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Institute of Human Virology Begins Phase 1 Clinical Trials of HIV Vaccine Candidate Institute of Human Virology University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore-based Institute has begun enrolling volunteers for initial phase 1 clinical trials Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford announced today that the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School […]

Canadian develops futuristic hovercraft Canadian inventor tests new prototype of record-setting hoverboard CBC News This past May 2015, Montreal inventor Catalin Alexandru Duru broke the world record for the longest hoverboard flight. Duru flew up to five metres above a lake for a distance of 275.9 metres aboard his homemade, propeller-powered hoverboard in a trip […]

Skyscraper observation decks and how high they have reached over the years The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has released a study about skyscraper observation decks and how they have evolved over the last 120 years of skyscraper design. Source: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Perhaps no element of a tall […]

Aviation Report: Megahub airports to dominate in the future According to a report released by aviation data firm OAG, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the world’s largest megahub, followed by O’Hare. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the third largest and the second fastest growing in the world. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the 4th largest megahub […]

United States: Recipients for Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Awards U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that 21 organizations around the country will receive a share of $19.5 million in grants to support comprehensive planning projects that improve access to public […]

Yesteryear: The Holocaust as reported by actual U.S. newspapers -The Jews of Europe A genocide can take place directly in public view. Recognize the warning signs before it’s too late. Dilemma X shares this history fashback in order that we know the warning signs of evil. Never forget the past or it will be repeated. […]

Australia: Sydney CBD light rail construction begins Andrew Clennell and Jim O’Rourke The Daily Telegraph SYDNEY- Commuters returning to work in Sydney’s CBD after the long weekend are experiencing their first peak hour since George Street was completely closed to buses for the construction of the light rail. The $2 billion project, to run from […]

UK Prime Minister David Cameron rules out slavery reparation during Jamaica visit Rowena Mason The Guardian (UK) KINGSTON- David Cameron has called for Jamaica and the UK to “move on” from the deep wounds caused by slavery but ducked official calls for Britain to apologize for its role or pay reparations. Speaking to the Caribbean […]

Singapore population hits 5.54 million but growth slowest in a decade Source: National Population And Talent Division There were 3.38 million Singapore citizens as of end June 2015. Together with 0.53 million permanent residents, there were 3.90 million residents. There were 1.63 million non-residents, including dependants, international students and individuals who are here to work. […]

Historical Flashback: Creating the University of North Carolina system Higher Education, in any country, is important not only for economic development and cultural advancement. Higher Education is also important for national defense. Many states have created university systems which help manage and govern their public universities and colleges. Some states do not have public university […]