Author Archives: Writer

Storytellers: Dust busting and model-making

John LeMoine and his model planes.(Photo: Noel Brennan) KUSA – If John LeMoine ever wants to park a car in his garage, he’ll have to move a few planes. “Here’s a Constellation,” John says, pulling a small, metallic propeller plane … Continue reading

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TROIKA REPORT: Moscow watches as China and Taiwan take historic step

1. EU and Russia remain hostage to Ukrainian crisis as progress stalls The latest meeting by the Russian, Ukrainian, French and German foreign ministers on diffusing the Ukrainian crisis, which took place in Berlin on Nov. 6, produced rather controversial results. … Continue reading

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ISIS chief Baghdadi urges Muslims to join jihad

NEW DELHI: In May, 2015, Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi sent out a message to his followers from around the world. In the recording, issued by its al-Furqan media outlet Baghdadi says: “There is no excuse for any Muslim not to … Continue reading

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Local rancher makes time fly with hobby

Courtesy Photo Local rancher makes time fly with hobby Art Maser sits with a few of his model planes on display for veterans day at The Residency in Scottsbluff. Maser hand carves all the plans from wood, and estimates he … Continue reading

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Boeing may increase 777X jet production, jobs in Everett – Yakima Herald

A report prepared by a state permitting agency shows Boeing sees the potential for a significant increase in jobs and airplane production in Everett once its new 777X widebody jet comes online beginning in 2021. A “draft technical support” document, … Continue reading

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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Maine’s Extreme Northlands But Should

Have you ever been curious about the part of Maine so removed from the coastline it seems to be in another country: Namely, Canada? Drive North on US Route 1, as far as it goes in the United States, and … Continue reading

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The Vision of Charles and Ray Eames

In a 1972 short film titled “Design QA,” Charles Eames offered answers to a series of questions about design, a field in which he and his wife, Ray, had envisioned everything from medical splints and airport seating to low-cost housing … Continue reading

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