Monthly Archives: July 2016

WWII model plane flies into Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) — A B-29 Superfortress Bomber referred to as “Fifi” landed at the Dubuque Regional Airport on Monday afternoon. The model of the airplane first went into flight back in 1942, when it was part of the U-S … Continue reading

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What NASA could teach Tesla about the limits of autopilot

A Tesla Model S electric vehicle is shown in San Francisco, California. Photo by Alexandria Sage/Reuters Tesla Motors says the Autopilot system for its Model S sedan “relieves drivers of the most tedious and potentially dangerous aspects of road travel.” … Continue reading

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Why AirAsia and Norwegian were motivated to order the A321neo

This year’s Farnborough Airshow was a little light on massive aircraft orders but two Airbus deals in particular give us insight into the future of the market. Norwegian’s parent indicated it would convert 30 of its 100 A320neo orders to the … Continue reading

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Can an Indianapolis Arts Collective Do Sustainable Development Right?

Being the canary in the coal mine of urban development isn’t fun. Just ask Jim Walker, an Indianapolis artist and community organizer who is all too familiar with the traditional life cycle of “hip” neighborhoods in big cities. Searching for … Continue reading

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Why This 25-Year-Old Republican Is Running For Congress

Rebekah Johansen Bydlak doesn’t really remember a time when she didn’t care about politics. A native of the Florida Panhandle, one of the most conservative areas of the United States, Bydlak says she “was born with an inherent understanding, from … Continue reading

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Consumer Reports to Tesla: Reel in Autopilot – WZVN

By Peter Valdes-Dapena NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Consumer Reports magazine says Tesla should “disable automatic steering” until it changes the software to require drivers to keep their hands on the wheel. This comes after two recent crashes, including a gruesome … Continue reading

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Happy 96th Birthday!: Rulon Yorgason – Standard

Rulon Yorgason, longtime resident of Ogden, turns 96 on July 17, 2016! As a young man, he was an entrepreneur who owned a small model airplane business. He also was in the auto parts business with his father and brothers. … Continue reading

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