Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
New York State Recognizes Same-Sex Unions from Other States
New York Gov. David Paterson just issued a directive that requires all of New York State's agencies to recognize same-sex unions issued by other states. Well done, governor.
A side note to why this is so important to this blogger: Throughout my life, I've had the privilege of knowing many adult same-sex couples. Some were teachers, some were doctors, some were professors, some were administrators, and some were clergy. They came from many different religions and cultural backgrounds. All of them were in monogamous, long-term relationships that from my perspective seemed as sincerely committed as any of the adult heterosexual couples I've known.
As a result, I've been a strong advocate for government recognition of same-sex relationships, so that these individuals could enjoy all of the legal rights and privileges that my heterosexual friends receive. To deny them these rights is baseless discrimination, on par with historical discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and national origin.
A side note to why this is so important to this blogger: Throughout my life, I've had the privilege of knowing many adult same-sex couples. Some were teachers, some were doctors, some were professors, some were administrators, and some were clergy. They came from many different religions and cultural backgrounds. All of them were in monogamous, long-term relationships that from my perspective seemed as sincerely committed as any of the adult heterosexual couples I've known.
As a result, I've been a strong advocate for government recognition of same-sex relationships, so that these individuals could enjoy all of the legal rights and privileges that my heterosexual friends receive. To deny them these rights is baseless discrimination, on par with historical discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and national origin.
Monkeys think, therefore they grab
Fascinating piece in today's New York Times about technology that lets monkeys control mechanical arms with their thoughts. It's right out of science fiction, and has implication for those with spinal cord injuries.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Syndey Pollack, Zicrono Livraho
Hollywood legend Syndey Pollack passed away today. Pollack's career spanned many films, from directing, producing, and acting in the 1982 classic Tootsie, to recently appearing in and producing Michael Clayton.
Mars Attacks
NASA has successfully touched down its Phoenix Mars Lander. Check out updated pictures on NASA's website.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
New Belgian/French Brunch Restaurant
If anyone is in the Georgetown/Palisades area and looking for a place for brunch, check out Et Voila. All of the food is excellent, which also simple, fresh, and relatively inexpensive. The lox benedict and Belgian waffle with home made whipped cream are excellent.
It's been open for less than two weeks, and so is still relatively uncrowded, so one shouldn't have trouble getting a table.
(Hat tip to VFB.)
It's been open for less than two weeks, and so is still relatively uncrowded, so one shouldn't have trouble getting a table.
(Hat tip to VFB.)
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Teddy Kennedy, R'fuah Sh'lema
Teddy Kennedy was diagnosed yesterday with a malignant brain tumor. This is a crushing blow to Americans of all shapes in sizes. Kennedy's work as a senator over the past five decades has touched all of us. He truly represents the best of what American politics has to offer.
For more, read tributes here and here.
For more, read tributes here and here.
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