Monthly Archives: February 2015

Fairfax County Supervisors Approve Model Airplane Field at I-95 Landfill in Lorton

Robert Freas of Fairfax Station can’t fly his model aircraft in his backyard. In fact, he has to drive to a field about 50 miles away for a facility that meets Academy of Model Aeronautics standards for planes like his. … Continue reading

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Report: Business jet deliveries see 6.5 percent gain in 2014

The general aviation industry, including Wichita’s Bombardier Learjet and Textron Aviation, delivered more business jets in 2014, according to a General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s report released Wednesday. GAMA’s General Aviation Shipment Report said worldwide business jet deliveries increased 6.5 percent. … Continue reading

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Weather is cooperating for the parades

WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1935. ABOUT 20 RESIDENTS WILL BE ON THE FLOAT. KREWE OF CENTURIONS WILL PARADE DOWN METIAIRIE THIS FRIDAY AT 7:00. MARGARET IS HERE. WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT TONIGHT. FABULOUS WEATHER. THE SUN HAS SET. LET ME … Continue reading

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Marilyn Monroe’s Face Makes History Again With Her First Modeling Shot

The very first professional modeling shot taken of Marilyn Monroe (Still known only as Norma Jean Baker, at the time the picture was taken) has resurfaced. The photograph, originally taken as a test shot, is currently being offered for sale … Continue reading

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX scratches rocket landing due to weather conditions

Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched a research satellite into space Wednesday but called off a dramatic attempt to land the first stage of an unmanned rocket on a platform floating in the Atlantic Ocean because of extreme weather that caused … Continue reading

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Boeing opens 737 MAX engine parts plant in North Charleston

Boeing’s new Propulsion South Carolina design and production site in North Charleston represents the company’s re-entry into an engine parts business that it had once given up to suppliers. “For a long time now, a lot of this had been … Continue reading

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