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Two children holding monarchist-era flags lean out of a car window as Libyan anti-government protesters demonstrate against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in the southwestern town of Nalut, Libya.  (Photo by Lefteris Pitarakis / AP) Art of war: fighting invasive plant species Some people fight invasive plants with chemicals and scorched-earth tactics. In Washington, D.C., graphic designer Patterson Clark turns them into art. NPR Blog: Sometimes invasive species are good  (Wired) Wired Science Ohio, Midwest brace for more flooding Residents of Ohio’s flood-prone city Findlay brightened as the waters crested, a day after wicked storms lashed the eastern half of the nation with heavy rain and tornadoes, killing at least four people. MSNBC Tornados and floods hit US ABC News   World leaders mull no-fly zone in Libya Moammar Gadhafi went on a broad offensive against Libya’s uprising, as the White House imposed record sanctions and international leaders discussed imposing a no-fly zone. Wall Street Journal US brands Gadhafi ‘delusional’ after interview BBC Blog: Live blog — Libya Al Jazeera Special section: Technology and revolution CNN Parts of brain can switch functions A study shows that in individuals born blind, parts of the visual cortex are recruited for language processing. Evidence mounts that the visual cortex can dramatically change its function. ScienceDaily ‘Crazy green’ algae pools seen in Antarctic sea “Crazy green” pools teeming with life have been found among remote Antarctic sea ice, scientists say — and they may be a global warming boon. National Geographic Warmer oceans taking toll on world’s coral reefs McClatchy Newspapers   NATION Rain to slow Fla. wildfire, but homes still at risk Rain falling on east-central Florida will buy firefighters time as they try to manage a 10,000-acre wildfire, but shifting winds could blow the fire into more heavily populated areas before the day is out. CNN Veterans remember 1st Persian Gulf War Feb. 28 marks the 20th anniversary of the end of the first Persian Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm, which began with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990, and ended Feb. 28, 1991. News-Herald White House supports health alternative In a concession over his divisive health care overhaul, President Barack Obama offered to let unhappy states design alternative plans as long as they fulfill the goals of his landmark law. Star Tribune Blog: Did Obama just make a move to save the health care law?  (CBS News) Political Hotsheet POLITICS Wis. governor to outline budget amid ongoing crisis Republican Gov. Scott Walker will deliver a budget address to the state Legislature as Wisconsin Senate Democrats continue to stay out of state to prevent a vote. NPR Wis. governor to missing senators: Come back or I’ll lay off 1,500 Christian Science Monitor Obama: Public employees should not be ‘vilified’ President Barack Obama said everyone should be ready for sacrifice to help tackle U.S. budget problems, but it does no good to vilify public employees. Reuters Gingrich set to announce he will be a 2012 Republican nominee for president Confidants close to the former House Speaker Newt Gingrich say he will announce his intention to form a presidential exploratory committee. ABC News HEALTH Soft drinks linked to high blood pressure Drinking too many sugary beverages appears to raise the risk of high blood pressure, experts are warning. BBC Farmers market features cannabis The crops for sale carry labels like “dark vader” and “white russian.” But the overwhelming smell of cannabis gives away the fact that there is really only one item for sale here: medical marijuana. CNN Rare fractures linked to drugs for osteoporosis, weak bones Orthopedic surgeons and bone specialists have been seeing more unusual fractures among long-term users of bisphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast. NPR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Meteorites could have carried nitrogen to Earth long ago A meteorite found in Antarctica could lend weight to the argument that life on Earth might have been kick-started from space, scientists are claiming. BBC Fire ants go global: mapping an invasion In the past century, imported red fire ants have traveled the world and established colonies in far-flung places like Australia and China, oceans away from their native range in South America. LiveScience RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Polygamy good for men, bad for women The Mormon shift from polygamy to monogamy in the 1800s reduced sexual pressures on men by more than half, according to a new study. LiveScience Lent gets an update: More add social service to sacrifice Lent is getting a makeover, especially in some Protestant traditions where it hasn’t always drawn strong interest. USA TODAY SPORTS NFL may be able to weather lockout National Football League owners will continue to generate much of their revenue in 2011, even if next season’s games are canceled due to a labor dispute. CNNMoney Mets’ Carlos Beltran switching positions Carlos Beltran has told New York Mets manager Terry Collins that he is ready to make the switch from center to right field when he is healthy enough to play defense. ESPN Special section: Mets spring training 2011 NY Daily News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Audio (Kay Hymowitz): Talk of the Nation: ‘Pre-adulthood’ separates men from boys NPR Column (Dominic Tierney): ‘The mother of all battles,’ 20 years later The Atlantic Cartoon (Liza Donnelly): How Gadhafi is portrayed around the world CNN Editorial: It’s time for a G-20 inquiry National Post Blog (John C. Abell): Nerds get no respect at the Oscars 2011  (Wired) Epicenter Editorial: Not-so-mellow pot laws San Francisco Chronicle Column (Bill McClellan): Like woolly worms’ bands, time tints our lenses St. Louis Post-Dispatch Column (Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross): Low-flow toilets cause a stink in San Francisco San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Brigitte Leschhorn, Laura Hardman, Valerie Serrano, Kathie Raikes, Joanne Pelton, Shahinaz Ayoub, Tanya Flowers, Sara Stewart, Kristen Toland, Virginie Gilles, Beth Dupke, Sam Dieter and Robyn Waselus.   GOOD NEWS VA spends more to provide medical care for female veterans The Department of Veteran Affairs will spend $241 million on gender-specific care — such as cervical cancer screenings and gynecology — for the VA’s 300,000 female patients. USA TODAY More workers showing up on time Whatever the reason, fewer employees nationwide are punching in late for work these days, a new study shows. Las Vegas Review Journal Being ‘mindful’ can neutralize fears Mindfulness is being open, receptive and attentive to the present moment. New research shows that being a mindful person not only makes you generally more tolerant, but it can also neutralize fears. ScienceDaily WORLD Iran: Security forces ‘fire tear gas on opposition’ during demonstrations Iranian police have fired tear gas at opposition supporters during demonstrations in the capital Tehran, reports say. BBC Will US follow this year’s withdrawal deadline in Iraq? There are still questions about whether some U.S. troops will remain in Iraq beyond the withdrawal deadline set for the end of this year. NPR BUSINESS Japanese automakers top Consumer Reports rankings Consumer Reports has named Japanese automakers Honda, Subaru and Toyota as the best all-around carmakers for the third year in a row in its annual auto issue. San Jose Mercury News Cars: Consumer Reports’ top picks CNNMoney According to Madoff: ‘Whole government is a Ponzi scheme’ Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff said in a magazine interview that new regulatory reform enacted after the recent national financial crisis is laughable and that the federal government is a Ponzi scheme. Richmond Times-Dispatch The Madoff tapes New York Magazine Noble Energy wins 1st US deep-water oil-drilling permit Noble Energy Inc. won the first U.S. deep-water drilling permit in the Gulf of Mexico since BP Plc’s oil spill 10 months ago, and regulators said they expect to approve more applications. Bloomberg EDUCATION New tactics aim to weaken the teaching of evolution in public schools Under the guise of “academic freedom,” creationists are co-opting some old heroes of the fight to teach evolution in the classroom for their anti-science campaign. Scientific American Flexibility — but for (and from) whom? Every few years, particularly when the economy turns down, public universities — especially flagship and other research universities — crank up campaigns for more autonomy from their states. Inside Higher Ed ENVIRONMENT Wash. House passes limit on phosphorus in fertilizers The House of Representatives approved a slew of environmental-protection measures, including bills that limit the use of fertilizer containing phosphorus. Seattle Times China pollution ‘threatens growth’ The man in charge of protecting China’s environment has warned that pollution and the demand for resources threaten to choke economic growth. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Promoting understanding through food and art Afghan takeout Bolani Pazi is the second public art display by “Conflict Kitchen,” a group that serves food from countries with whom the U.S. is in conflict. Christian Science Monitor Screen legend Jane Russell dead at 89 The 1940s and ’50s movie bombshell, whose name was synonymous with voluptuousness, died at her home in Santa Maria, Calif., her family said. CNN Jane Russell through the years San Jose Mercury News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Train the brain: using neurofeedback to treat ADHD In recent years, more people have been trying an alternative approach called neurofeedback, a type of therapy intended to teach the brain to stay calm. NPR   Photo of the Day Members of Norway’s King’s Guard walk through the stadium after the men’s Nordic combined team competition at the Ski World Championships in Oslo, Norway.  (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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