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Persistence and Inquiry Fundamental to New Micro-Manufacturing Businesses

I own Escanaba Polo Mallet Company which is a micro-manufacturing good works company that will be used to understand how micro-manufacturing works within the U.S. and utilize some of the profits to help orphans, child enrichment programs and distressed horses. What I have found is that persistence and inquiry can help new entrepreneurs succeed in their businesses. It is that type of grit that keeps them going and the ability to continuously look for new answers. Most businesses fail within the first few years. While there are financial and other issues involved typically persistence and inquiry are part of the process of building products successful that can be sold on the international market.  Let's look at an example. I sell practice mallets for around $70 dollars with free shipping. Most people love these mallets and I have repeat buyers. There are a few who don't like them and I get an occasion return. Personally I believe these returns are based on perception and perso

Michigan to provide 4 million free masks to vulnerable populations

 New information and press release on COVID.

Perception and Reality in Race Relations

Perception is what we subjectively see while reality is what we subjectively accept as true! Changing perception often leads to changes in perceived reality. We are not talking about physical properties of tangible objects but what those objects mean to us. Race and discrimination are about what we subjectively see in others without having enough outside anchors to make an accurate reflection of ourselves in context to others.  When introduced to new stimuli through people who are different than you the brain uses the most previously used neural networks to asses that stimuli and produce a reaction.  As we use certain networks we strengthen those networks so that information, or lighting up the network, continues to prefer those networks to understand the stimuli.  Thus when we learn a new job or skill we are creating additional networks and the more we practice that skill (i.e. throwing a baseball) the better we get at it. Discrimination is the same thing. The more we tell ourselves t

Republicans and Democrats Compromise to Open Schools

 I read the article,  State: Michigan plateau in COVID-19 cases extends to Detroit as suburbs remain high We are returning our kids back to school during a pandemic and there are swarms of unknowns. In an effort to minimize disruption leaders from both parties are coming up with a plan on how schools will operate. Because there are so many ???  there will some risks no matter what.P together aga few guidelines can be helpful for finding a path forward. Any plan will need flexibility. Some parents maybe afraid to send their kids to school while others must return back to work and need someplace for the kids to go.  What is important is that leaders are getting together and working together to resolve issues. While the plan may not be perfect it does offer a framework for going forward and that is what is needed. 

What I Learned from Being Mocked by a Politician?

Its interesting as I never thought myself really worthy of much attention or important enough to draw the disdain of a lawmaker.  Yet when I'm mocked by a fairly powerful politician I begin to rethink my position in life. I'm a little unique I guess for my home community. A Muslim sounding name, Black children, highly educated, physically active and I engage in a lot of activities, research, and writing. The way others see me is not really the way I see myself and I think those superficial differences are difficult for some people to truly understand or accept.  It doesn't really matter the politician or his name because it isn't about damaging reputations; as each person is entitled to their good name. I don't want to be the type of person who tries to damage people for their ignorance but instead try and raise their level of understanding. I have no fear of calling out that person but it may be unfair to judge a persons full political career by a single act.  It t

Little Happy Trees! πŸ˜³πŸ˜‚ The purpose of art.

In advertising art has its place. It doesnt mean it needs to be the fine art of the Renaissance but it should be an expression of a feeling or emotion.  In advertising we can motivate by logic or we can appeal by the emotion. The far majority of people don't look at the message depth and more focused on surface appeal.  Here is something I made for a fundraising project. 

Video on the UAE - Israel Peace Deal

 This is a pretty good video and explanation of the peach deal between UAE and Israel. I'm curious and wondering how the two countries will engage in trade deals. This could be a stepping stone to other peace deals.