Potpourri XIII

In the world of philanthrophy Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg stands out for his gifts to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University to date totaling 1.1 billion dollars. Among his various contributions to the campus is a malaria institute. His latest passion: genetically engineering mosquitoes to prevent the transmission of malaria. He has paid for a temperature controlled center to cultivate the bugs. With all he has on his plate he always asks about the mosquitoes - per NYTimes 1/27/13

You may have heard that Rio de Janeiro is planning for the World Cup in 2014 and the Summer Olympics in 2016 and their increased activity is putting a stress on its aging infrastructure. The latest menace is exploding manholes. The local Cariocas have a video game that involves the nimble avoidance of sidewalk explosions. The renewed activity has even attracted Donald J. Trump who talks of building five skyscrapers. Let's hope The Donald is nimble crossing the boulevards.

Flash! 1/28/13 - Iran announced they sent a monkey into space and returned him safely. Pretty soon they will have a satellite in space looking at us as we look at them. Hello!
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