The FCC now has oversight of the Internet. But there is one thing it can never change.
What Happens When Undersea Internet Cables Snap?
The internet is made up of hundreds of cables crossing the floors and the canyons of the earth’s oceans. So what happens when the cables snap? James Glanz, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains what could go wrong with subsea internet cables and how these cables get fixed. Source link
France admits West African colonial ‘massacre’, Senegal President Faye says
France has for the first time acknowledged that its soldiers carried out a "massacre" in Senegal in which dozens – perhaps hundreds – of West African troops were killed almost exactly 80 years ago, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has said.Those who died were part of the Tirailleurs Senegalais unit, recruited at the start of World War Two to help defend France, the colonial power.On returning to Senegal in 1944 many protested about their pay, historians say, which led to a brutal response.The killings have been a point of contention between Senegal and France and their reported acknowledgement by Paris…
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
Male suicide: A worrying trend
UK Only Article: UK article only Issue: Planet of the phones Fly Title: Male suicide Official suicide statistics released on February 19th contain disturbing news: suicide rates rose by 4{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540} between 2012 and 2013, and the rise was due mainly to one group: men over 30. Rates were broadly flat among women, and …
Gold Holds Up at $1200, SPX 500 Remains in Consolidation Mode
Gold prices are attempting to edge higher having held support near the $1200/oz figure while the SPX 500 remains locked in consolidation after rising to a record high.
EUR/USD Breaks Month-Long Range as Crowd Flips to Net-Long
The Euro is rallying this morning thanks to higher German bund yields, reflecting higher CPI numbers out of Germany.
When do we decide that Europe must restructure much of its debt?
By Michael Pettis It is hard to watch the Greek drama unfold without a sense of foreboding. If it is possible for the Greek economy partially to revive in spite of its tremendous debt burden, with a lot of hard work and even more good luck we can posit scenarios …
Gold Retains Gains, Energy Market Not So Lucky
Gold remained in ;the ;positive territory at ;the ;end of ;Thursday’s trading session after rising earlier today. It was a ;bit surprising as ;the ;US dollar was …
Cameron vows justice after media unmask ‘Jihadi John’
London (AFP) – Prime Minister David Cameron vowed to defeat jihadists and defended Britain’s secret services on Friday after media reports named Islamic State executioner “Jihadi John” as London graduate Mohammed Emwazi.”We will do everything we can with the police, the security services, with all that we have at our …
Europe shares edge lower; IAG soars 4{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540} – CNBC
BDliveEurope shares edge lower; IAG soars 4{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540}CNBCEuropean equities were lower in morning trade on Friday, but looked to close out the trading month with gains of over 6 percent amid corporate earnings releases and fresh economic data. Upbeat earnings. Symbol. Name. Price. Change. {04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540}Change. Volume …European shares at fresh 7-year high …
Social Security Works!: the Book.
Publisher’s (New Press) webpage: Social Security Works! More below the fold. Non-disclaimer: I bought my copy. Nobody gave me one for review or to plug. Disclaimer: I am a casual friend of auther Eric Kingson and a somewhat better friend of Nancy Altman. Disclaimer: It would not bother …
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ISIS jihadists armed with sledgehammers destroy ancient artefacts in Iraq
Islamic State militants armed with sledgehammers and jackhammers have destroyed priceless ancient artefacts in Iraq’s city of Mosul, a video released by the jihadists Thursday shows. The destruction sparked widespread consternation and alarm, with some archaeologists and heritage experts comparing it to the 2001 demolition of the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan …
Stolen Picasso Shipped as Christmas Present Seized in Newark
The cubist painting La Coiffeuse by Pablo Picasso was considered missing for over a decade. Photo: AP/US Department of Justice A stolen Picasso painting which was considered lost for years has resurfaced in the United States, where it had been shipped under false pretenses as a $37 Christmas present…
Artist’s muse: A secret life
Egon Schiele’s portraits of his muse and love Wally Neuzil are among the artist’s most famous works – but who was she really? Kimberly Bradley investigates.
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day With These Stunning Photographs
Happy International Polar Bear Day! This February 27 marks the 10th annual observance of the holiday. Popularized by conservation group Polar Bears International, the day is an opportunity to raise awareness for these iconic animals and the threats they face. Arctic warming, made worse by greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, …
Full-time Development Assistant at a thriving performing Arts Center in Pasadena, CA
Boston Court Performing Arts Center seeks a full-time Development Assistant to assist with planning, administering, and implementation of all fundraising activities, other special projects and events. Candidate should have at least 2 years experience for a performing arts organization. Ideal candidate will have a minimum BA/BS university degree, customer …
‘House of Cards’ Season 3 Episode 2 Recap: Balancing the Eggs
Claire heads before Congress and Frank tries to change the laws of physics.
Stolen Picasso Work Is Seized in Newark
“La Coiffeuse,” or “The Hairdresser,” had been missing from Paris for more than a decade. It resurfaced in December in a FedEx shipment from Belgium.
The Getty’s Associate Director for Collections Is Retiring
Thomas Kren, the J. Paul Getty Museum’s associate director for collections, is retiring after 35 years with the museum, the Getty announced today. He joined the Getty in 1980, first as an associate curator of paintings, then senior curator of … Read More