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100 years ago, Pensacola enjoyed prosperous times | John Appleyard

As Pensacola passes through 2019, there is interest for many to stare back at what was present and exciting 100 years ago. As a whole, the community and its people were enjoying prosperous times, and the memories of World War … Continue reading

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Meet Russia’s Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut Fighter (Some Bet It Could Beat an F-22)

While the awesome-looking Berkut never evolved into a production fighter, it still played a useful role testing new technologies—and coincidentally, revealed how external observers could be quick to attribute extraordinary capabilities based on a few images of an awesome-looking jet. … Continue reading

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Boeing says it has completed a software update for 737 Max anti-stall system linked to fatal crashes

WeWork lost $1.9 billion last year, but it’s considering going… The We Company, parent company of WeWork, is the latest in a string of richly valued start-ups set to go public this year. It is valued at $47 billion, but … Continue reading

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New FAA rules for outdoor RC pilots – WKBW

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — Thanks to advances in technology and cheaper prices, it has become easy for people to own a remote-controlled Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) such as a drone, model airplane or helicopter. However, problems with some reckless, amateur … Continue reading

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Swiss Model Airplane Glue will never replace Famo Hair Remover

A cinematic counterpart to word association, this trio of films came to mind spontaneously and without reflection while watching The Garden Store trilogy. Cookoo Cavaliers (1940) Video: Cookoo Cavaliers clip Hey, Jan Hřebejk — steal from the Stooges and you’re … Continue reading

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98-year-old WWII veteran takes airplane ride back in time

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A piece of history was flying at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport on Thursday. One of the few remaining 1929 Ford Tri-Motor airplanes was taking off, and a World War II veteran was there to … Continue reading

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James M. Shonty

79 of Arcadia, FL, Rocky Hill, CT and Moodus, CT died peacefully at Tidewell Hospice on May 12, 2019 with his loving wife of 15 years, Judith E. Piotrowski by his side. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son … Continue reading

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