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San Francisco Archbishop Niederauer retires; Bishop Cordileone to succeed him

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On Friday, Salvatore Cordileone became the new archbishop in San Francisco.

Pope Benedict over-rode the usual process of appointment and hand picked Cordileone to the post for the San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin region.  Cordileone had been stationed across the bay from San Francisco in Oakland, California.

Cordileone has been known as a leader in creating the campaign to pass Proposition 8 on a recent California ballot.  He made no qualms about his views Friday… “”We need to do whatever we can to strengthen marriage, understanding that it is a benefit for everyone in society.”

The current Archbishop, George Niederauer has been experiencing cardiac related issues and has undergone a double bypass heart operation recently.  He therefore will be stepping down in retirement.

See San Francisco Archbishop Niederauer retires; Bishop Cordileone to succeed him | abc7news.com.

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Romney would back Israeli strike against Iran

Mitt Romney would support Israel’s decision to launch a military strike against Iran to keep that country from achieving nuclear capabilities, but hopes diplomatic and military measures will dissuade Tehran from pursuing its path toward nuclear acquisition, a top foreign policy adviser for the GOP presidential candidate said Sunday.“Gov. Romney believes we should employ any and all measures to dissuade the Iranian regime from its nuclear course, and it is his fervent hope that diplomatic and economic measures will do so,” said adviser Dan Senor, previewing a speech Romney is scheduled to make Sunday afternoon. ”In the final analysis, of course, no option should be excluded. Gov. Romney recognizes Israels right to defend itself, and that it is right for America to stand with it.” Romney is on a seven-day overseas trip that started Friday in England, will continue this weekend in Israel and conclude in Poland.  Senor said Romney thinks preventing nuclear “capability” – not just a nuclear weapon – is critical.

more at: Romney would back Israeli strike against Iran, senior adviser says | Fox News.

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Spanish bail-out impossible’, experts warn – Telegraph

Spanish bail-out impossible’, experts warn – Telegraph.

As the economic situation in Spain worsens by the day, many think it is only a matter of time before Spain will need a full bail-out.

However, economists looking at Spain’s borrowing needs, their crippled banking sector, and their ailing economy now believe the required bail-out would be more than the eurozone could manage.

Head of economic research at Open Europe, believe Spain will require around €650bn.

The situation may force Germany into finally deciding whether to work towards the break up of the eurozone, or the pooling of all the eurozone sovereign debt. The pooling of the debt would lead to a full economic union, and inevitably to much stronger political ties.  With Greece likely to require yet another bailout before the end of the year, and the fall out from the current situation nudging Italy ever closer to the economic death spiral, it is only a matter of time before Germany will have to make some very difficult choices. The question is will the people of Europe accept the outcome, whatever that may be?

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Chick-fil-A Execs Death Caused by Bullying?

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Donald Perry, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of corporate public relations, died last Friday.  He passed away from a heart attack.

Some are asking, did he die because of bullying from the gay lobby or liberal politicians looking to get in on the publicity.

Including the calls for boycotts and bans in this culture war, there has also been death threats.

See Chick-fil-A Execs Death Caused by Bullying? | Gather.

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Scientology founders great-grandson blasts church

Jamie DeWolf, the great-grandson of L. Ron Hubbard the Scientology founder, says that the Scientology church destroyed his family.

Even though he never met his great grandfather DeWolf has labeled Hubbard as a “portly red-headed charismatic lying con-man pseudoscience self-help author” and describes Scientology as a “pyramid scheme that sells secrets and they sell them under the guise of self-help.”

In an interview with CBS out of San Francisco, DeWolf relates a story of how the church spied and followed on him with a number of Scientologists.

DeWolf feels that Tom Cruise is a “golden mascot,” and that his marriage breakup with Katie Holmes, was probably due to her becoming aware of the behind the scenes of Scientology.  However he views Cruise as “… another victim of the mirage that my great grandfather created around himself,”

See Scientology founders great-grandson blasts church | Fox News.

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Mob ‘attacks’ police during Islamic veil ID check – FRANCE – FRANCE 24

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Mob ‘attacks’ police during Islamic veil ID check – FRANCE – FRANCE 24.

A mob of around 50 people attacked police as they ID checked a woman wearing the full Islamic veil in Marseille, France.

It is illegal to wear the full veil in France after former President Sarkozy, passed the controversial law in 2010.

Four people were arrested, but very soon released; a move which has angered the head of the Alliance police union.

Marseille has problems with gun crime and violence is common, relations between locals and the authorities are already tense.

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‘Dark Knight’ shooting suspect James Holmes claims amnesia

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James Holmes, accused mass murderer, indicated to jailhouse workers that he does not know why he is in jail.

Holmes is charged with killing 12 people and wounding another 58 at a midnight premiere of the latest Batman installment at the Century 16 multiplex in Aurora, Colorado.

See EXCLUSIVE: ‘Dark Knight’ shooting suspect James Holmes claims amnesia – NY Daily News.

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Researchers list top 10 airports for spreading disease

Disease might not be spreading from people, maybe its the airports.

A recent study looking at the 40 largest airports in the Unites States performed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Civil and Environmental Engineering department looked at the airports most likely to spread a disease.

  1. JFK International, New York
  2. Los Angeles International Airport
  3. Honolulu International Airport
  4. San Francisco International Airport
  5. Newark Liberty International Airport
  6. Chicago O’Hare International Airport
  7. Washington Dulles International Airport
  8. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  9. Miami International Airport
  10. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

see Researchers list top 10 airports for spreading disease – CNN.com.

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Chick-fil-A fallout over corporate statement

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Chick-fil-A… “We are very much supportive of the family – the biblical definition of the family unit,” and “…treat every person with honor, dignity and respect — regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender.”

Reaction by some has been swift and furious.

Roseanne Barr released a mostly unprintable tweet saying in part, that people who eat “antibiotic filled tortured chickens 4Christ… deserves to get the cancer that is sure to come.”

Proco “Joe” Morena, a Chicago City Alderman states that he will block any attempt by the chain from opening in his district stating that Chick-fil-A’s president Dan Cathy is “guilty as charged… If you are discriminating against a segment of the community, I don’t want you in the 1st Ward.” and that Cathy’s comments were “bigoted, homophobic.”

Rahm Emmanuel followed similarly with “Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values. They disrespect our fellow neighbors and residents. This would be a bad investment, since it would be empty.”

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino also does not want a Chick-fil-A in his city.

Jim Henson Co. the Muppets creator, has broken out of a partnership with Chick-fil-A.

See Chick-fil-A gay fallout: Chicago ban, Facebook gaffe, Malkin blog – latimes.com.

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San Francisco Library Removing Barriers for Porn Viewing

The San Francisco Public Library, located beside the San Francisco City Hall, is now including privacy screens on its computers for your internet pornography watching enjoyment.

The United States Supreme Court however, has a current ruling from 2000 and that was ratified in 2003 that requires public libraries to have filters that block adult content, otherwise they are not eligible for federal funding for online education or even internet access funding.

This ruling is called CIPA, or the Children’s Internet Protection Act.  To receive discounts on internet access and online educational offerings libraries must install protections for children.  These protections, or filters can be turned off on a request made by an adult patron as filters can block other sites inadvertently as well.

see San Francisco Library Porn Shield Lets Patrons View Adult Content In Private (VIDEO).

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Israelis fear breach of Syria’s chemical arsenal

In Israel there was a rush to get gas masks on Wednesday over fears of Syria’s chemical weapons being used against them.

Until recently, there was no concern in Israel about becoming involved in the conflict inside Syria as the focus of Israel has been on the Iranian threat.

The nerve and mustard gas agents that are believed to be stockpiled in Syria could be open to fall into the hands of rouge groups such as Islamic militants from Hezbollah or others should Syria’s current government fall.

“For us, that’s a casus belli, or red line,” stated Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday.  On Israeli radio he indicated that Israel would act immediately to prevent that.

See Israelis fear breach of Syria’s chemical arsenal – International News | San Francisco Luxury Living.

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