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Andrew:
The jury is out on those sound devices. This site claims there is no evidence they work:
http://icwdm.org/handbook/rodents/HouseMice.asp
Andrew:
Breaking news! On a much pleasanter topic!
from CNN:
New Jersey high court approves gay marriages
TRENTON, N.J. (CNN) -- The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state's constitution allows gay and lesbian couples to marry but it is left to the legislature what to call the relationship.
The high court announced its decision on its Web site in the case of Mark Lewis et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, who headed the state department that issues marriage licenses.
Lawyers for the seven New Jersey gay and lesbian couples in the case had argued that the New Jersey Constitution's guarantee of liberty and equality allows them to marry.
The case was closely watched because New Jersey is one of only five states that has no law barring same-sex marriages. --From CNN Senior Producer Rose Arce (Posted 3:20 pm.)
mvansand76:
--- Quote from: Andrew on October 25, 2006, 03:33:26 pm ---Breaking news! On a much pleasanter topic!
from CNN:
New Jersey high court approves gay marriages
TRENTON, N.J. (CNN) -- The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state's constitution allows gay and lesbian couples to marry but it is left to the legislature what to call the relationship.
The high court announced its decision on its Web site in the case of Mark Lewis et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, who headed the state department that issues marriage licenses.
Lawyers for the seven New Jersey gay and lesbian couples in the case had argued that the New Jersey Constitution's guarantee of liberty and equality allows them to marry.
The case was closely watched because New Jersey is one of only five states that has no law barring same-sex marriages. --From CNN Senior Producer Rose Arce (Posted 3:20 pm.)
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Wow that's wonderful news! :)
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: mvansand76 on October 25, 2006, 03:29:32 pm ---The traps that Katie mentioned seem to be your best bet. You should close all holes and (here I go, I am tired, I don't know the translation: gaten en spleten) where they can come through, and they can get through half a centimeter if they need to, so I heard. Put the traps close to the walls, because mice are agoraphobic, they HATE open spaces, they always stay near the walls. Also, they do NOT eat cheese, but they LOVE peanut butter, so if you get those traps that Katie mentioned, then put a piece of bread with peanut butter in it, they will flock to it...
:-*
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Thanks Melissa! I didn't know they liked peanut butter. :D
You were correct about the high frequency devices too. As soon as I plugged one in, Cody squinted his eyes, shook his head and ran out of the room. I will keep them though and put them in a drawer. Chances are a friend may need to use one or two of them at their house.
Are they also agoraphobic in the dark? Last night when I turned on the kitchen light, one was scurrying across the kitchen floor very close to where I was standing. Maybe if I keep the lights turned on at night, they will stay hidden near the walls. I am going back up to the store to get some of those live traps Katie and Andrew told me about... and I will try your peanut butter suggestion Melissa! :)
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: Andrew on October 25, 2006, 03:33:26 pm ---Breaking news! On a much pleasanter topic!
from CNN:
New Jersey high court approves gay marriages
TRENTON, N.J. (CNN) -- The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state's constitution allows gay and lesbian couples to marry but it is left to the legislature what to call the relationship.
The high court announced its decision on its Web site in the case of Mark Lewis et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, who headed the state department that issues marriage licenses.
Lawyers for the seven New Jersey gay and lesbian couples in the case had argued that the New Jersey Constitution's guarantee of liberty and equality allows them to marry.
The case was closely watched because New Jersey is one of only five states that has no law barring same-sex marriages. --From CNN Senior Producer Rose Arce (Posted 3:20 pm.)
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Andrew, I had the television turned on when the news broke a few hours ago about it. I was very happy to hear about it. But I wonder what this will mean for people living in other states. For example, if two gay people from Indiana travel to New Jersey to be married (or get a civil union) what will happene once they return to Indiana? Somehow I can't imagine Indiana recognizing such a marriage or union. Would Indiana be required to recognize it? Or is the recognition left to each individual state? If it is left to each state, gay people from states like Indiana probably won't benefit from it at all.
Still, it is wonderful news, very encouraging and definately another positive step for gay Americans. :)
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