Monthly Archives: November 2016

Professor Altintas makes machines that make machines better

An incredible amount of precision and accuracy is essential to building any machine. If this principle is ignored, it can cause a slew of problems. At the very least, it can cause your coffeemaker to overflow your mug — at … Continue reading

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First in flight — Texas style – Cleburne Times

If you had seen the first time Slats Rodgers put his aeroplane up in the air, you wouldn’t have watched for long. He had to get the contraption up in the air to avoid a ditch, but up it went. … Continue reading

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Richard L. Battaglia, 64, formerly of Marlborough

Follow Rosemount, Minn. – Richard L. “Rick” Battaglia, 64, of Rosemount, Minn., formerly of Marlborough, born Oct. 13, 1952, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at home unexpectedly and after a period of heart-related illness over several years. He was the … Continue reading

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Slapstick, Thrills, Spooks and Camera Tricks in the 9.5mm Format

Director: Various Cast: Various US DVD: 15 Nov 2016 Amazon Director: J. Searle Dawley Cast: Margaret Marsh, Vernon Steel US DVD: 25 Oct 2016 Amazon Director: Julien Duvivier Cast: Félicien Tramel US DVD: 25 Oct 2016 Amazon Director: Paul Leni … Continue reading

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Trump broke protocol and went to this expensive former speakeasy — here’s what it’s like inside

Facebook.com/21Club On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump snuck out of Trump Tower for dinner at the historic 21 Club. The visit, first reported on Twitter by a reporter who happened to be dining at the same spot, surprised practically everyone. That’s … Continue reading

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Allegiant offers cheap flights to Vegas and L.A, but in-flight failure rate is high

As Allegiant Air Flight 330 landed and taxied to the gate, its passengers grew worried. They could smell gas. They were afraid of an explosion. As fumes leaked into the cabin, some struggled to breathe. “When the plane started descending, … Continue reading

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Gift Ideas from Saturday Farmer’s and Flea Markets

The Arlington flea market, outside the Courthouse cinema, near the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings, has grown up. It’s not a Paris “Marché de Puces” yet, but some of the stalls now resemble the famous Paris markets, where dealers come … Continue reading

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