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Women shout during an anti-government demonstration in Cairo, Egypt. A coalition of opposition groups called for President Hosni Mubarak to leave.  (Photo by Mohammed Abou Zaid / AP) Best jobs for older workers to earn supplemental income A recent AARP survey found that 60 percent of Americans nearing retirement age say they’re not where they expected to be financially. Many of those who have retired feel the need to supplement their income. ABC News As prices of US grain rise, era of cheap food may be drawing to a close U.S. grain prices — which surged by as much as 50 percent last year and hit their highest levels since mid-2008 — will dip by at most 5 percent by the end of 2011, according to the poll of 16 analysts. Reuters Food-cost shocks ripple worldwide from Iowa Des Moines Register   ‘Mega protest’ planned in Egypt The so-called “April 6 Movement” said it plans to have over a million people on the streets of Cairo, as anti-government sentiment reaches a fever pitch. Al Jazeera Egypt protesters vow to step up pressure BBC World leaders increase pressure on Egypt ABC News Blog: Egypt latest  (CNN) This Just In Will revolt sweep across the Arab world? MSNBC Buses fastest-growing form of travel According to a recent study, intercity bus operations overall expanded by 6 percent in 2010. Curbside operators, which don’t run out of established terminals but pick up and drop off passengers, grew by 23.9 percent. USA TODAY Can students learn to learn? While some colleges have long taught study skills, some institutions are experimenting with teaching more than how to study: They are looking for ways to grow their students’ metacognition. Inside Higher Ed   NATION Major winter storm expected to hit Great Plains, eastern states A massive storm system bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain could impact 100 million people as it slams the Rockies, Plains, and Midwest regions before traveling to the Eastern Seaboard. Reuters Winter storms don’t undermine global warming science, climate experts say Miami Herald Dangerous winter storm coming The Weather Channel The best and worst cities for home values in 2011 For the Forbes lists, Local Market Monitor President Ingo Winzer and his researchers started with a U.S. Census-defined list of metropolitan statistical areas with populations of 500,000 residents or more. ABC News In pictures: America’s most affordable cities Forbes POLITICS Boehner warns against debt default House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said the U.S. must continue meeting its obligations to fund government debt or risk a global financial disaster. Reuters Dems say GOP dropped job focus Republicans won elections last fall after claiming Democrats had focused too little on creating jobs. Now GOP lawmakers stand accused of the same charge. MSNBC BUSINESS Twitter tries to find ways to make money The social network Twitter experiments with ways to wring sales from its surging popularity and find the kind of business formula that shot up the fortunes of Facebook and Google. Los Angeles Times Is Europe losing the fight against pirates? Six months after France introduced Europe’s toughest Internet anti-piracy law, little has changed. Will Europe ever win the war against illegal downloaders? TIME EDUCATION Illegal immigrant students deal with dating U.S. citizens and green card holders date illegal immigrants, but researchers say it’s more frequent on college campuses, which foster diversity and create a space where students feel safer revealing their status. San Francisco Chronicle Denver tests system to give teachers in-class evaluations and feedback Teachers will be evaluated in part based on four observations per semester — two from their principal, and two from peer observers — a change from being observed once every three years. Denver Post ENVIRONMENT Elephant refuge starts anew after founder’s firing Nestled on a secluded tract in the wooded hills of rural Tennessee is a sight that would likely startle an outsider, if outsiders were permitted to see it: the nation’s largest sanctuary for rescued elephants. MSNBC A clearer picture of how rivers and deltas develop over time By adding information about the subsoil to an existing sedimentation and erosion model, researchers at Delft University of Technology have obtained a clearer picture of how rivers and deltas develop over time. ScienceDaily RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Anglican leaders condemn victimization of gays and lesbians Anglican leaders reiterated their opposition to the “victimization or diminishment” of gays and lesbians, saying demonizing them was against basic Christian principles. Guardian Illegal religious structures sprout like weeds in India Illegal religious structures are mushrooming across India, eating into sidewalks, schools, roads and even prisons — despite numerous court orders. Los Angeles Times SPORTS Briere’s 2 goals boost Lidstrom to victory in All-Star contest Eric Staal had the No. 1 pick in the inaugural NHL All-Star fantasy draft and the unconditional support of his hometown Carolina Hurricanes fans behind him. Sports Illustrated Team Lidstrom 11, Team Staal 10 Detroit Free Press Celtics beat Lakers in NBA finals rematch Paul Pierce says the Boston Celtics had no reason to discuss their heartbreaking loss in Game 7 of the NBA finals last summer before they returned to Staples Center. NBCSports   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Michael Wixom): Higher education is not broken, but needs fixing Las Vegas Sun Editorial: Internal Affairs: Take your blood pressure medicine before you read this San Jose Mercury News Column (M.A. R.): I cry for Cairo, my city Khaleej Times Column (Mitch Albom): Yo, athletes: Twitter truly can b bad 4 u! Detroit Free Press Blog (William Kristol): Beyond Mubarak  (Weekly Standard) Today's Standard Column (Marc Dion): Null-null-nullify Creators Syndicate Column (Dina Guirguis): US must listen to Egypt Huffington Post Blog (Glenn Lafantasie): A Palin White House?  (Salon) War Room Column (Debra Saunders): Judicial activism San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, George Knowles, Adrian Smith, Diana Shaw, Shahinaz Ayoub, Kathie Raikes, Tanya Flowers, Cat Van Le, Jodi McMaster, Sara Stewart, John Harvell and Michael Makofka.   GOOD NEWS More food banks offer fresh produce Twenty-five years ago, hungry people who came to food banks got boxes and cans of food. Now, fresh fruits and vegetables make up a large portion of the food items the nation’s banks distribute. USA TODAY Lightly steamed broccoli has powerful anti-cancer enzyme Broccoli can significantly reduce your risk of developing cancers if you don’t destroy the enzyme myrosinase — you can only do this effectively by lighty steaming the vegetables you cook. Medical News Today Some boomers ‘retire’ to jobs that allow them to help others After college, Pat Daly wanted to “save the world” by working with children, but the money wasn’t there. So she went into investment banking, eventually earning in the “high six figures.” USA TODAY WORLD Tough times for diplomacy in post-WikiLeaks world Behind the closed doors of a supposedly confidential Davos meeting, diplomats, journalists and a buzz of social networkers gathered to ponder the uncertain future of diplomacy in the digital age. Reuters South Sudan referendum: 99 percent vote for independence Some 99 percent of South Sudanese voted to secede from the North, according to the first complete results of the region’s independence referendum. BBC EGYPT IN CRISIS Al Jazeera asks Egypt audience for help The pan-Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera is calling out for help from Egyptian bloggers and others after authorities closed its Cairo office amid unprecedented anti-state protests. CBS News In Egypt, protest’s old guard falls in behind the young A small group of Internet-savvy young political organizers gathered in the Cairo home of an associate of Mohamed ElBaradei, the diplomat and Nobel laureate. New York Times Rising food prices can topple governments NPR Cairo after dark: the long, scary wait for an end Neighborhood vigilantes are setting up their own checkpoints as security collapses with the withdrawal of the police. Meanwhile, no one seems to be in charge. TIME HEALTH ‘Artificial pancreas’ shows promise in pregnant women British researchers found the artificial pancreas provided the right amount of insulin, maintained near normal blood sugar, and prevented dangerous drops in blood sugar levels at night. Reuters Study: Running-related injuries on the rise in US children The number of running-related injuries suffered by American youngsters aged 6 to 18 increased 34 percent between 1994 and 2007, according to a new study. HealthDay Report: High rates of early elective delivery at some US hospitals Five to 40 percent or more of births in the United States are induced early without any good medical reason, according to a new hospital-by-hospital report. USA TODAY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Seeking signs of other beings At NASA’s Ames Research Center, computers are sifting and resifting the light from 156,000 stars, seeking to find in the flickering of distant suns the first hints that humanity is not alone. St. Louis Post-Dispatch How safe are e-cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes are hand-held nicotine-delivery devices that, despite a devoted following, are currently swirling in controversy. New York is pushing to become the first state to ban them. ABC News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Oscar races speed up with SAG awards Hollywood’s actors honored their best at the 17th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, setting the stage for the Academy Awards four weeks away. CNN SAG awards 2011 Arizona Republic Roy Lichtenstein: pop art’s most popular Whimsical paintings based on cartoons — prints that remind us of famous paintings, with a commercial twist. Images so familiar to us it’s nearly impossible to believe that they were once considered quite shocking. CBS News Younger set moves to yoga The popularity of yoga among adults has spilled over to youngsters, who benefit from increased flexibility and calm in their own busy worlds. Star Tribune   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Racial violence spurred Asian students to take a stand After being attacked as a freshman and witnessing other attacks on Asian students, Wei Chen founded the Chinese Student Association to help new Chinese students adjust to life at South Philly High. 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