Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Wednesday's Daily Brief

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
BUSINESS
Economists: Gridlocked Congress 'Playing With Fire'
POLITICS
Wisconsin Election Results: David Prosser, JoAnne Kloppenburg Await Official Outcome In State Supreme Court Race
WORLD
Migrant Boat Filled With Fleeing Libyans Sinks; Over 130 Missing
HEALTH
Second-Hand Smoke Linked To Kids' Mental Health
ENTERTAINMENT
Ray Romano Heads To 'The Office'
BLOG POSTS
Robert Reich: Paul Ryan's Plan, the Coming Shutdown, and What's Really at Stake
Republicans may get blamed now for a government shutdown. But if these shutdowns contribute to the belief among Americans that government doesn't work, Republicans win over the long term.
Cory Booker: My Birthday Wish to End Animal Cruelty
The recent story of Patrick the pit bull is one of countless instances of animal cruelty taking place daily around the world. It is a reminder that many animals suffer appalling abuse, and without our help, these cases will end tragically.
Evelyn Leopold: Ivory Coast: Will a Change of Leadership Stop Civil War?
With the battle for control of the Ivory Coast nearing an end, explosive divisions remain unresolved and revenge killings are expected after months of unthinkable horror.
John Whyte, M.D., MPH: Flip Flops: Do They Hurt Your Feet?
Believe it or not, there's been a lot of research regarding flip-flops. A recent study found that flip-flop wearers tend to grip the footwear with their toes, causing shorter stride length and improper force when their feet hit the ground.
Joyce McFadden: Raising Our Daughters to Be Sexually Authentic Adults
If we supported our daughters in gradually assimilating an understanding of their natural sexuality as they grow, they wouldn't need to identify with it primarily through superficial packaging like mini-dresses and perilously high heels.

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