2. Has been the leader of Libya since September 1, 1969 Overthrew King Idris of Libya Established the Libyan Arab Republic 42 years in power Believes he is defending his country from crusader aggression He has stated in a speech, “that this is time for Libya to rise to glory.”

4. Gadhafi orders air strikes on his own people and even ground forces. Allied Forces help protect the revolution against the Libyan government. The United States and French order air strikes against Libyan forces. Idea was to ground the Libyan forces. Administered no fly zones, and protection of the people against Gadhafi’s forces Battles between pro and anti- Gadhafi forces resulting in bloody conflicts

5. Denmark, Canada, France, United States supply fighter jets to the war effort. Italy, France and Spain supply air bases. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UK, France, United States, Canada, Denmark back the deployment of the no fly zone. As of Thursday the air force has employed a successful no fly zone.

6. Stock market falls ( Gadhafi orders his troops to destroy oil refineries) Countries including the United States (Send Navy ships with missiles) European Union (Air force/ ground troops). Stand off still in progress

7. The United States has spent up to over $1 billion in the assault As a coalition they have fired over 162 missiles priced at 1 million to 1.5 million a piece and have dispatched B-2 stealth bombers- round trip from Missouri- to drop 2,000 pound bombs. Total flying time 25 hours…. Cost per hour: at least 10,000 dollars

8. Damage from Japans earthquake and Tsunami could reach total of up to $235 billion dollars. Rebuilding could take up to 5 years Trade and finance will be effected 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Honshu

9. Death tolls are now tallying up to 18,400 from both disasters and still pilling up each day. Cannot view the bodies of loved ones because they are in a state of rigor mortise when they are found. Turning purple starting to decompose, release stench, fish and crabs are eating parts of them.

10. Nuclear power plants creates energy Nuclear meltdown and radiation leak has contaminated food and water near the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex. Effects of radiation on the human body: Nausea, vomiting, headache, some loss of white blood cells. Long run can cause different forms of cancer

11. Devastating Tsunami: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80CH_XkpSCE&fe ature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80CH_XkpSCE&fe ature=relmfu Radiation Power Plant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q6C8US20jI President Obama on Libya http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdQkYrnfFb4 Fighting in Libya http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihA0bbN4C-8