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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Pentagon: U.S. has flown 2320 strikes against ISIS at a cost of $1.83 billion
The U.S. military has flown 2,320 air strikes against Islamic State militants since Aug. 8 at a cost of $1.83 billion, hitting thousands of targets including tanks, oil infrastructure and fighting positions, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The strikes by … Continue reading
Airline world’s never outgrown love for collecting model planes
NEW YORK — In America, businessmen shake hands. In Japan, they bow. But all over the world, airline executives engage in a greeting all their own: the exchange of model airplanes. When airlines start flying to new cities, make deals … Continue reading
Finding the beta version of Silicon Valley
There is probably a particular valley that springs to mind when you think of American innovation. It’s the place where brilliant engineers and scrappy entrepreneurs with a hunch about a new way to solve a problem tinker late at night … Continue reading
Model airplanes as ice-breakers
In this Feb. 5 photo, Rosalva Rodriguez checks to make sure the decals are applied correctly at Pacific Miniatures in Fullerton, California. When airlines open new routes, make deals with other carriers or finance new jets, there is a gifting … Continue reading
Students use 3-D as handy tool for learning and giving
Laguna Beach High School students are getting a taste of the evolving 3-D printing industry while putting new skills to good use. Students in instructor Scott Wittkop’s multimedia design elective course are transforming plastic into fingers for robotic hands destined … Continue reading
Airline Industry’s Calling Card: Model Planes
When airlines start flying to new cities, make deals with other carriers or finance new jets, these high-quality models — typically one to two feet long — provide the perfect photo backdrop, can help break the ice or serve as … Continue reading
Screen Favor: Is iPad Painting Pop Art for the 21st Century?
Picture an artist painting outside of her studio, in a local park, café, or public square. She’s probably sitting opposite a canvas, holding a brush in one paint-stained hand and a palette in the other. You can imagine what a hassle … Continue reading