September 2010
3 posts
Howard Buffet Calls Upon Us to Redefine Innovation... →
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...
Innovation: Brilliance in a Nutshell
What is Innovation?
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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...
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/
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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...
July 2010
4 posts
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...
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...