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A Pakistani man walks past shops closed due to a strike in Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistan’s largest city reeled after gunmen opened fire in a commercial market, killing 11 people and underscoring the poor state of law and order in this U.S.-allied nation.  (Photo by Shakil Adil / AP) Why there’s still hope for cutting carbon The Copenhagen climate talks failed, the U.S. Senate punted — but all is not lost when it comes to greenhouse reductions. Newsweek 8 fast-food restaurants that are actually green San Francisco Chronicle The lure for catfish farmers is sinking The American catfish industry has hit hard times of late, largely because of the increase in feed costs and cheaper Asian fish flooding the market. USA TODAY   US-Pakistan meetings: mending relations The U.S. is expected to offer Pakistan a multiyear, multibillion-dollar security package aimed at enhancing the ability of Pakistani security forces to take on domestic Islamist militants. Christian Science Monitor Taliban’s elite join talks for Afghan peace New York Times Karachi devastated by 4 days of violence MSNBC Big oil’s big cleanup in Brooklyn Beneath the Brooklyn neighborhood of Greenpoint, N.Y., is a giant oil spill that BP, ExxonMobil and Chevron have been cleaning for three decades. CNN ‘Cookie-cutter’ ads dominate PolitiFact.com‘s Bill Adair writes that across the nation, "we keep hearing the same lines about Social Security, Medicare and ‘career politicians.’” Many of these cookie-cutter ads are common, often exaggerated, claims. NPR Blog: Vegas airwaves cluttered with political ads  (CNN) Preston on Politics   NATION Pentagon to recruiters: You must accept gays The Pentagon told U.S. military recruiters to allow gays and lesbians to apply for service, as gay veterans tested a court order striking down the military’s ban on openly serving homosexuals. Reuters Military to accept openly gay recruits USA TODAY Gay man tweets on way to re-join CNN Growing criminal segment in US: teenage girls Between 1999 and 2008, the number of girls arrested for common assaults in the U.S. rose 12.2 percent. Colorado’s juvenile-justice system is digging deep into the heart of the problem. Denver Post POLITICS O’Donnell questions separation of church and state in Constitution Republican Christine O’Donnell left her law school audience buzzing when she challenged her Democratic opponent to show where the Constitution requires separation of church and state. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Veterans group gives Congress low marks The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Action Fund is releasing its congressional report card on veterans’ issues. The organization gave as many as 154 lawmakers D’s and F’s. The Hill SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Jellyfish: menacing or misunderstood? In recent years, reports of havoc caused by swarms of jellyfish have inspired speculation that these simple, otherworldly creatures are capitalizing on changes we have brought to ocean ecosystems. LiveScience TiVo gets a major upgrade, but can it beat Google TV? TiVo‘s most intriguing competition isn’t other DVRs — it‘s Internet-TV gadgets such as Logitech’s new Google TV–based Revue and the latest versions of Apple TV, Roku and D-Link’s Boxee Box. TIME EDUCATION Colleges diverse, but racial gaps persist While U.S. colleges have grown more racially diverse, minority students — especially Hispanics — still lag behind on key measures of academic progress, a new report says. San Francisco Chronicle Chinese innovators, home-grown, wanted As China overhauls its education system, it faces a big risk: What happens if the next generation learns to think too far outside the Communist Party’s box? MSNBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Anti-Muslim rhetoric triggers little fallout Many in the media have apologized for their comments on the Islamic community. Other than feeling heat from critics, however, there has been little fallout. ABC News Hamburg moves toward official recognition of Islam Hamburg may soon become the first German state officially to recognize Islam as a religious community and give its Muslims the same legal rights as Christians and Jews in dealing with administrations. Reuters SPORTS Giants frustrate Phillies Little went right for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 3-0 loss to San Francisco Giants. They were 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position, they stranded seven and had only three hits against the Giants. Baltimore Sun Bengie Molina finds home run stroke The Rangers built on a lead with the long ball, burying the Yankees, 10-3, on 13 hits, including four home runs, tossing the Bombers in a 3-1 hole. NY Daily News Burnett tries to get Yanks even MLB.com   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Glenn Greenwald): Iran needs stern lessons in freedom Salon Column (Katrina Onstad): The case of the disappearing single ladies Globeandmail.com Column (Mark Morford): I am outraged! Are you not outraged? San Francisco Chronicle Blog (Samantha Smithstein): What doesn’t kill us What the Wild Things Are (Psychology Today) Editorial: Add it up Columbus Dispatch Editorial: Amendment 8 delivers relief Orlando Sentinel Editorial: Obama’s settlement roadblock: Fixation on West Bank building hampers Mideast peace NY Daily News Column (Ha-Joon Chang): Time to broaden the debate on spending cuts Guardian   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Tanya Flowers, Sevim Yolacti, Elizabeth Quinn, Alexa Even, Selena Williams, Ayesha Sharma, Charles Weiss, Jeff Bromberg and Daishi Sato.   GOOD NEWS Swedes eye Somali success The commercial success of Minnesota’s enterprising Somali community has been noticed in Sweden, due to their own Somali population. Now a delegation of officials are unlocking the secrets behind that success. Star Tribune ‘Tipsy’ gene could help curb alcoholism Experts say they have found a ‘tipsy’ gene that explains why some people feel alcohol’s effects quicker than others. The U.S. researchers believe that it may offer some protection against alcoholism. BBC WORLD US may have missed intelligence on 2008 Mumbai attack The White House has ordered a review of U.S. intelligence about an American conspirator involved in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to determine if there was a breakdown in information sharing. MSNBC Dead Sea Scrolls made available online The Israel Antiquities Authority and Internet search giant Google announced a plan to digitize the Dead Sea Scrolls and make the entire collection available to the public online. CNN Blog: Google will digitize the Dead Sea Scrolls  (AOL News) Surge Desk Dead Sea Scrolls introduction YouTube Overrun by narcos, once-posh Acapulco is in agony Rival criminal gangs have hijacked this glitzy-but-faded Pacific resort, where the Hollywood Rat Pack once sipped martinis, Elvis filmed a musical comedy and starlets danced the night away. McClatchy Newspapers BUSINESS BP to link pay to safety after Gulf spill The oil company, still reeling from the Gulf spill and accusations that it put profit before safety, is reviewing whether its executive bonus scheme puts sufficient weight on its safety record. Guardian ‘Lifetime’ warranties usually expire sooner than you think Consumers see lifetime warranty to mean either the owner‘s lifetime or the time he or she owns the product, the lifetime of the product itself, or the lifetime of the manufacturer. It’s rarely so straightforward. Denver Post HEALTH Scenes of nature ‘reduce pain’ for cancer patients Researchers find that cancer patients who have to endure excruciating procedures may lessen their pain with images. BBC Hormone replacement, risk of breast cancer link grows A new study adds to the evidence that taking hormone replacement therapy after menopause can be dangerous. CBS News Trial highlights HRT safety concerns ABC News Doctors lose money giving flu shots to kids on Medicaid Flu vaccination rates among poor children would rise if Medicaid increased what it pays doctors for giving flu shots, a new report suggests. USA TODAY ENVIRONMENT The Edicaran Age The discovery of blocks of gravel which sank to the bottom of the sea in ancient icebergs has sparked a new understanding of a bizarre group of creatures. Environmental News Network Merino: the greening of underwear, 1 sheep at a time Synthetic layers with their their petroleum-based roots are hardly eco-friendly, and they get extra stinky when comingled with bodily odors. Luckily, there is an alternative: Merino wool. E Magazine LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT ‘Happy Days’ dad Tom Bosley dead at 83 Tom Bosley, whose long acting career was highlighted by his hugely popular role as the understanding father on television’s nostalgic, top-rated 1970s comedy series “Happy Days,” died. He was 83. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Remembering Tom Bosley Broadway World Mark Twain memoir on best-seller lists Pre-orders for the first of three planned volumes of Mark Twain‘s autobiography have placed the book in the top five of Barnes & Noble.com and Amazon.com. San Jose Mercury News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Caring for sick spouse may be good for you, says study Contrary to previous studies, research claims that caretakers who look after sick spouses or the elderly may be doing good to themselves too. Times of India   Photo of the Day A man walks on a dock in southern port city of Limassol, Cyprus.  (Photo by Petros Karadjias / 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 Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. 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