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A Sunni gunman, left, helps a woman fleeing her house during clashes between supporters and opponents of the Syrian regime, in the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon. The civil war in Syria has spilled over into sectarian street clashes, kidnappings and government paralysis in Lebanon.  (Photo by Hussein Malla / AP) ‘Big data’ knows it all It has made your car more efficient, your medicine more effective and your roads safer. It has also opened up a big hole in your privacy. Is big data a good thing? The Global Mail ACT scores steady but show signs of small progress in math and science Average scores on the ACT exam held steady for the high school class of 2012, but the results show modest progress in the number of students who appear ready for college-level math and science. ABC News Blog: The perils of sacrificing sleep for late-night studying in college  (NPR) Shots   Syrian army batters Damascus, 47 killed Syrian army shells crashed into southern Damascus and helicopters fired rockets and guns during an assault to shore up President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on the capital, opposition activists said. Reuters Deadly fighting over Syria grips north Lebanon BBC Syrian cultural sites damaged by conflict National Geographic Special section: Middle East: live updates Guardian Tropical Storm Isaac poses concern as GOP convention nears Tropical Storm Isaac is churning away in the Atlantic Ocean, forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and posing a potential threat to the GOP convention in Florida. CNN Isaac is a potential US threat The Weather Channel Declining circumcision rates may add $4B in US health care costs Circumcision rates in the U.S. have been falling among newborn males, and this may end up raising health care costs. CBS News   NATION Drought only 1 factor behind food prices The U.S. drought has been blamed for the rising prices of agricultural commodities. But biofuels, financial speculation and changing habits also play a role. Spiegel International Low water a threat to river navigation Columbia Tribune Trying to tame the deadliest fishing jobs The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks commercial fishing as the deadliest job in the U.S. From 2000 to 2009, some workers were 37 times more likely to die on the job than a police officer. NPR US Army battling racists within its own ranks They call it “rahowa” — short for racial holy war — and they are preparing for it by joining the ranks of the world’s fiercest fighting machine, the U.S. military. Reuters POLITICS Democrats seek to tie Akin to Republican House candidates From Colorado to New Hampshire to Illinois, Democrats are already using the incendiary comments about rape made by the Missouri congressman and Republican Senate candidate as a political bludgeon. Boston.com Blog: GOP approves abortion amendment, keeps silent on cases of rape ABC News Akin’s comments: What will be the ramifications for the GOP? NBCNews.com Ryan stresses small business, Medicare on visit to Pennsylvania Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan barnstormed across Pennsylvania, trying to return the focus of the campaign to the economy and President Obama’s supposed hostility to small business. Philadelphia Inquirer BUSINESS Jury to decide case against Samsung In one of the biggest patent infringement cases ever, Apple is suing Samsung — charging that in creating its products, Samsung ripped off iPhone and iPad technology. NPR Gen Y most likely to hold jobs in retail If you are a working Millennial, chances are you are working in retail, says a study released by Generation Y research firm Millennial Branding. USA TODAY RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Is skinny-dipping in the Sea of Galilee a sacrilegious act? Lawmakers and Capitol Hill aides, including a nude congressman, took a booze-fueled late-night swim in Israel’s Sea of Galilee. Which leaves one question: Is skinny-dipping at the biblical site sacrilegious? Religion News Service Blog: Romney and Ryan condemn congressman who went for skinny-dip in Israel ABC News Does megachurch ‘high’ explain the success of the church? A study posits that worship services at megachurches can trigger feelings of transcendence and changes in brain chemistry — a spiritual “high” that keeps congregants coming back for more. Religion News Service SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Self-charging power cell converts and stores energy Researchers have developed a self-charging power cell that directly converts mechanical energy to chemical energy. ScienceDaily Don’t get mad, get creative A study by a Johns Hopkins University business professor finds that social rejection can inspire imaginative thinking, particularly in individuals with a strong sense of their own independence. ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT Why do bugs sunbathe? Bugs that sunbathe do so to stay healthy and fight off germs, using the sun to help them emit a germ-killing compound, according to scientists. BBC US court overturns coal pollution ruling The Columbia district circuit appeals court said that the Environmental Protection Agency had exceeded its mandate with a rule which was to limit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Guardian The way we will live next With cities running out of room, the world’s ever-expanding population may soon need to find new homes. But where? Sea, sky or desert? Telegraph.co.uk   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: War’s other toll Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Blog (Steve Kornacki): Mitt Romney, leading his party from behind  (Salon) Opening Shot Column (Evan Selinger): Why do we love to call new technology ‘creepy’? Slate Cartoon (Glenn Foden): Mainstream media Townhall.com Column (Eric Liu): Why voting should be mandatory in America TIME Column (Tamara Duker Freuman): When nutrition labels lie U.S. News & World Report Column (Ike Skelton): Defense cuts we cannot afford to continue St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cartoon (Nick Anderson): A riot in Russia NPR   Site edited by: Sumi Naidoo, Tina Ulmer, Betse Lyons, Sandra Crozier, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Patrick Frierson, Cyra Dixon, Paul Wertheim and Lavanya Rajagopalan.   GOOD NEWS Recipes win kids trip to White House The kids’ state dinner with Michelle Obama featured some of the 54 winning recipes submitted by families from each of the 50 states, three territories and Washington, D.C. NBCNews.com Boatie dives in to free trapped whale A man in a yacht leapt into the sea off North Stradbroke Island near Brisbane, Australia, to free a whale trapped in a shark’s net. The Age Fort Zumwalt’s 1st homegrown teachers begin their careers Robin Aston and Kelsie Kestler share the distinction of being the first graduates of the Fort Zumwalt School District’s “Grow Your Own Teacher" program. St. Louis Post-Dispatch WORLD Hackers hit Moscow court that convicted Pussy Riot punk band Russian computer hackers attacked the website of the Moscow court that tried and convicted three members of the Pussy Riot punk band last week. USA TODAY Has the Pussy Riot trial sparked a new wave of grrl power? Guardian Iran unveils upgraded ballistic missile Iran has announced a new version of a short range surface-to-surface ballistic missile, the Fateh-110 or Conqueror. BBC Iran looks to Armenia to skirt bank sanctions Reuters Blog: South Korea to resume Iranian oil imports next month Macon Telegraph Ecuador’s leader says he is open to talks with Britain on Assange Ecuador is ready to negotiate over the fate of Julian Assange — if Britain withdraws a threat to raid its embassy in London where the WikiLeaks founder has sought refuge. Reuters EDUCATION How to help your college student stay healthy away from home By addressing key issues before school begins, parents and students can avoid many bumps in the road, say experts, who offer advice for getting off to a healthy start. USA TODAY College students: high in self-confidence but low in basic work skills For today’s college students — facing a tough economy and diminishing prospects — the goal of education is earning power, according to a new national study. Christian Science Monitor Inside a ‘genius school,’ 1948 TIME HEALTH Child eating disorders on the rise A study shows that hospitalizations for eating disorders in children under 12 increased by 119 percent between 1999 and 2006. CNN Inside a child’s mind One of the toughest parts of raising children is helping them leap the emotional and intellectual hurdles of life, but most of us have no idea what we are doing. Salon SPORTS The Jacksonville Jaguars: London’s new NFL team NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and new Jaguars team owner Shad Khan revealed plans for the team to play one home game at London’s Wembley Stadium for four years starting in 2013. Washington Post Roger Clemens returning to baseball When Roger Clemens pitches for the Sugar Land Skeeters, it will be the first time the 50-year-old has taken the mound in almost five years. Yahoo! Sports Clemens isn’t 1st older athlete to compete St. Louis Post-Dispatch LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT 5 reasons to shop at thrift stores An endless quest for the latest fashion trends is money-draining, space-consuming, and wasteful, and takes a toll on the environment. Here is why a shift to thrift is worth it. Grist Holograms present celebs with new afterlife issues When Tupac Shakur rose from the stage in the California desert, it was not only a jaw-dropping resurrection but also the beginning of a new form of live entertainment. Associated Press   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Hall that jazz: Tradition is still alive in old New Orleans Fifty years ago, to keep pure New Orleans jazz alive, an art gallery was turned into a concert space and a national treasure. Preservation Hall survived Katrina, and now it offers live sets and touring bands. 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