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U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas performs on the uneven bars during the Artistic Gymnastics women’s qualification at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.  (Photo by Gregory Bull / AP) Food trucks still on a roll Despite some challenges and attrition in recent months, St. Louis’ food trucks keep riding their self-propelled trend — and, in some cases, are proving to be strategic business tools. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Online marketplace set to launch local food vendors into the mainstream Grist Love for cops, firefighters — not pensions Traditionally, U.S. voters have backed generous benefits for local cops and firefighters willing to risk their lives to keep citizens safe. As economic conditions have worsened, that attitude has changed. Reuters   Lochte beats Phelps in 1st Olympic showdown Ryan Lochte thrashed Michael Phelps by more than four seconds in their first showdown of the Games. Even more stunning: Phelps didn’t win a medal for the first time in an Olympic appearance. ESPN Special section: Medal table BBC Olympic bodies: then and now ABC News Have race relations improved in US? In the afterglow of Barack Obama’s historic 2008 victory, most people in the U.S. believed that race relations would improve. Nearly four years later, has that dream come true? Houston Chronicle Climate change study forces skeptical scientists to change minds The Earth has warmed over the past 250 years and “humans are almost entirely the cause,” according to a scientific study to address concerns about human-induced global warming. Guardian   NATION 100 days to go: tight race, defining moments left The presidential race throttles into its last 100 days in a clash over economic vision, with the outcome likely to come down to fall debates, final unemployment numbers and efforts to mobilize voters. Associated Press Making peace with a monster Though media attention has focused on the resilience of survivors in the wake of the Aurora, Colo., shooting, part of their story is seldom told: What happens to victims after the television cameras have left? CNN Chicago streets smoulder with ‘random acts of violence’ Chicago’s street gangs span generations. The Black P. Stone Nation and Gangster Disciples gangs are older enterprises than Microsoft or Yahoo. NPR POLITICS Romney’s Mormonism shapes his life How Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith will affect the presidential campaign is among 2012’s biggest political enigmas: He doesn’t say much about it on the trail. San Jose Mercury News California governor bets on thinking big California may be struggling to make ends meet, but Gov. Jerry Brown is thinking big, championing major public works projects that include a statewide bullet train network. Reuters BUSINESS In gay marriage fight, some companies take a stand A number of high-profile business executives have come out on the issue of gay marriage. While companies are free to openly share their feelings, such statements can affect the brand image. USA TODAY Map: The freedom index Friend Factor Tech titans face off over iPhone, iPad Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. will square off in federal court in a closely watched trial over control of the U.S. smart phone and computer tablet markets. Seattle Post-Intelligencer SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Developing countries embrace mobile technology for positive change One thing is transforming how even the world’s poorest people live: the mobile phone. Even basic mobile communications can increase school attendance, facilitate banking or create jobs. Christian Science Monitor Scientists take steps toward building human organs The idea of “printing” organs has caught the attention of the traditional medical community. Philadelphia Inquirer Music today bland, but louder Researchers in Spain analyzed 464,411 songs, including rock, pop, hip hop, heavy metal and other styles, and found music blander, but louder. UPI.com EDUCATION High Close gives society’s vulnerable young people a rare chance to flourish The point of education at High Close, in Berkshire, U.K., is to give children emotional literacy as well as academic skills, but this environment isn’t the right solution for every child. The Independent Education waivers, varied goals In excusing more than half of states from meeting crucial requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, the Obama administration required states to develop more realistic tools to improve schools. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY US still religious, but trust wanes Though more Americans go to church or believe in God than their counterparts in virtually every other Western country, fewer Americans now trust religious institutions. NPR Blog: Half of Americans do not know the president’s religion  (ABC News) Otus New San Francisco archbishop appointed by pope The Vatican named Salvatore Cordileone, one of the driving forces behind California’s initiative banning same-sex marriage, as archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Talk, talk, talk: how to escape a dull chat When the conversation lulls or won’t end, there are ways to extract oneself. True experts, like politicians, use proven exit strategies. Star Tribune Does image trump music? In an age where attention is all, the emotion and power of music often takes a back seat to outrageousness. CNN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Time to trash voter-ID law Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Tim Lane): It was 64 years ago today ... The Age Editorial: Unusual secrecy in Aurora shooting case Denver Post Editorial: Shield taxpayers from Brodkorb suit Star Tribune Blog (Tom Bailey): Index of well-being: our duty to be perpetually happy  (The Independent) Notebook Column (Dan Vergano): For NASA, there is no liftoff from politics USA TODAY Blog (Adam Corner): Are climate skeptics more likely to be conspiracy theorists?  (Guardian) Environment Blog Column (Tara Storozynsky): Online eating disorders: Nothing tastes as good as blogging feels Salon   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Sandra Crozier, Tamara Dixon, Kathie Raikes, Sumi Naidoo, Laura Olson, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Patrick Frierson and Harsha Malik.   GOOD NEWS Nonprofits donate beds to Detroit-area families getting back on their feet The nonprofit organization Good Night’s Sleep of Los Angeles delivered 518 beds to various cities in the last 18 months before coming to Detroit. Detroit Free Press In Sing Sing, power of music may be transforming lives An unlikely school of music is located in Ossining, along New York’s famous Hudson River Valley, inside the famous maximum security prison commonly known as Sing Sing. CBS News Ethiopian shoemaker takes great strides The company SoleRebels became the planet’s first fair trade green footwear firm — certified by the World Fair Trade Organization — and is now one of Ethiopia’s most thriving businesses. BBC WORLD Disarming Afghan IEDs: big job, but too few trained Improvised explosive devices remain one of the biggest killers in Afghanistan. As NATO forces prepare to withdraw, Afghans are learning the special skills needed to find and disarm these deadly weapons. NPR US explosives specialist searches for deadly legacy of war Baltimore Sun Chinese protesters force officials to cancel industrial waste pipeline project Officials in eastern China have cancelled a planned industrial waste pipeline project after up to 1,000 environmental demonstrators occupied a government office and overturned cars. Guardian OLYMPICS 2012: LONDON GAMES Team Britain wins 1st Olympic medals Team Britain has won its first London 2012 medals. Cyclist Lizzie Armitstead has taken silver in the women’s road race. Swimmer Rebecca Adlington has taken bronze in the final of the 400m freestyle. BBC Blog: Military drafted in to fill empty seats at London Olympics  (NBCNews.com) World News London Olympics and gender equality For the first time in Olympic history, every one of the 204 delegations participating in London includes females, and every sport includes both male and female athletes. TIME ENVIRONMENT Hot, dry and tapped out: Drought shrivels fun, too Golfers, boaters and gardeners are avoiding the heat and staying indoors — bad news for businesses that depend on them. The drought is draining the audiences for outdoor activities. NPR Rainforest wildlife havens collapsing The health of protected tropical forests and their rich wildlife, from exotic frogs and freshwater fish to tigers and forest elephants, is on the brink of collapse, researchers warn. The Independent HEALTH Shift work linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke An analysis that reviews studies covering millions of people has found shift work is associated with a higher risk for vascular events, such as heart attack and ischemic stroke. Medical News Today Re:Re:Fw:Re: Workers spend 650 hours a year on email The Atlantic Why polio has not gone away yet Health efforts are close to wiping out polio, but two significant challenges remain: money and the operational logistics of getting the vaccine to people who need it. CNN SPORTS Magic hires Vaughn as head coach Orlando announced the hiring of Jacque Vaughn as its next head coach, bringing the latest 30-something member to a basketball operations department after the hiring of manager Rob Hennigan. FOXSports Denny Hamlin captures pole Denny Hamlin won the pole position for the Brickyard 400, turning a lap of 182.763 mph in qualifying. And with a good run in the race, Hamlin figures he can rev up his push for a title. ESPN   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Largest firms ‘acting on climate change’ The Carbon Disclosure Project report, by Price Waterhouse Coopers, reveals climate change is central to strategies of 68 percent of world’s 500 largest companies, partly due to stock performance. Guardian   Photo of the Day A Filipino woman holds on to an umbrella as strong winds blow in a suburb of Manila, in the Philippines.  (Photo by Aaron Favila / 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 Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. 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