September 2010
3 posts
Howard Buffet Calls Upon Us to Redefine Innovation... →
Sep 21st
The Idea for the IPad came about in 2006!  →
Jeff Han in 2006 presented through TED a breakthrough touchscreen that allowed teh user to interact with the machine. In the beginning, multi- touch interaction came about to help enhance research and it ended up being available to people to use for all purposes! Just imagine how many forms of interactive touch screens we have now ( cell phones, IPad, ITouch, etc.)!  Jeff Han states, ” I...
Sep 14th
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Innovation: Brilliance in a Nutshell
What is Innovation? innovation    Hide links within definitionsShow links within definitions Definition Process by which an idea or invention is translated into a good or service for which people will pay. To be called an innovation, an idea must be replicable at an economical cost and must satisfy a specific need. Innovation involves deliberate application of information, imagination, and...
Sep 11th
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August 2010
3 posts
Innovation is Everywhere!
Have you ever had an idea and thought it was absolutely crazy? Well it’s not! It’s probably absolutely brilliant! Do you know how many websites and sources are available out there that invigorate and inspire brilliant thinking and innovation. Check them out and share your ideas! TED: Ideas Worth Spreading Riveting talks and presentations by remarkable people  http://www.ted.com/ Mass...
Aug 28th
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Aug 18th
Gain some Insight into the Steampunk Competition...
In order to better understand the objectives and symbolism of the Steampunk Competition we interviewed Bruce Rosenbaum, the head director of the event. Question 1: What intrigues people about Steampunk’s designs and inventions? Bruce: There is a ” cool factor ” that comes to the steampunk designs. Steampunk items combines an imagery of the past, present, and future. It...
Aug 18th
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July 2010
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Jul 20th
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FEMA Kickoff Meeting with regards to flood...
Marsha Fulsom- Management Committee John Thomas- FEMA Technical Assistance Coordinator Bill Hoffman- FEMA Representative for CRMI Clark Brewer- Mitigation Nancy Oren- Preservation Specialist Irene Acusta- Mitigation Elln Hagney- Acting Director of CRMI Discussion: What FEMA benefits would be available to us? Artifacts available and artifact restoration funding Mitigation to prevent future...
Jul 20th
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Jul 13th
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Green Enterprise Training Institute
The Green Enterprise Training Institute recently completed a four part energy efficiency training program in cooperation with Massachusetts Workforce Development Office.  Fifteen participants from the metro-south west region completed the course which was conducted at the Charles River Museum of Industry.    This week the Green Enterprise Small Business Development program will be launched in...
Jul 13th