January 25, 2009
In 1832, Augustus Jackson developed the modern method of manufacturing ice cream. Called the “Father of Ice Cream,” he was a chef in the White House before moving to Philadelphia. In addition, he developed several ice cream flavors. Jackson created a unique method of using ice mixed with salt to control ice cream temperature. However, he never patented his technique.
Source http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/IceCream/
IceCreamHistory.htm
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December 15, 2008
VidaAfroLatina.com speaks directly to the Black Diaspora in and from the Spanish-speaking world. Lori Robinson is the editor of this comprehensive web site by and about Latinos of African descent. On the site you can find news, videos and events produced by Afro Latinos in the US and across the globe. Robinson remarks, “I think everyone should embrace and celebrate their heritage. And we should all want to learn about the rich cultures of others. I personally feel that my life is dramatically enhanced as I learn more about and connect with people from other countries.” Feliz Navidad!
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December 9, 2008
September 2008
Standing: Adrena Ifill, Christopher Moore, Asa Gordon, Dr. Richard Danford, Jr., Dr. Ed Brown, Judge Robert Russell, Jr., Dr. Vince Patton III, Andy Ambrose & Frederick Gray. Seated: Bevelyn Whitfield, Thomas Yarosz, Actor John Amos, Cheryl Johnson
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May 1, 2008
UN Details How Creative Industries Stimulate Economic Development
Cultural Policy is the intersection of governmental action to develop, support and expand creative assets. There has been a global push towards national and international policies for cultural preservation as an economic development. With this effort, creative industries have gained more cache as engines of growth in the 21st century. The creative sector includes the arts, culture, museums, tourism, festivals, newspapers, video gaming, architecture and other traditional and technology-based good and services.
The United Nations is one of leaders in this movement. Recently, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published
The Creative Economy Report (
http://www.unctad.org/Templates/webflyer.asp?docid=
9750&intItemID=4494=1&mode=highlights) which details how nations can achieve economic growth through the development and expansion if its creative industries. It aims to “provide empirical evidence that the creative industries are among the most dynamic emerging sectors in world trade. It also shows that the interface among creativity, culture, economics and technology, as expressed in the ability to create and circulate intellectual capital, has the potential to generate income, jobs and export earnings while at the same time contributing to social inclusion, cultural diversity and human development. “
While it is a large document, please start by looking at the Highlights and ask yourself - “If I was in school today, what career would I choose?” then think about how current regulations are supporting or hindering that profession’s success.
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