Model Airplanes

Last week, a futuristic traffic-straddling bus, raised over the road so cars can drive underneath, was road-tested in China. There was great excitement about this possible solution to traffic woes, but questions are now being asked about whether the project is feasible or even real.

The idea of a traffic-straddling bus first appeared in China in 2010, but it did not make much impact until the model was presented at the Beijing International High-Tech Expo this year as a solution to traffic congestion.

The Transit Elevated Bus, dubbed Batie, was described as a revolution in public ground transportation, but only

Article source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-37020906

MUSIC

Summer Concert Series, 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Ellwood City Community Plaza, 524 Lawrence Ave. Features Jeff Wiley and The Coyotes. Free. Bring a chair. In the event of rain, the show will be held in the Lincoln High School auditorium. Future concert: Aug. 20: Dante DiThomas Swing Band.

Friday Night Live at the Riverwalk, free summer concert featuring RML Jazz 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Riverwalk on East Washington Street, downtown New Castle. Intermission with Major Minors. Bring a lawn chair or sit on the rock walls. In the event of rains the event will take place inside The Confluence. Voices with Rudy Zetz, Janet Falotico and Sharon Grey will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26. Information: 724-654-8408 or www.visitlawrencecounty.com.

Gazebo Concert, Main Street, Wampum, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Free concert for the community, music to be announced. Bring lawn

Article source: http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/entertainment/local_entertainment/getting-out-for-aug/article_d90c94d2-5d72-11e6-ad3c-4b3d98187de3.html

Posted Aug. 9, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Updated at 7:53 PM

Article source: http://www.rrstar.com/news/20160809/new-purpose-built-plan-could-help-lift-poor-areas-along-rock-river-in-rockford

ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) — In a story published on Aug. 8 about an airplane similar to one flown by Amelia Earhart, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the aircraft was being flown to Atchison, Kansas, and was to be put on display at the Amelia Earhart Foundation. The fuselage of the airplane is being trucked from California to Atchison and will be stored at an unspecified location until the foundation can build a hangar to put the aircraft on permanent display.

A corrected version of the story is below:

Plane similar to Amelia Earhart’s headed to Atchison

The fuselage of an airplane similar to one flown by Amelia Earhart when she disappeared in 1937 is being trucked this week from California to Earhart’s hometown in eastern Kansas.

ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) — The fuselage of an airplane similar to one flown by Amelia Earhart when she disappeared in 1937 is being trucked this week from California to Earhart’s hometown in eastern Kansas.

The fuselage of a 1935 Lockheed Electra L-10E, outfitted exactly like the one Earhart used when she tried to fly around the world, has begun a five-day journey to Atchison, Kansas, where Earhart was born. It is expected to arrive on Friday.

The Wichita Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2b85THC ) the airplane will be put on permanent display in a hanger the Amelia Earhart Foundation plans to build as a museum commemorating the

Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Plane-similar-to-Amelia-Earhart-s-flying-to-9129246.php

ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) — In a story published on Aug. 8 about an airplane similar to one flown by Amelia Earhart, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the aircraft was being flown to Atchison, Kansas, and was to be put on display at the Amelia Earhart Foundation. The fuselage of the airplane is being trucked from California to Atchison and will be stored at an unspecified location until the foundation can build a hangar to put the aircraft on permanent display.

A corrected version of the story is below:

Plane similar to Amelia Earhart’s headed to Atchison

The fuselage of an airplane similar to one flown by Amelia Earhart when she disappeared in 1937 is being trucked this week from California to Earhart’s hometown in eastern Kansas.

ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) — The fuselage of an airplane similar to one flown by Amelia Earhart when she disappeared in 1937 is being trucked this week from California to Earhart’s hometown in eastern Kansas.

The fuselage of a 1935 Lockheed Electra L-10E, outfitted exactly like the one Earhart used when she tried to fly around the world, has begun a five-day journey to Atchison, Kansas, where Earhart was born. It is expected to arrive on Friday.

The Wichita Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2b85THC ) the airplane will be put on permanent display in a hanger the Amelia Earhart Foundation plans to build as a museum commemorating the female aviator’s final flight. The Electra’s wings, which span nearly 60 feet, and other parts arrived in Atchison last month.

Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan

Article source: http://gazette.com/correction-earhart-plane-replica-story/article/feed/383374