OhmyNews appeals to readers for cash (Guardian Unlimited) Founder of South Korean citizen journalism site OhmyNews asks readers for financial contributions to keep business afloat The founder of the South Korean citizen journalism site, OhmyNews , has appealed to readers for financial contributions to keep the business afloat in the global economic downturn. In an open letter published on the OhmyNews site today, Oh Yeon-ho disclosed that the site lost ... [News Source]

Spotlight: Actor finds drama in the story of a man in a dress (Orlando Sentinel) •Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland [News Source]

FACTBOX-Strains abound in U.S.-China trade (AlertNet) Source: Reuters July 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Energy Secretary Steven Chu make their first trip to China this week since taking office. Here's a list of trade issues that could ... [News Source]

US agriculture to become safer (Calcutta News) The US Department of Agriculture has instituted a program which will allow farm managers and officials to identify the farms from which cattle, pigs and other livestock have come. [News Source]

Harleyfest draws riders to Hell Creek Ranch (with photo gallery & video) (Livingston County Daily Press & Argus) By all accounts, WRIF-FM's 2009 Harleyfest on Saturday was running as smooth as silk by late afternoon after hundreds, if not thousands, of Harley-Davidson and other motorcycle riders descended upon Hell Creek Ranch in Putnam Township. [News Source]

Animal ID measure advancing (Helena Independent Record) BILLINGS A federal plan to track livestock from birth to butcher shop is gaining momentum in the Senate, despite a Montana lawmaker’s attempts to cut its funding. [News Source]