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Indonesian Muslim women hold posters during a protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. The women are protesting the planned visit to Indonesia of U.S. President Barack Obama.  (Photo by Irwin Ferdiansyah / AP) Analysis: US economic stress lightening The nation‘s economic stress fell in September to a 16-month low, thanks to more hiring and declining bankruptcy filings in the Southeast, according to The Associated Press’ monthly analysis. TIME For US veterans, the war after the wars More than nine years of war in Afghanistan and seven in Iraq have so far cost America nearly 5,800 lives lost in combat, close to 40,000 wounded and more than $1 trillion. Reuters Blog: The traumas of war Huffington Post   Obama urges progress on Muslim ties President Barack Obama said he is making progress toward ending the misunderstanding and mistrust between Muslim countries and the United States, but the effort is incomplete. CBS News Volcano may cut Obama’s visit short CNN Obama visits a nation that knew him as ‘Barry’ New York Times Obama’s tour of Asia MSNBC Biden plans to roll out home energy efficiency program Vice President Joe Biden will unveil a new federal program to make it easier for Americans to make their homes more energy efficient, saying it will help people save money and create new jobs. McClatchy Newspapers State and federal marijuana laws collide People who use marijuana for medicinal purposes in states where it is legal are being penalized by the federal government because pot is still illegal under U.S. law. USA TODAY Pot legalization advocates are undeterred by the defeat of Proposition 19 Los Angeles Times   NATION BP oil spill panel: Risks taken, bad calls were made The U.S. panel investigating the BP oil spill found no evidence decisions were made to put profit ahead of safety on the drilling rig, its co-chairman said. MSNBC Gulf oil plumes still a threat? National Geographic American households pay off debt Americans have paid off nearly $1 trillion in debt over the past two years, although the pace of repayment has slowed, according to a regional Federal Reserve report. CNNMoney US household debt shrank 0.9 percent Bloomberg Christmas tree growers seek federal nod for common ad campaign Got Christmas tree? Just in time for the holidays, some domestic Christmas tree producers are hoping to emulate the nation’s dairy, beef and cotton farmers, who tax themselves to pay for common ads. McClatchy Newspapers POLITICS Too much money in politics? Ain’t seen nothing yet The next election will bring an explosion of political money, perhaps hundreds of millions more than ever before, without effective spending limits. MSNBC GOP toes hard line on tax-cut extension In another indication of political gridlock, House Republican leaders took a hard line on compromising with President Barack Obama on an extension of Bush-era tax cuts due to expire at the end of the year. Seattle Times EDUCATION Constant curricular change Faculty members routinely change their courses every semester, experimenting with both minor changes and major innovations, according to a national survey. Inside Higher Ed Schools reap benefits by going green Nowadays a green school could include geothermal heat exchangers and solar energy, strategies that used to be too expensive to consider. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Early cities made us stronger? As in cities today, the earliest towns helped expose their inhabitants to inordinate opportunities for infection and today their ancestors are stronger for it, a study says. National Geographic How Neanderthals differed from us LiveScience Large Hadron Collider: back with a bang The LHC has successfully created a “mini-Big Bang” by smashing together lead ions instead of protons. Telegraph.co.uk Natural energy scavengers redefine ‘people power’ Some scientists are dreaming about storing and using naturally generated electricity to provide perpetual power to run such things as cell phones and laptops. Star Tribune RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Atheist ministers struggle with working in the ministry Two active ministers say they no longer believe in God. These two men, who have built their careers and lives around faith, say they now feel trapped, living a lie. ABC News Okla. Islamic law ban could block Ten Commandments, too An Oklahoma Muslim filed a federal lawsuit to block a state constitutional amendment that would prohibit state courts from considering international law or Islamic law when deciding cases. USA TODAY ENVIRONMENT Caribbean coral reefs under siege from acidic oceans Ocean acidification, a potentially disastrous consequence of global warming, is threatening the early life cycle of coral reefs near Florida and throughout the Caribbean, according to a new study. USA TODAY Chemicals in fast-food wrappers show up in human blood Chemicals used to keep grease from leaking through fast-food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags are migrating into food, being ingested by people and showing up as contaminants in blood. Environment News Service   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (John W. Schoen): Investors raise pressure on mortgage lenders MSNBC Column (Ben Barber): US foreign aid can win hearts and minds McClatchy Newspapers Column (Samet Elizabeth): Sherlock Holmes, the superhero The New Republic Column (George F. Will): Why the House will be Obama’s iceberg Columbus Dispatch Blog (Gad Saad): Is the death penalty barbaric?  (Psychology Today) Homo Consumericus Column (Mary Sanchez): School zero tolerance policies have gone too far Baltimore Sun Editorial: Reality knocks Columbus Dispatch Editorial: Time to soak the rich? Boston Herald Editorial (Karen Burke): Co-operation is the road to ethical investment Guardian   Site edited by: Ayesha Sharma, Tanya Flowers, George Knowles, Alexa Even, Diana Shaw, John Harvell, Anne Lawver, Paul Wertheim, Daishi Sato, Elizabeth Quinn, Jeff Bromberg and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS Families fight to care for kids with long-term disabilities at home There’s been a quiet revolution in the way people with disabilities get long-term health care. Most people want that care at home and a new legal right has emerged to make that happen. NPR Cell phones help save the lives of mothers, infants and children Simple mobile technology, like basic cell phones, can be used to save the lives of mothers in childbirth, and improve the care of newborns and children, reaching underserved populations in remote areas. HappyNews.com Matching children with adults who live their dream Chris Balme puts together at-risk teens and business-world mentors who show them a brighter future. He has helped create more than 700 internship opportunities for middle school students. Christian Science Monitor WORLD Burma refugees flee to Thailand after violent clashes Fighting in Burma between ethnic rebels and government troops rumbled on for a third day as activists warned that the violence could escalate in the aftermath of contentious elections. Guardian Pro-military party ‘wins’ Burmese election BBC Drugs cross border by truck, free trade and chance Every day in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, 4,800 trucks cross the World Trade Bridge, the biggest commercial port on the southwest border. From there, via Interstate 35, it’s a straight shot to America’s heartland. NPR Haiti confirmed cholera for resident of Port-au-Prince The cholera epidemic has spread into Haiti’s capital, imperiling nearly 3 million people living in Port-au-Prince, nearly half of them in unsanitary tent camps for the homeless from the Jan. 12 earthquake. ABC News Limbs for Haiti quake survivor CNN BUSINESS In a tough economy, old stigmas fall away Americans, even those with jobs, are shopping for brands, buying at stores and eating at restaurants that they shunned before because they are trying to get more for their money. San Francisco Chronicle G-20 leaders meet amid strains as US splashes cash Tensions over currencies and trade gaps are simmering ahead of a summit of global leaders as America’s move to flood its sluggish economy with $600 billion of cash triggers alarm. Forbes HEALTH Dealing with the unseen scars of war War veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder say military commanders, policymakers and health care providers need to take more steps to help make their transition into civilian life seamless. CNN Fast-food restaurants target US kids Fast-food restaurants are stepping up efforts to market themselves and unhealthy food products to children and toddlers with television ads, websites and even their own menus, researchers said. Reuters Professor sheds weight on junk food CNN SPORTS Jason Garrett takes over after Wade Phillips fired from Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager announced that head coach Wade Phillips would be replaced by Jason Garrett. Phillips was fired after a 1-7 start for the Cowboys this season. Christian Science Monitor Giants’ fast start quiets Seahawks fans in a hurry The Giants thrashed the Seahawks, 41-7, Seattle’s worst loss at Qwest Field. New York coach Tom Coughlin emphasized that a fast start would quiet a stadium known for causing false starts. Boston Herald Giants postgame press conference NFL.com LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT ‘Conan’ gives audience the moon in cable debut Conan O‘Brien’s return to TV was the standard late night talk show format and set, but he could boast one innovation — an over-sized moon they can move across the sky with a remote control. CNN German exhibit shows mass appeal of Nazi ideology A new museum exhibit in Berlin focuses on the mass appeal of a failed artist who spent time in a homeless shelter and went on to become one of history’s biggest mass murderers. NPR   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Ocean’s most abundant food source, phytoplankton, disappearing In oceans around the world, there has been a surprisingly large and extensive decline in phytoplankton — the tiny algae that keep marine food webs afloat. Discovery News   Photo of the Day An Indian fisherman looks towards the Bay of Bengal, as he walks on boats on the shore at Mypadu Beach in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India.  (Photo by Mahesh Kumar A. / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Good humor is always a success. 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