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  December - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days.
December was also the tenth month in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February.
December in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to June in the Southern Hemisphere and vise versa.
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 December 15 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar.
1961 - In Jerusalem, Adolph Eichmann is sentenced to death after being found guilty of 15 criminal charges, including charges of crimes against humanity, crimes against the Jewish people and membership of an outlawed organization.
December 14 - December 16 - November 15 - January 15 -- listing of all days
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/December_15   (871 words)

  
 iMail
DECEMBER 12, 2005 - In a symbolic show of solidarity, union workers from around the country, converged on Washington, to send a strong and unified message to the Bush Administration.
DECEMBER 2, 2005 - Federal employees and their unions are celebrating big victories, as they continue to challenge new Bush Administration, personnel rules that would take collective bargaining rights from 650,000 civilian Defense Department workers and 160,000 Homeland Security employees.
DECEMBER 2, 2005 - The Department of Labor is widely expected to cut back protections of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that has helped tens of millions of workers since it was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1993.
www.goiam.org /publications/imail/imail_12_15_2005.htm   (1390 words)

  
 Vaccination NewsLetter: Top Stories - posted December 15-21, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
December 18, 2003 - Parents, schools bear high cost of autism - The Sacramento Bee - "Jackson's tutoring sessions teach him communication and behavioral skills that are intuitive to non-autistic children -- sessions that put him and thousands of other autistic children at the center of a growing dilemma for California.
December 2003 - Pandemic flu vaccine trials and reverse genetics: foundation for effective response to next pandemic - NIH officials are hoping to ensure an adequate global supply of influenza vaccine.
December 15, 2003 - Panel reluctantly backed flu vaccine to FDA - Members of an advisory panel that backed this year's flu vaccine expressed doubts about its potential effectiveness before recommending it for the Food and Drug Administration's approval.
www.vaccinationnews.com /Newsletters/2003/Dec15-21.htm   (8241 words)

  
 News Briefs: December 11-15, 2001.
On December 14 The U.S. Telecommunications Association (USTA), a group which is lobbying heavily for passage of the Tauzin Dingell bill, announced that it is "Enlarging the government affairs operations of USTA, doubling the number of Congressional lobbyists".
Tauzin, the Chairman of the House Commerce Committee, said in a statement in the Congressional Record (December 14, at E2318) that "Nextwave's C block licenses have laid fallow for too long and need to be put to good use.
December 11, 2001, was 30 days after the PR China notified the WTO that it had completed its domestic ratification of its accession package.
www.techlawjournal.com /home/newsbriefs/2001/12c.asp   (5946 words)

  
 Today in History: December 15
On December 15, 1791, the new United States of America adopted the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, confirming the fundamental rights of its citizens.
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights of peaceful assembly and petition.
By December 15, 1791, three-fourths of the states had ratified the ten amendments which constitute the Bill of Rights.
memory.loc.gov /ammem/today/dec15.html   (762 words)

  
 PISTONS: Pistons.com December Fan Awards
Wallace recorded seven double-doubles in December and led the team in rebounds during 12 of their 15 games.
On Friday, December 2 at The Palace of Auburn Hills, the Pistons honored Isiah "Zeke" Thomas by permanently securing his name and number on The Palace court.
On Friday, December 16, the Pistons honored William Davidson by raising a banner with his name into the rafters and by permanently securing his name and number on The Palace court.
www.nba.com /pistons/news/december05_fanawards.html   (475 words)

  
 SpaceViews Update: 1995 December 15
After a six-year, 2.3-billion-mile journey, the Galileo spacecraft reached Jupiter December 7, with the main spacecraft entering orbit around the solar system's largest planet as the probe plunged into Jupiter's atmosphere.
The Galileo Probe entered Jupiter's atmosphere at 5:04 pm EST December 7, transmitting data to the orbiter spacecraft as it descended into Jupiter's atmosphere.
After the December 12 postponment, officials rescheduled the launch for Sunday, December 17, to allow for a previously-scheduled Atlas IIA launch of the Galaxy-3R satellite December 14.
www.seds.org /spaceviews/951215.html   (2128 words)

  
 December 15 Party Guide
December 15 - Bill of Rights Day - On this day in 1791, the American Bill of Rights which guarantees freedom to all Americans, is a document which every American should be prepared to fight for.
December 15 - Death of Sitting Bull - Grand River, South Dakota, was the scene of the skirmish in which Sitting Bull, the great Sioux leader, was killed.
December 15 - Bill of Rights Day - The Bill of Rights was ratified on this day in 1791.
www.partyguideonline.com /months/december/dec15.html   (249 words)

  
 WTC Environmental Monitoring: December 15, 2001
This brings the total number of air samples collected and analyzed for lower Manhattan to 3,380, with 29 samples above the standard (27 of these were collected prior to September 30, one was collected on October 9 and the other on November 27).
Some of the results of the monitoring, which have been subjected to an extensive quality assurance/quality control process, have been finalized and are now available.
Seven air samples were collected over 72-hour periods between November 19 and December 3 and analyzed for dioxin.
www.epa.gov /wtc/summaries/epa-osha121501.htm   (692 words)

  
 December 15, 1998 - Anguilla Local News
Nat Hodge published the first issue on Friday December 4th, with stories about the Sombrero lease, Franklin Connor announcing candidacy for next election, Bishop Errol Brooks, Anguilla help to St. Kitts/Nevis in the aftermath of Hurricane Georges, and Valley Primary School winning the annual NBA Soccer tournament.
The second issue of December 11th was also packed with news: the suspension of ferry service, a community meeting about confrontations between police and youths in Blowing Point, Karen Slater ending her tour on the Governor's staff, a religious march for righteousness, a public forum on Sombrero Island, and sports in Anguilla.
Beginning on November 15, at the newly opened Loblolly Gallery in South Hill Plaza, the screen will be on display at various island locations until the evening of February 6th, 1999, when it will be auctioned at the annual Wallblake Cocktail Buffet (Inter Island Hotel, 6-9pm).
www.news.ai /news981215.html   (1566 words)

  
 15 Dec History: This Date
The 15 European Union leaders endorse a plan aimed at making the EU more manageable and democratic after a dozen new nations join it in the years ahead.
Known as the "human symbol" of the genocide of the Jewish people, on December 15, 1961, Eichmann was condemned to death for the abuse and murder of millions of Jews.
Le 15 decembre 530, Justinien chargeait de ce travail le questeur du palais, Tribonien, lequel s’entoura de collaborateurs pris parmi des avocats, des professeurs, des hauts fonctionnaires.
www.safran-arts.com /42day/history/h4dec/h4dec15.html   (10631 words)

  
 What happened on December 15? quiz -- free game   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This oil magnate was born on December 15, 1892, and was once the richest man in the world (in 1957), but was extremely stingy, once installing a payphone for guests in his English mansion.
On December 15, 1945, the Commander of Allied Powers in the Pacific, General Douglas MacArthur, ended the official, established status of a religion in Japan that claimed that the emperor was divine.
On December 15, 1791 what state became the 10th of 14 states to approve the Bill of Rights, therefore clearing the two-thirds majority of states need for ratification to make it legal?
www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=113504   (376 words)

  
 Cavaliers: Cavaliers Daily - December 15, 2005
December 15 -- In the next three days at The Q, fans will witness the cream of the 2003 NBA Draft crop.
The Cavaliers have been struggling but a pair of wins over the next two opponents at The Q would go a long way in righting the ship as Cleveland plows through the tough month of December.
Now that the 15th is here, many teams could look to erase moves that haven’t worked out the way they hoped.
www.nba.com /cavaliers/news/daily_051215.html?rss=true   (1246 words)

  
 ICANN | Preliminary Report | 15 December 2002
The ICANN Board of Directors held its 2002 Annual Meeting on 15 December 2002 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Resolved [02.147] that the Transition Article attached as Appendix B is adopted effective at the end of the ICANN Annual Meeting (of the old Board) on 15 December 2002.
Resolved [02.148] that the term of the Committee on ICANN Evolution and Reform is continued until the earlier of (a) the Committee's report to the Board that its work has been completed or (b) the end of calendar year 2003.
www.icann.org /minutes/prelim-report-15dec02.htm   (1471 words)

  
 Annual General Meeting December 15, 2000 (Biologix International, Ltd.)
For the calendar year ending December 31, 2000 and fiscal year ending December 31, 2001, the Board of Directors and officers of the Company were and are hereby nominated for election by the shareholders and majority-owners-in-interest of the Company as follows:
On December 7, 2000, MUSIX was domiciled under a new corporate charter in the State of Nevada with an authorized capital structure of 100,000,000 shares.
As effective December 15, 2000, the Interim Board proposes to exercise the Company's option under the original agreement with MUSIX, and by mutual consent of the parties, to acquire an additional 20% ownership interest, for a total 40% ownership interest in MUSIX for one million (1,000,000) newly issued common shares.
www.axmg.info /id31.htm   (5502 words)

  
 The Brighter Side of History - December 15
On December 15th, 1890, a confrontation took place with the U. authorities and Sitting Bull was shot and killed -- not by the white man, but by two Sioux policemen.
Disneyland's success was clinched in December 1954 with the introduction of the first of three episodes focusing on Davy Crockett.
The committee eventually decided to recommend the single-leaf design, which was approved by resolution of the House of Commons on December 15, 1964, followed by the Senate on December 17, 1964, and proclaimed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, to take effect on February 15, 1965.
www.amug.org /~jpaul/dec15.html   (3757 words)

  
 Ballot Access News -- December 15, 1994
This is the much-publicized case over the constitutionality of an Arkansas law which bans long-term congressional incumbents from the ballot.
The Board of Elections sustained a challenge to the candidates, even though Illinois law requires that challengers must live in the district, and in this instance, there were challengers from only two of the seventeen districts.
The lower 3-judge federal court had ruled that it is unconstitutional for a state to use race to determine congressional district boundaries.
www.ballot-access.org /1994/1215.html   (2998 words)

  
 December+15+2003+-+Christmas+Around+the+World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The birth of Jesus Christ, which we celebrate on December 25 in the United States, is observed in a variety of ways across the globe.
Most people have a Northern European heritage and the Christmas tradition is cold weather.” Instead of opening presents by the fireplace on December 25, New Zealanders often have a picnic (that includes strawberries) at the beach on a summer day.
December 25 is usually a very hot day in Kenya.
www.familylife.com /familyroom/article.asp?aid=161   (958 words)

  
 e-News | December 15, 2004
Sponsored CoA changes entered into GMAS after close of business on December 23 will be sent in the first file of the new year and processed on January 3, 2005.
If an employee works a holiday, they should report HWK to be paid at a rate of 1.5 times their normal pay for the holiday hours worked.
For example, if today is December 15 th and the employee was terminated on 9/1/2004 and will be rehired 1/3/2005, the search results will show an Employee Status of Terminated until Jan 3 rd.
vpf-web.harvard.edu /training/enews/html/04dec15.html   (3126 words)

  
 The Standard Bearer: December 15, 2003
Moïse Amyraut held to a position in France that was a serious and significant modification of Calvin’s teachings and a rejection of the strong pronouncements of the Synod of Dordt.
The pertinent part of the minute of December 4, 1645 reads: “Upon a motion made by Mr.
15), His own, who hear His voice (John 10.
www.prca.org /standard_bearer/volume80/2003dec15.html   (10335 words)

  
 9 - 15 December 2002
Lukoil, which said on November 15 it was selling its stake in the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli project to a large Japanese company for more than $1.25 billion, "is a private company, and it would contradict Russia`s market concept of development to dictate it any terms if economic expediency prompts other steps for the company," Kalyuzhny said.
It is organized along with the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan and OSCE on the eve of December 12th – anniversary of declaration of Turkmen neutrality.
Tashkent, Dec 15: A seminar was held today at the Main Directorate for Implementing Punishments (in Uzbek capital Tashkent) on the implementation of the presidential decree on amnesty issued on the occasion of Constitution Day (8 December), Uzbekistan TV reported on 14 December.
subcontinent.com /sapra/research/centralasia/news/ca_news_20021215a.html   (12310 words)

  
 December 15, 2003 Achiever
At the fourth grade, the percentage of students at or above the basic level increased from 50 percent in 1990 to 77 percent in 2003, while the percentage at or above the proficient mark increased from 13 percent to 32 percent.
At the eighth grade, the increases are from 52 percent to 68 percent, and from 15 percent to 29 percent, respectively.
Paige pointed out that the most recent period reveals that the achievement gap in mathematics between white and fl students is closing for both fourth- and eighth-graders.
www.ed.gov /news/newsletters/achiever/2003/12152003.html   (2153 words)

  
 Sidley Austin | Client Resources | December 15, 2004 - Asian Edition
On December 9, 2004, the SEC published for comment proposed amendments to Regulation M under the 1934 Act, which governs the activities of underwriters, issuers, selling security holders and others in connection with offerings of securities.
The proposed amendments are intended to prohibit certain activities by underwriters and other distribution participants that can undermine the integrity and fairness of the offering process, particularly with respect to allocations of offered securities.
Any offering initially filed with the NASD prior to 12:00 pm E.S.T. on December 30, 2004 will be subject to the current fee structure, notwithstanding that additional amendments to the filing may be made in 2005 and that the offering may not be declared effective by the SEC until 2005.
www.sidley.com /news/pub.asp?PubID=11375812152004   (1096 words)

  
 Extreme North Shore Surf - December 15, 2004
Pressure in this storm system fell to 964 millibars (28.47 inches) and produced winds approaching hurricane strength (65 knots or 74 mph) in a small area on the south side of the main low (satellite and pressure analysis).
The general rule of thumb in Hawaii is that height of breaking surf is about double the swell height.
Travel time to the islands from the buoy for such a swell are roughly: 5 hours to Kauai, 8 to Oahu, 11 to Maui and 14 to the Big Island.
www.prh.noaa.gov /hnl/pages/events/dec04surf/Extreme_North_Shore_Surf.php   (862 words)

  
 Fredericksburg Civil War Battle December 11-15 1862 Virginia
On December 11, Union engineers laid five pontoon bridges across the Rappahannock under fire.
On the 12th, the Federal army crossed over, and on December 13, Burnside mounted a series of futile frontal assaults on Prospect Hill and Marye's Heights that resulted in staggering casualties.
On December 15, Burnside called off the offensive and recrossed the river, ending the campaign.
www.americancivilwar.com /fberg.html   (255 words)

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