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A Pakistani paramilitary soldier stands near burning oil tankers after militants attacked a terminal in Nowshera near Peshawar, Pakistan.  (Photo by Mohammad Sajjad / AP) 1st everything-proof community Terra Vivos is a concrete-and-steel solution to the end times, whether due to climate change or nuclear war. Popular Science Poll: Views on gay marriage changing Fewer than half of Americans oppose legalized same-sex marriage, according to a new poll, showing significant shifts in public opinion on the issue since last year. CNN 10 celebrities sticking up for gay teens ABC News   Deadly blasts hit Sufi shrine in Karachi At least nine people have been killed by two blasts at a Sufi shrine in the Pakistani city of Karachi. The explosions hit the Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine on its busiest evening of the week, officials said. BBC Pakistan keeps border crossing shut Al Jazeera Dozens more NATO fuel tankers burn YouTube Is the publishing industry doomed? It‘s the busiest period in the publishing calendar. But there’s only one topic of conversation at awards ceremonies and public receptions: Is publishing doomed? The Independent Jobless claims near low New claims for unemployment benefits fell, pointing to some improvement in the troubled labor market. Reuters Job openings rise for 2nd straight month Star Tribune   NATION Report: White House squelched release of BP oil spill estimates Government scientists wanted to tell Americans early on how bad the BP oil spill could get, but the White House denied their request, a report by the staff of the national panel investigating the spill said. McClatchy Newspapers Is another Deepwater disaster inevitable? National Geographic White House blocked spill figures YouTube US deported record number of illegals The Obama administration deported a record number of illegal immigrants in the 2010 fiscal year, according to figures released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Los Angeles Times Iowa poll: Attitudes shift on immigration Des Moines Register POLITICS GOP casting call: ‘Hicky’ W.Va. look A Republican ad that shows a couple of regular-looking guys commiserating in a diner about Democratic West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin turns out to have been shot with actors, from a script, in Philadelphia. Politico Lawmakers: ‘Expand the Joint Chiefs’ Lawmakers are renewing their push to put the head of the National Guard at the same table with the top military advisers to the president and secretary of defense. The Hill Proposition 19: leading the way to legalization of pot Californians will vote on Proposition 19 which, if passed, would make recreational use of marijuana entirely legal allowing cash-strapped cities to raise funds by taxing it. TIME HEALTH Ribbons and bracelets show true colors When Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation supporters were doing a superb job associating pink with their cause, other advocacy groups took notice. Soon ribbon campaigns went crazy. Houston Chronicle Faith-based exercise works for Grandma The Bible is not customarily listed among the great fitness manifestos, but researchers found that for religious people, exercise as a form of prayer may motivate the elderly to stay fit. ABC News WH allows firms to dodge health reforms As officials put into place the first wave of changes under the health care legislation, they have tried to defuse resistance from companies by granting dozens of waivers to maintain even minimal coverage. MSNBC EDUCATION Learning disabilities often misunderstood About 80 percent of Americans believe the statement “people with learning disabilities are just as smart as you and me” to be generally accurate, according to a new poll. Education Week Schools urged to teach digital citizenship In the wake of a Rutgers University student’s suicide, researchers who study youth and the Internet say schools need to do a better job of teaching kids the basics of digital citizenship. NPR How to protect your child from online bullies CNN Community colleges’ day in the sun The long-awaited White House Summit on Community Colleges came and went without any monumental legislative or policy announcements, though observers did not expect any. Inside Higher Ed RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Vatican synod mulls Middle East exodus With Christianity dwindling in the Middle East, Pope Benedict has convened Catholic bishops to debate how to save its minority communities and promote harmony with their Muslim neighbors. Reuters Rabbis visit burnt West Bank mosque Palestinians in a West Bank town have received a group of Jewish Rabbis who brought copies of the Quran to replace those burnt in what locals say was an attack on a mosque by Jewish settlers. Al Jazeera   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Isaac Lee): The media versus the drug cartels Slate Column (Karin Tanabe): Michelle Obama tops ‘power list’ Politico Column (Jim Geraghty): What the NRCC can seize National Review Editorial (Marc Ambinder): Being Bob Woodward The Atlantic Column (Dean Baker): Economics 101 for deficit hawks Guardian Editorial: Create level playing field for all political parties Denver Post Column (Mark Morford): You want the good news, or the bad news? San Francisco Chronicle Column (Gerard Russell): Bob Woodward’s missing Afghan perspective Foreign Policy   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Tanya Flowers, Selena Williams, Anne Lawver, Jeff Bromberg, Brigitte Leschhorn, John Harvell, Charles Weiss, Ayesha Sharma, Mahvish Kazmi and Cat Van Le.   GOOD NEWS Nonprofit marks 10 years of helping women find opportunity The nonprofit Dress for Success prepares to celebrate a decade of helping women suit up for life-changing jobs. Boston Herald US military aims to use 50 percent renewable energy within 10 years Of all places, the U.S. military has proven one of the fiercest proponents of renewable energy, and for totally practical reasons — most importantly cost and safety. Popular Science WORLD Toxic red sludge reaches Danube The toxic red sludge that burst out of a metals plant reservoir and inundated three villages reached the mighty Danube, but no immediate damage was evident on Europe’s second-longest river. TIME Toxic spill an ecological catastrophe BBC Israel gets closer to passing loyalty law In a move likely to fuel tensions with its minority Arab population, Israel moved a step closer to passing a law that would require new citizens of the state to declare their loyalty to a “Jewish state.” CNN Abbas: no building freeze, no peace talks Jerusalem Post BUSINESS Even the rich stress about retirement A recent study states anxiety levels running high among the affluent looking at retirement, as well as lingering doubt about financial preparedness for that phase of life. Newsweek Impact investing seeks to make money while doing good It’s called impact investing, and its supporters say it combines the shrewdness of the for-profit marketplace with an earnest desire to do good. San Francisco Chronicle ENVIRONMENT Need directions? Pull my finger A new device that gently tugs on the skin on a person’s finger to indicate which direction a driver should turn could replace the talking GPS devices in many cars. Discovery News Solar surprise for climate issue The sun’s influence on modern-day global warming may have been overestimated, a study suggests. Scientists found patterns in solar output in the years 2004-2007 that challenge existing models. BBC Special section: All about the sun Space.com SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Keeping the masses safe on the Internet Recognizing that all the technology in the world can’t protect the Internet from attacks, the security industry is targeting an education campaign at the weakest link — the computer users.  (CNET News) InSecurity Complex Sikorsky’s motorized sleigh and other forgotten Soviet snowmobiles Russia‘s armed “aerosleds” may look like science fiction, but they’re a real part of Russia’s history. The Russians thrived, due in large part to the bizarre, Star Wars-esque snowcraft. Jalopnik LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT ‘I like it on ...’: Facebook status updates ‘new breast cancer campaign’ A new suggestive “I like it on ...” Facebook status update craze that has swept the social networking site is a new campaign to help raise awareness for breast cancer. Telegraph.co.uk Stories of the wrongly imprisoned In a new book, men who served anywhere from 18 months to 26 years behind bars for crimes they did not commit tell their stories. Ultimately they were freed — many of them thanks to DNA evidence. CNN SPORTS Yankees rally past Twins in Game 1 The New York Yankees simply own the Minnesota Twins in the playoffs. Mark Teixeira hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Yankees rallied to a 6-4 victory. Sports Illustrated Phils’ Roy Halladay hurls 2nd no-hitter in playoff history Roy Halladay threw the second no-hitter in postseason history, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. CBSSports Halladay finishes the no-no MLB.com   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Scientific expertise lacking among ‘doubters’ of climate change Scientists unconvinced that human beings have contributed significantly to climate change have far less expertise and prominence in climate research compared with scientists who are convinced. ScienceDaily   Photo of the Day Australia’s Joshua Jefferis performs on the rings during the Commonwealth Games at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi.  (Photo by Gurinder Osan / 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. 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