Mariana & Michael dive into a bloody civil war in Sri Lanka.
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Over 9 million Syrians have fled their homes to seek refuge from their war-torn country. More and more of them are turning to neighboring countries, many of which don't have the resources to support them. So where exactly are all of these refugees going? And which countries can realistically take them in? » Subscribe to NowThis World: http://go.nowth.is/World_Subscribe For a look at what daily life is like for Syrian refugees, click here: http://testu.be/SyriasRefugees Learn More: Syrian Refugees: A Snapshot of the Crisis -- In The Middle East and Europe http://syrianrefugees.eu/ "This website offers a snapshot of the repercussions of this refugee crisis for both Syria's neighbours and the European Union. It is a project of the Migration Policy Centre at the European University Institute, based on a series of studies conducted by local researchers on behalf of the MPC at the end of 2012 and an update carried out in 2014." The UN Refugee Agency: Syria http://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/regional.php An inter-agency information sharing portal on Syrian regional refugee response. 2014 Syria Regional Response Plan http://www.unhcr.org/syriarrp6/docs/syria-rrp6-strategic-overview.pdf#A "The Syria Regional Response Plan (RRP) for 2014 is one of the largest appeals ever presented for a refugee emergency. Over 100 partners - UN agencies as well as national and international NGOs - are working together to address the needs of Syrian refugees and assist the countries in the region who have so generously taken them in. The Plan calls for further efforts to benefit host communities, who offer front-line protection and essential support to refugees." Presidential Memorandum -- FY 2015 Refugee Admissions http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/09/30/presidential-memorandum-fy-2015-refugee-admissions The Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2015. Watch More: Why Turkey Doesn't Want to Fight ISIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak_sGFuyeqM Is Obama's War on ISIS Legal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-JJJwDqIv8 _________________________ NowThis World is dedicated to bringing you topical explainers about the world around you. Each week we’ll be exploring current stories in international news, by examining the facts, providing historical context, and outlining the key players involved. We’ll also highlight powerful countries, ideologies, influential leaders, and ongoing global conflicts that are shaping the current landscape of the international community across the globe today. More from NowThis: » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like NowThis World on Facebook: https://go.nowth.is/World_Facebook » Tweet @NowThisNews on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Connect with Judah: Follow @judah_robinson on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeJudah » Connect with Versha: Follow @versharma on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeVersha http://www.youtube.com/nowthisworld
Read More »24 hours with the ASUS ZenFone 2 | Pocketnow
Learn more about the ASUS ZenFone 2: Check out Pocketnow's full review here! /2015/05/28/asus-zenfone-2-review For all the excitement on the high-end, some of the most interesting developments in today’s smartphone world are found in the mid-range. We’ve just spent 24 hours with one of the most interesting of those developments, so join us for our first impressions of the cheap but feature-packed ASUS ZenFone 2! Follow Michael: http://twitter.com/captain2phones Subscribe: http://bit.ly/pocketnowsub https://pocketnow.com Follow us: http://flipboard.com/@Pocketnow http://facebook.com/pocketnow http://twitter.com/pocketnow http://google.com/+pocketnow http://instagram.com/pocketnow About us: Pocketnow has been a key source of mobile technology news and reviews since its establishment in 2000. With offices on three continents, Pocketnow offers round-the-clock coverage of the mobile technology landscape, from smartphones to tablets to wearables. We aim to be your number-one source for mobile tech news, reviews, comparisons, and commentary. If you love mobile as much as we do, be sure to subscribe! 24 hours with the ASUS ZenFone 2 | Pocketnow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyrWPBwkmkE PocketNow https://www.youtube.com/pocketnow
Read More »On the Pipe 6: Pack it up
On The Pipe 6- A film by Jay Schweitzer and Mike McEntire Two years in the making, Jay Schweitzer and Mike McEntire have gone all out for this latest Release of On the Pipe 6 "Pack it Up". With the sport of FMX having reached a global takeover, we decided to travel the world in search of the best compounds, freeriding and freeriders known to man. Join us as we travel to Alicante, Spain to Andre Villas training facility with the Pages brothers and Edgar Torrenteras while we capture the most technical ramp riding session in history. Minerve, France is next on the list to Jeremy Rounets European ultimate freeride line. Fly through the trees of Joe Gibbs private MX track in North Carolina with Josh Grant. Join team USA in Colorado while we defend our MX Nations title against the worlds best racers. Head to the most remote freeride zones in California and Arizona with the Godfather Mike Metzger and witness an awe-inspiring display of natural terrain riding. Follow the up an coming freeride phenomenon Brody Wilson from California, Montana and finally his compound in Massachusetts for an intense look at the east coast riding scene. Witness the NVHC crew crush our newest tractor built freeride 6 pack line in Red Bluff, California. Get an exclusive look into the Metal Mulisha compound at Deegans house as Twitch, Potter and crew flip the biggest dirt jump in history. Hang with the Robbie Maddison from his brand new compound at his house in Temecula, California to Picton, Australia for his very own Red Bull X-ray event on the biggest freeride jumps in Australia. With over seven helicopter shoots, brand new riding spots and the most elite FMX riders across the globe OTP6 is the most progressive FMX and freeride movie of the decade. OTP6 will make you want to get off the couch, pack it up and head to the hills. Riders include: Josh Grant, Andre Villa, Charles and Thomas Pages, Edgar Torronteras, Robbie Maddison, Brian Deegan, Mike Mason, Adam Jones, Beau Bamburg, Todd Potter, Jeremy Stenberg, Taka Higashino, Brody Wilson, Mike Metzger, Paris Rosen, Jackson Strong, Robbie Adelberg, Javier Villegas, Dan Pastor, Levi Sherwood, Lance Coury and basically anyone else who is sick on a dirt bike we forgot to mention. Bands include: Swollen Members, Rise Against, Strung Out, The Black Pacific, Steel Panther, Accept, Death Angel, In Flames and many more.
Read More »Scholastic Storybook Treasures – Hondo & Fabian
What happens when the dog of the house goes to the beach and leaves the cat at home with the baby? Find out in this gentle tale of the two very different days of house pets, Hondo the dog, and Fabian the cat. Narrated by Jeff Brooke.
Read More »Leroy B. Simpson
Doris and Aggie reminisce about how Leroy showed up at the ranch. The handyman made such a lasting impression on the boys but Grandpa found him to be incompetent.
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Original Airdate: January 29, 1970 Guest: Angie Dickinson
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