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Andrew Lapchynski, 22, is greeted by employees as he enters Best Buy on Black Friday in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Lapchynski came into the store to buy a television.  (Photo by Tony Dejak / AP) Radiation risk from flying dwarfs that of body scanners Amidst protests over airport security procedures, what’s often overlooked is that flying itself dwarfs the radiation doses delivered by the new body scanners which equal what you get in two minutes flying. Discovery News Airport scanners and radiation risks CBS News Obama lagging on endangered species Environmental groups are criticizing the Obama administration for what they say is a continuing backlog of plants and animals in need of protection under the Endangered Species Act. Kansas City Star Extinctions expected to increase this century ScienceDaily   Black Friday: Giving up sleep for discounts Shoppers gave up sleep and ventured into the pre-dawn darkness, filling the area’s malls and big box stores in quests for bargains on the first shopping day of the holiday season known as Black Friday. Philadelphia Inquirer Blog: 7 ways to use social media to score at sales Huffington Post Black Friday shopping Yahoo! News US, South Korea prepare for military exercises against North Korea Officials in North Korea have warned that they are on the brink of war with the South, as the United States and South Korea prepare to conduct a joint training exercise in the Yellow Sea. Christian Science Monitor North Korea warns against US involvement CBS News Teenagers adrift for 50 days reach land Three teenage boys who spent 50 days adrift in a tiny boat in the Pacific walked ashore on shaky legs after their chance rescue — celebrated at home as a miracle bringing them back from the dead. Houston Chronicle Teens rescued after 50 days adrift at sea MSNBC   NATION Bad memory? Blame it on jet lag Jet lag can not only leave travelers feeling cranky, it can also cause memory and learning problems long after the return to a regular schedule, according to a new study. Globeandmail.com Gulf looks to retirees for post-spill boom For all the oil spill claims and cleanup work by BP, retirees from the North may be the best survival bet for some Gulf Coast resort towns this winter. MSNBC Post office cuts cause economic and emotional blows Faced with an $8.5 billion loss, the U.S. Postal Service has been cutting back: slashing hours, combining routes and closing offices, resulting in customer distress. NPR POLITICS Close Ohio gay-rights vote mirrors the national debate Thirty years ago, a vote like the one just decided in this university town wouldn‘t have happened; gay-rights activism hadn’t taken root across most of America. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bipartisanship wanted but elusive in DC Polls show Americans want bipartisanship from the new balance of power in Washington, but so far there is little indication that President Barack Obama and resurgent Republicans will work together. Reuters HEALTH Medical errors stay stubbornly at same levels, despite intensive efforts The number of medical errors and unavoidable mistakes, termed patient harms, have not gone down despite serious efforts to improve things, researchers from Harvard Medical School reported. Medical News Today The formula for lasting weight loss? The world’s largest diet study has come up with the most effective way of maintaining weight loss. The Independent RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Making space for sane spirituality Atheist organizations are unleashing a barrage of ads in various media, escalating their struggle against faith-based enemies. The campaign is an attempt to neutralize the stigma of atheism and recruit allies. Huffington Post Pope book reopens Jewish-Catholic rift A newly released interview with Pope Benedict XVI revives a bitter Catholic-Jewish dispute over whether the Roman Catholic Church did enough to save Jews from Hitler. USA TODAY SPORTS 1 year later, Tiger tries to move on The dark sedan backed into a spot waiting to whisk Tiger Woods to the airport. Lingering behind the car was a friend who was still wrestling with divided loyalties — to Woods and his former wife. NBCSports 2nd half collapse keeps Lions from ending losing tradition For the second time in many weeks and third time this month, the Lions blew a second-half lead in an avalanche of turnovers, undisciplined penalties and defensive breakdowns. Detroit Free Press Special section: Patriot vs. Lions play-by-play ESPN EDUCATION Experts give tips to college grads seeking 1st job A college degree is no longer the ticket to the American dream. Graduates now must quickly learn how to promote themselves in the competitive job market. USA TODAY Blog: Opera report: 10 mobile web facts about Generation Y  (ZDNet) iGeneration Stanford promotes design creativity Dozens of innovative products and startup companies have emerged from classes offered at the school named for Plattner, founder of German software company SAP. San Francisco Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Video (Amnesty International): 16 days of activism for women’s rights YouTube Editorial: Obama uses gunboat diplomacy with North Korea — and China Christian Science Monitor Column (Hannah Lewis): Don’t delay healthy kids legislation Des Moines Register Blog (John B. Judis): Is the Republican comeback just a flash in the pan?  (The New Republic) Citizan Cohn Column (E.J. Dionne, Jr): The Thanksgiving wars? No thanks Truthdig Cartoon (Mike Thompson): Sarah Palin in 2012? Detroit Free Press Column (Cathleen Falsani): Being thankful is always in style Religion News Service Column (Clancy Sigal): Things I give thanks for Guardian Column (Hampton Stevens): A 7-step plan for reclaiming Thanksgiving The Atlantic   Site edited by: Kristen Toland, Kathie Raikes, Sevim Yolacti, Daishi Sato, Adrian Smith, John Harvell, Sara Stewart, Anuja Seith, Charles Weiss, Tanya Flowers, Brigitte Leschhorn, Lynne Adams, Rachel Wright, Jayalaxmi Arasalike and Jodi McMaster.   GOOD NEWS At 1 Afghan base, there’s an extra reason to be thankful The fact that there were no casualties during a recent incident was an extra reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving, despite being in a war thousands of miles away from friends, family and football. McClatchy Newspapers US troops get taste of Thanksgiving USA TODAY Soyuz capsule lands safely with space station crew Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth tonight after a five-monthlong stay at the International Space Station. MSNBC Hope from gloom of choir scandal Two boys were trafficked from Zambia to the United States to work unpaid with the promise of a U.S. education. Thanks to a federal investigation, they are getting that chance. CNN WORLD Industry watchdog to probe energy giants The accounts of U.K. energy suppliers are to be investigated after the industry watchdog discovered profit margins soared 38 percent in the wake of consumer price hikes. The Independent Irish voters give damning verdict on bailout crisis Local polling shows that Fianna Fail, which has been in power for 53 years of its 84-year history, will be pushed into an unprecedented fourth place in its traditional stronghold. The Telegraph Harman calls to tackle global violence against women International Development Secretary Harriet Harman pledged to help the coalition achieve its goal of spending 0.7 percent of national income on foreign aid by 2013. BBC Nearly 1,200 women killed in Pakistan in 2010 Times of India BUSINESS As small businesses get loans, job outlook shows promise Some small businesses say they’re finding it easier to get loans, a development that could help jump-start a tepid recovery and sluggish job market. USA TODAY Shoppers come to spend on Black Friday Early-bird bargain-hunters scooped up “Black Friday” deals on everything from TVs to toys across the United States, but many said discounts were not as deep as those offered last year Reuters Blog: Ultimate Black Friday tech deals  (TIME) Techland The great copper heist The scope and frequency of the copper thefts threatened to disrupt a far more important target — the wiring and plumbing that makes up the central nervous system of the city itself. BusinessWeek SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Technology lets libraries share with the world Powerful scanners allow for the preservation and easy dissemination of ancient texts, but the volume of material waiting to be processed is enormous. Los Angeles Times Dinosaur die-off cleared way for gigantic mammals They just needed some leg room: New research shows the great dinosaur die-off made way for mammals to explode in size — some more massive than several elephants put together. St. Louis Post-Dispatch ENVIRONMENT Observing brotherly (and sisterly) love in the animal world Steve Jenkins writes about animal siblings with surprising attributes — like most humans, elephants are born one at a time, and older sister elephants babysit their younger siblings while the mother is away. NPR Scientists worry North Pacific salmon may run out of food With the number of salmon in the North Pacific having doubled in the past 50 years, scientists are increasingly concerned there may not be enough food to support them. McClatchy Newspapers LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Mark Twain on truth and fiction He banned its publication until 100 years after his death. Now, the wait for Twain’s autobiography is over. Guardian Enabling the disabled to play sweet music The musicians of interPLAY company band, with and without cognitive disabilities, are practicing an extremely complex Brazilian jazz piece for a 2011 concert. NPR   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Homeowners get past loan restrictions Real estate professionals call it “buy and bail,” acquiring a new house before the buyer’s credit rating is ruined by walking away from the old one because it’s worth less than the mortgage. Bloomberg   Photo of the Day The shadow of Alissa Czisny of the U.S. as she practices during the training session prior to the Ice Skating Bompard Trophy at Bercy arena in Paris.  (Photo by Francois Mori / 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 Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold. 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