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       Granville T. Woods was a prominent inventor and electrical engineer who developed over 50 significant patents over the course of his life.  Because of his significant electrical inventions he is known as the “Black Edison. ” Woods was born on April 23, 1856 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended school until he was 10 years old and then, as was typical of the era, he left school to start work.  Employed in a mechanic’s shop, he developed a fascination with railroad equipment.  Woods, an avid reader and astute learner, began to focus all his spare time and attention to mastering electrical engineering.  At the age of 20 he enrolled in a technical college and trained for two years in electrical and mechanical engineering.  After graduation, with no prominent jobs prospects in Ohio, he worked as an engineer on a British steamer which allowed him to travel the globe.  Woods eventually settled Cincinnati, Ohio where he formed ...

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22676" src="http://www.thepoliticalinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1hillary-sex.jpg?9f56cd" alt="1hillary-sex" width="630" height="410" /> There are many women who have been hit on and assaulted by former President Bill Clinton. The stunts he pulled in Arkansas as Governor are legendary. There were reports of State Highway Patrol picking up women and bringing them to Bill for private dates. Years later, he’s hardly cleaned up his act. And his marriage to Hillary Clinton is only about politics. Way back in 1992, former reporter Gennifer Flowers almost derailed Bill’s presidential campaign after admitting they had been having an affair for TWELVE YEARS. And in a recent interview, Flowers explains with great conviction why she believes – if it wasn’t for politics – she and Bill would still be dating?! Why? Because, “What (Bill and Hillary) have is very strong,” Fl...

     Name: Isaac Matthews Profession: Engineer Age: 30 Article provided by: BE Modern Man One Word That Describes You: Balanced Isaac Matthews is leading millennials into new realms of space exploration. With an educational background in engineering and career experience in aeronautics and aerospace, Matthews’ inspiration for pursuing his career as an aerospace engineer at NASA demonstrates the importance of visible heroes outside the sports and entertainment arenas. He credits The 332d Fighter Group (the “Tuskegee Airmen”), as well as other African American astronauts, like Dr. Mae Jemison, Leland Melvin, Dr. Bobby Satcher, Alvin Drew, Stephanie Wilson, Dr. Guion Bluford, for fueling his passion for space exploration. “The challenge in exploration and opportunities afforded in space are absolutely awe-inspiring,” Matthews tells  Be Modern Man . “Present human spaceflight capability limits us to Low Earth Orbit. NASA is current...

ABC US News | World News Hydeia Broadbent was born with HIV coursing through her veins, invading her white blood cells and eroding her immune system. Her adoptive parents would find out three years later, after her biological mother and brother tested positive for the virus. div itemprop="articleBody"> The year was 1987, six years after the first 159 Americans came down with a mysterious disease that would soon be known as AIDS. And at the tender age of 3, Broadbent became a guinea pig in the quest for an HIV treatment. "My mom signed me up for a trial," said Broadbent, now a 28-year-old HIV and AIDS activist . "She knew that was my only hope. She knew the doctors would look at me really carefully, so that's what we did." Home HIV Test -- No 'Live' Counselor Back then, death was the norm, according to Broadbent, who saw more kids die from the complications of HIV than survive them. Even she "coded couple times...

If you’re a veteran or member of the military hoping to buy a home in Maryland, there’s a new program that could save you some money. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced a $20-million initiative on Memorial Day that would make it easier for veterans and military families to buy homes in 86 communities across the state. Under “You’ve Earned It!”, active-duty military, including Reserves and National Guard, as well as honorably discharged and disabled veterans could qualify for a 2.75 percent fixed-rate 30-year mortgage and up to $10,000 in down-payment assistance. The program will be available until the $20 million is exhausted, state officials said. “I am very proud of this new initiative, which helps our brave men and women in uniform and their families to achieve the American dream of homeownership and establish roots here in Maryland ,” Hogan said in a statement. “The program is not only good for our economy, but good for our communities. ” Earlier his mo...

Gregory Wagner, 17, and two juveniles are charged for vicious assault Gerren Keith Gaynor POSTED: 06/16/2015 12:15 PM EDT Filed Under  Sexual Assault ,  News and Views ,  Facebook ,  Rape ,  Centric News Three Wisconsin teens have been charged for the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl, in which they videotaped the assault and posted it on Facebook. Gregory Wagner , 17, and two 15-year-old boys met the girl in a skate park and invited her back to one of their homes on May 29, police told ABC 12 . Fox 6  reports the three boys gave their victim a “dirty Sprite,” which contains prescription cough syrup and soda. The girl was not aware of the contents of the beverage. COLLEGE STUDENTS CHARGED IN SPRING BREAK GANG RAPE CAUGHT ON CAMERA The girl said she became dizzy and her legs began to feel "like jello," according to court documents. She fell off the porch and woke up inside a garage, where Wagner and another boy took h...

WARNING: The video below is graphic and disturbing. Salt Lake City, UT — On August 11, 2014 Dillon Taylor was gunned down in broad daylight by Officer Bron Cruz. The confrontation happened because Cruz confused Taylor with a possible criminal in the area. Taylor, his brother, and his cousin were exiting a 7-Eleven in an area where police were searching for a suspect who had allegedly been waving a gun around.  These uninvolved young men allegedly matched the description. When the three men exited the convenience store they were surrounded by officers and ordered to show their hands.  Two of the men stopped and complied, Dillon Taylor, listening to music, kept walking. Barely 40 seconds go by from the time Dillon is approached until he is shot by Cruz. The body cam footage was released in September of last year, however, it stopped just after the shots were fired. Apparently the department did not want you to see what happened after as the full video was n...