Can Tractors Drive Themselves?
Deere’s autonomous tractor at work. Photo: Deere & Co. Can Tractors Drive Themselves? Written: April 2019 American consumers have a strong demand for unblemished fruits and vegetables. Satisfying the demand requires hundreds of thousands of workers who have the skills to plant the fields, tend the crops, harvest the produce, and pack it and prepare […]
How Does Alabama Play a Key Role in Manned Space Flight?
The flight into Huntsville, AL this week was on time and very smooth. My son, Aaron, and I, both space aficionados, planned to learn as much as possible about the history of NASA in Huntsville. The history there was much more significant than I had previously realized. Huntsville is the home of Redstone Arsenal, which […]
Let’s Get The Politics Out Of Infrastructure
I believe the infrastructure of our country, states, and counties is critically important to our future. If we can get focused on infrastructure and global warming, the future for our kids and grandkids will be bright. All it takes is vision, leadership, and investment. Unfortunately, the issues have become politicized. In the case of infrastructure, […]
What Is The Importance Of A Helicopter On Mars?
If we could just stop polluting and warming our planet, and stop the dozens of wars underway, there would be no need to go to Mars. There are some signs of progress but avoiding nuclear war and major flooding is not a sure thing. In addition to establishing human settlements on Mars, there is a […]
Can Hobbies Enrich Your Personal and Professional Life?
I once asked a friend, who had retired from his decades-long career, what his hobbies were. He said he had no hobbies. I asked him how he spent his time. He said traveling to visit with grandchildren is the activity he always looks forward to. Travel is a hobby loved by people of all ages. […]
