Post Hate Update: Free Pass and Local Corruption-A Need for Change!

We have obligations to ensure we don't give a free pass for hate nor turn a blind eye to obvious signs of corruption. While some of us empathize with people of certain racial and religious backgrounds when this weaves it's way into out local law enforce systems (it looks like one department) and we fail to correct misbehaviors when we see them, we in turn acknowledge the validity of such actions. We also encourage such behaviors to be repeated against other minorities and people's as a 'legitimate' (although technically illegal) way of dealing with a "undesirables" in our society. 

(..before you get all 😡 just remember you have to have read my other stuff to understand what I'm saying. I support police 100% and their mission. I support our Constitution and civil liberties contained within 110% as they are the only logical way to ensure our institutions are responsive to the collective will of the people. I know! I know! A dumb idea!)

It's one sign, out of a number of signs, we may not yet be ready to adapt as a system to something more supported, exportable as an ideology, and functional in performance (It takes a lot of effort to cover up bad behaviors. It takes away from actual police work. So we should create an efficient and transparent system.). We cannot have two systems of justice at work. (Its a mixed bag so far in our hypothetical scale of adjustment. Some post embarrassing video release kind of efforts but meaningful proactive reform hasn't happened yet. Its more of a political argument then one in which real people and their lives are seen as central to decision making. I say that as a light R....I think I'm still R based on values. I will probably be thrown out but I am Old Guard like the one's who supported abolitionism and Reagan like ideas. I'm not sure how many Old Guards there are left? It looks like we have been overshadowed by the new type. Also, I do not believe it is beneficial to switch our historical support for freedom to those who support less freedom just because they used the R name for their careers. You have to go a little deep in historical self-reflection to understand what I'm saying.)

I believe in theoretical arguments in so much as they explain truth and the need for greater integrity. At least two, and what appears to be three, local systems defaulted in favor of their good old boy clan. While we have seen this in many other places in our nation, and so far it has almost always ended in tears as a strategy, we have failed at times to detect and correct even when obvious (i.e. meaning we are aware but incapable or unwilling or something else to correct a broken system that still poses a risk. Always be ready for the something else. I may have a different explanation in a few months from now.).

One would expect the greater system to correct if it hope's to create a level of trust for the majority of "Americans" that feel shafted regularly by the sometimes subjective application of laws. Meaning we should not be serving American's (Traditional ethnocentric perspective that once reflected a single vantage point of a story of Americans from the Civil War until until a few years/decades ago. The Civil War changed our perceptions as two national views collided. One ideology took precedence but some of the values of the other crept back into our system through social networks and clan affiliations. It still poses a risk as a return ideology that already led to the sacking of our capital and numerous hate based behaviors. ) at the expense of "Americans" (The majority of society that is often seen as different because of racial and religious confusion and misguidance.) While many Americans know this on a realized level, it is still a hard sell to those who feel entitled to protect their own from consequence obviously warranted and earned.

That opens up an argument of two different societies with two different legal systems highly dependent on the somewhat spotty application of thoughtful justice. We have seen the end result of free passes in other nations that swept aside the rights of those they deem as less worthy (Entire segments of population throughout different regions and places that led to a break). Our nation is smarter then that and I know this isn't the end of the story. It would be a sad state of affairs if the grotesque and intentional destructiveness of the behaviors had a "wink and nod" result. This is also not a situation that reflects all situations across the country but one in which it relates in context to other situations through shared concern. We must maintain integrity as much as possible. 

I do think we as a nation will overcome hate and extremism in our systems, but as of yet some of us anchored in helping the few in detriment to the many (Its because there isn't a focus on the bigger principles of America). As more mixed race children grow up, global influence and exposure to new ideas rise there will be pressure on these stagnant and sometimes corrupt systems to change so as to reflect the needs of modern times. Corruption as defined by inability to uphold a greater purpose in relation to our written and unwritten values, laws, artifacts, oaths, social expectations and Constitution.

While those with power believe or don't believe in the same values of freedom, and it will be a mixed bag, we do have a responsibility to push corrupted systems to function as intended by not giving a free pass to hate just because "those" people are seen as having lower value in the grand scheme of things. These choices are wasting our human capital and our future. Subjective application of law is muting our future chances of success by prompting a huge portion of society that they may not be valued and their efforts will be fruitless (i.e. their input isn't valued and their returns will be minimal. Don't believe me? Ask some minorities. You can agree or disagree but if a huge percentage of society believes that, then it is what it is and wise leaders fix the problem. Maybe not but I would like to see a poll on it that has large enough sample size to be generalizable nationally just to be on the safe side. Until then, I could be wrong and can't say with pure definitiveness. Make your own judgement. I don't even care if I'm right. If I'm wrong I might say, "Wow, I was wrong and this particular poll means I need to adjust my hypothesis. Let me take a closer look at the objective facts and conclusion because I will change some assumptions". Its called L-E-A-R-N-I-N-G through evidence.)

I can tell you about human capital, I can tell you about the positive benefits of trust of institutions, and I can tell why it's important to have a central value system that ties us together. What I can't tell you is why some hate behaviors are normalized and given a free pass. What I can't tell you is how it will turn out for people like me who believe its important to have system integrity for economic, social, and moral purposes (Not that me or anyone else is perfectly moral. I got my faults but compared to these people, not too shabby. I got a good heart and have a history of trying when others did the wrong thing. I have been fairly consistently right in history. I could be wrong but I try and self check my options and alternative explanations. ). Let us not forget what is in the best interest of every freely born American/"American" (Regardless of what defaulted systems come try and mute that belief now and in the future.)

My plan in dealing with a lack of respect for human dignity, freedom and basic American values is this...Is it the same now as it was 3 years ago. I will be visible, I will challenge, I will not shut my mouth to appease corruption and hate, I will be polite, I will be open to apologies, I will forgive but not forget, and I will humbly suffer the consequences of having a moral conscious. I will do so with a smile as I know I'm standing up for something greater then myself. While I might be easily discarded because I'm one of the "little people" mixed with "those people", It is a pleasure to have a backbone against wrong doing. I might be wrong about a few things but I'm not wrong about this being wrong (If I'm wrong I'm likely wrong from not having all the info...but my heart is in the right place and I'm not wrong about the manipulative, hate oriented, and intentionally destructive behaviors.) Now line up! 

The nation may eventually suffer if it doesn't do a better job of creating inclusive buy in and/or correction for obvious wrongs no matter what the distorted political values of those making decisions. In other words, I plan on being a positive influence even if the dirty word of justice is conveniently stricken from our justice process (btw...I don't actually think it has. I think its refocusing to a greater more truthful cause. Our local systems are more spotty because their stakeholders are not "outsiders" as seen as those who are different. My family actually has a very long history in the area but that was sort of discounted in their distorted logic to help the families they liked through their self-enriching ego centric concept of "local".). 

As a person who has come to understand minorities (as much as any man like me can understand) I will give what advice I think might be prudent when systems default. Good advice, real advice, from a person who has experienced much.....

When a young person comes to me and says (race and religion neutral) "What should I do when the system treats me unfairly?" or "What should I do when those liars get a free pass?" or "What should I do when no one gives me a fair shake?" or "What should I do when the people around me fail to make decisions by our professed shared values?"

I will say to them.....

Be better! Be the best you can be! Never give up on the concept of freedom! Many have suffered for it and its just over the horizon it you reach out over there. Work hard, make something of yourself, and teach those dark souls that the future of this republic lays in our ability to create an inclusive perspective of our democratic national purpose. Those that misuse the system to help their kind, clan, buddies, friends, religion, party politic, race etc. do not understand what it means to be an American. They are not in the same game nor are they on the same path of development. You have a greater responsibility then them because you understand your part in making our values realized from generation to generation. Before they walk off in youthful naïve hopes of glory as young people often do, I will call his/her name again so I can warn, "You will suffer for it, take it as an honor and an oath" 

Being an American is the spirit of freedom that we pass from generation to generation. It is race and religion neutral. All may partake in freedom but they have a responsibility to uphold it even when the chips are down and the weight is heavy. Those who attach the concept of American to anything other then freedom, as managed by our democratic process, are confused and likely unfit for leadership roles. Let them not splinter our greater purpose for their side agendas. We must be unified in the health of our nation and our beliefs as a people. It starts in our hometowns.

What I think is reasonable in this situation is 1. Mental health help for those who caused the problem, 2. Reform of the department that acted as a clan enforcer (Not all but just a few officers 3-5 which might have some other issues.) 3. A requirement for the college who use nepotistic and disparate hiring practices to adjust their policies to better serve their stated mission and student population, 4. Review of the financial incentives that led to using hate as a tool and 5. the entire justice system whether local or nation to have a better commitment to their core stated purpose (Not the water cooler understandings either. They probably aren't going to do the later until we can do so on a local level. They define national laws by local laws. The only problem is, its not the law but its the application of it that is the issue. Its more cultural mixed with an inability to enforce accountability.). 

Seems like we are so confused until a video of obvious wrongs brings to our awareness many of the bad behaviors we long already knew was happening make us painfully aware of the façade. It's a shame we have no mechanism to deal with this prior. Its dangerous and it's sad if this is something that is happening throughout our nation. We can fix this, as soon as we fix ourselves and perspective of the importance ensuring democracy stays strong. Our values take commitment and reinforcement through positive change from time-to-time to ensure they stay relevant to the next generation (All the kids regardless of their background are relevant. I understand that flies in face of good old boy logic but its true. In my humble opinion, people's abilities and character are a more accurate differentiator among them than race, religion or clan. At least in a universal democracy it would look that way.)

Using the strength of the democratic, freedom leaning, modern nation as a goal I do not believe free passes are warranted. Shame if this comes to define us and our values. There is more to patriotism then blindly pressing a button to support a bankrupt agenda that doesn't include the rights of all Americans. I have great hope that we will begin to adjust as a nation toward a more enlightened viewpoint that likely leads us to a much stronger strategic position as a nation, as a people, and as a democratic ideology (Yes I understand I have a Muslim sounding name but maybe just maybe there is a hint of truth in what dribbles out of the side of my obviously deranged mouth*. Just a smidgen 👌).

*I mean deranged in the sense that I believe that if its possible these behaviors occurred, they seem reasonable, have reasonable support, and logically consistent, have witnesses then they warrant an actual investigation. Do I personally feel as a victim I should spend hours and hours wasting my time spelling out my version of the truth? No that sucks too! Its not fair and its designed to put pressure on victims! Yet if its a matter that this group is allowed to be a risk to their community and to other minorities then I say treat me like your cleaving meat (You know how in history how we treat those who stand up for a higher value system.). Its the American thing to do! (I guess the proof in pudding whether it lands on this kind of America, that kind of America, or something we all can agree with.)

** If for some reason I am right I would hope no one comes to protest or do anything of the sort. These are all good people in the area. There are just a few bad apples that have rotted the bunch in what appears to be cross contamination of couple of institutions in their tight social network. In this case, having people sort of review what happened, study it a little more, and judge it from an academics perspective is much more fruitful for development and application in other areas. While I hate to give up any semblance of privacy I nevertheless have a greater responsibility to my fellow Americans (The single conception kind.) to put one dent on a hate based network. Its shame, but it is what it is...roll the dice of fate (or free will or whatever. Just a term.). 

*** This article is designed to get you to think. It is being done for thinking purposes and free flowing solutions to problems that we are experiencing as a nation. If you think there is some benefit from what I'm saying then learn from it and it makes a dent in distorted logic, if you think its stupid then feel free to click off and enjoy the rest of your day. It is designed with positive national development conception in mind. Notice the words of inclusion and betterment. Notice how it encourages positive change by giving people the opportunity to change from the inside first. I tried my best to get people to think and take positive self reflective action for their own self benefit way way before now. Things are much more likely to fade into obscurity as a general theoretical argument if proactive change leads to proactive outcomes that ensure the developmental path is positive leaning toward healthy social, economic and political problem resolution.😕

Firefighting Training: Filling Dump Tanks

Source: Training for Failure

We engaged in some dump tank training and piggy backing of firetruck pumps for boosting power. What I'm going to say is that this fire department is out training every week and has a core active group of dedicated firefighters that keep the hall going. As a department that keeps up-to-date on safety and training they are one of the most skilled and agile in the area. They are often called for back up support for many of the other departments and often help train other departments. They are an asset to our community. 

 (Yes, even those who haven't trained much in years still need updated training. Whether full-time, part-time or volunteer the training is what helps develop a professional department and saves lives. Also why I advocate for funds to make this department a central training hub for the other departments. A little more resources, materials, and rotating fire lectures/training and we would be in an A game in a constructive way that better protects current local resources and future local infrastructure. Pipelines or Pipedreams?) 

Since we are in a rural and cold environment we have a lot of similarities with Canada and other rural environments. You can see one method in Canadian Firefighter Drop Tank Training and where firefighters get their water in Firefighter Insider Water Source. (Also why I like the idea of shared cross culture-boarder training in this region for some incidents. i.e. large forest fires and larger disasters.). If you search around you will find a lot of other examples. I thought it was good because of the environmental characteristics.

Training is vital to consistent high performance and outcome management. The margins of error are low when your dealing with lives. Its not just the type of training but how one trains that influence performance. Just like an athlete succeeds through training, fire departments succeeds through training. When live performance time comes (as a normal aspect the field), reactions should be near automatic to ensure performance under extreme duress when focus narrows.

The International Fire Chiefs Association's (IAFC) Ed Rush gives us two quotes to consider the importance of training in his article Training as If Your Life Depended On It!,

1. "Let no man’s ghost return to say his training let him down."

2. "Don't train till you get it right; train till you can't get it wrong!"

These quotes are important because this is how firefighters practice and if they are not practicing that way they should be. The essence of training is important in this department and departments throughout the country. We train, train, and train and there are lots of other things we do but the more we practice, the more lives saved, and the more we can help the community. We have much more we can do and are doing great with the resources we have (Sometimes there is a knowledge and a resource issues. That is common in rural departments. Bringing us to the local training hub concept again.).

We can see a few different types of training and their effectiveness from a Naval Post Graduate School thesis entitled 'Training for Failure in the United States'. The study explores challenges of different training methods and the stress, cognitive processes and decision making during performance situations. Such studies are important because they help us understand the need for diversity in training methods and solidifying concepts through sensory engagement.

I agree with many of the findings of the study (I also love the graphical explanations on learning.) Having different ways/methods of training, relaying and incorporating training information is important for skill retention and the ability to rely on those neural networks when the poo poo hits the fan! Things need to move quickly and operate like a well greased machine because seconds count. That requires some creativity in training (With rural departments its going to require a little more creativity I think.).

For example VR and kinetic actual training leads to greater retention through muscle memory and sensory encoding. Adding to that classroom and/or virtual training on fire theory, terminology and processes rounds out tactical kinetic knowledge with theoretical learning to give wider context to tactical activities. In other words, train often and train in different ways using different layers of knowledge (Why I'm thinking about donating VR Goggles through my small business.)

In this case going through the actual physical practice of using the drop tanks, mixed with instruction, and mixed with training in poor rainy conditions was helpful. It mimics better the elements beyond the classroom. The class room, along with other forms of training is important, but hands on training leads to muscle and sensory memory. It also teaches the softer leadership skills from natural human interaction. When action comes, they already know who knows how to do what! This can only come from training as a team (There is plenty of room for improvement but this is some good training.). 

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn"

~ Benjamin Franklin

(*FYI. Too bad we couldn't get government-private entities an opportunity to try out ideas with our department. Of course that should come with increased funding and support. As our area grows, the fire fighting needs and training needs to handle more commercial/industrial properties becomes apparent and important. Fire buildings, VR equipment, traffic items, and manuals/materials are all helpful. We do have the basic facilities. Just a thought. )

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There are other expenses though that will be coming for repair and replacement. If you want to donate as an individual or a company feel free to check us out on Facebook or give us a call/letter at Map. We are a community over here so warm wishes are also welcome. :)

CPI Index Rises: Oil and Gas Do Mix! 😫

Source BLS

CPI Index rose .5% in January. While the All Index saw a 6.4% rise over 12 months there were some mammoth whopper numbers out there (If you didn't know "mammoth whopper" is not an academic term.)! Let us think about the rise in Gas Utilities 26.7% over a year and fuel oil 27.7% (Those two seem a little guilting in impacting a root cause of cost increases.)!!! 

Electricity went up 11.9% which could bring forward an argument that diverse inputs into a plug and play upgraded electrical grid might allow us to avoid some costs when we can switch to different methods of powering our economy. That would take time so one has to balance the immediate with the right pressures for long term adjustments. Two things I think are interesting in when people talk about fighting inflation. That includes the gold standard (One might also consider precious metals/resource. Perhaps even a benchmark against fiat and gold standard to determine value of currency) basket and better energy management.  (There is a lot of debate about both the gold standard and the electric grid so just do your research and come to your own conclusions. I'm just including here because it is part of economic discussion. I don't have a conclusion either but have no problem thinking about the different ways in which something might work and then just prune them back to the most likely and logical. Could be this and could be that. I know little. Its not a problem because I think when it comes to this, no one knows much. Uncharted territory.  🤷)

You can read the index at January CPI Index

UP State Bank Offers Small Business Loans and Access to Federal Grants

Escanaba from a boat.

When local banks start to lend and fund small start-up businesses in their area we have the start of growth that impacts local residents directly (You can learn more about UP State Bank of Escanaba.). It is important for these businesses to find a place in the market change and upswing so wealth can be distributed through entrepreneurial activity in a way that directly impacts small businesses to fill opportunity gaps (i.e. local market problems). While this is a single incident posted in the news (there are likely many more), it is nevertheless an indication that there are some mechanisms in place to help entrepreneurs create start-ups and expand other businesses.

Focusing some of this on the downtown and creating packages of different grants, loans, and an administrator that can attract new businesses to the area and help them fund their vetted business plans make sense. Because we want our businesses to be contributing to tourism and our local lifestyle we want businesses downtown to have store fronts while still maximizing their income opportunities by selling outside the area. However, if we can find products that can be exported that will draw additional resources into the area they we should prioritize those a little (You need a balance of local oriented and export oriented to draw resources, new families, and new ideas.). 

Some of these start ups and already existing businesses will become bigger entities and some will fail. Its a natural cycle that weeds out good and bad ideas as well as ready and not ready business owners. Either way they will enhance the downtown and with each success and failure the resources that are drawn into the area will work their magic as entrepreneurs improve their businesses and in turn the area. If an entrepreneur fails they are the type that will try again in a few years after the sting stops hurting so attracting them to Delta County has a longer investment tail. Diligent opportunities learn to do it better next time! See Schumpeter Innovation

The grant is called FHLBI’s Elevate Grant Program and FHLBI's Bank of Indianapolis. 

See article.

 UP State Bank Helps Small Business

 

Why Its Important To Not Quit!: A Truer Definition of Leadership For National Development

The ability to go after one's goals day in and day out makes a difference in defining not only the person but also us as a society and people. We are defined by our leadership and their ability to enhance and coordinate human capital (in addition to other resources). We cannot do that unless we are broadly developing leaders and people throughout our nation. Some circles don't see the necessity in fair treatment while many others know its the only path forward (I guess that is part of the definition.). Leaders are defined by trials and tribulation, they are not defined by things like wealth or even political position (Its a different type of power. See an article/study on power types)

America should be the land that develops leaders across broad segments of our population (We are on that path and further than most other nations. There is still work to do.). It is one of the only paths forward and leads to a much stronger universal democracy that works off of different assumptions about human similarities and value (i.e. the value in each other not chained to erroneous assumptions about superiority, race, religion, etc.)Where there are existing road blocks we need to remove them. Where there is nepotism that hampers people's full potential we should open the doors to clearer thinking and stronger leadership skills. 

Our nation is on the path to change, development, trials, challenges, tears, joys and ultimately if enough leadership comes forward to successes. Those are successes that increase our options and chances. Nothing can define the next generation of leadership other then the seed of inspiration buried deep within their core. It is our role to bring those seeds forward into the light so they master our challenges (That is also why values are important for everyone. This is why I strongly encourage not to make Congressman Santos our next chosen leader for the free world no matter how stellar his background. Ok sorry I went a little far with that. 😬). Our sprouting leaders will come to define themselves and the generation after them. Leadership should be anchored by potential and actualized traits and not by social circle alone (I mean if we truly want to succeed as individuals, society, businesses, and nation. History has taught us what happens when leadership is defined to a small group of people. Decision making ability declines, corruption increases, nepotism makes its way into the culture, and general poor decision making and decline because activities are defined by social/power positions and not by the merit of ideas or activities.). 

No matter what you do in this life do it the best you can. That is your only duty to yourself and it leads to skills that can help others. It can be anything like sports, education, starting a business, or anything else. If you want to succeed and got the grit to make it happen, forget the critics, and do what your inner guide tells you to do. If you challenge people's assumptions there will be many times you will look to your left and right and see no one with you but once you have broken those assumptions cleanly you look again and see people as far as the eye can see over the horizon (I think if people knew what leadership actually was they would drop the misperceived notions of glory, fame, and self validation. It is a responsibility and a joy to influence one's environment in a positive way. It will come with a burden...but also a chance.)

I love these motivational videos! If it motivates you to achieve your goals and go after your dreams (micro) then great....you are contributing to our national human capital development (macro). It is possible to develop people broadly and develop our nation through inclusive more up-to-date, evidence based, leadership models. There are people, hidden gems, and people with real skills that are out there. Leaders can come from any background. Some of our assumptions must change. I support grooming people for success to help themselves and help their nation. 

 

Happy Valentines Day Poem by “A Red, Red Rose,” by Robert Burns (1759-1796)

Life is short and its the little things that count. Play of words is part of poetry and those are designed to tantalize our soul. I'm an amateur poet but nothing like these guys/gals. To me poetry is a puzzle and of symbolic meaning and if you spend enough time thinking about a poem and its meaning you can decipher a pattern. That pattern is one's perceptions that are written into the poem and is contained within the symbolic meaning of the words themselves. Most of the time its not intentional but there are a few in history that played more deeply with language to create intentional puzzles. Read how Poetry Rhymes and Patterns are one level but the language choice and its rooted symbol is another. You could map the root image as much as the language. We encode language and symbolism deeply and its a type of unique language in and of itself. There are reasons why that specific word was chosen by a master poet to mean something very specific at that unique location in the poem to enhance a work of art. The context, sequencing, symbolism, depth, and associated means create a story when woven together.  Feel free to support your local poets society. Here is the Society of Classical Poets

“A Red, Red Rose,” by Robert Burns

O my Luve is like a red, red rose

That’s newly sprung in June;

O my Luve is like the melody

That’s sweetly played in tune.

So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,

So deep in luve am I;

And I will luve thee still, my dear,

Till a’ the seas gang dry.

Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,

And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;

I will love thee still, my dear,

While the sands o’ life shall run.

And fare thee weel, my only luve!

And fare thee weel awhile!

And I will come again, my luve,

Though it were ten thousand mile.

American Queen Voyages Coming to Escanaba in May (Applied Economic Theory?)

In the spirit of growth, eco tourism, and renewed interest in our Great Lakes, the American Queen Voyages is starting to bring tourists to Escanaba in May of 2023 (Cruise Line Adds Escanaba, Feb. 13th, 2023). I can go on and on about how awesome this is going to be in relation to some of the other developments around the area such as Billerud, $200 million state investment, hotel, ship building, and other great things activities in the works (i.e. what some investors might be missing on.  I won't because it is obviously wonderful and its starting to highlight the area as an investment, vacation, industry and start-up location.

The tourists are going to see some interesting things that help expose them to the culture of the area. 

"Sayklly’s Confectionery & Gifts, the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, U.P. Veterans Museum, and Webster Marble “Inventing the Outdoors” museum. This stop will also feature educational cultural sessions on Native American stories and values with Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company. (Cruise Line Adds Escanaba, Feb. 13th, 2023, para 4)

Older Example
Nonspecific Location
See how multiple industries
could work together on specific
products for the market?

Good choices! Too bad we didn't have a wall or mini sports museum with historical pictures and labels of  different sports that have played in the area. For example, some of the early football teams, dog sledding, Native American games, baseball, etc. Show that there are real people living here and there is a history. You could maybe ask the Escanaba Fan Club if they could work with the public, historical society and local tribes to put something together for the city (I think it would be good exercise for community good will building that reaches out to diverse members of our population to do something construction. Maybe some of the kids would like to get involved and learn more about the sports in the area beyond the one's they are currently playing. Perhaps they can meet and learn about other activities. Sports is about health and confidence building. That should include exposure to other sports so as to find a good health match. I say that as a person familiar with sports and its positive influence on people's lives. Many people stop playing sports after highschool and then get out of shape because they didn't learn the "health" skills. It took me many years later to learn them.). Also likely a good chance to get donations if circulated you state your looking for historical pictures in a community newsletter. It would have to include the history of sports and not just basketball, wrestling, hockey and football. While I love those sports too there are others that highlight the diversity of sports in the area! just saying! 💁

I'm more on the applied theory side (Disclaimer. Theories explain phenomenon in our market and are based on a predictive hypothesis. One studies such a hypothesis to create a theory. See Theories and Hypothesis for a better explanation. In capitalist societies each person acts in their own self interest {and collective} and that can come from the prompting of government or through private investors {large and small}. Finding a way to hedge the needs of both can go a long long way. The one I'm playing with is The Theory of Interactive Transactional Clusters for Innovative Economic Growth that seeks to ensure a diverse, robust, and innovative economy that meets local stakeholder needs. I have seen a few others developing similar theories. I got the idea from SD fishing and maybe or maybe not seeing something on coordinated economies, Schumpeter, and Theory of Firms. Not sure. I actually don't remember. I think that is accurate. 

Influence illustration of 
cluster Sponsors.

🤔)

(There are lots of steps between A and Z and very many places to be derailed. Its also not a finished theory. I specifically wrote it to a certain point and then switched to having the market start to define it through organic self-interest and/or natural relations determined through content analysis. Proper information and vision is important. So is the process of allowing for personal choice and buy in would be important for the long term health and utility of a cluster through self . 

You can map a cluster and its potential.

(I'm in the process of rewriting and am sort of looking at the the activities in the market as a guide on what might be working on a "real" level. That helps to keep theories applied from market feedback. New information and adjustments creates an open adaptive system of a learning organization. The theory is the guide while the actions of the market are the feedback that improves theory for practical application. At least in theory! LOL)

You have to look at
the market from multiple angles.

(Let us go a little deeper into this idea. What if you needed a fast innovative products that will help our industries and military both push their innovative capacity together. You would then provide an industry-government-local stakeholder opportunity of development. Industry might include investments, entrepreneurs, local businesses, etc. Government might include local, state, federal, military, civilian, etc. Local includes local buy in of development and making changes that allow such investments. It also might include helping locals develop their own businesses on the upswing and/or get in on investments through a Delta County Hedge Fund or something that is funded by large and small investors.

Will our market
take on a more
 digital platform?
What are the theories
that deal with rapid
innovation?

(In theory, as a theory is proposed and it develops organically as a natural feedback look it starts the process of self validation. While other studies will determine the strength of different connections the self validation is a "finger in wind" sort of activity that moves beyond face validity. One could measure on the way but it will be follow up studies that will ensure to what extent how components work and the strength between them. The market development aspect of the theory is the "real" development that models adjust to reflect. While the a model can be proposed based on other studies, it is the market that makes it valid. Other studies are drawn from individual observations but in this case we are taking many observations and putting them into a semi formulated theory that needs actual market activity to complete.)

Ways in which large and small 
business can find spots.

At this point, I would think local governance might keep in mind rewriting outward communication (marketing or govt. webpages) to be target audience leaning (They have relevant, up-to-date info, SEO, readable formats, cell based browser compatible, places to ask questions, etc. that are needed by locals, investors, and information that is picked up by search engines.), downtown improved through start-up/investment interest, "getting the word out" for other area improvements, adjusting local governments toward coordination, and encouraging industrial interest by putting in place good policies that foster buy in from industry and community. (All in all there is some indication that different entities/stakeholders are semi-loose in process of coordinating. i.e. Billerud. ). There is more to describe as one could do volumes to describe basic ideas but this is coffee drinking highlights.

Ok...that's enough for an article. 

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Esky has been on a decline.
This is an opportunity to change that.
All systems must rejuvenate or readjust.
In this case we are connecting to market.

Remember this article is made to think through the use of cognitive engagement. It might be worth something, or nothing so one could click off and enjoy their day. This may or may not be a good idea, but it is an idea. If we are to be an adaptive society we will need ideas and effort. Universal democracy with widespread human capital development {among other things} leads us down a stronger strategic path. I'm seeing this occur here in a positive way. There is another sort of layer to this in terms of factors of perpetual sustainability that are beyond this post. Similar reading might include DC Multi,Sub Transac, DC Start-Up, MNC Headquarters, Research Questions, San Diego Fishing, Expanded Marketing, Esky Tourism, SMC Esky, Tourism Manu, Rebuild Esky downtown, Financial Info, Supersize Esky, Billerud, DC Shipping, DC Hedge Fund, Billerud Bullish, The Hunt

A city style cluster has many different 
working parts. Everything from how the courts
function to how the roads function 
are part of the same process. Its 
an interwoven system. Each aspect
influences the others. 

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