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Tallest building in Los Angeles to be built by Peebles-led 100% non-white group’s $1.2B development

December 29, 2017

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Tallest building in Los Angeles to be built by Peebles-led 100% non-white group’s $1.2B development The proposed Angels Landing will be the tallest building on the West Coast. Angels Landing Partners – Signature Tower PRNewswire Angels Landing Partners LLC, a 100% minority-owned team comprised of the Peebles Corporation, MacFarlane Partners and Claridge Properties, has been […]

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U.S. state Populations 2017: Most populous states

December 25, 2017

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See Most Recent Update: U.S. State Populations 2018: Most populous states U.S. State Populations 2018: Most populous states U.S. state Populations 2017: Most populous states Release date: December 20, 2017 U.S. Census Bureau Idaho was the nation’s fastest-growing state over the last year. Its population increased 2.2 percent to 1.7 million from July 1, 2016, to […]

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Detroit breaks ground on what it will become the tallest tower in Detroit and Michigan

December 15, 2017

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Detroit breaks ground on what it will become the tallest tower in Detroit and Michigan A new 800ft (243.84m) tall skyscraper is coming to Detroit’s downtown. The 58-story, 800-foot building will soon dominate the Detroit skyline on the site of the former iconic J.L. Hudson department store. Bedrock Detroit’s $900 million, two-building project will include […]

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Zimbabwe’s new president Emmerson Mnangagwa offers money to white farmers

November 26, 2017

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Zimbabwe’s new president Emmerson Mnangagwa offers money to white farmers eNews Channel Africa (eNCA) HARARE – Zimbabwe’s newly-sworn-in president Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to compensate white farmers who lost their land during his predecessor’s notorious land reform programme. On 24 November 2017, Mnangagwa became only the third President of Zimbabwe since its independence, following in the […]

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UNCF – Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

November 15, 2017

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UNCF – Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities UNCF HBCUs have an incredible impact—they create skilled workers, jobs and serve as economic hubs for the areas that surround their campuses and beyond. The landmark study, HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities—commissioned by UNCF’s Frederick D. […]

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NFL: The new Las Vegas Raiders Stadium revealed – Groundbreaking

November 14, 2017

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NFL: The new Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Revealed – Groundbreaking The Oakland Raiders broke ground November 13 on their new 65,000-seat domed stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Plans are to have the stadium ready for the 2020 season. For now the team will continue playing in Oakland, California. The San Francisco Bay Area currently has […]

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United Kingdom: National population projected to pass 70 million in 2029

October 30, 2017

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United Kingdom: National population projected to pass 70 million in 2029 Office for National Statistics Release date: 26 October 2017 National population projections provide an indication of the future size and age structure of the UK and its constituent countries based on a set of assumptions of future fertility, mortality and migration. Over the period […]

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The emergence of China’s petro-yuan

October 26, 2017

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The emergence of China’s petro-yuan RT One of the world’s top energy importers, China, is set to roll out a yuan-denominated oil contract as early as this year. Analysts call the plan, announced by Beijing in September, a huge move against the dollar’s global dominance. The so-called petro-yuan is a “wake up call” for investors […]

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Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the bill establishing the Federal University of Petroleum Resources

October 19, 2017

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Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the bill establishing the Federal University of Petroleum Resources With the signing of the bill into law, the path has been cleared for the establishment of the specialized university in the Niger Delta, charged with training and research in petroleum technologies. Vanguard Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, signed into law the […]

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Ever wonder why the Middle Atlantic states are not in the Mid-Atlantic of the East Coast?

October 12, 2017

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Ever wonder why the Middle Atlantic states are not in the Mid-Atlantic of the East Coast? Have you ever wondered why in the United States the term “Middle Atlantic” includes only northeastern states and not states which are actually located in the Middle Eastern Atlantic region? There is an NCAA Division I (FCS) athletic conference […]

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