Well, we had a bit of snow this morning. Mostly it was sleet, then it would change back to snow, then sleet again. It ended the work day as sleet, but we're forecast snow for tonight, so here's hoping.Here in 'Almost Vancouver' we are honoured to be able to have spent gazillions of tax dollars building the Olympic skating rink. This is known as the skating oval, which just sounds wrong, since the oval is where they play cricket, but whatevs, we live a confusing life.
Today, this magnificent structure was opened and the public were invited to...park several hundred metres away and go in to see it in all its unfinished glory. But the design looks spectacular and the roof is made from pine-beetle damaged wood, so it's all good.
'Lesbilicious', which boasts that it is 'the web's tastiest lesbian magazine', tells us that the UN is likely to be asked to vote on decriminalising homosexuality.
I had no idea it was a criminal offence, but apparently, 86 countries do in fact ban male homosexuality.
I'm proud to be European, because all 27 member states of the EU back the motion, however this also worried me because the last time I was paying attention, it seemed like there were only fifteen member states.
The US hasn't yet indicated its support. Hmmm. I'm sure their invitation just got lost in the post.
2 comments:
Lesbilicious? Crikey!
The EU, I think, has gained a few "Tractor Factory" countries
I know, but 27?
The whole EU thing is an interesting political phenomenon though, because to join, countries have to be able to demonstrate both certain economic and social criteria. Thus, if a mainly Muslim country such as Turkey were to join, she would also have to show her support for proposals such as this, which frankly, would be quite a big step forward.
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