Andrew Reiff

National

Summary- GOP gay group slams Romney in new ad

A gay Republican group calling the themselves the Log Cabin Republicans are attacking Mitt Romney in a savage new radio ad. They claim that he flip-flops on issues including taxes. The group has identified Rudy Giuliani as their favorite candidate, obviously because he is not anti-gay, however they claimed that they had not favored a candidate. Their criticism, incidentally, comes from the same source as the same criticisms offered by the Giuliani camp earlier. They are attacking him primarily on his actions as governor raising taxes. The group is primarily based on the east coast and the ad is airing in New Hampshire, 6 weeks before the primary.

Opinion-

Here go the gays again. They are for Giuliani I guess, but they hate Ole' Mitt. And what is up with the title of this article? Was that really necessary? C'mon author... Anyway they don't like Mitt and I get the feeling Mitt doesn't like them, but the essential question is... will this radio ad really hurt Romney? I have to say it will not do that much damage because everyone knows his stance on the gays, and another attack from them is old news by now.

International

Summary- Koreas agree on arrangements for trains (For David!!)

North Korea and South Korea met in talks yesterday over a proposed fishing zone off the west coast of their peninsula, but could not reach an agreement. Instead, they agreed on starting a regular train service across the Demilitarized Zone. This train would be the first of its kind. The fishing zone reached a stalling point when North Korea refused to allow the zone to extend north of the DMZ, while South Korea wanted it to go on both sides of the border. They also took measures to ease tension between the two countries, though they are still technically at war. The US, however, said that an armistice will only be signed when North Korea abandons its nuclear weapons program.

Opinion-

So it appears as if North Korea is finally warming up to South Korea. Or maybe this is all a farce to allow a relaxation of tension before North Korea tries to knock out South Korea once and for all. And it was smart of SK to not agree to the fishing zone as NK wanted it. If the zone doe snot extend equally above both borders, then it is not fair. Plain and simple. As to the train... man that thing is going to be searched like forty times per crossing.

National

Summary- Rodney King sprayed with shotgun pellets

Rodney King was shot two to three times with a shotgun while he was riding his bike yesterday. His wounds were not life-threatening; he was able to bike the 1 1/2 miles back to his home to call police. When police arrived, he appeared drunk and was uncooperative with giving details about the shooting, but authorities say it may have involved a domestic dispute. Rodney King was the black man being beaten by LA police on video, when the officers were acquitted, it caused massive rioting in LA and 55 people died, causing 1 billion dollars in damages.

Opinion-

This guy can not just seem to stay out of trouble, can he? First the riots, then the drunk driving, and now this. I think in the eyes of the public this guy has just become another celebrity, and that is not necessarily a good thing, however he is not constantly in the news because he flashes people or something (good thing), but a minor incident like this confirms his celebrity status.

International

Summary- Reward for 'boid' with Brooklyn accent

A parrot that apparently speaks with a New York accent has gone missing from a pet boarding facility, and the reward is 10000 dollars. The bird is 18 years old and is an African Gray parrot. The owner says she just wants the bird back because it comforts her through hard times.

Opinion-

How long... did it take to teach this bird to talk like a New Yahka? I think that bird is priceless and should be returned because it is a national treasure. I also heard that the bird was very rude, and he is a terrible driver. He also yells at people with no provocation. Hey when in Rome... do what the Romans do, right? Take this bird to like Minnesooota and see if his accent changes... he he i think that it will!