In this article I learned that there is a civil war in Syria, and that it has been going on for most of this year. I also learned that the number of Syrians retreating into neighboring countries for safety and aid is likely to exceed 700,000 by the end of the year, according to the United Nations and humanitarian agencies who are trying to keep up with the large increase in numbers of refugees recently. According to this article, many of the surrounding countries are having to set up many camps to hold these people, and they're trying to raise $488 million dollars as a national relief fund for the trouble and money loss casued to the countries these refugees have fled to.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
What I learned today.. 9/27/2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/28/world/middleeast/un-says-syrian-refugee-numbers-are-surging.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
In this article I learned that there is a civil war in Syria, and that it has been going on for most of this year. I also learned that the number of Syrians retreating into neighboring countries for safety and aid is likely to exceed 700,000 by the end of the year, according to the United Nations and humanitarian agencies who are trying to keep up with the large increase in numbers of refugees recently. According to this article, many of the surrounding countries are having to set up many camps to hold these people, and they're trying to raise $488 million dollars as a national relief fund for the trouble and money loss casued to the countries these refugees have fled to.
In this article I learned that there is a civil war in Syria, and that it has been going on for most of this year. I also learned that the number of Syrians retreating into neighboring countries for safety and aid is likely to exceed 700,000 by the end of the year, according to the United Nations and humanitarian agencies who are trying to keep up with the large increase in numbers of refugees recently. According to this article, many of the surrounding countries are having to set up many camps to hold these people, and they're trying to raise $488 million dollars as a national relief fund for the trouble and money loss casued to the countries these refugees have fled to.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Roger Waters rebuilds Pink Floyd's "The Wall" (What I learned today 9/21/12)
Yeah, that's the article I read today. Straight from CBS news' website. It's all about how Roger Waters is recreating his amazing work with many projectors and a 3-story tall, 3 football field wide wall; it's essentially the only way to see The Wall. He also talks about why he left Pink Floyd because of control issues. With this concert, he's already had 9 back-to-back sold out shows, breaking The Rolling Stones' previous record.
Article:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57437574/roger-waters-rebuilds-pink-floyds-the-wall/
Article:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57437574/roger-waters-rebuilds-pink-floyds-the-wall/
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Those who cast stones 9/19/2012
Honestly I can't say I've ever been judged (to my face) by my appearance. If someone has done that, they certainly never let me know. With the exception of middle school when I wore a leather jacket and people thought I was trying to be bad-ass. But I honestly just liked the jacket. That's the only thing I can recall along the lines of being judged by that.
Monday, September 17, 2012
A person's a person
Who am I?
Well, that's a bit broad of a question. Are you asking in terms of what my name is? If so, Charles. Are you asking my occupation? I have none. Or maybe you're asking my different hobbies; what I'm interested in. I suppose I'd say I enjoy the outdoors, unless it's too hot outside. I like biking, and fishing; and, though I've never been, I'm sure I'd like hunting as well. I also like spending time with my friends and people I care about, as anyone else does. Or maybe you're even daring to ask what kind of person I am. Unfortunately, I'm not entirely sure myself. But I think that's okay, because that's what the rest of my time here is for, right?
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