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South California will be the name of proposed 51st State of United States
Jul 12th
South California will be the name of proposed 51st State of United States according to Jeff Stone, a Republican on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. But Los Angeles will not be a part of the South California.
“Los Angeles is purposely excluded because they have the same liberal policies that Sacramento does. The last thing I want to do is create a state that’s a carbon copy of what we have now,” Stone said.
South California would comprise of 13 countries namely San Diego, Orange, Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, More >
The United Nations’ World Population Day July 11th!
Jul 11th
The UN observed July 11th as World Population Day every year. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) began observing this day in 1987. In July 11, 1987 there were five billion populations over this planet. The United Nations declared July 11 of that year “Five Billion Day” to mark the estimated date on which we reached that milestone. The day is recognized to create awareness on the importance of family planning, maternal health, gender equality, poverty, and human rights.
The UNFPA is estimating that around Oct. 31 2011 global population will hit seven billion. That’s a growth of 40 per cent in just over 20 years. The planet’s population has doubled since 1968.
“Whether we can live together on a healthy planet will depend More >
News of the World shutting down after Phone-hacking Scandal!
Jul 11th
New of the World is the biggest selling Sunday tabloid paper in Britain which is shutting down its publication after 10th July 2011. The paper started its publication in 1843 and is successfully popular for over 168 years.
British Prime Minister David Cameron’s ordered for two inquiries to start when police wrap up their investigations.
The family of a murdered British girl whose phone was hacked by people working for the News of the World will meet Britain’s deputy prime minister Monday, keeping the scandal in the public eye despite the abrupt closure of the best-selling tabloid on Sunday.
The owner of News of the World, media magnate Rupert Murdoch, flew into London Sunday, hours after the final edition of the 168-year-old newspaper hit the stands.
News of the World was the first British national newspaper More >
South Sudan Celebrating first Independence Day on July 9th 2011!
Jul 8th
South Sudan will be celebrating Independence Day on July 9th 2011. A new country has been identified on the world map. A mood of joy swept through its capital with crowds dancing in the streets and last-minute preparations for Saturday’s ceremony. Processions of ex-veterans, soldiers and civilians, including women’s groups, marched through central Juba in the hot sun, some dressed in traditional clothing, playing drums and dancing.
Information minister Baranaba Marial Benjamin stated that the preparations were in place for Saturday, when millions of southern Sudanese, and foreign dignitaries, including 30 African leaders will mark the birth of the world’s newest nation. South Sudan’s independence came after more than 50 years of conflict between the southern rebels More >
Canada Day Celebrations: William and Kate are the guests!
Jul 1st
Canada Day celebrations will be attended by newly wed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate will spend their second day of royal tour in Canada. Canada day 2011 July 1st celebrate 144th birthday of Canada in Ottawa. Canada Day is the official Independence Day of Canada.
Thousands gathered at the National War Memorial and Rideau Hall for the first two public appearances of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to launch their eight-day Canadian tour.
Friday’s celebrations will start with the royal couple visiting the Canadian Museum of Civilization mid-morning. They are expected to arrive More >
Rashard Mendenhall’s tweets about Osama’s Death
May 4th
Rashard Mendenhall is an American footballer and is now playing as Steeler’s running back tweeted sympathetic posts towards Osama Bin Laden’s death drawing criticism.
Tweet 1: “What kind of person celebrates death? It’s amazing how people can HATE a man they have never even heard speak. We’ve only heard one side . . .”
Retweeted to a comment “I’m not convinced he was even behind the attacks we have really seen no evidence to prove it other than the gov telling us”
Tweet 2 deleted later: “We’ll never know what really happened. I just have a hard time believing a plane could take a skyscraper down demolition style.”
Next tweet: “I believe in God. I believe we’re ALL his children. And I believe HE is the ONE and ONLY judge.” More >
Raja: The Former Telecom Minister of India got arrested for 2G spectrum scam
Feb 2nd
Raja, the Former Telecom minister of India was arrested today along with his two former associates in connection with the 2G spectrum scam.
Raja, his former personal secretary R K Chandolia and former Telecom Secretary Siddartha Behura were arrested for allegedly abusing their official position and manipulating the tendering procedures to benefit certain telecom companies in getting the spectrum. Raja was born in May, 1963 in a Dalit family in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. Raja got a BSc and law degrees from Trichy. He was a student leader of the Dravidar Kazhagam, More >