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...didn't write this book as a way to demean or out anyone or to do damage to anyone's careers. I think or I hope first and foremost that [people] can understand and recognize that this is my memoir. It is a memoir of my life as a down-low man in the entertainment industry. I wrote it with the intention of hoping to provide a voice for not only myself but a lot of people who are in the industry or are struggling with their sexuality but also those people who are down...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Guess Who's Gay in Hip-Hop | 5/15/2008 | See Source »

...that the practice is seen in some cultures as an important rite of purification before marriage. Michelle E. Oboite ’08 discussed a relative who has undergone female circumcision, who Oboite said views it as a cultural practice that “doesn’t demean her as a woman.” Other audience members were not convinced. Katherine Y. Tan ’10 said that the discussion group should not “exoticize the issue” by attributing it solely to cultural practices. Other discussion members cited health problems related...

Author: By Ellen C. Bryson, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Asylum' Screening Sparks Debate | 3/11/2008 | See Source »

...have not forgotten the eight years of economic prosperity and relative peace in the world the Clintons gave us. How insulting to Senator Clinton to argue that she shows weakness in having Bill fight for her. The press has bigger issues than to demean these real contributors to our country. Kenneth Bernstein, CENTEREACH...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Europe's Muslims and Mistrust | 2/15/2008 | See Source »

...their provinces at the levels of premier and national competition, and many of these will soon make it into the highest level. Your article says that race should be the reason for selection and omits the simple requirement of merit. But selecting players based on race only serves to demean them. Brian Habana is regarded here as a rugby player - not as a "black" rugby player. Fred Levy, CAPE TOWN

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gripes About the Guide | 10/31/2007 | See Source »

...that the leadership has signaled its intention to end the conflict. Analysts in Tehran say now that the British government has also lightened its rhetoric, Iran has little to gain from holding onto the marines. "Iran wanted to show a tough posture, signal its power to maneuver, and to demean Britain," says Saeed Laylaz, an analyst and former official. "It has achieved all that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Tehran Sees the Standoff as Over | 4/3/2007 | See Source »

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