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Longmont Museum opens ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ May 24 – Longmont Daily Times

The Longmont Museum’s newest exhibit, “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” will open May 24, an event that will also feature the ribbon-cutting of the city’s new electric vehicle charging station. The opening runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the … Continue reading

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Missing flight MH370: Live updates as Malaysia, Australia and China agree to …

The move is designed to help the countries to more effectively pinpoint the search area – as the operation enters a new phase Article source: http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/missing-flight-mh370-live-updates-3548976

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Shark Skin Will Inspire Faster Swimsuits and Airplanes

Sharks are known for their jaws lined with razor-sharp teeth, but their skin also contributes to their ferocity. It’s covered with tooth-like scales—structures known as denticles that make shark skin rough like sandpaper. For decades, scientists have suspected these denticles … Continue reading

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DJI’s Drone Is Simple Enough for Anyone to Use

Earlier this year, Brian Tercero, a real estate agent in Santa Fe, N.M., purchased the Phantom 2, a small drone with four propellers that he equipped with a high-resolution camera. He started flying it over his properties and within two weeks … Continue reading

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What to Watch in The Day Ahead; Thursday, May 15

(The Day Ahead is an email and PDF publication that includes the day’s major stories and events, analyses and other features. To receive The Day Ahead, Eikon users can register at . Thomson One users can register at RT/DAY/US. All … Continue reading

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute gets record $40m gift from alum

During his high school years, Robert A. Foisie spent many hours racing model airplanes in cash contests, working as a store clerk, and delivering groceries so he could become the first in his family to go to college. But if … Continue reading

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Reading Between the Targeted Killings

There’s a timeworn tradition for writing a book in Washington: A political official spends a few years in office, then writes a score-settling tell-all. It’s a rite of passage for policymakers moving on to their next careers. Richard Clarke wrote … Continue reading

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