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Periscope for January 2013
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Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Amazingly that now seems in sight after a dark period where anti-immigrant legislation was the norm. This time it looks for real.
Sully Sullenberger’s latest miracle - Rory Staunton’s hero lends name to fight for more stringent hospital checks
So fly straight Sully, and keep up the marvelous work. You made us all so proud to meet you.
The Vatican very happy that Irish bishops mess is being sorted out - Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown skips a generation of leaders


The Vatican is moving to completely transform the face of Irish Catholicism led by the dynamic Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown.
Fascist groups now seen as behind Northern Ireland flag clashes -- Gerry Adams claims fascist group have leadership role in flag rallies
No, not necessarily, but it means parity of esteem issues like flags will become even more important.
Nightmare for Notre Dame ends a dream season for Fighting Irish -- Heavy hearts but heads held high after remarkable year
Alas, it was not a championship season but it was a wonderful year.
No reason to allow Union Jacks to fly alone over Belfast any more - Unionists need to get used to equality agenda and equal symbols
So Loyalists should just get used to the new era, not try and fly yet another kite.
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