Monthly Archives: January 2015

Houthis’ Rise in Yemen Risks Empowering al-Qaeda

Houthi Shiite Yemeni wearing army uniforms stand atop an armored vehicle, which was seized from the army during recent clashes, outside the house of Yemen’s President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in Sanaa, Yemen, Jan. 22, 2015. Hani Mohammed—AP It’s clear … Continue reading

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Rebuilding plane inspires dreams for Northland teens

“Kids seem to hear ‘no’ so much,” said Al White, a member of the nonprofit Duluth/Superior EAA Chapter 272. “We want to give them the idea that if you dream about something, you can do it.” While the multigenerational crew … Continue reading

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WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Mad Men

AMC Mad Men is a show largely about how our pasts define us, so it’s fitting that it’s set in the 1960s—a revolutionary decade that shaped America more than almost any 10-year span since. But don’t dismiss this period piece … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes or What Lies Behind the Curtain

As I looked over the feedback from my Country Bear articles (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3), I realized that I left a few things unexplained. Plus, there were a lot of specific questions about how these creatures work and … Continue reading

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Boeing exec sees strong demand for 737 MAX, confident on 777

Demand for fuel-efficient narrowbody jetliners like the Boeing 737 MAX remains “very strong” despite the recent oil price slump, the planemaker’s top salesman said on Wednesday. Although lower oil prices might make some airlines hesitate about upgrading their fleets, the … Continue reading

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Valuing The Transformation Of Albany International

It is well known that under-the-radar companies with boring names in niche businesses were considered by Peter Lynch to be ideal places to look for undervalued stocks. While this is clearly a time intensive approach, it does often yield interesting … Continue reading

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A Hot Seller in a Hot Market: Meet the World’s Most Successful Seller of Drones

As evidenced by recent Holiday sales, the worldwide market for drones and drone technology has exploded over the past few years, with one group of analysts expecting the market to grow to $11 billion a year by 2025. One recent … Continue reading

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