News Summary

• It’s Friday, April 17, and for the first time since Feburary 28 there is no fighting in the Middle East.
• The ceasefire isn’t a sign of realignment, just different priorities and different timelines.
• The most recent addition, the koala, was added in September 2002 after being chosen by consumer votes, beating out the penguin, walrus and cobra.
• I am flying to Georgia for a week, and posting will be light until my return.