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Reuben Steiger, CEO of Millions of Us, poses next to his computer showing an animated image of himself, at his office in Sausalito, Calif.   (Photo by Jeff Chiu / AP) Virtual reality makes real-world cash, boosts self-esteem Worldwide, millions are offering up their credit cards to create their own avatar in "Wee World," advance their criminal empire in "Mafia World," or explore, interact and travel in a virtual world in "Second Life." ABC News Can the Web, social networks improve metropolitan Detroit region? Detroit Free Press Goldman Sachs charged with $1B fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Goldman Sachs Group Inc., accusing the company of defrauding investors by misstating and omitting key facts that contributed to the financial crisis. Bloomberg   Thai protest leaders elude capture Thai commandos staged a raid to capture some leaders of the anti-government protests that have gridlocked parts of Bangkok for more than a month, a senior government official said. New York Times Thai PM delays speech after botched arrests Reuters Special section: Protesters settle into city BBC Federal judge strikes down National Day of Prayer statute A federal judge in Wisconsin struck down the federal statute that established the National Day of Prayer, finding it in violation of the constitutional ban on government-backed religion. CNN Earth's missing heat could haunt us later, report reveals The rise in greenhouse gases means far more energy is coming into Earth's climate system than is going out, but half of that energy is missing and could reappear as another sign of climate change. Reuters   NATION Obama widens some medical rights for same-sex partners President Barack Obama ordered new rules issued aimed at granting hospital visitation rights to same-sex partners, and making it easier for gays and lesbians to make medical decisions on behalf of their partners. New York Times Special section: Read the memo NPR Tea party names its heroes and targets Leaders of the Tea Party Express marked Tax Day by celebrating their efforts over the last year and unveiling a list of "heroes" and "targets" for November's midterm elections. CNN Special section: Tax Day tea parties Huffington Post Budget, taxes, economic policy Polling Report Teachers reach agreement on deal with New York City on misconduct system Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the city’s teachers union have agreed to do away with “rubber rooms” and speed up hearings for teachers accused of wrongdoing. New York Times Crist vetoes bill on teacher merit pay Christian Science Monitor POLITICS Supreme imbalance: Court leans heavy on Harvard and Yale When Justice John Paul Stevens retires this summer, the eight remaining members of the Supreme Court will be comprised entirely of legal minds trained at two law schools: Harvard and Yale. McClatchy Newspapers The cost of 'no' The Republican Party has assumed the mantle of "the party of no." But at what cost to taxpayers? Here's a breakdown of the most expensive word in American political history. Vanity Fair HEALTH E. coli declines, but other foodborne illnesses a worry U.S. officials report a continuing decline in food-related illnesses caused by several common bacteria, including the most virulent form of E. coli. HealthDay H1N1 fading, but not gone MedPage Today Health insurance companies' fast food holdings raise red flag The investments of large insurers of health, disability and long term care in fast food chains like McDonald's and Pizza Hut have raised the interest of a study in the American Journal of Public Health. CBS News EDUCATION San Jose State to lay off 76 staff and eliminate 49 positions in budget crunch Faced with an $18 million shortfall, San Jose State announced that it will lay off 76 staff members, eliminate 49 vacant positions, reduce part-time faculty and cut operating expenses. San Jose Mercury News Advocates push for a new definition of career readiness As educators push schools to produce high school graduates who are ready to succeed in college or good jobs, an association is trying to influence policy by defining what it considers to be "career readiness." Education Week LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT More people are turning to the Web to watch favorite shows TVs come in all shapes and sizes, but more and more viewers aren't getting their fill of sitcoms from televisions at all. They're getting it online. Houston Chronicle Broadcasters team up for mobile TV service CNET News Hate speech flying like bullets in games Online game players trade racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic insults so frequently that game makers are taking steps to tone down the rhetoric. Sydney Morning Herald RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Private libraries scramble to rescue endangered books from time's ravages Inside a locked reading room atop a staircase at the Salem Athenaeum, hundreds of theological books — including some that are nearly 500 years old — are once again stirring up debate. Religion News Service Africa goes to church, the mosque and the witch doctor In his cramped hut at the end of an alleyway in the coastal Tanzanian town of Bagamoyo, traditional healer Dr. Msilo treats patients for a variety of mental and physical problems. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Earth to Congress The Nation Column: Not a lot of respect for Elena Kagan Salon Column: The new masters of management Economist Column: Hezbollah's silence over scuds The Independent Column: Are gay priests the problem? ABC News Column: Women stirring the tea party movement U.S. News & World Report Column: GOP would win House today RealClearPolitics Column: Today is the best tax day of your life Newsweek   Site edited by: Mahvish Kazmi, Megan Morris, Deionna Pope, Antonio Jules, Tanya Flowers, Selena Williams, Michael Makofka, Rick Dossey, Shuo Zhou, Jessica Flier, Ilana Strauss, Paul Wertheim, George Knowles and Jessica Duncan.   GOOD NEWS Heroic NYC Transit driver helps man escape burning SUV A Staten Island bus driver was hailed a hero for helping a man escape from an SUV that burst into flames after a crash. NY Daily News Heimlich maneuver by fan saves woman at Yankee game Army medic John Stone was enjoying a game at Yankee Stadium when he and his brother spotted a commotion ten rows in front of them: A woman was choking. CBS News WORLD Vote counting on after Sudan poll Sudan has begun counting millions of ballots after five days of voting in its first multiparty elections in 24 years. Al Jazeera How soccer could sway Britain's election The ruling Labour Party, in its election manifesto, has promised to develop policy proposals that would enable "registered Supporters Trusts" to buy shares of the teams they back. TIME BUSINESS Is China another real estate bubble? It may be the world's last real estate bubble, one that is still inflating rapidly. And its end could become the "pop" heard 'round the world. CNNMoney Google revenue up 23 percent Google's large advertisers are returning "in droves" and its future looks exceptionally bright as the Internet advertising economy continues to grow. San Jose Mercury News Google shares tumble after results MarketWatch SPORTS Behind Kevin Durant, Thunder rumbling into NBA postseason Kevin Durant is a major reason for the Oklahoma City Thunder's turnaround from 23 wins in 2008-09, after relocating from Seattle, to 50 this year. USA TODAY NCAA cracks down on taunting, bans eye-black messages Wedge blocks and eye black with messages will be banned in college football next season. And taunting penalties could cost teams points in 2011. Sporting News ENVIRONMENT Species carry a torch for ancient farms There is a long-standing debate over whether human influence on various natural landscapes can be beneficial, especially when it comes to agriculture. Ars Technica In Vt., nuke power faces a test As an embattled nuclear plant seeks to extend its operating life — and become a symbol of the conflict over whether to expand nuclear power — it's "no nukes" vs. "pro nukes," and not much in between. USA TODAY Alternative energy National Geographic Chemical law overhaul would increase power of regulators Federal regulators would have more power to restrict the use of chemicals deemed a hazard under legislation that is likely to trigger a fight among stakeholders. The Hill SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Donners ate dog, maybe not people The Donner Party, a group of 19th century American pioneers who became snowbound in the Sierra Nevada and supposedly resorted to cannibalism, may not have eaten each other after all. MSNBC How the brain keeps tabs on tasks New research shows that rather than being totally devoted to one goal at a time, the human brain can distribute two goals to different hemispheres to keep them both in mind. Scientific American   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Obesity treatment works for kids School-aged youngsters and teens should be screened for obesity and sent to behavior treatment if they need to lose weight — a move that could transform how doctors deal with overweight children. CBS News   Photo of the Day An Afghan fruit vendor waits for customers at a local market in Kabul.  (Photo by Dar Yasin / 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 You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. 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