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No Fun Allowed: L.A. Beaches Ban Footballs, Frisbees, and Sand Digging

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K.C. Dermody) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:19:38 EDT

Los Angeles County, California, has approved a ban of footballs, frisbees, and even digging in the sand.

Contributor: K.C. Dermody
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Obama Wants to Avoid an Iranian Military Conflict; Good Luck with That

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan McGinnis) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:29:39 EDT

President Barack Obama said he want to use every diplomatic means possible with Iran, but the U.S. has tried that before. Iran is an unreliable negotiating partner. Give diplomacy a chance, but back it with the strongest possible message.

Contributor: Dan McGinnis
Published: Feb 07, 2012

Facebook Not the First or Only Business to Exploit Users

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Karen Barnes) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:56:18 EDT

Facebook has decided to get in on the IPO like other big companies. The exploiting Facebook users won't end soon.

Contributor: Karen Barnes
Published: Feb 03, 2012

They're Food Stamps -- Not Junk Food Stamps

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ruqaiyya Noor) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:26:25 EDT

Lawmakers in Florida are trying to pass a law that would ban the use of food stamps for soda, sweets and junk food. It's about time. Food Stamps are for food- not junk.

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: Feb 01, 2012

East Haven Mayor Needs to Resign

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Morris Armstrong) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:19:06 EDT

Mayor Maturo thainks that be eating tacos he is addressing the needs of his Latino residents. He is sorely mistaken.

Contributor: Morris Armstrong
Published: Jan 26, 2012

Economic Blueprint Doesn't Begin With U.S. Manufacturing

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Alex Wibholm) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:16:48 EDT

Why the American manufacturing sector will never be great again and why that is OK.

Contributor: Alex Wibholm
Published: Jan 26, 2012

35 Years Ago, "Roots" Provoked Dialogue, Ruled Primetime

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (David C. Cutler) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:25:57 EDT

Roots made blacks and whites come to terms with a part of American history that a lot of them wanted to forget.

Contributor: David C. Cutler
Published: Jan 31, 2012

Banning Barbie: A Look at Iran’s Attack on the American Beauty

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jennifer Wolfe) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:32:50 EDT

Like her or not, Barbie is a part of American culture. But in Iran, Barbie is banned. Why is this beauty being busted?

Contributor: Jennifer Wolfe
Published: Jan 25, 2012

Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Project

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:05:13 EDT

When Obama says he favors energy independence then rejects a project promoting the same, Americans may wonder whether the man means anything that he says. Or is Obama putting himself before America?

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 20, 2012

Deep Fried Lies: Paula Deen Reveals Diabetes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:35:13 EDT

Paula Deen, queen of excessive foods, was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes three years ago. She's been lying to us ever since.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Jan 17, 2012

Colbert’s Super PAC Undermines Electoral Process

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Alex Wibholm) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:17:51 EDT

How the Comedy Central host has gone over the edge of comedy and is threatening American democracy

Contributor: Alex Wibholm
Published: Jan 18, 2012

Hot Gadgets at CES 2012: Five Amazing Upcoming Electronics

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lori May) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:21:54 EDT

The top five gadgets and electronics featured at the Consumer Electronics Show of 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Includes a 3D TV, smartphone, gaming console, camera and fitness gadget.

Contributor: Lori May
Published: Jan 16, 2012

Head Start Doesn't Work

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mark Whittington) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:46:59 EDT

Head Start, a Johnson era program, was like all liberal social welfare programs started with great intentions. Head Start is meant to provide social, health, and educational services for children on poverty in order to enhance their academic achievement.

Contributor: Mark Whittington
Published: Jan 13, 2012

N.C. Panel Recommends Payment to Sterilization Victims

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sharon Gloger Friedman) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:04:46 EDT

A North Carolina task force is recommending compensation of $50,000 each to victims of forced sterilization under its 1929-1974 eugenics program. One can only hope that the North Carolina legislature will do the right thing and approve it.

Contributor: Sharon Gloger Friedman
Published: Jan 13, 2012

Did the FDA Get It Right Limiting the Use of Some Antibiotics in Livestock?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ellen Simpson) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:40:09 EDT

The FDA approved restrictions on the use of some antibiotics in livestock. Will this resolve the ever increasing concern over human immunity to these life savings drugs or was it an unnecessary move?

Contributor: Ellen Simpson
Published: Jan 11, 2012

What Keeps Me Away From Movie Theaters

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mike Gostintsev) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:16:24 EDT

I simply don't go to movies very often anymore - here is why.

Contributor: Mike Gostintsev
Published: Jan 06, 2012

The Best Diets and How They Work

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lyn Brooks) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:16:59 EDT

In this article, the author shares her experience of five of today's most popular diets. She provides details as to what did and did not work for her efforts at weight loss and achieving a healthy lifestyle.

Contributor: Lyn Brooks
Published: Jan 05, 2012

2012 Election: Sanity Above Political Fray

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:42:03 EDT

I wrote an article about the GOP presidential hopefuls and expected one thing in the comments. What I found something else entirely.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Jan 11, 2012

Americans Need to Join Chinese on New Quest for the Moon, Not Let Them Take Over

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Andrea Coventry) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:20:52 EDT

Now that the Americans have given up on the space program, the Chinese are stepping in to take over the quest to go back to the moon. We need to join them on this quest and not let them take it over.

Contributor: Andrea Coventry
Published: Jan 10, 2012

Words that Belong on the List of Useless Words

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thomas Daniels) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:16:06 EDT

The annual list of useless words has been published. We look at the 2011 list to see what should have been included and look forward to 2012 to see what will likely make the list.

Contributor: Thomas Daniels
Published: Jan 04, 2012

Iraq War Worth It? Soldier's Perspective

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kel Kel) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:15:32 EDT

This article is a commentary on the Iraq war with a particular focus on Saddam Hussein, the Bush Administration’s contrived connection between the former Iraqi dictator & the 9/11 attacks – and their use of this fiction to justify the war.

Contributor: Kel Kel
Published: Dec 15, 2011

Reimbursement for Your Bone Marrow Donation: Legal, but Morally Sound?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Stephen Link) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:21:39 EDT

This article considers the ethical issues of remuneration for your "spare parts." Should you be able to profit from the health needs of others?

Contributor: Stephen Link
Published: Dec 22, 2011

Why the L.A. Schools Healthy Food Experiment Failed

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mark Whittington) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:25:01 EDT

The L A. Times has a story that illustrates the limits of what can only be described as food nannyism. An attempt to force Los Angeles public school children to eat health food in the school cafeteria has collapsed.

Contributor: Mark Whittington
Published: Dec 21, 2011

Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Keeping Families Home and Budgets Tight

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roy Branson) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:16:08 EDT

Americans are staying home and canceling vacations just to try and keep up with rising gas prices.

Contributor: Roy Branson
Published: Dec 20, 2011

Disconnect to Reconnect This Holiday

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Angela Woods) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:25:10 EDT

How to disconnect from your technology long enough to connect with your family for the holidays. Leaving an amusing away message can make it easier.

Contributor: Angela Woods
Published: Dec 19, 2011

Did Iraq Crack U.S. Foundation?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (S. Alexander Cooke) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:33:44 EDT

Americans and Iraqis paid a steep price for the Iraq War. Were the results worth the steep price?

Contributor: S. Alexander Cooke
Published: Dec 15, 2011

High Cost, Little Gain in Iraq

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Calvin Wolf) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:50:32 EDT

As the United States pulls out of Iraq, leaving the nation to an uncertain future, it leaves thousands of dead soldiers and trillions of dollars behind. Unfortunately, all that was won were galvanized enemies and a potential power vacuum in Baghdad.

Contributor: Calvin Wolf
Published: Dec 15, 2011

'No Child Left Behind' is Leaving All Schools Behind

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ruqaiyya Noor) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:22:43 EDT

It's been 10 years since the No Child Left Behind law took effect and according to a national report put out Thursday, half of American public schools are behind. It will only get worse.

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: Dec 15, 2011

'The Protester' Perfect Choice for TIME Person of the Year

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thomas Daniels) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:36:23 EDT

The middle and lower classes are driving change again, like they have always done throughout human history. Only this time it is happening almost everywhere across the globe.

Contributor: Thomas Daniels
Published: Dec 13, 2011

Lowe's "All-American Muslim" Blunder Reveals Deep-Seated Problems in America

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thomas Daniels) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:55:33 EDT

The backlash over Lowe's decision to pull it's ads from "All-American Muslim" is bringing to the surface a debate that has been boiling beneath the surface of the collective American conscience for decades.

Contributor: Thomas Daniels
Published: Dec 14, 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

My Choice for Person of the Year: Pepper Spray

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvie Branch) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:27:16 EDT

Pepper spray gets my vote for Person of the Year. This "food product, essentially," highlights the state of the world today unlike any other product or person.

Contributor: Sylvie Branch
Published: Dec 13, 2011

My Choice for Person of the Year: Warren Buffett

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Floyd Saunders) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:59:49 EDT

"Time" magazine is famous for their Person of the Year award, which is given to the year's most influential person, whether for doing good or bad. Warren Buffett should win the prize in 2011 for his impact in the economic debate.

Contributor: Floyd Saunders
Published: Dec 13, 2011

Is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Becoming Racist?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Henry Haynes) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:05:03 EDT

The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class has no African Americans in the performer category. In recent years fewer and fewer blacks are being elected to the Hall. Why is this? And do we need a quota system to fix this predicament?

Contributor: Henry Haynes
Published: Dec 08, 2011

Morning-After Pill Not on Store Shelves a Good Decision

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Deborah Braconnier) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:29:34 EDT

The Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius stopped the FDA's plan to lower the age to receive a morning-after pill without a prescription and I believe this was a smart move.

Contributor: Deborah Braconnier
Published: Dec 09, 2011

Albert Pujols, for the Love of Money

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (John A. Paz) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:56:37 EDT

A fan's reaction to Albert Pujols signing a record contract with the Los Angeles Angels, and a look back at what is behind the outrage and disbelief coming from Cardinals Nation.

Contributor: John A. Paz
Published: Dec 09, 2011

U.S. District Court Notches a Victory for Reason in Cigarette Warning Case

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Paul Bradley) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:50:43 EDT

FDA officials sought to include descriptive images depicting of diseased lungs, dead bodies and rotting teeth on all U.S.-sold cigarette packages, but the measure was ruled that the photos were not informational enough to mandate automatic inclusion.

Contributor: Paul Bradley
Published: Dec 06, 2011

'Neighborhood Walmart' Not an Oxymoron

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:05:27 EDT

When I discovered a Walmart Express Store had suddenly opened in my neighborhood, a quick trip there revealed something I wasn't expecting.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Nov 30, 2011

President Hypocrite: Why I Won't Vote for Newt

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (tracie leiterman) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:25:24 EDT

Character, while not the only criteria for holding office, should be considered when we select a leader.

Contributor: tracie leiterman
Published: Dec 05, 2011

Congress Needs to Focus on Animal Welfare

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Calvin Wolf) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:09:39 EDT

If Congress cannot come together to agree how to help fix the economy, it should be able to agree that mistreatment of animals ought to be a crime.

Contributor: Calvin Wolf
Published: Dec 05, 2011

Sustained Consumer Spending Will Occur With Policy Changes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Satchel Ford) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:59:42 EDT

While a stellar Black Friday and a record-breaking Cyber Monday are good for the economy, there are too many negative indicators to declare that the economy is on the mend. Only changes in government policy will bring the return of a healthy economy.

Contributor: Satchel Ford
Published: Nov 30, 2011

Gingrich Is Right: Child Labor Laws Are Stupid

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Robert Watkins) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:25:32 EDT

At 14, the good brothers at Chaminade High School provided me with my first job. Yes - I cleaned the school. It's a job whose lessons I will be forever grateful.

Contributor: Robert Watkins
Published: Nov 22, 2011

Gaga's Workshop: Brilliant or Too Much?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ashley Mott) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:56:34 EDT

Only time will tell if the high price points and low price kitschy merchandise at Gaga's Workshop will pay off for Barneys.

Contributor: Ashley Mott
Published: Nov 22, 2011

Justices Behaving Unethically

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Floyd Saunders) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:51:05 EDT

Some of the Supreme Court justices have shown to have a bias towards the upcoming review on President Obama's healthcare law. While there is no perfect solution, term limits are not the answer.

Contributor: Floyd Saunders
Published: Nov 18, 2011

HR 822 a Step Towards Rational Gun Regulations

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sadie Heilemann) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:29:03 EDT

The House passed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity bill HR 822, and it's about time, too. America is waking up to the fact that a lawfully armed populace keeps its citizens safe when our institutions fail us. Reciprocity is a step forward.

Contributor: Sadie Heilemann
Published: Nov 17, 2011

Herman Cain and Common Sense

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lisa Stewart) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:48:26 EDT

There are many qualities those who hope to become president must possess, and those qualities are indeed debatable. However it seems most would agree that in order to be president, one must have an inkling of common sense.

Contributor: Lisa Stewart
Published: Nov 15, 2011

Waterboarding Hurts America

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Floyd Saunders) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:52:12 EDT

At the most recent GOP debate waterboarding was brought up, and most of the candidates supported it and did not consider it torture. However, waterboarding should be considered torture, and the evidence shows it is not effective.

Contributor: Floyd Saunders
Published: Nov 15, 2011

Joe Paterno Reconsidered

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Van Walker) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:20:31 EDT

What we thought we knew about Joe Paterno has been indelibly replaced by what we think we know about his longtime assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky. JoePa's reputation has been irrevocably damaged.

Contributor: Van Walker
Published: Nov 08, 2011

Kids Bullying is Bad Enough - but Teachers?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ruqaiyya Noor) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:52:51 EDT

A teenage special needs student at an Ohio school, captured two teachers on audio recording bullying her, calling her "fat," "lazy," and "dumb." Both shouldn't be allowed to teach.

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: Nov 15, 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

Riding Out 401(k) Turbulence

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ben Danielson) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:09:00 EDT

Monitoring 401(k) holdings and other retirement accounts during times of market turbulence.

Contributor: Ben Danielson
Published: Nov 10, 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

Privacy May Be Price of Progress

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (S. Alexander Cooke) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:14:54 EDT

My view on changing standards of privacy in the Digital Age.

Contributor: S. Alexander Cooke
Published: Nov 03, 2011

Customers Winning Bank Fee War

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Allana Calhoun) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:24:32 EDT

Bank of America is the big name in the debit card fee saga, however we are seeing many more banks dropping debit card fees before and after Bank of America's decision to do so.

Contributor: Allana Calhoun
Published: Nov 01, 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

53 percent = 99 percent

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Coenen) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:18:34 EDT

The blog "We are the 53%" opposes "We are the 99 Percent" and Occupy Wall Street, but the two groups share similar experiences and struggles.

Contributor: Kate Coenen
Published: Oct 27, 2011

Will Unthink.Com Undo Facebook?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (C.D. Crowder) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:36:33 EDT

Unthink aims to become the new social network and the perfect alternative for those frustrated with Facebook. Find out what all the hype is about and why I plan to jump on board to try out the anti-Facebook.

Contributor: C.D. Crowder
Published: Oct 27, 2011

NFL Treats Players Like Children

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lisa Stewart) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:54:09 EDT

Players in the NFL are subject to the same laws that govern us all. Why does their employer feel the need to enforce additional punishment? The NFL wants players to act responsibly, yet treats them like children.

Contributor: Lisa Stewart
Published: Oct 27, 2011

Flip Flopping Politicians Better Than a Do-Nothing Government

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (S. Alexander Cooke) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:42:21 EDT

Why I'm more likely to vote for a flip-flopping politician.

Contributor: S. Alexander Cooke
Published: Oct 25, 2011

Too soon to release names of Anthony jurors

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K.C. Dermody) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:33:59 EDT

The names of the jurors in the Casey Anthony trial have been released just three months after the trial ended. Is it too soon?

Contributor: K.C. Dermody
Published: Oct 25, 2011

TV OK for Babies, but Don't Forget to Talk, Too

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ruqaiyya Noor) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:38:52 EDT

Since the American Academy of Pediatrics advocated a ban on television-watching for children under the age of 2, some parents have expressed strong disdain. But what does the research have to say about it?

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: Oct 24, 2011

Animal Release in Zanesville Ultimate Cruelty

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:36:25 EDT

It's another exotic-animal-on-the-loose story out of Zanesville, Ohio, but this time, it's more horrifying that humorous.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Oct 19, 2011

The Real Cost of Student Loans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (S. Alexander Cooke) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:04:04 EDT

A personal narrative of the effect of student loans on my family and I.

Contributor: S. Alexander Cooke
Published: Oct 21, 2011

Cain's Plan: Let Them Buy Used

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:51:52 EDT

Herman Cain's response to critics who say the poor will pay more under his plan? Yes, some will pay more, but the new sales tax won't apply to used goods.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Oct 17, 2011

Quinto Is Gay, but That's Not the News

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan McGinnis) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:08:24 EDT

Star Trek's Mr. Spock announcing he is gay isn't the news. The news is that kids like Jamey Rodemeyer are still being bullied at school to the point of taking their own lives.

Contributor: Dan McGinnis
Published: Oct 17, 2011

BlackBerry Can Survive Outage

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Errick D. Williams) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:23:38 EDT

There is a lot of talk about BlackBerry users like me switching to a more preferable device like the Apple iPhone 4S. Nevertheless, I will not be switching phones anytime soon.

Contributor: Errick D. Williams
Published: Oct 13, 2011

The Seal Beach Massacre and the Supreme Court

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:01:16 EDT

From a massacre in Seal Beach, Calif., to a intoxicated gun arrest in Tennessee to a funeral in Illinois, guns are the question, but what's the answer?

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

Admitting Guilt in the Corporate World

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan York) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:49:05 EDT

Lots of companies make mistakes or changes that anger their customers every year. Very few have the guts to own up to it like Netflix did. Who else should follow suit?

Contributor: Dan York
Published: Oct 13, 2011

13 Years After Shepard, are LGBTs Better Off?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K.C. Dermody) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:24:35 EDT

Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten and murdered because he was gay when he was a college student in 1998. How has the world changed since then? Is it a better place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people?

Contributor: K.C. Dermody
Published: Oct 12, 2011

Listeria in Melons -- Fertilizer at Fault?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jaipi Sixbear) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:45:20 EDT

Each time I read news concerning another death from listeria in Jensen Farm's melons, one phrase springs to mind; cow manure.

Contributor: Jaipi Sixbear
Published: Oct 08, 2011

10 More Years in Afghanistan?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mark Whittington) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:31:43 EDT

Ten years ago Oct. 7, the United States answered the attacks on 9/11 with airstrikes against Taliban positions around the small corner of Afghanistan still held by the pro-Western Northern Alliance. Ten years later, the war grinds on.

Contributor: Mark Whittington
Published: Oct 07, 2011

My Favorite Features of Apple’s iOS 5

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sophie Walton) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:50:28 EDT

Even with more than 200 new or updated features, it was easy to pick my favorites from iOS 5, because these will make my life more manageable.

Contributor: Sophie Walton
Published: Oct 12, 2011

2 Days With Occupy Wall Street

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Robert B. Eaton) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:41:26 EDT

As an activist living in Albany, I wanted to get the real story of what Occupy Wall Street is about. So I took a train to Manhattan and spent two days as a participant. This is what I have learned.

Contributor: Robert B. Eaton
Published: Oct 06, 2011

Privacy Worries Dog Facebook News

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Andrew Riggio) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:30:05 EDT

A report on potential problems with the new Facebook features revealed at the F8 Developer Conference.

Contributor: Andrew Riggio
Published: Sep 26, 2011

Santorum Suffers Via Search

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Donna Porter) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:29:13 EDT

Sen. Rick Santorum has a Google problem as his last name is redefined by Dan Savage. The search giant doesn't seem to care; why Google and Danny Sullivan are wrong on this issue.

Contributor: Donna Porter
Published: Sep 23, 2011

Elizabeth Warren Vs. Class War

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K.C. Dermody) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:18:23 EDT

Elizabeth Warren is a Democrat who is currently running for Ted Kennedy's former Senate seat. She has denounced the GOP for the class warfare tactic its members are using when attacking President Obama's deficit reduction plan.

Contributor: K.C. Dermody
Published: Sep 22, 2011

5 Things NBA We'll Miss Without an NBA Season

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Houston) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:51:07 EDT

The NBA season may not happen this year. What are some of the potential storylines we may miss without the NBA suiting up?

Contributor: Chris Houston
Published: Sep 25, 2011

Justice Dept. Has Costly Tastes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Deborah Braconnier) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:05:43 EDT

Maybe as a way to shorten the unemployment lines, we should just all start baking for the Justice Department.

Contributor: Deborah Braconnier
Published: Sep 22, 2011

Obama Burned by Science

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mark Whittington) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:00:41 EDT

During a fundraising speech at the Silicon Valley home of John Thompson, chairman of Symantec Corp., President Barack Obama decided to give Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a candidate to replace him as president, a little heat.

Contributor: Mark Whittington
Published: Sep 26, 2011

Jump to Light Speed?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K.C. Dermody) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:46:22 EDT

The European Organization for Nuclear Research discovered particles that traveled faster than the speed of light, breaking the law of physics as we know it.

Contributor: K.C. Dermody
Published: Sep 23, 2011

Netflix Pulls Fast One

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Adam Justice) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:08:17 EDT

I find it insulting that the email I received from Netflix this morning was identical to a blog post. It seems the company will further separate its mail-order and streaming services and do nothing to pacify the thousands of angry customers.

Contributor: Adam Justice
Published: Sep 19, 2011

No Saturday Mail Means Less Paper in the Wastebasket, Wake Up Call for Employees

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jaipi Sixbear) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:04:14 EDT

This morning's headline from the Chicago Tribune reads 'White House plan to save postal jobs would end Saturday delivery.' No Saturday delivery just means less paper in the wastebasket. Postal service employees, the time to job hunt is now.

Contributor: Jaipi Sixbear
Published: Sep 20, 2011

Not Every Federal Program Wastes Taxpayer Money

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan McGinnis) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:14:20 EDT

There are massive inefficiencies and wasteful spending in a bloated U.S. federal government. But not all programs deserve to be eliminated or suffer budget cuts.

Contributor: Dan McGinnis
Published: Sep 13, 2011

Jobs: Perry vs. Obama

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Patricia Campion) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:27:21 EDT

Texas Gov. Rick Perry and President Obama laid down their jobs plans.When it comes to job creation, confidence and actually improving the economy, the contrast between the president and the man vying for his job could not have been more stark.

Contributor: Patricia Campion
Published: Sep 09, 2011

5 Reasons Droid Bionic Will Steal the iPhone 5's Throne

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Shane Hughes) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:25:16 EDT

Reasons why the unreleased iPhone 5 will already lose the smart phone race to the new Motorola contender.

Contributor: Shane Hughes
Published: Sep 08, 2011

Palin Won't 'Run, Sarah, Run'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Christine Zibas) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:17:27 EDT

Despite her appearanes on the campaign trail, Sarah Palin is not likey to run for president in 2012.

Contributor: Christine Zibas
Published: Sep 04, 2011

Teacher: $60K Salary for New Teachers Proposal Defies Logic

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Becca Swanson) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:31:16 EDT

A teacher responds to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's proposal that all new teachers should earn $60,000 a year.

Contributor: Becca Swanson
Published: Sep 02, 2011

Fuel Effeciency Best in Honda CR-Z

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Douglas Stewart) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:52:21 EDT

Every hybrid car has a few serious things wrong with it. But not the CR-Z

Contributor: Douglas Stewart
Published: Aug 15, 2011

Should I Allow My Son to Have a Cell Phone in School?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Raymond Bureau) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:07:03 EDT

Parents may set their own rules as to if/when their kids should bring cell phones to school. Parents should also make their kids abide by the school rules as well.

Contributor: Raymond Bureau
Published: Aug 04, 2011

Pulling the Plug on Laptop Users Not in Coffee House Spirit

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:07:03 EDT

Starbucks challenges the new twist on the old purpose of coffee houses by reportedly covering electrical outlets.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Aug 05, 2011

The Best Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Not All About Being Green

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ryan Michaels) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:24:41 EDT

Many cars today market themselves by gas mileage, but which efficient ride is really the best overall?

Contributor: Ryan Michaels
Published: Aug 08, 2011

Baby Boomers Over-Babied Their Babies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ruqaiyya Noor) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:34:01 EDT

An article in the Washington Post suggests that the recent unrest among worldwide youth is the result of baby boomers hogging all of the jobs and pensions. I say baby boomers have babied their children too much.

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: Aug 10, 2011

5 Heisman Tarnishers Who Should Hide Their Trophies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lara Danvers) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:28:50 EDT

Off-field performance can cause Heisman Trust to erase the past.

Contributor: Lara Danvers
Published: Jul 23, 2011

Decade Dominance: The Best Player in Each Main Sport Over the Last 50 Years

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Pellegrini) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:47:02 EDT

Who was better: Magic or Bird? Brady or Manning? Find out here who was the best sports player in each decade.

Contributor: Michael Pellegrini
Published: Jul 22, 2011

Going Forward: What's Next for Soccer?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tim Holland) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:23:01 EDT

Professional soccer in the U.S. is still trying to carve it's niche with American sports fans. The women's soccer team's performance in the World Cup may have helped, but what must the sport do now?

Contributor: Tim Holland
Published: Jul 18, 2011

Are School Yearbooks Going Extinct?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jaclyn Berger) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:52:31 EDT

School yearbooks are on the decline and, at some schools, simply not being offered anymore. But is this something to lament?

Contributor: Jaclyn Berger
Published: Jun 07, 2011

Reality TV or Infomercial?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:58:24 EDT

With reality TV sneaking more and more advertising in, are the shows still worth watching?

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Aug 31, 2011