Monthly Archives: April 2016

10 Awesome Car Technologies That Never Took Off

One of science’s biggest betrayals is not making flying cars a reality. We’ve been teased with the idea of being able to cruise the skies in our automobiles for decades; flying cars have featured in tonnes of science fiction stories … Continue reading

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C.O.R.E. goes airborne with Aerospace STEM Academy – Appeal

Chris Kaufman/Appeal-Democrat C.O.R.E. Aerospace STEM Academy Teacher, pilot and flight instructor Les Sander is credited for helping to create the C.O.R.E. Aerospace STEM Academy in Marysville. Chris Kaufman/Appeal-Democrat C.O.R.E. Aerospace STEM Academy Students build and program unmanned aerial systems in … Continue reading

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Tokyo’s No Fear of Flying Temple

The temple is officially called Tobi Fudoson Shoboin. The word ‘tobu’ means to jump or fly. Once plane travel became the norm and the Japanese were slipping on flip flops before jetting off to faraway lands, Tobi Fudo knew it … Continue reading

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Trying (and failing) to model bravery for my child

(istock photo) When I told my friends that our family would be spending spring break in Turkey and Pakistan, they invariably asked, “Are you nervous about that?” “Oh, yes,” I would answer. “Very nervous.” I wasn’t nervous about the countries … Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

If there’s one thing the HTC 10 can do, it’s deliver great sound. Its dual speakers, coupled with some fancy software technology, means your music and movies are going to sound fantastic. It also looks pretty damn good too — … Continue reading

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Iran: Boeing offers new aircraft during Tehran trip

TEHRAN, Iran — Boeing Co. offered Iranian airlines three models of new aircraft — including the 787 Dreamliner — to replace the country’s aging fleet during the first visit by the Chicago-based manufacturer in decades, the Islamic Republic’s state-run news … Continue reading

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Local RC club shows off fancy models

Enthusiasts who like to fly remote control planes and jets, drones, short course trucks and anything in between need to look no further than the Radio Control Club of Estevan, Sun City Prop Busters. “We showcase our projects to other … Continue reading

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