Talks about taking the fight into the ground when encountering the Islamic State flared after the efficiency of the air raids were discussed.  The Islamic State’s major assault against Ayn al-Arab/Kobani continued threatening into creating a new refugee crisis in Syria.  Another wave of refugees is expected with the targeting of al-Nusra near Idlib and Aleppo.  The Islamic State made some gains on the ground.  The other parts in Syria with flash points remained the same.