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1. (Update) The Mitsubishi Regional Jet : Japan’s First New Commercial Jet In More Than 50 Years

   Oct

   21

   2014

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   We covered this topic HERE in April of 2013 and are excited to update our audience on Japan’s Mitsubishi Regional Jet. The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRG) is ready to make history as Japan’s first new commercial jet in more than 50 years. Japan’s high-speed rail technology and trains are world renowned but the country is […]

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2. At $65 Million, The Gulfstream G650 Is The Best Private Jet Money Can Buy

   Oct

   14

   2014

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   The demand for the $65 million Gulfstream G650 is so high that delivery can sometimes take years after ordering the luxurious private jet. The G650 is the undisputed best private jet money can buy as it bigger and capable of flying faster and higher than any comparable plane on the market. Communications head Steve Cass […]

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3. Almost 300 of The 1,077 Airbus Plane Orders This Year Have Been Cancelled

   Oct

   07

   2014

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   Airbus reported Monday 1,077 gross plane orders in the first nine months of the year but that doesn’t tell the whole story for the European planemaker. About 300 of those orders have been cancelled, bringing the total to approximately 791 planes through the first 9 months of 2014, with only 443 of those actually being […]

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4. JSW Steel Offers Less Than $100 Million For Italian Steelmaker Lucchini

   Sep

   16

   2014

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   JSW Steel has reportedly offered less than $100 million for Italian steelmaker Lucchini’s core assets in Piombino. While Lucchini declined to commment, it is understood that JSW will not take on any debt from the Italian steelmaker. In 2012, Lucchini was declared insolvent, a move designed to save large companies from going under and to […]

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5. Nucor To Buy Gallatin Steel For $770 Million

   Sep

   15

   2014

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   Nucor has announced the company will buy Gallatin Steel from ArcelorMittal for $770 million in cash. Located in Ghent, Kentucky, the mill opened in 1995 and produces 1.8 million tons of flat-rolled steel a year, in addition to melting scrap, pig iron and hot briquetted iron. John Ferriola, chairman and chief executive of Nucor, said […]

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6. Ryanair Close To Placing $10 Billion Boeing Order! Learn More…

   Sep

   08

   2014

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   Reports are circulating that Ryanair is extremely close to placing a $10 billion order with Boeing for about 100 high-density versions of Boeing’s 737 MAX jetliner. While the talks are ongoing, insiders expect a deal could be finalized as early as two weeks from now. UPDATE: Boeing announced a $11 billion order from Ryanair this […]

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7. Construction To Begin On $1.3 Billion Osceola Steel Mill

   Sep

   03

   2014

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   Despite Nucor Steel’s efforts to block the project, construction for the $1.3 billion Big River Steel mill from Osceola will begin on September 22. Nucor Steel accused the company of violating the Clean Air Act, and although the lawsuit remains unresolved, Osceola is moving forward with its steel mill and plans to employ over 500 […]

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8. These Boeing 787 Carbon Fiber Shoulder Pads Represent The Future of Football Safety

   Sep

   02

   2014

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   Carbon fiber is incredibly light in addition to being stronger than steel, a seemingly perfect fit for a contact sport with safety issues such as American Football. Russell Athletic has teamed up with Boeing to develop brand new carbon fiber shoulder pads which feature a breathable, protective compression vest under the shell of aeronautical-grade 787 carbon […]

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9. New Amphibious Marine Corps Vehicle Can Carry 3 Tanks Up To 200 Nautical Miles

   Aug

   29

   2014

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   The Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) is the latest innovation from the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, in conjunction with the Office of Naval Research, which is essentially a monster amphibious assault vehicle. The UHAC began testing in early July and can do a whole slew of things, including landing multiple tanks at once and bringing […]

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10. Want To See a LIVE SpaceX Rocket Launch To The ISS?

    Aug

    26

    2014

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    The next SpaceX launch on September 19th can be seen LIVE here: CLICK TO WATCH!

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11. Delta Announced It Is Halting All Flights To Israel For Now…

    Jul

    22

    2014

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    The Associated Press is reporting that Delta Airlines is halting all flights to Israel indefinitely as violence continues to rage in the region. Currently, Delta is the only airline company to halt all flights to Israel but many others may follow suit as U.S. Airways has already canceled its flight from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv […]

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12. Severstal Selling Its US Steel Plants For $2.3 Billion!

    Jul

    21

    2014

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    Russian steel giant Severstal has announced the sale of its US plants for $2.3 billion, a deal that will be finalized by the end of 2014. The sale includes Severstal Columbus (Mississippi) to Steel Dynamics and Severstal Dearborn (Michigan) to AK Steel Corporation, of which AK Steel has confirmed its individual acquisition was worth approximately […]

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13. Jaguar’s Most Powerful Car Ever…

    Jul

    01

    2014

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    Jaguar has confirmed it will build 250 models of it’s F-Type Project 7 speedster, which will debut at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Features: 5.0-liter V-8 575 horsepower 60 mph in 3.8 seconds Top speed of 186 mph Electronic active differential & torque vectoring at the rear Carbon ceramic brake discs (all four corners) […]

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14. Outdoor Knife From a Single 440C Piece Ensures Unsurpassed Strength

    Jun

    23

    2014

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    We were immediately enthusiastic when Robert Sederl from Austria showed us his compact, full integral outdoor knife, making series production simply a matter of time and technical feasibility. In spite of its minimalist design, the wilderness knife has outstanding handling characteristics and easily accomplishes any outdoor or hunting task. The solid construction from a single […]

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15. New Jersey Passes Bill Allowing Tesla To Resume Sales

    Jun

    17

    2014

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    After stopping sales in New Jersey in April, New Jersey’s state Assembly has passed a bill allowing Tesla to resume selling its electric vehicles in the state. In fact, Tesla is allowed to open up four stores in New Jersey and has been granted the power to sell directly to consumers. Many are confident that […]

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16. Apple Renews Exclusive Rights To Use Liquidmetal Technologies’ Strong Metal Alloys

    May

    27

    2014

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    Apple originally purchased the rights to use Liquidmetal Technologies’ metal alloys in consumer electronics items in 2010 which ran through February 2014. According to the SEC, Apple recently renewed the rights through February of 2015, giving them another year of exclusive access to the super strong metal alloys Liquidmetal Technologies provides. Apple hopes to utilize the […]

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17. Here Is The First Car With Standard Laser Headlights

    May

    13

    2014

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    The new R8 LMX from Audi is set to become the first car to come standard with laser headlights, albeit only as high beams. BMW actually offered laser high beams with their i8 but they were optional, leaving Audi the ability to claim the status of standard laser headlight pioneers. Here are some other awesome […]

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18. Check Out This Stunning Aluminum Nintendo Entertainment System…

    May

    05

    2014

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    Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a brand new Xbox One or Playstation 4, relive the 1980s with a beautiful aluminum Nintendo Entertainment System from Analogue Interactive. Carved out of a single block of aluminum, the metal NES features all of the retro specs that made the console iconic while also coming equipped with […]

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19. Leica’s Brand New Mirrorless Camera Was Chiseled From a Brick Of Aluminum

    Apr

    28

    2014

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    Recently, Leica announced the brand Leica T camera system, a mirrorless camera platform with a unique design. With the help of the design team at Audi, Leica’s new product looks sleek and extremely modern like a beautiful piece of aluminum artwork. The core of the camera was literally chiseled from a solid brick of aluminum […]

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20. The Plus 8 Speedster Takes Retro-Modern Vehicles To a New Level!

    Apr

    21

    2014

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    Morgan Motor Company, widely known as one of the best retro-modern automakers in the world, is building the Plus 8 Speedster straight out of the 1940s. Combining modern technology with sleek, old school design, Morgan Motor Company’s new roadster is a tribute to founder, Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan’s factory on Pickersleigh Road in Malvern, United Kingdom. […]

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