Scientists create first quantum router, but don't throw your 802.11ac out yet

A common vision of the future has us with our feet up, while robots do all the work. Another one sees the end of silicon, with quantum computers doing all the heavy lifting. That second prophecy inches just a smidgen closer with the news of the world's first quantum router. Developed at Tsinghau University in China, the router makes a quantum photon from two separate photons in different polarized states. At this point, things start to get a little, well, mind-bending, as they are wont to do in the quantum world. The net result, however, is one qubit of data being "routed" at a time. While this won't be powering any serious networks anytime soon, the all important proof of concept is there, and we imagine, in a parallel universe simultaneously.

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Verizon-branded Galaxy S III wireless charging kit starts showing up at retail stores

Back when we met the Galaxy S III for the very first time, Samsung promised a wireless charging solution would be coming soon to its sleek and potent slab. Unfortunately, Sammy's power-boosting companion's been hit by hapless delays that have prevented it from seeing the light of day. Now, thanks to a few recent shots from Phone Arena, it looks like at least some S3 owners could see a bundle in the near future, albeit not the official one from the Korean outfit. According to the site's kind tipster, Verizon's allegedly pricing the charging station at $50, while the rear case is expected to be around $40 -- making it about $90 for the entire kit. Naturally, this could change at any given moment, but hey, at least we know it's out there.

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If you want to travel the world but avoid treading on Mother Nature?s toes while you?re at it, then you?ll need to be an ecotourist.

What exactly does that entail? Well, in short ecotourists aim to conserve the environment and preserve the well-being of local people in the places where they travel.

Ecotourism does take a little more planning, but you don?t have to sacrifice luxury, pay a premium or become a backpacker to be an eco-tourist.

According to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), ecotourism starts with making informed choices. ?Eco? is a fashionable term these days, so it?s important to delve beyond marketing and establish the eco-credentials of the businesses operating in the places you want to visit.

A number of guidebooks can offer suggestions about a destination?s environmental, social and political issues. Also check into the social and environmental practices of any potential tour operators and hotels and make them aware of your eco-minded intentions.

One thing to ask about is what percentage of the hotel?s employees are locals, and whether the hotel supports projects that benefit the local community.

Finally, see if a business has been awarded an eco-label rating or won an eco-award. Certification from bodies like TIES is one of the strongest indicators of a business? care for its environment and community.

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Senate panel lets some federal tax breaks expire, calling it prelude ...

The Senate Finance Committee congratulated itself Thursday for passing a ?tax extenders? package, which grants new life to tax breaks that expire annually unless they are renewed.

Among the list of extended tax breaks that matter to Texans: the production tax credit for wind-energy production and the deduction for state and local sales taxes.

Typically, senators would congratulate themselves for overcoming political obstacles to extend all of the breaks. On this occasion, they celebrated the bill because it lets some of the tax breaks die.

The list of expiring tax goodies includes incentives for investing in the District of Columbia, fast-track expensing of costs associated with brownfield redevelopment, and a tax credit for ethanol production. Not exactly a list of sacred cows, but in past years senators might have extended them without much debate.

?I think we have just eliminated about 20 provisions in the tax code, so it?s a good start,? said Sen. Max Baucus, a Montana Democrat who chairs the finance committee. ?We have a long way to go. But I am proud of what we have done as a committee.?

The bill passed the Finance Committee 19 to 5, with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, among the no votes. Cornyn said he would have preferred to ?start from scratch? and require the beneficiaries of tax breaks to prove ?they are still justified.?

Cornyn later issued a statement that said he voted against the bill because it falls short of ?fundamental tax reform.?

Of course, fundamental tax reform would involve gutting many of the more than $1 trillion in tax breaks that are considered untouchable ? unless they can be offset by lower marginal tax rates. Tax reform is considered a huge lift, and something for the next president and the next Congress to tackle in 2013.

Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, voted for the bill, but didn?t oversell what it accomplishes.

?On a very limited basis, it is a dry run for the fundamental tax reform that will come and must come in the near future,? he said.

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Fred Astaire Princeton invites you and your friends to our Ice Cream Social on Friday August 10^th?from 7-9pm! Gelavino Gelato will be providing us with their delicious homemade gelato during a portion of the event. We will also entertain our crowd with special spotlight performances by students and instructors, plus general dancing for all. Guests are $29 each, which includes gelato tasting, dancing, performances, refreshments, and open mini bar. Bringing a guest is the perfect way to thank your teacher and earn yourself some free lessons! Wear summer pastels on behalf of the yummy occasion, and come beat the heat!

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