This is a call to all African-American males 14-22. What do you want us to do to ensure that you are successful in taking over the reigns for future generations?
If citizens of other nations have used technology to make a change in their political systems in Africa, and the Middle East. If citizens of the U.S. have banded together with no clear platform or leadership to force changes in the economic base (Occupy Wall Street), then you have the means to make changes.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Technology Push. Changes in Education, Nonprofits, and addressing the Black Male Initiative.
Technology push
History
The origins of the idea behind the technology push can be sourced to Joseph Schumpeter.[3][4] In Schumpeter's works there can be found many elements relating to the different hypotheses that have come to be called technology push, monopoly push and demand pull.[5] In the book "The Theory of Economic Development" Schumpeter argued that development was the result of the innovative ability of the entrepreneur and his introduction of new methods of production.[5]However Schumpeter does not explicitly say where these new methods come from.[5] The entrepreneur, it is assumed, simply finds them in the economic system.[5] For Schumpeter, the essential forces behind social and economical changes are innovative technologies. Technology, whether generated outside the economic system or in the large R&D laboratories of a monopolistic competitor, is for Schumpeter the leading engine of growth.[4][5] Therefore the 'technology push' hypothesis of the origin of innovations finds a natural place in Schumpeter's ideas.[4][5]
According to Schumpeter, the supply of new technologies is more important than the adaption to existing patterns of demand.[6] Furthermore, only product innovations can lead to the creation of new industries.[6]
They are thus more significant than process innovations, which can only lead to the increased efficiency of existing industries.[6]
The origins of the market-pull or demand-pull are sourced in the literature to Jacob Schmookler.[7] Nevertheless Schmookler did not argue that demand forces were the only determinants of inventive and innovative activity.[7] He used the example of the two blades of a pair of scissors to represent invention and demand as two interacting forces. However, and probably because he was trying to correct the opposite imbalance, the main emphasis on his work was on demand factors.[7]
The dichotomy of demand pull and technology push is frequently found in the academic literature.[8]
Sources
- ^ Martin, Michael J.C. (1994). Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Technology-based Firms. Wiley-IEEE. p. 44. ISBN 0471572195. http://books.google.com/books?id=fnE7R732COMC&printsec=frontcover#PPA44,M1.
- ^ a b c Martin, Michael J.C. (1994). Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Technology-based Firms. Wiley-IEEE. p. 43. ISBN 0471572195. http://books.google.com/books?id=fnE7R732COMC&printsec=frontcover#PPA43,M1.
- ^ Hübner, Heinz; Stefan Jahnes (1998) (in german). Management-Technologie als strategischer Erfolgsfaktor. Walter de Gruyter. p. 120. ISBN 311016132X. http://books.google.com/books?id=a-VspMFhuw0C&printsec=frontcover&hl=de#PPA120,M1.
- ^ a b c Coombs, Rod; Paolo Saviotti, Vivien Walsh (1987). Economics and Technological Change. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 95. ISBN 0847675467. http://books.google.com/books?id=XwhJKW3vOvUC&printsec=frontcover#PPA95,M1.
- ^ a b c d e f Antonelli, Gilberto; Nicola De Liso (1997). Economics of Structural and Technological Change. Routledge. p. 18. ISBN 0415162386. http://books.google.com/books?id=Tu9-EiSH3tEC&printsec=frontcover#PPA18,M1.
- ^ a b c Coombs, Rod; Paolo Saviotti, Vivien Walsh (1987). Economics and Technological Change. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 94. ISBN 0847675467. http://books.google.com/books?id=XwhJKW3vOvUC&printsec=frontcover#PPA94,M1.
- ^ a b c Coombs, Rod; Paolo Saviotti, Vivien Walsh (1987). Economics and Technological Change. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 96. ISBN 0847675467. http://books.google.com/books?id=XwhJKW3vOvUC&printsec=frontcover#PPA96,M1.
- ^ Tolfree, David; Mark J. Jackson (2007). Commercializing Micro-Nanotechnology Products. CRC Press. p. 33. ISBN 0849383153. http://books.google.com/books?id=L6mp2cdO_a4C&printsec=frontcover#PPA33,M1.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Pets and Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Pets
o Thanksgiving brings health hazards to dogs and other pets as well as humans.
Don't give turkey bones to pets. Turkey bones and other bird bones are hollow, which makes them likely to splinter. This can cause tears in an animal's esophagus, stomach or intestines.
Fatty holiday foods, like turkey skin and gravy, can contribute to pancreatitis. More pets are brought to vets for pancreatitis after their owners have had a party or holiday dinner.
Be careful about leaving chocolate candies out (or kids dropping candy on the floor). Chocolate can cause illness and even death when dogs ingest it. In addition, dogs shouldn't be fed grapes, raisins, onions, alcohol or anything with caffeine. It's also important to keep the string used to tie the turkey and other food wrappings out of reach of pets.
Dogs also tend to be excited when there are lots of people in the house. When they are excited, they often eat too quickly, and this can lead to bloating, a very dangerous condition.
Feed your dog before the guests arrive and don't let them be too active before or after eating.
Thanksgiving Safety Tips.
Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings friends and family together to share a good meal, conversation and laughter.
But Thanksgiving also comes with several health hazards, including an increased chance of fires, food poisoning and choking. Take a few minutes to review these Thanksgiving Day safety tips, and enjoy the holiday without worry.
1. Fire
o The U.S. Fire Administration reports that, on Thanksgiving Day, more than 4,000 fires occur. The average number of cooking fires doubles on the holiday. In addition to installing a fire detector in the kitchen, there are several easy ways to avoid fires:
Don't leave the kitchen while frying and grilling. Use a timer and do kitchen checks when simmering, baking, broiling and roasting. If deep frying a turkey, keep the fryer outside, away from walls, fences and other structures. Also, keep the fryer away from moisture to avoid burns from steam and spattering oil.
Keep pot holders and food wrappers 3 feet away from the stove or other hot surfaces. Kids should stay 3 feet away too. Make sure the handles of pots and pans are facing inward. Avoid loose clothes, especially those with long sleeves, while cooking. And make sure all candles and smoking materials are put out after the guests leave.
2. Turkey
o Eating undercooked turkey is another Thanksgiving health problem. If a turkey is thawed at a temperature above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, salmonella or other bacteria that cause food poisoning can grow.
Safely cooking a turkey starts with correct defrosting. There are three methods for safe defrosting. The turkey can be thawed in the refrigerator—one day for every 5 lbs. of the bird. The turkey can be submerged in water if it is in leak-proof packaging—30 minutes for every pound. The water should be changed every half hour. It's also safe to defrost a turkey in a microwave. Remove any packaging and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
With all three methods it's important to cook the turkey immediately after thawing. Don't slow cook or partially cook the turkey, and check the temperature with a meat thermometer to determine if it's done. Even if the turkey came with a pop-up thermometer, it's necessary to check the innermost part of the thigh and wing, and the thickest part of the breast. The turkey needs to be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit (and the stuffing, too).
Let the turkey rest before carving. This gives the juices time to set.
3. Choking
o The most common cause of choking is talking while eating. If a person is unable to cough, breathe or speak, the first thing to do is call 911. Next, the Red Cross recommends a technique called FIVE-and-FIVE for choking victims.
The first step is giving the choking victim five sharp blows on the back, using the heel of the hand. If the obstruction is not dislodged by this move, the next step is to give the victim five quick, upward abdominal thrusts.
Some people run from the table when they start choking. It's important to stay with other people so they can give assistance. If the victim is alone, he can give himself the five abdominal thrusts using his hand or by pressing his abdomen firmly against the back of a chair.
4. Leftovers
o Eating Thanksgiving leftovers that have been improperly stored can also lead to food poisoning. Leftovers need to be put away within two hours after serving the food. (This includes pumpkin pie.) They go in the refrigerator if they are going to be eaten within three days; otherwise they go in the freezer. Food should be stored in shallow containers. Meat should be removed from the bone before being put away.
Reheated leftovers should be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy should be brought to a vigorous boil.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The Role of the Mentoring Programs. Response to Penn State Incident and Mentoring Programs.
| Raising Him Alone Presents. "Educating Parents On the Role of Mentoring Programs" (In light of the Penn State crisis). A FREE Virtual Tele-Conference for Parents. Tues., Nov. 22, 2011 · 8:30pm - 9:30pm (EST). These FREE calls are designed to get parents talking about critical issues focused on raising healthy children. Our special guests will be Stephen Powell, Executive Director of Mentoring USA and Kenneth Braswell, Executive Director and founder of Mentor Me and they will lead a discussion about mentoring, the role of mentors, and the role of parents.
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