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Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, meets with Kofi Annan, the United Nations special envoy to Syria, in Damascus, Syria. The state-run news agency SANA reported that talks between Assad and Annan were “positive” but there were no further details on the meeting.  (Photo by SANA / AP) Casino capitalism: the recent spread of American gambling Though Wall Street’s brand of “casino capitalism” crashed the American economy in 2008, American capitalists are making a growing profit from real-life casino gambling. Salon Ohio finds gas-drilling injection well led to several earthquakes A dozen earthquakes in Northeastern Ohio were almost certainly induced by injection of gas-drilling wastewater into the earth, state regulators said as they announced a series of tough new rules for drillers. Star Tribune Fracking in New York: risk vs. reward CNN   UN envoy Kofi Annan meets with Bashar Assad in Syria U.N. envoy Kofi Annan met with Syrian President Bashar Assad during a high-profile mission to mediate an end to the country’s conflict, even as activists reported fresh shelling by regime forces. CBS News The moral dilemmas of Syria’s revolution BBC Special section: Syria Guardian US payroll gain caps best 6-month job growth streak since 2006 Employers in the U.S. took on more workers than forecast in February, completing the best six months for payroll growth since 2006 and showing more improvement in the labor market. Bloomberg Has the economy reached escape velocity? TIME Missing for weeks, hiker alive in forest Temperatures dropped below freezing almost every night, but somehow, Margaret Page and her cat survived weeks in an isolated, rugged region of a New Mexico national forest. Msnbc.com   NATION Demise of the state fair leaves Virginia in rare company It was always agriculture and education — sweetened with a little good-spirited competition — that drove the State Fair of Virginia, until its demise when recession and bankruptcy drove it down. Virginian-Pilot Online push to ban ‘pink slime’ in school lunches gains momentum An online effort to ban beef containing an additive known as “pink slime” from the federal school lunch program has garnered almost 19,000 supporters in less than four days. BusinessWeek Homeless single moms struggle to make ends meet Single moms Benita Guzman and Angelica Cervantes are homeless and part of a disturbing trend in the U.S. The two banded together in an effort to help their families get by. Reuters POLITICS HUD secretary announces equal access housing rule A new rule took effect this week barring those who own or operate U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-funded housing from asking about an applicant’s sexual orientation or gender identity. San Francisco Chronicle Double dose of good timing aiding Obama’s re-election chances A close look at the progress of the stock and labor markets, as well as the overall economy shows Obama will be able to make ample positive comparisons without stretching the truth. CNBC Obama rallies support for healthcare overhaul ahead of Supreme Court case Bloomberg Obama, GOP battle over higher gas prices USA TODAY BUSINESS Would you consider being a Freemason? Dogged by conspiracy theories, Freemasons insist they have a modern, open organization. But can they lose the image and win the public? BBC Greece secures historical debt deal Greece‘s private creditors agreed to take cents on the euro in the biggest debt write-down in history, which will help pave the way for an enormous second bailout for the country. CBS News Greece set to receive ‘historic’ bailout BBC Facebook co-founder buys ‘The New Republic’ magazine Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has bought a majority stake in The New Republic. Hughes will now be the publisher and editor-in-chief of the 98-year-old politics and public affairs magazine. CNN A letter to TNR readers from Chris Hughes The New Republic SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NASA analyzes Mayan apocalypse claims Scientists at NASA address claims about the “Mayan apocalypse" and explain away frequently cited doomsday scenarios. Scientific American Daylight saving time: Why and when does it begin? With daylight saving time kicking off again, clock confusion is once again ticking away: Why do we spring forward? National Geographic EDUCATION Activists seek to curtail student restraints Tens of thousands of students — most of them disabled — are strapped down or physically restrained in school. Disability advocates hope a new Education Department report will encourage action. San Francisco Chronicle Utah schools: Lawmakers focus on sex education and educator accountability Sex education, educator accountability and fears over federal intrusion into Utah schools dominated discussions of public education at the Capitol this year. Salt Lake Tribune Blog: Teen sex ed: Instead of promoting promiscuity, it delays first sex  (TIME) Healthland LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Why ambition could make you rich, but not necessarily happy According to new research, while ambition can help you achieve a more prestigious education and corporate success, it may not make you any happier in the long run. CNN Haven or hell: Refugees in Idaho struggle for work More than 4,000 refugees have found their way to a far-flung spot: Boise, Idaho. The refugees come for the city’s strong economy and supportive community, but the recession has shifted that picture. NPR   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (James Parker): Horror for kids The Atlantic Column (Jim Sollisch): Please send me more coupons, Target Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Study reveals need to continue Obama’s health care reforms San Jose Mercury News Editorial: One year after earthquake and tsunami, what Japan has rediscovered Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Congress flashes bipartisanship as election looms San Francisco Chronicle Column (Lewis Diuguid): US racial disparities continue to worsen McClatchy Newspapers Column (Katy Waldman): Would a cashless society have less crime? Slate Column (Virginia Postrel): Fight birth control battle over-the-counter Bloomberg   Site edited by: Elizabeth Stoycheff, Tamara Dixon, Kevin Augustine, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Tina Ulmer, Harsha Malik, Laura Olson, Tanya Flowers, Maria Laverghetta, Kristen Podgurski and Diana Shaw.   GOOD NEWS Alleys of hope: Syringes give way to crops in El Paso, Texas The El Paso Permaculture Group and the El Paso Central Business Association work to clear out downtown alleys of dirt and trash and to fill the spaces with organic, sustainable vegetable gardens. El Paso Times Veteran gets overdue honor After nearly seven decades since his service, the army has approved Joseph Cicchinelli, World War I veteran, for the Silver Star. Arizona Republic Thousands give up carbon for Lent During Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter, Christians around the world are focusing on being better stewards of creation. Christian Science Monitor WORLD Japan’s roads may be repaired, but lives still disrupted A year after the triple disaster — earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown — that slammed northeastern Japan, recovery has been painfully slow. Christian Science Monitor After tsunami, Japanese-Americans visit still-struggling region San Jose Mercury News Japan: before and after Discovery News US, Afghan forces try to rebuild trust In Afghanistan, killings are called “green on blue” when an Afghan soldier or police officer turns his gun on a NATO ally. NPR Town’s prayer controversy stirs British cultural war The move to ban public prayer in Bideford, England has erupted into a national proxy fight regarding whether Christianity should hold a privileged place in a diverse and highly secular society. Seattle Times ENVIRONMENT UN climate chief: US would lose ground to China with Republican presidential win The U.N. climate chief has warned that U.S. voters risk ceding progress to China and Europe if they opt for a presidential candidate who denies climate change. Guardian Japan ends whaling season early Japan has ended its whaling season with less than a third of its annual target, said the country’s Fisheries Agency. The agency blamed “sabotage” by anti-whaling activists for the shortfall. BBC RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Banks are foreclosing on churches in record numbers Banks are foreclosing on America’s churches in record numbers as lenders lose patience with religious facilities that have defaulted on their mortgages, according to new data. Reuters Harlem churches see gospel tourist boom on Sundays New York City neighborhood churches have become popular tourist attractions for visitors from all over the world who want to listen to soulful gospel music at a black church service. The Telegraph HEALTH Coke, Pepsi make changes to avoid cancer warning Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. are making changes to their namesake colas to avoid the need to label the packages with a cancer warning. Reuters LSD helps treat alcoholism The powerful hallucinogen LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) has potential as a treatment for alcoholism, according to a retrospective analysis of studies published in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Nature SPORTS Rams trade No. 2 pick to Redskins The Rams have agreed to trade their pick in the upcoming draft to Washington in exchange for Washington’s first and second-round pick this year plus first-round picks in 2013 and 2014. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Keeping athletes safe from sexual abuse Parents who want to protect their kids from sexual abuse need to reassess the notion of “stranger danger." HealthDay   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Girl Scouts cookies produce $15B of graphene, according to research A team at Rice University has uncovered what might be the most abundant source of the highly sought-after material graphene: Girl Scout cookies. TechEye   Photo of the Day Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys pose for a photograph during celebration of Purim festival in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, Israel.  (Photo by Ariel Schalit / 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 We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. 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