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Through the challenges of modern life we should strive to be as optimistic as possible. Look for the good in people; don’t be overly consumed by evil-doers who pop up every now and then.

In a classic case of being dumb and even dumber, elements within the U.S. Department of Defense decided to avoid one of the premier sources of top candidates for engineering positions within the military simply because the name of the event had the word “Black” in the title. At a time when American-born engineers graduating from accredited institutions is at an all time low and declining levels, a component of the institutional leadership decided they would rather decrease the ranks of certified engineers rather than be associated with a group that has traditionally been a primary source of engineering talent for many years. These engineers will have plenty of options that command salaries far above what is available from the government. Oh well.

On a positive note, consider that Fetoscopic surgery allows surgeons to open a women’s uterus and apply corrective measures to reduce of eliminate the damaging effects of Spina Bifida, then close the fetus and make things suitable for a normal birth.

Children are losing physical dexterity by focusing too much on screens and not using their hands and fingers enough to develop and refine their fine motor skills. The solution is simple, get physical; just move.

Some of the top hotels in the U.S. are available, with the Ritz Carlton in New York City, surprisingly not being the most expensive one.

Meet a wingman who donated a fortune to a small town of people he never met.

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Whenever one is taking the first step towards a goal that is difficult or dangerous, it is never easy, but sometimes necessary for the greater good.

Pilots across the board can describe the difference between flying during the daylight hours and flying at night. Operating during the hours of darkness imposes a new set of challenges that must be dealt with and overcome to operate safely. The proper use and interpretation of flight instruments is essential when flying during any periods of reduced visibility. When you launch off of, and land back onto an aircraft carrier at night you enter a surreal world, filled with special challenges that few people will ever experience.

Supersonic flight is coming back once again. The last Concorde supersonic transport ended flying more than two decades ago. A new company called Boom Supersonic is at the forefront of making supersonic flight available to the flying public for international flights in the not-to-distant future.

It is said, “You are what you eat.” Apparently that includes body and mind. There are a number of foods that have been show to enhance overall mood and with it, mental health.

Meet a prolific wingman—a fighter pilot previously unknown to most. Although he was not in the 1986 blockbuster movie Top Gun, he was in fact a member of the team that actually won the original Top Gun Trophy in real life that remained hidden for 55 years before being made public.

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The willingness to life-long learning is one of the keys to a positive future. As the world constantly changes, so should you, at least in a way that shows your accumulation of knowledge and overall growth.

Dr. Paul and a colleague unexpectedly found themselves typecast as potential “evil doers” by U.S. Air Force security personnel. With the application of emotional maturity and common sense, a very tense situation was resolved peacefully to the satisfaction of all concerned without further incident.

For a bit of good news, consider the development of a new drug that alleviates pain without a patient ever becoming addicted to it; a development that will help with the Opiod crisis.

Furthering one’s education through online degree and certification programs is a great thing to do. The technological development of visual online platforms like Zoom makes sharing information easy. Just make sure you are dealing with an institution/program that has been accredited by an official body that regulates colleges and universities so that you don’t waste your time and money.

Almost everyone has a smart phone. It is worth your while to use it for your benefit. There are many things you can do, but one of the most essential is to input your medical information so that emergency services or hospital personnel can access it. This may come in handy one day if you are unable to effectively communicate for yourself.

Meet an inspirational wingman who has defied the odds and accomplished a great deal, all while simultaneously helping to develop others to follow his path of success.