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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Franklin 'Key Influencer' flies in jet ahead of Blue Angels air show at Smyrna Airport
Imagine flying in a Blue Angle Navy jet leading up The Great Tennessee Air Show June 7-8 at Smyrna Airport. That's the flight opportunity Jaime Motes experienced June 4 in honor of her role as the "Key Influencer" of the airshow as founder of Lexcare Hearing Foundation, which helps veterans, senior citizens and underserved children, who have experienced hearing loss. Motes rode behind Blue Angel Pilot Seven Scott Laux, a major in the U.S. Marines for probably the most exciting ride of her life. The major will serve as the Blue Angels narrator on the ground for the air show, speaking to an estimated 25,000 people expected to attend each day on Saturday and Sunday. To prepare for the flight, Motes went through training that she said included exercises in "squeezing and breathing and not pulling ejection handles," with Blue Angel Seven Crew Chief Tamara Perez. "I feel prepared," said Motes, a Franklin resident who's founder of LexCare Hearing and foundation by the same name. "Some people were nervous of practicing the breathing in front of people, but when you've given birth in front of people, it's kind of nothing." 2023 air show in Smyrna: Blue Angels return for 2nd time to Smyrna air show since death of Capt. Jeff Kuss Motes praised the pilot and crew chief for helping her know what to expect for the "memorable experience." "It was amazing," Motes said. "The ascent was absolutely my favorite. Then seeing the earth inverted. Then G-force 2, 3, 4 then 5.9. It's an out-of-body experience. I am so thankful that I did it." Motes said she's thankful for the Blue Angels, The Great Tennessee Air Show and event spokesman Jim Havey. Motes prior to flying in the Blue Angel was present with her adult daughter, Lexi Vernon, who's the inspiration behind the mother's business and foundation. "This girl, is the girl behind the mission, bilaterial cochlear implant recipient, and just an amazing young lady," Motes said. "We're very honored to be selected as the influencer rider." The daughter said she's proud of the foundation and "super excited" about her mom's opportunity to ride in the Seven Blue Angel. "We've changed so many lives just because of what I went through and hoping no one else has to go through that experience," Vernon said. "I think people should make sure they get their hearing checked right when they're born and not missed, and if you do that you should be set for life. And if you have to get a cochlear implant, it's OK." The humanitarian work of Lexcare Hearing Foundation includes over 200 free outreach services at VA clinics, military installations and air shows, Motes said. "We've done over 100 air shows served with the mobile clinic," said Motes, noting the outreach provides "free hearing screenings, free hearing protection, and really changing mind sets for people." The foundation also has a care team that follows people through their life of hearing, Motes said. "So we want people to know it's very important to hear," Motes said. "It's very important to take care of your hearing health." Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@ To support his work with The Daily News Journal, sign up for a digital subscription. When: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 7-8 Where: Smyrna Airport Traffic note: Sam Ridley Parkway by the airport, including the connections to parkway from Lowry Street, which is part of U.S. Highway 41, will be closed from 2:30-5 p.m. Expected attendance each day: 25,000 Tickets: $60 for adults and $40 for children Main attraction: Pilots flying Navy Blue Angels that are Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet jets with ground narration from fellow Blue Angels pilot Scott Laux, a major in the U.S. Marines Other attractions: Fat Albert C-130J Super Hercules; USAF F-35A Demo with Heritage Flight; U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight; U.S. Navy Legacy Flight; U.S. Navy Growler Demo with Legacy Flight; Ace Maker T-33; Jack Aces Three Ship P-51 Demo; Detroit DC-3; David Windmiller, Extra 300L; Rich Dawe - Jet Provost Aerobatics Static attractions to examine from ground include: police helicopters and vehicle; Middle Tennessee State University's Plane Cirrus SR22 (2); Eagleville Gliders; Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star; North American T-6 Texan; Grumman F4F Wildcat; USAF C-17; Navy EA-18 Growler Another ground attraction area: Steam Zone with aircraft, watercraft, simulators, robotics, drone education, a kids play area, concessions with food and beverage offerings, souvenir booths, and exhibitors What more to know: Great Tennessee Air Show One-Day Passes and Premium options — including the Flight Line Club featuring a catered premier tent — are available by visiting Source: The Great Tennessee Airshow spokesman Jim Harvey This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: Navy Blue Angels jet flies 'Key Influencer' ahead of Great TN Air Show
Fibre2Fashion
26-04-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
US' Trinseo introduces LIGOS A 9210 for flexible flooring adhesives
Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty materials solutions provider, announced the launch of LIGOS A 9210, an all-acrylic latex binder for flexible flooring adhesives. This latest addition to Trinseo's expansive portfolio of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) solutions reinforces the company's commitment to delivering high-performance materials that meet evolving industry demands. LIGOS A 9210 is engineered for demanding flooring applications. It offers excellent 90° peel strength at room temperature, maintaining performance even after long-term aging at 50°C, thanks to its strong resistance to plasticizer migration. It also minimizes dimensional changes within flooring layers, enhancing long-term durability. With rapid adhesion build-up, it allows flooring installations to be ready for use more quickly, especially Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) systems. Trinseo has introduced LIGOS A 9210, an all-acrylic latex binder for flexible flooring adhesives, designed for high durability, strong 90° peel strength, and resistance to plasticiser migration. Ideal for Luxury Vinyl Tile systems, it offers fast adhesion, extended open time, and certified sustainability (Emicode EC 1+, Blue Angel, ISCC+ for Scope 3). 'With LIGOS A 9210, we're delivering a high-performance binder designed to meet the needs of the flooring industry,' said Giona Kilcher, CASE Global Business Director, Latex Binders at Trinseo. 'Its superior adhesion, plasticizer migration resistance and dimensional stability provide manufacturers with a durable and reliable solution for modern flooring applications, helping to enhance both performance and efficiency.' LIGOS A 9210 allows for extended open working time, supporting smooth and efficient installation. Its initial green bond strength provides a secure hold from the start, while compatibility with LVT makes it a versatile choice. With stable storage in bulk formulations, it offers a reliable solution for flooring needs. LIGOS A 9210 is produced using processes that minimize volatile organic compound (VOC) residues, making it an advantageous choice. The product meets rigorous third-party sustainability standards, including Emicode EC 1+ and Blue Angel certifications. For customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa seeking to incorporate certified sustainable feedstocks, LIGOS A 9210 is also available through Mass Balance Certification (e.g., ISCC+), which may support Scope 3 emissions accounting, depending on the customer's methodology. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What it's like to sit passenger in a Blue Angel F/A-18 Super Hornet jet
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) The Beaufort MCAS Air Show is going to bring in thousands of viewers this weekend, but not many folks get to actually take to the skies. I got to witness a Blue Angel pilot perform the most incredible maneuvers in the air…all while sitting passenger in the flybridge. It's the thrill of a lifetime. The sound of the jet engine roaring as you take off inside the 2-seater F/A-18 Super Hornet jet. It's a level takeoff, keeping low and steady off the ground. The speed increases by the second, quickly transitioning into a straight shot up into the sky. 'We started off strong. Six G's right off the bat, pulling into the vertical to get airborne here from Beaufort,' said Maj. Scott Laux, USMC Blue Angel No. 7. What you see on the way up is a 360-degree view of the clouds, eventually leveling out to a calmer view of Beaufort's waters. As you take in the view, pilot Maj. Scott Laux radios into your ear, letting you know it's time to start testing the many maneuvers they perform in their aerial shows. 'We start off with a G awareness maneuver. So just a couple of light turns to one G's, three G's, four G's and then six G's to get our body warmed up to the G-forces,' said Maj. Laux. Each maneuver reaches different speeds, and different perspectives. After a few G awareness maneuvers, the first of many aerial tricks begin. The first is a diamond roll. It's a 360-degree roll that's meant to look graceful, as Maj. Laux described it. 'We did it as a as a single ship,' said Maj. Laux. 'Think about trying to do that roll with three other aircraft around you. Pretty crazy.' The next trick was a full circle loop. Imagine a roller coaster loop, but on a much larger scale. 'I put the smoke on, we did a loop and then flew right through our smoke trail down at the bottom again,' said Maj. Laux. A minimum radius turn followed. The first of the really high G-force maneuvers. 'We started at 350 miles per hour and used full afterburner. It was a 7G turn to start out,' said Maj. Laux. 'Then we held four G's to five G's pretty much all the way around the turn, picked the nose up really aggressively at the end and showed you how quickly the F-18 can reposition its nose after the minimum radius turn.' Much of the flight is looking at the ground, the sky, or both, all while flying at extremely high speeds. The Aileron Roll combined both. 'That was two rolls to the left and then one back to the right as fast as I could. I just took the took the stick and shoved it as hard as I could.' Maj. Laux referred to the maneuver as 'tennis shoes in a dryer'. What followed was a 15 to 20 second inverted (upside down) flight at 450 miles an hour. After the inverted flight was a zero G pushover. 'We put the aircraft in a 45 degree nose up attitude and then just pushed over it zero G's to kind of get that weightless sensation.' Laux comparing it to a similar feeling of going up into space. Before the most intense G-force maneuver, Maj. Laux slowed the ship down to around 120 miles per hour. He said the jets are known to fly fast, but they can also fly at slower speeds. 'We basically cocked the aircraft up at about 25 degrees, nose up, but not climbing or descending, still flying straight ahead.' After that, the final act approached. We got really low and really fast. Maj. Laux radioing in, reminding of the breathing and straining exercises needed to withstand the high intensity G-force. 'We went about 670 miles an hour probably, and that was 500 feet above the ground,' said Maj. Laux. 'Then I planted the stick in my lap. And for that one, we hit 7.5 G's, which is the most that the aircraft will give us. We pulled straight up on that one, and once we got pointed vertical, did a few Aileron Rolls in the vertical so we went from 500 feet to about 15,000 feet on that one. In just a few seconds we hit our highest and hardest G maneuver of the day. It was a 45-minute flight. After hitting all the maneuvers, we had time left to explore and have some fun on the beautiful sunny, and perfectly cloudy day. 'We did some cloud surfing and then we did a little flyby of the of the Watchtower down there at the Townsend bombing range.' Now imagine all those maneuvers in the air with 5 other jets just feet apart. Pilot Maj. Laux said this is the reason they train and practice so hard, making sure they can put on an amazing show for folks all over the country. 'It's a lot of training. Some of it's very basic, you know, drink water, eat food, go to sleep, stuff like that. Take care of your body. But then a lot of it is technique as well,' said Maj. Laux. 'The more you do it like anything else, the better you get at it.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Review: In ‘Common Side Effects,' It's Fungus vs. Them
From 'The Last of Us' to athlete's foot commercials, fungus does not have the best of reputations on television. But what if it could save us all? 'Common Side Effects,' a wryly funny animated conspiracy thriller beginning Sunday on Adult Swim, suggests that not everybody would be pleased. Marshall Cuso (Dave King), an eccentric environmentalist and self-employed scientist, discovers a rare mushroom on an expedition to Peru. The fungus, a ghostly specimen called the Blue Angel, can cure almost any illness and heal seemingly fatal injuries — including the ones Marshall sustains when he is attacked by gunmen immediately after making his discovery. Back in the States, pursued by the Drug Enforcement Administration and other, more mysterious figures, Marshall runs into Frances Applewhite (Emily Pendergast), his former school lab partner who is now unhappily working for a pharmaceutical giant. Together, they make a pact to bring the magic mushroom to the people and protect it from the forces who would like to erase all traces of its existence. Who are those forces? Them. And who's them? 'Big Pharma, the insurance companies, the government,' Marshall explains. 'All the people who make tons of money just from keeping us sick.' A figure like Marshall — nerdy, neckbearded, with a prominent belly hanging from his Hawaiian shirt and one big theory that explains it all — would usually be portrayed on TV as, at best, a well-meaning kook, a side character who exists for laughs and exposition. Even in the conspiracy-riddled world of 'The X-Files,' he would be more of a Lone Gunman than a Fox Mulder. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
