Jefferson Martina and the island of Curaçao

Modeling Enterprise Architectures

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:26:07 +0100

Business Process Management is one of the few courses from in bachelor of Information Science that I can truly say is useful. Besides business process modeling we were also taught how to model enterprise architectures.

I am currently working on a new business endeavor and my modeling skills came in handy for creating the supply chain diagram. Not that it’s difficult to create one or anything.

The supply chain diagram shows how the enterprise works together with business partners to produce the goods or services for the customers. You can look at it as a abstraction of the business model.

I’m not going to show the actual diagram I created, because that would ruin the surprise. But here is a clear example of a supply chain diagram of Center Parcs taken from the article of Koning et al.

[ Tool for BPM gliffy.com ]

1001 proverbs in Papiamentu

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:47:24 +0100

This book is a tribute to the colourful Papiamentu language. A language spoken by only 260.000 people on three islands of the former Dutch Antilles; Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba. Although this language is only spoken in a small region, this collection of proverbs shows how by use of creativity, humour and love the Papiamentu language managed to develop and maintain itself.

Papiamentu is an essential part of the island culture. It is important not to lose the beauty and richness of a cultural heritage as recent political and social developments can change the existing culture. People who know their past can build towards a better future.

On the website you can buy the book or donate it to different schools on the ABC islands. It is definitely a book you need to have in your collection of Papiamentu literature.

[source & image: 1001proverbio ]
[source: Karel’s Blog ]

Napoleon Hill

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:26:33 +0100

Napoleon Hill

“To abstain from the enjoyment which is in our power, or...

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:23:00 +0100

“To abstain from the enjoyment which is in our power, or to seek distant rather than immediate results, are among the most painful exertions of the human will.” - N.W. Senior

I’m excited about #2012 . Working hard on my...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:11:46 +0100

I’m excited about #2012 . Working hard on my ideas.

gary:

2012 will be the year consumers “a scale” begin to air their dirty laundry on the social web and the impact will be substantial if it happens to a brand more than 5,10 or 100 times. This video shows you the blue print

Listening to some Levi Silvanie after work, relaxing, before I...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:34:00 +0100

Listening to some Levi Silvanie after work, relaxing, before I head of to the library to study.

Credits:
Produced by Oscar Bor
Co.produced by Levi Silvanie
Mastered by Julio Hernandes
Artwork by Selwyn de Wind

Oneway Melodies 2010

Fuikdag 2012 [ via @QDElMago ]

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:36:41 +0100

Fuikdag 2012

[ via @QDElMago ]

Mind

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:58:00 +0100

We don’t think as much as we should, unless of course, when we think about it.

Some nights I stay up late just thinking about things. My thoughts are very random, but they usually revolve around life. From people I know, to things I still have to do or accomplish, everything from the cosmos and the beginning of time, to time itself.

Why do we think the way we think? When you think about it, when we think, it’s just chemical reactions and a constant creation of new neuron connection transmitting chemical signals. We think we have a greater purpose in life, but do we?

What’s the difference between you, an ape or a dolphin? The only difference is that we evolved faster. If you think about it we still have the same purpose, survive. We survive by reproducing, creating one better version of us with greater chance of survival. The monkey, the dolphin, the rat, the dog are all doing the same thing. Humans think we are smarter and better than the rest. But in essence we are doing the same thing as every living creature, we reproduce and then we die.

We have to think of ourselves not as humans above nature. We have to see ourselves as part of nature. One piece of the system. There’s more to the universe than just planet earth, than just you, or me. Think about it.

only4wallsknow: nicksimonis:Punda & Otrobanda By Nick...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:23:00 +0100

only4wallsknow:

nicksimonis:
Punda & Otrobanda By Nick Simonis

HOME IS WHENEVER I’m WITH YOUUUUU (8)

[ via @ Kamir ]

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:06:09 +0100

[ via @ Kamir ]

Da Ridlaz Ft. Johny Blaze - Tenemi

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:57:11 +0100

Da Ridlaz Ft. Johny Blaze - Tenemi

iamswizzey: The Dictator trailer

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:38:15 +0100

iamswizzey:

The Dictator trailer

Fuikdag @ Curaçao

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:27:14 +0100

Fuikdag @ Curaçao

Bon Pasku i Felis Aña 2012 di parti di Tele Curaçao

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:36:08 +0100

Bon Pasku i Felis Aña 2012 di parti di Tele Curaçao

olgafeather: 1st day of my 6-month journey!!! Now you might be...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:03:12 +0100

olgafeather:

1st day of my 6-month journey!!!

Now you might be asking yourself; WHAT JOURNEY WOMAN!?

Well my curious lovely’s, tomorrow i’ll be posting an explanatory video on what this journey is exactly… so bare with me ;-)

PS: I’m shaking like crazy cause ‘blogging’ is still a little scary to me.This ‘being vulnerable’ thing is completely out of my comfort zone. Conquering new worlds with the lightness of a feather however seems like a worthy reason to jump of the edge. ;-)

Bboy Puff - Pami Kuenta

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:20:41 +0100

Bboy Puff - Pami Kuenta

Cuban Propaganda 4

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:09:03 +0100

Cuban Propaganda 4

Cuban Propaganda 3

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:07:43 +0100

Cuban Propaganda 3

Cuban Propaganda 2

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:05:53 +0100

Cuban Propaganda 2

Cuban Propaganda

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:01:53 +0100

Cuban Propaganda