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Local residents in Shichigahama, Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan, look at a wave washing stairs built on the shore at a fishing port.  (Photo by Shuji Kajiyama / AP) Economists: Recovering 8.4 M lost jobs years away The U.S. recession lasted about 18 months. Recovering the 8.4 million jobs lost in the downturn, however, could take the better part of a decade, some economists predict. Denver Post Payrolls probably declined in February Bloomberg How US Olympians pay the rent For the most part, Olympians are just regular people who have to make a living as teachers, fitness instructors or market researchers, all while putting in hours of grueling sports training. CNNMoney   Japan 'cautious' as tsunami alert canceled A tsunami warning remained in effect in Japan after waves of up to 4 feet in height hit coastlines in the north of the country in the wake of the major earthquake in Chile. CNN Monster quake a catastrophe for Chile San Francisco Chronicle Special section: Earthquakes BBC Powerful earthquake rocks Chile Telegraph.co.uk Tea Party's Medina firing up the race for Texas governor Debra Medina of the Tea Party movement is making a Sarah Palin-like impact with policies stressing property rights and gun ownership. Guardian Military suicides are causing civilian casualties, too While the military's suicide rate is comparable to civilian rates, the increase is alarming because the armed services traditionally had lower suicide rates than the general population. McClatchy   NATION Ill. considers a ban on red-light cameras Red-light cameras are catching flack from activists and lawmakers who say they are unnecessary and actually create more accidents than they are meant to prevent. ABC News Big change proposed for Mo. taxes Wrestling with your state income tax return? Missouri legislators are weighing a plan that would do away with that chore. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Pentagon will allow troops broad access to social-media sites The Pentagon reversed a directive that has blocked access from U.S. military computers to about 10 social-networking sites, such as YouTube and MySpace. BusinessWeek POLITICS Pelosi struggles to corral votes for health care bill The future of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul now rests largely with two blocs of swing Democrats in the House of Representatives. New York Times John Linder to retire Veteran Rep. John Linder (R-Ga.), an early ally of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and an outspoken fiscal conservative, announced he was retiring. Politico Social secretary steps down White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers is stepping down after heavy criticism when an uninvited couple crashed the administration's first state dinner. Toronto Star WINTER OLYMPICS US bobsled team wins gold for the first time in 62 years Steven Holcomb drove USA-1 to the Olympic gold medal in four-man bobsledding, ending a 62-year drought for the Americans. NPR Special section: 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Associated Press Bode eliminated from slalom Bode Miller skied out of the men's slalom race, his final Olympic event. Miller straddled the fifth gate on a fog-shrouded, snowy day. He stood by the side of the course looking mystified by his mistake. Sports Illustrated HEALTH Talk your way out of chronic back pain? Patients involved in cognitive behavioral therapy focused on beliefs and behaviors regarding exercise experienced measurably more relief from pain and disability than those who did not. ABC News Special section: Cognitive behavioral therapy Psychology Today Marijuana use can up psychosis risk Long-term use of marijuana can lead to increased risk of developing hallucinations, delusions and psychosis, a new study shows. HealthDay Interval training can cut exercise hours Some experts say intense exercise sessions could help people squeeze an entire week's workout into less than an hour. Google News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Geek girls make a point at Linux Expo Mirano Cafiero, 8, and Saskia and Malakai Wade, 12, gave a presentation during the Women in Open Source segment at the Southern California Linux Expo. San Jose Mercury News Facebook awarded patent for news feeds Facebook now owns the patent on news feeds. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent for "dynamically providing a news feed about a user of a social network." San Francisco Chronicle Can math and science solve crimes? Mathematicians have built a model that allows them to analyze criminal "hotspots" — areas where crimes may occur. ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT Snails point to forest recovery Researchers studying changes in animal populations after forest fires have concluded that snails are a good indicator of forest recovery. ScienceDaily Iceberg dislodged in Antarctic collision A massive iceberg has broken away from the Mertz Glacier in the Australian Antarctic Territory after another enormous iceberg, B9B, collided with the tongue of the glacier. Environment News Service Vast Antarctic iceberg 'threat to marine life' BBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Sharing the spirit of Francis and Clare Three long-separated American Franciscan congregations have come together in a project to "companion" a growing province of diverse West African women. National Catholic Reporter Ancient story gets a modern twist for Jewish holiday Commemorating the biblical story of Esther, who saves the Jewish people in Persia from extermination, Purim is a reminder of God's love and the reality of human arrogance. Springfield News-Leader Blog: Purim 2010: what it's all about Beliefnet   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Whose God wins for divorcing parents? Newsweek Blog: Passing health care The Atlantic Column: An Olympic Games as white as snow Vancouver Sun Column: Pelosi's choice: Rangel or the swamp RealClearPolitics Column: Is our health care system a liability? Huffington Post Editorial: Clueless in Ky. New York Times Editorial: Think smaller for health reform Indianapolis Star Column: Girls, your driving is getting worse Toronto Star   Site edited by: Jessica Flier, Jodi McMaster, Jennifer Yirinec, Laura Noueihed, George Knowles, Michael J. Bobak, Antonio Jules, Amy Helfman, Rick Dossey, Walt Chiu, Tanya Flowers, Michael Makofka, Paul Wertheim and Selena Williams.   GOOD NEWS Classical stars unite for charity Some of the most popular classical music stars have gathered in London to record a charity song for the Disasters Emergency Committee. BBC Hero dogs have their day Snowflake, a 4-year-old Australian shepherd, and Ricky, a 7-year-old standard poodle, will be inducted into the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association's Animal Hall of Fame. Courier-Post WORLD Flooding kills dozens in southwest Haiti At least 11 people have been killed after heavy rain caused flooding in southwestern areas of quake-hit Haiti, officials say. Press TV Haiti plans to shrink capital, shift settlements Wall Street Journal Building the 1st 'Palestinian settlement' Rawabi will be the first purpose-built Palestinian city. The developers say it will eventually house more than 40,000 people, and will take more than five years to build. BBC BUSINESS Thefts by employees a big problem made bigger in hard times Retailers spend a lot of time and money to prevent shoplifting, but a bigger threat to the bottom line is the person behind the counter. Kansas City Star Apple admits child labor used at its assembly plants Technology giant Apple has admitted that child labor was used at the factories that build its computers, iPods and mobile phones. Telegraph.co.uk LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT After digital switch, basic TV offers alternative to cable For the one-time cost of the set and the $75 antenna, viewers with old-fashioned TVs can receive the same plethora of channels as cable customers, as long as they have a digital converter box. NPR Winning night for 'Precious' at 41st NAACP Image Awards At the 41st NAACP Image Awards, "Precious" was named outstanding motion picture and outstanding independent film. ABC News SPORTS Feds likely to subpoena elite athletes in Galea HGH investigation Federal law enforcement officials have alerted a number of world-class athletes to expect grand jury subpoenas in the case against Canadian physician Anthony Galea. Sports Illustrated Jordan reaches deal to buy Bobcats Michael Jordan struck a deal to buy a controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats, making the NBA's greatest player the owner of the money-losing team in his home state. USA TODAY Special section: Fan ranker: Who will be MVP? NBC Sports Fighting Irish keep chugging Notre Dame thrust itself back into the NCAA tournament picture with a 78-64 win over Georgetown, its second straight win over a Top 25 team. ESPN EDUCATION Protests on San Diego campus Anger boiled over on the University of California, San Diego, campus, where students took over the chancellor's office to protest the hanging of a noose in a campus library. Detroit Free Press Extracurricular spending adds up at budget-cutting Colo. school districts A Denver Post analysis of spending at the state's three largest districts found millions of dollars being spent with limited oversight on food, travel and other discretionary items. Denver Post   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Smart kids ignored? Disparities in gifted education reported In its focus on education, the federal government largely ignores the idea of helping gifted kids reach their highest potential, leaving those tasks to states and local school districts. USA TODAY   Photo of the Day An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police guards the Olympic flame at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia.  (Photo by Elaine Thompson / 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 If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success. John D. 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