anchor: paula donovan thanks so much for being with us.ee world which has launched the code blue campaign seeking to end sexual abuse. that does it for our show. our website is democracynow.org. i'm amy goodman with nino niederreiter shaikh.

anchor: paula donovan thanks so much for being with us.ee world which has launched the code blue campaign seeking to end sexual abuse. that does it for our show. our website is democracynow.org. i'm amy goodman with nino niederreiter shaikh. eland is set to become the first country in the world to allow same-sex marriage via a referendum on the topic. 62% of the people who voted were in favor of legalizing it. the historic decision has increased pressure on other governments to follow the irish example. but conservative politicians and the catholic church remain staunchly against full equality for gay and lesbian

anchor: paula donovan thanks so much for being with us.ee world which has launched the code blue campaign seeking to end sexual abuse. that does it for our show. our website is democracynow.org. i'm amy goodman with nino niederreiter shaikh. thanks - i have a terrific helper today. i have my oldest friend, jean-claude, came here to help me cook today. and we are going to do all kind of cookie, cake because he is a professional pastry chef. in addition to this, you know, while you were not looking i did some of the chocolate truffle here. - oh. [clears throat] - and a truffette with mint in it. what do you think? - well, they look beautiful. - but you want to taste it? - can i? - go ahead. - okay. wow. mmm. - you want to know how i made it? - yes. - here is how i made it. start with half a pound of the best, perfectly melted bittersweet chocolate. always try to get the best quality. whisk in one egg yolk and about 3 tablespoon of heavy cream, and you'll see when you whisk that the mixture will come together into a smooth and creamy