Wednesday, August 23rd, 2018.

I support sending humans to Mars. That is the only way we will ever know if we can exist there or not. I know they sent rovers there to see what the atmosphere is like etc. But, we need to send humans too. There was a big debate about just this topic with a Senate subcommittee just this week. One of NASA's former chief scientist, Ellen Stofan, who now leads the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, argued that, “If we truly want to find and understand any potential traces of ancient life on the Red Planet, robots can't do it alone — we'll need humans on the ground. While I'm optimistic that life did evolve on Mars, I'm not optimistic that it got very complex, so we're talking about finding fossil microbes. That's why I do think it will take humans on the planet, breaking open a lot of rocks to try to actually find this evidence of past life. And finding one sample is not good enough; you need multiple samples to understand the diversity," Stofan said. I tell you what, I will be the first guy to suit up for that mission.

Tuesday, August 21st, 2018.

There is an awesome new drone out there that is now considered to be a must have in the security world. It's called, "The Drone Hunter". Fortem CEO Timothy Bean, says it patrols your airspace and detects any unwanted objects. Like enemy drones or other robotics. When it detects them, it pursues them and safely captures them too. Then it tows them away to a safe location. Bean believes that the technology his company has developed could transform the way such public spaces are policed. Places like stadiums, outdoor events and refineries need this type of new technology protecting their assets.

Friday, July 27th, 2018.

Disney announced today they were getting rid of single-use plastic straws and plastic stirrers. This includes all of their parks across the globe. Annually, it will reduce more then 175 million straws and 13 million stirrers. Along with these changes, they said there are many more on the way. The official announcement says, "Today’s announcement is more than about reducing single-use plastic waste, it’s also about showing millions of kids and adults from around the world the many ways we can change our daily habits to care for the oceans and protect nature that sustains us all". As I am getting older, I am starting to care about more things that help the environment.

Sunday, August 12th, 2018.

Brooks Koepka beasts his way to his second major of the season. “It’s really incredible,” he said considering how early in the year he thought he wasn’t going to play at all with a season ending injury. He won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills to setup what he did today. This is his third career major in the last year and a half including the U.S. Open win at Erin Hills. Koepka now has three times the number of major wins as his gym pal, Dustin Johnson. With this PGA Championship win, he is making his own case to be considered the best golfer in the world.

Friday, July 31st, 2018.

Mars is going to be the biggest and brightest it's ever been tonight. All you have to do is go outside and look up and you'll probably find it. You can contact a planetarium or start your own star party. Mars will appear brightest from July 27 to July 30 and the closest approach is July 31st, 2018. That is the point date in Mars' orbit when it comes closest to Earth. The next closest day will be October 6th, 2020 if you miss this one.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018.

Isn't it hilarious and scary at the same time to spot a crocodile using a pool noodle? This past week In Florida, a crocodile had a little help and support swimming the canal in Key Largo. Many people who saw the pool noodle in the canal had a question about who was riding the noodle. A local resident, Victor Perez, looked a little closer and quickly realized it was a crocodile using the pool noodle.

Monday, September 25th, 2017.

I remember the first concert I went to when I was in eighth grade. It was around Christmas time. I had received the tickets as a birthday present earlier in the year from my mom. She even bought an extra one for my best friend. Best friends make everything better!
     Wow, the concert was beyond my expectations. All of the lights, and dancers were spectacular. Of course, getting to sing every song along with my favorite artist was a blast.
Based on my experience with concert attending, I have 5 tips to help you have fun while you’re at a concert:
     1. Go with people who like the same artist and know the songs. You definitely want to make sure your concert buddy is fun.
     2. Bring spending money. There are always things you will want to purchase. I still have my t-shirt from my first concert. When I wear it, people always ask if I bought it at the show.
     3. Get the best seats you can afford. You can’t ever be too close to the stage unless it’s “standing room only” in which case you could be too short.
     4. Plan your outfit. Be sure to wear something comfortable, especially if you plan on dancing and jumping around. Tennis shoes are always best.
     5. Make sure your phone is charged and ready. You definitely want to take photos and videos to remember these moments.
     I hope these tips help you enjoy your next concert. They definitely helped me!