Q: From what source does the AJC get its numbers and facts? … In a recent edition, (reference was made to) “About half of the Syrian refugees entering the U.S. are children, and only two percent are single males of combat age.” That statement is so untrue.
—Caroline Russu, Snellville
A: Those numbers are from the Obama administration and apply only to the Syrian refugees who have entered the United States since 2011.
That data has been used by major media outlets, including CBS News, Time, CNBC and The Wall Street Journal, among others.
The statistics are different for the refugee situation in Europe, where 72 percent of those seeking asylum are male and 54 percent are between the ages of 18 and 34, according to the Pew Research Center.
The Pew Research Center is a “nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world,” it states.
Q: What is the significance of the large sleeve patches on the jackets that college coaches wear? Also, what about the vertical black line that’s on those patches?
—Karen Ermutlu, Alpharetta
A: The patches are actually pockets and are part of the design of Nike's Sideline Fly Rush Alpha Jacket, worn by college football and NFL coaches.
The pockets on the sleeves are called media pockets, where smart phones or other electronic devices can be held.
The line is a zipper, which keeps the devices in the pocket.
Andy Johnston with Fast Copy News Service wrote this column. Do you have a question about the news? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or email q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
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