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Bank of Colorado completes acquisition of New West Bank

The Bank of Colorado on Wednesday completed its acquisition of New West Bank of Greeley three months after it was first announced.

With more than $2.3 billion in assets, Bank of Colorado absorbed New West’s two branches in Eaton and Greeley as well as its assets of more than $175 million.

The Fort Collins-based BoC now has 35 locations across Colorado and New Mexico and is one of four bank subsidiaries held by Nebraska-based Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc., which has $7.3 billion in assets.

New West Bank had provided banking services for personal, farm and business needs.

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Obama expected to weigh in on gay marriage case

WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration on Thursday is widely expected to urge the Supreme Court to strike down California’s ban on gay marriage, a case that could have sweeping implications for the right of same-sex couples to wed.

The administration’s friend-of-the-court brief would not be legally binding but could have some measure of influence on the court when it considers the constitutionality of the Proposition 8 measure in March. The brief would also offer clearer insight into President Barack Obama’s evolving views on gay marriage. Obama supports same-sex unions but has said marriage should be governed by states.

Thursday is the deadline for the administration and other parties to file friend-of-the-court briefs.

Gay rights advocates have pressed the president to urge the court not only to strike down Proposition 8, but also to rule that the Constitution forbids any state from banning same-sex unions. The administration may also choose a narrower option, including asking the court to strike down only California’s ban.

Another option would be for the administration to ask the court to rule that California and other states that allow unions carrying all of the benefits of marriage cannot take that right away. Seven other states allow gay couples to join in civil unions that have full marriage benefits.

The Proposition 8 ballot initiative was approved by California voters in 2008 in response to a state Supreme Court decision that had allowed gay marriage. Twenty-nine other states have constitutional amendments banning gay marriage, while nine states and the District of Columbia recognize same-sex marriage.

A flurry of states, organizations and individuals have filed briefs in the Proposition 8 case in recent days.

Thirteen states, including four that do not currently permit gay couples to wed, urged the court on Thursday to declare Proposition 8 unconstitutional, saying marriage enhances economic security and emotional well-being for the partners, and is better for children.

“All of these interests are furthered by ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from the institution,” said the brief signed by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and also joined by Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Washington, Delaware, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and the District of Columbia.

More than 100 prominent Republicans also signed a friend of the court brief in support of gay marriage. Among them are former GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman and Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

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Obama nears deadline on gay marriage decision

WASHINGTON (AP) — The next phase of President Barack Obama’s evolving position on gay marriage may come Thursday, the deadline for his administration to weigh in on a landmark Supreme Court case that could determine whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to wed.

Gay rights supporters are pressing the administration to file a friend-of-the-court brief urging the justices to overturn California’s gay marriage ban. Obama is not required to file a brief, though he raised expectations in his second inaugural address when he declared that gays and lesbians must be “treated like anyone else under the law.”

An administration brief would not be legally binding. But it could offer the clearest insight into Obama’s views on gay marriage, which he supports but has said should be governed by the states.

On Thursday afternoon, with the filing deadline just hours away, White House spokesman Jay Carney wouldn’t say whether the administration planned to file a brief and referred questions to the Justice Department.

The Proposition 8 ballot initiative was approved by California voters in 2008 in response to a state Supreme Court decision that had allowed gay marriage. Twenty-nine other states have constitutional amendments banning gay marriage, while nine states and the District of Columbia recognize same-sex marriage.

Also Thursday, 13 states, including four that do not currently permit gay couples to wed, urged the court to declare California’s Proposition 8 ballot measure unconstitutional.

Delaware, Illinois, New Mexico and Oregon joined with the nine states and the District of Columbia that allow same-sex marriage in telling the justices that states encourage marriage because it enhances economic security and emotional well-being for the partners, and is better for children.

“All of these interests are furthered by ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from the institution,” said the brief signed by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and also joined by Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and Washington.

More than 100 prominent Republicans have also signed a friend of the court brief in support of gay marriage. Among them are former GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman and Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

Gay rights advocates are anticipating the administration filing a broad brief, one that would ask the justices to not only strike down the California measure, but also rule that the Constitution forbids any state from banning same-sex unions. But the administration could also file a narrower brief applying only to California.

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New Mexico Lawmakers Shelve Gay Marriage Bill
Oh the irony and the hypocrisy on both sides.

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Palestinians build another West Bank tent protest

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JERUSALEM (AP) – Palestinian activists have set up a protest camp in the West Bank to demonstrate against what they say is an Israeli land grab.

They say they set up a mosque and several tents Friday in the village of Beit Iksa near Jerusalem.

The move comes a week after Palestinian activists set up a similar camp in a strategic West Bank corridor known as E-1 where Israel said it would build a large settlement. The activists were evacuated a day later.

In a statement, activists said they were securing land from Israel.

The Israeli military said soldiers were monitoring the area to prevent disturbances.

The Palestinian activists seem to be adopting a tactic used by Jewish settlers, who establish communities hoping the territory will remain theirs once structures are built.

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Mexica means CosmicCitizen, Toltec elder at Occupy LA – Video


Mexica means CosmicCitizen, Toltec elder at Occupy LA In 2011 Tlakaelel came to Los Angeles. He visited the Occupy encampment in front of City Hall. This in an exerpt of his talk.

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American Apparel Promises Aid in Gay Marriage Fight in France

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –American Apparel, the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles, is launching an initiative to support gay marriage in France. At the request of its French employees who have been eagerly following the country’s efforts to legalize gay marriage, American Apparel will be giving away 10,000 Legalize Gay shirts in its stores and on the streets of Paris.

Despite support from French President Francois Hollande, progress towards the full legalization of gay marriage has faced tough opposition from religious and political groups. Recently, conservative organizations have sponsored petitions against gay marriage and proposed various exemptions in an effort to undermine potential bills. Though polls currently show that a majority supports the passing of gay marriage laws, these numbers have declined in light of strenuous campaigning from opposing groups.

The company’s “GAY OK” t-shirts have appeared in countless venues in support of gay rights, from pride marches to collaborations with Human Rights Campaign. As a company, American Apparel has been very public in its support of the legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States and is now taking an international stand.

“In America the foundation of our civil rights are written as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness – in France it is liberty, equality, fraternity. Our company believes that those creeds by our founding fathers join us in an obligation to fight for freedom and fairness. Both the French and American people have a shared tradition of the pursuit of justice and we are proud to use our company’s resources and give our support to this important fight,” said Dov Charney, founder and CEO of American Apparel.

To date the company has given away nearly 100,000 Legalize Gay shirts since beginning its campaign in 2008 to fight Prop 8, the controversial gay marriage ban in California.

About American Apparel American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel based in downtown Los Angeles, California. As of October 31, 2012, American Apparel had approximately 10,000 employees and operated 251 retail stores in 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China. American Apparel also operates a global e-commerce site that serves over 60 countries worldwide at http://www.americanapparel.net. In addition, American Apparel operates a leading wholesale business that supplies high quality T-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and screen printers.

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Eyes Of Gaza live in Mexico City Dec 6 – Video



Eyes Of Gaza live in Mexico City Dec 6
Black Oil Live in Mexico City Dec 6 Free Palestine ,Viva Mexico!!From:BlackoilbandViews:1 6ratingsTime:04:47More inMusic

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Supreme Court May Take Up Same-Sex Marriage

The Supreme Court may announce on Friday (Dec. 7) whether it will soon take up the issue of gay marriage.

There are 10 same-sex marriage cases pending, but the Court will likely choose two, according to Yahoo News: One is a challenge against the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and the second concerns Proposition 8, California’s gay-marriage ban.

So far, the Court has been slow to determine or announce which cases they will address this term. The justices discussed the pending cases at their weekly meeting last Friday, but did not announce a decision, according to the Los Angeles Times. This Friday is the last weekly conference prior to the holiday recess.

Eight of the potential cases in front of the Court involve DOMA, which defines marriage as between one man and one woman for federal purposes. DOMA also allows states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages that were made official in other states.

One prominent DOMA case that legal experts told Yahoo News would be a likely candidate for the court is a suit brought by New York resident Edith Windsor, who paid $363,000 in estate taxes upon the death of her wife. Had the federal government recognized the marriage, Windsor would not have had to pay these taxes. She thus argues that the federal government is denying her the 14th Amendment right of equal protection under the law.

Meanwhile, California’s Proposition 8 is ripe for a Supreme Court judgment. California’s high court had legalized same-sex marriage in 2008, but voters chose to pass Prop. 8, defining marriage as between one man and one woman, several months later.

Proposition 8 has been struck down by two federal judges, citing illegal discrimination. If the Court decides to uphold those lower-court decisions, gay couples would be able to wed in California soon after the decision, expected by June.

South of the border, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled today (Dec. 6) that a law banning same-sex marriage in the state of Oaxaca is unconstitutional, which could lead to national legalization. Currently, same-sex marriage is only allowed in Mexico City.

In the United States, support for same-sex marriage has been growing. A Gallup poll conducted in May 2012 found that half of Americans support the legalization of same-sex marriage. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Maine, Maryland, Washington and the District of Columbia currently allow and recognize same-sex marriages.

Psychologists have found that opponents of same-sex marriage worry that legalizing gay unions will harm the marriages of heterosexuals. However, these opponents remain convinced that their own marriages are strong, a phenomenon known as “third-person perception.” This psychological bias means that people tend to think others are much more likely to be swayed by outside information than they themselves are.

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Moscow supports Palestine – Video



Moscow supports Palestine
Dozens of people around the world – from Mexico to India – gather in the squares of their cities with posters to protest against the war in Gaza. On Monday, Israeli military boarded the ships of the international flotilla, killing ten people. The flotilla was carrying dozens of human rights activists to Gaza, as well as tons of relief supplies. A meeting in support of Gaza took place in Moscow too, in front of the Israeli Embassy in Bolshaya Ordynka Street. The participants were chanting slogans calling upon Israel to stop the military action. Interestingly, the people have split in their opinions. There are those who support Israel. For example, Turkey summoned Israeli ambassador for official explanations, and in Georgia's Tbilisi two actions took place in one day. In one of them, there were people of culture and art participating in support of Israel. Others gathered in front of the Israeli embassy with slogans “Free Palestine” and “Freedom to Hamas.”From:PravdaTVViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:52More inNews Politics

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