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NBC News - The object that North Korea sent into space early Thursday appears to be “tumbling out of control” as it orbits the earth, U.S. officials told NBC News. The officials said that it is indeed some kind of space vehicle but they still haven’t been able to determine exactly what the satellite is supposed to do. In a statement, the White House said the rocket launch was a highly provocative act that threatens regional security and violates U.N. resolutions. The United Nations Security Council on Thursday condemned the launch, calling it a "clear violation" of U.N. resolutions. A spokesman for U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he "deplores" the launch.

The date 12-12-12 is the last major numerical date in this century for those using the Gregorian or Christian calendar.

12-21-12 - End of Mayan Calender

Dec. 10 12:19 PM EST JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has been reported off the coast of Indonesia. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck offshore, 129 miles (208 kilometers) northwest of the city of Saumlaki. The quake was reported at a depth of 96 miles (155 kilometers).

By Matt Blake December 3 2012 - Nestled in the rolling foothills of the French Pyrenees, market day in the tiny farming community of Bugarach has never been busier. But shoppers aren't there to sample the fresh meat, wine and dairy for which the town is locally famed, they are there to pick up their own piece of end-of-the-world memorabilia. It is because Bugarach - population 176 - has been earmarked by doomsday cults as the only place in the world which is going to survive Armageddon, scheduled for December 21 this year by an ancient Mayan prophecy.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2242176/Bugarach-Town-set-survive-Mayan-Apocalypse-cracks-open-End-World-wine.html