The History of Fire Fighting

When it comes to the history of fire fighting one thing has remained the same; it takes true grit, determination and strong soul to put out a raging fire. From the tumultuous Australian outback to the Great Fire of Chicago, there has always been a need for men (and women) to go to war with flames. As far back as ancient Egypt fire fighting services have always been institutionalised and needed; there are dates in history that could’ve been far more tragic without heroes. Armed with nothing but safety workwear and a hose, these men dare tread where angels do not and save lives on a daily basis.

The Las Vegas Convention Centre; The Largest In The World

Conferences have become a popular destination for groups of individuals and major companies to get together and discuss the happenings of that particular market. Some of these conferences are grand affairs with hi tech technology like we have seen recently across the globe at many an audio conferencing London events. There is one particular centre, the Las Vegas Convention Centre that would be the optimum destination for many a conference as it is the largest and one of the most lavish ones in the world. In this interesting article we look at the Las Vega Convention Centre is all its grandness and cover a little bit about this awesome venue.

Advanced TB Vaccine Research Underway in South Africa

The first advanced clinical trial for tuberculosis (TB) vaccine is currently underway in South Africa and is due for completion by early next year. According to experts, the trial will make medical history even if the TB vaccine itself is unsuccessful, as the results will act as a base from which scientists can work from in the eventual eradication of the disease. The TB vaccine trial could help ascertain were the gaps in research lie. The advanced South African clinical trial is one of twelve in the world and has spurred a global drive to find a TB vaccine. Scientists worldwide wait in anticipation for the release of the results of the worldwide clinical trials.

MTN Science Centre for Fun

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this holiday? You’re certainly not alone. How many parents are pulling their hair out because their kids are complaining of being bored and having nobody to play with? Look no further than the MTN Science Centre for a holiday programme.

Now that school holidays are here MTN science centre in Century City, Cape Town have got a holiday program going that is pretty popular with kids and parents alike. Cub Wednesdays from March 28^th to April 4^th is where Cubs will introduce visitors to Gutter Boat Racing. Whatever that is, it sounds like fun and is actually hugely popular with cubs the world over. Clearly MTN is more than service providers for business email and collocation hosts.

The Siberian Black Ice Race Continues

It’s nearly the end of the Siberian Black Ice Race. This is the race that makes men out of boys and women out of some men. Known as one of the most extreme races on earth, contestants are put through their paces after they decide which of the two ‘marathons’ over the 379 miles or 155 miles they prefer to take part in.  They also need to pick a mode of transport they want to use for the race; contestants can go by ski, bike, kite-ski or foot.

Starting in the Siberia, the race takes part on Lake Baikal – which is the world’s oldest and deepest lake – that is covered by an eerily cold black ice during winter and sees temperatures drop to -40° with gale force winds of up to 200km/h. Also known as the ‘world’s most terrifying race,’ the Siberian Black Ice race is set over two weeks and competitors brave enough to enter the race have to be self-sufficient throughout the course of the race, in the extremely hostile terrain. Entrants must ensure they have sufficiently warm workwear trousers and they’re responsible for all their race gear.

Twitter Users Celebrate 312 Weeks of the Platform

Twitter users have been following each other for six years now. The first tweet ever occurred six years ago on 21 March 2006. Jack Dorsey wrote: “just setting up my twttr”. Now, Six years later the platform logs approximately 2 billion tweets a week. Dorsey only used twenty-four characters in that tweet, but the total number of characters twitter users have typed since then would be astronomical.

Heart Medicine Dubbed ‘Holy Grail’ Could Predict Heart Attack

In unfortunate health statistics, heart disease is the leading cause for death in both men and women in the United States and UK which can kill up to 1 million people each year. Furthermost, more than 900,000 experience a heart attack each year. These statistics are alarming and many people across the globe and taking it seriously. People are opting to look after their hearts and are avoiding a heart attack by eating healthy, exercising and knowing their heart’s health. Predicting a heart attack is a difficult thing to do but over the past years, doctors have used high blood pressure to reasonably predict who is at risk of having a heart attack. But now there seems to be significant light at the end of the tunnel. A new blood test being dubbed the ‘holy grail’ of cardiovascular medicine may be able to predict when and if a heart attack may be approaching.