Breaking World News: Widespread Drought in the West

The United Nations of Terraria is reporting on a growing natural disaster that concerning all nations that lie west of the blue line on the world map. These western nations have been suffering now for months. The Meteorological Society of Terraria is reporting severe lack of rain in the areas 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 Terraria.

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 Terraria, 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 Terraria Minutes

Today, April 4th, 2014 is the first meeting of the United Nations of Terraria. 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.

Taurus: Fire has impacted NW corner, possibly terrorism, evacuations and investigations pending
Jordanopolis: Narwol population threatened by accidental oil spill, could impact Niran depending on currents
Ayatin: Widespread crime, targets high end/luxary retail, Tarus offers forensic investigators
Liberta: Crown Jewels stolen, Zischnow fingerprints discovered, suspicion that another country is behind this
Zischnow: Minesweepers clearing a battlefield, area deemed unsafe, pulling sweepers back
Redpandasvylia: Lack of pesticide is killing citizens through food supply. Several offered support of food, chemicals, etc... Danger of cross contamination between countries... Burning fields suggested
Lollyopolis: Gold discovered, Maximus offered a trade for a questionable nuclear substance, Jatsona could try a take over
Queensland: Outbreak impacting citizens in the area are dangerous, refugee camps set up, no communication with area
Niran: Tornado activity on the rise, weather pattern has changed, Zischnow claims partial responsibility based upon weather experiments
Pizzaland: Security hacked by possibly by Lollyopolis and Redpandasylvia.
Jatsona: New species of shark discovered... w/3 eyes!

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.