Monthly Archives: March 2016

Museum gives public look at flying history

The C-123 Thunderpig undergoing its annual inspection at the Air Heritage Museum at the Beaver County, Pennsylvania, airport. (Sam Moore photo) In 1952 and 1953 there were a bunch of young guys who hung around Harry Yokel’s Sunoco station in … Continue reading

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Guilty plea given in rash of storage-unit thefts | Butte Crime & Courts …

A Butte man accused of a string of thefts from storage units pleaded guilty Thursday in a plea deal with county prosecutors. Nicholas Jared Williams, 26, had previously denied the six counts of felony burglary for break-ins from October to December … Continue reading

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Aeronautics professor discusses the first global standards for aircraft emissions

“I see environmental issues as the largest existential threat to aviation; however I also see aviation as a critical link in solving worldwide environmental challenges,” John Hansman says. Last month, the United States and 22 other countries agreed to the … Continue reading

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Hilker: In Canada, doing TV right – The Denver Post

We should all move to Canada, eh? North of the border, people have affordable prescription drugs, great whiskey, and now something even better: sensible cable and satellite television packages for consumers. Our neighbors make things happen. TV providers up there … Continue reading

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March 10 forecast: Marginal risk for severe storms

Advisories, Watches and Warnings: A coastal flood advisory in effect until 6 PM Thursday.  Strong south winds of 20-30+ mph are pushing water onshore.  Tides are running 2 – 3 .5 feet above normal Flash flood watch in effect until noon … Continue reading

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Cool Jobs: The power of wind

Classroom tornado drills were routine for Harold Brooks as he grew up near St. Louis, Mo. And like many people, he thought tornadoes were fascinating. What else is powerful enough to flip over a train or hurl a saw blade … Continue reading

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Woodcarver shared skills as mentor, judge – Tribune

Woodcarver shared skills as mentor, judge Sign up for one of our email newsletters. Updated 1 hour ago To find Bill Malicky, chances are you would head downstairs to his home office, where he spent countless hours whittling raw wood … Continue reading

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