Monthly Archives: March 2016

Arizona State University researcher takes on quest for ‘negative emissions’

TEMPE, Ariz. — From the rooftop of Klaus Lackner’s seven-story building on the Arizona State University campus, photovoltaic panels seemed to glisten in every direction. The school claims to have more solar capacity installed than any other university in America … Continue reading

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Chamber of commerce event focuses on transportation, family fun

PLANT CITY – Planes, classic cars and model trains were on display at Plant City Airport during the annual Planes, Trains and Automobiles event Feb. 27. Hosted by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hillsborough … Continue reading

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The national ID card and the Mark of the Beast

One odd note jumped out at me in Amanda Taub’s impressive Vox essay on “The rise of American authoritarianism.” After a thorough and helpful summary of political science research into authoritarianism, Taub presents the findings of some polling informed by … Continue reading

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Business Highlights

___ Strong US job growth in Feb. helps dispel recession fears WASHINGTON (AP) — A robust February jobs report showcased a resilient U.S. economy just as fears of a new recession had begun to surface. Economic reports in recent weeks … Continue reading

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Inside Boeing South Carolina: Puget Sound plants’ rival no longer playing catch-up

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — On the way home from his job at Boeing South Carolina, a young engineer stops to explain why he moved last year from the company’s Puget Sound operations to this rising counterpart in the South. “I … Continue reading

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Phononic looks to disrupt markets with novel cooling technology

Tony Atti gets frustrated when he hears people complaining that U.S. companies don’t make anything anymore. As proof to the contrary, Atti points to his own Durham startup, Phononic. “We make stuff,” says Atti, the company’s founder and CEO. “We … Continue reading

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Interjet’s Experience with the Superjet SSJ 100 and Trip Report

Story and Photos (unless otherwise indicated) by: Chris Sloan / Published: March 4, 2016 Avialeasing’s AN-12s are a common sight at Opa-locka Airport. (Photo Credits: Maarten Visser via Commons) As happens with many AvGeeks, Russian-built aircraft have long held a … Continue reading

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