There has been a lot of movement on the Marriage Equality front both in this country and around the world. Let's start in the west and make our way eastward with the news. Nevada took the first step towards Marriage Equality by voting its approval in the first of two votes necessary before the constitutional amendment can go on the ballot. The second vote will be in next year's session, then on to the ballot for voter approval in 2016. Then in Delaware, the House approved the Marriage Equality bill 23-18 and sent it on to the Senate for approval where the Democratic majority is 13-8. The measure is expected to pass and Governor Jack Markell has indicated he will sign the bill into law. The first ceremonies could be this summer. Moving slightly northward to Rhode Island, The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Marriage Equality bill sending it on to the full Senate for a vote which is expected to come today. The entire Republican Caucus has come out in favor of the bill as well as a majority of the Democrats. The measure is expected to pass and then return to the House for approval of the minor tweaks in the Senate version. A vote in the house could come as soon as next week.
Moving across several borders to the south we come to Columbia where their Senate tabled a measure for Marriage Equality yesterday, sending it into limbo. The Colombian Supreme Court ruled in 2001 that the legislation for Marriage Equality must be passed before June 20, 2013, or else same-sex couples can present themselves to legal notaries to contract for their legal rights by default. This might mean another court battle, but then again maybe not. Meanwhile across the pond in France, a final vote was taken and Marriage Equality was passed and sent on to President Hollande who has vowed to sign it into law. While the LGBT community in France celebrated a rabidly homophobic group of social conservatives violently rioted in Paris, while in Lyon 44 protesters were arrested at a less violent protest. Despite the very visible anti-Gay protests, a majority (53%) of the French citizens are in favor of Marriage Equality and it is only the Neanderthals on the far right who refuse to see the writing on the wall as they pass into extinction.
Fittingly, your Musical Moment for today features the Paris Concerti of Antonio Vivaldi. Included in the play list are Concerto V for Strings and Basso Continuo in C major, RV 114, Concerto III for Strings and Basso Continuo in C minor, RV 119, Concerto X for Strings and Basso Continuo in D major, RV 121, Concerto IV for Strings and Basso Continuo in F major, RV 136, Concerto I for Strings and Basso Continuo in G minor, RV 157, Concerto IX for Strings and Basso Continuo in B flat major, RV 164, Concerto XI for Strings and Basso Continuo in G major, RV 150, Concerto VIII for Strings and Basso Continuo in D minor, RV 127, Concerto VII for Strings and Basso Continuo in A major, RV 160, Concerto VI for Strings and Basso Continuo in G minor, RV 154, Concerto II for Strings and Basso Continuo in E minor, RV 133 and Concerto XII for Strings and Basso Continuo in A major, RV 159. Today's performance is by Modo Antiquo under the baton of Federico Maria Sardelli. Then to round out today's post, I have on display below the video another collection of fit and fine fellows in this edition of Furrier and Eyes for your viewing pleasure. Thanks for spending part of your day here at Nicvhevo, see you again tomorrow. Until next time as always, Enjoy!
Moving across several borders to the south we come to Columbia where their Senate tabled a measure for Marriage Equality yesterday, sending it into limbo. The Colombian Supreme Court ruled in 2001 that the legislation for Marriage Equality must be passed before June 20, 2013, or else same-sex couples can present themselves to legal notaries to contract for their legal rights by default. This might mean another court battle, but then again maybe not. Meanwhile across the pond in France, a final vote was taken and Marriage Equality was passed and sent on to President Hollande who has vowed to sign it into law. While the LGBT community in France celebrated a rabidly homophobic group of social conservatives violently rioted in Paris, while in Lyon 44 protesters were arrested at a less violent protest. Despite the very visible anti-Gay protests, a majority (53%) of the French citizens are in favor of Marriage Equality and it is only the Neanderthals on the far right who refuse to see the writing on the wall as they pass into extinction.
Fittingly, your Musical Moment for today features the Paris Concerti of Antonio Vivaldi. Included in the play list are Concerto V for Strings and Basso Continuo in C major, RV 114, Concerto III for Strings and Basso Continuo in C minor, RV 119, Concerto X for Strings and Basso Continuo in D major, RV 121, Concerto IV for Strings and Basso Continuo in F major, RV 136, Concerto I for Strings and Basso Continuo in G minor, RV 157, Concerto IX for Strings and Basso Continuo in B flat major, RV 164, Concerto XI for Strings and Basso Continuo in G major, RV 150, Concerto VIII for Strings and Basso Continuo in D minor, RV 127, Concerto VII for Strings and Basso Continuo in A major, RV 160, Concerto VI for Strings and Basso Continuo in G minor, RV 154, Concerto II for Strings and Basso Continuo in E minor, RV 133 and Concerto XII for Strings and Basso Continuo in A major, RV 159. Today's performance is by Modo Antiquo under the baton of Federico Maria Sardelli. Then to round out today's post, I have on display below the video another collection of fit and fine fellows in this edition of Furrier and Eyes for your viewing pleasure. Thanks for spending part of your day here at Nicvhevo, see you again tomorrow. Until next time as always, Enjoy!
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