Sorry, about my lack of updates recently. I've been busy; all my essays were due this past week, Project Serve Showcase the week before, and nightshifts, Im easily distracted... maybe I should use time more efficiently. What a novel idea. But a student's time commitments really don't matter in the grand scheme of things.
The biggest issue facing the global community, besides a no fly zone in Libya, was the massive earthquake, and corresponding tsunami in Japan. At the beginning of the disaster, reports stated hundreds of people had been killed or were missing. As time passed, the list of missing and dead people has increased to over 10,000. This is a tragedy. Japan is located on the geographic capitol of earthquakes (see Ring of Fire, active fault lines). The Japanese government definitely expected something like this to happen; that is why they have one of the most proactive earthquake protection systems on Earth. Despite measures taken to reduce the damage from earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan; nothing was totally effective against the ravaging powers of Mother Nature.
Our hearts are with the people of Japan as they begin the rebuilding process. Japan has recovered from similar disasters, and they will recover after this; but each time leaves a scar of memory. Japan has accepted international aid and we should all give what we can. Whether your contribution is spreading awareness, spreading kinds words and love, or financial; it will all make a difference. And here is the best part: in order to donate $5 to the Red Cross Relief Effort, all you have to do is:
Text the word ASIA to 30333 to donate $5 to Canadian Red Cross http://ow.ly/4cJnu
You don't even have to get out of your chair. Its that easy. But get out of your chair! Get off the Internet, tell your friends. Also, It is Earth Hour this Saturday. The Albion Hotel is having a Japan Red Cross fundraiser / Earth Hour service on Saturday, March 26th. Local acoustic performers are taking the stage at 11:30 and playing all day. At 8:30 all the lights will be shut off for Earth Hour continuing until close, and Atlas will take the stage. Pass the Hat tax receipts for donations of $10 or more. p.s. no. the Albion does not pay me, you don't even have to buy anything. Just donate money! but still, local music is schveet, and its for a good cause!
Set list:
11:15 - Mo'Kauffney
12:00 - Kent MacMillan12:45 - Peter Demakos
1:30 - Andrew Coombes
2:15 - Paul Farmer
3:00 - Hoodie Good
3:45 - Texting Mackenzie
4:30 - Patrick McCauley
5:00 - Jessy Bell Smith
5:45 - Scotty Nightingale <--This guy ran for mayor in the last municipal election! 6:15 - AJ Johnson
7:00 - Chris Roberts/Modern Field Recording
7:45 - Greg Denton
8:30 - Atlas
9:30 - Jason and Jeremiah
10:15 - Zack Leighton
10:45 - Nathan Coles
11:30 - D. Eve Archer
12:15 - Ben Doerksen
1:00 - Lowlands
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