Drone Racing Could Become the Next Big Sport
Imagine careening through the forest chasing Stormtroopers on speeder bikes as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia did in a famous scene from Star Wars, flying around trees and ducking under branches. A group of drone operators created that sensation for Internet viewers when they recently raced their camera-equipped robotic quadcopters through a forest. The video went viral. It is that virtual reality experience of sitting inside the...
As Fair Nears, League of NH Craftsmen Has 2 New Leaders
Newbury, n.h. — When the 82nd New Hampshire League of Craftsmen’s Fair opens Saturday, there will be two new faces leading the event, which has become an annual pilgrimage for many in New England. Jane Oneail took over as executive director of the league on May 18, succeeding Susie Lowe-Stockwell, who retired after leading the organization for more than 18 years, and Kate Sussman took over as operations director on June 8. “In some...
The Creative Economy: Fine Craft and Craft Education Contribute to Economic Health
Creativity and innovation have always been the driving forces behind economic growth. And it is a fact that arts and crafts and culture-related businesses and organizations, known as “creative industries,” provide direct economic benefits to states and communities. They create jobs, attract investments, generate tax revenues and stimulate local economies through tourism and consumer purchases. In addition, creative organizations and...
