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Newsround: Late Edition
May. 16th, 2008 08:16 pmOkay, I did say I was going to bugger off until next week but several things led me to make the post.
First, HUZZAH on California oveturning the ban on same-sex marriages! Now, the LA Times has a Q&A on what happens next. The most important bit:
When will same-sex couples be able to marry?
The decision will take effect 30 days after it was issued. Los Angeles County and San Francisco officials are reviewing the decision and have not said when they will begin issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
Also, those who were married in San Francisco in 2004 will have to be re-marry. But finally, right?
And if you're interested in that sort of thing, Gary Newsom (aka Pimp Mayor of San Francisco) writes -- 'It Can Be Done'.
Secondly, Will Elder passed away. RIP.
Investor Carl Icahn launches proxy battle to remove the current Yahoo board members. Oh, this is going to be good.
Lastly, the Burma situation is really pissing the French off. The gist of it? They're trying to maneouvre the UN into entering Burma for humanitarian purposes. OHHHH shit, if that happens, it may mean a whole bunch of crazy shit exploding from China, India, the ASEAN nations, and the US. But props to the French for having the balls for even SAYING such an undiplomatic thing in public. They're absolutely right -- since when does sovereignty take precedence over human lives? If the UN and its members are serious about preventing another Darfur, Rwanda, Bosnia, then this is a very strong step towards that end. Unfortunately, breaking down that door will mean a lot of unexpected grief but I still have hope the right thing will prove to be the best.
Oh dear lord, I've just agreed with those supporting the invasion of Iraq to oust Saddam Hussein. I need a lie down.
First, HUZZAH on California oveturning the ban on same-sex marriages! Now, the LA Times has a Q&A on what happens next. The most important bit:
When will same-sex couples be able to marry?
The decision will take effect 30 days after it was issued. Los Angeles County and San Francisco officials are reviewing the decision and have not said when they will begin issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
Also, those who were married in San Francisco in 2004 will have to be re-marry. But finally, right?
And if you're interested in that sort of thing, Gary Newsom (aka Pimp Mayor of San Francisco) writes -- 'It Can Be Done'.
Secondly, Will Elder passed away. RIP.
Investor Carl Icahn launches proxy battle to remove the current Yahoo board members. Oh, this is going to be good.
Lastly, the Burma situation is really pissing the French off. The gist of it? They're trying to maneouvre the UN into entering Burma for humanitarian purposes. OHHHH shit, if that happens, it may mean a whole bunch of crazy shit exploding from China, India, the ASEAN nations, and the US. But props to the French for having the balls for even SAYING such an undiplomatic thing in public. They're absolutely right -- since when does sovereignty take precedence over human lives? If the UN and its members are serious about preventing another Darfur, Rwanda, Bosnia, then this is a very strong step towards that end. Unfortunately, breaking down that door will mean a lot of unexpected grief but I still have hope the right thing will prove to be the best.
Oh dear lord, I've just agreed with those supporting the invasion of Iraq to oust Saddam Hussein. I need a lie down.
