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A St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held in Arbat Street in downtown Moscow.  (Photo by Misha Japaridze / AP) St. Patrick’s Day 2012: facts, myths and traditions On St. Patrick‘s Day, millions of people will don green and celebrate the Irish with parades, good cheer and a pint of beer — but few have a clue about St. Patrick, the historical figure. National Geographic Blog: Weird facts about St. Patrick’s Day  (San Francisco Chronicle) SFGate Blog The real cost of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Bloomberg Hey, what happened to winter? The winter of 2011-12 might well earn the title of “the winter that wasn’t” in many parts of the U.S. The season has entered the books as the fourth warmest on record. ABC News   US military names Afghan attack suspect The military has identified Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales as the man accused of killing 16 villagers in a grisly attack that sparked rage in Afghanistan. Bales has arrived in the U.S. CNN Afghan massacre suspect arrives in Kansas Detroit Free Press Debate over Afghanistan returns to Capitol Hill NPR Blog: Afghanistan: live  (Al Jazeera) Live Blog Former Rutgers student convicted of bias intimidation in webcam spying case Former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi was found guilty of invasion of privacy and bias intimidation in a case that has focused national attention on bullying. Philadelphia Inquirer Lesson of Rutgers case USA TODAY Despite restrictions, Gaza rebuilds Despite continuing unrest and restrictions on imports to and exports from Gaza, the Palestinian territory is in the midst of a construction boom, more than three years after a major Israeli assault. NPR   NATION Live free and pay more tax The need for revenue has encouraged cash-strapped state and local governments across the U.S. to scrap restrictions on alcohol sales, gambling and fireworks. Economist Ga. welfare drug testing likely to face legal challenges A push to require drug tests for people seeking welfare payments in Georgia is nearly certain to be challenged in court if passed, as judges have already struck down similar laws in other states. San Francisco Chronicle An urban neighborhood finds new life In a tough corner of San Diego, a group of residents and activists has set out to restore a long-forgotten waterway — and in the process, give the community a much-needed shot in the arm. Grist POLITICS Price of gas matters to voters, but does not seem to sway votes As the average price of gas has climbed toward $4 a gallon nationwide, it has generated abundant chatter about the threat to the economic recovery, and to incumbent politicians. CNBC Osama bin Laden plotted to kill Obama and Petraeus, report says A plan to target Obama and Petraeus was described in a document U.S. forces found in bin Laden’s compound after he was killed. Politico JOBS Act: Why are Democrats suddenly raising red flags? The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act had everything going for it. But after the Securities and Exchange Commission scrutinized the bill, its race to the president’s desk has been impeded. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Facebook vs. Google: the tech tug of war Rivalry between Facebook and Google has led to a ferocious bidding war for the best brains in Silicon Valley. The Independent Gas prices may stall economic recovery The U.S. economy is about to meet its worst enemy head-on — the surging energy prices that experts believe are almost at the point where they will forestall any further recovery. CNBC EDUCATION iAchieve: giving children technology instead of textbooks Ridgemont Elementary School in Fort Bend, Texas, has leaped into the future with its science classes, equipping students with iPads and permanently shelving textbooks. EducationNews.org School violence: how big a problem? Research shows school-age and college-age kids are not only safer but far more secure on school campuses than anywhere else. NPR The future of college: The biggest classes are the most expensive One of California’s largest community colleges has a plan to deal with the age of austerity — charging students more for the most in-demand courses. The Atlantic RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Mexico prepares for pope, millions of visitors expected It takes a lot to prepare for the coming of Pope Benedict XVI and the 3 million people he is expected to draw. One hundred fifty-thousand communion wafers? Check. Campsites for 350,000? Check. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Wyoming tribe allowed to kill bald eagle celebrates its tradition A federal government decision to allow a Wyo. tribe to kill bald eagles for a religious ceremony is a victory for American Indian sovereignty and for long-suppressed religious freedoms, the tribe says. USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Fat is the new ugly on the playground Children pick up on stated and unstated messages from their parents and media early, quickly learning what the ideal person for their gender looks like. Fat is the new ugly on the school playground. CNN College spring break gets tamer as world watches online Some of today’s spring breakers say they have been tamed, in part, not by parents or colleges, but by the fear of being in an unsanctioned photo or video going viral. New York Times   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial (Leonard Pitts Jr.): Where is the outrage over war on terror tactics? McClatchy Newspapers Column (Michael Carroll): The hard-drinking ghost of my grandfather Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Neil McCormick): Bruce Springsteen: ‘How I became The Boss’ Telegraph.co.uk Blog (Kate Stone Lombardi): The myth of the mama’s boy  (TIME) Ideas Editorial: Goldman Sachs exec’s parting exposes the firm USA TODAY Cartoon (Lee Judge): The 17th victim McClatchy Newspapers Column (David Sirota): Politics and business: the layer ploy Truthdig Editorial: Do not skimp on tsunami warnings Sacramento Bee   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Brooke Coggiano, Kevin Augustine, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Tina Ulmer, Tamara Dixon, Harsha Malik, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Tanya Flowers, Diana Shaw, Sam Dieter, Mark Rittenmeyer and Kristen Podgurski.   GOOD NEWS Caring canines help provide a new breed of therapy to patients Increasingly, therapy dogs are given a important role in the treatment of patients whose situations demand something beyond chemical intervention or human-to-human counseling. Sydney Morning Herald Google Earth helps Indian man find family and village after 25 years An Indian man who lost his family while begging as a child has been reunited with them after more than two decades because he spotted his village on Google Earth. Huffington Post Fostering trust: A couple opens their home to 80 kids and counting Julie and Jim of Kansas City, Kan., have been foster parents — or “resource parents” as they are sometimes called — to more than 80 children. Kansas City Star WORLD North Korea plans to launch controversial long-range rocket North Korea announced plans to launch a satellite on the back of a long-range rocket, a move that could jeopardize an agreement with the U.S., exchanging food aid for nuclear concessions. Guardian Syria: Twin bombings in Damascus kill at least 27 Twin blasts hit the heart of Damascus, Syria, killing at least 27 people in an attack on security installations that state television blamed on “terrorists” seeking to oust President Bashar al-Assad. Reuters Blog: Syria: live  (Al Jazeera) Live Blog ENVIRONMENT Climate ‘tech fixes’ urged for Arctic An eminent U.K. engineer is suggesting building cloud-whitening towers in the Faroe Islands as a “technical fix” for warming across the Arctic. BBC What is the wind-cast? If there were improvements in wind and sun forecasts, green energy could get a new lease on life. Discovery News Air pollution could become China’s biggest health threat Air pollution could become the biggest health threat in China unless the government takes greater steps to monitor and publicize the dangers of smog. Guardian SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Learning from the tipsy fruit fly Fruit flies apparently self-medicate like many humans do, drowning their sorrows and frustrations for some of the same reasons, scientists report. New York Times Neutrinos move near light speed Six months after physicists shocked the world by announcing they had found particles seemingly traveling faster than light, the growing scientific consensus is that the results were flawed. LiveScience Blog: Not so fast: more evidence neutrinos aren’t defying Einstein  (Wired) Wired Science Hearing aids reveal emotional soundtrack Understanding what people with hearing implants can and cannot hear reveals the hidden subtexts within our everyday conversations. BBC HEALTH Blueberries and apples tied to lower diabetes risk Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes, according to a new U.S. study. HealthNews Low doses of hormone-like chemicals may have big effects Scientists are seeking “fundamental changes” in testing and regulation of chemicals that mimic human hormones. Scientific American SPORTS Andy Pettitte returning to Yankees Left-hander Andy Pettitte is coming back to the New York Yankees. Pettitte, who retired before last season, has signed a one-year minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. ESPN 49ers in race for Peyton Manning Even before he worked out for the Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning threw passes for the San Francisco 49ers and underwent a physical exam, according to league sources. ESPN Broncos meet with Manning, offer $90 million over 5 years Denver Post   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Scientists: Making music proves to be a powerful antidepressant Making music might help lift more depressed people out of the dumps than common antidepressant medications do. 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