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Haunted houses rely on innovation to evolve throughout the year
When it comes to Halloween, haunted houses are one of the most favorite places to visit. In fact, according to Hauntworld, there are over 4,000 paid Halloween attractions across the country, making it a billion dollar industry. Interestingly, Michigan is one of the few states in the United States that has a number of top-notch …
Sharpened Iron Studios first film production Amarillo
Sharpened Iron Studios has completed filming on its first feature film production. “What Remains” was filmed here in the Panhandle, parts of Amarillo, Canyon and Claude, with the majority of the production involving residents of Amarillo. “Eighty-five percent of the people below the line, the team that really makes a movie, are Texans, the majority …
SNP MP warns of delays in setting up UK-EU assembly slowing response to Brexit issues
Under the EU Withdrawal Agreement, there should have been a joint assembly established with 35 members on each side to oversee issues caused by Britain’s withdrawal, such as Ireland’s Protocol of North. With the European Parliament ready to go, SNP foreign affairs spokeswoman Alyn Smith has now urged the UK government to speed up the …
Tailless fighter-type airframe spotted at test airfield of Chinese fighter manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Corporation is one of the two major fighter aircraft manufacturers in China, and arguably the best known today. He has two models of native fighters in production who currently serve with the People’s Liberation Army, the J-10 single-engine medium weight fighter and the J-20 heavy stealth fighter. The J-20 still stands like the …
EDITORAL: Stricter Security Protocols Needed For Film Industry | Opinion
So many bad decisions and irresponsible actions seem to have contributed to the tragic accidental shooting of a woman on the set of the movie “Rust” in Santa Fe, NM When news broke that actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer-photographer last week, it was a big shock to everyone. Accidents happen on …
Can proteins bind only according to their shapes?
Science Proteins bind to each other through a complex mixture of chemical interactions. What if certain proteins bind together due to their shapes, a much simpler process? To answer this question, the researchers used Summit, the fastest supercomputer in the country, to model the lock and key interactions. In these interactions, the protein molecules that …
Blue Origin signs long-term agreements with four Kansas companies to support new Glenn heavy-duty vehicle and engine launch programs
WICHITA, Kan .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Blue Origin today announced that it has signed multi-year contracts with four companies in the Greater Wichita region: Accurus Aerospace Wichita, CE Machine Company Inc, Harlow Aerostructures LLC and Orizon Aerostructures, LLC. These contracts will support Blue Origin’s engine programs as well as New Glenn, Blue Origin’s reusable heavy-lift …
Sheboygan County Maker WoodgeniX in Random Lake Expands
RANDOM LAKE – WoodgeniX is undergoing a $ 3.5 million expansion on its warehouse in Random Lake. The company is a design and manufacturing company that manufactures wood products and furniture for hotels, hospitality, long-term care, residences and retailers. The expansion will add 25,000 square feet to the facility near State 56, bringing it to …
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Biloxi’s Ground Zero Blues Club postpones opening date
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Progress was slow for the new Ground Zero Blues Club on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. But construction work has accelerated. And this, in turn, aroused enthusiasm. Director General Angie Ladner’s vision is becoming clearer. “It’s going to be bow tie curtains here with signed guitars and memorabilia,” she pointed out, looking …
China extracts more coal for energy needs, despite climate change
LINFEN, China – Desperate to meet its electricity needs, China is opening up new coal production to surpass all Western European mines in a year, at enormous cost to the global climate change effort . The campaign sparked a wave of activity in China’s coal mining country. Inactive mines restart. Yellow cottage-sized backhoes clear and …