Breaking World News: Widespread Drought in the East

The United Nations of Eurf is reporting on a growing natural disaster that concerning all nations East of the blue line indicated on the world map. These eastern nations have been suffering now for months. The Meteorological Society of Eurf is reporting severe lack of rain in the western nations highlighted on the map. These areas have experienced wildfires, major losses of crops and livestock, and significant human suffering due to lack of food and heat exhaustion. The health and economic implications of this drought could be devastating for countries already struggling to make ends meet. The future weather predictions are grim in the area as we head into the warmest time of year in Eurf.

Large-scale humanitarian efforts are being organized as this article goes to print. The needs are great and varied. Irrigation, food supplies, technology, and peacekeeping support are all needed in these dire times. Nations of Eurf, now is the time to respond to the needs of your fellow man, not as one country or political structure but as compassionate humans. To quote a famous humanitarian from another world order: 

"There are people so hungry in the world, 

that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread."
-Mahatma Gandhi

Breaking News: 1st Meeting of the United Nations of Eurf Minutes

Today, April 4th, 2014 is the first meeting of the United Nations of Eurf. The nations will present themselves and react to the different news taking place in their country. This post will include the minutes of that meeting.

Tol Eressea: Assassination attempt on 2nd in command and possibly the Jarl, Felice & Paix, Amour Espoir deny involvement. Others have supported
Bunnytopia: Civil War going on, Tol Eressea offering aid Caves will be used to contain the remiaining L.I.O.N
Puppyland: Japanica has insulted the national symbol. What should be done... war worthy? or not? Apparently possibility of nuclear activity in Puppyland
Coffeelandeya: Coffee supply destroyed, people dying. Probable terrorist activity from Radathonrainbowlandatopia, who claims no responsibility. Need Coffee therapy.
Paix, Amour & Espoir: Declares war on Tol Eressa because of threaats on his own people.
Londia: Suggestions to expand to Felice and open territory near her. Food offered. Next time expansion will be voted upon for UN approval.
Felice: Volcanic activity, many deaths, counts awaiting. Seismic activity danger warning
Hawawawia: Fuzzy Death plant discovered, some weaponizing requested, containment and security necessary, Tol Eressa imune
Kasodillia Land: Jerry is creepy, and who is Steve? Banana lover?
Ruffin Tropics: New animal discovered, violent

*Canadrew, Japanica, Radathonrainbowlandatopia will present first next time

Breaking News: March 28th

Today:

1. Create a new post on your blog and write a summary paragraph to the people of your nation clarifying the state of your relationships around the world. Give them a clear picture of who your Friends & Foes are and why. Take care to use correct grammar, punctuation and capitalization! (10 min)
2. Open Word. Begin writing your Breaking News story that we discussed in class yesterday. Type it in word, so that you have access to grammar and spell check. Once you are done, show it to Mrs. Cusick. (Rest of class)
3. Upon Mrs. Cusick's approval, cut and paste the story into a new post on your blog.
4. Before publishing, find a picture from the internet that goes along with your news story. Paste it into your story and publish.