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German Model Aircraft Manufacturer Under Fire for Negative Portrayal of …

“WingsWorld,” Herpa’s monthly magazine, carries a feature about El Al that refers to “US patronage of Zionism” and “a violent, illegal occupation and eviction.” Photo: The Algemeiner. A leading German manufacturer of model airplanes is at the center of row … Continue reading

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What the Ebola Experts Miss

Of course we should ban all nonessential travel from Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and any other country badly hit by the Ebola virus. The lesson of the crisis so far isn’t that this protocol rather than that one should have … Continue reading

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How did Boeing experience help turn around Ford Motor Co?

Ford Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally. Jan. 26, 2010.(Photo: KING) SEATTLE — Alan Mulally spent nearly eight years as head of Ford Motor Company and many people in Western Washington remember him as visible former chief … Continue reading

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Up to three Ebola-infected travelers might fly each month

.cnn_html_media_utility::before{color:red;content:’>>’;font-size:9px;line-height:12px;padding-right:1px} .cnnstrylccimg640{margin:0 27px 14px 0} .captionText{filter:alpha(opacity=100);opacity:1} .cnn_html_slideshow_media_caption a,.cnn_html_slideshow_media_caption a:visited,.cnn_html_slideshow_media_caption a:link,.captionText a,.captionText a:visited,.captiontext a:link{color:outline:medium none} .cnnVerticalGalleryPhoto{margin:0 auto;padding-right:68px;width:270px} ]]> Health workers bury the body of a woman who is suspected of having died of the Ebola virus on the outskirts of Monrovia, … Continue reading

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120 people now being monitored for Ebola in Texas

DALLAS — About 120 people are now being monitored for possible infection with Ebola because they may have had contact with one of the three people in Dallas who had the disease, Texas health officials said Monday. Officials said 43 … Continue reading

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New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort

By aviation industry standards, Gulfstream Aerospace’s launch last week of its new G500 and G600 aircraft was a well-kept secret, especially since the programs have already been in the works for five years since 2009. Over the past 12 months, … Continue reading

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Model aircraft will take to the skies Oct. 23-25 in Lakeland

More than 130 large, professionally built radio controlled aircraft will take part in 12 O’Clock High, an event at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. About 90 enthusiasts are expected to attend, flying aircraft from 9 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m. each … Continue reading

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