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Absolutely | flaming locomotive

An intimate encounter with the remarkable details of the life of an accidental clown. A black velvet curtain, a stool, basic lighting and an open stage, no microphone. Allan Girod keeps it stripped down and basic to present his engrossing … Continue reading

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Oregon man looking for electric plane financing

By Vickie Aldous, Medford Mail Tribune MEDFORD, Ore. — When aerospace engineer Stephan Boutenko read a magazine article about a Chinese-made electric airplane in 2009, he was impressed with the technology — but knew he could come up with a … Continue reading

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Stakes high in quest to put China’s first large commercial jet in the air

Four giant banners that read “Sustained effort”, “Sustained study”, “Sustained hardship” and “Sustained dedication” flutter alongside the national flag at the imposing plant of Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) in Dachang, Shanghai. They are a sign of how seriously … Continue reading

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Model planes, Hot Wheels put viewer in driver’s seat at exhibition – Longmont Daily Times

If you go What: “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” When: Through Sept. 14 Where: Longmont Museum Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont Tickets: $3-$5; free for children 3 and younger Info: 303-651-8374 or longmontmuseum.org Between 1991 and 2008, Golden couple Alan … Continue reading

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Why Molly Is Deadly at Music Festivals

One year after 23-year-old Jeffrey Russ died from consuming molly (a slang term for MDMA) at the New York concert Electric Zoo, his Twitter feed stands as an eerie reminder of his final moments. “#GroupTherapy #EZoo” reads his final tweet, … Continue reading

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“Supermodels” — Gigantic Model Planes — to Fly Near St. Louis This Weekend

Ostensibly, the news here is that as many as 100 giant-scale radio-controlled aircraft — with wingspans from 80 inches to 29 feet — will appear at the St. Louis Radio Control Flying Association’s air show in Eureka, Missouri, from June … Continue reading

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Oregon man looking for electric plane financing

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — When aerospace engineer Stephan Boutenko read a magazine article about a Chinese-made electric airplane in 2009, he was impressed with the technology — but knew he could come up with a better design. “I thought, ‘If … Continue reading

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