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Museum & Gallery Listings for Dec. 26-Jan. 1

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Tampa Bay’s latest in the sharing economy: ‘Uber for planes’

Peter O. Knight Airport and downtown Tampa in the background

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2014: A look back at history for the Central Okanagan

JANUARY   • The year started with Central Okanagan Search and Rescue warning outdoors enthusiasts to be cautious in the backcountry due to avalanche conditions. • Neil Snelson was in court early January to request a new trial after he … Continue reading

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Air Force Range Infrastructure Study Underway

An F-16 takes off as two F-35A jets wait to join during training exercises at Eglin Air Force Base in April. While test ranges like Eglin will never go away, smaller ranges may be modified under a new research document.(Photo: … Continue reading

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Flying High: Mooney launches diesel-powered M10 2-seater

After weeks of rumors surrounding a possible new airplane design from Mooney International, the legacy airplane manufacturer announced at Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai that it is developing a line of two-seat airplanes named the M10 series. The new series … Continue reading

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Indispensable Vehicles That Got Their Start in WWI

The Tank – The first great tank was arguably France’s Renault FT. Cheap, lightweight and maneuverable, it was designed to overwhelm enemy firing positions through sheer numbers. It’s impact may have been mostly psychological, with the mere appearance of tanks … Continue reading

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Local man transforms trash into miniature toys

RECORDER PHOTO BY CHIEKO HARA Joe Sanchez and handmade toys  Joe Sanchez discusses each part of his model car Sunday at the Porterville Historical Museum. Sanchez makes toys out of pieces of junk, such as hair pins, forks and acorns. … Continue reading

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