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In this file photo, Eathan Beccue enjoys the John Deere tractor exhibits during the 2011 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. where tens of thousands of Midwest farmers gathered. Sales of durable goods rose in 2011, advancing the economy.  (Photo by Seth Perlman / AP) The Girl Scouts: still relevant at 100 If scouts a century ago compared badges with today’s, they might be dumbfounded by new categories — Stress Less? Business Owner? But the “Girl Scout law” still holds. Denver Post New Girl Scouts badges offer different choices to smart cookies NPR Egypt marks 1 year anniversary of revolt Crowds of protesters gathered in Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of Egypt’s revolution, as the country’s ruling military council announced a partial end to 30 years of emergency rule. Sydney Morning Herald Egyptian protesters plan sit-in until army leaves Reuters Special section: ‘The army, the people: Egypt’s continuing revolution’ GlobalPost   New data are suggesting more US economic momentum New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose in December and a gauge of future business investment rebounded. But new claims for jobless benefits rose, and new home sales unexpectedly fell. Reuters Caterpillar profit beats estimates as mining demand rises BusinessWeek Blog: How economists interpret Fedspeak about US interest rates  (Guardian) Economics Indiana on the cusp of union ban In another blow to organized labor in the traditionally union heavy Midwest, GOP lawmakers have recently cleared the way to ban unions from collecting mandatory fees from workers. CBS News Has petroleum production peaked, ending the era of easy oil? A new analysis says easily extracted oil peaked in 2005, suggesting dirtier fossil fuels will be burned and prices will rise. Scientific American Google reincarnates dead paper mill as data center of the future Google uses an abandoned paper mill, with underground tunnels, in Finland as the ideal place to build and cool one of its massive computing facilities, with efficiency and ecological “kindness.” Wired   NATION US Army reducing number of combat brigades to cut costs The Army plans to slash the number of combat brigades from 45 to as low as 32 in a broad restructuring of its fighting force aimed at cutting costs and reducing the service by about 80,000 soldiers. Boston Herald Special Forces around the world Christian Science Monitor Census data on Indian population Almost half of American Indians and Alaska Natives identify with multiple races, representing a group that grew by 39 percent over a decade, according to U.S. Census data. Houston Chronicle POLITICS Trying to define the ‘Volcker rule’ Regulators have stewed over how to enforce a deceptively simple part of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reforms — the “Volcker rule” — that curbs banks from trading for themselves. Politico GOP preps bill to replace Obama’s healthcare law before Court ruling Republicans are trying a strategy to “repeal and replace” the law. They say a new bill will be ready for the political opening a Supreme Court ruling provides — no matter what the justices decide. The Hill BUSINESS To grow business, Starbucks thinks outside the cup In a bid to further expand its consumer base, Starbucks has a new light roast and plans to produce more retail products to sell outside of its coffeehouses. NPR Heinz brings beans back to US Heinz is in the midst of expanding its recession-ready assortment of foods, aiming for both affordable and reassuring. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY US scientists make 3D object invisible Scientists have made a further step towards creating an “invisibility cloak” by masking a large, free-standing object in three dimensions. Telegraph.co.uk Death of the signature in a digital world There was a time when we took our signatures seriously, when we believed they said something about who we are. But now we have PIN numbers. The Atlantic ENVIRONMENT New estimates of Atlantic, Gulf fishing will help determine limits The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a new way to estimate the amount of fish caught by recreational saltwater anglers, which will impact millions of fishermen. McClatchy Newspapers Flooding is biggest climate risk to UK, report says Flooding will be Britain’s biggest climate risk this century, with damage set to cost as much as $18 billion a year by the 2080s if nothing is done to adapt to extreme weather, a report said. Reuters HEALTH Why heart doctors are leaving private practice to work for hospitals Insecurity about falling insurance payments and the impact of impending health-care changes are driving droves of cardiologists — among the highest-paid doctors — to become hospital employees. Philadelphia Inquirer Our risk of cardiac death set by age 55? MedPage Today Multitasking hinders youth social skills Tween girls who spend much of their time switching frantically between YouTube, Facebook, television and text messaging are more likely to develop social problems, says a new study. CNN RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Many Americans uninformed, but still wary of Mormon beliefs Mormons, followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are in a glaring spotlight. One of their own, Mitt Romney, is contending hard for the Republican nomination for presidential election. USA TODAY Mormons in America: certain in beliefs, uncertain of place in society Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Ad in ‘Lantern’ upsets Muslims Many Muslim students at Ohio State University have been outraged by an ad in the student newspaper that ties former Muslim student leaders in the U.S. to terrorist groups. Columbus Dispatch   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Mark Guarino): With Indiana ‘right to work’ vote, a GOP thumb in the eye to unions Christian Science Monitor Column (R. A.): The Fed acts without acting Economist Column (Peter Hartlaub): In defense of kid games: many offer good lessons San Francisco Chronicle Blog (Leah Roman): Why everyone is so angry at Paula Deen  (Philadelphia Inquirer) The Public's Health Column (Farhad Manjoo): Pajamas in public: the decline of our moral fiber? Slate Column (Michael Carey): Hearing the outraged voices of the poor McClatchy Newspapers Column (Sara Marie Watson): Use Google? Time to get real about protecting your digital self The Atlantic Editorial: State of the Union: into campaign mode San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Charlene Morisseau, Brooke Coggiano, Diana Shaw, Tanya Flowers, Maria Laverghetta, Harsha Malik, Kristen Podgurski, Tamara Dixon, Sevim Yolacti and Erkinaz Shuminov.   GOOD NEWS Mother’s love really can prevent illness in middle age Experts say a mom who nurtures her kids decreases the chances of them suffering illnesses such as diabetes, stroke or high blood pressure later in life, even if they‘ve grown up in grinding poverty. Telegraph.co.uk Haiti’s President Martelly launches electrical power program The program in Haiti aims to double the number of rural households with electricity within two years by offering small loans to buy solar kits and lining streets with lights. Associated Press US Astronaut Hall of Fame will honor 3 shuttle veterans A space-walker who tied the record for the most space missions, the military’s highest ranking astronaut and a former chief of the NASA astronaut corps will be inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. SPACE.com Want to be an astronaut? National application deadline approaches KATV Arkansas WORLD 2 buildings collapsed in Rio de Janeiro Two buildings collapsed in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the latest incident highlighting the failure of authorities to improve the city’s infrastructure. Reuters 2 buildings collapse after explosion in center of Rio de Janeiro Daily Mail Digital ‘right to be forgotten’ will be made European law Embarrassing, inaccurate or simply personal data must be deleted from internet databases if consumers ask under a new set of laws affecting social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Telegraph.co.uk Google move alarms privacy hawks Politico Devastating costs of Amazon’s gold rush In Peru alone, while no one knows for certain the total acreage that has been ravaged, stands at at least 64,000 acres — possibly much more — have been razed. Smithsonian Magazine EDUCATION More fruits, veggies in school lunches U.S. schoolchildren, accustomed to a steady diet of pizza and french fries, will find more fruits, vegetables and whole grains on their cafeteria trays under new government school lunch rules. Baltimore Sun School lunches get 1st overhaul in 15 years — but pizza still a vegetable Christian Science Monitor States weaken teachers’ tenure rights America’s public school teachers are seeing their generations-old tenure protections weakened as states seek flexibility to fire teachers. Columbia Missourian LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Can you keep a secret? Maybe we shouldn’t, even if we can “The Scarlet Letter” gets one thing incredibly right: it’s not healthy to keep a secret. Scientists say the more we try to keep secrets at bay, the more they rise up in our minds. Scientific American In ‘The Music Box,’ New Orleans residents hear hope When Katrina hit New Orleans, it left behind a city full of destroyed homes. Now, artists have reclaimed one of the blighted properties in the 9th Ward — turning it into a work of art and music. NPR House music in New Orleans New York Times Dylan Harris sends adventurous travelers inside ‘pariah’ nations North Korea and Iran are among the destinations for Lupine Travel, which offers a first-hand view of countries most of the world shuns. Christian Science Monitor SPORTS Nadal tops Federer to earn final, Sharapova avenges loss to Kvitova The stars of eight Grand Slam men’s finals were on the same side of the draw for the first time since 2005. Nadal had injured his knee and wasn’t sure he’d play. Now, he can barely believe he’s in the final. CBSSports Barca holds off Madrid rally to reach Copa del Rey semis Barcelona held off a spirited Real Madrid fightback to hang on for a 2-2 draw that was enough to edge its eternal rival once again, this time for a place in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Sports Illustrated Miguel Cabrera to move to 3rd base Miguel Cabrera told a Venezuelan newspaper that he‘s moving to third base to accommodate the Detroit Tigers’ newest slugger, Prince Fielder. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT C-section rate in US climbs to all-time high of 34 percent Between 2002 and 2009, the number of cesarean deliveries rose significantly, from 27 percent of births to 34 percent, finds a new report based on information from 19 U.S. states. 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