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Prazan on Politics: Jerry Patterson and the Land Office

Editorial cartoon by Clayton Bowen Related Coverage The first time I walked into Jerry Patterson’s office he started the conversation with, “I’m the gun guy around here, I guess.” I said that would make him one of the most powerful men … Continue reading

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Connecticut’s Nicknames Evidence Of Early Inventive Spirit: A Chronology

Connecticut started with an innovation, called the “Constitution State” because it formed a formal government with what some say is the first ever such charter – the Fundamental Orders – in the late 1630s. As the “Provision State,” it supplied … Continue reading

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American Prisoner Released From Cuba

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Boeing 737 factory to move to clean energy

RENTON, Wash. Boeing said Tuesday it plans to buy renewable energy credits to replace fossil-fuel power at the factory in Washington state where it assembles its 737 commercial airplanes. The aerospace company and the utility, Puget Sound Energy, said the … Continue reading

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How to Get Home for the Holidays at a Fraction of the Cost

Courtesy of Amtrak When it comes to holiday travel, scenes from Steve Martin’s miserable journey in the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles undoubtedly come to mind. But travel need not be so chaotic, as there are many ways to get … Continue reading

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How Is JetBlue Planning To Improve Its Profitability? – Part 2

In a previous article, we discussed the revenue-side measures that JetBlue ( JBLU ) is taking to improve its profitability. In this article, we explore the cost-side measures that JetBlue is taking to improve its margins and return on invested capital … Continue reading

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SimplePlanes Review: For Beginners, Sort Of

SimplePlanes by Jundroo isn’t quite as simple as its name suggests. Maybe that’s how things should be, though. The human race is probably better off overall if there aren’t too many C-grade engineers building aircraft. SimplePlanes is a building / … Continue reading

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