O J Simpson trial jokes and curious food chatter amuse columnist
The column blends Easter Monday humor with pop culture moments. It jokes about O J Simpson trial dynamics and Judge Lance Ito, lampoons TV critiques, then muses on word meanings and quirky health food notes. Multiple named people and media entities appear, including NBC SNL and Bill Rodgers.
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Europe and Canada settle North Atlantic fishing feud
The EU and Canada agreed a deal to resolve their fishing rights dispute in the north Atlantic. Spanish fishermen accused Madrid of selling them out and warned they would ignore new turbot quotas unless compelled to follow them. The clash began March 9 when Canada seized the Spanish trawler Estai after warning shots.
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Gazette promotes eco friendly printing and recycling drives
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support agriculture and sustainability. Readers are urged to drop off newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or use the nearest recycling location.
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Medicaid's political cost and aging care burden
The article explains Medicaid as a growing federal program costing over 150 billion annually, with lawmakers considering cuts. It notes the program funds long term care for the elderly and disabled, and that 60 percent of the 157 billion dollar budget supports 10.3 million seniors and disabled, while many middle class recipients rely on Medicaid for costly care.
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Global turmoil and protests span three continents
Iraqi officials rejected a U N offer to sell two billion dollars of oil to fund food and medicine. In Dhaka thousands march demanding cheaper rice and fertilizer and Khaleda Zia resigns. In Bali the US and Japan fail to agree on steps to calm currency turmoil as Rubin and Takemura meet. In Canberra a nude sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip is removed after three nights of attacks.
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Iraq exposes challenges in global arms control efforts
U N experts found a half ton of Iraqi documents outlining a nuclear weapons program, highlighting gaps in detecting biological and chemical programs. Diplomats from 175 nations at the U N discuss extending the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as IAEA and other pacts seek stronger verification and enforcement.
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