•PAT KANE, 8-9 p.m., 171 Cedar Arts Center, First and Cedar streets, Corning. Irish social dancing. $10 per person. 936-4647. •SCRAPBOOKING CLASS, 10 a.m.-noon, A Sweet Read Books & Coffee Shop, Grand Central Plaza (between SoundWorks and GCP Liquors), Horseheads. Bring your own projects. 739-8502.
FLEMINGTON -- Reclining in his living room chair, 94-year-old Paul G. Ryerson recalled his days as a trooper with the New Jersey State Police (Badge No. 675) with the no-nonsense demeanor he likely carried with him throughout his career.
•COMPUTER CLASS, 9-11 a.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. Learn the basics. Call for information. $10, registration required. 570/888-7117.
For many Republicans, this is not a good year to be facing voters. Democrats have a good chance of defeating three of the state's seven GOP House members and of taking control of the state House.
Aero-Tips! We've been reviewing the FAA's list of the Top 10 causes of pilot-error accidents. Second on their list is failure to attain or maintain flying speed, and yesterday we concentrated on speeds for takeoff and initial climb. Today we'll look at another component of airspeed control: landing speed.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day "We have invested a lot in ground facilities, so we have to stick with the order for now." Source: Emirates president Tim Clark in reference to the carrier's $13 billion order from Airbus. Emirates, with 45 jets on order, is by far the largest customer for Airbus' A380 superjumbo. Recent announced delays with the program confirm deliveries will now be two years behind
Aero-Terms! Transport Canada Civil Aviation develops and administers policies, regulations and services for the best transportation system for Canada and Canadians.
Bus drivers kick, step, clap and shout in unison during a spirited morning aerobics class at Metro Transit's South Base. Downtown paper-shufflers have their meetings...
Mechele Linehan, the former stripper and Olympia homemaker charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 1996 shooting death of a former fiance in Alaska, has been extradited to Anchorage.
Although they were substantial, the pay raises approved for executives of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority are nowhere near the top salaries paid to some state employees.
