Monthly Archives: December 2017

Symphony of Toys carries the magic of the season

Magic is in the air at Symphony of Toys on Cherokee Street just off the Marietta square. If you’ve never visited this “old world shop with a modern twist,” brace yourself for a throw back to childhood. Push open the … Continue reading

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Top 25 Aviation Stories of 2017

The past two years are turning out to be the best ever for GA aircraft in need of an autopilot upgrade. First came Dynon in 2016. The EAA gained STC approval for the formerly Experimental-only EFIS D10A, leading the way … Continue reading

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End of the Line: Bizjets to Beer Cans

With the FAA mandate for ADS-B equipage looming at the beginning of 2020, there is debate within the industry as to whether this added expense will precipitate a major retirement of elderly business aircraft, those whose diminished value and use … Continue reading

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Step back from a protectionist pratfall, Mr. Trump

“We understand that both of our countries are stronger when we join forces in matters of international commerce,” a smiling President Trump told a beaming Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House in February. “We will coordinate closely … Continue reading

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December 25 in Twilight Zone History: Remembering TZ creator, writer, producer and host Rod Serling on his birthday

Merry Christmas, everyone!  Today, December 25th, This Day in Twilight Zone History celebrates the birth of the man whose name has become synonymous with vision, creativity, wit and social responsibility – a writer who brought us five years (and many … Continue reading

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Back to Grand Isle: Croakers, gulls and shad rigs

Buy Photo Ed Dubuisson(Photo: Daily World)Buy Photo Prior to visiting Grand Isle, my fishing experience was using a bamboo pole and worms to catch chinquapin and catfish on a bayou bank beneath willow trees. It was relaxing, but somewhat boring. … Continue reading

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Indoctrinated Teenagers Piloted This Wooden Nazi Jet

By the summer of 1944, the German Luftwaffe had a lot of problems. Huge Allied four-engine strategic bombers were pummeling Germany’s industrial base daily, escorted by long-range fighters that were frittering away the German flying arm’s elite cadres of combat … Continue reading

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