Monthly Archives: January 2016

Rise of the reboots gives new life to Rocky and Ghostbusters

No one would call Airplane 2: The Sequel one of the great film follow-ups of all time. But that 1982 comedy does contain one smart, pointed sight gag, in which a movie poster shows a doleful, decrepit prizefighter unable even … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Immediately Destroying Your New Drone

So you’re one of the more than one million lucky souls the FAA estimates got a drone this Christmas. Congratulations! Now what? With most consumer drones these days, you can head straight out the door and have your new toy … Continue reading

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Hull served as Army Air Corps flight mechanic

Editor’s note: While this year ends the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, we’ll continue to bring you veterans’ stories. At 12:30 a.m. June 6, 1944 – D-Day, Lewis Harrison “Harry” Hull of Fort Wayne and other flight mechanics … Continue reading

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Essential California: Chaining jailhouse inmates

Good morning. It is Tuesday, Dec. 29. Someone reprogrammed a Caltrans sign in the Inland Empire to read: Vote Donald Trump. Here’s what else is happening in the Golden State: TOP STORIES Starter home “San Bernardino is a place for … Continue reading

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Vintage model airplane collection moving

John F.M. Wolfe, a historian of York County aviation, has written the book on local airstrips. John F.M. Wolfe of West Manchester Township collected model airplanes for years. Now, he’s moving his collection to a museum. (Photo: Submitted) He also knows airplanes. … Continue reading

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Bill Cosby board private plane to Massachusetts after sexual assault charges

Accused sex attacker Bill Cosby flew out of Philadelphia Wednesday night on his $3million private plane – after a lingering hug with the high-profile attorney who has vowed to exonerate him. The disgraced comedian, 78, shrugged off his court appearance … Continue reading

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Model-airplane hobbyists call new FAA regulations a burden

John Foushi has been flying model airplanes as a hobby for more than 16 years. On a recent morning, he stood at the edge of a large open field in west Orange County — more than half a mile from … Continue reading

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