Miscellaneous Items - July 9

Robert Samuelson Examines the Historical Reasons Behind the Current Policy Paralysis in the US

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/robert-samuelson-why-us-economic-policy-is-paralyzed/2012/07/08/gJQARBEwWW_story.html

The Economist Looks at the Libor Scandal

http://www.economist.com/node/21558260

Panoramic View From Mars (Source: NASA)

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mer/multimedia/pia15689.html

Even Some Scientists Have Difficulty Finding Jobs

http://www.wpost.com/national/health-science/us-pushes-for-more-scientists-but-the-jobs-arent-there/2012/07/07/gJQAZJpQUW_story.html

UW Computer Science Department Gets a Very Positive Profile in the NYTIMES

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/08/technology/u-of-washington-a-northwest-pipeline-to-silicon-valley.html

Evolution of India’s Politics

http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/the-bell-tolls-for-india-s-congress-party