Remembering Yesteryear: 100 Year Anniversary of the White Hurricane The Great Lakes Storm of 1913, referred to as the “White Hurricane,” was an extratropical cyclone created when two storm systems merged. The storm had winds of 90 mph and impacted the Great Lakes between November 7 and November 11. The result was 19 ships sunk, […]
November 6, 2013
Detroit elects its first white mayor in 40 years-Mike Duggan
Detroit’s first white mayor in 40 years-Mike Duggan Associated Press DETROIT— A former medical center chief defeated a county sheriff to become the next mayor of financially troubled Detroit, though the job holds little power while the city is being run by a state-appointed emergency manager. Unofficial returns showed Mike Duggan defeating Wayne County Sheriff […]
November 6, 2013
Beijing bids for 2022 Winter Olympics
China: Beijing and Zhangjiakou are bidding for the 2022 Winter Olympics A high speed train line linking the two cities is scheduled to open next year, with a journey time between the two of 40 minutes. Ma Xiangfei Xinhua BEIJING– Beijing has launched a bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, the Chinese Olympic […]
November 5, 2013
India’s first space mission to Mars
India’s first space mission to Mars Indian Space Research Organization’s historic Mars Mission lauch The Times of India CHENNAI-“Everything is going on fine; but then, anxiety is a human trait.” That – coming from Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) satellites program director Mylswamy Annadurai — summed up the mood at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre […]
November 4, 2013
Mugabe makes Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers land reform winners
Mugabe makes Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers land reform winner By Godfrey Marawanyika Bloomberg Bonus Matashu points to a three-ton truck he bought for $15,000 in cash and says President Robert Mugabe’s often violent program of seizing white-owned farms and giving them to black Zimbabweans turned around his life. “This is the best thing that could have […]
November 1, 2013
“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood
“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood The Neighbourhood Jesse Rutherford – Singer Jeremy Freedman – Guitar Zach Abels – Guitar Mikey Margott – Bass Bryan Sammis – Drums The Neighbourhood formed in August of 2011 “Sweater Weather”, was released on March 5, 2013 Written by group members Jesse Rutherford, Zach Abels and Jeremy Freedman, Produced by […]
October 31, 2013
NCAA board supports keeping Division I intact and adopts football recruiting, summer access rules
NCAA board supports keeping Division I intact The NCAA said on October 30, 2013 that a further splintering of its top level appears unlikely, as many presidents and athletic directors support keeping Division I together. By Michelle Brutlag Hosick NCAA No matter what the new structure of Division I looks like in the future, the […]
October 30, 2013
Remembering Yesteryear: 39 years ago on October 30, 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” -Muhammad Ali and George Foreman
Remembering Yesteryear: “Rumble in the Jungle” – On October 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time On October 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time when he knocks out 25-year-old champ George Foreman in the eighth round […]
October 29, 2013
Beijing to construct 6 new subway lines
Beijing to construct 6 new subway lines Xinhua BEIJING- Construction of six new subway lines in Beijing is expected to start by the end of this year to help ease traffic in the Chinese capital. The six lines, with a total length of more than 90 km (55.9 miles), are expected to be operational by […]
October 28, 2013
Dubai’s new Al-Maktoum International Airport opens
Dubai’s new Al-Maktoum International Airport opens Newly opened Al-Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, which will be the world’s largest once it is completed. Photo: AFP AFP The Gulf emirate of Dubai on Sunday opened passenger operations at its second airport, Al-Maktoum International, touted to be the world’s largest once it is completed. A Wizz Air […]
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