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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Bishop Kicanas endorsed by Rainbow Sash Movement as next U.S. bishops’ head
Matthew Anderson
November 15, 2010, (LifeSiteNews.com) – With the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting this week to elect its new President, the homosexual “Catholic” Rainbow Sash Movement has announced its pick to lead the bishops. According to a press release from the homosexualist group, it has endorsed Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson, AZ to succeed Cardinal Francis George as the leader of the USCCB.
The release from the pro-gay organization is likely to feed into the growing agitation in certain Catholic quarters over the possibility of Kicanas’ election. Kicanas has been accused of ignoring the sexual misconduct of a seminarian who went on to commit sexual abuse, and has a reputation for liberalness on key issues such as abortion and homosexuality.
In a rare moment of agreement with the orthodox Catholic community, the Rainbow Sash Movement said that they support Kicanas precisely because of the bishop’s soft stance on the issues of abortion and gay ‘marriage.’
“Bishop Kicanas understands that Bishops are privately changing their position because input is bubbling up from the pews of our parishes in support of such issues as Gay Marriage, and Pro Choice,” they wrote.
Though Kicanas has publicly supported the teaching of the Church on marriage, Rainbow Sash says they believe his views will “evolve.” In the meantime, though, the group believes that Kicanas is the perfect bishop to “be a reasonable public voice and face for the country’s Catholic bishops.”
The gay organization points to Kicanas’s reaction to the Obama/Notre Dame scandal as evidence that he will be a “reasonable public voice” calling for “moderation and listening” during this “difficult situation...”
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
What a bunch of Muppets: The celebrities and their fuzzy doppelgangers
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 1:45 PM on 29th May 2008
Watching TV classic The Muppets, do you ever think the furry puppets remind you of someone? 
Last updated at 1:45 PM on 29th May 2008
Watching TV classic The Muppets, do you ever think the furry puppets remind you of someone?
While most of Jim Henson's creations are based on creatures from the animal kingdom, their strikingly human characteristics and quirky personalities are remarkably similar to many of our favourite celebrities.
The most obvious likeness was between Big Brother 3 contestant Jade Goody and feisty Miss Piggy.
The former dental nurse was likened to Kermit's love interest by the press during her time on the reality show in 2002.
Feisty females: Reality star Jade Goody is just as feisty at Miss Piggy
Troubled rocker Pete Doherty is the spitting image of Muppets character Crazy Harry.
The Babyshambles frontman appears to share personality traits with the pyrotechnics expert, who famously blew things up at the climax of a Muppets episode - he's known for his wild, unpredictable behaviour.
Down to his unkempt, scraggy hair, indie-style wardrobe, heavy bags under his eyes and a pale demeanour, Pete is a dead ringer for Crazy Harry.
Attention-seeking: Pete Doherty and Crazy Harry
Meanwhile, Chancellor Alistair Darling shares a remarkable amount of personality traits with Sam The Eagle, despite the obvious similarity of their heavy-set, black eyebrows - or a mono brow in Sam's case.
As the national symbol of the United States, Sam the Eagle feels a great deal of responsibility for his country and tries to keep order amongst his unruly Muppets - just as Alistair would do in his position of Chancellor.
Weight on their shoulders: Alistair Darling and Sam The Eagle
With his cuddly appearance and friendly demeanour, Gavin & Stacey star James Cordon can be likened to one of the most popular Muppets Fozzie Bear.
Just like James, Fozzie is a comedian. But while James has fans in hysterics in the BBC comedy, Fozzie is subjected to heckling by disgrunted audiences listening to his terrible jokes.
Lovable lads: James Corden and Fozzie Bear
Benidorm star and comedian Johnny Vegas reminds some of Junior Gorg - the youngest of the Gorg family from Muppets spin-off Fraggle Rock.
Both Johnny and Junior share a wide girth and a prominent chin and a scraggy hairstyle.
As prince of the universe, dim-witted Junior Gorg spends his days doing chores for his parents and planting radishes - a distant lifestyle from beer-swilling Johnny.
Larger than life: Johnny Vegas and Junior Gorg
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse shares a few characteristics with The Electric Mayhem drummer Animal.
Both have musical talent, have a distinctive style and are known be quite vocal about their feelings.
While Amy's behaviour has been erratic over the last few months, the singer would stop short of eating her drums, as Animal is often predisposed to munch on his instruments.
Musical mayhem: Amy Winehouse and Animal
Scene stealer: Comedian Alan Carr and Rizzo The Rat
Friday Night Project host Alan Carr shares a few physical attributes with Rizzo The Rat.
While Rizzo's eyesight appears to be just fine, the pair are noted for their prominent front teeth.
Other Muppets who share facial features with celebrities include Kermit The Frog and Coronation Street actress Helen Worth; Scooter and Chris Evans, Dr Bunsen Honeydrew and U.S. actor Willie Garson; daredevil Gonzo and Adrien Brody and The Electric Mayhem guitarist Janice and fashion designer Donatella Versace.
TV stalwarts: Coronation Street actress Helen Worth (Gail Platt) and Kermit The Frog
Ginger and proud: Bespectacled radio host Chris Evans and backstage gofer Scooter
Sex And The City star Willie Garson and resident Muppets scientist Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Romantic and daring: Adrien Brody takes on daring acting roles, while Gonzo prefers to go one step further and shoots himself out of cannon balls
Blonde-haired and luscious lipped: Hippy guitarist Janice has the same make-up style and hair at Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace
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