$6.25 Billion for Two American Astronauts in Space, Once Again
Two American astronauts rode into orbit via a private company, SpaceX, for the first time. What was the cost to get there, this time?
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Where Richmond’s History Began is Now a Park on a Pipeline
When hearing “Pipeline”, you might visualize a sprawling industrial complex supporting oil refineries and distribution in your mind. The opposite of peaceful nature. In Richmond, Virginia—“Pipeline” is synonymous with access to nature—right in the middle of the city proper. Pipeline... View Article
The Hidden Island Wildlife Refuge on the James: Presquile
There is a hidden island sanctuary just 20 miles from the city of Richmond, Virginia teeming with nature. Presquile, a National Wildlife Refuge, lies in the middle of the James River. The island habitat exists without roads or private development. The... View Article
DK’s “Great LEGO Sets” Book and the LEGO AFOL Community
A gentlemen named Toby reached out to me from DK Publishing in December of 2014. He found me by way of posts I contributed in various LEGO communities and a small parts store I run on BrickLink. Toby was writing... View Article
Space Exploration’s Future: Apollo Program and SpaceX
Were the Moon Missions Worth the Cost? Are Humans Doomed to Earth? My father had his 60th birthday recently. Every so often I hear a story from him about how “things have changed” in the U.S.. He likes to distill the “things”... View Article
What’s it like to be an Adjunct Professor?
I’ve recently taken an opportunity to teach my area of expertise at The George Washington University, in Washington, DC as an adjunct professor. I was fortunate enough to be invited to instruct a skills-focussed, graduate-level course for GWU’s School of... View Article
Apollo Program Cost: An Investment in Space Worth Retrying?
The topic of returning to the moon has gained great interest in recent times as NASA has indicated that it intends to re-explore our closest space neighbor. America is working hard to incorporate the private sector with SpaceX recently sending... View Article
“Education Week” on Hackathons and Apps4VA in Richmond, VA
I was recently interviewed by a well regarded publication, Education Week, as it relates to my entrepreneurial background, the Apps4VA hackathon competition, Daymuse Studios, and a recent project of mine: Predictive Outcomes.
5 Packing Light Tips: Europe in 2 Weeks on 30 Things
I’ve built up some packing light tips over the years. I’ve had my fair share of overpacking and under packing for trips around the world through the years. Overpacking is far worse. I wish I had some of these packing... View Article
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Affordable Individual Health Insurance Plans
It seems like I’ve been on a bit of a health insurance kick lately. Sadly, affordable individual health insurance has been a big road block to getting to the meat of operating a business as an entrepreneur lately. The problem is top-of-mind.... View Article