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Demonstrators stage a protest against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, demanding an end to the violence in Libya, in Valletta, Malta. World leaders have demanded action to stop the bloody crackdown against protesters in Libya.  (Photo by Gregorio Borgia / AP) Holding on to Gullah culture African-American linguist Lorenzo Dow Turner studied the culture of Sapelo Island, Georgia. Then he introduced the world to a community that still retains music and dances from West Africa. Smithsonian Special section: Gullah culture PBS What is going to happen to the former NFL player’s brain? Tregg Duerson, his face drawn and his eyes exhausted, expressed confusion and dismay about many of the details surrounding his father’s suicide. But he is sure of his father’s wish to donate his brain for study. CNN NFL player’s suicide renews head trauma debate MedPage Today   Leaders seek resolution for Libya crisis International pressure mounted against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi amid clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in the north African country. CNN Obama announces Libya sanctions BBC Blog: Libya in crisis — live coverage Guardian Special section: Libya: 40 years of Ghadafi Spiegel International Obama urges Congress to avoid gridlock over budget President Barack Obama urged Congress to find “common ground” that spared the country a damaging government shutdown, as U.S. lawmakers prepare for a showdown over spending cuts. Reuters Obama updates the nation USA TODAY Civil War anniversary may mean business This April marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War, which, among other things, promises to make 2011 the biggest year for the Civil War re-enactment business in 146 years. BusinessWeek   NATION Rallies organized in 50 states to support Wis. protesters Protests are scheduled around the country as the group MoveOn.org organizes noontime rallies in all 50 state capitals as a sign of solidarity for the workers of Wisconsin. CBS News Thousands rally for union rights USA TODAY An American honor killing Honor crimes occur most commonly in the Middle East, South Asia and North Africa. But the practice has followed immigrants from countries like Iraq and Yemen to the West. TIME POLITICS 2012 contenders set their sights on swing-state governors If you’re a swing-state governor, a trip to the National Governors Association meeting in Washington is just another chance for the 2012 wannabes and their backers to hit you up for support. Politico Ambitious governors shift political power CNN Blog: Governors meeting to stress China ties  (The Hill) Blog Briefing Room Federal government sends health care funds to worried states The federal government announced funding to help states evaluate health insurance rates and run preventive medicine programs, just as many state officials worry they cannot afford to carry out reforms. Reuters HEALTH Creating tomorrow’s abortion providers at UC and Stanford Graduating in record numbers from medical schools, young women are increasing the ranks of tomorrow’s abortion providers, bringing the procedure out of the margins. San Jose Mercury News FDA struggles to keep unapproved drugs off the market As the Food and Drug Administration struggles to test new pharmaceuticals, it’s also trying to deal with a problem most people don’t even know exists. Baltimore Sun EDUCATION Jail time for sneaking kids into a better school: Was justice served? Would you go to jail to give your children a better education? Would you claim your kids live with a grandparent so they could attend an elite suburban school? Christian Science Monitor Crowd calls for a voice in Philadelphia’s school decisions Braving chilly winds, hundreds of Philadelphia School District teachers, students and community members rallied outside district headquarters to demand a voice in how city schools are reformed. Philadelphia Inquirer SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Dark matter theory challenged by gassy galaxies result A controversial theory that challenges the existence of dark matter has been buoyed by studies of gas-rich galaxies. BBC Baby planet birth spotted for 1st time Discovery News Staring contests are automatic: People lock eyes to establish dominance New research published in Psychological Science suggests that the dominance behavior exhibited by staring someone down can be reflexive. LiveScience How a Smilodon saber-toothed cat closed its gaping mouth The mystery of how prehistoric saber-toothed cats coped with their oversize teeth has been solved in part by a new analysis of the cats’ jaws. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Justin Elliott): What Shariah actually means  (Salon) War Room Blog (Flora Armetta): The therapeutic novel  (The New Yorker) The Book Bench Column (Albert Raboteau): Slavery and redemption in America Huffington Post Editorial: A milestone for gay civil rights Denver Post Editorial: Cure for Middle East oil shock? A higher US gasoline tax Christian Science Monitor Column (Tom Eblen): Watson for president McClatchy Newspapers Cartoon (Ben Sargent): Unions Slate Column (Marc Dion): Playing the envy game Creators Syndicate   Site edited by: Kristen Toland, Paul Wertheim, Sara Stewart, Michael Makofka, Brigitte Leschhorn, Shahinaz Ayoub, Kathie Raikes, Beth Dupke, Sarah Alender and Anuja Seith.   GOOD NEWS Matching medical supplies with communities in need Project C.U.R.E. collects donated medical supplies and equipment from manufacturers and sends the materials to the developing world. PBS More Americans participate in the arts A new analysis of data collected by the 2008 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts reveals that nearly 75 percent of American adults participate in the arts. PNNOnline The wonders of watercress The benefits of watercress were first recognized by Hippocrates, the father of medicine, who is said to have placed his first hospital beside a stream to grow watercress with which to treat patients. Positive News WORLD Fighting piracy at sea and in court Until four Americans died this week after they were captured by Somali raiders, the U.S. and other countries considered pirates a nuisance. The killings represent a new level of violence. NPR What do you do with a captured pirate? BBC Irish general election turns into mudslinging match with parties divided Single transferable vote system turns colleagues into rivals as Fine Gael look likely to fall short of Dail majority. Guardian BUSINESS Cattle prices up, but costs up too The last few months have been truly a best-of-times, worst-of-times period for cattle producers. A rebound in demand has driven prices to record levels for both live cattle and feeder cattle. Des Moines Register Berkshire hunting for another megadeal A year after Berkshire Hathaway completed its biggest acquisition, CEO Warren Buffett is on the hunt again. CNNMoney SPORTS Ariz. visits UCLA in pivotal Pac-10 fray A victory by Arizona would earn the squad at least a share of the Pac-10 regular season title, while a UCLA win would enable the Bruins to pull into a first-place tie with the ’Cats. Sports Network All eyes on the show ESPN Senator urges NFL to open its financial books The chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee is urging NFL owners to open their finances to the players union, arguing it will help resolve a labor dispute that is threatening next season’s games. Sports Illustrated ENVIRONMENT No date yet for deep-water Gulf permits A drilling ban put in place after BP’s disastrous Macondo well blowout last year in the Gulf was lifted in October, but no new deep-water drilling permits have been approved yet. Reuters San Francisco gets 1st snow since 1976 A storm system that moved into Northern California gave San Francisco its first snowfall in 35 years. The near sea-level city last saw snow on the ground in 1976, when an inch fell. MSNBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Donor-conceived and out of the closet The children of anonymous sperm donors are growing up, speaking out, and demanding rights in a forum fraught with controversy. Newsweek The newsroom rush of old No image brings a tear to the eye like a yellowing photograph of the city room of a deceased newspaper. Smithsonian RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY For Buddhist master, you are how you eat Dr. Jan Chozen Bays is a physician and a Zen priest. In her work, she pairs science, spirituality, research and reflection to approach a problem that threatens our deepest eating intentions. Religion News Service Churches making movies During services, pastor Brent Martz makes sure everything goes as it’s supposed to. In the control room, church media director Jon Van Dyke calls camera shots. They’re helping Friends Church make a feature film. Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Moving toward recovery A health and fitness class for cancer survivors at a YWCA in Minneapolis is giving women a chance to gain strength while sharing their experiences. Star Tribune   Photo of the Day A visitor watches artwork by British artist Anthony Cragg during a new exhibition at the museum Kueppersmuehle in Duisburg, Germany.  (Photo by Martin Meissner / 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 Nothing can dim the light which shines from within. 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