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Air League at Avalon 2017
The Australian International Airshow 2017 at Avalon Airport once again provided a wonderful opportunity for members of the Australian Air League to get up close to a broad range of aircraft both old and new.
Over 50 cadets from Queensland, NSW, SA and across Victoria were provided the opportunity to see an amazing array of aircraft and systems both on the ground and in the air. Not only were they amazed and inspired through nearly 8 hours of air displays by over 60 aircraft, they were also given opportunities to also get 'inside the barriers' with some of the participants.
The wonderful people of both the Temora Aviation Museum and the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society gave our cadets special access to their aircraft as they provided exclusive guided tours throughout the weekend and answered a range of questions about their aircraft.
36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force also gave our members a special treat with a special tour of their C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport jet. Many questions were answered by the pilot and loadmaster as this cargo hauling behemoth filled with AAL cadets.
And finally, in a sign of wonderful trans-Pacific relations, the United States Air Force also provided the cadets with special one-of-a-kind access to their F-22 Raptor Air Superiority fighter. On both public days, 'Brawler', a pilot from the 90th Fighter Squadron based in Alaska, gave a 20-minute briefing and Q&A session to our inquisitive cadets who were also 'inside the perimeter'. Parents, friends and passers-by could only look on in envy the cadets gained a rather unique insight into what it's like to fly the most expensive and advanced air superiority fighter in the world.
And far in the background, a number of AAL members were also doing their bit in providing information to quite a number of interested parents and kids. By the airshow's conclusion, over 50 people had registered their interest to learn more about the AAL, and how their children may become part of this amazing organisation.
Airshow 2017 was another momentous day for all participated and in appreciation, the Australian Air League would like to thank a number of people and organisations for making this such a wonderful event…
- Sam, Vanessa and the crew from 36 Squadron RAAF, for their tour of the C-17 Globmaster III and Q&A sessions with the cadets.
- From the 90th Fighter Squadron, United States Air Force, Brawler, TSGT Deschamps, Droop and Lee, for their work in getting us so close to their F-22 Raptor.
- Maureen and the crew of Historic Aircraft Restoration Society's Connie, for their tour of the aircraft and wonderful support.
- Andy and the team from Temora Aviation Museum, for the tours of a number of their aircraft throughout the Air Show.
And in support of our recruiting competition that was run, we would also like to thank
- Jet Flight Simulator Melbourne, Brad and Dee for their donations of 2, 1 hour flight simulator experiences
- Tristar Aviation, for their kind donation of a 1 hour joy flight.
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Recently, the FDA released a report on nanotechnology in cosmetic products. In case you didn't know, the FDA is the governmental body in the US that is responsible for regulating cosmetics.
The report is meant for people to read and give comments and it is not yet binding. This is the way things work with the FDA. They release a draft report, let people comment on it, make some changes, then issue a final report. The whole process can take a long time but things eventually get done.
Nanoparticles in cosmetics
The report on cosmetics is rather short and I encourage you to read it. But in case you just want the summary points, here are the highlights.
1. The FDA does not take a position on a formal defintion of nanotechnology but they mention that it is most commonly used to refert to materials that range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers. They do point to the National Nanotechnology Initiative Program for guidance.
2. The FDA makes no blanket judgement about whether nanotechnology is intrinsically benign or harmful. They will make judgements on a case-by-case basis.
3. FDA says you should meet with them to discuss test methods you need to follow to substantiate your product's safety.
4. Nanoparticles have to be assessed for safety for each application. This is different than chemicals which can often be saftey tested outside a formulation.
5. You need to fully characterize the nanoparticles you work with. (name, size, structure, formula, etc.)
6. Traditional toxicology tests need to be modified when testing nanoparticles.
7. Toxicology tests need to consider different routes of exposure including skin absorption and inhalation.
8. FDA still recommends in vivo (animal) testing for toxicity evaluation. Some in vitro methods are being considered but have not been suitably validated.
9. Clinical testing of the material in human volunteers under controlled conditions is recommended.
These regulations and testing requirements may make it difficult for small cosmetic companies to use nanotechnology any time soon. But if there is a big enough benefit, you can bet the big companies will be launching more products in the future. That is, if the chemical fearmongers don't scare everyone away from what could be radically better cosmetic products.

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Surgical tools belonging to a Nazi concentration camp commander have been withdrawn from sale at an auction house in Cornwall following protests.
The surgical kit, which contained a hacksaw, scalpels, scissors and blades, was engraved with the name of Anton Burger, an SS commander of the Theresienstadt concentration camp between July 1943 and February 1944, where 140,000 Jews were held and 33,000 died.
Grace Cloke, a spokeswoman for Villa Hall Auctions, said the item was withdrawn "on the recommendation of police" after the auction house received "nasty" phone calls.
The velvet-lined wooden box and its contents, which had a guide price of £2,000 to £4,000, was due to be auctioned by James F Kendling and Partners in Bude.
It is believed that the tools were used in the Nazi's brutal experiments on prisoners.
Cloke explained the surgical kit was being sold by a private vendor who wished to remain anonymous.
The German newspaper Die Welt questioned the origins of the kit, reporting it was manufactured by the Anton Buerger (sic) company in Dresden.
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Transgene S.A.. (10/2/17). "Press Release: Transgene and Randox Sign Collaboration to Develop Innovative Multifunctional Oncolytic Virotherapies for Solid Tumors". Strasbourg & Belfast.
|Transgene S.A. (Euronext: TNG)
|Mérieux (Group)
|Organisation 2
|Randox Laboratories Ltd.
|Randox (Group)
|Invir.IO oncolytic virus technology platform
|Product 2
|antibody technology
|Quéméneur, Eric (Mérieux 201410 EVP RnD at Transgene SA)
|Person 2
|FitzGerald, Peter (Randox Laboratories 200710 Managing Director)
Novel Oncolytic Virotherapies will be developed by Transgene, based on its next generation Invir.IOTM Platform and expressing Randox Single-domain Antibodies (SdAb)
Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops viral-based immunotherapies, and Randox, a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, have entered into a collaboration to combine their technologies and develop multifunctional oncolytic immunotherapies. Innovative oncolytic viruses (OVs) resulting from this collaboration will use Transgenes proprietary next generation viral platform Invir.IOTM in which one or more of Randoxs SdAbs (single-domain antibodies) will be vectorized. The immunotherapies resulting from this collaboration will combine the oncolytic effect of the viruses with the properties of the vectorized SdAbs that will be locally expressed in the tumor microenvironment (TME) with the aim of treating immunosuppressed solid tumors.
Under the terms of the agreement, Transgene will develop novel anticancer oncolytic virus drugs using its proprietary Vaccinia virus (TK-, RR-) strain, and its expertise in molecular engineering and translational research. This novel viral strain offers increased oncolytic properties. In addition, its large genome capacity, which is very differentiating, enables multiple therapeutic payloads (anticancer weapons) to be delivered in the tumor, where the virus replicates. Randox will provide expertise in antibody engineering and make available its collection of new and future immunotherapeutic SdAbs to be used as vectorized payloads. These SdAbs have the potential to modulate the patients immune response and produce a powerful synergistic effect with Transgenes oncolytic viral platform.
Transgenes Invir.IOTM technology is an efficient way to target immunosuppressive pathways directly in the tumor microenvironment. By locally expressing one or several SdAbs in the TME, the viral-based approach promises to optimize the efficacy of the encoded therapeutic agents, while reducing their associated side effects, often reported after systemic administration.
Novel OV products generated from the collaboration have the potential to be significantly more effective than a combination of single agents. Transgene previously reported a preclinical proof-ofconcept data showing that an oncolytic Vaccinia virus encoding a sequence of anti-PD1 demonstrated better overall survival than the combination of separate single agents.
Eric Quéméneur, PhD, Executive VP and VP Research & Development of Transgene, said: We are delighted to collaborate with Randox. Its library of SdAbs against major targets in immuno-oncology provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the high potential of our Invir.IO platform. We look forward to working with Randox and to generating novel product candidates which combine the merits of oncolytic virotherapy and local delivery of therapeutic payloads. We believe such targeted expression of therapeutic agents, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, will better potentiate the tumor microenvironment and paves the way for the development of a broad range of innovative cancer treatments.
Commenting on the agreement, Dr. Peter FitzGerald, Managing Director and Founder of Randox Laboratories, said: This collaboration will enable ground-breaking innovation and research to be carried out in a critical area of human health. The work we will be doing in the field of cancer treatment has the potential for enormous benefit for patients, by delivering more effective treatments. We are looking forward to working with Transgene to generate oncolytic viruses that will be able to express multiple functions directly into the tumor, enhancing their efficacy. This partnership will allow us to better leverage our SdAb capabilities and immuno-oncology expertise, and add to our strategic collaborations across the world.
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Nicola McHugh Head of PR +44 (0)28 944 22413 www.randox.com
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About Invir.IOTM
Transgenes proprietary oncolytic virus (OV) platform Invir.IOTM allows it to design innovative multifunctional oncolytic viruses. The platform is among others based on the Companys engineered Vaccinia virus strain (VVCOP TK-RR-) which can integrate a variety of functional transgenes. The Invir.IOTM platform has already shown that it can generate products that benefit from multifunctional arming (enzyme, antibody, cytokine, etc.), that are currently being evaluated in preclinical.
About Transgene
Transgene (Euronext: TNG), part of Institut Mérieux, is a publicly traded French biotechnology company focused on designing and developing targeted immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Transgenes programs utilize viral vector technology with the goal of indirectly or directly killing infected or cancerous cells. The Companys lead clinical-stage programs are: TG4010, a therapeutic vaccine against non-small cell lung cancer, Pexa-Vec, an oncolytic virus against liver cancer, and TG4001, a therapeutic vaccine against HPV-positive head and neck cancers. The Company has several other programs in clinical and preclinical development, including TG1050 (chronic hepatitis B) and TG6002 (solid tumors). Transgene is based in Strasbourg, France, and has additional operations in Lyon, as well as a joint venture in China. Additional information about Transgene is available at www.transgene.fr. Follow us on Twitter: @TransgeneSA
About Randox
Randox is a global leader in healthcare diagnostics; today more than 5% of the worlds population in excess of 370 million people across 145 countries receives medical diagnosis using Randox products each year. Randox is the largest diagnostic company in the UK and exports over 95% of products worldwide. Our products and services are used in hospitals, clinical, research and molecular laboratories, food testing, forensic toxicology, life sciences, and veterinary laboratories.
There are more than 1400 employees of 44 nationalities, including 300 research scientists and engineers, as well as offices and distribution in over 145 countries. There are four key manufacturing and research and development sites, located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland; Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland; Bangalore, India; and in the Greater Washington, DC, area, USA.
With a major focus in R&D, Randox scientists work in pioneering research into a range of common illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimers disease. With around 16% of turnover reinvested in R&D, Randox has more new tests in development than any other diagnostic company.
Our scientists have spent over £220 million researching the thousands of biomarkers present in our bodies and have identified the gold standard in testing. Our patented Biochip Array Technology is the worlds only diagnostic grade biochip. This state-of-the-art technology has revolutionized the diagnostics industry by offering a unique testing platform which allows multiple tests to be carried out from a single patient sample at our Randox Health Clinics.
For more information visit: www.randox.com
Follow us on @RandoxOfficial
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The occurrence of any of these risks could have a significant negative outcome for the Companys activities, perspectives, financial situation, results, regulatory authorities agreement with development phases, and development. The Companys ability to commercialize its products depends on but is not limited to the following factors: positive pre-clinical data may not be predictive of human clinical results, the success of clinical studies, the ability to obtain financing and/or partnerships for product manufacturing, development and commercialization, and marketing approval by government regulatory authorities. For a discussion of risks and uncertainties which could cause the Companys actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors (Facteurs de Risque) section of the Document de Référence, available on the AMF website (http://www.amf-france.org) or on Transgenes website (www.transgene.fr). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Transgene undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
Record changed: 2017-10-16
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- [2] GeNeuro S.A.. (1/31/20). "Press Release: GeNeuro Announces Successful 17.5 Million Private Placement [Not for United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa or any other Jurisdiction where Unlawful]". Geneva....
- [3] Mérieux Equity Partners S.A.S.. (1/8/20). "Press Release: Mérieux Equity Partners Successfully Completes the Fundraising of Mérieux Participations 3". Lyon....
- [4] Keranova S.A.. (9/10/19). "Press Release: Keranova Raises 24m in Second Round of Financing". Saint-Etienne & Lyon....
- [5] Transgene S.A.. (7/2/19). "Press Release: Success of Transgenes 48.7 Million Rights Issue [This document must not be distributed, directly or indirectly, in the United States of America, Australia, Canada or Japan]". Strasbourg....
- [6] Transgene S.A.. (6/14/19). "Press Release: Transgene Launches a Rights Issue for an Amount of up to 50 Million [This document must not be distributed, directly or indirectly, in the United States of America, Australia, Canada or Japan]". Strasbourg....
- [7] bioMérieux S.A.. (6/6/19). "Press Release: bioMérieux Increases Its Holding in Hybiome from 54% to 67%". Marcy lÉtoile....
- [8] Transgene S.A.. (5/2/19). "Press Release: Transgene and AstraZeneca Enter into a Collaboration and Exclusive License Option Agreement for Innovative Invir.IO based Armed Oncolytic Immunotherapies". Strasbourg....
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In spite of marvelous scientific and technological advancements, problems grow in solving the change dilemma. Progressive problems due to driving forces behind change show their momentum. Human societies search for resolution to problems that will only [seemingly] be solved by a total corporate human response. False hopes and loss of sustainability prove themselves a continual problem.
Obama, Biden Sworn into Office (Jan. 20)
Wildfires Kill At Least 181 in Australia (Feb. 7)
US Senate Approves Stimulus Plan (Feb. 10): In a vote, mostly along party lines, the Senate approves President's $838 billion stimulus plan. (Feb. 17): President signs the $787 billion stimulus package into law.
Japan in Worst Financial Crisis Since WWII (Feb. 16)
Stocks Dive for Fifth Straight Day; Lowest Levels Since 1997 (Feb. 23)
GDP Dropped 6.2% at End of 2008 (Feb. 27): In the 4th quarter, the American Gross Domestic Product shrank by 6.2%. This is worse than the initial estimate of 3.8%. The economy grew 1.1% in 2008.
Unemployment Rate Hits 8.1%; 651,000 Jobs Lost in February (March 6)
Sweden Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage (Apr. 1): Sweden becomes the fifth European country to legalize same-sex marriage.
World Leaders Commit to Pledge $1.1 Trillion for Fiscal Crisis (Apr. 2)
North Korea Launches Rocket, Defies World Leaders (Apr. 4)
Earthquake in Italy Kills at Least 92 (Apr. 6): A magnitude 6.3 strikes central Italy, killing at least 92 people and leaving 40,000 to 50,000 people homeless. The town of L'Aquila is the epicenter, but as many as 26 towns are reportedly affected. (Apr. 7): The death toll rises to 235 with many still missing. The number of homeless people is reduced to 17,000. Rescuers still working to pull bodies from the debris.
Over 100 Dead in Mexico of Swine Flu (Apr. 26): Swine flu killed as many as 103 people in Mexico, most likely the epicenter of the worldwide outbreak. (Apr. 29): At least 150 in Mexico are dead from the swine flu. In an effort to slow the spread of the virus, the health minister of France requested a suspension of all flights from the European Union to Mexico.
Vermont Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage (Apr. 7)
Somali Pirates Hijack American Ship, Take Captain Hostage (Apr. 8)
U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency Over Swine Flu Outbreak (Apr. 26): After confirming 20 cases of swine flu in the United States, including eight in New York City, the U.S. declares the outbreak a public health emergency.
Unemployment Rate Reaches 8.5%; 663,00 Jobs Lost in March (Apr. 3): Japan Will Spend $99 Billion on Stimulus (Apr. 6): U.S. Economy Contracts 6.1% in First Quarter (Apr. 29): U.S. Loses 539,000 Jobs in April; Unemployment Reaches 8.9% (May 8): Global Financial Crisis Hits South Africa (May 26):
Scientists Unveil "Missing Link" in Human Ancestry (May 19): Scientists unveil fossilized remains of a 47-million-year-old primate, allegedly ancestor of humans, as well as other modern primates. Nicknamed "Ida" after a scientist's daughter, the fossil is the first discovery of its kind—it is almost completely intact. The fossil was discovered in Germany in 1983, but was kept in private collections and only recently analyzed by scientists. "Lucy," the oldest and best-preserved skeleton of a hominid (two-footed, humanlike primate) is only 3.2 million years old.
Maine Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage (May 6)
Obama Announces Stricter Emissions Regulations (May 18): new, stricter regulations on auto emissions and mileage standards, will go into effect beginning in 2012.
California Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Marriage (May 26)
North Korea Conducts Second Nuclear Test (May 25)
New Hampshire Governor Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill (June 3)
U.S. Extending Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Employees (June 17)
Michael Jackson "King of Pop" Dies (June 25)
U.S. Unemployment Reaches 9.4% (June 4)
Ten Banks Allowed to Start Repaying Bailout Money (June 9)
Unemployment Rate Reaches 9.5%; 467,000 Jobs Lost in June (July 2)
U.S. Military Taking Back Afghan Valley from Taliban (July 2): Russia Opening Air Space for U.S. to Fight Afghan War (July 3): Russia will open its airspace for the United States military to use in order to fight the war in Afghanistan.
In India: Homosexuality has been illegal in India since 1861. Court justices declare the old law to be a violation of human rights and equality outlined in India's Constitution.
Riots in China Leave 156 Dead (July 6): Rioting in Urumqi, between two ethnic groups — Muslim Uighurs and Han Chinese — kills 156 people. Police lock down portion of the city to stop
Projected 10-Year Deficit at $9 Trillion (Aug. 25): US Office of Management and Budget projects the budget deficit in 10 years will be $9 trillion, $2 trillion more than the last estimate made in February.
Earthquake in Indonesia Kills 60 (Sept. 2): About 60 people die when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits the island of Java.
China Promises to Reduce Emissions (Sept. 22):Chinese president Hu Jintao announces China's intentions to reduce future emissions by a "notable amount." He also said the country would try to use more renewable and nuclear energy. This is the first time China has agreed to lower energy intensity.
Tropical Storm Ketsana Floods Philipines (Sept. 28): Almost 90 people die in and around Manila in flooding, due to 17 inches of rain in 12 hours - Manila's worst flood in about 50 years.
Earthquake in Samoa and American Samoa Kills 115 (Sept. 29): An underwater 8.0-magnitude earthquake causes a tsunami in Samoa and American Samoa.
Federal Reserve Cites Evidence of Slow Economic Recovery (Sept. 9)
Swine Flu Vaccine Available in October (Sept. 18)
First Successful HIV Vaccine Created (Sept. 24): Scientists created a vaccine that seems to reduce the risk of contracting the AIDS virus. Scientists combined two unsuccessful vaccines to create a new version during a study reducing the risk of contracting HIV by more than 31 percent. Scientists are unsure whether they can recreate the results with different strains of HIV.
Skeleton of Oldest Human Ancestor Discovered (Oct. 1): A fossil skeleton of the species Ardipithecus ramidus, discovered. Nicknamed "Ardi," - age is estimated at 4.4 million years, making it older than Lucy (3.2 million years old) and the oldest specimen from the human branch of the primate group. Ardi, an adult female, was four-feet tall,
Economy Shed 263,000 Jobs in September; Unemployment Reaches 9.8% (Oct. 2)
Three U.S. Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine (Oct. 5): Americans Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol
Greider and Jack Szostak win the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research on the connections between chromosomes and cancer and aging. Only 10 women have ever won the prize in medicine. (Oct. 6): Three Americans, Charles Kao, Willard Boyle, and George Smith, win the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work developing fiber-optic cable (Kao) and inventing the "eye" in digital cameras (Boyle, Smith). (Oct. 12): Two Americans are awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics: Elinor Ostrom for "her analysis of economic governance, especially the commons," and Oliver E. Williamson for "his analysis of economic governance,
Obama Declares H1N1 Flu a National Emergency (Oct. 24)
U.S. Economy Grew in Third Quarter (Oct. 29): The U.S. gross national product grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in the third quarter, the first growth the nation has seen in over a year.
Maine Voters Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Law (Nov. 3): Maine voters overturn a law allowing same-sex marriage, which had been instated by the state governor in May 2009. Maine is the 31st state to block same sex marriage through a public referendum.
Unemployment Rate Reaches 10.2% (Nov. 6)
Water Discovered on Moon (Nov. 13): Scientists find water on the moon during NASA's Lcross mission. At least 26 gallons of water were found. These findings demonstrate
New York Senate Votes Down Gay Marriage Bill (Dec. 2)
U.S. and Four Other Nations Broker Climate Deal (Dec. 18): President Obama announces that the leaders of five nations, including the US, reached an agreement on a deal to combat global warming. Obama and the leaders of China, India, Brazil and South Africa form an accord that will set up a system for monitoring pollution reduction, require richer nations to give billions of dollars to poorer nations more greatly affected by climate change, and set a goal of limiting the global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by 2050.
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Fighting Between Israel and Hamas Continues (Jan. 3): After a week of intense air strikes, Israeli troops crossed into Gaza, launching a ground war against the militant Palestinian group, Hamas.
(Jan. 8): The UN declared a suspension of aid in Gaza after one driver was killed and two others wounded in stray gunfire.
(Jan. 9): Despite a call from the UN for cease-fire, fighting continues.
(Jan. 15): An airstrike from Israel hit the UN building in Gaza, injuring at least three people. Called a mistake by Israeli military officials.
(Jan. 17): Israel announces unilateral cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas will continue to fight as long as Israeli troops remain in the area. At least 1,200 Palestinians and 13 Israelis have been killed during the conflict.
(Jan. 18) Hamas announces cease-fire in response to Israel's promise of peace.
46 Die in Taliban Attack in Pakistan (Jan. 10–11): At least 46 Pakistani soldiers and militants at a paramilitary base were killed when hundreds of Taliban militants crossed the border of Pakistan.
Parliamentary Elections in Israel (Feb. 10): Elections in Israel prove inconclusive. The centrist Kadima party, led by Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, wins 28 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, the most of any party. Netanyahu's right-wing Likud takes 27. The Labor Party fares poorly, garnering only 13 seats, behind the far-right party, Yisrael Beitenu, which takes 15. President Peres asks Netanyahu, who has the support of a block of allies on the right, to form a government; Netanyahu has six weeks to do so.
Pakistan Agrees to Islamic Law, Taliban Truce (Feb. 16): The government agreed to implement a system of Islamic law in the Swat valley and a truce with the Taliban regime. This essentially provides the Taliban with a safe haven in the country, effectively ending Pakistan's offensive strategy against the insurgents.
Obama Announces Date to End Iraq War (Feb. 27)
President of Guinea-Bissau Killed (March 2): President João Bernardo Vieira of the small African country of Guinea-Bissau is shot to death by army troops.
Attack on Sri Lankan Cricket Team Kills 8 in Pakistan (March 3): A group of 12 gunmen in Pakistan attack the national cricket team of Sri Lanka and their police escorts.
Arrest Warrent Issued for Sudan's President Bashir (March 4): The ICC issue an arrest warrant for the president of Sudan, Omar Hassan Ahmad al Bashir, charging him with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Darfur region.
Suicide Bomber Kills 28 in Baghdad (March 8): Suicide Bomber Kills 14 in Sri Lanka (March 10)
President Ahmadinejad Wins Reelection by Landslide (June 13) Iranian President wins reelection campaign by a landslide victory with ~ 63% of the vote, while challenger Moussavi receives just under 34% of the vote. Accusations of ballot tampering and fraud leads to wide-scale protests in Tehran. Ahmadinejad's victory is announced just two hours after the polls close, an amazingly short period of time since Iran's paper ballots must be hand counted.
(June 16): At least seven people are dead in the biggest demonstrations in Iran since the 1979 revolution. In response to national outrage, the government has agreed to recount some of the disputed votes from the election. Meanwhile, the Iranian government has revoked the press credentials of foreign journalists given access before the election. Protesters are relying on social networking sites and text messaging to communicate with others around the world about Moussavi, the election, and the demonstrations.
(June 19): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader calls the recent presidential election "fair" and claims there will be no recount.
(June 21): The death toll in the Iranian protests has reached at least 17, according to state media. Police are using truncheons, tear gas, and water cannons to control the crowds, while one bystander is reportedly shot to death by the police.
(June 22): The Guardian Council, Iran's oversight group, admits to irregularities in the recent presidential election, revealing that votes counted in about 50 cities exceed the number of eligible voters by 3 million. They claim the mistake does not affect the final election result, however.
(June 23): Iran's General Council rejects the public's plea to annul the votes, claiming there is no evidence of fraud in the election, despite recently admitting to widespread irregularities in the final vote count.
(June 30): The Guardian Council of Iran announces that the election of President Ahmadinejad is valid. They claim the recount of approximately 10% of the votes from the recent election show no indication of election fraud, solidifying Ahmadinejad's victory. President Ahmadinejad will serve
Obama Speaks of an Alliance With Muslims During A Speech In Egypt (June 4): In a risky speech during a visit to Cairo, Egypt, President Obama calls for "a new beginning between the United States and and Muslims around the world," asking for new alliances based on mutual respect and common interests.
Shooting at Holocaust Museum Kills Guard (June 10): A shooting at the entrance of the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. leaves security guard Stephen T. Johns dead and the alleged shooter critically injured. The alleged gunman is James W. von Brunn, an 88-year-old white supremacist.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Inaugurated as President of Iran (Aug. 5): Controversial president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad begins his second term amid a crisis in Iran sparked by the June election that was widely condemned as rigged in Ahmadinejad's favor. The vote set off protests that resulted in mass arrests of opposition figures, journalists, and lawyers.
Taliban Leader Reportedly Killed (Aug. 5): Baitullah Mehsud, the leader of Taliban in Pakistan, is believed killed by a C.I.A. drone. The assassination of Benazir Bhutto, the former prime minister of Pakistan, the terrorist attack on the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan in Sept. 2008, and dozens of other suicide bombings have been attributed to Mehsud.
Large-Scale Bombings Kill 95 in Baghdad (Aug. 19): Two massive bomb attacks kill at least 95 and wounds over 600 in Baghdad, Iraq. This is the worst attack in the region since the U.S. military ceded control of the security of the country back to its government, on June 30.
Tribal Leaders Accuse Pres. Karzai of Vote Forgery (Sept. 1): The leaders of a southern Afghan tribe accuse President Hamid Karzai and his aides of vote forgery.
U.S. and Allies Warn Iran About Nuclear Plant (Sept. 25): The United States, Britain, and France warn Iran about a secret nuclear enrichment plant being built in that country. The allies want to impose international inspections on Iran in order to ensure they aren't building illegal weapons.
Iran Sending Enriched Uranium to Russia (Oct. 1): In talks with U.S. and other major powers, Iran agrees to send its enriched uranium to Russia and open up the newly discovered nuclear plant to international inspection. If Iran follows through with this promise, it would significantly reduce Iran's ability to produce nuclear weapons.
Bombings in Baghdad Kill Over 155, Deadliest Since 2007 (Oct. 25): Two suicide bombings in Baghdad, Iraq kill at least 155 people and wound 500 others.
Abdullah Quitting Afghanistan Presidential Race (Oct. 31): Abdullah Abdullah withdraws from the presidential race in Afghanistan in protest of the Karzai administration's refusal to dismiss election officials accused of taking part in the widespread fraud that marred the first round of the election. Karzai will begin his second five-year term as president in November.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces he will not seek reelection in Jan. (Nov. 5):2010's general and presidential elections, citing the protracted impasse between Israelis and Palestinians and the US failure to aggressively take steps toward negotiating a settlement.
Afghanistan President Starts Second Term (Nov. 20):At Least 21 Killed, 22 Missing in Election-Related Violence in Philippines (Nov. 23): Terrorist Bomb on Russian Train Kills at Least 25 (Nov. 28):
Obama Sending More Troops to Afghanistan, Provides Timeline (Dec. 1)
Attempted Suicide Bombing on U.S.- Bound Flight (Dec. 25): Nigerian man on a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit allegedly attempted to ignite an explosive device hidden in his underwear. The device failed to detonate [a mixture of powder and liquid that did not alert security personnel in the airpor]t. The alleged bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, told officials later that he was directed by the terrorist group Al Qaeda. (Dec. 26)
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Jan. 12): The beleaguered country of Haiti is dealt a catastrophic blow when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes 10 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince. It is the region's worst earthquake in 200 years. (Jan. 13): PM Préval expects fatalities to near 100,000. The UN mission in Haiti is destroyed, 16 members of the UN peacekeeping force killed, and hundreds of UN employees are missing. (Jan. 14): International aid begins pouring in, and the scope of the damage caused by the quake highlights the urgent need to improve Haiti's crumbling infrastructure (Jan. 19): Authorities attempt to bury those killed during the earthquake and its aftermath, experts estimate a staggering death toll of 200,000 people.
U.S. Economy Grows (Jan. 29): The US' gross national product grows at an annual rate of 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2009, the fastest growth the economy has seen in six years. However, the economy finished 2009 in its worst contraction since 1946.
Jobless Rate Drops to 9.7%; 20,000 Jobs Lost in January (Feb. 5)
Chile Hit By 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake (Feb. 27): Fatalities are relatively low, ~ 750 people killed. As many as 1.5 million people are displaced. Strict building codes in urban areas, helped limit the damage. Buildings and homes in poorer areas — many built with adobe — did not fare as well. Chile's electricity grids, communication, and transportation systems are badly damaged, hampering rescue and aid efforts. The epicenter of the quake was 70 miles northeast of Concepcion in central Chile. Massive waves continue to cause additional damage along the coast.
Chilean Government Requests Foreign Aid (Mar. 1): After refusing contributions from foreign governments, Chile officials change course and request help.
Government Issues Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Guidelines (Apr. 1): The EPA issues guidelines for the amount of greenhouse gas emissions cars will be able to produce. The new standards mean that combined fuel economy average for new vehicles must be 35.5 by 2016.
Obama Announces Revised U.S. Nuclear Strategy (Apr. 5): President announces revised US nuclear strategy that limits the instances in which the U.S. will use nuclear weapons. However, Obama points out that exceptions will be made to countries such as Iran and North Korea who have violated the nuclear proliferation treaty in the past.
7.2 Earthquake Shakes Mexico & California, Kills Two (Apr. 4) A 7.2 earthquake, centered in Mexico is felt for miles, shakes California and kills two. It is the strongest earthquake the state has experienced in 20 years.
Earthquake in China Kills Hundreds, Injures 10,000 (Apr. 14): A 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes China's Qinghai Province, killing at least 400 people and injuring another 10,000. Many buildings and homes have collapsed, though since the area is less densely populated than the Sichuan Province, where the devastating
Volcanic Ash from Iceland Disrupts Travel Plans Across Europe (Apr. 14): An explosion in the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland—which had erupted in late March and produced minimal seismic activity—resulted in a volcanic ash plume in the atmosphere over northern and central Europe. Air travel in the region was halted for several days, causing the cancellation of several thousand flights and disrupting the travel plans of millions of people. (Apr. 21): After millions of travelers have been stranded for days in Europe and North America, airports around the world begin operation again.
Oil Rig Explosion Kills 11 (Apr. 20): An explosion on a BP oil drilling rig off the coast of Lousiana kills 11 people and injurs 17. Experts estimate that 13,000 gallons of crude oil per hour are pouring into the gulf of Mexico. (Apr. 26): new estimate ... approximately 42,000 gallons of crude oil per hour. Remote-controlled robots are used to try and seal the oil well. (Apr. 30): The oil slick from the rig reaches the Gulf Coast of Lousiana. For the first time, President Obama criticizes BP's handling of the crisis; he chatizes the company for not stemming the flow of oil and cleaning up the spill before it reached land.
Government Approves Nation's First Offshore Wind Farm (Apr. 28): The federal government approves the building of the nation's first wind farm, dubbed Cape Wind, which will be located off the coast of Cape Cod,
Russia, U.S. Sign Nuclear Arms Pact (Apr. 8): The United States and Russia usher in a supposedly new era in nuclear arms control after Obama and Medvedev sign arms reduction treaty and agree to act in a united fashion against the threat of Iran's nuclear program. The pact, called the New Start, has each country promise to scale back on their nuclear arsenals.
Oil Spill Biggest in History, Estimates Suggest (May 27): The NOAA, revising previous figures, estimates that 12,000 to 19,000 barrels of oil per day are spilling into the Gulf of Mexico due to the collapse of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in April. The government previously believed that the rig was leaking 5,000 barrels per day. Given the new numbers, this oil spill, approximately 30
Oil From BP Spill Spreading Farther Than Expected (June 8): Tests confirm that oil is spreading throughout the ocean farther than initially expected. Toxic compounds that in a shallow-water spill would have normally evaporated have instead remained on the surface. The NOAA is still trying ot determine how the oil is going to affect ocean wildlife into distant future. (June 16): BP will place $20 billion in an escrow fund to help pay damages for fishermen and other coastal residents who have seen a sharp decline in income following April's oil spill.
U.S. Finds $1 Trillion in Untapped Mineral Deposits in Afghanistan (June 13): The United States finds more than $1 trillion in mineral resources in the mountains of Afghanistan, far more than expected or previously
BP Caps Oil Well After 86 Days of Gushing (July 15): After 86 days of gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico and several previous attempts to contain the flow, BP caps its leaking oil well.
Russia Bans Grain Export in Response to Drought, Wildfires (Aug. 5): Russian president Valdimir Putin bans the export of grains from his country, citing the widespread drought and wildfires that are crippling Russia. They are suffering from the country's worst heat wave in 130 years. Putin claims that the damage to their crops has increased food prices in Russia dramatically. (Aug. 6): At least 52 people have been killed in the more than 800 wildfires that have swept across Russia.
CA Gay Marriage Ban Overturned (Aug. 4): A federal judge strikes down the voter-approved gay marriage ban in California, calling the law unconstitutional.
Obama Announces End to Combat Mission in Iraq (Aug. 31) Seven years after the war in Iraq began, President Obama announces the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom with a withdrawal of combat troops.
U.S. Scientists Estimate BP Oil Spill Leaked 5 Million Barrels (Aug. 2)
Poverty Rates Hit 15-Year High (Sept. 16): The percentages of American living below the poverty line, or $10,830 for an individual and $22,050 for a family of four, reached 15-year high in 2009. Over 44 million people, or 14.3 percent of Americans, are considered living in poverty. The U.S. is experiencing its worst economic period since the Great Depression.
White House Lifts Moratorium on Deepwater Drilling (Oct. 12): The White House lifts the moratorium on deepwater drilling for oil and gas, which has been in place since the Deepwater Horizon explosion and subsequent oil spill that killed 11 people and spewed 5 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
California Judge Orders Government to Stop Enforcing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (Oct. 12): U.S. District Judge orders the government to stop the enforcement of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Law," which forbids gays and lesbians from openly serving in the U.S. military.
Federal Reserve Will Buy $600 Billion in Debt (Nov. 3):
U.S. Economy Adds 151,000 Jobs in October; Unemployment Remains at 9.6% (Nov. 5)
Obama Announces Pay Freeze for Federal Employees (Nov. 30)
U.S. Extends Moratorium on Offshore Drilling off Eastern Gulf Coast, Along Atlantic Coast (Dec. 1)
Jobless Rate Rises to 9.8%; Only 39,000 Jobs Added in November (Dec. 3)
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TIME LINE FOCUS: On the other side of the time line we see a hint of something of biblical nature outside of the Middle East. Prophesy tells us of signs, birth pangs or pains, that will be observed in the world as we approach the end of the current era. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even spoiling of the environment all come now … in almost an obvious manner … but who is paying attention? Look! It's remarkable how these events arise in a flurry … and on this side the Middle East seems to pause, but for how long? The apparent pressures build against Israel all the same. We might expect "Something has gotta give at some point here!" Can we see it coming?
Facing Threats, U.S., U.K. Embassies Close in Yemen (Jan. 3): The United States and the United Kingdom have closed their embassies in the country of Yemen due to ongoing security threats from the terrorist group alQaeda. Military and ntelligence organizations in Yemen had information about plans to attack Western groups in the capital; military action prevented the threatened attack, however. The suicide bomber on the Christmas Day flight to Detroit has been tied to the terrorist organization in Yemen.
Multi-Country Offensive Launched in Afghanistan (Feb. 12): Thousands of American, Afghan, and British troops storm the city of Marja, Afghanistan in an attempt to destroy the Taliban's latest haven. The attack by the 6,000 troops is the biggest offensive in the country since the United States invaded Afghanistan in 2001.
Taliban's Top Commander Captured (Feb. 15): The Taliban's top military commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, is captured in Karachi, Pakistan in a secret joint operation by the American and Pakistani intelligence forces.
U.S. Forms Agreement with Russia, China, and Others on Sanctions for Iran (May 19): The United States and major world powers Russia, China, and others agree to impose a fourth set of sanctions on Iran's nuclear program, in an attempt to stop the country from enriching uranium. The agreement is revealed shortly after Iran announces its own deal with Turkey and Brazil to relinquish half of the country's stockpile of nuclear fuel for a year. None of the three previous sets of sanctions had any effect on Iran's program to enrich uranium nor its willingness to fully disclose actions to international inspectors.
Al Qaeda Leader in Afghanistan Killed in American Strike (May 31): The top financial chief and co-founder of Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, is killed in an American drone attack in Pakistan. American intelligence officials say he was the third highest leader in the organization, behind Osama Bin Laden and his deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri.
Police Find Car Bomb in Times Square, Evacuate Area (May 2): After discovering a bomb in a smoking vehicle parked in Times Square, in New York City, police evacuated several blocks around the popular tourist spot. The bomb was made of propane, gasoline, and fireworks and did not explode.
Coordinated Bombings Kill 70 in Uganda (July 11): The Shabab, an Islamic insurgent group from Somalia, claim responsibility for the coordinated bombings that kill at least 70 people in a crowd of soccer fans in Uganda.
Sucide Bomber Kills At Least 48 in Attack on Iraqi Army (Aug. 17): A suicide bomber blows himself up at an Iraqi Army recruiting office, killing at least 48 army recruits and soldiers, and wounding 120 others.
State Department Increasing Civilian Presence in Iraq (Aug. 18): The U.S. State Department announces that it will increase the presence of civilian contractors in 2011 as the military prepares to leave the country. Contractors will be responsible for training Iraqi police and preventing confrontations between the Iraqi Army and civilian groups.
Talks to End Afghan War Between Karzai, Taliban Leaders (Oct. 19): Leading members of the Taliban in Afghanistan – members of the Quetta shura – and President Karzai and his advisors, meet to discuss the end of the nine-year war in Afghanistan. The Taliban leaders, whose identities are kept secret in order to prevent rival Taliban leaders from harming or killing them, were lead to the meetings from their safe havens in Pakistan by NATO troops.
Suspicious Packages on Airplane Bound for U.S. Contain Explosives (Oct. 29): President Obama confirms that the suspicious packages found on an airplane originating in Yemen and bound for the United States contained explosive materials. Saudi intelligence officials tipped the U.S. government about the packages, resulting in a brief terrorism scare across the country. No additional exploseives were found.
Church Attack in Baghdad Kills 58 (Oct. 31): An Al Qaeda-affiliated massacre at a church in Baghdad leaves 58 dead and scores more wounded. This is the largest attack on Iraqi Christians since the war in Iraq began in 2003. Gunmen took over 100 hostages in the church before killing most with two suicide bombs.
Obama Backs India for Permanent U.N. Security Council Seat (Nov. 8) President Obama, breaking with tradition, announces support of India for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. A closer relationship between the United States and India should reduce some of the power of rapdidly growing China. The governments of China and Pakistan, both countries with strained relationships with India and close ties with the United States, respond with concern over the growing relationship.
North Korean Military Attacks South Korean Island, Killing 4 (Nov. 23): The military of North Korea unexpected attacks the island of Yeonpyeong in South Korea, killing two civilians and two marines. Eighteen others are wounded. This is the first time North Korea has fired on a civilian target since the suspension of the Korean War in 1953.
WikiLeaks Founder Arrested in Sweden for Alleged Sex Offenses (Dec. 7): Julian Assange, the Australian-born co-founder of WikiLeaks, is arrested in England on a Swedish warrant in connection to accusations made in August: two women in Sweden accused him of sexual assault. He is denied bail by a London court. (Dec. 8): Hundreds of Internet activists attack several businesses seen as "enemies" of WikiLeaks, in response to Assange's imprisonment. Amazon.com, Paypal.com, and the MasterCard website are among those attacked with an onslaught of web traffic. (Dec. 14): Assange is released on $310,000 bail, but remains in British custody temporarily. He faces possible extradition to Sweden for his alleged sexual assaults on two women.
President Obama Announces Budget Cuts, Freezes (Jan. 25)
At Least 8 Die in Australian Flooding (Jan. 10): At least 8 people are dead and over 70 missing after massive flooding ravages Brisbane, Australia. The area has seen weeks of heavy rain and flooding, killing at least 18 people over the past two months. The region had been suffering from drought for 10 years.
Obama Administration Determines Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional (Feb. 23): In a legal and political shift, Obama determined that the Defense of Marriage act is unconstitutional. The Act is the 1996 law that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages. Two current lawsuits challenging the 1996 law as unconstitutional forced the President and his legal team to revise their position, concluding that gay people qualify for the greater protection afforded to a handful of classes, like gender or race.
Sun Erupts With Most Powerful Solar Flare in Four Years (Feb. 14)
Earthquake Strikes New Zealand's Second Largest City (Feb. 22): A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand, killing at least 75 people.
Hawaiian Volcano Erupts (Mar 7): The Kilauea Volcano erupts spewing lava through new cracks and causes more than 150 detectable earthquakes in the area, but no damage is reported.
Oil Drilling to Resume in the Gulf (Mar 1): The Interior Department approves the first new deepwater drilling permit in the Gulf of Mexico since the BP explosion and spill last spring.
Former Ivory Coast President Captured (Apr 11): West African nation entrenched in civil war (Gbagbo's arrest ends 4 month standoff that left hundreds dead).
Tornados Continue to Strike in the U.S. (Jun 1): For the first time in three years, seven tornadoes touch down in Massachusetts. Four people are killed and 200 more are injured. Three twisters hit Springfield, Mass., and destroy several buildings.
Toxic E. Coli Outbreak Linked to German Sprouts (Jun 5): A deadly E. coli outbreak in Germany has been linked to domestic sprouts. This rare strain of toxic E. coli causes bloody diarrhea and in extreme cases acute kidney failure and death. Twenty-two people died from the outbreak, with 2,153 people ill and more than 600 of them in intensive care.
Wildfires Rage Through East Arizona (Jun 11): Two fires in Arizona merge into one runaway 600-square-mile blaze that continues to elude over 3,000 firefighters. Thousands of residents leave their homes for evacuation centers. (June 14:) The Wallow Fire still burns through east Arizona and neighboring New Mexico, becoming the largest fire in Arizona's history. The fire has destroyed more than 469,000 acres.
New Mexico Wildfire Burns Near Nuclear Facility (Jun 30): In northern New Mexico, the Las Conchas wildfire is on its way to becoming the largest in the state's history, burning through almost 93,000 acres. Firefighters work to keep the fire from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a nuclear research facility.
New York Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage (Jun 24): New York is now the largest state that allows gay and lesbian couples to marry.
Toxic E. Coli Outbreak Linked to German Sprouts (Jun 5): A deadly E. coli outbreak in Germany has been linked to domestic sprouts. This rare strain of toxic E. coli causes bloody diarrhea and in extreme cases acute kidney failure and death. Twenty-two people died from the outbreak, with 2,153 people ill and more than 600 of them in intensive care.
Wildfires Rage Through East Arizona (Jun 11): Two fires in Arizona merge into one runaway 600-square-mile blaze that continues to elude over 3,000 firefighters. Thousands of residents leave their homes for evacuation centers. (June 14:) The Wallow Fire still burns through east Arizona and neighboring New Mexico, becoming the largest fire in Arizona's history. The fire has destroyed more than 469,000 acres.
New Mexico Wildfire Burns Near Nuclear Facility (Jun 30): In northern New Mexico, the Las Conchas wildfire is on its way to becoming the largest in the state's history, burning through almost 93,000 acres. Firefighters work to keep the fire from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a nuclear research facility.
South Sudan Becomes a Nation (Jul 9): After more than 50 years of fighting and struggle, the Republic of South Sudan declares its independence and becomes Africa's 54th state.
Scandal Brings End to The 'News of the World' (Jul 11): The British newspaper owned by Rupert Murdoch, closes after allegations that the paper's journalists hacked into voicemail accounts belonging to not only a 13-year-old murder victim, but also the relatives of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Minnesota Government Shuts Down (Jul 1): Minnesota Democrats and Republicans fail to agree on a solution for the state's budget problems by the July 1st deadline, causing the government to shut down.
Budget Talks Heat Up as US Debt Ceiling Deadline Nears (Jul 19): With the Aug. 2 deadline quickly approaching to raise the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling, members of the House and the Senate as well as President Obama work to agree on a budget deal to lower the deficit.. (July 31): With the deadline only 48 hours away, an agreement still had not been reached. Credit rating agencies report that they will downgrade the country's current AAA-rating if the U.S. defaults and fails to pay its bills on August 2nd.
European Bankers Meet to Discuss Greek Debt Plan (Jul 6): There is speculation that a default by Greece could start a panic like the one set off by the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse.
New Mexico Wildfire Rages On (Jul 1): The Las Conchas wildfire, now the largest in New Mexico's history, continues to burn through the Jemez Mountains near the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The fire is still only 3% contained and has burned through more than one hundred thousand acres.
The Atlantis Begins Final Mission (Jul 8): The shuttle Atlantis launches the last time from the Kennedy Space Center. This is the 135th and final flight of the space shuttle program, which started in 1981. For its final mission, the Atlantis is carrying 8,000 pounds of spare parts and supplies to the International Space Station. The space shuttle program officially ends when the Atlantis returns in two weeks.
Violent Riots Spread Throughout Britain (Aug 6): A protest over the police shooting of Mark Duggan, a 29-year-old local man, turns violent. Rioters with makeshift weapons fight police in Tottenham. (Aug 8): Riots breakout in Enfield, Lambeth, Camden, Walthamstow, Oxford Circus and Islington.. (Aug 9): Several hundred rioters burn cars and fight with police in several London neighborhoods. A man in south London is shot and killed, becoming the first fatality in the riots. (Aug 10): Ten thousand police officers patrol London. Residents are strongly advised to stay home and businesses close early.
Texas Experiences Record Breaking Wildfires (Sep 9): Wildfires consume tens of thousands of acres in drought-stricken areas of Texas. The wildfires are fueled by high winds the state's drought, which is the worst ever on record.
GLOBAL Economic Crisis!
Two-day Strike In Greece Pushes Riots to New Level (Oct. 19): Protestors range from retired army officers, teachers, judges, and trash collectors. The strike is in reaction to the Parliament's pending vote to approve new austerity measures. The Parliament approves the new austerity measures and receives rescue financing. The measures cut pensions, wages andapprove thousands of public sector layoffs. The bill also revises collective bargaining rules, making it easier to fire workers. (Oct. 31):To placate protestors and save his political standing, Prime Minister George Papandreou announces that there will be a public vote on the austerity measures.
Month-long Occupy Wall Street Movement Continues to Grow (Oct. 17): Occupy Wall Street, which began a month ago as an organized protest in New York's financial district, has grown to other cities across the U.S.
Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple, Dies (Oct. 5): After an eight year battle with pancreatic cancer, Steve Jobs dies at the age of 56. Jobs is the co-founder of Apple and is considered a visionary for his influence on the way we listen to music, watch movies, and use mobile communications in the digital age.
Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged (Oct. 7): The unemployment rate for September holds at 9.1%, the same as August and July.
A 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey (Oct. 23): An earthquake, measured at 7.2 in magnitude, strikes Turkey in Van Province, near the border of Iran. The death toll quickly rises to more than 360 and is expected to climb higher.
Greek Leader Calls off Referendum, Agrees to Resign (Nov. 3): Prime Minister George Papandreou calls off a referendum on Greece's new debt deal with the euro zone just days after calling for one. Papandreou calls off the vote after winning support from his opposition. (Nov. 4): Papandreou wins a confidence vote in Parliament after he pledges to form a unity government. The vote is a sign of approval for the deal reached by European leaders in late October to help Greece avoid default and stabilize the euro. (Nov. 6): Papandreou agrees to create a transitional administration which will manage the country's debt-relief deal and to resign after the country holds early elections.
Italy Passes More Austerity Measures, Berlusconi Steps Down (Nov. 11): Italy's Senate passes another round of austerity measures. Italy has no other option with its economy too big for a bail out and no end in sight for its debt crisis. (Nov. 12): Berlusconi, who has somehow managed to weather political and personal scandals that would have ended most political careers, steps down. Mario Monti, an economist and former antitrust commissioner for the European Commission, takes over, leading a cabinet of technocrats to implement the austerity plan.
Occupy Wall Street Protests Continue (Nov. 3):
Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes Up Penn State (Nov. 5):
More Women Come Forward With Allegations Against Herman Cain (Nov. 7):
Supercommittee Fails to Agree on Deficit Reduction Plan (Nov. 21): The US Congressional committee in charge of finding $1.2 trillion in deficit reductions fails to agree on what programs to cut after more than 10 weeks of meeting.
Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly (Nov. 4): The unemployment rate declines slightly in the U.S. to 9%
Parliamentary Elections Spark Massive Protests in Russia (Dec. 4): Parliamentary elections spark protests, mainly from middle-class Russians. International and local monitors condemn the election as fraudulent. United Russia, the party led by Vladimir Putin, comes out on top in the elections, receiving nearly 50 percent of the vote, but they lost 77 seats. Monitors say that United Russia would have lost more seats were it not for ballot-box stuffing and voting irregularities. (Dec. 10): Over 40,000 Russians rally near the Kremlin. Activists call for Putin's resignation and denounce the election results. (Dec. 12): Billionaire industrialist Mikhail D. Porkhorov announces that he plans to run for president against Putin in 2012. Porkhorov owns many businesses in Russia as well as the New Jersey Nets, the NBA franchise, in the US.
Penn State Child Molestation Scandal Continues (Dec. 7): Jerry Sandusky is arrested again after two more victims came forward.
Governor of Punjab Province, Pakistan, Assassinated (Jan. 4): The Governor of the Punjab Province, and a close ally of the President of Pakistan, is assassinated. Gov. Salman Taseer is shot getting into his car by Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, an elite-force security guard, who is apprehended immediately after the shooting.
At Least 24 Die in Tunisian Protests (Jan. 11): At least two dozen people, mainly young civilian men, are killed in government protests in Tunisia. The protesters are unhappy with the chronic unemployment they are facing in the country, as well as perceived police brutality. President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali ordered a night curfew, and schools and universities have been temporarily closed. (Jan. 14): After 23 years of authoritarian rule, President Ben Ali flees Tunisia for Saudi Arabia amid protests. Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi announces he will take over as interim protests. It is the first time a President of an Arab country has been overthrown because of widespread protesting.
11 Cabinet Members Resign, Toppling Lebanese Government (Jan. 12): Hezbollah and its allies withdraw from the Lebanese government, breaking a unity government that has been in place since 2009.
Egyptian President Asks Army to Intervene After Days of Violent Protest (Jan. 28): After days of violent protest in Cairo, Egypt, President Hosni Mubarak calls the army into the streets to stop the demonstrators, protesting over government corruption, the economy, and lack of personal freedom. Those involved called the event a "day of wrath"; the protests have stretched on for four days.
Unrest in Middle East Spreads to Bahrain (Feb. 14): Violence erupts in Bahrain as protestors, inspired by recent events in Egypt and Tunisia, select February 14th as a day of protest to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the National Action Charter. Bahrain is the latest country to face unrest from its citizens with protests also happening in Yemen, Iran, and Libya.
Libya on Brink of Civil War (Feb. 24): Civilians and defected soldiers seeking the removal of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi hold off his forces in cities close to Tripoli, Libya's capital. Unlike the Facebook-enabled youth rebellions in neighboring Egypt and Tunisia, the insurrection in Libya is being led by people who have been actively opposing the regime for some time. In a series of determined stands through cities these rebel forces are proving to be a well-armed revolutionary movement.
Security Council Approves Sanctions on Libya (Feb. 26): The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to impose strong sanctions on Libya's leader, Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, and his inner circle of advisers. The council also called for an international war crimes investigation into "widespread and systemic attacks" against Libyan citizens.
On Feb. 11, 2011, embattled Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak announced his resignation and handed power of the country over to the military. Upon hearing Mubarak's speech, Cairo erupted in joyous celebration, with crowds chanting, "Egypt is free!" His resignation followed nearly three weeks of unprecedented anti-government protests in Cairo and ended 30 years of autocratic rule
Egyptian Protestors Demand Faster Change and Accountability (March 6): Newly appointed Prime Minister Essam Sharaf addresses tens of thousands of protestors in Tahrir Square, where demonstrators press for faster and more substantive changes. The former interior minister, Habib el-Adly, pleads not guilty to corruption charges. A series of fires break out in government security and financial investigation offices angering protestors who suspect that senior officials are trying to destroy evidence that will implicate more of them in corruption and human rights abuses.
Upheaval Continues in Libya (March 7): Government warplanes repeatedly bomb rebel positions near an oil refinery in the coastal city of Ras Lanuf, seeking to drive them back farther to the east, as the country's slide into civil war continues. In Tripoli, government supporters celebrate after state television falsely reports that Colonel Qaddafi's forces had regained the entire country.
Yemen President Rejects Proposal to Step Down (March 7): President Ali Abdullah Saleh rejects the political opposition's proposal that he step down by the end of the year, calling it undemocratic and unconstitutional, the official Saba news agency reported. Saleh calls for a national conference to be held, which is rejected by the opposition who dismiss the president's proposal as an attempt to quell the escalating protests.
Thousands Protest in Bahrain (March 8): Thousands of Shiite protestors form a human chain around the Manama, the capital of Bahrain while hundreds demonstrate outside the United States Embassy appealing for American support. Opposition leaders vow that they will not be mollified by offers of money and jobs.
Interim Government Dissolves State Security Department in Tunisia (March 8): The State Security Department, which had been accused of human rights abuses under the ousted president Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, is disbanded by the interim government in Tunisia. The prime minister also named a new cabinet, selecting new leaders for six ministries while retaining ministers in significant agencies like defense, interior, and justice.
Injured in Attack, President Leaves Yemen (Jun 3): President Ali Abdullah Saleh barely survives an attack when a mortar shell or rocket hits the mosque at the presidential compound where he and other government officials are praying. (June 4): Saleh agrees to leave Yemen. Al Qaeda and other jihadists appear to already be exploiting the unrest to solidify their base in Yemen. (June 8): The Obama administration sends armed drones and fighter jets to Yemen to strike militant suspects linked to Al Qaeda.
Injured in Attack, President Leaves Yemen (Jun 3): President Ali Abdullah Saleh barely survives an attack when a mortar shell or rocket hits the mosque at the presidential compound where he and other government officials are praying. (June 4): Saleh agrees to leave Yemen. Al Qaeda and other jihadists appear to already be exploiting the unrest to solidify their base in Yemen. (June 8): The Obama administration sends armed drones and fighter jets to Yemen to strike militant suspects linked to Al Qaeda.
Two Related Terrorist Attacks Shock Norway (Jul 22): First, a bomb explodes in Regjeringskvartalet, the government quarter of Oslo. Two hours later, a gunman disguised as a policeman opens fire on campers at a camp for young political activists on the island of Utoya in Tyrifjorden, Buskerud.
Crackdown Continues in Syria (Aug 1): Syrian forces bomb the west-central city, Hama. (Aug 3): Despite global condemnation, government orders military to march into Hama after three days of bombing. Tanks and soldiers seize the central square. Russia, a Syrian ally, supports possible Security Council Action against Syria. (Aug 4): Syrian military kill more than 100 people in 24 hours in Hama, bringing the civilian causalities to more than 200 since the bombing began. (Aug 7): Military initiates attack in the eastern city of Deir al-Zour. Thousands of people flee and dozens are killed as tanks roar into the city. (Aug 15): Taking the uprising crackdown to another level, the Syrian government sends navy vessels along with tanks and soldiers to the port city of Latakia. The attack sparks renewed outrage, partly because this happened during Ramadan, the Muslim holy month. (Aug 18): Britain, France, and Germany release a joint statement, which says that President Assad has lost legitimacy as a leader and that he must step down. For the first time, President Obama calls for Assad to leave office. (Aug 22): President Assad says American and European calls for him to step down are "meaningless" and suggests that the military in Syria will continue its crackdown. (Aug 26): Inspired by the fall of Col. Muammar Qaddafi in Libya, thousands of protestors take to the streets in Syria, demanding that President Assad leave.
US Forces Experience Deadliest Day in Afghan War (Aug 6): Thirty U.S. armed service men, including 22 members of the Navy SEALs, are killed in Afghanistan when insurgents shoot down their Chinook helicopter.
Iran's President Calls for Syrian Leader to Back Down (Sep 8): President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran joins other world leaders in calling for President Bashar al-Assad to end his crackdown on the uprising that is challenging his rule in Syria. Ahmadinejad's shift is unexpected because Iran has recently been accused of funding Assad's crackdown.
Alleged Assassination Plot Is Exposed (Oct. 11): U.S. Attorney General announces the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps paid assassins from a Mexican drug cartel $1.5 million to kill Adel al-Jubeir, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States. The main suspects are Mansour J. Arbabsiar, an American citizen of Iranian descent who is in custody, and Gholam Shakuri, a member of the Quds Force, who is at large and is believed to be in Iran. US investigators believe high-ranking Iranian government officials are responsible for the plot.
Qaddafi Is Captured and Killed (Oct. 20): Libya's interim government announces that Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi has been killed by rebel troops in Surt, his hometown. Initial reports are unclear on the cause of death. (Oct. 23): Libya officially declares its liberation for Qaddafi and begins the process of electing a government and creating a constitution.
Tunisia Votes in First Ever Free Election (Oct. 24): Millions of Tunisians vote for an assembly to write a constitution and shape a new government. Ennahda, a moderate Islamist party, is the winner with 41 percent of the vote.
Palestine Becomes Member of UNESCO (Oct. 31): UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) approves the Palestinian bid for full membership to the UN with a 107 to 14 vote. The favorable vote defies a mandated cutoff of American funding. The U.S. contributes $70 million to UNESCO per year, about 22 percent of its yearly budget. The vote makes Palestine the 195th member of UNESCO.
Protesters Return to Tahrir Square (Nov. 18): Protesters-representing both Islamists and the liberal opposition-return to Tahrir Square in Egypt to demand the ruling military council step aside in favor of a civilian-led government. The demonstrations turn violent with police firing on crowds with tear gas and rubber bullets. (Nov. 21): As protests grow in size and police are widely criticized for their crack down, the cabinet resigns. In an agreement reached with the Muslim Brotherhood, the military council vows to install a civilian prime minister and to accelerate the transition to a civilian government, with presidential elections being held by June 2012.
Iran Downgrades Relations with Britain (Nov. 28): Iran criticizes the increase in sanctions by Western nations and is particularly outraged with England. Parliament votes to downgrade the diplomatic ties with Britain. Several dozen Iranian protesters rush into the British embassy compound in Tehran, yelling, "Death to England!" They break embassy windows, burn the British flag, and vandalize offices. British Prime Minister David Cameron withdraws several diplomats from Iran following the incursion.


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The story of Wailua Meat Company begins in 1936 along the lush, sun kissed slopes of legendary Sleeping Giant. Manuel Sanchez, a young, second generation sugar cane farmer, saw something special in his family's sixty-acre parcel of land in Wailua Valley: the perfect place to raise cattle.
It was here that Manuel established his first herd, which soon grew, and along with it, his family. In 1945, the Sanchez's built one of Kauai's earliest commercial slaughterhouses; that same year, their son William Joseph Sanchez was born. "Willy", as everyone knows him, filled his father's boots early on, working the pastures during his youth, mending fences in the summer.
After Willy graduated from Kapaa High School, he served in the US Army for four years and returned to Kauai in 1966. Two years later, at the age of 23, he had his own head of cattle on an additional 50 acres near the Kapaa Poi Factory. Like his father's before him, the herd grew, and along with it, the family business. In 1969 Willy took over the management and production of the original slaughterhouse—one of only two slaughterhouses still active on Kauai—and expanded his family's pastureland to accommodate the growing demand for his grass-finished beef.
Today, Wailua Meat Co. manages a full-scale, state-of-the-art processing facility with more than 500 head of cattle across 1,326 acres of paradise pastureland. For Willy, a Kauai-born cattle rancher, Wailua Meat Co. is a dream come true. You can still find him mending fences and tending the pastures his father established more than 80 years ago, while faithfully producing the finest grass-finished beef in the business.
All Wailua Meat Company beef is humanely raised and processed right here on Kauai. We produce only the highest quality, grass-finished beef for local Kauai restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and eateries. We also provide butcher and processing services for individual's animals in our state of the art facility.
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Simon Cowell Wiki,Biography,Age,Wife Name,Date of Birth,Children,Height,Bio,Family Info: Simon Cowell is a popular English television personality and judge in America's got talent 2015. He is a talent judge and mentor, music and television producer, and music talent scout, and most recognized as a judge on the British TV talent competition series Pop Idol, The X Factor, and Britain's Got Talent, and the American TV singing competition shows American Idol and The X Factor. Cowell owns the television production and music publishing house Syco. Here you can get short information about America's Got Talent Judge Simon Cowell wiki bio age and also get some personal information.
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Simon Cowell was born on October 7, 1959 in Lambeth, London, England, and brought up in Elstree, Hertfordshire. His mother was a ballet dancer and socialite, and his father was an estate agent developer and music industry executive. He has a younger brother, Nicholas Cowell, three half-brothers, John, Tony, and Michael Cowell, and a half-sister, June Cowell.
According to reports, Cowell's net worth is $550 million. His annual salary exceeds $95 million.
He attended Radlett Preparatory School and the independent Dover College as did his brother, but left after taking GCE O levels. He passed English Language and Literature, and then attended Windsor Technical College where he gained another GCE in Sociology.
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- Born: October 7, 1959 (age 56)
- From: Lambeth, London, United Kingdom
- Height: 1.75 m
- Partner: Lauren Silverman (2013–)
- Children: Eric Cowell
- Parents: Julie Brett, Eric Philip Cowell
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