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Supporters of Syrian President Bashar Assad, pictured, carry national flags during a rally in Damascus, Syria. The rebel Free Syrian Army said it has stopped its offensive against government targets during a month-long mission by Arab Legue monitors.  (Photo by Muzaffar Salman / AP) Happy holidays? It is indeed, for some stuck at work Around half of workers said they‘d be in the office during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. For those who come in, it’s a great time to tidy up or catch up with coworkers. NPR Thousands of Titanic artifacts to be sold at auction in NY Thousands of artifacts recovered from the Titanic are to be sold at auction 100 years after the ocean liner sank. Valued in 2007 at $189 million, the items will be sold by Guernsey Auctioneers in New York. BBC Blog: Titanic artifacts set for auction in 2012 Science Blog (ABC News)   Clashes erupt as protests spread in Syria Syrian forces and activists have clashed during after-prayer protests in Damascus, as Arab observers continue their mission in the country. Al Jazeera Blog: Live from Middle East  (Guardian) News Blog Obama administration establishes a hotline for immigration detainees In the latest volley between the federal and state governments, the Obama administration announced it would set up a hotline for immigration detainees. CNN Top immigration stories of 2011 U.S. News & World Report Majority of Hispanics opposing US policy Philadelphia Inquirer Debunked science: Studies and non-discoveries take heat in 2011 The year 2011 may go down as the year of the retraction. Several non-discoveries in science involved findings which scientists and the public both wanted to believe in. NPR The best of what’s new in 2011 Popular Science   NATION Telecom customers may sue government over wiretapping, court says An appellate panel reinstates a lawsuit against the federal government over post-9/11 warrantless wiretapping and sends the case back to U.S. district court for trial. Los Angeles Times State wins right to abolish the redevelopment agencies The California Supreme Court dealt a death blow to the state’s 60-year-old redevelopment program, ruling that lawmakers had the authority to eliminate the economic development program. San Francisco Chronicle POLITICS New group paves way for alternative 2012 presidential choice If you‘re looking for a change from the usual Democrat-Republican dynamic, you may get your wish. There’s a new group in the 2012 election, and it’s aiming to redefine presidential politics. CNN Foreign policy: Ron Paul shows soft spot With Ron Paul at or near the top of the polls in Iowa, his Republican rivals are sounding the alarms about the Texas congressman’s unorthodox foreign policy views. Politico BUSINESS Special report: architects of a currency in crisis Ten years ago, the European Union celebrated the launch of the first euro coins and notes with fireworks, parties and solemn speeches. Today, several members are on the edge of bankruptcy. Reuters Asian stocks advance on signs US economy weathering EU debt crisis Bloomberg Sales of US homes beat the forecasts The number of Americans signing contracts to buy previously owned homes rose more than forecast in November as falling prices and low borrowing costs boosted demand. Bloomberg US auctions help reduce backlog of foreclosed properties Globeandmail.com He put the Mac in Mackintosh Charles Macintosh was born in Glasgow, Scotland and is remembered in tech annals as the inventor of rubberized, waterproof clothing, including the raincoat that bears his name. Wired EDUCATION Schools turn to Chinese classes About 75 students at Hillsboro High School in Nashville, Tenn., finished their first semester of Mandarin Chinese. Hillsboro principal Terry Shrader says the inaugural class has been a success. CNN Instead of work, young women go to school Workers are dropping out of the labor force in droves, and they are mostly women. In fact, many are young women. New York Times HEALTH Obesity tied to older adults’ risk of falls Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall — though the most severely overweight may be somewhat protected from injury. Reuters Blog: Could obesity change the brain?  (NPR) Shots Silent strokes may scatter memory Subclinical, or silent, strokes seen on brain imaging may predict memory loss in older age, researchers found. MedPage Today RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY God, the government and Roger Williams’ big idea Banished from Massachusetts, Puritan minister Roger Williams originated a principle that remains contentious to this day — separation of church and state. Smithsonian Magazine New York Muslims to snub Bloomberg breakfast in surveillance protest A group of prominent Muslim figures in New York City have said they will boycott an annual meeting with Mayor Michael Bloomberg in order to protest against police surveillance of their communities. Guardian US TV show ‘All-American Muslim’ plans to address 9/11 BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (David Rhode): What does it mean to be ‘middle class’? The Atlantic Column (Erik Marcus): Will the Butterball raid yield any real results? Grist Cartoon (Nick Anderson): Current issues Houston Chronicle Editorial: In 2012, I resolve to ... USA TODAY Column (Bob Ray Sanders): Michael Vicks’ ongoing condemnation, despite time served McClatchy Newspapers Column (Julia Steiny): The most educational toys are completely free, or mostly EducationNews.org Column (Scott Henderson): Social businesses may provide a creative new way to help Haiti Christian Science Monitor Editorial: New Year: Clear the air with new emissions regulations Philadelphia Inquirer   Site edited by: Tanya Flowers, Brian Lam, Harsha Malik, Erkinaz Shuminov, Shahinaz Ayoub, Kevin Augustine, Brian Kendall, Charlene Morisseau and Brooke Coggiano.   GOOD NEWS Oakland program aims to pique girls’ interest in science, tech careers As part of the American Graduate series, Spencer Michels reports on an after-school program for girls in Oakland called Techbridge, which tries to promote careers in technology and science. PBS US job market ends year in better shape The number of people applying for unemployment benefits each week has dropped by 10 percent since January. The unemployment rate is at its lowest in nearly three years. Seattle Times Christmas train conductor ending his 20-year run Children watch with delight at the chugging engines winding around the magical scene, led by Herb DeVries, 79. It was a 20-year labor of love. But now he’s ready to hang up his cap. Detroit Free Press WORLD Iraqis celebrate departure of US troops Hundreds of Sunni Muslims gathered in Baghdad to celebrate the withdrawal of American forces, but in a sign of the sectarian divisions that re-emerged, Shiite Muslims did not join the event. Globeandmail.com China’s factories falter, pro-growth policies eyed China‘s factory activity shrank again in December as demand at home and abroad slackened, reinforcing the case for pro-growth policies to underpin the world’s second-largest economy. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Alert raised around Alaska volcano after likely ‘single explosion’ A heightened state of alert has been issued for a remote Alaskan volcano after the detection of a drifting ash cloud, the result of what’s believed to have been a lone explosion. CNN Federal judge blocks Calif. low-carbon fuels rule A federal judge moved to block California from enforcing its first-in-the-nation mandate for cleaner, low-carbon fuels, saying the rules favor biofuels produced in the state. USA TODAY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Probes may find remnants of moon’s lost sibling 2 identical NASA space probes are due to arrive at the moon to learn what is inside Earth’s companion and how it formed. Discovery News Brain’s connective cells are much more than glue Glia cells hold the brain’s neurons together. Now, researchers say these cells are central to how the brain adapts, learns and stores information. e! Science News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Israeli modern dance goes global Barak Marshall’s newest work is a madhouse of seemingly innocent village life. It’s one of several choreographies that debuted at the recent Intenational Exposure dance festival in Tel Aviv, Israel. Forward After 40 years, Dick Clark still reigns on New Year’s “New Year’s Rockin‘ Eve” was born to give young people an alternative to a seasonal institution, bandleader Guy Lombardo. Now Clark is the institution. This year, the show pays tribute to its own grand history. Toronto Star Review: Dick Clark History of Rock.com Clark: genesis of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve YouTube (Emmy TV Legends) SPORTS Brady returns to limited practice after report of shoulder injury Tom Brady participated in practice on a limited basis because of a left shoulder injury. The New England Patriots quarterback had missed a previous session, but not because of his injury. CBSSports Roethlisberger aims to play through pain against Browns Reuters Brock Lesnar makes weight for UFC 141 Former UFC champion Brock Lesnar weighed-in at the heavyweight maximum 266 pounds for his UFC 141 main event fight against Alistair Overeem. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Teenage cancer researcher wins top prize at Google Science Fair A high school student from Fort Worth, Texas, won top honors at the Google Science Fair for her project on drug resistance in ovarian cancer. Scientific American   Photo of the Day Andreas Kofler of Austria soars through the air during the trial jump at the first stage of the Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Oberstdorf, southern Germany.  (Photo by Matthias Schrader / 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. 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