Commentary: Opposition to same-sex marriage is bigotry
May 20, 2012
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However, same-sex marriage opponents are right to point out that marriage is a rewarding, cherished institution. It is a vital, organizing principle of our society and it should not be entered into lightly.
Libertarians who support same-sex marriage argue that the solution is for the state to get out of the marriage business altogether. Churches could continue to < < Read More >>
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Tags: choice, Churches, commentary, community, gay and lesbian couples, heterosexual couples, heterosexual relationships, issue, michael sandel, moral underpinnings, opposition, personal prejudices, same sex couples, same sex marriage, Saxotech, Society, state | 
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American Cancer Society to Honor Industry Leaders at Financial Services Cares Gala
May 20, 2012
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The American
Cancer Society announced today it will be hosting the 7th
Annual Financial
Services Cares Gala. The event, to be held Monday, June 18, 2012, at
Cipriani 42nd Street in New York, will honor John
W. Thiel, Head of U.S. Wealth Management and the Private Banking
Investment Group at Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, and
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Posted in American Society Commentary | Tags: American, american cancer society, asset management firm, cipriani 42nd street, commentary, distasio, Financial, financial services business, generous outpouring, information, kelly award, Management, Merrill, merrill lynch, Society, street, support | Comments Closed
I'm no Facebook billionaire: Bono
May 19, 2012
U2 frontman Bono has laughed off claims he will become a billionaire on the back of the Facebook flotation.
The rock star’s investment group Elevation put money into the social networking site, taking 2.3% of the company in late 2009.
But while the flotation means Elevation is worth way in excess of £1 billion, Bono is joined by nine other directors who stand to profit.
And reacting to the launch of Facebook < < Read More >>
I'm no Facebook billionaire: Bono
May 19, 2012
U2 frontman Bono has laughed off claims he will become a billionaire on the back of the Facebook flotation.
The rock star’s investment group Elevation put money into the social networking site, taking 2.3% of the company in late 2009.
But while the flotation means Elevation is worth way in excess of £1 billion, Bono is joined by nine other directors who stand to profit.
And reacting to the launch of Facebook < < Read More >>
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American Cancer Society, churches fight cancer
May 19, 2012
The American Cancer Society and a number of churches will join together to fight cancer with Sunday of Hope on June 3.
The event will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Edgecombe County.
Many people’s lives have been touched by cancer, whether personally, or through the life of a family member, friend, neighbor, church member or co-worker.
One in three women and one in two men will be diagnose < < Read More >>
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6 things Facebook says about America
May 19, 2012
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American Society of Hypertension (ASH) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting Will Focus On New Developments In Hypertension Cause, Care And Treatment
May 19, 2012
MAY 19-22, 2012, NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) opens its 27th Annual Scientific Meeting on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Hilton in New York City. This three and a half day meeting—a scientific forum for clinical investigators and healthcare professionals treating hypertension to present research findings and < < Read More >>
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The Venture Capital Myth
May 18, 2012
Many investors believe they are deprived of high returns generated by venture capital funds. They read about the success of Groupon, LinkedIn, Facebook, and others with envy because most individual investors don’t have access to these funds. Historically, the biggest investors in these funds have been university endowments like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, and Duke.
No wonder these endowments have achi < < Read More >>
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American Society of Hypertension (ASH) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting Will Focus On New Developments In Hypertension …
May 18, 2012
NEW YORK, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) opens its 27th Annual Scientific Meeting on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Hilton in New York City. This three and a half day meeting—a scientific forum for clinical investigators and healthcare professionals treating hypertension to present research findings and advances in treatment—will address emerging trends in research < < Read More >>
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Award-Winning Recording Artist Jewel Named Spokesperson for the First Annual National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day On October 17, 2012
May 18, 2012
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) are launching National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day, to take place on October 17, 2012. Renowned singer-songwriter, philanthropist and breast cancer advocate Jewel will serve as the national spokesperson.
This year, the U. < < Read More >>
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