Model Airplanes

• Small device called a PIBOT shown working miniature plane controls
• Robotics event in Chicago saw tiny robot taking off and steering mid-air
• Researchers say the bot is advanced enough to meet FAA rules 

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Kieran Corcoran for MailOnline

Published:
23:50 EST, 20 September 2014

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Updated:
09:48 EST, 21 September 2014

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Associated Press

TIRANA, Albania — Pope Francis called Sunday for Muslims and all religious leaders to condemn Islamic extremists who “pervert” religion to justify violence, as he visited Albania and held up the Balkan nation as a model for interfaith harmony for the rest of the world.

“To kill in the name of God is a grave sacrilege. To discriminate in the name of God is inhuman,” Francis told representatives of Albania’s Muslim, Orthodox and Catholic communities during a half-day visit to Tirana in which he recalled the brutal persecution people of all faiths suffered under communism.

Francis wept when he heard the testimony of one priest, the Rev. Ernest Troshani, 84, who for 28 years was imprisoned, tortured and sentenced to forced labor for refusing to speak out against the Catholic Church as his captors wanted.

“Today I touched the martyrs,” Francis said after embracing the man.

Security was unusually tight for the pope’s first trip to a majority Muslim country since the Islamic State group began its crackdown on Christians in Iraq and announced its aim to extend its self-styled caliphate to Rome. The trip was preceded by reports that militants who trained in Iraq and Syria had returned and might pose a threat.

The Vatican insisted it had no reports of specific threats against the pope and that no special security measures were taken. But Francis’ interactions with the crowds were much reduced compared to his previous foreign trips. His open-topped vehicle sped down Tirana’s main

Article source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140921/news/140929768/

A witty slogan. A scantily clad woman. An inviting tropical beverage. 

Tour agencies or companies around the world will try almost anything to increase visitors to their region. And while most travel slogans are pretty innocuous, there have been many that go too far. Cultural sensitivities vary depending on where you are.  What’s considered politically correct in New Zealand, for example, may be offensive elsewhere. 

We’ve rounded up some tourism campaigns that had us shaking our heads.  Have a look.

1. Air New Zealand’s Sports Illustrated model commercialWe’re not sure what this has to do with air travel. (Photo: Air New Zealand)

The Safety in Paradise campaign was a head turner when it premiered this summer on Air New Zealand as an in-flight safety video, but not everyone felt that bikini-clad models were the best way to teach about air safety. After 11,000 people signed a petition citing the insensitivity of the provocative video—which featured models Christie Brinkley, Chrissy Teigen, Hannah Davis and Ariel Meredith— Air New Zealand scrapped the campaign. At least it put a little known airline on the map. 

WATCH: Air New Zealand’s Safety Video

2. All Nippon Airways “racist” commercial(Photo: YouTube)

In January, Japan’s largest airline debuted a controversial 30-second ad that many claimed was racist. In the spot, two well-known Japanese comedians dressed as ANA employees. As one excitedly discusses the airline’s new destination offerings, he says to his companion, “You want a hug?” 

When the other actor looks nonplussed, he states: “Such a

Article source: https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-most-controversial-tourism-campaigns-around-the-97808691877.html

the rear part of the long range fuel tank of a would be US Navy CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter

By Goth Mohamed Goth

SomalilandPress-The Head of Somaliland coast guards Admiral Ahmed Aw Osman has revealed that units of the coast guards have recovered debris of what resembles a crashed airplane which washed ashore in a beach near Ceel Sheik 50KM west of the port city of Berbera.

The head of the Somaliland coast guards corps briefing Somalilandpress.com reporter on the debris which washed ashore had this to say, “We have recovered what we believe

Article source: http://somalilandpress.com/somalilandcould-the-military-plane-debris-washed-ashore-at-eel-sheik-be-us-navy-crashed-ch-53e-super-stallion-chopper-54068

Italy’s Albaviation is in the business of manufacturing small aircraft, along with parts for them. So, what happens when the company’s TrixonLab division decides to build a hardtail mountain bike? Well, with its riveted sheet aluminum construction, the Zero’s frame is pretty reminiscent of a retro airplane. According to its creators, however, there’s more to the design than just unique looks.

The Zero is the first model in TrixonLab’s planned Voiroo Bike line. Other models in development include road and urban bikes.

Using a CNC (computer numerical control) system, the main components of the frame are first cut from sheets of 0.6 to 0.8-mm aluminum – some smaller bits are made from thicker sheets. The resulting flat pieces of metal are subsequently folded and molded into the desired shapes, then riveted and glued into place.

The company’s Giorgio Mannozzi told us that this design, commonly used

Article source: http://www.gizmag.com/voiroo-zero-sheet-metal-bicycle/33896/

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  Canal River Trust Charity Commission

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  romaniatourism.com

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  Fruita.org

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  DiscoverHongKong.com

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  Gaygoldcoast.com.au

A witty slogan. A scantily clad woman. An inviting tropical beverage. 

Tour agencies or companies around the world will try almost anything to increase visitors to their region. And while most travel slogans are pretty innocuous, there have been many that go too far. Cultural sensitivities vary depending on where you are.  What’s considered politically correct in New Zealand, for example, may be offensive elsewhere. 

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We’ve rounded up some tourism campaigns that had us shaking our heads.  Have a look.

• 1.nbspAir New Zealand’s Sports Illustrated model commercial

  

  Air New Zealand

  Safety in Paradise was a head turner when it premiered this summer on Air New Zealand as an in-flight safety video, but not everyone felt that bikini-clad models were the best way to teach about air safety. After 11,000 people signed a petition citing the insensitivity of the provocative video–which featured models Christie Brinkley, Chrissy Teigen, Hannah Davis and Ariel Meredith– Air New Zealand scrapped the campaign. At least it put a little known airline on the map. 

• 2.nbspAll Nippon Airways “racist” commercial

  Article source: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2014/09/18/controversial-tourism-ad-campaigns-around-world/