Catalonia recently became the first region on the Spanish mainland to outlaw bullfighting.  On Wednesday Lawmakers in Catalonia’s regional parliament approved the controversial ban.  The ban will take effect in the region, of which Barcelona is the capital, in 2012.  Banning bullfighting further undermines Spanish unity, say traditionalists, who have pledged to seek protected status for bullfighting as a cultural landmark. Opponents of the ban also argue that it will have adverse economic effects, including eliminating jobs, a bad message to send when unemployment stands at 20%. For complete story click HERE.