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The Wright Brothers By David McCullough Simon Schuster. 262 pp. $30   Reviewed by Bob Hoover   David McCullough’s popular biographies of Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and John Adams succeed with readers because they aren’t about politics or history from … Continue reading →

US military scientists have invented a miniature drone that fits in the palm of a hand, ready to be dropped from the sky like a mobile phone with wings. The “micro air vehicle” is named after the insect that inspired … Continue reading →

Lodi residents are looking for a new spot in town for exercise and socialization. No, it’s not a new gym; in fact it’s not even for humans. Molly Cabaj and Curtis Ryan brought discussion of a local dog park to … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2015 (AFP) – US military scientists have invented a miniature drone that fits in the palm of a hand, ready to be dropped from the sky like a mobile phone with wings. ‘).slideDown(500); $.ajax({ type: “GET”, url: … Continue reading →

Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally. Image source: Ford Motor Company. It was abundantly clear by the mid 2000s that the once-revolutionary automaker, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F  ) , had lost its way. In fact, you could argue that the company … Continue reading →

T-X trainer concept Almost all military contractors these days see every competition as a “must win.” And that is especially true for Northrop Grumman Corp. as it makes a big play to join the ranks of Lockheed Martin and Boeing … Continue reading →

It has been a routine trip capped off by a routine instrument approach to your favorite big city airport, say San Francisco International (SFO), in the winter. The gear and flaps are down and the 1,000-ft. chime announces you are … Continue reading →