Yesteryear: Atlanta and Charlotte and the rise of the urban South What does the future hold for these urban centers in the 21st Century? A brief timeline look back on a few events that changed Atlanta, Charlotte and the urban South via past newspaper articles on Georgia and North Carolina ________________ 1979 Charlotte March 24, […]
February 7, 2014
South Africa to hold general elections on May 7, 2014
South Africa to hold general elections on May 7, 2014 Xinhua CAPE TOWN– South Africa will hold its national and provincial elections on May 7, President Jacob Zuma announced on Friday. “We hold national general elections without fail every five years,” Zuma said in a statement. “These are historic elections as they take place during […]
February 7, 2014
U.S. Unemployment: January 2014 is 6.6%-White falls to 5.7% and Black rises to 12.1%
U.S. Unemployment: January 2014 is 6.6% White falls to 5.7% and Black rises to 12.1% U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 113,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment grew in construcBoth the number of unemployed […]
February 6, 2014
A massive mixed-use project could add 3 skyscrapers to Midtown Atlanta
A massive mixed-use project could add 3 skyscrapers to Midtown Atlanta Amy Wenk and Douglas Sams Atlanta Business Chronicle A massive mixed-use project that could add 3 skyscrapers to Midtown Atlanta — including one that could be Atlanta’s tallest tower at 60 stories— is moving forward. On Feb. 5, 2014 plans were formally filed in […]
February 5, 2014
Germany: 32-story AfE Tower comes down in Europe’s largest controlled demolition
Germany: 32-story AfE Tower comes down in Europe’s largest controlled demolition The largest controlled demolition in Europe’s history took place in Frankfurt, Germany Sky News Tens of thousands of spectators have turned up to watch the demolition of a 116-metre (380-ft) skyscraper in Frankfurt. The former university tower AfE came down in seconds in the […]
February 5, 2014
Winter Olympics: Sochi ‘Ready’ despite final scramble
Winter Olympics: Sochi ‘Ready’ despite final scramble By Matthew Bodner The Moscow Times As the Olympic Torch arrived in Sochi on Wednesday and President Vladimir Putin personally presided over the raising of the Russian flag in the Olympic Village, the Internet was abuzz with tales of construction blunders and the popular Twitter hashtag “#Sochiproblems.” No […]
February 4, 2014
Facebook turning 10-years-old
Ten years of Facebook Deutsche Welle Since its launch in 2004, Facebook has become one of the world’s most important social networks. What began as a student network at Harvard University has developed into a perfect advertising machine. For businesses, media enterprises and political parties, it’s now considered the number one internet marketing platform. Ten […]
February 2, 2014
India: Mumbai’s monorail public transportation system opens
India: Mumbai’s monorail opens Mumbai gets country’s first monorail after 88-year wait for new mode of transport Hindustan Times MUMBAI- The much-awaited Mumbai monorail, India’s first, was thrown open for Mumbaiites from Sunday. The 8.8-km-long line between Wadala and Chembur was inaugurated by chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday, ending the city’s 88-year wait for […]
February 1, 2014
Mike Hawkins – “Soldiers”
Mike Hawkins – “Soldiers” Mike Hawkins is a Denmark based producer who has released “Soldiers” through DOORN / Spinnin Records. The song packs an infectious melody right out of the gate with some suspenseful builds leading to an epic percussion filled drop with a unique Middle Eastern twist. The song is brought to life in […]
January 31, 2014
People over age 65 years old will triple by 2050
People over age 65 years old will triple by 2050 BBC News The number of people across the world over 65 years old will triple by 2050, drastically altering some countries’ demographic make-up, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. Perceptions of this shift vary widely across the globe, the report says. […]
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