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A protestor leaves as military police officers try to clear Tahir Square in Cairo, Egypt.  (Photo by Emilio Morenatti / AP) For kids, self-control factors into success Self-control keeps us from eating a whole bag of chips or from running up the credit card. A new study says that self-control makes the difference between getting a good job or going to jail. NPR Budget sets battle over cuts President Barack Obama sent Congress a $3.7 trillion budget plan for 2012 that would trim Pell college grants and low-income heating aid, but raise taxes on upper-income taxpayers and oil companies. USA TODAY Obama sends $3.73 trillion budget to Congress CBS News   Egypt crisis may awaken Iran’s opposition ‘Green Movement’ The opposition “Green Movement” heralds the push for democracy, while the Iranian government says the demonstrations follow in the footsteps that put the Shiite Muslim clergy in power. MSNBC Old order runs deep TIME The agony and the ecstasy Newsweek Tahrir Square cleared BBC Why is gas cheaper in the Midwest? Gasoline prices have been on the rise for months. But something unusual is happening — prices are rising faster on the East and West Coasts than they are in the middle of the country. NPR Married to the job (and each other) If love is a battlefield, then running a business with your valentine means living on the front lines 24/7. Wall Street Journal How to start your own small business ABC News   NATION Rep. Giffords lip-syncs lyrics to songs U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is making remarkable progress toward re-learning to talk after being shot in the head last month — mouthing words to songs, according to family members and officials. ABC News Lending to minority groups plummets Since the housing market collapsed, mortgage lending to African-Americans and Hispanics has plunged precipitously — by more than 60 percent. Chicago Sun-Times Cash-strapped states facing budget crises ABC News Rural post offices put on notice in face of DIY digital age The prospect of losing a post office is alarming people in small towns everywhere after an announcement was made that 2,000 offices nationwide will close. USA TODAY POLITICS Poll: Majority of voters troubled over future of Social Security Many voters are worried about Social Security’s future, but are divided over whether the retirement age for the program should be raised, according to a new poll conducted for The Hill. The Hill Donald Rumsfeld opens up about mistakes in Iraq The title of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s memoir, ”Known and Unknown,“ comes from a remark that in intelligence there are “known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns.” CBS News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Eyes in space unraveling the mysteries of the heavens As astronomers have gained a toehold above our planet’s thin atmosphere and turned powerful mechanical eyes on the heavens, they have completely remade our conception of the cosmos. Houston Chronicle Deep interior of moon resembles the Earth’s core The moon, Earth’s closest neighbor, has long been studied to help us better understand our own planet. Of particular interest is the lunar interior, which could hold clues to its ancient origins. ScienceDaily BUSINESS Borders faces bankruptcy Borders Group Inc. is expected to file for bankruptcy — the result of declining revenues as well as a struggle to catch up to the e-book business. Christian Science Monitor Authors catch fire with self-publishing e-books Arizona Republic Clothing prices to rise 10 percent As the world economy recovers and demand for goods rises, a surge in labor and raw materials costs is squeezing retailers and manufacturers who have run out of ways to pare costs. Star Tribune Inflation data may fuel concerns MarketWatch HEALTH Strength training has multiple benefits for older people Strength training may reduce depression, give older people better cognitive function, boost good cholesterol and more, a new study shows. Baltimore Sun Many doctors do not put cancer patients forward for clinical trials A recent survey found that over 43 percent of surveyed doctors did not refer or enroll a patient to a clinical trial during the preceding year. Medical News Today RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY French Muslims confused over halal restrictions on food Claims of hidden pork in a popular brand of halal sausages have sparked a debate in France over what’s OK for Muslims to eat — and who decides. TIME A ‘living virgin goddess’ comes down to earth in Nepal In a centuries-old tradition, a little girl becomes a goddess linked to the king, but her reign is over when she hits puberty. One former “kumari,” as they are known, seeks to ease that difficult transition for others. Los Angeles Times Malaysia warns Muslims of imminent Valentine‘s Day ’trap’ Malaysia has stepped up a campaign to stop Muslims celebrating Valentine’s Day — labeling it a “trap” that could encourage immoral behavior. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Glenn Grenwald): Journalists angry over the commission of journalism Salon Blog (Alex Lickerman, M.D.): The joy of slowing down, not hurrying  (Psychology Today) Happiness in This World Audio (Lourdes Garcia-Navarro): What’s next in Egypt? NPR Column (Debra J. Saunders): Berkeley does Guantanamo Bay Creators Syndicate Editorial: Deepwater drillers need answers from Washington about the new rules Houston Chronicle Column (Laura Miller): Rethinking the good book in ‘The Rise and Fall of the Bible’ Salon Column (Ed Quillen): The assault on the 14th Amendment Denver Post Column (Ben Barber): Time to shut up McClatchy Newspapers Column (Robert Reich): Economy’s fate rides on Main, not Wall Street San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Laura Hardman, Shahinaz Ayoub, Tanya Flowers, Kathie Raikes, Sara Stewart, Kristen Toland, Rachel Wright, John Harvell, George Knowles, Cat Van Le and Michael Makofka.   GOOD NEWS 3 young women honored for their letters to Juliet Three women were honored with awards for confiding their true desires to Juliet, writing to Shakespeare’s fictional heroine seeking comfort, support and friendship. Star Tribune San Jose homeless might have a place to live in exchange for creek cleanup Jim D. Kenny and many other homeless are sick of being told to pack up their tents, throw away their junk and clear out of their “home” − a stretch of green grass and dirt along the banks of Coyote Creek. San Jose Mercury News Recovering a singing voice Jessi Teichs began having pain while teaching voice students. After tests, a small cyst was found and surgically removed. She is learning to recondition her voice and get back to singing. CNN WORLD Yemen rocked by 3rd day of protests Hundreds of demonstrators have clashed with police in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on the third day of anti-government protests. BBC Egypt’s revolution not like Iran’s, according to Israeli Def. Min Ehud Barak ABC News Italy declares state of emergency over influx of 5,000 Tunisian immigrants A state of emergency has been declared by the Italian government after 5,000 illegal immigrants fleeing riot-torn Tunisia arrived in just five days. Telegraph.co.uk LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Prepare for a ‘good death’ with advance directive and effective surrogates Spelling out end-of-life wishes is crucial, but even a living will and a health care power of attorney can’t envision every medical circumstance. Hartford Courant Grammy Awards features musical legends with new stars Musical comebacks and connecting with the past take center stage as new stars team with legends at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. CNN More and more Americans say: ‘I don’t’ The percentage of married adults in the U.S. has dropped steadily, from 72 percent in 1970 to 54 percent last year. CBS News Special section: The best of Valentine’s Day TIME ENVIRONMENT Climate change keenly felt in Alaska’s national parks Rapidly warming climate is reshaping Denali, Kenai Fjords and other national parks comprising the crown jewels of Alaska‘s heritage as America’s last frontier. Environmental News Network Arun Majumdar, the power broker funding an energy revolution Arun Majumdar has to decide which researchers will get millions of dollars, and he has to do it fast. He must spark an energy revolution within 20 years, or it’s lights out for us all. Popular Science EDUCATION UK university lecturers cut time allowed to students The time U.K. university students spend in direct contact with lecturers has fallen over the past year, with the sharpest decreases in medicine and engineering, according to new research. Guardian Obama’s budget cuts to target Pell educational grants President Barack Obama’s budget will propose cutting $100 billion from the Pell grant and other higher education programs in order to use the savings to ensure that students receive the maximum award. CNNMoney Young people need hope to thrive in school, beyond Rising stock prices signal the economy is finally bouncing back. Young people aren’t so sure. Three in five California students now express worries about finding a job or working long hours to pay for college. San Francisco Chronicle SPORTS Lemieux bashes NHL for brawl aftermath Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux said the NHL failed in its punishment of the New York Islanders following a fight-filled game between the teams. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Elisabeth Goergl claims world’s downhill Elisabeth Goergl of Austria won the women’s downhill at the world championships, defeating favorites Lindsey Vonn and Maria Riesch to earn her second gold medal of the competition. ESPN Goergl beats Vonn and Riesch in downhill YouTube   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Open adoption brings families together A Minnesota woman and the couple who adopted her child share their stories of how Mason, who just turned one, united them. 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