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New! RSS readers reviewed, including River2.  2/1/10; 6:57:13 PM.
   Dave Winer; 2/1/10; 6:57:11 PM. 

Magnum's Photo Archives Make Move to University of Texas. http://r2.ly/v43a

   NYT > Home Page; 2/1/10; 6:57:11 PM. 

News Photos, on the Move, Make News. The entire collection of pictures amassed over more than half a century by the Magnum photo cooperative will now be accessible to scholars and the public.

In China Underworld, Hacking for Fun and Profit. A young hacker let a reporter into his world of trolling for information that may one day be worth money.

   Salon: News & Politics; 2/1/10; 6:57:07 PM. 

White House blames Bush for budget woes. The Obama administration tries to remind voters who dug most of the financial hole the country finds itself in


   Reuters: World News; 2/1/10; 6:57:05 PM. 

Bill Clinton to coordinate Haiti relief efforts. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, currently the U.N. special envoy to Haiti, will be named international coordinator for relief efforts in the earthquake-devastated country, U.N. officials said on Monday.

Pope confirms Britain visit, attacks equality bill. ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict confirmed Monday he would make the first papal visit to Britain since 1982 while criticizing legislation that could force churches to hire homosexuals or transsexuals as a violation of "natural law."

   OPML Editor code updates; 2/1/10; 6:57:04 PM. 

river2Suite.newItem. Come up with a hack so that WordPress "gravatars" -- which are transmitted via media:content, are not seen as pictures, while Flickr pictures, which use the same element are picked up. The trick is that Flickr includes a "type" attribute with a value of "

   NYT > Technology; 2/1/10; 5:57:13 PM. 

Google Planning Store for Business Apps. Google plans to enlist Google Apps partners in stocking a new online store in an effort to bolster its enterprise software business.

   NYT > Home Page; 2/1/10; 5:57:11 PM. 

Paulson's Final Days at Treasury: Still More Bailouts. In his new memoir, former Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. makes clear that his final days in the Bush administration didn't lack for drama, even after the worst of the financial crisis had subsided.

Study Finds Growth Spurt Among East Coast Trees. Forests in the eastern U.S. appear to be growing faster in response to rising levels of carbon dioxide.

Teenagers Speak Up on Salinger. Teenage readers share their thoughts about Holden Caulfield.

News Analysis: Huge Deficits May Alter U.S. Politics and Global Power. Projections suggest there is virtually no room over the next decade for new domestic initiatives for President Obama or his successors.

For Fannie and Freddie, the Future Looks Cloudy. The Great Bailout is mostly over for the banks. For Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the lifeline keeps getting longer.

   NYT > Technology; 2/1/10; 4:56:39 PM. 

One on One: T.J. Creamer, Astronaut (Currently in Space). In an exclusive e-mail interview, the astronaut T.J. Creamer talks about tweeting from space, diet and depth perception experiments on the space station, and a treadmill named Stephen Colbert.

A Little Chip Designed by Apple Itself. With the A4 chip, Apple has challenged the norms of the mobile device industry, where chip design is usually left to microprocessor companies.

France Telecom's to Split Top Management Posts. France Telecom said its chairman and chief executive, Didier Lombard, had proposed to hand his role as chief executive over to Stephane Richard.

   Dave Winer; 2/1/10; 4:56:37 PM. 

@JonathanDeamer -- No, I agree with @chr1sa, you must be thinking of someone else.. 

Jeff Jarvis: The Disrupted of Davos. http://r2.ly/v2dg

How You Know You're Dead. http://r2.ly/tpdm

I don't trust platforms that shut out the creativity of the people who use them or pundits that advocate them. http://r2.ly/tpjb

Rebooting the News #39. http://r2.ly/8v4b

Now atsa shortened URL! http://to./gdc

   NYT > Home Page; 2/1/10; 4:56:34 PM. 

What Does It Mean to Be an 'Independent' Contractor?. A new proposal tucked in the president's 2011 budget to curb the misclassification of workers.

Video: Ten Minutes With the Budget Printer. Robert Tapella, the public printer of the United States, is also this week's guest on "Ten Minutes," the video series on The Caucus.

Gates Shakes Up Leadership and Funding for F-35. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he was replacing the general in charge of the Pentagon's largest weapons program and withholding millions from the contractor.

Extra Money for Science in Obama's Budget. The president's proposed spending plan would increase money for the Health and Human Services Department and the National Institutes of Health.

New Budget Assumes Passage of Health Care Bill. The $3.8 trillion budget released on Monday reflects multiple layers of optimism.

A Little Chip Designed by Apple Itself. With the A4 chip, Apple has challenged the norms of the mobile device industry, where chip design is usually left to microprocessor companies.

Countries Submit Emission Goals. A total of 55 developed and developing countries restated earlier pledges to curb emissions by 2020.

With Bill Stalled, What if Talks Reopen?. Why aren't Democrats talking about writing a new bill?

Saving Tiny Toads Without a Home. Conservationists who have worked for years to sustain the Kihansi spray toad are unsure it can survive if it is returned to the wild.

Russia's Evolution, Seen Through Golden Arches. When McDonald's entered the Soviet Union 20 years ago, it had to supply its own ingredients. Now the last one 0 burger buns 0 has been turned over to the private sector.

10 Americans Arrested in Haiti Await Charges. The members of a Baptist group were arrested for trying to take 33 children across the border.

As Marines Move In, Taliban Fight a Shadowy War. A joint U.S.-Afghan operation in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, shows how insurgents combine ancient signaling methods with modern weaponry.

   Reuters: World News; 2/1/10; 4:56:16 PM. 

Bill Clinton to coordinate Haiti relief efforts. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, currently the U.N. special envoy to Haiti, will be named international coordinator for relief efforts in the earthquake-devastated country, U.N. officials said on Monday.

Pope confirms Britain visit, attacks equality bill. ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict confirmed Monday he would make the first papal visit to Britain since 1982 while criticizing legislation that could force churches to hire homosexuals or transsexuals as a violation of "natural law."

Somali pirates release cargo ship, ransom paid. MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali pirates released the cargo ship MV Filitsa on Monday after a ransom was delivered and the crew are safe, a regional maritime official and pirate sources said.

Abbas offers talks with Israel if building halted. BERLIN (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday peace talks with Israel could be restarted if the Israeli government was prepared to put a stop to settlement building for "a certain period."

   Dave Winer; 2/1/10; 11:04:07 AM. 

MP3 of today's Rebooting the News podcast. http://r2.ly/tq5d

NYC Tip: Actually Using the Bus. http://r2.ly/tq73

   NYT > Home Page; 2/1/10; 11:04:07 AM. 

Scores Killed in Attack on Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq. At least 41 people were killed on the outskirts of Baghdad, officials said, as a suicide bomber struck at a procession.

Trial to Open in Concorde Disaster. Nearly 10 years after a Concorde jet crashed on take-off from Paris, Continental Airlines and five individuals are due to stand trial Tuesday in a French criminal court.

Bruno Is Gone, but His Ride Remains. Democrats said a year ago that they planned to sell a vehicle used by the former Senate majority leader, but they have yet to do so.

Manufacturing Expanded Last Month. The January data renewed hope that rising activity at the nation's factories may help lead the economy out of its downturn.

Administration Outlines Proposed Changes to 'No Child' Law. Some of the proposed changes to the No Child Left Behind education law were outlined Monday morning in documents relating to the president's 2011 budget.

Father of Terrorism Defendant Is Charged Again. The father of Najibullah Zazi, the Denver shuttle bus driver arrested in September on terrorism charges after a visit to New York, was charged with obstruction of justice in an indictment unsealed Monday.

Grammys Attract Biggest Audience in Years. The ratings dwarf other recent awards shows.

Obama Calls for End to NASA's Moon Program. The budget would cancel the program to replace the space shuttles in favor of developing new technology.

   Reuters: World News; 2/1/10; 11:04:03 AM. 

Ukraine's Yanukovich shuns TV face-off with rival. KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's Viktor Yanukovich, the frontrunner in a runoff vote for president on February 7, declined on Monday to take part in a television debate with his rival Yulia Tymoshenko, calling her election pledges "dirt and evil."

Fico favorite as Slovakia sets June 12 poll. BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's chances of winning a June 12 general election rose on Monday when his main rival, center-right ex-premier Mikulas Dzurinda, pulled out over accusations of money laundering.

CORRECTED: Pope confirms Britain visit, attacks equality bill. ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict confirmed on Monday he will visit Britain, the first papal visit since 1982, and criticized legislation that could force Churches to hire homosexuals or transsexuals as a violation of "natural law."

   NYT > Technology; 2/1/10; 10:02:43 AM. 

An Electric Boost for Bicyclists. The booming Chinese electric-bike industry is spurring impressive sales in India, Europe and the U.S.

News Analysis: Is the Day of Tiny Ads Finally Here?. Maybe Apple's iPad will tip the balance toward the perenially next big thing on the small screen.

Bravo Works With Foursquare to Engage TV Fans on Phones. Foursquare's chief executive sees the partnership as a way to enhance his service with additional tips about restaurants and other locations.

IPad Can't Play Flash Video, but It May Not Matter. Many video sites have been experimenting with a new format, HTML5, that may reduce an attitude that devices failing to support Adobe's Flash technology are wanting.

Advertising: Pepsi Invites the Public to Do Good. Abstaining from the Super Bowl commercial scrim this year, Pepsi is instead inviting the public to vote on worthy causes to which it will donate money.

The Media Equation: To Deliver, iPad Needs Media Deals. The iPad is a device for consuming media, not creating it. So are the media providers ready to do business?

Britain Warned Businesses of Threat of Chinese Spying. The MI5 spy agency informed hundreds of British companies in 2008 of a wide-ranging effort by China to hack into computers and blackmail foreigners.

Why the iPad Web Demo Was Full of Holes. While Apple may not come out and say it has no interest in supporting Adobe's Flash, its actions speak louder than words.

Obama to Field Questions Posted by YouTube Users. A White House official called the live Webcast "a way to give people access to the president that feels more participatory."

Europe Looms as Major Battleground for Google. On issues ranging from privacy to copyrights, clashes with European lawmakers, regulators and consumer advocates are escalating.

   Dave Winer; 2/1/10; 10:02:39 AM. 

@hardaway -- he doesn't have to win over the Repubs. He has to convince independents that the Repubs are lying.. 

Remember, all Obama needs is 1 or 2 Republicans in the Senate to defect.. 

Forenski: iPad Is an iDRM Storefront For Apple Ambitions To Dominate All Digital Media Sales. http://r2.ly/tmu2

@hXcpat -- you are what I would call an "Apple fan boi par excellence." You not only believe everything Uncle Steve says, you repeat it! :-). 

@lleger -- steve went straight for the adobe bashing. live by the sword... 

Accused grandmother-pirate sees Web service suspended. http://r2.ly/tnsd

8.9-inch ExoPC Slate has iPad looks, netbook internals, Windows 7 soul. http://r2.ly/tp7x

@BryanSchuetz -- why?. 

The NYC tech scene is exploding. http://r2.ly/tnxc

Rebooting the News live podcast coming up at 9AM Pacific. http://r2.ly/8sz3

@BryanSchuetz -- Really. I think you're wrong about that. MS was doing touch interfaces long before Apple. Might want to check it out.. 

Good point from Dr. Weinberger. The Republicans did a better job of questioning the President than the press did. http://r2.ly/tnyi

Case study in extending RSS. (Scripting News). http://r2.ly/tnzw

Social Media Camp today in San Francisco. http://r2.ly/8tds

   NYT > Home Page; 2/1/10; 10:02:36 AM. 

Biggest Haul at Grammys Goes to Beyonc0. Beyonc0 won six prizes, including song of the year for her inescapable hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."

New York City's Fire Department Braces for Budget Cuts. Officials are analyzing statistics, block by block, to determine how to most safely take engines and ladder trucks out of service.

A Hidden Danger of 'an Aspirin a Day'. Dr. Neena Abraham discusses the hazards of taking a baby aspirin a day.

Lazio Criticizes Cuomo for Dithering on Election Plans. Rick Lazio, the leading Republican candidate for governor, criticizes Attorney General Cuomo for waffling on whether he is running for governor.

Exxon's Profit Fell 23% in 4th Quarter. The decline reflected lower oil prices and weaker demand for fuels amid a slowing economy.

Toyota Says It Will Start Fixing Recalled Cars This Week. The company said engineers have developed and "rigorously tested" a remedy that involves reinforcing the pedal to eliminate excess friction.

Obama Calls for End to NASA's Moon Program. The budget would cancel the program to replace the space shuttles in favor of developing new technology.

In $3.8 Trillion Budget, Obama Pivots to Trim Future Deficits. President Obama's proposed budget would bring this year's deficit to nearly $1.6 trillion before seeking to lower annual deficits over the next decade.

10 Americans Arrested in Haiti Await Charges. The members of a Baptist group were arrested for trying to take 33 children across the border without proper documentation.

   Salon: News & Politics; 2/1/10; 10:02:20 AM. 

Iraqi police: Female suicide bomber kills 46. Terrorism targets Shiites following period of relative quiet


Obama unveils $3.83 trillion budget. Proposal would jack up the deficit while going after unemployment


   Reuters: World News; 2/1/10; 10:02:16 AM. 

Israeli general reprimanded over Gaza war shelling. JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The senior Israeli field officer in the Gaza war has been reprimanded over artillery shelling in a heavily populated area that hit a United Nations compound during the fighting, the military said on Monday.

EU's Ashton says Iran "worrying," U.N. next route. LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union's new foreign affairs chief said on Sunday she was disappointed with Iran's failure to engage in talks over its nuclear program and the next step should be to refer it to the U.N. Security Council.

Abbas offers talks with Israel if building halted. BERLIN (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday peace talks with Israel could be restarted if the Israeli government was prepared to put a stop to settlement building for "a certain period."

Somali rebels unite, profess loyalty to al Qaeda. MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's hardline al Shabaab insurgents have agreed to join forces with a smaller southern militia and both groups professed their loyalty to al Qaeda.

China fumes at latest U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. BEIJING/TOKYO (Reuters) - Chinese state media blasted the United States on Monday for a planned $6.4 billion arms package for Taiwan, while a U.S. official said Washington was committed to helping the island defend itself.

NATO pressing for more training for Afghan forces. BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO has almost met its target for extra combat troops in Afghanistan but will press allies this week to meet a shortfall of up to 2,400 people to train Afghan security forces, its secretary-general said on Monday.

Yemen rebels deny mounting sniper attacks in Saudi. SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni Shi'ite rebels denied on Monday their snipers were operating inside Saudi Arabia and said Saudi war planes were striking targets across the border.

Iran top judge rejects "political" hanging pressure. TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's top judge said on Monday he would not succumb to political pressure from hardliners to carry out more executions against anti-government protesters, saying any such decision would be based on the law.

U.N.'s Ban says Cyprus leaders must do more for deal. NICOSIA (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said on Monday leaders of divided Cyprus must make more effort if a peace deal is to be successfully concluded and that both had pledged to work on a deal as soon as possible.

Suicide bomber kills 41 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq. BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew herself up on Monday among Shi'ite pilgrims on the outskirts of Iraq's capital, killing at least 41 people in the latest attack in a violent run-up to next month's election.

   Dave Winer; 1/31/10; 4:49:44 PM. 

Chuck nails the real reason Apple is blocking Flash. You can build apps in Flash that aren't delivered through the store. http://r2.ly/tmqr

@JNathan -- hmm, you think they might have known there was a store coming?. 

If you haven't watched Obama with the Republicans, you owe it to yourself to check it out. He's great. http://r2.ly/tmt2

@JNathan -- OMG -- you obviously weren't in the audience when he rolled out the NeXT computer. I was.. 

   NYT > Home Page; 1/31/10; 4:49:42 PM. 

Foursquare Teams With Bravo TV. Bravo TV will be offering rewards and other incentives tied to its shows to players of the mobile social gaming start-up, Foursquare.