The seating is not random at these events. The programs were placed on the seats ahead of time. I didn't see where Michelle offered anything to Flotus other then a hand shake. These programs may have also had the names of the recipients on them. I have been to a few functions where our personal names were printed on the programs. It would appear certain seats were set aside especially for family members and heads of state.
Need some comparison graphs from last year. Is there a link to this site? They should have a search by date where you can pull up graphs from different dates and time that go back a ways.
Were 4 of the inventors and major stock holders on board that flight. I believe Rothschild had originally set up an investment agreement with them that involved an option to buyout Toths's shares by the 4 men executable on a date a few days after the accident happened. If they died before then or did not buy him out Rothschild would retain majority ownership of the company.
Looks like they were executed instead?