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Over the years, Dayton has made significant contributions tothe history of aviation. This all began when the Wright Brothers discovered the physics behind flight, making Ohio the"Birthplace of Aviation." Since that first flight, our region has lead the way in advancing the aviation industry. Now we have the opportunity to once again be pioneers in aviation – this time with unmanned aerial vehicles.

The world's first unmanned aerial system(UAS), the "Kettering Bug," was developedbythe Dayton-Wright Airplane Company in 1918. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the international UAS promotional organization, was founded in Southwest Ohio in 1972.

Our country has experienced a tough week with the tragedies in Boston, Massachusetts and West, Texas.As we learn more about these events, I am sure many of you are thinking about our community and your families.In times like this, we are reminded of how precious life is.

No matter how great a tragedy our nation has experienced, we have always endured and emerged stronger than before.It is a uniquely American impulse to see bystanders who just completed a marathon rush towards victims to help them.Or to see our first responders bravely and professionally handle a situation that must look like chaos to any observer.

By Thomas Gnau

By: The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/4/shoot-look-shoot/#ixzz2PbJQPYSP

The White House can put aside global warming hysteria. Nuclear proliferation among rogue nations is the real worry, but President Obama isn't persuaded. He has been making sleepy-time choices.

In 2014, American taxpayers and small businesses are slated to face the largest tax increases in recent years. One of the most important aspects to the American economy is the ability for Americans to open a small business. Despite their contributions to the U.S. economy, small businesses and individuals are faced with ever-increasing tax regulations, with at least one new tax rule added daily. This weakens the opportunity for current and future entrepreneurs in Ohio to expand and promote job creation.