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Highlights of 2012

  • SOPA and PIPA are Banned

    SOPA and PIPA are Banned
    pcworld SOPA and PIPA are both bills that are aimed at foreign websites that infringe copyrighted material. The bills are commonly associated with media piracy. They both got banned on January 18th.
  • New York Giants win Superbowl

    New York Giants win Superbowl
    espn The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in the 2012 Superbowl on the 5th. The score was 17 to 14.
  • Series of Explosions in Brazzaville

    Series of Explosions in Brazzaville
    The Australian In Brazzaville, serveral explosions went off on the 4th. A European diplomat said earlier that at least 150 bodies had piled up in military hospitals in the city and that more than 1500 people had been injured in the blasts.
  • Dick Clark Past Away

    Dick Clark Past Away
    The People History Dick Clark died at the age of 82 from a heart attack. He gained his popularity through hosting the American Bandstand show that introduced new music stars to and also hosted ABC's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
  • Brothers Graduation

    Brothers Graduation
    Im not really sure what day the graduation was on, but I do remember that it was in May! My brother would be one of the first ones to graduate in our family. I was so proud of him! Our whole family came to watch him wlk across the stage that day. I finally realized how grown he is and that he is someone that I really look up to. I want to follow in his shoes and hope that I can make my family as proud as they were on the day my brother graduated.
  • Ray Bradbury Dies

    Ray Bradbury Dies
    Wikipedia Ray Bradbury was an American fantasy, science fiction, horror and mystery fiction writer, best known for his novel Fahrenheit 451. He died of a lengthy illness.
  • Gabby Douglas Wins Gold Medal.

    Gabby Douglas Wins Gold Medal.
    ABC News Gabby Douglas won the all-around gold medal. She is the first african american female to win a gold medal.
  • Facebook Gifts are Created

    Facebook Gifts are Created
    CNN Facebook Gifts began late Thursday in some areas. The feature lets users click a link to send a gift from a list of approved vendors. Starbucks, Gund teddy bears, and Magnolia Bakery are among the retailers you can buy from.
  • Baby Sister was Born

    Baby Sister was Born
    I have on brother and soon to have two more step brother, so i was pretty excited the day my sister was born! We waited all day in the hospital until she finally came. I remember saying how much she looked like my dad. It seems like she was just born yesterday and she is already so big! I cant wait until she is able to walk around and talk to me.
  • Obama Wins 2nd Term

    Obama Wins 2nd Term
    The Wall Street Journal President Barack Obama won re-election. The victory sets up a test of whether he can forge a productive second term in a divided political system.
  • Survived 12-21-12

    Survived 12-21-12
    Nasa On this day, rumor had it that the world wasw going to end. I didn't believe it personally but many people did. Somehow we all survived.