“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” -Thomas Alva Edison Tweet
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Black History Fact Of The Day
Janet Bashen invented LinkLine, a case management and tracking software. Janet Bashen is the first African-American woman to receive a patent for a web-based software invention. Tweet
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“The important thing is not to stop questioning.” -Albert Einstein Tweet
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W. B. Purvis’s invention eliminated the need for an ink well for writing. On January 7, 1890, W. B. Purvis received a patent for his invention of the fountain pen. Tweet
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“Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it.” -Thomas Jefferson Tweet
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PLEASE PASS THIS ON! (EACH ONE TEACH ONE OR TWO!) THIS IS PHASE ONE ON HOW WE CAN HELP TO STRENGTHEN & EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY: The 2008 not guilty verdict in the Sean Bell case evoked outrage, emotion, and debate. It is not an anomaly that the police officers involved in the Sean Bell slaying […]
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“The main goal of the future is to stop violence. The world is addicted to it.” -Bill Cosby Tweet
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[SIDEBAR: I found some of the following interesting definitions for demagogue online: “A politician who arouses fervor by appealing to the lowest emotions of a mass audience, such as fear, hatred and greed.” “A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices.” “Charismatic leaders willing to use emotionally-manipulative appeals coupled with […]
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David Crosthwait holds 39 patents in the United States, and 80 patents internationally. Most of his patents are for inventions that control temperature. He created the heating system for Radio City Music Hall and Rockerfeller Center. Tweet
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“No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.” -Voltaire Tweet
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