Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Baxter Recognized Amoung World's Most Ethical Companies

Baxter International Inc. was recently included among the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute and recognized on Corporate Responsibility Officer magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for exemplary corporate social responsibility performance. Other recent sustainability-related highlights focus on the company's continuing commitment to make a positive impact in its local communities through partnerships with non-profit and governmental organizations, volunteer time and monetary donations, and grants through The Baxter International Foundation.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Happy Memorial Day

St. Joan of Arc

Saint of Military Members

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08409c.htm

Friday, May 22, 2009

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Allstate is hiring!

With Nevada facing a 10.5 percent unemployment rate and the average work week dropping to a record low of 33.2 hours, current economic conditions may discourage entrepreneurs from starting a business in a trying environment. However, many entrepreneurial success stories were launched in bad economic times, and starting a business now may be a unique opportunity to take control of your own career by opening an Allstate agency.

Learn more!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

GE's position on stem cell research

Click the link above to learn about GE's postition on stem cell research.

Monday, May 18, 2009

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods chains

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) fits the business model requirement. Off-price family apparel and home fashion retailer TJX (operator of the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods chains) is poised to gain market share in the era of the 'frugal consumer.' The First Call FY 2010/FY 2011 EPS estimates for TJX are $2.00 to $2.21.

The TJX companies pass the Catholic Scorecard. Click the title above to find out more.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Archbishop Raymond Burke

“The respect for the dignity of innocent human life and for the integrity of marriage and the family are so fundamental to the common good that they cannot be subordinated to any other cause, no matter how good it may be.”
-Archbishop Raymond Burke
May 2009

Thursday, May 14, 2009

New Follow the Star Newsletter

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More information on Proxy statements

I have attached a Wikipedia link on proxy statements. Take a look and learn. Remember, if you have one share, you have a vote.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Proxyvote.com

Have you ever voted a proxy? This is an election of corporate policy. You need to vote. This is your chance to influence corporate America.

If you are a mutual fund investor, you should make sure that the portfolio manager is voting your values. Mutual funds are a great way to bring like-minded people together to vote/influence corporate America.

Proxyvote.com is a site to vote proxies on-line.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Aflac tops in industry

Aflac has a strong commitment to corporate governance. Read more by clicking the title.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Calling Catholics

I am calling Catholics to learn about investing with your faith.