So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Friday, December 13, 2013

The Path To The Future May Well Go Through Honeywell Avionics

By Cornelia White


The contributions of a company like Honeywell avionics to the United States' security and defense are invaluable. Without the competition that keeps private sector companies developing new technologies and upgraded systems, this country would be constantly struggling to keep up with other countries and governments' ability to wage war. Allowing private companies to contribute to the national defense keeps the nation at the forefront of the technology of war.

Defense contractors are often the same people and corporations who provide the technology to private sector companies that provide similar, civilian services. The technology that keeps warplanes in the air is the same technology that keeps customers in the air while traveling during holidays and vacations. Developing technology that helps one is also developing technology that helps the other.

One way is to provide more scholarships for the math and science degrees. If students can gain access to an education by majoring in one or the others and maintaining a specific grade point average while doing it, you might see more young people with interest. Grants also give very helpful financial aid to those students who deserve it and should be expanded to include more tech fields.

Life can be made infinitely easier with the advances being made in technology. If the research that went into the space program in the early days of NASA hadn't been encouraged, the world wouldn't know Velcro. Breakthroughs of this nature, while seemingly mundane, change the world with their impact.

This is also a way to foster a good relationship between the military and civilian populations. Many research and development teams employ civilian scientists and mathematicians in their quest for a high end product. Using these people in conjunction with the veterans can provide a sense of camaraderie and pride in knowing that teamwork was vital to securing and defending the nation.

Another method could be making tech educations and math and science degrees "cool". There are any number of reality shows that promote the ability to sing or produce art. Why can't people turn that example in another direction? "America's Next Top Scientist" might turn out to be a great show and would sincerely encourage those few talented individuals who could compete to be more effective.

Rather than funneling money and time into the development of another pop star or survivalist, you could be channeling it into turning tech cool. If folks showed the appreciation for the individuals who develop great technology that they do for pop stars, more young people would think of them as role models. People should be encouraging that to begin with.

Despite the argument against government spending, research grants should be given to the teams of people who develop products in the technology fields. Companies who produce tech products and jobs, like Honeywell avionics, should be encouraged to become global leaders in research. By doing this, it will also guarantee that the United States becomes a leader not only in the production of tech products but also tech jobs.




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