Dilemma X

NASA: Rover radiation data poses manned Mars mission dilemma Data from NASA Rover’s Voyage to Mars Aids Planning NASA PASADENA, Calif. — Measurements taken by NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission as it delivered the Curiosity rover to Mars in 2012 are providing NASA the information it needs to design systems to protect human explorers from […]

Atlanta to Charlotte Passenger High Speed Rail Corridor Investment Plan Georgia Department of Transportation The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires agencies to publish an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) when planning a project that will significantly affect the environment. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), which is leading the Atlanta to Charlotte Passenger Rail Corridor […]

Mugabe signs new Zimbabwe constitution into law AFP President Robert Mugabe signed Zimbabwe’s new constitution into law May 22, 2013, clearing the path to crucial elections later this year. The 89-year-old, who has ruled Zimbabwe since independence from Britain in 1980, signed the document two months after it was overwhelmingly approved by Zimbabweans at a […]

Funding OKd for light-rail station in Leimert Park Metro approves $80 million for an underground station on the planned Crenshaw Line. Supporters hope it will help revitalize the African American business corridor. By Laura J. Nelson Los Angeles Times After years spent fighting for a light-rail station in Leimert Park, South Los Angeles community members […]

Memorial Day 2013- Remember the African American troops of the 2 World Wars WORLD WAR I HONORING SOLDIERS FROM THE WORLD WAR I For the first time in our nation’s history, Soldiers were fighting in Europe and among them were African American troops. Although they were denied the full blessings of the freedom in which […]

President Obama has only completed just 4 years and nearly 5 months in office and may have already accomplished more for Wall Street than any other President did in their completed 2 terms Barack Obama is the 5th President to see the S&P 500 double while in office Floyd Norris The New York Times In […]

Africa celebrates 50th anniversary- Organization of the African Unity and the African Union Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the OAU/AU- Opening and debate on the Pan Africanism and African Renaissance, May 25, 2013 Press release Nº29/21st AU Summit African Union Commission ADDIS ABABA– May 25, 2013 is an historic day in the life of […]

Brazil to cancel $900 million (R9 billion) worth of debt in 12 African countries BBC News Brazil has announced that it will cancel or restructure almost $900m (£600m) worth of debt with Africa. Oil- and gas-rich Congo-Brazzaville, Tanzania and Zambia are among the 12 African countries to benefit. The move is seen as an effort […]

“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” Released 36 years ago on May 25, 1977 ______ Video: Star Wars – Episode IV – Trailer (original 1977) ______ On May 25, 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas’ blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters. The incredible success of Star […]

Brazil to sell the right to explore and develop its largest-ever oil discovery   By Jeb Blount Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil plans to sell the right to explore and develop its largest-ever oil discovery in October, auctioning an offshore petroleum prospect that is expected to produce about 12 billion barrels of oil over […]