On a rainy Memphis afternoon, a small pit bull-mix named Snow White wagged her tail cheerfully as a volunteer led her on a leash through the lobby of a vet’s office, following a procedure that left her with a bandaged foot and a cone around her neck.

2. Word to Expand Fundraising For Catholic Charities - Friday, September 2, 2011

Anna Kathryn Word couldn’t help but notice the countless amounts of people standing outside the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association on her way to work each morning.

3. Collection of Puns Entertains - Thursday, May 12, 2011

A few weeks back, I advocated the use of puns. Within days, maybe hours, of that column’s appearance, I received an email from David R. Yale, the “Pundit of Double Entendres,” as he is referred to on the title page of his book.

4. Employers Advised to Enact Social Media Policies - Thursday, July 29, 2010

Taking disciplinary action against employees for objectionable postings on social media websites or for spending too much time on networking sites can pose legal pitfalls when companies don’t have set policies, yet almost half of all employers are without a policy.

5. Memphis Consortium Works To Combat Sex Crimes on Campuses - Tuesday, May 22, 2007

The Duke University lacrosse team rape incident a year ago put the national spotlight on an issue that plagues universities all across the nation: sexual assaults on campus.

Three team members were charged with raping a dancer who was hired to perform for them at a party. The alleged attack took place March 13, 2006.

6. The Hes, Bakers & Foster Care - Wednesday, February 21, 2007

At the end of January, the Tennessee Supreme Court made a ruling that will profoundly affect the life of one little girl.

Eight-year-old Anna Mae He, whose name has spawned a media blitz across the country, soon will be reunited with her birth parents, Shaoqiang "Jack" and Qin Luo "Casey" He, despite relentless efforts by her foster family to hold onto her.

7. Remember: It's About the Fate of a Little Girl - Friday, February 16, 2007

In the Old Testament story of King Solomon and the infant (I Kings 3:16-28), the king is approached by a pair of women with one baby boy between them. Both claim to be the baby's mother.

But before the king can award custody, he first must determine who is telling the truth - and who's trying to take him for a ride.

8. Niche Marketing Works For Real Estate Operations Too - Tuesday, June 6, 2006

In any business, it's often a good idea to find a particular niche in which you can excel. That's also true in real estate, with some local companies taking a focused approach in growing their businesses.

9. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, March 23, 2001
Listening to Marguerite Piazza talk about her colorful life is a bit like being in a trance Golden touch By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News Listening to Marguerite Piazza talk about her colorful life is a bit like being in a trance. As she describes ...

10. Archived Article: Standout (smitherman) - Friday, December 1, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON At the forefront of emerging technology By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News As a psychologist, H. ONeal Smitherman enjoys figuring out what makes people tick. Now, hes applying his education and training to better understand what ...

11. Archived Article: Law Focus (dv Court) - Thursday, January 7, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER Fighting battles on the home front The Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit focuses resources, attention on crime victims By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News Domestic violence is a personal kind of crime, and one that necessitates...