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Newark Public Schools to Get a $100 Million Donation
A gift from Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Facebook, to the notoriously troubled Newark school system is part of a plan to start an educational foundation.
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In Dispute, China Blocks Rare Earth Exports to Japan
Escalating a dispute over Japan’s detention of a Chinese fishing trawler captain, the Chinese government placed a trade embargo on all exports to Japan of some crucial minerals.
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jasoncfry
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No Decisions Yet on the Mets’ Future
“And once again the #Mets hem and haw while pieces come off the board. NOTHING EVER CHANGES. http://nyti.ms/deZhnD”
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Middle of the pack. definitely premature.
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For Many Families, Health Care Relief Begins Today
A number of the central consumer protection provisions of the new health care law take effect now.
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pashleyatterson
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Tibetan’s Documentary to Open Friday in N.Y.
“NY Times article! #Tibetan’s #Documentary to Open Friday in N.Y. - http://nyti.ms/dDfbEX”
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It never lasts long in this state. If the pressure stays on I will see the implosion.
The ferment of popular democracy is well started. Android or a fork of it will bring down that system. I think there is no real profit there for me. I have never felt guilty about hacking the phone system. Security is what they sell.
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brickcityedu
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Newark Public Schools to Get a $100 Million Donation
“Newark Public Schools to Get a $100 Million Donation - http://nyti.ms/amiOQI”
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Too Many Hamburgers?
On a visit to China, getting a good look at how the Chinese view us Americans.
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hjluks
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Editorial in Medical Journal Challenges Study
“Editorial in Medical Journal Challenges Study - http://nyti.ms/czCOKm good editorial Cost IS an issue & ASA also effective at 10 cents/day”
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Where are the limits is the only real question.
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Buyers in New York Purchasing iPhones That Are Resold in China
Chinese demand for Apple’s gadgets has led to buyers in New York systematically purchasing iPhones that are resold in China.
Usually grey market goes the other way.
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U.S. Influence in Asia Revives Amid China’s Disputes
Washington is leaping into the middle of territorial and political disputes between Beijing and its neighbors in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
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abundantwater
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The Brothers Koch and AB 32
“The Brothers Koch and AB 32 - http://nyti.ms/aOsd6z”
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Monique Hodgkinson
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Amid Tension, China Blocks Crucial Exports to Japan
“Amid Tension, China Blocks Crucial Exports to Japan - http://nyti.ms/9yfwJ3”
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As the article points out the US can and has mined them domestically at the price of a concentrated radiological (Thorium). Central Europe probably has rich deposits but again the environmental price will be high. Perhaps as the economic squeeze comes on we can generate up a sacrificial area. The populace would be glad of the work until the cancers mature.
Thorium is an alternative to uranium in power reactors. It has not been subsidized by the bomb business. It is time to do the research and use it.
It would make Israel much less nervous if it were used in Iran. No bangs.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorium_fuel_cycle)
I see they will still need some 235 as an initiator. It looks like they are getting it.
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Facebook Promotes Its Credits as Path to Dollars
The currency, Credits, passed a milestone as the top developer of Facebook applications adopted it this month.
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A Good Massage Brings Biological Changes, Too
Researchers found that a single session of massage caused biological changes, like increases in oxytocin, a hormone associated with contentment.
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Swiss Banking Secrecy Shifts to East
For centuries, Switzerland has been the sanctuary of choice for wealthy people seeking to hide their fortunes and evade taxes. Now the rich are flocking to Singapore and Hong Kong.
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G.O.P. Cites Tax Cuts and Health Care as Main Focus With 'A Pledge for America'
House Republicans on Thursday are issuing a legislative blueprint called “A Pledge to America” that they hope will catapult them to a majority in the November elections.
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David Gallagher
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Facebook Promotes Its Credits as Path to Dollars
“NYT Tech: @mhelft on Facebook Credits -- the next global currency? http://nyti.ms/alkR0a”
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Doctor’s Orders: Eat Well to Be Well
A doctor believes that in health circles, the kitchen should become as crucial as the clinic.
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