Monthly Archives: December 2014

Flat Rock law bans model airplanes, skating at park

The ordinance for park use and personal conduct was approved by a 5-1 vote, with Councilman Albert Gooch dissenting because he thought the ban on model airplanes went too far. The council had adopted a similar set of park rules … Continue reading

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The Airbus Beluga: How Bad Government Makes Cool-Looking Things Sometimes

While government intervention often makes people’s lives worse, it can sometimes have aesthetically valuable side effects. For example, ancient pyramids are true marvels of human engineering, feudal despotism, and slave labor. Also, I’ll admit I’ve always enjoyed the iconic image … Continue reading

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What Has AirTran Done For Southwest Airlines?

As Southwest comes close to completing the integration of AirTran, we assess what AirTran has done for Southwest. In our view, AirTran’s most notable contribution has been accelerating Southwest’s entry in to international markets. Geographically, AirTran added 21 cities to … 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 (NASDAQ: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 (ROIC). JetBlue … Continue reading

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Museum & Gallery Listings for Dec. 12-18

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Unmanned Aerial Systems Design team has high hopes for flying vehicle

K-State’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Design Team is taking off literally and figuratively. The team is comprised of students who dedicate their time and effort to constructing an aerial vehicle that automatically flies to different coordinates without the presence of a … Continue reading

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How Do Drones and Commercial Aircraft Avoid Midair Collisions?

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