links for 2007-05-04

• Disneyland in China? » Japan Probe
  With its slogan “Disneyland is too far,” Beijing’s Shijingshan Amusement Park features a replica of Cinderella’s Castle, with staff dressed like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and other Disney characters. None of this is authorized by Disney - bu
  (tags: china copyright usa)
• ThreatsWatch.Org: RapidRecon: Hamas Threat Fatigue Peaks
  American and European leaders should advise Hamas to have at it, in language as equally plain and undiplomatic as their own chosen discourse. They should also be advised in no uncertain terms that they will then live with the unrestrained consequences of
  (tags: israel waronterror usa)
• China detains head of gluten export company - International Herald Tribune
  Concerns about the quality and safety of China's agriculture exports have already led to a ban on all wheat gluten entering the United States from China and a warning for importers to sample or test all food and feed additives coming from this country.
  (tags: chinaeconomy china food usa)
• Simon World :: Macau riots
  Macau's economy has grown rich. Macau's workers have not. The money has gone elsewhere, mostly into the pockets of casino operators, although others undoubtedly also benefited.
  (tags: macau protests)
• Channelnewsasia.com: Queen Elizabeth in US for 400th anniversary of English pioneers
  Britain's Queen Elizabeth II began a rare state visit to the United States on Thursday, celebrating the 400th anniversary of an English settlement that sowed the seeds of the world's most powerful nation.
  (tags: uk usa history)
• TCS Daily - The Real Solution to Poverty
  Rector would not deny that there is real poverty in the United States. The point is, however, that the standard definition of poverty includes many families who are far from destitute.
  (tags: economics)
• (Hillsboro Or) Teacher In Stolen Coat Scheme - May 2, 2007
  Meet Elizabeth Logan. The Oregon teacher is facing felony charges for allegedly trying to sell on eBay the stolen winter jacket of an elementary school student.
  (tags: oregon education)