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Men stand next to their tents in a refugee camp at the Tunisia-Libyan border, in Ras Ajdir, Tunisia.  (Photo by Emilio Morenatti / AP) My body, my laboratory For centuries, self-experimentation was an accepted form of science, but in recent years, the scientific establishment has come to view it with suspicion. Nevertheless, the practice continues. TIME ‘Fever phobia’ may be worse than the actual fever It’s natural for parents to take a child’s temperature at the first sign of illness. But lately, pediatricians are advising caregivers to think about leaving the thermometer in the medicine cabinet. Baltimore Sun Blog: Thermometer basics: Taking your child’s temperature properly  (Mayo Clinic) Infant and Toddler Health   Gadafi’s proclamation of victory disputed Four Libyan towns which forces loyal to Colonel Gadafi claimed to have retaken remain under rebel control, witnesses say. BBC Gadhafi proclaims victories as battles continue CNN Blog: Obama’s chief of staff: Libya requires a global response  (USA TODAY) The Oval Gadafi supporters rally in Tripoli Telegraph.co.uk 1 killed, at least 11 hurt in La. storm One woman was killed and at least 11 other people were injured when three suspected tornadoes in 15 minutes swept through Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana, authorities said. MSNBC Damage in Rayne, La. The Weather Channel Race gap seen in justice system The number of people in U.S. prisons has grown from less than 500,000 in the 1970s to more than 2 million, a result largely of the nation’s war on drugs. Three-fourths of those in prison for drugs are minorities. Charlotte Observer   NATION Raising the retirement age: Can it balance budgets? As state and federal lawmakers search for ways to reduce government spending, some economists are urging them to raise the retirement age to ease budget pressures. NPR Public media puts millions into investigative work NPR, PBS and local public broadcast stations are hiring more journalists and pumping dollars into investigative news to make up for a lack of deep-digging coverage by their for-profit counterparts. Kansas City Star Public broadcasting funding faces new threat in federal budget New York Times POLITICS Democrats, GOP stall on talks over collective bargaining rights A Wisconsin Democratic lawmaker says negotiations have stalled with Republicans over controversial legislation that would strip most public workers of their collective bargaining rights. USA TODAY NH gay marriage debate puts 2012 hopefuls on spot New Hampshire’s legislature is likely to hold a vote to repeal the state’s law permitting same-sex marriage next January, which would force the GOP presidential field to confront the issue. Politico HEALTH Reduction in parents’ smoking may lessen child ear infections Health officials report a nearly 30 percent drop over 15 years in young children’s doctor visits for ear infections. Harvard researchers think it is partly because fewer people smoke. Denver Post To eat more fruit, picture a fruit salad Creating a healthy eating action plan and visualizing yourself carrying it out may help improve the way you eat, researchers suggest. HealthDay Early treatment combats allergies best Start the antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays, inhalers and eye drops. Sufferers may head off the misery that arrives when tree pollen counts climb with early treatment, say experts. USA TODAY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Microsoft begs users to stop using IE6 On its new website, Microsoft is making its most concentrated effort yet to get users to move away from the decade-old browser. USA TODAY NASA readies space shuttle Endeavour for final mission NASA is priming the space shuttle Endeavour for an historic final trip to the launch pad, even while its sister ship Discovery is still in orbit at the International Space Station. Space Blog: NASA: Evidence of alien life on meteorite CBS News SPORTS Celtics to sign Carlos Arroyo In need of a veteran ball-handler to back up point guard Rajon Rondo, the Boston Celtics moved to sign Carlos Arroyo for the remainder of the season, a league source confirmed. ESPN Fear not a factor in Peavy’s return For Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy, concern for his post-surgical condition was unprecedented. No other high-profile athlete had the muscle behind the shoulder tear completely away from the bone. ESPN Blog: White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy could be next Tommy John  (USA TODAY) Daily Pitch RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Initiative helps to unite Jewish, Chaldean groups in Detroit To help forge and enhance ties, the publisher of the Detroit Jewish News and Chaldean leaders developed the Building Community Initiative. Detroit Free Press La. archbishop wrestles with doubts on school paddling As Archbishop Gregory Aymond confronts formal physical punishment at one of New Orleans’ top Catholic high schools, he is clear about his opinion on corporal punishment. Religion News Service   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Paul Stoller): Politics in a culture of ignorance Huffington Post Editorial: Don‘t copy Ariz.’s foolishness on immigration law Detroit Free Press Editorial: State budget showdown gives GOP rare opportunity to exact concessions San Francisco Chronicle Blog (Eric Reitan): Pastor Rob Bell catches hell from conservative theologians  (Politics Daily) (A)theologies Editorial: Job growth steady, fragile in Minnesota, rest of US Star Tribune Editorial: Budget cut: Parole debilitated inmates Modesto Bee Column (Holly Richmond): Yogis go from lotus position to lobbying Grist Editorial: Adult trial not out of question Denver Post   Site edited by: Shahinaz Ayoub, Robyn Waselus, Kathie Raikes, Diana Shaw, William Ellis, Michael Makofka, Kristen Toland, Jodi McMaster, Valerie Serrano, Beth Dupke, Brigitte Leschhorn, Cat Van Le, Sarah Alender and Virginie Gilles.   GOOD NEWS London 2012 : Weaving junk metal into Olympic gold A pile of large steel tubes were lying on the ground. When joined together, they would form the beginnings of the winding steel intestine for his towering new structure, the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Telegraph.co.uk Song and chance Recipe for a show-choir trophy: Take 42 teens, mix well, sprinkle with sequins, toss hair, stir all souls until they’d rather sing than breathe. Then make them practice, until they can dance in sync in their sleep. Star Tribune Stimulus dollars help give new life to foreclosed homes in Idaho Since 2009, the Idaho Housing and Finance Association has been revitalizing neighborhoods in nine counties with areas blighted by empty, foreclosed properties. Idaho Statesman WORLD Rio’s roving street bands keep Carnival free, fun While the public face of Rio’s Carnival is the famed and extravagant two day parade, its heart lies in roving groups of irreverently costumed, mostly inebriated partiers who create a free, open-to-all street festival. Detroit Free Press Gold smuggling is a way of life in Congo The leaders of Congo and Kenya met to announce a joint investigation into mineral smuggling, which thrives despite a recent ban in Congo on mineral exploitation and trade in three eastern provinces. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Egyptians turn anger toward state security agency Three weeks after President Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, Egyptians are turning their anger toward his internal security apparatus. Forbes BUSINESS Jobless rate dips below 9 percent Companies added more workers in February than in any month in almost a year — a turning point for the economy. Economists say the stronger hiring should endure all year. Detroit Free Press Stocks squeeze out gains in oil-dominated week U.S. markets fell sharply as oil prices jumped to more than $104 a barrel. Still, stocks managed to eke out gains. CNNMoney ENVIRONMENT Kennedy ‘legacy’ endures on Cape Cod Cape Cod National Seashore gained 10 acres of private land with colorful and fantastic views, in part due to the work of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to protect the region’s natural beauty. Cape Cod Times Testing the waters Parts of the Great Barrier Reef have undergone an aesthetic decline, reflecting the dangers from global warming that the vast, fragile ecosystem faces. TIME Blowouts onshore: fear, pollution and increasing uncertainty A gas well blowout in the shadow of Yellowstone National Park spewed a cloud of explosive natural gas, forced evacuations for miles around and polluted the drinking water. Houston Chronicle Drilling the West National Geographic EDUCATION Universities hit out at visa plans for foreign students Universities across the U.K. will have to close vital science and engineering courses unless the home secretary, Theresa May, drops controversial plans to limit U.K. visas for international students. Guardian The way math is taught has changed If you’re a parent of a certain age, your kids’ homework can be confounding. Blame it on changes in the way children are taught math nowadays. NPR LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT For the production ‘Funny or Die’, comedy is serious business When “Funny or Die” launched in 2007, there were five employees. Today there are 63, led by Mike Farah, the president of the production, and Director Jake Szymanski. CBS News Is bull riding too dangerous for children? A 1,000-pound bull charges into a rodeo in Carthage, Miss. Teenage riders hang on and try to buck the odds of getting hurt. There’s a reason it’s is called the most dangerous eight seconds in sports. CBS News Houston livestock show and rodeo Houston Chronicle   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Information overload, the early years Five centuries ago, a new technology swamped the world with data. What can we learn from the aftermath? Worry about information overload has become one of the drumbeats of our time. 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