Brazil: 2014 FIFA World Cup In 2010 Brazil’s census showed African-Brazilians (people with African native blood) in the majority for the first time officially. The were 97 million Brazilians, or 50.7% of the county’s population, now defining themselves as black, compared with 91 million or 47.7% who label themselves white. Brazil has the largest population […]
June 10, 2014
Less than 100 days to Scottish referendum for independence from the UK
Less than 100 days to Scottish referendum for independence from the UK Scottish referendum rivals in bullish mood with 100 days to go Yes campaign believes tide is turning in favour of independence but Alistair Darling says it is running out of ideas The Guardian Almost 790,000 voters in Scotland have signed a declaration backing […]
June 5, 2014
Israel to build 1,500 more homes in settlements
Israel to build 1,500 more homes in settlements AFP Israeli Housing Minister Uri Ariel has invited bids for 1,500 new homes in Jewish settlements in retaliation for a new Palestinian government backed by Hamas, reports said on Thursday. Of the new homes, 400 will be in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem with the rest elsewhere in the […]
June 3, 2014
Elliphant – “Music Is Life”
Elliphant – “Music Is Life” Swedish singer-songwriter Elliphant, who’s name is Ellinor Olovsdotter, was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Her sound developed initially with the Swedish producer-duo Tim Deneve & Ted Krotkiewski both known as Jungle. The music they created together caught the attention of TEN Music Group and Elliphant signed to TEN in 2011. Elliphant’s […]
June 1, 2014
Laura Welsh -“Cold Front”
Laura Welsh -“Cold Front” Laura Welsh is a singer-songwriter from Staffordshire, UK based in London. Laura debuted in 2010 as Laura and the Tears, then as Hey Laura, before releasing her recordings as Laura Welsh. “Cold Front” was release on July 15, 2013 Video: Laura Welsh -“Cold Front” ______________ Laura Welsh -“Cold Front” ______________ More […]
June 1, 2014
Scotland: Edinburgh’s public light rail (tram) system opens
Scotland: Edinburgh’s public light rail (tram) system opens The cost of the project was originally earmarked at £375m ($628.65 million) but has since reached £770m ($1.29 billion). However, interest costs that still have to be paid on loans raised to complete the project could take its final cost to more than £1bn ($1.67 billion). ____________ […]
May 30, 2014
Mozambique-IMF “Africa Rising” conference in Maputo and Africa’s natural resources
Mozambique-IMF “Africa Rising” conference in Maputo Xinhua MAPUTO- The “Africa Rising” conference, co- hosted by the Mozambican government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), opened on Thursday in the country’s capital city Maputo to discuss the challenges facing the sub-Saharan Africa as it builds upon the strong economic gains made since the 2008 global economic […]
May 28, 2014
US2020 announces STEM city competition winners
US2020 announces STEM city competition winners In response to a call for action by President Barack Obama, US2020, an organization aimed at creating the high-tech work force of tomorrow, has chosen 7 cities as a STEM mentoring hot spot. Press Release US2020: WASHINGTON, DC – Today at the White House Science Fair, responding to President […]
May 26, 2014
South Africa: Jacob Zuma begins second term as president
South Africa: Jacob Zuma begins second term as president Xinhua PRETORIA – Thousands of people from all walks of life converged at South Africa’s Union Building to witness President Jacob Zuma’s inauguration on Saturday. The cheering crowd started arriving as early as 4 am local time. The swearing in of Zuma for his second and […]
May 22, 2014
US Census releases its 2014 city population estimates for July 1, 2013
See updated list- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates reveal metro areas and counties that propelled growth. Release Date: March 26, 2015 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates reveal metro areas and counties that propelled growth-Release Date: March 26, 2015 US Census releases its 2014 city population estimates for July 1, 2013 U.S. Census Bureau Austin has been the capital […]


June 11, 2014
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