Myanmar Uprising

I haven't had much time to research what's happening in any detail, but the hope is that this could topple the oppressive military regime that has ruled Myanmar with disasterous results for decades.  It apparently started with an overnight hike in fuel prices, but the monks have gotten involved and that has made it difficulty for the junta to respond.  Although there are reports of monks being killed by the military, the junta must move cautiously in this devoutly Buddhist country.

Two of my classmates here are monks from Myanmar.  They must be worried about their families and friends.  Please pray for all the people of Myanmar for an end to the violence and oppression.

Friday night, the Student Association here at UWest along with our new chapter of Amnesty International held a fundraiser both for A.I. and for Myanmar (aka Burma).  We raised just over $1500 for Burma, though I'm blanking right now on the organization to which that money is going.  One student anonymously gave $1000, and students, faculty, and staff that evening raised another $500.  People paid to make their friends and teachers sing Karaoke.  I had to go up three times.  I told everyone I wasn't responsible for broken windows or psychological damage.  I sang "Hey Jude" and "Yesterday" only because those were the last songs I ever sang in karaoke in Japan in High School, so I figured I could still sing them.  Anyway, all joking aside, this is important.  Check Danny's blog (link in the left column) as I'm sure he has more detailed information.

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[Nick]

I just caught wind of an event that just happened last night in DC. This "Pray for Peace" included performances by Graham Nash, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, and others. Speakers included A local radio station has pics, video and audio from the event. Check it out at www.idigbig.com.