Monthly Archives: July 2015

Radio-controlled airplane event has World War I theme

ELLINGTON — A group of model aircraft aficionados called the Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club will take to the skies Sunday in an event dubbed “The Dawn Patrol,” aiming to dazzle spectators with radio-controlled World War I plane replicas. Planes … Continue reading

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The sky’s no limit for model plane flyers

Rio Rancho Radio Control Club members Garry Wallen, left, and Don McClelland work on their model airplanes at the club’s Waterman Field. (Mike Hartranft/Rio Rancho Observer) This friendly group of hobbyists takes to the skies as often as it can … Continue reading

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Who Killed Americas Can-Do Spirit?

George Schairer didn’t make it back home to Seattle in time to celebrate Independence Day, 1945. He had been on a long and slow journey from Germany and he was the bearer of a great and secret discovery. At 32, … Continue reading

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Tom O’Callaghan: ​Ukrainian agri-food businesses need to build energy …

The Ukrainian agri-food sector needs to reduce its specific energy costs if it aspires to maintain its competitiveness both domestically and internationally. Agriculture is one of the few bright-spots in the Ukrainian economy at the moment. Agricultural commodity exporters trying … Continue reading

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Bloomington community comes together to save local toy shop

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (July 9, 2015) – A community is coming together to keep a Bloomington toy store open. “It is a community effort to help Harold and Rosie,” explained neighbor Jansen Yoder with Blue Line Media Productions. Harold and Rosie Evans … Continue reading

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ISRO readies rocket for year’s first commercial launch

An Indian rocket standing 44.4 metres tall and weighing around 320 tonnes is being readied for the country’s first commercial satellite launch of 2015. The rocket will carry five British satellites together weighing around 1,440 kg, said a senior official … Continue reading

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Model plane pilots relive glory days at flying club

Model plane pilots relive glory days at flying club(Photo: WTSP) Chris Holmes’ biggest decision each day is which plane to bring with him to his favorite runway. “I just keep collecting them,” said Holmes, who has 20 remote controlled planes. … Continue reading

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