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Click on above title link for complete news story. See my video on INQUIRER.net VDO - Inquirer.net Video caption should read "Sad Day for Same-Sex Marriage Supporters" It was an eerie moment as I waited for a half hour behind a barricade with hundreds of other people including the media in front of the steps of the California Supreme Courthouse building in San Francisco. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting for 10am, when seven judges announce their decision of whether same-sex marriage is valid in California. About 30 community organizers and representatives had the opportunity to the be first ones to get the news as they lined up on the courtroom steps, cornered off from the masses . Around 10 minutes before the closing bell, they entered the building. 10:02, 10:03, 10:04. Not a word. The crowd and cameras started to get restless jostling for a closer look or ear. Then I saw one of the men who entered the building step out and did a thumbs down as he shaked his head. Within ...

President-elect Barack Obama will board a train in Philadelphia, home of the American Revolution and American Independence. It’s a very fitting start for a man who is making a history as he prepares to pave the way for a renewed and optimistic American independence in the 21st century. His festivities include pit stops in Delaware and Maryland until his destination Washington. Inauguration event organizers predict two million people will attend the start studded event. But what about those who can’t attend like me? The following is a list of San Francisco parties and events that look interesting: SOCK IT TO ME: Free event will be held at the Civic Center Plaza in front of City Hall. They will have live coverage. This will be huge. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to attend since they open the barricades at seven in the morning and traffic will be a bear. Will see. Instead of an entrance fee, organizers are asking the public to donate unused socks to benefit the homeless and un...