Top Houses of $100 Million

     Ft. Lauderdale - A Russian billionaire became the first person known to pay a price that was unheard of at the time.  $100 million for a single-family home in the United States is still extremely rare, but the numbers are increasing.  As of March 31, 2015, there are 10 properties in the United States at that price or higher.  Christie's International Real Estate recently reported, the $100 million price mark will be reached at least three times in 2015.  According to Christies International Real Estate those life at the top sales, are largely being created by forces outside of the housing market.  Factors like an increasing concentration of global wealth, the desire for a safe place to put capital, and the notoriety and bragging rights that come with owning one of the most expensive properties in the world.  See also, www.christies.com/services/real-estate.      

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Unmanned Navy X-47B Lands On Aircraft Carrier

     Washington, D.C. - The X-47B is an unmanned combat air system carrier (UCAS) being developed by Northrop Grumman for the United States Navy (USN).  By the end of March 2015, the USN will have picked a winner from among the four defense contractors currently being asked to design a version of the aircraft, including DARPA /(Defense Advanced Research Agency), Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman.  In August 2014 the USN successfully tested its X-47B (UCAS) on an aircraft carrier flight deck. 
   Alongside a USN F/A-18F, the unmanned Northrop Grumman X-47B completed a series of tests, which included a catapult launch and an aircraft carrier landing.  This demonstrated the X-47B's ability to fly safely with manned aircraft.  After an eight-minute flight, the X-47B performed an aircraft carrier landing, folded its wings, and drove itself out of the landing area.  This proved the X-47B's ability to land and vacate the landing area in time for the next aircraft following closely behind it, in this case, the USN F/A-18F.  See full story, www.popularscience.com.   

Asia Region to Soon Receive HOOQ

     Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Limited, Sony Pictures Television,  and Warner Bros. Entertainment have combined in a joint venture start-up ( two  or more companies starting a new business adventure).  HOOQ will offer over 10,000 Hollywood films and television programmes.  HOOQ will compete with Netflix in Asia.  By March 2015 HOOQ will also be offering movies and television programmes that were originally produced in Asia.  HOOQ will be streamed directly to a screen of ones choice.  HOOQ will be the largest online video service in the region.  HOOQ will be rolled out progressively in Singapore Telecommunication Ltd's. Asia region including, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Thailand.  See whole story, www.variety.com.            

Federal Aviation Administration Will Allow Some Film and Television Companies to Use Drones

     Washington, D.C. - The companies may not fly the drones at night, the companies may only use the drones on sets that closed to the public, and operators must inspect the aircraft before each flight.  The film and television industry seems comfortable and able to comply with the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules.  Allowing motion picture companies to use drones shows the FAA is working to approve new uses of drones. 
     The FAA is still making proposed rules for integrating commercial drones into the national airspace.  In 2013, the United States government created six sites for testing broader commercial uses, in Alaska, Nevada, North Dakota Texas, and Virginia.  The drones must not weigh more than 55 pounds, they must be used within sight of the remote pilot (who must hold a private pilot's license), and they must be flown under 400 feet in altitude, among other restrictions.  The FAA currently bans most commercial drone flights, but is required by Congress to integrate drones into the United States airspace. 
     Drones have been used in other countries to film scenes in such movies as the James Bond film "Skyfall" and in the "Harry Potter" series of novels.  Drones that can carry cameras and other equipment make them useful for a wide range of uses, from inspecting oil pipelines to crop dusting to rescuing people lost in the wilderness.  Amazon has said it plans to use drones to make home deliveries.  See whole story, www.aviationweek.com.                                 

YaYa DaCosta Making It Seem Real In 'Whitney'

     New York - YaYa DaCosta had to study work long hours to find what would be the essence of Whitney Houston's on stage performances.  To make Whitney Houston's concert performances seem real YaYa DaCosta studied hours and hours of Whitney Houston music videos.  When asked to single out one big discovery YaYa DaCosta got from watching the music videos, she said, she was surprised at how well Whitney Houston was as a dancer.  YaYa Dacosta says, I got to see videos of her performing on tour and she was full of energy and dance moves, she was doing a lot of the choreography (making up dance moves) right along with her back-up dancers.  See also, www.variety.com.