World’s First Jetpack to Hit the Market in 2014, New Prototype Unveiled

New Zealand’s Martin Aircraft Company has redesigned the Martin Jetpack in preparation for the personal aircraft’s commercial launch in mid-2014. The world’s first “practical” jetpack can achieve a speed of 46 mph (74kph) and can remain airborne for 30 minutes, and it will be initially used for first responder applications, such as rescue, fire, and police missions. Shortly thereafter, the jetpack will be available to the general public. Read the rest of World’s First Jetpack to Hit the Market in 2014, New Prototype Unveiled Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: aircraft prototype , green flight , green gadgets , green technology , jetpack designs , Martin Aircraft Company , Martin Aircraft jetpack , Martin Jetpack , New Zealand Design , personal flight vehicle , ultralight aircraft        

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Poachers Responsible for Killing 81 Elephants With Cyanide Get 15 Years and an $800,000 Fine

Three men were arrested earlier this month in Zimbabwe for killing 81 elephants by dumping cyanide into their watering hole . Spurred on by the high prices ivory can fetch, the poachers were also responsible for the deaths of countless other animals that drank from the same water source. The men have been slapped with a hefty fine and an extended prison sentence, which suggests authorities are finally getting serious about curtailing the escalating illegal ivory trade . Read the rest of Poachers Responsible for Killing 81 Elephants With Cyanide Get 15 Years and an $800,000 Fine Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Africa , Cyanide , Elephant Poaching , environmental damage , illegal wildlife trade , Ivory Trade , poaching and terrorism , poisoning , Prison Sentence , Tusks , Watering Holes , Zimbabwe , zimbabwe gets serious about poaching , zimbabwe prosecutes poachers        

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Shipping Container Social Housing Project is a First for Canada

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