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The Best Of 2012

  • Internet Protest Against Piracy Bills

    Internet Protest Against Piracy Bills
    SOPA STRIKE
    On January 18 2012, we witnessed the largest online stike in history. It was a a protest aganist SOPA. Popular sites such as Wikipedia and Google were involved in this.
  • Liverpool FC Beat Cardiff City In The Carling Cup Final.

    Liverpool FC Beat Cardiff City In The Carling Cup Final.
    Liverpool FC
    Liverpool FC overcame Cardiff CIty in penalties for the Carling Cup. After the game was tied 1-1 in normal times the teams went to extra time. In the second half of extra time Liverpool went ahead and it was 2-1 however Cardiff City scored in the last minute to send the game into penalties. Liverpool would go onto win and become champions
  • Tornadoes Rip Through The South & The Midwest

    Tornadoes Rip Through The South & The Midwest
    The New York Times
    These horrific tornadoes and thunderstorms left 27 dead, hundreds of injured and countless damages to buildings and homes. These tornado storms left 17 states under some type of severe weather threats. It left a large portion of the United States devasted.
  • Seven People Dead At A Northern California University

    Seven People Dead At A Northern California University
    The New York Times
    A former student of Oikos Unoversity in California opened fired on students and the staff. It left seven dead and 3 more were injured. The suspect was identified as One L. Goh.
  • Fabrice Muamba Returns

    Fabrice Muamba Returns
    BBC Sport Football
    The 24 year old midfielder from Bolton suffered a cardiac arrest on March 17. He made his first interview since that day and was so happy to be back. He coulnd't thank the fans enough for all the support they showed him and now he is hoping he can continue playing.
  • UEFA Euro 2012 Begins!

    UEFA Euro 2012 Begins!
    UEFA Euro
    Every four years the UEFA Euro is played betweet 16 European teams. This year it is hosted in Poland and Ukraine. Who will be crowned European Champions?
  • Spain Wins The Euro 2012

    Spain Wins The Euro 2012
    CNN
    Spain defeat Italy 4-0 to win the Euro 2012. They successfully defended their title as they won the Euro in 2008 also. Spain dominated the whole game and it was no suprice to see them crwon champions.
  • Mexico Wins The Gold Medal In Soccer

    Mexico Wins The Gold Medal In Soccer
    Huff Post
    Mexico makes history and wins their first gold medal in soccer at the London Olympics. They beat Brazil 2-1. Mexico played their hearts out and managed to take the lead within 29 seconds of the first half, leaving Brazil shocked.
  • Mexican Police Arrest Mario Cardenas Guillen

    Mexican Police Arrest Mario Cardenas Guillen
    CNN
    Mexican police arrest one of the top leaders of the Gulf cartel. He is known as M1 and The Fat One but his real name is Mario Cardenas Guillen. He was sentenced to 25 years in prision.
  • My 3rd Niece Was Born

    Nathalia Herrera Rodriguez was born on this day. She is my third niece. She was born here in Dalton Georgia a day after my birthday. This was a very important day for my whole entire family as we welcomed a new memeber into our already big family.
  • Obama Wins The Election

    Obama Wins The Election
    CNN
    President Obama is re-elected after beating Mitt Romney. He won it with 303 electoral votes compared to Romney's 206. With that result it means that the Democratic Party prevails the Republican Party.
  • Sandy Creek Elementary Shooting

    Sandy Creek Elementary Shooting
    Examiner
    A gunman enters the school and kills 28 people, with 20 of them being kids. This event saddened many Americans all across the nation including the President. 20 Kids looking forward to Christmas will now never experience it nomore.