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In this file photo, many are getting into costume and into the festive spirit as the Tivoli Gardens prepares for Halloween in Copenhagen, Denmark.  (Photo by Tariq Mikkel Khan / POLFOTO / AP) Superstitious beliefs more common To understand what drives some people to truly believe, two sociologists spent time with people who accept the paranormal, and conducted two nationwide surveys. Discovery News Haunted house has painful past as asylum NPR Siemens wins $466 million contract to build 70 green trains Siemens has snapped up a $466 million contract to build 70 electric trains for Amtrak. Siemens’ contract is a significant coup for the company, which is trying to expand its footprint in America. TechCrunch   US economy grew 2 percent Treasury 30-year bond yields climbed as U.S. securities fell amid speculation that asset purchases by the Federal Reserve will reignite inflation. Bloomberg Special section: Economy BBC Harry Reid faces possible historic loss Harry Reid, a key ally to President Barack Obama, is in danger of becoming the first Senate majority leader in 58 years to be booted out of office by home-state voters. Reuters Special section: Election center 2010 CNN Thousands expected at rally Comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are appealing to thousands to rally with them in the nation‘s capital for a return to “sanity.” Their fans just aren’t certain what to expect. MSNBC Blog: Government workers: ‘We need love too.’  (Christian Science Monitor) Vox News   NATION New egg safety plans unveiled Egg producers and government regulators are separately taking steps to improve egg safety in the wake of a nationwide salmonella outbreak that was tied to farms in Iowa. Des Moines Register UK and US probe terror risk The U.S. and U.K. are investigating the extent of a terror threat after explosives were found in two packages bound for the U.S. from Yemen. BBC Explosive package bore al-Qaida hallmarks Guardian Obama on terror packages from Yemen YouTube POLITICS Obama pushes tax-break plan President Barack Obama touted a proposal to provide tax relief for businesses, calling on Democrats and Republicans to join together after the midterm elections to boost the economy. Reuters Jobs, economic security top issues in last days before midterms Other elections have had their key issues. For this election, jobs and the economy have been the top issue in nearly every state and congressional district. USA TODAY Special section: Decision 2010 MSNBC HEALTH Bed rest can harm, instead of help, in pregnancy complications According to “Women’s Health Across the Lifespan” in Biological Research for Nursing, bed rest may not be the best option to prevent preterm labor and may even harm the mother and baby. ScienceDaily Vivus shares rise on optimism for weight-loss drug Shares of Vivus Inc. jumped as Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief over prospects for its weight-loss drug, Qnexa, being brought to market. BusinessWeek Pfizer recalls 38,000 bottles of Lipitor Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. announced it would recall 38,000 bottles of its blockbuster cholesterol drug Lipitor due to an unpleasant odor, the third recall related to the problem. TIME ENVIRONMENT ‘Vertical Farm’ envisions tall future for farming on skyscrapers A new book by an urban agriculture visionary aims to change the way people think about farming, offering a look into a future where city skyscrapers — not rural fields — produce the world’s food. Seattle Post-Intelligencer North Slope Borough, Shell plan joint scientific studies Shell Alaska and the North Slope Borough announced they will collaborate on scientific research aimed at concerns about petroleum drilling on Alaska’s Arctic Ocean outer continental shelf. Anchorage Daily News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Terrorists no more A growing number of writers, critics and artists have begun to push for a more realistic portrayal of Muslims. And slowly, they are succeeding. Newsweek No devils, just plenty of spirited fun Churches once ignored Halloween, uncomfortable with the holiday’s pagan roots. But increasingly, some are using it to connect with the community. Houston Chronicle Leading the Jewish way The Haaretz Forward 50: Men and women who have made a significant impact on the Jewish story in a Jewish way. Haaretz EDUCATION Vancouver, Wash. schools test iPods as classroom tools Four third-grade classes are part of a special iPods in the Classroom pilot program under way in Vancouver Public Schools. Columbian Disconnect between concept and reality of income-based school integration The concept jumped into the spotlight when the Century Foundation released a new study touting the benefits of economically integrated schools. But there’s a problem from a policy perspective. TIME   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Get on track, make train travel priority Detroit Free Press Editorial: Christie’s roadblock Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Nick Saint): Google Android is only ‘open’ if you’re the phone company CNN Editorial: Karzai still meeting low expectations Star Tribune Editorial: Obama can let Palestinians seek state recognition at the UN Christian Science Monitor Column (David Callahan): Which is the party of the rich? AOL News Cartoon (Mike Keefe): No Halloween costumes Denver Post Column (Sen. Sheldon Whithouse): Why we need a foreclosure moratorium Huffington Post   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, John Allen, Tanya Flowers, Elizabeth Quinn, Adrian Smith, Michael Makofka, Anuja Seith, Paul Wertheim, Charles Weiss and Jeff Bromberg.   GOOD NEWS Open adoption brings families together A Minnesota woman and the couple who adopted her child share their stories of how Mason, who just turned 1, united them. Star Tribune School offers ‘home away from home’ The public charter school, which recently opened in Baltimore with an inaugural ninth-grade class of 90 students, has created a “home away from home” as part of its innovative learning environment. Baltimore Sun WORLD Rescue crews find 135 missing people after Indonesia quake Rescue crews have found 135 missing people after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast, triggering a tsunami and leaving hundreds dead. CNN Clinton urges Japan and China to return to talks over disputed islands U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tried to defuse tensions between China and Japan, a strategic U.S. partner asking them to return to negotiations over a group of Pacific islands under dispute. CNN BUSINESS US wind power posts slowest quarter The U.S. wind power industry had its slowest quarter since 2007, as investors turned away after Congress did not pass a renewable power mandate, an industry group said. Reuters Intel opens factory in Vietnam Although China‘s role as the assembly line for iPhones and PCs remains unchallenged, countries like Vietnam hope for some tech business. Intel’s decision to build a major plant there jolted the tech world. San Jose Mercury News The tortoise and the solar plant The Mojave Desert is home to rare species, including the threatened desert tortoise. But a giant solar plant is under construction in the vast wilderness area. NPR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Study on digital organisms shed light on mystery of altruism A recent study uses digital evolution, in which digital organisms evolve inside a computer, to understand which recognition mechanism best contributes to the spread of altruistic behavior. LiveScience Mars gullies linked to carbon dioxide Images from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter showing new activity of the enigmatic gullies on Mars implicates carbon dioxide frost, rather than water, as the agent causing fresh flows of sand. ScienceDaily LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Harry Houdini’s staying power A new exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New York, called “Houdini: Arts and Magic,” looks at the visual legacy of Harry Houdini and how his fame managed to survive. NPR 5 ways to win people over Getting someone to really listen is no small feat. Five professional influencers share how they make the magic happen. CNN Life after death row Clarence Lee Brandley Sr. can relate to the plight of Anthony Graves, a former Texas death row inmate set free after 18 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. Houston Chronicle SPORTS Wade leads Heat to big home win Dwyane Wade scored 26 points and LeBron James had 15 points and seven assists as the Heat cruised to a one-sided win in their home opener, beating Orlando 96-70. San Francisco Chronicle Heat top Magic in home opener You Tube Lakers too much for Suns The Los Angeles Lakers have consecutive victories in Phoenix. The first sent the Lakers to the NBA finals and an eventual championship, but this one gave Phil Jackson his 1,100th victory. NBCSports Report: Vikes favoring Tarvaris Jackson Minn. Vikings coach Brad Childress is leaning toward starting backup Tarvaris Jackson as quarterback as Brett Favre recovers from two fractures to his ankle. ESPN Will Favre’s record streak continue? Kansas City Star   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Non-neighborly groups foreclosing Capt. Mike Clauer was serving in Iraq when he discovered that his home, which was completely paid for, had been foreclosed on for a couple of missed homeowners association payments. NPR   Photo of the Day A woman relaxes in the seat installation “Retextil” of Hungarian artist Angela Thiesz during the international design fair in the GRASSI Museum in Leipzig, Germany.  (Photo by Jens Meyer / 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 Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. 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