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First-grader Heidi David, 6, uses her fingers to solve a “Hello Kitty” arithmetic question during a “teach in” on the steps of the Capitol in Atlanta.  (Photo by Erik S. Lesser / AP) Georgia schools offer object lesson in living with cutbacks As the economy continues to falter, many governors are warning of more cuts. How do school districts cope with reduced budgets? Franklin County, in northeast Georgia, provides an object lesson. NPR Cities frozen, frustrated people get hot The second day after a major snowstorm covered the New York region, frustration reigned because of still-snowed-in streets and slowly clearing skies. USA TODAY Blizzards cause havoc on US East Coast Guardian   China cuts quotas for rare earths export China cut its export quotas for rare earths by 35 percent in the first round of permits for 2011. Bloomberg China will curtail rare earth exports Denver Post US resumes rare earth mining YouTube US can’t seal Afghan-Pakistan border American troops are focusing on fighting Taliban militants and defending vulnerable towns on Afghan soil, as it has become practically impossible to stop insurgents. MSNBC Interview: How America fights its wars TIME More US states to follow Arizona’s push for tougher immigration laws Many state legislators across the U.S. are drafting measures that match or go further than Arizona’s law, which requires police to check the immigration status of people stopped for questioning. Bloomberg   NATION Diplomats object to US over import of drug for executions British diplomats have complained to the U.S. government about a drug imported from the U.K. being used in the execution of death row prisoners. The Independent High winds blamed as cause of Maine ski lift derailment High winds caused the derailment of a ski lift at the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Resort that left eight people injured. CNN How common are serious ski lift accidents? Christian Science Monitor POLITICS 2012 hopefuls’ first big decision: how to announce candidacy In politics, first impressions have always been important. But in the age of Twitter and Facebook, they will take on a new level of significance. The Hill Judge clears way for Murkowski Alaska Senate win A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by Joe Miller that challenged his loss in Alaska‘s election for a U.S. Senate seat, clearing the way for state officials to certify Lisa Murkowski’s historic write-in victory. Reuters EDUCATION New laws hit the books in new year New state laws taking effect on New Year’s Day show that legislators are concerned about protecting consumers, children and state coffers. USA TODAY Effect of college on volunteering is greatest among disadvantaged A new study shows a college education has a much greater impact on volunteering rates among individuals from underprivileged backgrounds than among those from more fortunate circumstances. Medical News Today HEALTH Orange juice lowers diastolic blood pressure in healthy volunteers According to a small study, drinking orange juice had beneficial effects on diastolic blood pressure and microvascular reactivity. MedPage Today Deadliest cancer getting smaller chunk of research dollars Lung cancer is the most deadly form of cancer in the U.S., killing about 157,300 people every year. And yet lung cancer attracts fewer federal research dollars than the other leading forms of cancer demise. HealthDay LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Marcella Hazan brings Italy to America When Marcella Hazan came to the United States in 1955, one of her first priorities was figuring out how she would feed her husband, Victor. NPR Publisher confirms Julian Assange book WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he’s being forced into penning an autobiography to keep his organization from going under. ABC News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY With paper and pencils, missioners rebuild education in southern Sudan Solidarity has made a 15-year commitment to accompany the people of Southern Sudan and be an integral part of the church‘s mission during the excitement and pain of a new country’s birth. Catholic News Service Federal appeals court dismisses Establishment Clause challenge A federal appeals court sided with Arlington County, Virginia, in a legal battle over affordable housing in the neighborhood of Clarendon. WTOP   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Nushin Arbabzadah): The resurgence of Afghanistan’s spiritual bazaar Guardian Editorial: Threatened cuts in mental health services would deal a severe blow to the county jail Houston Chronicle Blog (Ian Crouch): Google explains the blizzard  (The New Yorker) The Book Bench Column (Kalpana Sharma): Binayak Sen: India’s war on a man of peace Guardian Editorial (Barry E. DiGregorio): Don’t send bugs to Red Planet New Scientist Column (Claire Mallison): Human rights heroes Australian Broadcasting Company Cartoon (Tom Tomorrow): The year in crazy: part 2 Salon Cartoon (Tom Tomorrow): The year in crazy: part 1 Credo Action   Site edited by: Mahvish Kazmi, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Laura Hardman, Kathie Raikes, Sevim Yolacti, Anuja Seith, Cat Van Le, Sara Stewart, Robert Hang, Diana Shaw, Jeff Bromberg, Alexa Even, George Knowles and Charles Weiss.   GOOD NEWS Gold-coated liposomes could make chemo more effective Delivering cancer drugs inside gold-coated liposomes, an invention developed at the University of Arizona, could kill cancer cells more effectively without harming healthy cells and causing side effects. Medical News Today Cut from the same cloth Quynh-Anh McMahan draws on her experience to empower refugee craftswomen in Houston. Houston Chronicle Lucky foods for the new year What one eats often depends on his or her family heritage. Here are some of the world’s popular culinary traditions for an auspicious new year. Smithsonian WORLD Iraqi prime minister says US not welcome after 2011 Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has closed the door on any possibility that American troops might be asked to stay in Iraq beyond the mutually agreed end of 2011 pullout date. ABC News Israeli companies building Palestinian city are boycotting settlements Twenty Israeli companies that are helping to build a new Palestinian city in the West Bank have agreed to boycott goods and services from settlements. Jewish Telegraphic Agency Israelis seize Palestinian homes from families Gulf News Letter urges Israeli girls to avoid dating Arabs CNN BUSINESS Everything gold is new again In stormy times, investors look for something solid to hang onto. The World Bank president, Robert Zoellick, suggested that the world’s economies could use gold to help stabilize currencies. Newsweek Data shows lingering risk to recovery House prices and consumer confidence have fallen more than expected, according to new data released, emphasizing the lingering risk that a weak housing market will undermine the U.S. economic recovery. Financial Times Where are the jobs? Overseas CBS News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Can geothermal energy pick up steam? Amid the rush to alternative energies, geothermal advocates sense a new chance to mine the heat rising from Earth’s white-hot core. National Geographic Rodents were diverse and abundant when our human ancestors evolved Rodents have been one of the most common mammals in Africa for the past 50 million years and are now helping shed light on human evolution. ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT San Francisco residents recycle Christmas trees Choosing Christmas trees that had to be chopped down may not be environmentally friendly, but San Francisco residents can chip in to their green disposal. San Francisco Chronicle Dust shatters like breaking glass Dust particles shatter in a pattern resembling that of broken glass, according to new research, which may have implications for predicting both weather and climate change. LiveScience Wheat poised to weather climate change Discovery News SPORTS Eagles lose with ‘pathetic’ effort After clinching the NFC East with help from the Green Bay Packers, a disgusted Andy Reid used those words to describe a flat, sloppy, 24-14 loss to Minnesota. Philadelphia Inquirer Behind the mic: Vick’s comeback Sports Illustrated Dome-field advantage could send Falcons to Super Bowl The Falcons were frustrated about what could have been in their Monday night loss to New Orleans that allowed their NFC South rivals to qualify for the playoffs. Sporting News Saints edge Falcons, clinch playoff spot Associated Press   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Water disarms bombs A watery blade is saving the lives of American soldiers in Afghanistan. The “Stingray” uses explosives to craft a blade of water that slices through metal bombs. Discovery News   Photo of the Day A woman, center, looks on near a Santa Claus toy at a gift store while red lanterns are seen reflected in the shop window in Beijing.  (Photo by Alexander F. Yuan / 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 I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong. Leo Rosten Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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