This edition was published on April 14, 2012 at 1 PM E.T. [ Go to the front page ]
Please click here to view all archived editions for this day.

Make us your homepage April 14, 2012 Log in | Sign up
Home About us Our Team Volunteer Ways to help News archives Opinion
Anti-North Korea protesters and defectors shout slogans near mock North Korean missiles during a protest rally against North Korea’s rocket launch in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea’s rocket launch ended quickly in failure, splintering into pieces over the Yellow Sea soon after takeoff.  (Photo by Lee Jin-man / AP) The power of perception Becoming conscious of the subjectivity of our perceptions is an admittedly abstract feat. But human perceptions, and their ramifications, are real and potentially life-changing. CNN Megaupload user data in limbo It is a cache of data roughly equivalent to half of the Library of Congress and nobody quite knows what to do with it. Currently the data sits on 1,100 powered-down servers stored in a Virginia warehouse. Msnbc.com US says Megaupload’s hosting service is no innocent bystander CNET News   N. Korean launch signals diplomacy is not working North Korea’s decision to launch a rocket drew swift and widespread condemnation across the globe. Failure aside, the launch underlined the international community’s inability to prevent such acts. NPR Obama engagement policy ‘in tatters’ after North Korean rocket defiance Guardian Failed rocket launch is a setback for North Korea’s new leader CBS News UN: North Korea actions ‘deplorable’ CNN Leaders gather for Americas summit President Obama arrived in Colombia for a summit of Americas nations, with the U.S. facing questions over Cuba’s exclusion and growing dissent from regional leaders over the U.S.-backed “war on drugs.” Al Jazeera Obama promoting US-Latin America trade ties Seattle Post-Intelligencer Ultimate frisbee goes pro The new American Ultimate Disc League is betting that it can turn ultimate frisbee into a serious, professional sport that is capable of drawing crowds and selling merchandise. ABC News   NATION Powerful storms feared for Midwest Tornado sirens sounded across Oklahoma City as the nation’s midsection braced for what forecasters cautioned could be a day of “life-threatening” storms. CBS News FDA criticized for food-borne illness probes, secrecy The FDA’s decision to let an E. coli probe go dormant in 2009, despite clear leads, is part of what some food safety experts call a worrisome “cone of silence” around leafy produce in the U.S. Denver Post Blog: Beef recall renews worries  (Msnbc.com) Vitals Tenn. teacher law could boost climate, creationism denial A new Tenn. law protects teachers who explore the “scientific strengths and weaknesses” of evolution and climate change, which could make it easier for global warming denial to enter classrooms. Reuters Tenn. law would question evolution Wall Street Journal POLITICS Corporations face shareholder pressure on political spending Companies holding their annual meetings this spring will face a record number of shareholder resolutions demanding companies reveal whether corporate funds have been spent on politics. USA TODAY Tax fight gets personal as Obama, Biden release returns The fight over how best to tax the American people has turned to the finances of the two presidential candidates, as President Barack Obama released his 2011 tax return. CNN Biden jabs Romney over ‘Buffett Rule’ YouTube BUSINESS Wells Fargo reports profits are up as mortgage results improve Wells Fargo reported a 13 percent rise in first-quarter profits, setting a record as the bank made more money on new mortgages and curbed losses from old ones. San Francisco Chronicle In Silicon Valley, designers are emerging as rock stars Inspired by the legacy of Steve Jobs and lured by the promise of the tech boom, young designers are flocking to Silicon Valley, where they are shaking up a scene long led by engineers and programmers. Reuters HEALTH Lack of sleep tied to obesity, diabetes Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that people who slept for less than five hours a day had drastic change in their resting metabolic rates. Times of India African hallucinogen helps addiction A group of scientists and former drug addicts have been advocating a radical treatment for addiction: a hallucinogen called ibogaine, that in some cases obliterates withdrawal symptoms. BBC ENVIRONMENT Man-made earthquakes a big deal? The nation’s midsection is typically quiet, geologically speaking. So when seismologist Bill Ellsworth noticed an unusual number of earthquakes in that region, he wanted to know why. Discovery News Replanting forests in Colorado wildfire areas benefits water supply The U.S. Forest Service is deploying contract labor crews to plant 146,000 more pine and fir trees in an effort to stabilize wildfire-ravaged mountainsides that slump into Denver water supplies. Denver Post RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Christian pilgrims gather in Jerusalem church for ancient holy fire ritual Thousands of Christians lit candles and torches from a flame that emerged from the tomb of Jesus in a Jerusalem church as they conducted an ancient fire ritual that celebrates the Messiah’s resurrection. Star Tribune Religion makes people happier, but why? Researchers say that people who regularly attend religious services enjoy a boost in happiness. However, they cannot agree on whether the benefit is religious or derived from social networking. U.S. News & World Report   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: The battle for the soul of the Olympics The Independent Column (Adam Levin): Is Facebook hurting government productivity? ABC News Column (Juan Blanco Prada): Latin America breaking ranks on drug war Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Food industry regulations need to improve Olympian Column (Tom Vanderbilt): Learning to walk Slate Editorial: Lift Latin America‘s ’drug curse’ Christian Science Monitor Cartoon (Kevin Siers): Which Mitt will be the presidential nominee? McClatchy Newspapers Column (Ann Brenoff): Why we still have the stay-at-home mom debate Huffington Post   Site edited by: Brooke Coggiano, Kevin Augustine, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Tamara Dixon, Harsha Malik, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Diana Shaw, Todd Ehresmann, Mark Rittenmeyer, Laura Olson and Paul Wertheim.   GOOD NEWS Friends with ALS to skydive for a cause Juri Kameda and Gloria Hale are set to skydive to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. San Jose Mercury News Teens delight seniors with makeovers Dozens of senior citizens decked out in hot pink were pampered by students from Herbert H. Lehman High School in New York who gave the eager elders manicures and styling tips. NY Daily News The healthy side of being a sports fan Researchers studying the characteristics, habits and overall health of sports fans have found that being a sports fan can be good for your emotional, psychological and social health. CNN WORLD Syria cease-fire falters as security forces ‘fire at protesters’ Several protesters have been killed during demonstrations that tested the U.N.-brokered cease-fire in Syria. Security forces remained in the background in many other protest locations. BBC Syria calmer amid cease-fire deadline PBS NewsHour The fight for Egypt’s future As the presidential race pits the old guard against Islamist parties, those who rejoiced at last year’s fall of Hosni Mubarak are losing their optimism. The Independent Music and censorship in a changing Myanmar For decades, all public expression in Myanmar has been tightly controlled, and music is no exception. Punk rockers like No U Turn were left with a stark choice: stay underground or play by the rules. BBC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Life on Mars found by NASA’s Viking mission in 1976? A fresh look at NASA data suggests that a robotic mission may have uncovered microbial life on Mars more than 30 years ago. National Geographic Futuristic cars on the fast track Automotive supplier Continental is testing a self-driving car that, by month’s end, could be among the first licensed for use in Nevada, the first state to pass laws governing driverless vehicles. Star Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Aerial photographer uncovers the secrets of New York’s skyline Organic farms, swimming pools and even a vintage plane are many of New York City’s skyline’s hidden delights, aerial photographer Alex MacLean has discovered. The Independent Do movie trailers reveal too much? Trailers are meant to provide tantalizing teasers to lure audiences in, but many seem to offer major plot twists. BBC EDUCATION Calif. teens study the science of learning With the help of modeling clay, Wiffle balls and a sheaf of introspective writings, students are developing an appreciation for what happens between their ears when they learn. San Jose Mercury News Educators hope ‘Bully’ documentary has impact in schools The documentary “Bully” portrays the lives of three bullying victims during the 2009-10 school year and includes the stories of two others who committed suicide. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Why civics class should be sexy Something central is missing in civics classrooms: Students get explanations of processes, but rarely get an understanding of how to get what they want. The Atlantic SPORTS Cardinals’ rings: rubies, diamonds and a rally squirrel From the dates carved into its band to the diamonds embedded behind the phrase “World Champions,” the 73-gram ring the Cardinals will present to players is crammed with history and ingenuity. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Saints’ owner Tom Benson buys Hornets from NBA Tom Benson brought stability to the Saints nearly three decades ago and now plans to do the same for the Hornets in small-market New Orleans. ABC News Joe Vitt to coach New Orleans Saints ESPN   Photo of the Day A Pakistani woman walks back to her home through a path in a wheat field on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan.  (Photo by Muhammed Muheisen / 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 If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere. Frank Howard Clark 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

Copyright © 2006-2016 DailySource. All rights reserved. Terms of Service