In March 2002, the UPDF launched a massive military offensive, named "Operation Iron Fist", against the LRA bases in southern Sudan. The National Islamic Front government agreed to the entry of the Ugandan military into its borders, albeit below the so-called "red line" consisting of the Juba-Torit highway. This was part of its efforts to broadcast its new status as an engaged member of the international community. This agreement, coupled with the return of Ugandan forces that had been deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo upon the of ...

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Lord's Resistance Army, Lord's Resistance Army - Early history of the LRA 1986 to 1994, Lord's Resistance Army - An international conflict March 1994 to March 2002, Lord's Resistance Army - Sudanese support expands the scale of the conflict, Lord's Resistance Army - Acholi civilians as targets, Lord's Resistance Army - Protected villages created in 1996, Lord's Resistance Army - A culture of peace and a gradual subsiding, Lord's Resistance Army - The insurgency flares March 2002 to present, Lord's Resistance Army - Attempts at peace and militia creation Early 2003, Lord's Resistance Army - Involvement of international organizations, Lord's Resistance Army - Late 2004 peace talks collapse 15 November to 31 December 2004, Lord's Resistance Army - Negotiations amidst ongoing conflict 1 January 2005 to 3 February, Lord's Resistance Army - Another cease-fire and LRA arrest warrants from the ICC February to September 2005, Lord's Resistance Army - LRA in the Democratic Republic of the Congo September 2005 to present, Lord's Resistance Army - Prominent incidents

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Lord's Resistance Army, Lord's Resistance Army - Early history of the LRA 1986 to 1994, Lord's Resistance Army - An international conflict March 1994 to March 2002, Lord's Resistance Army - Sudanese support expands the scale of the conflict, Lord's Resistance Army - Acholi civilians as targets, Lord's Resistance Army - Protected villages created in 1996, Lord's Resistance Army - A culture of peace and a gradual subsiding, Lord's Resistance Army - The insurgency flares March 2002 to present, Lord's Resistance Army - Attempts at peace and militia creation Early 2003, Lord's Resistance Army - Involvement of international organizations, Lord's Resistance Army - Late 2004 peace talks collapse 15 November to 31 December 2004, Lord's Resistance Army - Negotiations amidst ongoing conflict 1 January 2005 to 3 February, Lord's Resistance Army - Another cease-fire and LRA arrest warrants from the ICC February to September 2005, Lord's Resistance Army - LRA in the Democratic Republic of the Congo September 2005 to present, Lord's Resistance Army - Prominent incidents

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Two weeks after Museveni delivered his ultimatum, LRA fighters were reported to have crossed the border and established bases in southern Sudan with the approval of the Khartoum government ([8]). The end of the Bigombe initiatives marks a fundamental shift in the character of the Lord's Resistance Army, which is estimated to have consisted of 3,000 to 4,000 combatants at this time. (Gersony 40) This is the turning point at which the LRA becomes essentially the organization that operates today. ...

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Lord's Resistance Army, Lord's Resistance Army - Early history of the LRA 1986 to 1994, Lord's Resistance Army - An international conflict March 1994 to March 2002, Lord's Resistance Army - Sudanese support expands the scale of the conflict, Lord's Resistance Army - Acholi civilians as targets, Lord's Resistance Army - Protected villages created in 1996, Lord's Resistance Army - A culture of peace and a gradual subsiding, Lord's Resistance Army - The insurgency flares March 2002 to present, Lord's Resistance Army - Attempts at peace and militia creation Early 2003, Lord's Resistance Army - Involvement of international organizations, Lord's Resistance Army - Late 2004 peace talks collapse 15 November to 31 December 2004, Lord's Resistance Army - Negotiations amidst ongoing conflict 1 January 2005 to 3 February, Lord's Resistance Army - Another cease-fire and LRA arrest warrants from the ICC February to September 2005, Lord's Resistance Army - LRA in the Democratic Republic of the Congo September 2005 to present, Lord's Resistance Army - Prominent incidents

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Harmonic Concordance and its relation to the Maya Calendars "end of time". Carl Johan Calleman, author of the "Mayan Calendar" and other books about the Mayan Calendar give his response to the proposed idea that the Harmonic Concordance of November 8th 2003 marked the ending of the Mayan Calendar.

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2002 - January. January 1 - The Republic of China officially joins the World Trade Organization, as Chinese Taipei. January 1 - The Open Skies mutual surveillance treaty, initially signed in 1992, officially enters in to force. January 5 - Charles Bishop, a 15 year-old student pilot, crashes a light aircraft into a Tampa, Florida building, evoking fear of a copycat 9/11 terrorist attack. January 9 - The United States Department of Justice announces it is going to pursue a c ...

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2002, 2002 - Overview of the year, 2002 - Events, 2002 - January, 2002 - February, 2002 - March, 2002 - April, 2002 - May, 2002 - June, 2002 - July, 2002 - August, 2002 - September, 2002 - October, 2002 - November, 2002 - December, 2002 - Unknown Date, 2002 - Births, 2002 - August, 2002 - December, 2002 - Deaths, 2002 - January, 2002 - February, 2002 - March, 2002 - April, 2002 - May, 2002 - June, 2002 - July, 2002 - August, 2002 - September, 2002 - October, 2002 - November, 2002 - December, 2002 - Nobel Prizes, 2002 - Fields Medalists

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Clemons became head coach of the Toronto Argonauts upon ending his playing career on September 15, 2000. In November 2001, he was promoted to president of the Argonauts. Pinball returned officially as head coach of the Argonauts on December 17, 2002 after taking over as interim coach for the second half of the 2002 season. Pinball Clemons was nominated for CFL Coach of the Year in 2002, 2003 and 2004. He became the ...

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Michael Clemons, Michael Clemons - Playing career, Michael Clemons - Coaching career, Michael Clemons - Pinball the person, Michael Clemons - Achievements

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Theora is still in developmental stages with Xiph.org having made five alpha releases thus far. Alpha One was released on September 25, 2002 Alpha Two was released half on December 16 and half on December 27, 2002 Alpha Three was released on March 20, 2004 Alpha Four was released on December 15, 2004 Alpha Five was released on August 20, 2005 Theora is r ...

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Theora, Theora - Technical details, Theora - Development timeline, Theora - History, Theora - Encoding Theora videos, Theora - Editing Theora videos, Theora - Playing Theora videos, Theora - List of Theora video players

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The basis of the EAW was agreed 'in principle' by member states of the EU at the Laeken Summit in December 2001, and the framework was adopted on June 13, 2002 in directive 2002/584/JHA. The 'Date of entry into force' was August 7, 2003, with the deadline for final implementation by member states to be December 31, 2003. The legislation for the EAW came into force for 8 of the then 15 EU countries on January 1, 2004, with the remaining 7 countries missing the deadline. The EAW was active in the following countries by the implementatio ...

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European Arrest Warrant, European Arrest Warrant - Principles of the EAW, European Arrest Warrant - History of legislation and implementation by member states, European Arrest Warrant - Use of the EAW

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Interpol band - Albums. Turn on the Bright Lights (August 20, 2002) #158 US, #101 UK Antics (September 28, 2004) #15 US, #21 UK Interpol band - EPs. Demo Tape Fukd I.D. #3 (December 11, 2000) Precipitate EP (January 1, 2001) Interpol EP (June 4, 2002) The Black EP (August 26, 2003) Remix EP (December 6, 2005) < ...

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Interpol band, Interpol band - Discography, Interpol band - Albums, Interpol band - EPs, Interpol band - Singles, Interpol band - Next Recordings, Interpol band - Trivia

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On December 15, 2004, Otter announced his candidacy for the open gubernatoral seat in 2006. Although Otter has since drawn opposition in the Republican primary, he is widely considered to be a heavy favorite in both the primary and general election. The current Democratic frontrunner, Jerry Brady, is thus far unopposed in the primary. Brady was defeated by Kempthorne in 2002. ...

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C. L. Otter, C. L. Otter - Lieutenant Governor, C. L. Otter - Congressman, C. L. Otter - 2006 Election, C. L. Otter - DUI, C. L. Otter - Otter on the Issues

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Trey Anastasio - guitar, vocals Mike Gordon - bass, vocals Jon Fishman - drums, vocals Page McConnell - keyboards, vocals (joined in May 1985) Jeff Holdsworth - guitar, vocals (left in May 1986) Phish played their first show on December 2, 1983 and their final show on August 15, 2004 (they were on "hiatus" from October 7, 2000 until December 31, 2002). ...

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Phish, Phish - The Beginning, Phish - Climb to the Top, Phish - Cultural Icons, Phish - One More Time, Phish - Band Members 1983-2004, Phish - Their Music, Phish - Discography, Phish - Studio Albums, Phish - Live Albums besides LivePhish series, Phish - Celebrity Fans, Phish - Fan Activities

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On December 15, 2002 approximately 20,000 - 60,000 people demonstrated against the legislation. By December 24, 2002 190,000 people had signed petitions against the proposed enactment of Article 23. On July 1, 2003, approximately 350,000 - 750,000 people (out of the total population of 6,800,000) demonstrated against Article 23, against the failing economy, against the handling of the SARS epidemic and against Tung Chee Hwa and Regina Ip, by marching from Victoria Park, Causeway Bay to Central Government Offices i ...

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Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23, Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 - Background, Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 - Positions, Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 - Concerns, Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 - Debate, Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 - Timeline, Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 - Aftermath

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Kanazawa sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by the Japan Alps, Hakusan National Park and Noto Peninsula National Park. The city sits between the Sai and Asano rivers. Its total area is 467.77 km². Kanazawa's weather is temperate though rainy. Average temperatures are similar to those of Tokyo though slightly cooler. Mean temperatures are approximately 4 C in January, 15 C in April, 25 C in July and August, 15 C in October, and 5 C in December. The minimum temperature on record was -2.3 C (2002), with a maximum of 37.5 C (2002). The c ...

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Kanazawa Ishikawa, Kanazawa Ishikawa - Geography climate and population, Kanazawa Ishikawa - History, Kanazawa Ishikawa - Culture, Kanazawa Ishikawa - Government, Kanazawa Ishikawa - Points of interest, Kanazawa Ishikawa - Local Cuisine, Kanazawa Ishikawa - Trivia, Kanazawa Ishikawa - Education

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Adobe Systems entered NASDAQ in 1986. As of December 2004, Adobe's market capitalization is roughly $15 billion USD, and its shares are traded for $62 USD. Adobe's 2002 revenues were about $1.2 billion USD. On April 18, 2005, Adobe Systems announced its acquisition of Macromedia at $3.4 billion USD. Press Releases: Adobe Press Release Macromedia Press Release News on that issue: New York Times USA To ...

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Adobe Systems, Adobe Systems - History, Adobe Systems - Employees, Adobe Systems - Key employees, Adobe Systems - Reputation, Adobe Systems - Products, Adobe Systems - Financial information

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Oil spill - Other notable spills. Ordered larger to smaller: Braer - Shetland Islands, January 5, 1993 Prestige - Galicia, Spain, November 13, 2002 Aegean Sea, off N Spain, December 3, 1992 Sea Empress - Wales, February 15, 1996 World Glory, off South Africa, June 13, 1968 Corinthos Delaware River, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1975 Burmah Agate Galveston Bay, Texas, November 1, 1979 Exxon Valdez (Exxon, USA) - Prince William Sou ...

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Oil spill, Oil spill - Largest oil spills, Oil spill - Other notable spills

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Oil spill - Other notable spillfdfrgs. Ordered larger to smaller: Braer - Shetland Islands, January 5, 1993 Prestige - Galicia, Spain, November 13, 2002 Aegean Sea, off N Spain, December 3, 1992 Sea Empress - Wales, February 15, 1996 World Glory, off South Africa, June 13, 1968 Corinthos Delaware dfggggRiver, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1975 Burmah Agate Galveston Bay, Texas, November 1, 1979 Exxon Valdez (Exxon, USA) - Prince ...

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Oil spill, Oil spill - Large\\\\st oil spills, Oil spill - Other notable spillfdfrgs

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Longoria was married to General Hospital star Tyler Christopher from 2002 to 2004, and as such, was also credited as Eva Longoria Christopher. Longoria has been romantically linked to Screen Actors Guild president Sid Laura Horowitz, successful writer Milan Gracanin, ex-*NSYNC member JC Chasez. Presently she's dating basketball star Tony Parker of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs. Longoria spoke candidly about her affection for vibrators in an interview that Rolling Stone magazine published December 15, 2004. As a result readers started sending sextoys to Longoria. Her employer ABC asked Longoria to sto ...

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Eva Longoria, Eva Longoria - Early life, Eva Longoria - Career, Eva Longoria - Private life, Eva Longoria - TV shows

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David Duke pleaded guilty to tax and mail fraud in December 2002. Four months later Duke was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his crimes. He was also fined US$10,000, ordered to cooperate fully with the IRS, and to pay money still owed for his 1998 taxes. Following his release in May 2004, he claimed publicly that his decision to take the plea bargain was motivated by the bias that he perceived ...

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David Duke, David Duke - Youth the Klan and first campaigns, David Duke - The state house and campaign for governor, David Duke - Fraud charges and imprisonment, David Duke - Recent activity, David Duke - Works, David Duke - Notes

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The airline was established in May 2001 to operate Air Nippon's local feeder routes from Tokyo and Sapporo. It started operations on 1 July 2002 using three DHC Dash 8 aircraft. In December 2003 four more DHC Dash 8s joined to replace Boeing 737 aircraft operated from Osaka (Osaka International Airport) by Air Nippon. On August 15, 2005, Air Nippon Network's operations were consolidated in ...

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Air Nippon Network, Air Nippon Network - Code Data, Air Nippon Network - History, Air Nippon Network - Services, Air Nippon Network - Fleet

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For much of its existance, WKBD produced a single newscast, at 10 PM (briefly they also had a 12 noon newscast). In December 2002, due to mismanagement, the newscast was cancelled after nearly 15 years on the air. Afterwards, the station's 10 pm newscast was produced by WXYZ, Detroit's ABC affiliate. The station hired some of the former WKBD staff, but many were left to find jobs. As of 2005, the station is no longer broadcasting news. However, WKBD now airs the quirky and popular morning show The Daily Buzz on an hour delayed basis. Tara Wall, a spokeswoman for the Republican National Committe ...

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WKBD, WKBD - History, WKBD - Newscast, WKBD - Sportscasts

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