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Bahraini pro-government supporters shout slogans during a march supporting the leadership in Manama, Bahrain.  (Photo by Hassan Ammar / AP) How the word ‘OK’ took over the world “OK” is one of the most frequently used and recognized words in the world and also one of the oddest expressions ever invented. But this oddity may in large measure account for its popularity. BBC OK: How 2 letters made ‘America’s greatest word’ NPR Drugs have vanished from government forensic lab Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory failed to properly track cocaine, amphetamines, opium and black tar heroin that undergoes forensic evidence testing, according to a federal report. MSNBC   Bahrain soldiers open fire on crowds At least one person has been killed and dozens injured in Bahrain after soldiers fired as hundreds of protesters marched towards Pearl roundabout on the way back from funerals of those killed during the protests. Guardian Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa CNN ‘Victory march’ fills Cairo square Al Jazeera Blog: Middle East protests – live updates Guardian Intel chief to join White House council to help promote economy Casting about for innovative job creation ideas, President Barack Obama is naming one of his critics to an advisory council responsible for finding new ways to promote economic growth and create jobs. San Francisco Chronicle Time Warner CEO Jack Griffin ousted Time Warner Inc. ousted Jack Griffin, the head of its storied magazine division, after fewer than six months into his job due to what insiders described as a polarizing management style. Reuters   NATION Wis. Governor: I took ‘bold political move’ on budget There are continuing demonstrations in Wisconsin’s state capital, protesting Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to strip most public employees of most collective bargaining rights. CBS News Segregation in America: ‘dragging on’ Racial segregation in the U.S. housing market has ebbed since its peak, around 1960. But it’s hard to find a truly integrated neighborhood, according to demographer John Logan of Brown University. NPR US hardens its stance on immigrant policy San Jose Mercury News POLITICS Alaska cites court ruling in refusing federal health care money Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, saying he’s bound by law, won’t apply for federal grants needed to implement President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul after a federal judge in Florida ruled it unconstitutional. Bloomberg Republicans are challenging unions in state capitols Republicans who swept into power in state capitols with promises to cut spending and bolster the business climate now are beginning to usher in a new era of labor relations. ABC News Public employee union protests spread Bloomberg HEALTH Cribs linked to injuries and deaths in babies and young children U.S. researchers are calling for greater efforts to increase awareness about dangers of cribs and bassinets and have standards related to these products enforced more rigorously. Medical News Today US patients trust docs but they don’t trust e-health records While Americans trust their physicians to keep their health care information private, they don’t extend that same trust to computerized records systems, according to a new survey from CDW. Computerworld EDUCATION NYC to fire teachers, cut capital spending New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled a $65.6 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2012 that calls for firing 4,666 teachers and reducing capital spending 10 percent over the next decade. Reuters Natalie Munroe calls out ‘whiny’ kids: Do teacher blogs help or hurt schools? Natalie Munroe, a Pennsylvania teacher, got in trouble for referring to unnamed students as “lazy.” The case got schools to rethink how teachers can use popular social media and blogging sites. Christian Science Monitor ENVIRONMENT How rising sea levels are predicted to affect the US coastline Climate experts predict that sea levels will rise as ocean temperatures increase and the polar ice caps melt. Environmental News Network Hibernating bears studied in unprecedented detail Five bears have been the subject of the most detailed hibernation study ever undertaken in animals of their size. BBC Blog: Secrets of hibernation  (PBS) Nova Online SPORTS Ligety wins giant slalom world title Ted Ligety produced a clean second run in worsening conditions and gave the U.S. its first gold medal of the world championships when he won the giant slalom title. NBCSports 2nd win for Ted Ligety Metacafe NFL, NFLPA agree to enter mediation Two weeks from the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement, the NFL and its players’ union agreed to mediation in their labor dispute. ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Video (Catherine Shoard): Why ‘The Kids Are All Right’ should win the best picture Oscar Guardian Column (Kirsten Adshead): Tea party rallying Wisconsinites to support Walker budget Washington Examiner Column (Chris Arsenault): Is there learning from past revolutions? Al Jazeera Editorial: Democracy by Internet Los Angeles Times Column (Ben Nelson and Charles E. Schumer): Keeping airports safe, keeping privacy intact CBS News Editorial: In treating breast cancer, less can sometimes be better USA TODAY Editorial: Write a clever headline, Watson USA TODAY Cartoon (Adam Zyglis): Double take ’toons: 1st things last? NPR   Site edited by: Kristen Toland, Sevim Yolacti, Laura Hardman, Shahinaz Ayoub, Jayalaxmi Arasalike, Robyn Waselus, Beth Dupke, Cat Van Le, Anuja Seith, Diana Shaw, Rachel Wright and Brigitte Leschhorn.   GOOD NEWS Glory set to launch on climate mission The Glory spacecraft is set to lift off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California with the help of its Taurus XL launch vehicle. It will study the role tiny particles play in the planet’s weather. HappyNews.com Facebook adds civil union, domestic partnership to relationship statuses In a gesture of inclusiveness aimed at the gay community, Facebook added “In a civil union” and “In a domestic partnership” to its official list of relationship statuses. CNN RoboCop statue campaign a lesson in saving Detroit The surprisingly quick campaign to raise at least $50,000 to build a larger-than-life statue of RoboCop in Detroit shouldn’t stop with the crime-fighting cyborg, the fundraisers said. Detroit Free Press WORLD India police broaden graft probe; shares take a hit Indian police raided a television station linked to the government, as a widening investigation into a corruption scandal threatened the coalition and worried investors sent blue chip stocks lower. Reuters Chinese court upholds 8-year sentence for American citizen The U.S. Embassy in Beijing said it was “extremely disappointed” by a Chinese court decision to uphold the eight-year prison sentence of American citizen Xue Feng. CNN Egypt gets Suez Canal request to pass from Iran warships Egypt said it had received a request for Iranian naval vessels to pass through the Suez Canal, a move Israel’s right-wing foreign minister has described as “provocative.” Reuters BUSINESS Borders is planning a fire sale! Borders, the second-largest book retailer behind Barnes & Noble, is planning liquidation sales in the 200 stores it is shutting down as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. CNNMoney Consumer prices show inflation rising Consumer prices, excluding volatile food and energy costs, rose at the quickest pace in 15 months, suggesting a long period of slowing inflation had run its course. Reuters Rising costs worry businesses in US CBS News Investing amid inflation worries MSNBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Hummingbird flying spy The pocket-size drone developed by AeroVironment as a mini-spy plane is capable of maneuvering on the battlefield and in urban areas. Sydney Morning Herald Food and science stun the senses A former technology chief for Microsoft, Nathan Myhrvold has spent the last three years in a culinary lab with dozens of other researchers perfecting the science of cooking. ABC News Blog: Foodies bow down before ex-Microsoft CTO’s cooking bible  (The Atlantic) Strange Bedfellows LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Vick made the right read on this one The Eagles quarterback reversed himself, telling producers for The Oprah Winfrey Show that, come to think of it, he isn’t ready for a sit-down with her next week. Philadelphia Inquirer Andy Warhol self-portrait sells for $17.44M in London A rare Andy Warhol self-portrait has sold for $17.44 million at auction, having been in private hands since 1974. It was bought by an anonymous bidder at the auction held by Christie’s in London. BBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY The Buddhist way of allowing yourself to be present for suffering Doing service for others as a spiritual practice is a way to be in the world without separation. In the Buddhist tradition, we call this recognizing that everything is an expression of emptiness. Huffington Post Debt is a hot issue for evangelicals Many economists warn that the government’s huge national debt is a looming threat to long-term prosperity. But is it also immoral? Religion News Service   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT US Hispanics outlive general population Hispanics in the United States outlive whites by almost three years and blacks by almost eight years, according to a new report. HealthDay   Photo of the Day Fish nibble a pair of feet during a fish spa session in Singapore. Customers pay money to get their feet cleansed by fish, which nibble off the dead skin.  (Photo by Wong Maye-E / 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 Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. 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