Here is this evening’s Daily Run Down.

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Big News

• Cypriot president faces parliament defeat on bailout levy
• Supreme Court upholds first sale right to sell used books or movies even when bought abroad

Recalls

• LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard

General News

• Google Explores Tallest Mountains
• Spring may be around the corner — but winters not done yet
• 7 Marines Killed in Training Accident – ABC News
• Ohio school shooter gets life in prison
• US Telecoms oppose strict cybersecurity controls get them removed from FCC report – I think that the FCC should be entirely independent. Any report that they release should not be subject to ANY censorship.

International

• Stocks fall on Cyprus bailout plan +video
• Fukushima power partially restored
• Indian anti-rape bill approved
• Stolen Rembrandt Recovered in Serbia
• Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Chinese president tackle thorny issues in Beijing
• Syrians trade accusations of chemical attack – Los Angeles Times
• 86 elephants killed in Chad poaching massacre

Politics

• Four Ways The Supreme Court Could Knock Out Proposition 8
• How An Absurd Troll Exposes The Ridiculousness Of Americas Computer Crime Law
• Support for same-sex marriage reaches all-time high poll finds – Now’s the time to get the thing done.
• Rand Paul to Endorse Immigrant Path to Citizenship
• Congress tries to beat new shutdown deadline

Obits

• Cab driver dies following South Side shooting

Health

• How Robots Can Help Prevent The Spread Of Deadly Superbugs
• Chewing Gum Doesnt Lead to Weight Loss Study Suggests
• Sugary Drinks Linked to 180000 Deaths Worldwide

Science/Space

• Ladder link helps voles get out more
• Sex in outer space … dangerous
• Mars Science by Curiosity Rover Hits New Snag
• Jupiters Atmosphere Has Weird Hot Flashes
• Beer Goggles How Alcohol Disrupts the Brain
• De-extinction is the mind-blowing idea of the year
• Cliff Swallows Evolve to Avoid Traffic
• Swimming in the Cenote Ik Kil Mexico

Financial

• HSBC in new money laundering claims – shock… absolute shock.
• Boeing Secures $15.6 Billion Order From Ryanair
• ARM CEO retires leaves mobile revolution to Simon Segars

Gaming

• SimCity population 100 percent above EAs estimations
• Why isnt there more comedy in video games – That’s a good question. There should be more comedy in video games. Also, Half-Life 3 and Portal 3 would both be nice to have.

Gadgets

• Google announces international Chromebook rollout to Australia Germany and more
• Pivot Power Flexible Power Board

Law

• Expose A Blatant Security Hole In AT Ts Servers Get 3.5 Years In Jail
• Justice Department changes stance now supports search warrants to access user email

Technology

• Telecom firms dig in their heels over cybersecurity reform
• Microsoft Office 365 and Yammer integration An update on whats coming when
• Galaxy S4 costs $236 for materials
• The 49ers plan to build the greatest stadium Wi-Fi network of all time
• Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch Leaves to Join Apple
• US regulator Bitcoin exchanges must comply with money-laundering laws
• Piz Daint Supercomputer Announced Powered By Tesla K20X
• Microsoft is now selling its Surface tablets direct to businesses
• Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 Graphics Card Now Available for Mac Pro

Internet

• Get animated Google finally adds GIFs to image search
• Googles competitors dont want it controlling generic domains .search .map and .fly – But what if Google kept prices at $10 per year, per domain, in exchange you must allow Google’s bots to crawl the site? Would that be acceptable? I’d love to have a .search, .fly. and .map domain names.

Social

• U.S. shamefully slow to help vets

Mobile

• Microsoft partners with popular Chinese online store to push Surface and phone sales
• Verizon finally rolls out Android 4.2.2 to Galaxy Nexus users
• XBMC 12.1 makes full use of iPhone 5 improves Raspberry Pi player and more

Software/Apps

• Ubuntu to Cut Support Period in Half for Non-LTS Releases
• Microsoft offers developers cash to write Windows 8 apps
• ABC could be the first broadcaster to livestream its TV shows via mobile apps
• Pirated software was used to design parts for Patriot missiles and Blackhawk helicopters

Security

• Justice Dept. to Congress We want greater email Facebook Twitter snooping powers – How about no.
• Justice Dept. almost reneges on email privacy law stance but the devil is in the details

London/Britain/UK

• Homes evacuated after gas leak
• Mayor Asked To Clarify Police Numbers
• London Mulls Bid For 2022 Commonwealth Games – It would allow some usage for the old Olympic Stadiums and complexes.
• Extra Extra
• New nuclear power plant approved
• Fifth of hospitals failing to treat older patients with dignity says review
• Sainsburys warns Tesco over own-brand price promise
• Number of school truancy fines against parents rises by a third
• Charity distributes cannabis scratch and sniff cards
• Ready-to-eat salads blamed for illness outbreak

Personal

• Free works
• Xbox Music Book 1.0
• Nate Silver on the N.C.A.A. Bracket

Odd

• Lukes Change argues Death Stars downfall was an inside job
• Wanted Scammer who squatted in upscale homes for 5 years
• Scotland may allow Jedi to perform marriage ceremonies – They should be allowed to do so.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

• Abortion Opponents In North Dakota Block Comprehensive Sex Ed For At-Risk Youth – Except, they’re the ones who need it most.

Funny

• Go Go Gadget Mail
• I Cannot Be the Only One Who Thought This…
• Well I Tried
• Gang Way
• Droppin The Top
• Worry Never Robs Tomorrow of its Sorrow…
• Daryl Can Do Whatever He Wants
• The Greatest Scientists and Their Pick Up Lines
• What Would You Choose – Sadly, I’ll take the money. That’s $7300 per year. That’s some REAL money there.
• Good Guy James
• Spoiler Alert
• Dont Tell Me What to Do
• A Time Before Cell Phones
• Youd Scare a LOT Of Women
• Time to Face Reality Junior

Chicagoland

• IRS agent links Beavers campaign checks to his gambling
• Ex-Country Club Hills police chief arrested on witness tampering charges
• Illinois infrastructure fails to make the grade – Shock? No, absolutely not.
• Park District proposes lawn seating for 22000 at Northerly Island concert venue
• Man Stabbed To Death By Roommate Police Say
• Schaumburg chief to leave force
• Man struck killed by Metra train in Downers Grove

Total Number of stories: 101

Look for more stories tomorrow.