Saturday, April 9, 2011

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 3-9, 2011

Amongst events that have happened around the globe this past week...

*Although plagued by its second "friendly fire" incident in less than a week, NATO continues to oversee operations in Libya as Moammar Gadhafi's forces battle rebels wanting the long time "leader" out of power. Meanwhile, clean up operations continue in and around the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant. Equipment is now being shipped that will eventually encase the reactors permanently in concrete.

ELSEWHERE...
*A last minute agreement in Congress prevented a "shut down" of the United States Government Friday night over budget issues. While Congress will resume talks and negotiations Monday, no one has to worry about anything.
*Barack Obama has announced he will seek a second term as President of the United States.
*The Microsoft Corporation will be releasing a massive security system update this coming Tuesday (April 12) to address rising concerning about their current operating systems' safety.

IN SPORTS...
*The University of Connecticut Huskies won the 2011 NCAA Mens Collegiate Basketball Tournament while the Texas A & M Aggies won the Women's division title.

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