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Italian Renaissance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (H.D.Stockwell) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:20:06 EDT

An insight into renaissance Italy, viewpoint of a student and cited for factual detail

Contributor: H.D.Stockwell
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Paging Survives Joplin Tornado

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Leslie Prichard) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:17:52 EDT

A look at viable communications during natural disasters such as the Joplin tornado.

Contributor: Leslie Prichard
Published: Feb 10, 2012

2012: The Year EVs Hit Puberty

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (John Licata) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:04 EDT

No longer an infant but still a far cry from being considered a mature industry, Blue Phoenix (BPI) believes the electric vehicle (EV) market is poised to hit puberty in 2012. This means change is likely to sweep through the industry in a big way.

Contributor: John Licata
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

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

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' Review: Popcorn Fare for the Family

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lori Huck) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:38:21 EDT

'Journey 2 The Mysterious Island,' starring Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, and Josh Hutcherson, is a throwback to family adventure movies -- non-offensive popcorn fare that will be enjoyed in the theater, but forgotten in the light of day.

Contributor: Lori Huck
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

Obama Administration to Accommodate Church with Revisions to Free Contraception Policy

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Christopher A. Brown) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:17:40 EDT

In response to public outrage, the Obama administration has decided to accommodate the Catholic Church by modifying a new provision which requires employers to provide free contraception to employees.

Contributor: Christopher A. Brown
Published: Feb 10, 2012

USPS Can Not Compete with Private Enterprise and Internet

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Roe) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:13:48 EDT

Unless help is forthcoming, The Postal Service could reach its debt ceiling of $15.4 billion debt this year

Contributor: Jim Roe
Published: Feb 10, 2012

College Offers Birth Control Via Vending Machine

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Deborah Muller) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:06:36 EDT

Shippensburg University, a small public college in Pennsylvania, is creaing a stir by offering its female students access to a legal form of birth control in a most novel way -- via vending machine.

Contributor: Deborah Muller
Published: Feb 10, 2012

What's My Plan Again?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Erin Lucido) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:06:04 EDT

Becoming an Adult is a series of columns discussing the ups and downs that Erin Lucido goes through as she transitions into becoming an adult.

Contributor: Erin Lucido
Published: Feb 10, 2012

No Child Left Behind Leaves 10 States

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (JD Stockman) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:02:09 EDT

No Child Left Behind was intended to genuinely be a law to help improve the odds of your child getting an education. What it did is lower the universal education standard and create a principle of "just made it."

Contributor: JD Stockman
Published: Feb 10, 2012

10 States Released from No Child Left Behind

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Alethea Pape) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:51:34 EDT

President Obama spoke about the decision to grant 10 states waivers for the No Child Left Behind law in a White House event at 1:55 p.m. EST on Feb. 9, 2012.

Contributor: Alethea Pape
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Newt Gingrich's Plan for a Moon Colony Has Become an Issue that Won't Go Away

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charlie King) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:44:18 EDT

Newt Gingrich's moon colony announcement has seem to strike a chord with people across the United States. His campaign is being plagued with negative and comedic feedback over an issue that may now be defining his bid for president.

Contributor: Charlie King
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Israeli Strike Deter Not-so-Covert Iran War

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joe Tuzara) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:41:41 EDT

Israel's preventive war is a necessary evil. Obama's denial and policy of appeasement towards Iran is dangerous diplomacy. Inaction and western complacency will be tragic to Israel's survival and endanger our national security.

Contributor: Joe Tuzara
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Catholic Bishops Can't Have it Both Ways

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (H. Martin Moore) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:46:53 EDT

There's no constitutional right to public contracts and no one's forcing the church or its affiliates to accept them. But once they do they are obligated to observe the same rules that apply to any recipient of government funds.

Contributor: H. Martin Moore
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Football, Concussion and Dementia

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sharon Gloger Friedman) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:45:50 EDT

Research shows that repetitive brain trauma has led to dementia-like symptoms in retired football players. Symptoms can occur months, years or decades after the last injury and have a devastating impact on players and their families.

Contributor: Sharon Gloger Friedman
Published: Feb 09, 2012

New York Giants Win. ARE YOU KIDDING?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (ChannelThePoetry) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:33:35 EDT

Against the same Big Team?

Contributor: ChannelThePoetry
Published: Feb 09, 2012

My First Experience as an Uninsured American

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jason Bender) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:45:08 EDT

How a short stint without access to health insurance changed how I felt about America's health care system.

Contributor: Jason Bender
Published: Feb 09, 2012