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Model planes, boats, cars and drones are featured at the AMA Expo East in Secaucus

CLOSE The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) hosts the annual AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Exposition Center Anne-Marie Caruso, NorthJersey The ceiling — not the sky — is the limit at the AMA Expo East show, spotlighting model airplanes, drones, … Continue reading

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Ion-Driven Model Aircraft Flies without Moving Parts

We’ve often heard the expression “that won’t fly,” but an MIT-based experimental model literally contradicts that statement for one type of flight propulsion. Like a science-fiction story come true, what’s claimed to be the first-ever heavier-than-air craft with no moving … Continue reading

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Daughter breaks Samsung phone, Politician proposes Right to Repair bill

In the abstract, of course, I think this is great. But, what I’d like to any of these outlets or advocates do is actually sit down and map out how it would be implemented in the real world. Like, imagine … Continue reading

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Why Airbus And Boeing Have No Competition And Dominate The Market

It’s no secret that Airbus and Boeing are running a modern day duopoly in the airplane manufacturing industry. These two companies account for 99% of large aircraft orders around the world, serving more than 4 Billion air travelers annually. Their … Continue reading

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Forest Lake senior is first for Air Force program

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Lorrimer Hayes Hogge Jr., 85, well-known for his mastery of practical jokes

Lorrimer Hayes Hogge Jr. Lorrimer Hayes Hogge Jr., 85, of Newport News, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, following a short, but courageous, battle with cancer. Known to close friends and family as “Junie,” Lorrimer was born and raised in … Continue reading

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QOTD: Overlooked, but not Forgotten?

Ronnie’s piece yesterday on the Bandit car that couldn’t be got me thinking. But not about famous cars of Hollywood cinema, mind you. Not about an impeccably dressed Steve McQueen tossing and bouncing a Highland Green Mustang over the streets … Continue reading

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