News - Powered by Yahoo NewsWong's affirmation of gay families 'a watershed'
It may only be brief but activists are calling the exchange a ''watershed moment'' in their campaign for same-sex marriage ? both allowing people to understand the debate at a personal level and demonstrating its status as a mainstream political issue.
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:10:37 -0700 -
WLocks budget OK?d: Finance Board chief: ?An affirmation of good work
WINDSOR LOCKS ? Residents overwhelmingly approved the proposed $44.5 million 2012-13 town budget at a town meeting Tuesday. The budget, which won by a 148-17 vote, is $1.4 million, or 3.27 percent, more than this year and will cost the average homeowner an extra $100 to $120.
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:04:05 -0700 -
Correction: Fitch Affirms Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited's L-T IDR at 'A-'; Outlook Stabl
This announcement corrects the version published on May 08, 2012. It corrects the affirmation of the subordinated debt for Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son at 'BB' and not 'BBB+'
Wed, 09 May 2012 14:50:00 -0700 -
President's message gives affirmatio
President Barack Obama 's announcement in support of same-sex marriage is drawing praise from many in the Pioneer Valley .
Thu, 10 May 2012 18:31:36 -0700 -
Appeals court overturns Galaxy Tab 10.1 affirmatio
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has reversed a previous judge's ruling that there was no merit to Apple's copyright complaint against Samsung. Prior judgements on iPhone versus the Galaxy Nexus phone were left untouched. The original ruling against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was that Apple's patent was "obvious", meaning that the original patent should never have been granted....
Mon, 14 May 2012 22:15:20 -0700 -
Local gay married couple reacts to Obama's affirmation of same-sex marriag
President Barack Obama's announcement that he supports gay marriage is getting mixed reviews in San Antonio. While many gay couples dream of tying the knot at the Bexar County Courthouse, that still is not a reality. Instead, the Garzas had to fly to New York last week to get hitched. "We are legally married in the state of New York," said Fred Garza on Wednesday night. That morning, President ...
Wed, 09 May 2012 21:02:42 -0700 -
TedxDU speakers encourage heritage affirmatio
Lynn M. Gangone, dean of the Women?s College, thanks Gregory Anderson, dean of Morgridge School of Education for sharing about his son?s inquiry about civil unions and how it relates to accepting diversity.
Mon, 07 May 2012 22:33:57 -0700 -
Will Gay Marriage Force Black Churches to Reconsider Democratic Party
President Obama's affirmation of gay marriage threatens to undermine the near-monolithic black support Obama enjoyed in 2008. Several members of the black clergy now say they intend to sit out the presidential election. One poll from last November found black opposition to gay marriage at 58 percent, higher than the rest of the country, which is about evenly split.
Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 -
How do consumers achieve self-affirmation when purchasing products
( University of Chicago Press Journals ) People who feel good about themselves are less likely to choose an attractive product than a functional one, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But choosing highly aesthetic products may make people more open-minded.
Wed, 16 May 2012 11:10:27 -0700 -
Obama finally opens door to gay marriag
WASHINGTON: Barack Obama's open support for gay marriage has not come as a surprise in the United States. The only thing that has raised eyebrows is how long it took the President to stumble towards a clear public affirmation of his position.
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:07:22 -0700 -