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Mavs' Veteran Cornerstones Losing Tread

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (John Ingle) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:03 EDT

The 15-11 Dallas Mavericks have spent time this season without two of their key players: Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd. Is the tread wearing off the tires of the two leaders?

Contributor: John Ingle
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Battle Over the Constitutionality of Same-sex Marriage: Can Either Side Win?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (John Lizzi) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:52:00 EDT

Same-sex marriage supporters in Washington and California are justifiably ecstatic over their legislative and court victories this week. However, it remains to be seen whether either decision will be provide the final judgment on the controversial issue.

Contributor: John Lizzi
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: The Colors and Trends of Fall 2012

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tiffany VanSickle) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:25 EDT

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is in full swing, and the colors and trends that will be hitting the stores for Fall 2012 are already gaining steam this Spring 2012 season.

Contributor: Tiffany VanSickle
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Defaulting on Private Vs. Federal Student Loans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Schreiber) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:39:31 EDT

There's a layer of confusion when it comes to student loans in default: the difference between Federal student loans, which are guaranteed by the government, and private loans, which can carry higher interest rates and offer fewer borrower protections.

Contributor: Michael Schreiber
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Citibank Issues Customers Inflated Form 1099s

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Morris Armstrong) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:09:47 EDT

Citigroup may find itself in a PR nightmare as politicians and lawyers question how they could issue tax forms in exchange for miles, and inflate the value of each mile by nearly double!

Contributor: Morris Armstrong
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Jury May Be Out for Some Time on Sony SmartTags

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roberto M.Sedycias) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:55 EDT

If one were to visit the Sony booth at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, one would come away with the idea smartphones are just going to keep getting smarter and smarter but that really may not be the case.

Contributor: Roberto M.Sedycias
Published: Feb 10, 2012

War on Religion? No, It's Self-Defense

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Isa-Lee Wolf) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:51:42 EDT

Religion's not under attack in this country. Our constitutional religious freedoms are endangered, yes, but religion is leading the charge.

Contributor: Isa-Lee Wolf
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Bank of America to Man from Prosperity -- You're Dead to Me

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Angela Woods) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:46:07 EDT

Arthur Livingston of Prosperity, SC is alive and well. But Bank of America declared him dead. He's been in limbo for over three months.

Contributor: Angela Woods
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Citibank Bill-Pay App Bug Charges Twice -- and Many Customers Never Knew

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Richard Price) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:52 EDT

Many Citibank customers who use an iPad App were paying their bills twice thanks to a bug in the software. Unfortunately, many did not notice till months later when the bank notified them.

Contributor: Richard Price
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Josh Powell's Life: Violence, Attempted Suicide, and Incestuous Images

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Janoa Taylor) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:39:51 EDT

Now that more is uncovered on a daily basis, there were signs all along pointing to Susan's disappearance and this devastating tragedy.

Contributor: Janoa Taylor
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Involved in Corruption Trials Begin to Learn Fates

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kristin Watt) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:33:17 EDT

The first sentences are beginning to come out for those who were found guilty at trials.

Contributor: Kristin Watt
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Board Disagrees with County Counsel

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rycke Brown, Natural Gardener) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:27:15 EDT

One Commissioner brought a proposed video policy to the Board that he said was drafted by Legal Counsel. The other two Commissioners could not believe it is legal, calling all of our elected Legal Counsel opinions into doubt.

Contributor: Rycke Brown, Natural Gardener
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Regression to Progression: Video Game Simplification to Increase Revenue

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Denys Dean) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:15:49 EDT

Recent market news of the video game industry has been increasingly negative due to a lack of new releases. In order to achieve a more consistent revenue flow, companies should look to increase availability of simpler games to reach broader markets.

Contributor: Denys Dean
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Gun-Toting Facebook Dad Needs Therapy, Not Thank-Yous

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Summer Banks) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:12:40 EDT

A facebook dad peeved by his daughter's disrespect on Facebook shoots up her laptop and proves violence clearly exists in the home.

Contributor: Summer Banks
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Spartans at the NFL Combine

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Randy Childers) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:08:53 EDT

Six Spartans are headed to Indianapolis for the Scouting Combine. Here's a guide of what to expect from those headed there.

Contributor: Randy Childers
Published: Feb 10, 2012

NASA's Dr. Loftus Invents Medical Marvel, the Biocapsule

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (JD Stockman) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:01:49 EDT

Few people have earned the chance to save millions of lives, but Dr. Loftus might be counting himself among those people. The NASA scientist wanted to protect astronauts while in space years at a time. What he created was medical genius.

Contributor: JD Stockman
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Georgia to Be Home to First Nuclear Reactors Since Three Mile Island

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lissa Clouser) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:59:54 EDT

On Thursday, Feb. 9, the NRC voted to grant the first license for a new nuclear reactor on American soil in more than three decades.

Contributor: Lissa Clouser
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Rick Santorum and the Christian Right

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Matt Benamy) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:54:27 EDT

What are the ramifications of Rick Santorum's sweeping of the three caucuses and what does it tell us about the attitude of the American electorate?

Contributor: Matt Benamy
Published: Feb 10, 2012

George Huguely V Murder Trial Timeline

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tamara McRill) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:35:24 EDT

The jury in George Huguely V's murder trial heard testimony Thursday crucial to the prosecution's case. Huguely stands accused of murdering University of Virginia women's lacrosse player Yeardley Love.

Contributor: Tamara McRill
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Little Monsters Rejoice: Lady Gaga Starts Social Network

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (C.D. Crowder) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:27:13 EDT

Lady Gaga creates a new home for all her little monsters with her new social networking site. Join other Gaga fans and request your invite to the site Little Monsters to be one of the first members.

Contributor: C.D. Crowder
Published: Feb 10, 2012