Posted on 11/02/2011 10:24:08 AM PDT by nuconvert
Machine-gun fire and explosions erupted inside a Syrian city at the heart of the country's uprising Wednesday as activists reported two grisly attacks that killed at least 20 people in the past 24 hours.
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Violence? In Syria?
I’m shocked. SHOCKED, I say!
Homs is my mother’s hometown.
I glanced at the headline quickly & thought I saw “Deadly Homos Kill 20”.
Hoo boy. Time for lunch or something.
I hope she's safe....unless you just meant that she grew up there....in which case I still wish her safety wherever she is.
She has been deceased for some time, but thank you for your good wishes.
She was born and raised there, but left many years ago. We had some contact with relatives there about a decade ago, but I’m not sure what’s happening now. Scary stuff.
“Deadly attacks in Homs kill at least 20”
Whazzup, Homs!
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