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A girl is held by her mother while women wait in line to receive medical attention in Port-au-Prince. Women, girls and children as young as 2 years old are falling victim to rapists in sprawling and unmanageable tent cities.  (Photo by Ramon Espinosa / AP) Coughs and sneezes go the distance Little is known about the distances a cough or sneeze can travel, but researchers in Singapore are attempting to find out how airborne transmission of flu viruses takes place using high speed cameras. RedOrbit Special section: Cold and flu health center WebMD Jerry Brown‘s budget for Calif. is ‘honest’ and ‘very painful’ Gov. Jerry Brown proposes a balanced California budget that has something “for everyone to hate.” A plan to shift some programs to local governments will be a tough sell. Christian Science Monitor Calif.’s redevelopment agencies walloped San Jose Mercury News   Inside Port-au-Prince’s ‘baby factory’ A year after an earthquake devastated Haiti, the country has launched into a post-disaster baby boom. The birth rate has tripled in spite of the uncertain times. Globeandmail.com Special section: Haiti Guardian Haiti’s children: a year after the quake The Independent Gulf oil spill: Panel urges major reform A major U.S. report into the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has called for wide-ranging reforms of the oil industry to prevent a repeat of the disaster that took place last year. BBC WikiLeaks: Julian Assange ‘faces execution or Guantanamo detention’ Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, could be at “real risk” of the death penalty or detention in Guantanamo Bay if he is extradited to Sweden on accusations of rape and sexual assault, his lawyers claim. Guardian WikiLeaks to speed release of leaked docs Google News   NATION In Loughner’s trial, mental health likely a key issue Jared Loughner, the Tucson man accused of shooting U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others, appeared in federal court with a smirk on his lips and a red strawberry bruise on his forehead. Arizona Republic The insanity verdict on trial Scientific American Airports consider using private security Following the furor over invasive airport security screenings and personal pat-downs, some airports are now considering replacing government security screeners with private companies to take over the touchy subject. NPR Haiti: One Year Later Haiti aid money lies unspent After a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti last year, Americans responded to the devastation generously. One year later, much of that money remains unspent, and criticism is steadily mounting. NPR Special section: Project Jacmel: A city rebuilds Globeandmail.com The iconic photo of the Haiti earthquake TIME Internal election monitors challenge Haiti vote results International election monitors have asked Haiti’s ruling party candidate to withdraw from the runoff round in the race for the bitterly contested presidency. Al Jazeera TRAGEDY IN TUCSON Obama’s Oklahoma City moment Of all the unfulfilled campaign promises President Barack Obama made in 2008, the one that bothers the president most is his failure to re-civilize what he views as an increasingly savage partisan climate. Politico Special section: Tragedy in Tucson ABC News Two heroes return to the scene of tragedy MSNBC What could cause a person to snap? The Tucson shooting spree, which killed six people and wounded 14 others, has left many people wondering what was going on in the mind of the suspected gunman. USA TODAY Friends, co-workers: Shooting suspect had curious, dark change USA TODAY POLITICS DeLay faces 3-year prison tem Former House of Representatives Republican Leader Tom DeLay was sentenced to three years in prison after a jury found him guilty of money laundering and conspiracy. Reuters VP Biden arrives in Afghanistan on visit Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Afghanistan on a visit to assess progress in the war-ravaged nation. The surprise visit comes a little over a month after President Barack Obama visited the troops in person. Houston Chronicle LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 8 ways women can get ahead at work As a new year begins, some women are vowing to change their workplace situation. But how exactly do you get noticed by the boss? Or earn that pay bump? Or snag that sweet promotion? It won’t be easy. CNN Hooking up and using the john: Why do we use so many euphemisms? Author Ralph Keyes is intrigued by how we say certain things without quite saying them. He explores subjects that have inspired creative phrasing, from sex and money to food and death. TIME SPORTS Penalties, scandals highlight irregular college season Cam Newton was alluding to his own triumphs and trials when he gazed into a mass of cameras and said, ”This has been a long, interesting year.” He could have been speaking for his sport, as well. USA TODAY Auburn derails Oregon title hopes on game’s final play The nation’s most prolific offense came up short in the Bowl Championship Series national title game. Statesman Journal   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Katherine Benton-Cohen): Even Tombstone had gun laws Politico Blog (Matt Buchanan): Don’t buy the Verizon iPhone 4 Gizmodo Column (Richard Roeper): Blame lunatic for Ariz. tragedy, not Palin or rhetoric Chicago Sun-Times Column (Cliff Schecter): Gay acceptance: GOP’s ‘Black Swan’ Al Jazeera Column (Troy Wolverton): Smart phone is becoming the electronic Swiss army knife San Jose Mercury News Column (Sandy Bauers): A cold, hard look at the faults of the fireplace Philadelphia Inquirer Blog (Chuck Todd): 1st thoughts: a new chance for civility?  (MSNBC) First Read Blog (Frederick E. Allen): Gabrielle Giffords and media vitriol  (Forbes) Leadership View   Site edited by: George Knowles, William Ellis, John Harvell, Diana Shaw, Tanya Flowers, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Anuja Seith, Brigitte Leschhorn, Sara Stewart, Charles Weiss, Kristen Toland, Cat Van Le, Alexa Even, Shahinaz Ayoub, Robert Hang and Elizabeth Quinn.   GOOD NEWS Hospital-gown-hating cancer survivor invents her own Although many doctors and nurses now have the option of wearing scrubs in all sorts of fun patterns and colors, hospital gowns haven’t benefited from any sort of fashion update. AOL News Using hands-on philanthropy to bring relief in Haiti Millionaire contractor James Ansara wanted to do something for Haiti, so he’s building a hospital as his charitable work. Christian Science Monitor WORLD Disaster declared as Australia flood death toll rises to 10 Three quarters of the state of Queensland has been declared a disaster zone after torrential rain threatened the worst flooding in the state capital in 37 years. CNN Flash floods in Australia Guardian US, China defense chiefs mend frayed military ties The U.S. and China worked toward mending relations between their powerful militaries. However, China warned that ties could be cut again if Washington does not heed Beijing’s wishes. NPR BUSINESS Job openings in US decrease for 3rd time in 4 months Job openings in the U.S. fell in November from the highest level in two years, signaling that a sustained labor market recovery will take time to develop. Bloomberg iPhone may cost Verizon $5B in subsidies in 1st year Verizon Wireless, set to get Apple Inc.’s iPhone this month after four years of waiting, may spend $3 billion to $5 billion to subsidize customer purchases of the device, cutting into profits, analysts say. BusinessWeek SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY An open, digital professoriat At the Modern Language Association, scholars argue for the power of the Web and social media to create a new generation of public intellectuals. Inside Higher Ed Emerging generation of TVs, accessories melds many types of media The living room of the future is where you’ll check e-mail, send a tweet, play a game and make a dinner reservation — all on your Internet-connected television set. Denver Post EDUCATION Mentoring 101 Mentoring can be highly effective for students and “immensely satisfying” for professors, but the practice is ignored in graduate course work, said a panel at the American Historical Association. Inside Higher Ed Education department backs English-proficiency tests for common standards The federal government plans to pay for states to work together to create English-language-proficiency tests for the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Education Week HEALTH Universal flu shot that vaccinates for life a step closer Researchers have found several patients infected with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu strain have developed antibodies that are protective against a variety of flu strains. Telegraph.co.uk Special section: The science of pandemics National Geographic Reducing drug copays might lower health care costs In a study published online, researchers found that when an Orlando employer cut the copayments for diabetes medications, the program paid for itself in three years. Orlando Sentinel ENVIRONMENT The criminal machinations of the feed industry threatening consumer health The control system is too lax, and information policy is a disaster. The most recent dioxin scare shows that the authorities have learned very little from the food safety scandals of the past. Spiegel International The CIA is spying on a changing climate As intelligence officials assess key components of state stability, they are realizing that the norms they had been operating with — such as predictable river flows and crop yields — are shifting. McClatchy Newspapers Climate change to continue to year 3000 Discovery News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Reason — not religion — behind ban on polygamy, professor tells court The centuries-old laws banning polygamy are rooted in the protection from the ills of multiple marriage, a law professor told a British Columbia court. Toronto Star Threats to religious freedom abound, including in West, Pope says Religious freedom and religious diversity are not threats to society and should not be a source of conflict, Pope Benedict XVI told diplomats from around the world. Catholic News Service   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Killings of journalists lead to news blackouts in Mexico Press advocates and newspaper editors say a campaign by criminal syndicates to kill journalists is drawing a dark curtain across swaths of Mexico. McClatchy Newspapers   Photo of the Day Members of Chinese navy honor guard stand at attention during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at the Bayi Building in Beijing.  (Photo by Andy Wong / 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 You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour. 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