October 4, 2010

Global News
Israelis Convicted for Using Boy as Shield During Gaza War
(The New York Times)


On sunday October 3, 2010 two Israeli soldiers were convicted of using a 9-year-old boy to check if there were explosives in bags during the Gaza war. THey had gathered a group of civilians and asked them to check the bags in a local bathroom. Once the boy had begun opening the second bag, a soldier shot at the bag. Although the boy was terrified, he thankfully did not get harmed and was later returned to his family. The men have been convicted and are now being questioned for further information.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/04/world/middleeast/04mideast.html?ref=world)


National News
When Home Has No Place to Park
(The New York Times)


With no place to live, many locals from Los Angeles, CA pack up and park their cars for a night sleep. Now that Venice Beach has enforced new regulation about the street parking, their nomadic life may be coming to an end. Not only Venice is pushing these homeless people out, but many other towns as well. Many people have lost their jobs, but that does not mean they are giving up without a fight. 'Vehicle-dwellers' are now realizing this will not be a sustainable life unless they consider their options.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/04/us/04rv.html?src=mv&ref=us)


Local News
Hundreds turn out at Rutgers candlelight vigil for Tyler Clementi
(The Bergen Record)


On Sunday October 3, 2010 hundreds of tears had fallen in New Brunswick, NJ. Just a few days ago, Tyler had been unknowingly video-taped in his dorm room by Dharun Ravi, 18 and a fellow student Molly Wei, 18 having a intimate encounter with another man. Minutes later, the video had been broadcasted online and millions of viewers including his family had watched the uncovering of his secret. Just days later, he had jumped off of the George Washington Bridge. The vigil had commemorated Tyler and brought to the attention of all how important it is to be accepting and open in order to make others feel comfortable. “We need, as a community, to show that we can change,” said Paul Zilber, an 18-year-old freshman from North Brunswick. “There’s so many other kids out there that are reaching out, trying to reach out for help.” 


(http://www.northjersey.com/multimedia/photogalleries/102455464.html)