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Air Force motto? Plenty of ideas to choose from Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:57PMThe official announcement about the motto hunt this month said the 350,000-member military service wanted an "enduring and distinctive way to reflect" its cultural identity.
I found my long-lost family...on holiday Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:59AMWhen Pat Janaway and husband John visited America they expected to come home with a lot of photos and some great memories. Instead Pat returned with eight brothers and sisters.
Oedipus Complex 2.0: Like it or not, parents shape their children's sexual preferences Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:48PMOn June 6, 1969, a detective in southern Michigan, apparently sensing some scholarly significance in the unusual case report before him, sat down at his desk and typed up a matter-of-fact, single page cover letter to an associate at the Kinsey Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University in Bloomington. The detective was writing with regard to a male patient who was being held voluntarily at ...
Only 50 cents to send seasons greeting cards this year Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:09AMTuesday, August 17th, 2010 15:20:00 KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia today announced a 50 sen flat rate for festive cards postage to anywhere in Malaysia for the country's four major festivals. The promotional period will be for Hari Raya Adilfitri, Deepavali, Christmas and Chinese New Year celebrations. The flat rate is offered from Aug 1 until Feb 28, 2011, and is applicable for all sizes of festive ...
Urban Airship Releases Airmail Push — a Complete End-to-End Push Notification Solution — For the Android Mobile Platform Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:00AMAirMail Push for Android lets mobile developers send push notifications to devices across multiple platforms from one API. Urban Airship also demonstrates its commitment to the mobile app space with the release of AirDrop, a free tool that helps Android developers easily share their apps.
Fraport Traffic Figures - July 2010: Frankfurt Airport Reports New Traffic Records Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:58PMFraport AG's Frankfurt Airport home base welcomed 5,281,632 passengers in July 2010 - exceeding the 5.2 million passenger mark for the first time in a single month. This topped the previous record of July 2007 by nearly 90,000 passengers.
Fraport Interim Report - First Half 2010: Fraport Raises Forecasts for 2010 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:00AMThe Fraport Group looks back on a successful first half of fiscal year 2010, with approximately EUR1.02 billion in sales revenue. Despite a multi-day standstill of flight operations at its Frankfurt Airport home base due to the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland, Fraport achieved a year-on-year increase in Group revenue of EUR52.9 million or 5.5 percent.
Amos banned for two years Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:15PMNSW state cyclist Jules Amos has received a two-year ban for the importation of EPO.
Cyclist Jules Amos banned for two years Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:26PMASADA and Cycling Australia have imposed a two-year ban on Jules Amos for importing EPO.
Australian cyclist gets 2-year ban for EPO import Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:31PMThe Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency says Cycling Australia has imposed a two-year ban on New South Wales state cyclist Jules Amos for the importation of erythropoietin (EPO).
Australian cyclist gets 2-year ban for EPO import Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:07PMThe Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency says Cycling Australia has imposed a two-year ban on New South Wales state cyclist Jules Amos for the importation of erythropoietin (EPO). ASADA said Friday that the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service intercepted five airmail packages from Thailand between Dec.
Pair held after drugs intercepted Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:06PMTwo men have been arrested after detectives tracked drugs with an estimated street value of 60,000 euro sent in an airmail parcel to a house in Dublin. Related Stories Report reveals Ireland robbery rise Group demands housing market probe House prices at lowest since 2002 Court showdown over by-election Digital TV 'will boost economy'
Pair held after drugs intercepted Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:34PMTwo men have been arrested after detectives tracked drugs with an estimated street value of 60000 euro sent in an airmail parcel to a house in Dublin.
Chris Carter suspended from caucus Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:57AMDumped Labour Party MP Chris Carter has confirmed he wrote a letter tipping a leadership challenge, and has declared Labour needs a new leader.
Ham radios help during hurricane season Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:51AMWhen the power was out in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike almost two years ago, amateur radio, also called ham radio, provided crucial communication for emergency services like FEMA. And during this new hurricane season, it will be there again.
Chris Carter suspended from Labour caucus Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:14PMLabour leader Phil Goff has suspended Chris Carter from the caucus over an anonymous letter delivered to press gallery offices this morning tipping a leadership challenge.
Ham radios to remain helpful during this hurricane season Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:46AMWhen the power was out in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike almost two years ago, amateur radio, also called ham radio, provided crucial communication for emergency services like FEMA. And during this new hurricane season, it will be there again.
Ham radio operators provide their assistance during hurricane season Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:19PMWhen the power was out in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike almost two years ago, amateur radio, also called ham radio, provided crucial communication for emergency services like FEMA. And during this new hurricane season, it will be there again.
Dead airlines and what killed them Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:17PMThousands of airline companies worldwide have come and gone, some packing up within a year or two.
Fraport Traffic Figures - June 2010: Frankfurt Airport Reports Record Traffic Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:59PMFraport AG looks back on an eventful first half 2010 at its Frankfurt Airport home base. FRA's traffic development was slowed by several winter storms, strikes, as well as the ash cloud from Iceland at the beginning of the second quarter.
Dead airlines and what killed them Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 8:08PMThese big-name airlines are no more. So what happened to them?
Dead airlines and what killed them Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 8:27AMThe 1973 energy crisis impacted Pan Am, with higher fuel costs and a decreased demand for air travel. (©John Allan via GNU FDL) On December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Wilbur and Orville Wright made history when they completed the first controlled, sustained flight in a heavier-than-air craft.
More Photos Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 10:35PMBig Flats, N.Y. — A decades-old, quirky tradition in the world of soaring was revived Friday afternoon: glider mail.
Jazz and pop engage in co-operative action at fest Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 3:41PMToronto’s festival kicks off with some breathtaking moments and the odd stumble
Urban Airship Powers Mobile Messaging For Democratic Party, Living Social Apps Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 9:00AMThe Democratic Party and Living Social Introduce First iPhone Apps to Integrate AirMail, Media-Rich Push Notifications, from Urban Airship. Any app that integrates Urban Airship’s AirMail can include video, sound and interactivity in their mobile messages and can create message histories to store all messages in a persistent inbox. AirMail messages are interactive; they can involve the user in a ...
FMF birthday present in the post Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:22PMA special release from the Moldovan national postal authorities ensured a happy 20th birthday for the Football Association of Moldova (FMF) on 14 April.
FMF anniversary special in the post Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:06PMHow a special release from the Moldovan national postal authorities helped to make it a happy 20th birthday for the Football Association of Moldova (FMF) on 14 April.
The Hammonds and Their Montecito Estate Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:05AMWell-to-do Boston family relocates to S.B. and buys Bonnymeade in 1912.
Fraport Traffic Figures - May 2010: Impressive Growth in Passenger and Airfreight Traffic at Frankfurt Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 12:13AMWith the growth trend stabilizing, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) registered new record levels for both passengers and airfreight in May 2010. FRA welcomed some 4,761,086 passengers and handled more than 200,000 metric tons of airfreight. The previous busiest May was in 2008, when the Fraport Group served 4,742,024 passengers at its FRA home base. read more
Fraport Traffic Figures - May 2010: Impressive Growth in Passenger and Airfreight Traffic at Frankfurt Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 11:58PMWith the growth trend stabilizing, Frankfurt Airport registered new record levels for both passengers and airfreight in May 2010. FRA welcomed some 4,761,086 passengers and handled more than 200,000 metric tons of airfreight.
Need a Gift Idea for Father’s Day? How About a Ride on a B-17 Bomber from WWII? Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 5:04PMWAUKESHA, WI, USA (June 7, 2010) – If you’re looking for the ideal gift this Father’s Day, consider giving dad a once-in-a-lifetime ride on a World War II B-17 bomber.
Brick by brick: a Lego spaceflight paradigm Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 9:07AMWhat is the best way to develop a sustainable, flexible space exploration architecture? Simon Vanden Bussche describes how the space industry can take a lesson from Lego.
UK Civil servants face recruiting ban and possible 300,000 job losses Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 2:43AMUK Civil servants will face a ban on recruiting any new staff as Chancellor George Osborne bids to cut £6bn a year off public spending. Related Stories Girl (3) found floating unconscious off UK coast Prince Andrew knew nothing about shady meeting, says Sarah Ferguson Northern Ireland basks in heatwave How thieving postman was caught List of shame: the UK's postmen who stole
Civil servants feel axe as Osborne cuts £6bn Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 12:52AMCivil servants will be told today that they are being banned from recruiting any new staff while the Chancellor, George Osborne, battles to find ways to keep his promise to cut £6bn a year off public spending.
Osborne's war on speed cameras in bid to win over motorists and save taxpayer money Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 6:11PMThe Treasury has gone even further than its target by picking out £6.243billion in savings for this year. Child trust funds are going as part of the swingeing cuts.
'Age of plenty' is over warns Clegg as he condemns Labour's 'black hole' in finances Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 7:38AMChancellor George Osborne and his Liberal Democrat deputy David Laws will present the first wave of cuts paving the way for still more severe reductions in the autumn.
Four pilots inducted into Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 8:14PMWilliam Coons of Lombard was inducted into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame today -- a soaring feat for a pilot who started taking flying lessons at age 60. Coons, 83, became an early expert on flight navigation using the global positioning system. He conducted safety seminars on GPS using a 1946 open-cockpit Ercoupe plane that he owned. He also volunteered for many years as an aviation safety ...
Never too late to fly Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 7:37PMFour pilots inducted into hall of fame William Coons of Lombard was inducted into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame on Wednesday — a soaring feat for a pilot who started taking flying lessons at age 60.
Urban Airship Push to Power iPhone Apps from Point About's Appmakr Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 2:00AMUrban Airship's push notifications platform is now built into AppMakr's low-cost app-making service. No longer the domain of savvy iPhone app developers, real-time mobile messaging is now available to mainstream businesses with a simple-to-use add-on to AppMakr's popular service.
May 15th In NYC History Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 8:48AMMay 15th
Trail Dust: 'Barnstormers' ushered in age of aviation Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 12:29AMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! The history of flying in New Mexico started on July 14, 1882. On that date, a local saloonkeeper in Albuquerque launched the first gas-filled balloon, while hundreds of onlookers cheered.
U.S. postal workers deserve much praise Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 2:27AMSince Benjamin Franklin was appointed our country’s first Postmaster General in 1775, the Postal Service has morphed with the times to provide us all with better, faster service.
Frank Huesing Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 4:06PMERLANGER - Frank 'Bud' Huesing, 87, died Tuesday, May 11, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.
Exhibition contract for design agency Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 3:06AMESSEX brand and design consultancy Silk Pearce has designed and produced one of the largest and most important exhibitions for London 2010: Festival of Stamps, a year-long programme of activities across the UK celebrating stamps, stamp design and postal heritage.
Fraport Traffic Figures - April 2010 Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 11:59PMAsh Cloud Overshadows Statistics
Sharpie: Queen of the Air Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 1:33AMPhoto courtesy of Leesa K. Bartu Diane Bartels tells the story of "Sharpie" to a crowd in Milligan. EXETER — One teenager plus one small town equals endless possibilities and the sky is not the limit.
Woman’s hunch saves her from mail scam Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 1:39AMELKO — Reader’s Digest subscribers are cautioned by area law enforcement about a possible scam being sent in the form of a cash prize.
SpaceX set for historic journey Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 12:26AMSpaceX plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket on its first test flight next week, a big step in establishing a commercial spaceline to fly freight and passengers to the International Space Station.
GUEST OPINION: U.S. postal workers deserve much praise Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 12:04AMSince Benjamin Franklin was appointed our country’s first Postmaster General in 1775, the Postal Service has morphed with the times to provide us all with better, faster service.
Weather Window: Flu, war and airmail Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 12:12AMLast week I participated in the National Automobile Museum's 2010 Biennial History Symposium that focused on the years 1910 to 1920. My presentation was titled "A Snapshot in Time in the Tahoe-Sierra." Like most students of history, when I first thought about key events during the second decade of the 20th century, World War I and the 1918 flu epidemic came to mind. And yes, both of those events ...