Analyzing Trends
February 4, 2009
Have you ever seen a tattoo on someone? Or do you have any tattoo on your body as you are reading this? Have you ever asked yourself, what is so trendy about a tattoo? What is so special about making some kind of body marks, drawings and/ or paintings? This writing is about some new trend called tattoo making and ringing body parts. A justified case study on tattoo, nose rings and lips rings may not be easily made in just a simple writing; however, I will try to do justice to this and still make it concise. Just before I continue, let me digress a little by saying that having had a diploma in General Agriculture plus another Bachelor degree in Agricultural Economics; I know to a large extent about branding and the essence of branding. To a large extent, It is solely for identification purpose…Among several other reasons. It is so that the farmers don’t misconstrue or mix up the breeds of flocks, so that they don’t make mistake in overdosing the same animal in the course of administering some form of treatment or the other. Also, it is for the farmer to be able to recognize the particular animal that has been mated on the farm. It is to also distinguish which animal has undergone artificial insemination from the ones that has naturally mated and so on. Right from the olden days up to now, farmers have engaged in branding their livestock so that they won’t get lost, mistakenly mixed up with another farmer’s flock, or get stolen or missing. Cattle are painted in ink. Some livestock and even dogs are hooked with rings in noses, ears, necks, et.al.
Enough on Agrology class! We are analyzing the common trends such as tattoos, nose and lips rings. Somehow it seems to me that we are really in the age of paradox. I mean, an age where what used to be contempt is now being celebrated. Slaves used to be branded with marks and rings in times of old. The slave masters do so in order to prevent their slaves from running away. Masters may design the ring in a way that will make it easy to see each slave from afar such that such slave becomes known, distinguished from the rest of the other slaves on sight. Today, what used to happen to slaves and beasts has become fashionable to man. The trend has begun where men are freely dressing up as slaves and beasts were compelled to appear in times of old. The reverse angle is that animals no longer have branded materials as the case was in times of old. There is no more slave trade yet we have the reminders of these experiences around us today. There is now such thing as Animal rights. So, men and women are now feeling the pains those animals used to feel. The rights of men to live a dignified life are now exchange for animals. Men are now taking on the experience which was once “animalistic”, animal-oriented and slavery oriented. Men and women are now branding their bodies like animals bodies used to be branded. They are now painting their bodies as animals used to be painted, ringing their bodies as slaves and dogs would have been ringed. We are stooping so low all in the name of being trendy through tattoos making and body ringing. What does it really mean to be fashionable? Is it only through tattoo fashion and body ringing that true trends can be quantified?
It’s now becoming “normal” and fashionable to have a ring in the tongue, nose, lips, and so on. There is always a difficulty identifying a man who dressed like a lady with so many rings in his ear, nose, and mouth, all in the name of trend. Those crazy trend pioneers who make people insert pins in the mouth, lips, tongues and some other parts of the body; were not dully informed about what they are doing and so can not inform other concerned people that there could be some dangers of infection or some possibilities of cancerous growth resulting from such holes that were made as a result of rings or tattoo designs. In asking why they do it in the first place. Some do these tattoos because they wanted to gain attention from other people. Attention seeking individuals could have resulted from having been a child without enough care. Such childhood programming arising from abandonment from parents which a child may be trying to reconcile, resolve as adult, could lead to tattoo and ring fashion endpoint. The worst scenario is this, that some folks don’t actually have any reason for painting themselves in tattoos. Some do it in order to blend in, out of peer pressure, and to have a sense of belonging. On the other hand, there are those who do not even know why they are doing what they are doing. I understand that there are new businesses arising from this trend. These businesses are devoted to making these tattoos for those who want to have it on their body. It’s regarded as a fashion business because some people believe that it beautifies them, and if it looks good on others, why not try it on. Hence, there is a need for someone to make it for those who want it on. There are some forms of competitions surrounding it. Somehow, whose tattoo is the best? The most pronounced tattoo? Which is the most complex tattoo? There is a group or the other on social networking websites which has emerged from tattoo fashion and trends.
As more and more people tend to celebrate how much branded they are. What do we see tattoo resulting into? Will more people begin to behave in part as animals? Will there be more slave mentalities? Or men and women would rise up to live a life of decency, moderacy, dignity and integrity? Will men live as men and dress like we want to be addressed? Think on these things.
Social networking site abuse…[Can this be a joke?]
January 3, 2009
Let me tell you a joke. There is nothing people cannot do to get money in this life. Since, the advent of social networking sites, a lot of sad, lonely and depressed people are finding solace. There is a place [website] to while away time. But is time supposed to be wasted? There are various forms of abuse of time and chance. Some abuses are in guise of pasting indecent pictures, videos, articles, links and more. The abuse is becoming more and more rampant by the day. One of these abuses is in guise of people wanting to create a group or the other for the purpose of just starting one.
Recently, some folks were planning to start a forum on a social networking site like “Facebook”. They thought of what they could call their new group. When they could not arrive at a reasonable conclusion, since it was a purposeless group they resulted to call it anything. At their wits end, they had a funny idea. It was with an ulterior motive of raising funds for personal purpose. So they created their social networking site group. It was such that were on “Facebook”. This group was named: “More money”. Their new group is for those who need some money. I couldn’t stop laughing when I heard their story. “Hurry! Join this new group on “Facebook” for those who want some more money?”
Alas! That is ridiculous! Who doesn’t want money for Christ sake?! And the funniest aspect of it was that if you are interested, all you need do is just click on join this group icon. And then you are a member and you can share the money also. But then, you must invite more people to that group. And then the money will not go round the group members any more since a lot of people are involved. In order to solve the problem; everyone who joined had to pay for membership and registration identity .And then, some money was raised again. And the Admin of the group got “richer”! They duped poor people!
Actually, this sound too exaggerated to be true. The fact is that some groups are not necessary at all on social networking sites. There are some irrelevant causes whose activities don’t transcend the internet. So why waste precious time on such? Here is the moral lesson: Don’t just join groups without participating in it. It’s a waste of time and an abuse of Social networking sites. Don’t start a fabricated fund raising group. You will soon be caught up with! And don’t give your money to causes you are not sure, which you have not thoroughly investigated
Individual process for innovation actualization
December 19, 2008
There is an individual course work and progression towards innovation realization. We all have a responsibility in this journey. We need to ask if all around us; we are supporting innovation and innovators. If we embrace noble dreams, visions, and ideas of others irrespective of their brand names.We will be objectively do that.
Needless to add; if we must operate intelligently towards innovation actualization; we must not allow any idea to die in our hand, or in the file somewhere in our desks. Don’t forget that there is power in one man’s decision. And any innovative opportunity buried away in your drawer either consciously or unconsciously is a fight against innovation actualization. The odd may be insignificant today but it poses a very great evil at the next innovation world we are approaching very shortly.
There is an unconscious realization that innovation decay and idea rut are unrealistic. The quickest way to end the next age impending development and advancement is to oppose innovation today. The fact remains that certain innovation in the next age will come with their pedestal firmly braced upon the previous generation and works. They will look like a “new” brand from the old.
Therefore, do not permit any brilliant idea expiration in your hands. Don’t sanction evil reports and then allow good suggestions get ignored in a meeting. Don’t oppose any noble idea or any opportunity for growth just because of ego. Do not attack the reputations of others in order to become popular; do not stop people’s dreams by your own influence. This is the gradual road there- our daily routines, our smallest decisions, our policies and the personal decisions we make.
As much as you can; try to bond with people; bond with change agents, create a community, start a positive epidemics of change, encourage change agents out there. Above all, if you cannot beat them, do not join them. Don’t give up, let up or shut up! Never allow mediocrity reign, do not celebrate corruption, or worship people because of money.
Innovative process.
December 17, 2008
Innovation process is in a defined order ; at the beginning of every innovation, you must be prepared to stand alone. It is after you have been able to survive the test of time that you stand out.Then people will rally round you. If you are scared to step out on a limb, stand alone and have your own shadow seen with your new idea; you will never make it to the limelight with it. Your idea will be doubted and you will appear suspicious to people. It is so sad that what most people look out firstly after thinking up an idea is for people’s approval.That is too early to do.Although, that is important but that is not the first thing you are supposed to look out for.Firstly, you are expected to prove yourself by putting your new idea to test in a seemingly impossible environment. if you can succeed there, then you can succeed anywhere.You will win. You will get to recieve admirations, acceptance from people later,usually in bits and pieces. In levels and degrees. Investors are constantly looking out for those who will be able to do that and more; then they are ready to invest because they are certain that you know what you are doing.
This writing is meant to accelerate your thoughts. It is meant to show you the pathway of an average innovation, to challenge you to follow it, to encourage you to put your idea out in the open and brace up for criticism, to remind you of why you need to reinvent if you are old, to tell you to continue to sustain the momentum of positive actions and valuable routines, to encourage you to take giant steps even when you don’t really know what the outcomes will be like, to help you brand and re-brand yourself, to take deliberate actions towards your idea. To try it out whether or not it will sell, whether or not you are new. In this writing, i have attempted to show you how to take deliberate actions that will lead your idea into the market of acceptance from the regions of unknown and unproved. I have stressed the reason why you need to remain an inventor, even when your invention is not known or celebrated yet.
Invention is the greatest advantage that man can ever have. The greatest of men that we read of today were inventors who were not scared to be called wasteful, rejected or accused. Invention comes by, with, from, out of, through change. Therefore it is vital that we master change so as to have an edge. The innovative process is a change process. The art of mastering these processes is what count. Since the beginning of time, change has been happening and the race has always been a matter of adapting to those changes. Since the old eras of civilizations; the world has seen enormous, mind blowing and thrilling changes. Although some of this changes were mind numbing for man. Most changes however has been the case of going from one level of advancement unto another. And in order to stay abreast, alert, attuned and competitive amidst these various psycho -cataclysmic challenging events, there is need to be intuitive, innovative, alert and attuned. Few of the changes we have seen were gradual and slow but most of them are the kind of changes that occur at light speed; such that could run you crazy if not well prepared for. It is no longer a question of being current or being informed rather it is of being able to predict, forecast and take advantage of change. It’s required that we diagnose the yet to happen events early on, so as to brace up for them. Then going ahead to position ourselves in the future will be reasonable.
Having an edge could be in so many ways. For instance in business, being able to bond with the great market forces rather than fight and strike against them could be an edge. It could be in becoming a part of the movers, determinant forces, through value and solving some of the problems that comes in the line of the business. It could be in being able to break monopoly, hoarding system for the benefit of people and the business. Rather than approaching these as substitute to the other, you see it as complementary goal to be met. At times, you may be “new” but being able to take hold of the benefits available without reaping your employees, clients/customers could be an edge over your competition. At other times, it could be in your ability to bring something more valuable with you into the market such that, you are regarded as a force to reckon with, as part of the market movers and decision makers…The future still require more value in our business sectors. We have not totally explored customer service to the optimum. We have not explore timeliness in delivery of valuable products and services to the brim. We have not all achieved our desired sales or reach optimum profits from sales of goods and services. For a new company to survive; it could be require that it takes cognizance of her system, running operations so as to protects the interests of her shareholders heartily. What we will be able to say of such new company in the end will be, that it has innovative edge over most older companies, it met in business.
Today’s new companies may be able to survive in the market primarily through their innovative edge and through their ability to study and master the innovative process of other companies.Why? because most of the future decisions that the older companies may be taking will be threatening the existence of new businesses. And more will be required of them to prove their authenticity. In the market, the fact still remains that any old business that will be able to adjust her policies so as to accommodate and later “engulf” the new businesses may be the ones with an edge. Since, the new are likely to be preyed upon by the old. Then, the sector will therefore grow more and more and continue to remain competitive. It is the ability to take the market by surprise…the ability to bring value through introduction of indispensable products and/or services that in certain ways would force others to change policies. That will be the edge for some old and new businesses.
In respect to the future and the market, the futuristic decisions you make today to take over, overcome monopolistic policies may be the edge your company may ever have. Generally speaking, it is in being able to take such uncommon decisions of the future right now, that brings you into an innovative cliff where you can stay on the vantage and take more edge ahead of other companies. Although,some new companies may be skeptical about introducing their discoveries into the market just because of the cost and since they are new. However, it may be wiser to do so, where the invention is so promising and it is an invention that has never been. The certainty of succeeding with it may not be obvious yet. However, it may bring its dividends much later. The reason why we are having fewer inventions today is because, companies are considering the cost of losing from invention much more than the benefits that may come with it. When we start to plan our budget with reasonable considerations for inventions whether they fail or not; we will begin to see inventions that will likely bring an edge. What I am saying in essence is that, it does not matter for now whether or not your idea will sell. But trying it out, defying the order, and bravely experimenting irrespective of the potential loss that may be surrounding that idea is what matters. It does not necessarily have to be known to sell, to win or succeed. What matter is to try it out irrespective of the cost involved.
This is how to control an empire without a throne!…The place of power cannot be over-simplified. There are just weak and powerful people ion life. I called the strong powerful because they decide the fate of the weak in the society. One of the fewest keys you can use to influence any people ,culture, race, society is power.To be powerful means different things to different people. The intention of power seekers could be easily changed in the process of searching for power.However, it does not rule out the fact that power has its place in leading, directing and turning a society aright.
In bid to be powerful, most people run towards the polls not knowing that there are some other people who stay behind the scene influencing the decisions of those elected leaders. That in itself is governance from the back doors. The corridors of power is filled with the actual powerful people. It is by being there that you are able to control the kingdom. So, how do you get there? The answer is in taking over the empire indirectly through influence and relevance.Releveance is not a function of impacts made and not positions held,It is by taking over kingdoms that we can control empires without physically sitting upon thrones.This is more than positions.It is beyond politics and elections . It is through influence and impacts that we can convince people and win the masses to our side.By influencing all sectors possible. By reaching out beyond the four walls of the church or any rteligious organizations. By seeing far into the horizons. Predicting the future based on sound research. Considering possibilities that could be that is not yet.
Possessing the mindset of kingdom rulers is one vital requirement for taking over any empire. This is a mindset of service, sacrifice, responsibility , and diligence.It is what the leaders of old possessed. In order to take over empires,kingdoms, territories, businesses, communities or societies. We have to know more than their incubent leaders,C.E.Os,Managers, et.al.If you don’t learn to speak the language they really understand, you cannot influence people. you need to start speaking in the midst of your enemy, if you want to rule in their midst.To speak at all, you must have done something noteworthy. You must be confident.Information breeds confidence. It is their confusion that will make them call for right and relevant information that you have.It is their being stuck that will seek for what you have to offer. It is having the uncommon answers and unique skills that will make them vacate their seats for you.
Have you ever tried to ask yourself who possess the wealth of the public in their private accounts? Are they not those in power? We can get it out of their hands through wisdom,staretegies,diligence and more. This is a new era! Are you ready? This is the beginning of wealth transfer. Brace up, lace up! Be sure of your self! It is time to lead fromwhere you are.This is power-oriented world. It is a power game!
It’s not just getting any man. It’s about getting the man of your dream. Your kind of person. A man that willmake you fulfilled. It is possible to get that kind of man. Although getting the man of your dream may be tedious and tiring at times especially when you don’t have the right and necessary clues.It is possible to get married without manipulations
Some writers have propounded disappointing clues for women.They thought them to play tricks that made them regreted their actions in the long run.Ladies were taught to win the men’s heart through delicious meals, make-ups, skimpy wears, and more.They were told that food is the way to any man’s heart. So to get him just pass a pipe through his belly to bait him. Wrong!What happens once the meals are over? After the foods got digested? Not all men are gluttons like Esau.
The truth is Men love to date pretty ladies. When her intelligence matches his;then there is no better match. Men may loveto hunt for a lasdy but they hate rivalry. When its too competitive, some men easily back out. Some ladies love to play that delay game with the men they love. It is ussually regretful thing to do. Men may love any bold lady they come across. But their silent question is will she be submissive?wise They want their lady to be smart and wise ;but their silent question is will she be supportive at the same time. In so doing men try to protect his ego and back trails in terms of future.
Some ladies seek for men as a lady .The truth is that you need to understand how men think.Once you understand how they think; then you need to know enough to still be able to follow as though you don’t know anything. It’s a crazy logic being you are dealing with; you know. Anyway here are some more clues:
#1. Play down your wisdom and intelliegence delberately.Behave as his student intentionally. If you don’t , you will keep on arguing and fighting.It will only scatter things the more. If you know that you are wiser than him. Do not flaunt it. So that he won’t feel threatened. Rememebr that you are not trying to win a fight but a man over. If you observe that he is wiser than you can cope. No fears. Just try to read wider, read all the books you can. Not romance books! You know it is the mind building work you want to do here. Read wide to broaden your reasoning. This new level of thinking attained will impress him. Sharpen up your thinking so that you can brainstorm while together. Advance the frontiers of knowledge because men are logical being and they want to brainstorm. If your thinking is shallow then there will be a problem.
#2. Find out his passions and dreams; you should always try to wrap most of your discussion around there. That is the area of his interest. Ask him about his dreams, visions, interests and passion.Discuss him more than you discuss yourself. It is not going to remain like that forever. Common!
#3. Be a good conversationalist. Some men may forget food if they see a good female conversationalist. They can get enthralled! You just have to know what to discuss per time. I think by discussing in line of his job, career advancement, promotion, dreams,passions and more. You will get him carried away. Find out what are the things that make him tick? Try to figure it out through his friends,sibblings,parents ,et.al.Find out his interests and join him right there. Men sometimes get excited over meaningless games. You just try to celebrate that “meaningless” game and you will see him getting glued to you by the day.
#4. Ask questions about his future more than about his pasts. This is one area where some ladies blow it. Missing it because they tend be eager to learn everything all at once. To make him feel comfortable and secure with you,take it slowly. I wonder why ladies always want to know how bad he has been when you are already too involved.What different does it make. It’s in the past now. You can be sure that he’ll try to shy away from such talks. He will avoid you gradually becauseyou are a saint Mary. If you are too persistent concerning the past how can you see where he is heading? You can leave that topic till you have earned enough of his trust. And that takes time.
#5 . Don’t you ever think that sex will tie him down to you. Some are afraid of losing a man; so they try to tie him with sex, pregnancy and the likes. Don’t just give him sex so that you
Won’t regret of not having known his history whether or not he is H.I.V status
#6. Wise up! Talk about investment opportunities. Talk about how to increase his financial portfolios. Then He will love you more. It is not so much about you. It is more about who you want to win over. Until you have won him over, it is not yet about both of you. It will be a win-win but you will have to earn trust.
#7 try to make him feel comfortably secured. Try not to ask too much questions. Even then, ask more questions than you talk .Then, pose as his student, the reason being that some men love to be in control and they love to teach and feel important and as a very wise person. If you can help him polish that area, you will
The 21st century crime!
June 5, 2008
Its a crazy, so world full of scammers![criminals].It’s so funny and ridiculous that, you may never realize how the epidemics of scamming[crimes] can go beyond what we ever bargained for. It is not even enough to beware and be warned of scammers. It is important not to encourage it. It is necessary we pray against It. It is vital to cast out the spell from people through serious enlightenment. It is very vital to think of the solution to it. There is always an alternative, if only people can think deeply.
Scammers are all over our world today. It’s like everybody is trying to scam everybody else. It is those who are greedy for gains and not contented that falls into their trap. It is those who are shallow and don’t ask questions in details that fall a victim.
I wonder when will scamming ever come to an end? I think it is a question we need to ask daily. We are fragrance and flavor in this world. We are the salt of the earth; we are the light of the world. Let us think about this!
May be the problem has to do with ignorance. May be we need to pass the right information around. The information that will be boldly written that internet crime can reap a nation of her values, dignity, reputation and worth. The unique information that will say that, her valuable worth could be drained. It can lead to gradual loss to all. It can lead us back into slavery and primitiveness. It can lead to an unexpected national bankruptcy which we may never foresee. It can be a two edged sword in guise! It is a gradual theft that will later lead to an unconscious robbing of an entire nation; which you can never imagine. You may never believe it if you are told that this crime will someday lead to some part of the population refusing to work and embrace the dignity of labor. Then, there will be a great intellectual loss. There will be a gradual lowering of the people that falls within the work-force in the nation. We will keep increasing in population but fewer people will be doing the work to serve others. A slower production in the industrial sector will arise. It will lead to scarcity and poverty. As a result , those who were working but having no result as compared to those who are scammers will become frustrated. They will feel cheated; they will feel their efforts are not appreciated. Then, the race will no longer be to celebrate those things that really matter most. Rather, the mundane, obscene, vulgarity and more. The beauty of life will be lost. Then the fight for such things like ethics, character ,dignity of labor, morality, right customs, excellence, moral standards, values, respects and more; will all be lost.
The 21st century crime is cheap-wealth hunting…not only is the robber a person unknown but he is also untaught. That is to say that, in robbing others, he was never well informed that himself is being robbed! His act of robbing through the internet is devaluing himself indirectly. People need to be taught, enlightened and thoroughly informed that there is nothing like a free meal in this life. Everything has its own consequence and rewards. There is a law of the harvest; a law of consequence and repercussions. And this is where you and I need to wake up. We cannot leave this to an agency or a non-profit organization to handle single-handedly. All hands must be on deck. We must never celebrate a fraudulent rich individual in our community and society at large. We must stop to give them an audience everywhere we see them.