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Chef and author Julia Child is seen showing off tomatoes in the kitchen at her home in Cambridge, Mass. More so than the tools and techniques she popularized, Child‘s most lasting legacy may be her spirit and sense of humor.  (Photo by Jon Chase / File / AP) Julia Child is still popular on her 100th would-be birthday Like a fine wine, Julia Child is aging well. August 15th will mark what would have been her 100th birthday, and she would have liked nothing more than to celebrate with a big slice of cake. USA TODAY Blog: Did you see this? Julia Child, remixed  (Slate) browbeat You don’t want the new US customs robot to find you suspicious A new U.S. customs avatar evaluates a traveler’s answers to questions with speech recognition software and voice anomaly detection programs — it’s not just what you say that counts, but how you say it. Popular Science   State finances recovering The finances of state governments are improving, but states face deep uncertainty in the coming fiscal year as they grapple with the new costs of Medicaid expansion and pensions. NBCNews.com The US economy: a snapshot CNNMoney Temple gunman part of ‘hate group’ The Army veteran who opened fire on a Sikh temple was associated with a white-supremacist organization described by a watchdog group as “virulently racist,” law enforcement officials said. ABC News Obama calls for ‘soul searching’ after attack BBC Remembering the temple shooting victims CNN Iran backs Assad as Syrian forces choke off Aleppo Syrian rebels trying to fight off an army offensive in Aleppo say they are running low on ammunition. President Assad’s forces have encircled their stronghold at the entrance to the country’s biggest city. Reuters Special section: Syria live blog Al Jazeera   NATION Fire erupts at Chevron refinery in Calif. A fire at one of the nation’s largest refineries spewed thick black smoke over cities in the San Francisco Bay area. Hospitals admitted scores of residents who complained of breathing problems. USA TODAY Oklahoma wildfire razes homes, leaves dozens homeless Dozens of wildfires have scorched portions of Oklahoma, leaving only ashes in some spots. Emergency managers say dozens of homes are among the 120 structures that burned to the ground. CBS News Federal Reserve’s Bernanke to economists: more philosophy, please In a recent speech, Bernanke dodged the usual Federal Reserve game. He asked why he should keep prices stable and unemployment down — because those numbers mean things to humans. BusinessWeek POLITICS It may be older and tougher — but will the tea party be stronger? The 2010 elections were a coming of age for the tea party, with big gains in Congress and in state houses. Then came this year’s GOP presidential primaries, with no surviving tea party favorite. NPR Anti-bullying ad campaign targets parents Parents are urged to teach their kids to speak up if they witness school bullying in new ads that target an issue that top Obama administration officials vow to make a national priority. San Jose Mercury News BUSINESS Amazon’s new secret weapon: package delivery lockers Amazon.com is doubling down to combat a problem that has long bedeviled online retailers: failed package delivery. Wall Street Journal Calls to scrap ethanol mandate intensify with drought The drought that’s killing crops across the Midwest and sending corn prices to record highs has revived calls to end or ease the government’s requirement that corn-based ethanol be blended with gasoline. CNNMoney HEALTH Violent cartoons linked to sleep problems in preschoolers A sleep study of young children found that those who tuned in to age-appropriate educational programs were less likely to have sleep problems than those who watched superheroes. ABC News Caffeinated drink nauseated North America’s 1st city Caffeine-loaded black drinks apparently dominated the heartland of America earlier than once thought — beverages that were neither coffee nor cola. LiveScience RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Missouri to vote on prayer amendment Missourians are set to vote on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that supporters say would protect residents’ right to pray in public. Christianity Today US nuns meet to decide how to respond to Vatican rebuke The largest group for American nuns will meet in St. Louis to consider a response to the Vatican’s decision to assign control of the group to a trio of bishops because the nuns had strayed from church doctrine. Yahoo! News ENVIRONMENT Drought’s impact on food prices A drought covering two-thirds of the country has damaged much of the country’s corn crops and pushed grain prices to record levels, triggering fears that a spike in food prices will soon follow. Buffalo News Surprising effects of the US drought National Geographic How Curiosity turns Mars into a climate-change lab Scientists have made great strides in predicting what will happen to our climate, but there is a fundamental problem: we have only had one climate in which to test our hypotheses. Now, we have Mars too. Grist SPORTS Jeff Gordon wins rain-shortened NASCAR race at Pocono In a race marred by the death of a fan hit by lightning, Jeff Gordon earned his first victory of the season, taking advantage of an accident and going on to win when the race was called because of a downpour. CBSSports Kohles wins 2nd PGA event in 2nd professional start One week after winning his professional debut, Ben Kohles did it again. The 22-year-old fired a 9-under-par 62 in the final round of the Cox Classic to win for the second straight week. Yahoo! News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Wajahat Ali): Islamophobia unleashed Salon Editorial: Reading, writing and swim lessons Virginian-Pilot Column (Katherine Mangu-Ward): We shouldn’t fear online education for elementary schoolers Slate Editorial: Let the phone games begin Daily Herald Editorial: Sikhs victimized by homegrown terror Star Tribune Column (Peter King): Reflecting on Reid’s tragedy Sports Illustrated Editorial: Report has advocates for public schools enraged. But why? Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Mike Lofgren): GOP insider: Religion destroyed my party Salon   Site edited by: Lavanya Rajagopalan, Sandra Crozier, Tina Ulmer, Betse Lyons, Kathie Raikes, Tamara Dixon, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Kevin Augustine, Sarah Alender and Todd Ehresmann.   GOOD NEWS Fed up with congested roads? Online tool lets you sound off Want to weigh in on how congestion can be reduced on the freeways? Washington State’s Transportation Commission has launched Voice of Washington State, an online forum and survey site. Daily Herald Canine helps former soldier fight PTSD Angela Peacock was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder by the Army in 2004. She got Joe, a black Labrador, in 2009. Joe has been trained to know when Peacock needs his help. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Saving a life in 140 characters You may use text messages to organize nights out or let someone know you’ll be late. But in Malawi, these 140 character messages are also used for something far more compelling: saving lives. BBC WORLD The women who clear bombs A groundbreaking initiative in Laos aims to clear the land of munitions from the Vietnam War, but also educate women. The mood among the group might be light-hearted, but their work is not. The Independent A modern wired university in Nigeria The American University of Nigeria provides a modern education right in the backyard of Boko Haram, Nigeria’s homegrown terrorist group. Christian Science Monitor OLYMPICS 2012: LONDON GAMES US women’s soccer wins in extra time The U.S. women’s soccer team is in the Olympic gold medal match after a wild come-from-behind 4-3 win over Canada. The win was earned with a goal in the final minute of extra time. NBCNews.com Blog: 2012 London Olympics: live updates  (CNN) London 2012 Air more live Olympic TV, say Americans USA TODAY Team USA beats Argentina in basketball This U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team is living proof that the best defense is a good offense. The road to gold in London is built on scores, not stops. ESPN Special section: Medal table Guardian EDUCATION Preschool children who can pay attention more likely to finish college Young children who are able to pay attention and persist with a task have a 50 percent greater chance of completing college, according to a new study. ScienceDaily Completion-focused financial aid Even supporters of the concept of government financial assistance for college students concede that the way in which the system delivers aid to students is not working optimally. Inside Higher Ed SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Genetic map tells the intricate tale of the Jewish diaspora A new genetic map paints a picture of the 2,000 or so years during which Jewish groups migrated. Some became genetically isolated units, while others seemed to mix and mingle more. LiveScience Apes and Olympians celebrate the same When Olympic athletes celebrate their wins, they are displaying a declaration of success that links us to early humans and apes. Discovery News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The case for vacation: why breaks improve productivity The first week of August is one of the most popular times for people to take off work. Research has shown that time off improves output on the job. The Atlantic Travel apps for your summer vacation CNET News What adults can learn from kids’ books Leaving books such as “The Little Prince” to childhood is a mistake of the worst kind. Fail to re-read them from a more mature standpoint and you‘re almost guaranteed to miss what they’re all about. The Atlantic   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The new art of ecology Every big scientific moment is cultural. Going green is now more than low-energy light bulbs. It influences novels, dance, sculptures and even jokes, absorbing a scientific consensus: Resources are finite. Economist   Photo of the Day A boy cools himself off by playing in a fountain in Seoul, South Korea. A heat wave warning was issued in Seoul as temperatures soared above 95 degrees Fahrenheit.  (Photo by Ahn Young-joon / 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. 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