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Earthquake survivors rest in the town of Ercis in Van province, Turkey. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake in eastern Turked knocked down more than 100 buildings in two cities and mud-brick homes in nearby villages, killing at least 366 people and injuring some 1,300.  (Photo by Selcan Hacaoglu / AP) An effort to help poor students achieve For kids whose families struggle to meet basic needs, keeping up in school can be a challenge. Now a new federal program is taking a new approach to meeting these kids’ needs outside of school. Msnbc.com A push to register new voters reaches behind bars One South Carolina woman is passionate about registering those who others might ignore. Dr. Brenda Williams, a physician in Sumter, S.C., regularly visits the county jail to sign inmates up to vote. NPR   Baby rescued from earthquake rubble Dramatic video showed a small baby apparently rescued from the rubble in eastern Turkey, two days after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings. CNN Thousands spent second night outdoors Huffington Post Moment of Turkey earthquake caught on security camera YouTube Perry wants to have a flat tax with popular deductions Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is rolling out an economic plan that includes a flat tax proposal, private retirement accounts for Social Security and a lower corporate tax rate. Houston Chronicle Rick Perry readies assault on Mitt Romney Politico Closing the cultural gap between psychology and God In a culture where over 80 percent of the population identifies itself as Christian, people’s beliefs about the nature of the divine can have ramifications on mental health — particularly in uncertain times. Scientific American   NATION Legal paths into the US are long, difficult for immigrants Many newcomers to the United States find the legal process of immigration difficult. Few visa categories, high expenses and lengthy processing times are all obstacles faced along the legal road to immigration. USA TODAY Obama offers mortgage relief on Western US trip President Barack Obama offered mortgage relief to hundreds of thousands of Americans, his latest attempt to ease the economic and political fallout of an ongoing housing crisis. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Wright brothers: 100th anniversary of longest glider flight On Oct. 24, 1911, Orville Wright was at Kitty Hawk with a glider. The winds were howling at up to 50 mph. Orville lifted off from a sand dune and stayed in the air for nine minutes and 45 seconds. ABC News Marvelous early flying machines LIFE POLITICS Nev., Texas illustrate difficulties of 2012 congressional redistricting Many voters in states gaining or losing congressional districts don’t know which district they will live in, much less who their candidates might be. The Hill Special section: Redistricting across the U.S. Rose Institute of State and Local Government Gallup poll: Americans want popular presidential vote According to a new Gallup poll, as many as 62 percent of Americans say they favor adopting a popular vote system to elect the president of the United States over the Electoral College. CBS News BUSINESS Netflix loses 800,000 subscribers Netflix lost 800,000 U.S. subscribers in the quarter that just ended, which was littered with PR nightmares. It was the first time in years that Netflix’s U.S. customer base shrank instead of grew. CNNMoney Netflix warns of more cancellations, shares drop Reuters The big battle over overseas profits Goaded by battalions of lobbyists, members of Congress are working to give a select group of U.S. multinational firms like Oracle, Apple and Pfizer a lavish tax break on $1 trillion stashed offshore. Politico HEALTH Yoga, stretching may ease chronic back pain and improve functioning According to a new study, weekly yoga classes eased pain and improved functioning in people with chronic lower back pain — but the yoga sessions weren’t any better than regular stretching sessions. Reuters Therapy helps patients with schizophrenia to cope In a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, a team co-led by psychologist Paul Grant, reported that cognitive therapy aimed at changing dysfunctional beliefs was successful. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Overhaul helps some with Medicare, but many still struggle Medication costs are on the minds of Medicare recipients these days, a little more than a week into the enrollment period for next year’s prescription drug plans. Virginian-Pilot Blog: Generic meds make big-name drugs fall off the ‘patent cliff’  (NPR) Shots ENVIRONMENT Saving US grasslands: a bid to turn back the clock on desertification As grasslands diminish on prairies and savannas around the world, an innovative ranching technique that reverses the environmental damage of desertification makes its way to the United States. Christian Science Monitor Eco-concierge can guide ‘green’ lifestyle They run your errands by bicycle, recommend a spa for vegan manicures or buy organic clothes for you and your dog. They will even book you a dream vacation and buy appropriate carbon offsets. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Is the danger of global warming the heat? Crop scientists in the U.S., the world’s largest food exporter, are pondering an odd question: Could the danger of global warming really be the heat? Environmental News Network RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Jewish chaplains get memorial of own A ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia will dedicate the first monument to commemorate 14 Jewish chaplains killed on active duty in America’s armed forces. Forward More young women are becoming nuns Each year in Britain a growing number of young women are giving up careers, boyfriends and everything they own to devote themselves to God. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: The right to vote Salt Lake Tribune Column (Yang Yao): China’s weak financial sector Al Jazeera Editorial: What’s good for Silicon Valley is good for the US economy San Jose Mercury News Column (Katrina Onstad): Celebs as fashion designers? Sorry, but I’m not buying it Globeandmail.com Column (Uri Dromi): What Israel will do for its own Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Amy Lange): Yes, let’s put health care on the table Star Tribune Column (Ruth Graham): The fading of fall Slate Blog (Marc Kuchner): Hungry for jobs and for change, scientists join the Occupy movement Scientific American   Site edited by: Anuja Seith, Sara Stewart, Joanne Pelton, Harsha Malik, Sam Dieter, Maria Laverghetta, Cassidy Pham, Kathie Raikes, Kevin Augustine, Tanya Flowers, Cynthia Vidal, Sarah Alender, Brooke Coggiano, Lynne Adams and Charlene Morisseau.   GOOD NEWS Sliced bread just got better Growing up in Bombay, India, Arjun Khakhar witnessed malnutrition devastate his community. Now, he hopes to save lives by addressing the global issue on hunger using synthetic biology. HappyNews.com 1st black Marines to recieve long-overdue credit Nearly 70 years after their joining the last military branch to accept blacks under in 1941, Congress will vote on whether to grant the Montford Point Marines the Congressional Gold Medal. CBS News Cancer survivorship training and rehab program makes all the difference Dr. Julie Silver, an author, rehabilitation physician and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, suffered breast cancer in her 30s and has used that experience to help others. The Herald News WORLD WikiLeaks announces suspension of ‘publishing operations’ After releasing its entire unredacted file of U.S. State Department cables to the public, WikiLeaks announced that it was suspending “publishing operations” to concentrate on raising funds. McClatchy Newspapers WikiLeaks suspends publishing to fight financial blockade Guardian Islamists claim win in Tunisia’s Arab Spring vote Moderate Islamists claimed victory in Tunisia’s first democratic election, sending a message to other states in the region that long-sidelined Islamists are challenging for power. Reuters Surprise recall of US ambassador from Syria, spurred by ‘credible’ threats Robert Ford, U.S. ambassador to Damascus and vocal critic of the regime’s crackdown on demonstrators, is recalled to Washington after “credible threats” to his safety, says the State Department. Christian Science Monitor EDUCATION Too racy? Sex ed curriculum returning to NYC schools Too racy or just right? That’s what New Yorkers are asking after details of the planned sex ed curriculum in New York City public schools were recently revealed. Msnbc.com Schools fear worst budget cuts ahead Educators across America are bracing for a tough reality. Even in a best-case scenario, it won’t be until 2013 or later when districts see budget levels return to pre-recession levels. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Realistic or radical? Inside Higher Ed SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Project Icarus: hunt for extraterrestrial life The Icarus study is tasked with designing an interstellar space vehicle capable of making in situ scientific investigations of nearby stars. Discovery News The all-telling eye Making online ads that not only know you are looking at them, but also respond to your emotions will soon be possible, thanks to image-processing software and cameras in computers and mobile devices. Economist LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Can soda cause violence? A new study found teenagers who drink lots of soft drinks get into more fights and carry more weapons than their peers who drink less. Discovery News Alexis Rockman’s illustrative career depicting dystopias The art of illustration is a respected genre arising most famously from fiction — Sir John Tenniel‘s “Alice in Wonderland,” for instance — and science, as in John James Audubon’s “Birds of North America.” Wall Street Journal DIY firms rent equipment, lend expertise to would-be crafters Rashida Webb loves shopping for vintage T-shirts at thrift stores, but not all of her finds fit well. Others could use a little extra embellishment. Baltimore Sun SPORTS Ethics panel asks: How do we repair college athletics? After a round of high-profile scandals in college sports this year, an advisory panel said that it would launch a wide review of practices ranging from student athlete scholarships to postseason play. McClatchy Newspapers Napoli’s double gives Rangers 3-2 World Series lead Mike Napoli hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied from a two-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 and take a 3-2 World Series lead. USA TODAY Golfers ‘given break’ by rule change Golfers will no longer be penalized if their ball moves after it has been addressed in one of a number of rule changes announced by the sport’s governing body. Houston Chronicle   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Concerns about overmedicated military The military is struggling with the demands of its personnel returning from deployments and seeking treatment for a variety of injuries and mental issues — which could be resulting in overmedication. CNN   Photo of the Day A Nepali Sherpa adjusts his footing as he touches up the paint on a large Mani Stone, which contains Buddhist prayers, near the village of Phakding, in the Nepal Himalaya.  (Photo by Kevin Frayer / 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 We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. Dalai Lama Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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