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Agnes Boyle and Bernard O’Connor of kick their feet while dancing at a senior citizens picnic on the campus of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass.  (Photo by Gail Oskin / AP) How are so many seniors able to remain so active? Everyone knows that 60 is the new 40, that seniors take cruises and ballroom dancing lessons and the gym is as much a part of this generation’s life as fiber cereal. Philadelphia Inquirer Blog: Fashion for older women  (Guardian) Shortcuts Adult adoptions: keeping Japan’s family firms alive In Japan, an ancient practice has provided a solution for the age-old conundrum — how do family businesses survive when there are no sons to take over? BBC Judge rules that Arizona police can check immigration status A judge in Arizona ruled that police can enforce the most contentious section of the state’s immigration law, the so-called “show me your papers” provision. Chicago Tribune Blog: Napolitano: Immigration has not been ‘a linchpin, red hot issue’ this year  (Houston Chronicle) Texas on the Potomac   Protests continue over anti-Islam film Up to 500 Pakistani lawyers managed to break through a gate to a heavily-guarded diplomatic enclave in Islambad, Pakistan, in a fresh protest to denounce an American-made anti-Islam film. Herald Sun France in embassy alert over Prophet Muhammad cartoons BBC Free speech in the Muslim world? The Atlantic Salman Rushdie on ‘Innocence of Muslims’ YouTube Romney faces twofold challenge in getting campaign back on track Mitt Romney faces a twofold challenge: first, to steer the conversation back to the economy, and second, to prevent his recent difficulties from curdling into a perception that the race is unwinnable. Washington Post Why British police do not have guns A top British policeman has warned against rushing into any move to routinely arm officers after two unarmed policewomen were killed in a gun and grenade attack. NEWS.com.au With hats and umbrellas, Senegalese fill a city niche Careful planning can transform the shape and life of a city. But sometimes, a city’s features develop spontaneously — like the immigrant enclaves that grow and trade in urban centers like New York. NPR   NATION Was Jesus married? Ancient text on papyrus refers to ‘my wife’ Karen King, an expert in the history of Christianity, says the written fragment of Coptic script is a copy of the gospel. The translated words say in English, ‘Jesus said to them, my wife,’ King said. NY Daily News Blog: Did Jesus have a wife? Newly discovered ancient text reignites debate  (NPR) The Two-Way Appeals judge grants stay of ruling on detention law A high-profile ruling by a federal trial judge blocking enforcement of a law authorizing the indefinite detention of terrorism suspects is on hold. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Blog: Appeals court allows indefinite terror detentions to continue — for now  (The Hill) DEFCON Hill Back to school in Chicago as teachers’ strike ends Chicago students return to school after a teachers’ strike ended, thrilling parents who had to stay home from work to care for their kids for more than a week. Reuters POLITICS Court deals new setback to Pennsylvania voter ID law Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court is asking a lower court to take a closer look at a controversial voter identification law, the latest twist in a dispute over voting rights in the election swing state. IBTimes Can Los Angeles ban medical marijuana shops? Voters set to decide An initiative to override Los Angeles’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries has qualified for the ballot. Currently, federal, state and city laws have created a confusing tangle. Christian Science Monitor BUSINESS Apple shares surge past $700 Apple’s stock closed above $700 for the first time, the day after it announced that orders for its iPhone 5 topped 2 million in the first 24 hours. New Zealand Herald IPhone 5 — is it worth the money? Yahoo! News Women seen unfit for football while men run sports Forty years after the U.S. government’s Title IX required equal athletic opportunities for men and women, just four women are in charge at the 120 sports departments in college football’s top tier. San Francisco Chronicle New Trans-Pacific trade deal ignites fears of job losses With 1,350 employees in its five U.S. factories, New Balance is proud that it still produces 7 million pairs of shoes each year, the last major U.S. athletic footwear company that still has manufacturing jobs. McClatchy Newspapers What it takes to be ‘Made in USA’ CNNMoney SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Australian reinvents light bulb An Australian entrepreneur has developed a reimagined light bulb that can last for 25 years and be controlled by smartphone. The Age Dark Energy Camera whirs to life, begins snapping deep-space photos A new telescope camera in Chile focused on mysterious dark energy has taken its first photos of extremely distant galaxies. The instrument is called the Dark Energy Camera and was eight years in the works. Christian Science Monitor ENVIRONMENT Alaska and the mysterious disappearing king salmon When the number of king salmon running in Crooked Creek’s river declined dramatically, the mostly native Alaskan villagers were left wondering where they could find enough food to last the winter. BBC Shrinking snow cover threatens seal lairs in Arctic ice caps Arctic-dwelling ringed seals build snow caves on top of sea ice so they can shield their pups from freezing temperatures and predators. But shrinking snow cover could threaten them. NBCNews.com LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT What adventures are actually left? The British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes’s latest adventure is to lead the first winter crossing of Antarctica. But are there many meaningful challenges left for intrepid explorers? BBC New names spice up old veggies Rebranding veggies as “X-ray Vision Carrots” or “Power Punch Broccoli” keeps kids healthy. ABC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Christopher Matthews): Are retailers watching our every move? TIME Column (Sam Donnellon): NHL owners locking out lots of momentum Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Mark Adomanis): The coming battle over freedom of speech Forbes Column (Eric Liu): Why we should be arguing more over the Constitution TIME Column (Sajjan Gohel): Afghanistan: Green-on-blue attacks show there is no easy way out CNN Editorial: Enforce rules on police who lie Denver Post Column (Margaret Carlson): No, Romney’s campaign is not doomed Bloomberg Editorial: Welfare-to-work rules should create, not fake, progress Columbus Dispatch Editorial: Amend terrible farm bill Daily Herald   Site edited by: Aditi Khemka, Cyra Dixon, Sumi Naidoo, Mark Rittenmeyer, Tanya Flowers, Hillary Hill, Paul Wertheim, Lavanya Rajagopalan, Amy Marie Phillips and Sandra Crozier.   GOOD NEWS Chuck Feeney: The billionaire who is trying to go broke Chuck Feeney is the James Bond of philanthropy. Over the last 30 years he has crisscrossed the globe conducting a clandestine operation to give away a $7.5 billion fortune. Forbes Missing man survived in deep Alpine gorge for 4 days An extreme sports fan has made a miraculous escape after he was rescued from a freezing Alpine gorge four days after crashing while “speed flying.” Telegraph.co.uk How the next generation of wealth is revolutionizing philanthropy The next generation of inherited or self-made wealth is being scrutinized and pressured to give more than ever. And many of them believe that with this great wealth often comes great responsibility. Forbes World Mosaic uncovered in Turkey Researchers have uncovered a Roman mosaic in southern Turkey — a meticulously crafted, 1,600-square-foot work of decorative handiwork. ScienceDaily El Salvador in battle against tide of climate change and rising sea levels Climate change has come early to the Bajo Lempa region of western El Salvador. Rising sea levels and deforestation have destroyed the crops that villagers depend on to survive. The Independent EDUCATION New studies dissect school turnarounds What makes one low-performing school turn around and build momentum over time, while another, seemingly similar school, tries the same strategies but continues to struggle? Education Week Private parts A recent hiccup at Indiana University over the release, and subsequent reeling-back-in, of a mobile app designed to collect data on sexual activity might strike some as prudish caution. Inside Higher Ed NYCLU criticizes quality of sex-ed in NY State EducationNews.org HEALTH Arsenic in rice: New report finds ‘worrisome levels’ A major consumer magazine is warning Americans to limit how much rice they eat because of concerns over arsenic. ABC News Study estimates state obesity rates will skyrocket by 2030 A group campaigning against obesity predicts that by 2030 more than half the people in 39 states will be obese — not merely overweight, but obese. CBS News Blog: In 2 decades, obesity could cost $550B Washington Post RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Finding joy in simplicity There exists within each of us a natural state of simple and open awareness in which we feel happy, light and at peace. In contrast, the state of suffering or unhappiness is complicated. Spirituality & Health The 10-day renewal of Rosh Hashana Rosh Hashana is a time when the faithful look back at the mistakes they made during the past year, make amends and plan on being better during the new year. Examiner SPORTS Yunel Escobar suspended 3 games for slur on eyeblack Yunel Escobar delivered his message. Major League Baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays responded with one of their own, a blunt, forceful directive that said: Homophobia will not be tolerated. USA TODAY NFL Films president Sabol, 69, dies NFL Films President Steve Sabol, half of the father-son team that revolutionized sports broadcasting and mythologized pro football into the country’s favorite sport, died from brain cancer. He was 69. FOXSports   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Say hello to ‘intelligent pills’ Compliance with prescriptions is a problem, especially when patients have multiple drugs. A U.S. company has designed sensors that, activated by stomach acid, relay data to smart phones. Scientific American   Photo of the Day Volunteers carry balloons to advertise the Korea in Motion Festival on a street in Seoul, South Korea.  (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. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Lost time is never found again. 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