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Snow removal crews work to clear runways at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. A powerful East Coast blizzard menaced would-be travelers by air, rail and highway, leaving thousands without a way to get home after the holidays.  (Photo by Matt Rourke / AP) Children like to show they can make a difference The good news is that children “are sort of hard-wired” to want to help others, says Michael Ungar, author of “The We Generation: Raising Socially Responsible Kids.” Christian Science Monitor Parenting style plays role in teen drinking Researchers have found that teenagers who grow up with parents who are either too strict or too indulgent tend to binge drink more than their peers. NPR   Snowstorm paralyzes travel along East Coast Travelers are dealing with the aftermath of a massive snowstorm that slammed into the northeast region, causing a travel nightmare. ABC News Live: driving through New York City CNN Snowstorms hit US BBC A history of blizzards — winter’s perfect storm TIME Light rail transforming cities, guiding planning and development It‘s hard to find a city in America that isn’t planning, proposing, studying or actually building a light rail system. Many see light rail as a way to reshape their development. NPR Postmodernism’s crafted typography in new media In today’s digital world, most words we read reach us via computer or smartphone. Typographers have meticulously sculpted each individual letter, whether on the page or the computer screen. Smithsonian Magazine   NATION Homeland Security defends security The use of full-body scanners and invasive pat-downs at airports around the country will not change for the “foreseeable future,” said Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Detroit News Experts see economy turning corner In 2010 the economy actually grew, but so slowly many didn’t feel the improvement. So, what does 2011 hold? NPR Signs of better days? Whatcom County economy showed signs of picking up in 2010 News Tribune POLITICS Republican Miller won’t file to block Murkowski Senate certification Republican Joe Miller said he won‘t stand in the way of Lisa Murkowski being certified the winner of Alaska’s US Senate race, but he vowed to continue his legal fight over the state’s handling of the vote count. MSNBC In tough economic times, Haley Barbour still flies high The Mississippi state plane, a zippy Cessna Citation, is a favorite of corporate executives and the wealthy, and its principal passenger, Gov. Haley Barbour, might easily be mistaken for one of them. Politico EDUCATION Elementary school makes the most of its Pinelands setting It was a snake‘s turn to be the charmer one recent afternoon at Medford’s Taunton Forge Elementary School, and Gaia, a buff-and-black beauty, did not disappoint. Philadelphia Inquirer Extra students equal extra pay Primary school teachers in San Bernardino City, Calif., dealing with class sizes that swell to more than 25 students will now be compensated for the added workload. EducationNews.org HEALTH Best fitness routines fit your personality, studies show Many of us — especially after washing down the last of the holiday cookies with yet another cup of eggnog — resolve to revamp our exercise routines in the New Year. LiveScience Shortening a pregnancy could pose health risks for newborns Shortening a pregnancy could affect a baby’s lung development, vision, weight and some fine-tuning of the brain, experts say. San Francisco Chronicle ENVIRONMENT Rare earth metals mine may be key to US control over hi-tech future It‘s just a deep pit in the Mojave desert. But it could hold the key for America to challenge China’s technological domination of the 21st century. Guardian Will generating ocean energy affect migration of sea creatures? Scientists believe that marine creatures use the earth’s magnetic fields to navigate as they migrate. That raises a big question: Could electromagnetic fields that go with power generation affect the sea creatures? McClatchy Newspapers Europe’s top chefs push for sustainable seafood TIME LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Popular culture goes back to the ’30s A renaissance in popular culture from the austerity period that began in the 1930s is seeing theaters, cinemas and the small screen packed with the grit, grimness and escapist Technicolor of the wartime years. The Independent 5 ways to keep peace at family gatherings From the cheerful messages and images on the photo cards that arrive in our mailboxes, one would think that the holidays are a time devoted exclusively to peace and joyful celebration. CNN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Our view on airport screening USA TODAY Column (Walt Gardner): Public schools and money Christian Science Monitor Blog (Susan R. Barry): Help for math anxiety?  (Psychology Today) Eyes on the Brain Editorial: When will kids matter most? Denver Post Column (Nolan Finley): Readers lend helping hands Detroit News Editorial: Follow the money Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Marian Salzman): 11 trends for 2011 CNN Editorial: Christmas future Houston Chronicle   Site edited by: Lynne Adams, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Charles Weiss, Kathie Raikes, George Knowles, Elizabeth Quinn, William Ellis, Tanya Flowers, Robert Hang, Brigitte Leschhorn, Diana Shaw, Michael Makofka, Kristen Toland, Shahinaz Ayoub, John Harvell and Cat Van Le.   GOOD NEWS British wildlife benefits from return to ‘traditional’ seasonal weather Conservationists express relief as insects, birds and other wildlife flourish because of a cold winter and decent summer. Guardian Agency has clients helping others He’s a 25-year-old college graduate, blind since birth and wickedly funny. Nate Fernandes also is a customer-service solution for the sprawling Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission. Columbus Dispatch Dogs help fire officials determine whether arson caused a fire Unlike other dogs, Mae the yellow Lab can help fire investigators search charred debris for flammable liquids, helping to determine whether arson might be the cause of a blaze. Baltimore Sun WORLD Russian court finds Khodorkovsky guilty A judge in Moscow has found former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business partner guilty of corruption charges, state-run RIA-Novosti and Interfax news agencies said. CNN Profile: Mikhail Khodorkovsky BBC 6 months after Pakistan floods, 7 million remain without shelter As winter blows into the mountains, an estimated seven million people remain without proper shelter. Pakistani villagers scrabble to build homes that will keep them warm among the snow drifts. Globeandmail.com Israeli foreign minister says peace deal with Palestinians ‘impossible’ Avigdor Lieberman told Israeli diplomats that Israel should seek a long-term, interim agreement on security and economic matters. Palestinians have consistently rejected that approach. CBS News World may recognize Palestine soon Yahoo! News BUSINESS Euro pain turns to 23 percent gain for Europeans through S&P rally For all the losses facing Europeans this year, investors from the region who bought U.S. stocks as the euro weakened are getting the best returns in a decade. Bloomberg After-Christmas bargains bring shoppers With Christmas having come and gone, the time has come for those who received to hit the stores, wielding their gift cards and returning those unwanted items. ABC News Shoppers out in force for after-Christmas bargains; East Coast snow crimps some plans Baltimore Sun Holiday shopping heats up MSNBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ready for contact As far as we know, we are alone in the universe. Humans have searched for extraterrestrial life for more than a century. What will we do when we find it? Smithsonian Magazine Old raindrops reveal a wave of mountain-building, say Stanford scientists An analysis of ancient raindrops by Stanford University scientists reveals that the Sierra Nevada was part of a vast chain of mountain building that started in British Columbia, then rolled south to Arizona. San Jose Mercury News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Spirits soar for Kwanzaa New Yorkers rang in the first day of Kwanzaa with festive food, African dancing and the traditional lighting of candles to symbolize unity. NY Daily News Pope condemns Christmas church attacks as ‘absurd acts of violence’ Pope Benedict condemned Christmas Day attacks on churches in Nigeria and the Philippines as absurd violence before playing host to hundreds of Rome’s poor for a meal inside the Vatican. ABC News SPORTS Mark Sanchez may rest vs. Bills For the New York Jets it’s never routine, not even when they reach a milestone. They lost to the Chicago Bears, 38-34, at Soldier Field, but backed into the playoffs later when Jacksonville lost to Washington. ESPN Vikings-Eagles moved due to blizzard The NFL moved the Vikings at Eagles game because of an expected blizzard that could dump up to 20 inches snow on Philadelphia. Sports Illustrated Vikings stranded in Philadelphia Star Tribune   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Defining America’s new face of poverty As a result of the economic slowdown that has left more than 14 million people unemployed or underemployed, food banks and food pantries are facing one of their greatest periods of demand. ABC News   Photo of the Day A man rides a sleigh in the Kolomenskoe Park on the bank of the Moskva River on the outskirts of Moscow.  (Photo by Mikhail Metzel / 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 I’ve seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives. 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