Archive | April, 2012

Video: Learning to be racist in South Africa: “Afrikaner Blood” -The shocking video by Elles van Gelder and Ilvy Njiokiktjien

April 11, 2012

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Learning to be racist in South Africa: “Afrikaner Blood” -The shocking video by Elles van Gelder and Ilvy Njiokiktjien   “Afrikaner Blood” “Afrikaner Blood,” by journalist and videographer Elles Van Gelder and photojournalist Ilvy Njiokiktjien (from the Netherlands), received first prize in the second World Press Photo Multimedia Contest. World Press Photo Multimedia Contest announced its […]

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Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe close to death: reports -Videos and history of Zimbabwe’s past

April 10, 2012

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April 10, 2012 Robert Mugabe close to death: reports     Megan Levy The Sydney Morning Herald   Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is reportedly fighting for his life in a Singapore hospital with his wife and close family by his bedside. The 88-year-old, who is believed to be suffering from prostate cancer, flew to Singapore […]

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Australia a world leader in skilled migration

April 9, 2012

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April 9, 2012 Australia a world leader in skilled migration Australia is at the forefront of global credentials recognition, making it easier for skilled migrants to gain employment in relevant fields such as resource mining.   Catherine Armitage Brisbane Times   Australia is leading the world in removing barriers for foreign workers with an agenda […]

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Videos: A salute to some of the U.S. airlines of the past

April 8, 2012

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Videos: A salute to some of the U.S. airlines of the past As U.S. airlines continue to merge enjoy this salute to some of the past airlines Dilemma X Associated Press reported that American Airlines and US Airways announced plans to merge on February 14, 2013 to create the world’s largest airlines. American’s parent company, […]

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Two white male shooters targeting blacks arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma- 3 killed others shot

April 7, 2012

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Task Force Searches For North Tulsa ‘Random Shooter’   Tulsa Chief of Police Chuck Jordan speaks during a press conference at the Tulsa Police Department on Saturday about the Friday morning shootings that left three dead and two injured. Listening in the background are (from left) Dr. Warren Blakney, local president of the NAACP; city […]

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March 2012 U.S. unemployment rate decreases to 8.2% but, the jobless rate increased for 16 to 19 year olds

April 7, 2012

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March 2012 unemployment rate decreases to 8.2% but, the jobless rate increased for 16 to 19 year olds White both sexes, 16 to 19 years unemployment increased to 22.5%, African American both sexes, 16 to 19 years unemployment increased to 40.5% White male unemployment remained 6.8%, African American male unemployment decreased to 13.8% White female […]

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Jamaica’s government in last 18 months issued $1.6 billion worth of traffic tickets with new system- $682 million has been collected

April 6, 2012

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$682 million collected from new traffic ticketing system The Jamaica Observer Friday, April 6, 2012 KINGSONT- The  Government of Jamaica has collected $682 million from the a new traffic ticketing system over the last 18 months. According to Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr Lucien Jones, the new system has been achieving […]

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Nigeria awards Canadian firm $24 million power contract to aid in ending persistent electricity outages

April 5, 2012

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Nigeria awards Canadian firm $24 million power contract Africa’s most populous nation of more than 160 million is the continent’s biggest oil producer, but is blighted by persistent electricity outages. Nigeria’s cities are expected to add 200 million people by 2050, more than doubling the country’s current population as reported by the United Nations. Reuters […]

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Are these the 2006 health care videos Mitt Romney does not want Americans to see?

April 5, 2012

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Are these the health care videos Mitt Romney does not want conservative Republicans or Americans to see? Dilemma X On April 12, 2006, then Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney signed the Massachusetts health care insurance reform law and established the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority. The legislation mandated that nearly all Massachusetts residents buy or obtain health insurance coverage. BOSTON – […]

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The number of foreigners in Germany rose at the fastest pace in 15 years in 2011

April 5, 2012

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Germany attracted more southern Europeans in 2011 Reuters BERLIN- The number of foreigners in Germany rose at the fastest pace in 15 years in 2011, data showed on Wednesday, with thousands from debt-stricken euro zone countries moving to Europe’s largest economy in the search for work. The number of Greek, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian nationals […]

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