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This afternoon, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the state
Legislature must offer the same rights and benefits to same-sex couples
that married couples currently receive. This ruling came after seven
same-sex couples filed suit against the state when they were denied
marriage licenses. This decision reflects the fair-minded values of New
Jersey, where polls show that a majority of citizens supports marriage
equality. Click here to find out more about this historic ruling as well as frequently asked questions about this ruling. (from HRC alert email)

So… Who wants to get hitched married?

Family Says Restaurant’s Flying Shrimp Killed Man

MINEOLA, N.Y. — The family of a suburban New York man claims he wrenched his neck, and later died because of it, after ducking to avoid a shrimp tossed by a hibachi chef.

The family of 43-year-old Jerry Colaitis is seeking $10 million in damages. They said Colaitis died from complications caused by neck surgery that was required afterward.

The incident occurred in January 2001. An attorney for the family said Colaitis went to a chiropractor and three neurosurgeons, and underwent surgery in June of 2001. The lawyer said there were complications and Colaitis had numbness in his arm. Months later, Colaitis had a 105-degree fever and died a day after checking into the hospital.

Charles Connick, a lawyer for the Benihana restaurant, contended it was unlikely a chef who works for tips would toss food at customers after being asked not to the family claimed. Lawyers for the restaurant tell Newsday the cause of death was natural.

I’m trying Friendster again..

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This is exciting news. I ordered my copy today. From what I know about the upgrade it looks very cool and I can’t wait to install it.

ok.. </geek>

I have placed Tsunami relief button here as well as on bottom-right of my blog. This links to a Google maintained page which lists various organizations involved in Tsunami relief efforts.

I have personally contributed to Oxfam America. Please consider giving to this or another charity of your choice.