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In this image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria, mourners gathered in the Mazzeh district in Damascus. They carry the coffins of two protesters that were killed by Syrian security forces during a demonstration.  (Photo by Anonymous / AP) Army moves to act fast on battlefield brain injuries The Army has had a mixed record treating soldiers for traumatic brain injury. Now it is trying to spot the injury close to the battlefield and get soldiers out of the fight. NPR Traumatic brain injury linked to higher risk for PTSD, anxiety disorders PsychCentral School buses safer for children than riding in parents’ cars When it comes to the safety of students on their way to school, transportation statistics show it doesn’t get much better than a school bus. Press of Atlantic City   US rejects arming Syrian dissidents Military intervention in Syria would be “very difficult,” the U.S.’s top military officer said yesterday, because the opposition was undefined and fighting proxy battles for other regional powers. The Australian China warns of looming civil war in Syria Reuters Blog: Syria live blog Al Jazeera Special section: Arab uprising BBC China to overtake India as world’s biggest gold market China is poised to overtake India to become the world’s biggest market for gold this year thanks to soaring investment purchases of bullion and steadily rising jewellery sales. Guardian Single atom transistor may be able to beat Moore’s Law Scientists have taken a first early step toward escaping the limits of a technological principle called Moore’s Law by creating a working transistor using a single phosphorus atom. BusinessWeek   NATION Winter storm dumps snow on South, knocks out power A winter storm dumped several inches of snow on a band of southern states, triggering accidents on slippery roads and knocking out power to tens of thousands. Msnbc.com Winter storm hits southern states YouTube Photographing, preserving old barns The aging relics hold a certain romance for many, and interest is growing in numerous states in saving or at least documenting the rickety barns before they become victims of age and urban sprawl. U.S. News & World Report Special section: Preserving historic barns National Park Service All missing in Washington avalanche accounted for All those who were missing after an avalanche near a popular ski resort in Washington state have been accounted for, and the total number of people killed remains at three, a resort official said. USA TODAY POLITICS Immigrants are trickling back to Alabama despite crackdown Of 18 Hispanic immigrants interviewed by the Associated Press in the Birmingham area, six said they had friends or relatives who had returned to Alabama after fleeing because of the law. USA TODAY ICE agents said to have struggled over gun KNBC Obama active in Democratic primaries President Barack Obama is playing an active role in Democratic primaries this cycle, triggering behind-the-scenes lobbying efforts to nab the coveted endorsement. The Hill Virginia’s ‘personhood’ bill is latest front in the culture war Virginia Republican Robert Marshall is a longtime abortion opponent who has tried repeatedly to pass legislation in his state that would give rights to the unborn. This year, Marshall just might get his wish. CNN Santorum questions Obama’s ‘Christian values,’ attacks Romney Rick Santorum questioned President Barack Obama‘s Christian values and attacked GOP rival Mitt Romney’s Olympics leadership as he courted tea party activists and evangelical voters in Ohio. San Antonio News BUSINESS European ministers close in on deal for Greek rescue European officials attempting to fend off the euro area’s first sovereign default will try to settle remaining disputes as they work to close in on a $170 billion Greek bailout package. Bloomberg Pressure builds on Greek parties over austerity YouTube Stocks may strain to hold 9-month highs If upcoming earnings from U.S. retailers are as unimpressive as the rest of the profit season has been, Wall Street could face a tough time justifying a stock market at nine-month highs. Reuters Dollar demand will increase on Greek debt crisis, FXPro says Investors “will favor the dollar” as a haven amid speculation Greece will default on its debt, Simon Smith, chief economist at currency broker FXPro Group Ltd., said in an interview in Singapore. Bloomberg HEALTH What’s the best cure in the race against breast cancer? In the scientific community, there are two main approaches to “curing” breast cancer: One is creating a vaccine to prevent it, and the other is to eliminate environmental toxins that may cause it. NPR Painless, at what price? Concerns about sedation dentistry, including rare but alarming deaths in other states, are fueling a debate about whether states need to make more efforts to regulate the practice. Detroit Free Press SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Where are NASA’s missing moon rocks? NASA announced that half of the Moon rocks brought back to Earth from two Apollo space missions are missing. They were given as gifts to the nations of the world. So what happened to them? BBC Ants remember their enemy’s scent Ant colonies — one of nature’s most efficient societies — are able to form a “collective memory” of their enemies, say scientists. This enables its nest-mates to identify ants from an offending colony. BBC NASA’s Webb telescope: revolutionary design, runaway costs The seven-ton spacecraft, one of the most ambitious and costly science projects in U.S. history, is under construction for NASA at Northrop Grumman Corp.’s space park complex in Redondo Beach, Calif. Aberdeen American News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Mary Sanchez): Drug testing welfare recipients is a waste of taxpayers’ money McClatchy Newspapers Column (John Harris): Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan? That’s the sound of aging Guardian Editorial: Apple produces amazing gadgets, but at what cost? USA TODAY Column (Kevin Horrigan): How much is enough? St. Louis Post-Dispatch Video (Bill Moyers): Freedom of and from religion Huffington Post Column (Alexis Madrigal): Why Pinterest is playing dumb about making money The Atlantic Video (Bob Schieffer): Bipartisan cooperation may be contagious CBS News Column (Fred Pearce): What animals don’t need Slate   Site edited by: Todd Ehresmann, Diana Shaw, Erkinaz Shuminov, Brooke Coggiano, Sam Dieter, Tina Ulmer, Kevin Augustine, Sarah Alender, Carla Baranauckas, Tamara Dixon and Mark Rittenmeyer.   GOOD NEWS Rocking out to hip hop in Myanmar Myanmar stagnated for decades under the rule of a military dictatorship, but over the past year has suddenly made progress toward greater freedom of expression — and more tolerance of rock and hip hop. Msnbc.com Space pioneer John Glenn honored 50 years after historic flight Hundreds of NASA workers jammed a space center auditorium to see and hear the first American to circle the Earth. The event marked the 50th anniversary of John Glenn’s historic flight. Christian Science Monitor John Glenn: rare and unpublished photos TIME Rome embraces contemporary architectural styles Although known for its antiquities, Rome is incorporating the new alongside structures from ancient times. Plain Dealer WORLD Latin America: where the world’s jobs are now As Europe and the U.S. have suffered economically, Latin America has experienced its fastest sustained growth in decades. Young people now see the region as a new economic frontier. Christian Science Monitor Iran halts oil sales to UK, France As U.N. inspectors arrived to address their nuclear program, Iran halted its oil sales to Britain and France in a move which is seen as retaliation against the tightening of EU sanctions. Reuters Iran military maneuvers raise concerns in Middle East YouTube ENVIRONMENT A sustainable America’s Cup race Although the America’s Cup is one of the most globally recognized names in sports, it remains relatively unwatched in its namesake country. Environmental News Network Malaysian indigenous communities demand referendum on mega-dams Malaysian communities are asking the government to stop all 12 planned mega-dam projects in the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo and to hold a referendum on dam construction. Environment News Service EDUCATION Virginia Beach weighs school cutbacks Dozens of students and parents packed the City Council chambers of Virginia Beach, Va., waving signs that read, “give the money back” and “fund our schools.” Virginian-Pilot A radical way of educating in Covington Angie Turnick of Covington, Ky., believes that students are more fully engaged and enjoy learning when exposed to unorthodox teaching methods. Courier-Journal RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope leads new cardinals in Mass Looking weary during a third straight day of speeches and ceremony, Pope Benedict XVI prayed for help so that he and his aides can continue to carry out the Roman Catholic Church’s worldwide mission. Provo Daily Herald An app for keeping kosher during Passover and beyond With Passover just a month away, a new app aims to help consumers keep kosher throughout the eight-day Jewish festival and to stay up to date on kosher products throughout the rest of the year. Reuters SPORTS Jeremy Lin rebounds with best game yet How does Jeremy Lin react to his first loss as a starter? He plays his most complete game as a pro. Lin had 28 points, 14 assists and five steals to help the New York Knicks defeat the Mavericks. ESPN Jeremy Lin, Mike D’Antoni a match made in basketball heaven CBSSports Cardinals open camp, absent old friends The Cardinals said goodbye to both their manager and home-run leader in the same offseason. Add in the exit of a great pitching coach, and that’s a lot of change for one team to absorb. ESPN LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The meaning of the American sofa It’s an American understanding that in a somewhat hazy way, the sofa is at the epicenter during many periods of life. NPR Whitney Houston laid to rest Whitney Houston was laid to rest in a private ceremony at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, N.J. She was buried next to her father, John Russell Houston, who was interred in 2003. Msnbc.com Stella McCartney’s party will go down in fashion history London fashion week enjoys a triumphant return as the elite show turns eveningwear elegance into interactive performance art. Guardian   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Profile pics on social media sites pose privacy risk, researcher warns Facial recognition technology makes it easier for strangers to identify people and infer detailed information about them from their publicly available images on sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Computerworld   Photo of the Day Winner Jason Lamy Chappuis of France, left, skis in front of the second placed Bernhard Gruber of Austria, center, and third placed Tomas Slavik of the Czech Republic, right, at the Nordic Combined World Cup competition in Klingenthal, Germany.  (Photo by Jens Meyer / 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 Love is a better teacher than duty. Albert Einstein Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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