“We are talking primarily about providing our forces with state-of-the-art modern technology.”-Vladimir Putin, President of Russia
11 August 2012, at the 100th anniversary celebrations for the Russian air force, Vladimir Putin announced that at least 1,600 new military aircraft will be purchased through 2020. That’s in addition to existing air force planes. Putin also said […] Continue Reading…
12 August 2012, two Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) mine sweepers left for military exercises with the U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf.
The Uraga and Hachijo will join the USN for mine sweeping operations that begin on 16 September. 20 other navies will take part in the operation.
About 90% of Japan’s petroleum comes from the […] Continue Reading…
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There were many more vehicles on display.
2010 CHUBBUCK DAYS CAR SHOW IN IDAHO
BUSIEST CHUBBUCK DAYS EVER! DOGS, CARS, FIRE TRUCKS, HAMMERS AND POLES BEING THROWN AROUND, PLUS FOOD, MUSIC & VANDALISM CHUBBUCK STYLE!
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6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW, 2012 CHUBBUCK DAYS (PART 2)
BUSIEST CHUBBUCK DAYS EVER! DOGS, CARS, FIRE TRUCKS, HAMMERS AND POLES BEING THROWN AROUND, PLUS FOOD, MUSIC & VANDALISM CHUBBUCK STYLE!
I’ve been attending Chubbuck Days since 1998 (I live right next to Cotant Park where they’re held every year), and this year’s events were the busiest ever!
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Busiest Chubbuck Days ever, August 2012: 6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW (PART 2)
6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW (PART 1)
4TH ANNUAL EASTERN IDAHO SCOTTISH GAMES
“It was all wrapped up in one big thing!”-Robert Survick, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Pocatello Airport
10 August 2012, the small city of Chubbuck, Idaho, was hit with an afternoon wind storm that left a lot of damage.
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Another result of the storm was a wildfire that burned from Chubbuck Road […] Continue Reading…
“We expect downgrades to continue outpacing upgrades in the second half of 2012 as local governments navigate an increasingly difficult budgeting environment characterized by anemic revenue growth and significant expenditure pressure on wages and post employment benefits.”-Moody’s statement
09 August 2012, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the largest number of U.S. cities/school districts since 2000.
The latest […] Continue Reading…
“So as of today, there are 145 confirmed cases of influenza infection with H3N2v virus, since the current outbreaks began in July of this year. This includes one case in Hawaii, one case in Illinois, 113 cases being reported from Indiana, and 30 cases being reported from Ohio. This is clearly a significant increase […] Continue Reading…
07 August 2012
ISAF says: “An International Security Assistance Force service member died following an insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan today.”
Also: “An International Security Assistance Force service member died when two individuals wearing Afghan National Army uniforms turned their weapons against ISAF service members in eastern Afghanistan.”
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EAST IDAHO WILDFIRES 2012: MAINTENANCE DAY FOR SKYCRANE FIRE FIGHTER @ POCATELLO AIRPORT