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DIY Guide: Legal Name Change

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (C. Jeanne Heida) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:36:02 EDT

Step by step do-it-yourself instructions for changing your name legally.

Contributor: C. Jeanne Heida
Published: Oct 24, 2011

How I Tracked Down an Identity Thief

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (AmyBrowne) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:54:15 EDT

If you think that identity theft cannot affect you, think again. It happened to me. If you think you can get away with committing identity theft, also think again.

Contributor: AmyBrowne
Published: Oct 19, 2011

Hiring an Attorney: Single Mom Child Custody Issues

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Heather Renee Jackson) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:07:01 EDT

There is no concept of fairness in child custody- you must have a good attorney to represent you or you will lose. This is especially true for single mothers, who must fight on more than one front to keep their children with them.

Contributor: Heather Renee Jackson
Published: Dec 16, 2011

10 Steps to Effective Protesting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cherri Megasko) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:29:12 EDT

With so many novices hitting the protesting pavement these days, a crash course in effective demonstrating seems to be in order. Here are 10 tips to maximize the efficiency of your protesting efforts.

Contributor: Cherri Megasko
Published: Oct 26, 2011

Ban on Cell Phones While Driving Smart

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Calvin Wolf) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:15:18 EDT

According to recent studies, too many Americans, particularly young Americans, are using their cell phones while driving. The NTSB is right in proposing a complete, nationwide ban to get them to stop. If we don't ban it now it will only get worse.

Contributor: Calvin Wolf
Published: Dec 13, 2011

'SlutWalk' Gaining Worldwide Momentum

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (s.e. Jones) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:51:02 EDT

The "Slutwalk" movement that began due to a police officer suggesting crimes against women could be reduced if they would stop dressing like sluts has blossomed with marches now planed all over the world.

Contributor: s.e. Jones
Published: Dec 09, 2011

Judge Right to Block Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Calvin Wolf) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:14:11 EDT

The FDA wanted to create extreme, graphic warning labels to keep kids from starting to smoke. Tobacco companies thought the ads would destroy their business and a federal judge agreed. Though I can't stand smoking, neither can I stand hypocrisy.

Contributor: Calvin Wolf
Published: Dec 05, 2011

Occupy Wall Street and First Amendment Rights

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Byrd) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:54:31 EDT

A close look at the foundational issue with Occupy Wall Street claiming to have constitutional rights that don't exist.

Contributor: Jim Byrd
Published: Dec 15, 2011

What Now for Casey Anthony?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lisa Stewart) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:14:28 EDT

Casey Anthony is currently stuck in Florida serving probation for check fraud. However might there be a clue as to where is headed next?

Contributor: Lisa Stewart
Published: Dec 09, 2011

Who Will Stop Penn State Money Train?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thomas Orr) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:52:27 EDT

I stand by my claim that the remainder of the Penn State football season should not be played. The money brought in by hosting Nebraska was a huge boost to the Penn State football team and also their legal teams.

Contributor: Thomas Orr
Published: Nov 23, 2011

Penn State, Reporting Abuse

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tara M. Clapper) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:42:23 EDT

A first-person look at reporting child endangerment. Should Paterno have reported the alleged child abuse instance at Penn State?

Contributor: Tara M. Clapper
Published: Nov 12, 2011

Police Right in Occupy Clashes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Debbie Henthorn) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:31:19 EDT

Cries of police brutality at Occupy protests are circling the media. However, the Occupy protesters aren't peaceful, law-abiding citizens. Law enforcement is in the right in this debate.

Contributor: Debbie Henthorn
Published: Nov 04, 2011

Police GPS Use Violates Fourth Amendment

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Floyd Saunders) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:26:28 EDT

The Supreme Court recently heard the case United States v. Antoine Jones, which will decide whether police can place GPS devices on a suspect's vehicle. In my opinion, this violates the Fourth Amendment.

Contributor: Floyd Saunders
Published: Nov 11, 2011

When 'Ethical,' 'Right' Conflict

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:10:28 EDT

An employee of Three Rivers Mental Health Solutions in Montana was fired when she reported alleged child pornography to employees, making 'right' and 'ethical' two completely different things.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Nov 09, 2011

Keystone XL Hits Snags

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Susan Graybeal) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:43:44 EDT

The pipeline could bring 20,000 jobs to America in 2012. But it also brings environmental concerns and the potential for delays. Delays that TransCanada's Chief Executive says could cost support.

Contributor: Susan Graybeal
Published: Nov 02, 2011

Ohio Sex Scandal Double Standard

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lisa Stewart) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:32:51 EDT

Stacy Schuler, a former teacher in suburban Cincinnati, received a minimal sentence after having sex with several students. Imagine the outrage if Stacy were a male teacher who had done the same to female students.

Contributor: Lisa Stewart
Published: Oct 28, 2011

Did Zanesville Animals Have to Die?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mary Kirkland) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:51:45 EDT

Why the laws should be changed in regard to owning wild animals.

Contributor: Mary Kirkland
Published: Oct 25, 2011

PETA sues SeaWorld on Behalf of Orcas

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cherri Megasko) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:33:51 EDT

In what may be the first lawsuit of its kind, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), along with five marine mammal experts, are filing a suit in federal court against SeaWorld for violating the Thirteenth Amendment rights of orca whales.

Contributor: Cherri Megasko
Published: Oct 26, 2011

Unfair Dismissal Laws Changes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Adam Pollack) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:23:10 EDT

Workers do not have to turn a blind eye to corporate fraud. They can stop corporations that use shady practices to defraud investors or make flying a plane and air travel unsafe, or take risks with pipelines.

Contributor: Adam Pollack
Published: Oct 25, 2011

'Occupiers' Threaten to Clog the Courts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ken Hayes) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:41:04 EDT

Wall Street occupiers threaten to clog the courts, saying that if charges aren't simply dismissed then they will insist on trials rather than accepting the usual slap on the wrist.

Contributor: Ken Hayes
Published: Oct 17, 2011

Price of Wrongful Convictions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rae Manning) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:07:02 EDT

A humbling story of a man who spent eighteen years behind bars for a crime he truly did not commit. Causes and repercussions of wrongful convictions discussed.

Contributor: Rae Manning
Published: Jul 14, 2011

Amanda Knox: Devil in the Details

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:29:01 EDT

Amanda Knox won her freedom in Italy, but we should not forget how her case began so it does not happen again.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Oct 04, 2011

Timeline: 'Anonymous' Hackers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Adam Justice) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:23:05 EDT

Members of the 'hacktivist' group Anonymous have denied recent reports that they plan to attack Facebook on Nov. 5. Let's take a look back at Anonymous and some of the landmark moments in their movement.

Contributor: Adam Justice
Published: Aug 11, 2011

How to Report Online Fraud

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Errick D. Williams) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:40:49 EDT

Here are some methods for reporting online fraud.

Contributor: Errick D. Williams
Published: Jul 07, 2011

Can We Justify Death Penalty?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:14:28 EDT

The execution of Troy Davis did not slow the death penalty machine in this country. We do not have to like the convicted, but we do have to grant them justice.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Sep 22, 2011

Tales of Ill. Police Dog

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jayn Bigler) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:06:37 EDT

Illinois State Trooper Steve Steckenrider looks back on his partner's career as K9 Ace, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, nears retirement next year.

Contributor: Jayn Bigler
Published: Aug 11, 2011

Top 3 Robbers in Costume

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K.C. Dermody) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:29:10 EDT

The man who attempted a robbery at a convenience store wearing a Gumby costume turned himself in Tuesday.

Contributor: K.C. Dermody
Published: Sep 14, 2011

Latest Developments in Celina Cass Death Investigation

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Bengle Gilbert) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:46:39 EDT

Celina Cass' mother Louisa moved out of her home and is ending her marriage to Wendell Noyes as she continues to press investigators for answers in her 11-year-old daughter's death investigation.

Contributor: Carol Bengle Gilbert
Published: Sep 22, 2011

Internet Child Pornography on the Rise, Part 1: Inside the Mind of a Pedophile

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ruqaiyya Noor) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:05:15 EDT

With 72 people charged after an investigation into a global child pornography ring, the public is feeling relieved. But how prevalent is pedophilia and Internet child pornography? Here is an eerie look into the mind of a pedophile.

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: Aug 04, 2011

Facts About the West Memphis Three

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jared Feldman) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:21:53 EDT

Three men convicted of killing a trio of second grade boys in West Memphis, Ark., in 1993 were freed Friday.

Contributor: Jared Feldman
Published: Aug 19, 2011

Are Boys Safe from Sex Predators?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:46:21 EDT

Loni Bouchard, a babysitter, was arrested for sex with her 14-year-old male charge. Are we doing enough to protect boys from female predators?

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Sep 13, 2011

Smoking Ban in New York City Not Well Enforced

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Coleman L. Bell) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:57:41 EDT

Park and beach-goers In NYC find the "smoke free" claim to be less than accurate.

Contributor: Coleman L. Bell
Published: Jul 22, 2011

Justice Dept. Targets AT&T

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Adam Justice) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:39:28 EDT

Competition is the basis of capitalism, but the government seems to be going crazy with antitrust lawsuits. If companies are never allowed to become the biggest and best, how are we ever going to keep up with China? Is there another way?

Contributor: Adam Justice
Published: Aug 31, 2011

2 Dead in Florida Elevate Facebook Fiascos to New Level

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Loki Morgan) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:03:53 EDT

When you get an invitation to a party on Facebook, the last thing you expect is dead bodies at the party.

Contributor: Loki Morgan
Published: Jul 20, 2011

Gumby Robbery Foiled

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K.C. Dermody) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:46:46 EDT

A man wearing a Gumby costume tried to rob a 7-Eleven convenience store in southern California. The clerk thought it was a bad joke, but it was actually a serious attempt. Here is a look at the event and two other criminals who weren't so bright.

Contributor: K.C. Dermody
Published: Sep 08, 2011

Invasion of Celeb Privacy: Where to Draw the Line

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Zack Mandell) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:32:42 EDT

Today's celebrities seem like some of the luckiest people alive. By doing what they love, they make millions of dollars and gain masses of adoring fans around the world.

Contributor: Zack Mandell
Published: Nov 10, 2010

Corrosive Drywall Tax Relief: IRS Guidance for Tax Computation

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R.C. Johnson) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:33:54 EDT

The IRS issued guidance on 9/30/10 regarding relief to homeowners who have suffered property losses due to the effects of certain imported drywall installed in homes between 2001 and 2009. Links to IRS information.

Contributor: R.C. Johnson
Published: Nov 10, 2010