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Author Archives: Writer
Can South Carolina’s police culture be fixed?
(Bigstock) When Levar Jones settled with the state of South Carolina in October 2014, the amount seemed surprisingly low — less than $300,000. Jones was shot at four times by state Highway Patrol officer Sean Groubert five months earlier during … Continue reading
In Aircraft Modelers’ Friendly Skies, Drones Bring Turbulence
model airplanes cluster near the runway on a flying field in Boyds, Md. Alina Selyukh/NPR hide caption toggle caption Alina Selyukh/NPR Ribbons of tickets trade hands for a drone raffle. It’s DC Drone Day on a field in the part … Continue reading
In Aircraft Modelers’ Friendly Skies, Drones Bring Turbulence
Ribbons of tickets trade hands for a drone raffle. It’s DC Drone Day on a field in the part of western Maryland where suburbs give way to parks, rolling hills and farmland. The field is a weekend hangout spot for … Continue reading
Aero Modelers to host “Taking Flight for Charity”
Paducah Aero Modelers to host fundraiser “Taking Flight for Charity “supporting wounded service members through Wounded Warrior Project™. The model aircraft event will be begin on June 10 starting at noon and continue on June 11 and 12, from 9:00 AM … Continue reading
The Beautiful Physics Behind Captain America’s Ricocheting Shield
One of Captain America’s signature moves is throwing his shield and having it hit its target after multiple bounces. It’s just what he does. But how difficult would this actually be? Yes, I know Captain America is just a comic … Continue reading
Putnam: Iconic Ford airplane coming to town
A Ford Tri-Motor airplane will at the Ledgedale Airpark in Sweden June 23 to June 26. The visit is sponsored by Chapter 44 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, which is based there.(Photo: Jim Koepnick / Provided by Experimental Aircraft Association) … Continue reading
Posh Laundry Rooms to Make Dirty Clothes (Almost) Enjoyable
To attack roughly 24 loads of laundry a week, Ellie Cartner brought in heavy artillery. Her family’s 8,900-square-foot house in Statesville, N.C., has two laundry rooms, one near her three daughters’ bedrooms and the other in the master bedroom closet. … Continue reading