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Protesters remove wires in front of Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands of red-shirted protesters threatened to force soldiers from Thailand's capital, raising tensions in a nonviolent bid to bring down the government.   (Photo by Toon Akkanibut / AP) Honoring a long life Among the duties of the consul general of Barbados in New York is a charming custom. When a Barbadian here turns 100, the consul attends the birthday party, celebrating the person’s life and longevity. New York Times Knowing a product's 'water footprint' may help conserve H20 Environmentalists think food products should be labeled according to how much water is used to produce them, allowing consumers and businesses to be more conscious of their purchases. Scientific American Special section: Fresh water National Geographic   Protesters force Thai troops to retreat Thai troops have withdrawn from several security posts in the capital, under pressure from some 80,000 jubilant Red Shirts protesters who mounted a new rally to demand fresh elections. Sydney Morning Herald Red Shirts opt for psychological warfare Bangkok Post Discussion: Q&A: Thailand protests BBC US to increase housing loans The Obama administration said that it would widen the reach of its home loan modification program, which could help thousands of unemployed homeowners. Detroit Free Press US bank failures reach 41 BusinessWeek Obama's mortgage rescue plan YouTube ID theft hits 3.3 million college students A Minnesota company that processes loans for students nationwide has reported a major theft of "personally identifiable information" involving 3.3 million students after a break-in at its headquarters. Minneapolis Star Tribune   NATION Cigarette taxes are gold rush for states Cash-strapped states are hitting smokers hard in the pocketbook, raising cigarette taxes to help plug budget shortfalls. USA TODAY Judge in 9/11 suit pushes boundaries A federal judge rejected a settlement that would have paid $575 million to thousands of people who fell ill after working in the toxic ash of the World Trade Center. Columbia Daily Tribune POLITICS Lobbying giants cash in on overhaul While patients, taxpayers and lawmakers debate the impact of the health care law that President Barack Obama signed, one result of the epic battle is clear: a bonanza for Washington, D.C., lobbyists. NPR Ruling allows contributions to activist groups for campaigns A federal appeals court handed another victory to opponents of campaign-finance restrictions, striking down limits on individual contributions to advocacy groups. Washington Post Special section: Campaign finance New York Times BUSINESS Economic growth may not be repeated The burst of energy the economy showed at the end of last year isn't likely to be repeated anytime soon. TIME US set to make $8B from bailing out Citi Among the banks that rule Wall Street, Citigroup got a bailout that was bigger than the rest. Now the company is about to pay a king's ransom for its federal rescue. MSNBC ENVIRONMENT EPA moving to veto permit for W.Va.'s largest surface mine Coal industry officials and lawmakers believe the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will revoke a permit for the largest surface mine in West Virginia. Daily Mail Mother birds know best Mother birds communicate with their developing chicks before they even hatch by leaving them messages in the egg, new research has found. ScienceDaily SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Your fat may help you heal It frequently happens in science that what you throw away turns out to be most valuable. It happened to Deepak Nagrath, but not for long. ScienceDaily Facebook plans to add 'place' feature Posting locations in addition to status messages has become a major theme of online social networking. Now Facebook has proposed creating a way for people to add their locations to their pages. CNN SPORTS Braves in spotlight in Cox's last season The Braves finally confirmed what almost everyone had suspected, which is that Jon Heyward will in fact be their starting right fielder when the season begins. Sports Illustrated J.P. Prince vaults Vols past Ohio State While Ohio State tried to stay in the game with a perimeter attack to the bitter end, the Tennessee Volunteers pummeled Ohio State under the basket. St. Louis Post-Dispatch RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY European bishops rally behind the pope Catholic churches in Europe rallied behind Pope Benedict, rejecting claims that he covered up child sex abuse by priests. Toronto Star Special section: The Vatican's watchdog BBC Religion and science are compatible, award winner says Francisco J. Ayala has won this year's prestigious and lucrative Templeton Prize for his life's work arguing that science and religion are compatible. Vancouver Sun   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The 'iPad Era' dawns Computerworld Column: Child abuse and the church Newsweek Column: Turning off lights won't fix problems Toronto Star Column: Nuclear deal marks step forward for foes The Independent Blog: The queer case of the cartoonist killer Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: The odd couples Weekly Standard Column: Google is gutsy to spit in China's eye USA TODAY Editorial: How about endangered species hour? Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Jodi McMaster, Jennifer Yirinec, Nabila Dellil, George Knowles, Antonio Jules, Brad Hess, Tanya Flowers, Jeff Bromberg, Jessica Flier, Michael Makofka, Ayesha Sharma and Rick Dossey.   GOOD NEWS Healing grief by sharing online Wouldhavesaid.com gives grieving people a place to connect to their deceased loved ones and one another. The site is one of many forums on the Web where people can go to share their stories. CNN Mo. church gives away gowns New and gently used gowns with sequins, satin and tulle were arranged by size on overflowing clothing racks to be given away for free at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church in the Kansas City area. Kansas City Star WORLD Europeans to bring economies closer Jolted by the Greek debt crisis and alarmed at the prospect of bailing out a fellow member state, European Union leaders promised new efforts to coordinate policies to bring their economies closer. New York Times Plan to stabilize euro Associated Press Iraq coalition talks 'open to all' The leader of the secular alliance that narrowly won Iraq's parliamentary election has offered to work with all parties to form a coalition government. BBC EDUCATION History becomes a flash point as states debate standards Flash points in the social studies debates tend to occur in the teaching of history, from what should be taught to when and how much. Education Week Bill requiring seat belts on school buses shot down by Senate A proposal to require seat belts on school buses was trounced in the Senate. The amendment would have required all buses purchased after June 30 to have three-point shoulder and lap belts. Denver Post HEALTH Women on the soccer field may be reaping surprising benefits Playing soccer improves the health of women, especially in the areas of balance and muscle strength. That appears true even for women who never played in high school or college. Baltimore Sun Mini portion plea for food makers Food manufacturers are being asked to start making smaller versions of unhealthy snacks to help the public stick to a healthier diet. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT TV experiment sparks ethical concerns A French TV show has raised questions about when it's acceptable to subject people to emotional harm as part of a psychological experiment. NPR Filming fellow veterans coming home Back from Iraq or Afghanistan, veterans pick up cameras to show the challenges of coming home to a civilian lifestyle. "Not a lot of people have asked them to tell their story," says the film's maker. Christian Science Monitor   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Worldwide scientists crack 'entire genetic code' of cancer Scientists have unlocked the entire genetic code of two of the most common cancers — skin and lung — a move they say could revolutionize cancer care. BBC   Photo of the Day Cherry blossom trees are in bloom at the tidal basin in Washington, D.C., as the 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival begins.  (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / 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 It's easier to put on slippers than to carpet the whole world. Al Franken 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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