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The Aim of T and the GOP Is Not To Win An Election, But End Elections; Not To Foster Democracy, But End It.
Critical Thinking Politics
A democracy is a government where the ultimate power belongs to the people of the nation (demos is Greek for people). It is the will of the people that should guide decisions. The views and lives of the great majority of people, their education, livelihood, health and security must be valued. Since the will of the people is paramount and must guide decision-making, relationships amongst the people must be carefully fostered. Compassion must be fostered.
Yet, what is the reality of T's GOP? Kevin Baker, in a recent article in the New Republic, describes what almost everyone who pays attention has observed: our politics has become open warfare, with the aim being not to serve the people but to make sure the other party never again comes to power. It is to seize power and keep it, by any means. That includes lying and distorting the truth, attacking the institutions that keep us safe, undermining voting, civil and legal rights, enormous corruption, and even colluding with the dictator of a foreign and hostile government.
Our government was deliberately structured to prevent a return to power of a monarchy or one-man rule. Three branches of government were established by the constitution in order to have checks on power. Today, we have a one party government; one party controls all three branches of the government. Since the party is led and controlled by one individual, we have a government controlled largely by one individual.
A government of a small group is an oligarchy. A government by a class is an aristocracy. A government by one legally prescribed hereditary ruler is a monarchy. A government wherein one person takes power and/or eliminates his or her opposition is a tyranny. A kleptocracy is a government of corrupt rulers who use their power to exploit the people and the nation's resources in order to extend and keep their own personal wealth and power. Which kind of government do we have now?
A democracy requires that laws rule and must protect the people as a whole, not serve the interests of any one person or small group of persons. Yet, T asks the department of justice to protect and serve him, not the law. He tries to undermine investigations by his own DOJ and attacks the FBI.
According to a great body of evidence, T and several people from his campaign and administration, including his own son, son-in-law, campaign manager, etc. colluded with a foreign dictator to undermine US elections. And he has largely refused to protect our own election infrastructure.
A democracy needs the participation of the people. Yet the GOP undermines voting rights. T encourages hate instead of compassion, calls immigrants whores, criminals, and animals. He rips children from their parents as a deterrent for immigration. He divides the nation and whips up hatred against these fellow humans, despite the fact that immigrants, even undocumented immigrants, are less likely to commit a crime than those citizens born in this country.
He not only whips up hatred against immigrants, but against anyone who opposes him, even from his own party. He viciously attacked, in the past and even just recently, John McCain. He insulted and/or or threatened Senator Lisa Murkowski, Jeff Flake, and others for going against his wishes. Certainly, he attacks Democrats and the press almost daily.
To make political decisions that actually solve problems and improve the well-being of the people, a democracy needs educated people. It needs to support and promote the dissemination of scientific discoveries and information. This administration attacks education, both in public K-12 schools and universities, and has blocked access to scientific data.
This administration shows a profound disregard, even contempt, for health care for a great number of citizens, and has consistently advanced policies that most Americans oppose, creating pressures that cause insurance rates to rise and undermining protections for people with pre-existing conditions.
It has attacked supports for the poor, like Medicaid, and programs that all Americans contribute to as insurance for when they are older or retired, like Medicare and Social Security—and they do this in order to protect tax cuts to the super rich who don't need more wealth.
When a very small group of people get a large percentage of the nation's wealth and income, a democracy of, by and for the people becomes impossible. According to the Congressional Budget Office, between 1979 and 2007, the income for the top 1% in the US has grown by 275%. Since last year's GOP tax cut, income inequality is growing even more. Instead of one person one vote, and freedom of speech for all, we have one person's voice drowning out millions of other voices.
Hate destabilizes a nation. When we hate, we feel hated in return. We then strike out. Anger boils up with the least provocation. Increasing numbers of us experience a deep sense of dread or anxiety. The number of children suffering from anxiety has been greatly increasing. Increasing numbers of people can't tolerate hearing the news.
We have to be careful not to become what we oppose. One of the worst results of this administration is that too many have begun to doubt the efficacy and strength of kindness. There is so much to be angry about that we can forget the deleterious effects of anger. We mistake actually listening to others for weakness.
The aim of this administration might be to end democracy, but they haven't succeeded, yet. And we can't let them. Anyone who wants a real democracy, who has compassion for other humans and believes in the rule of laws, not rule by a few powerful individuals, must do what we can to make opposing the policies of this administration a normal part of our day. Must make activities to keep us sane and compassionate part of our day. This is our only viable option if we wish to uphold our humanity.
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The Healing Cries of Outrage and Compassion
Compassion Politics
So much has happened in the last week or more. So much cruelty, so many lies. Yet, the hearts of many have awoken, have reached a point where mutual feeling and compassion has overcome fear or disbelief or inertia and has led so many to speak out. It feels like, or maybe I am just hoping, that the opposition to T is growing and will continue to grow.
T's policy toward immigrants, of separating children from their parents so their pain will scare others away from our borders, is not only so inhumane and cruel I can barely stand to think about it, but ignorant in terms of the long range effects of this policy. If our borders are marked with red in the hearts of so many, then we, as a people and a nation, are marked with red, like targets. Like a cruel threat to eliminate. As an immoral nation. It is unbelievably costly in terms of human suffering. It is costly in terms of the money spent in building and staffing the prisons to hold the people, and providing judges to judge them, food to feed and doctors to care for them (and hopefully that will get such care).
And it is based on so many lies. As most of us know, and despite T's statements and tweets to the contrary, undocumented immigrants from the south, and elsewhere, are less likely to commit a crime than US citizens. The border, despite T's claims, has not been overrun by illegals, certainly not more than in past years.
T claims his policy is nothing new. President Obama supposedly did it. Democrats passed a law to do it. And he's helpless to stop it. Congress must stop it. Then a few days later, he signs an executive order claiming to do just what he said he couldn't do. Of course, the order, in effect, is almost as cruel as the policy it claims to end. It creates more chaos and does nothing to help re-unite parents with the children the government ripped away.
Of course, Obama did not have a policy of separating children from the parents of asylum seekers or immigrants as a way to scare away other immigrants. Of course, Democrats passed no law forcing T to separate children from parents.
Friends have cautioned me to look behind the headlines. Whenever T does something spectacularly awful, something else awful is hiding in the shadows, or something threatening to T is being hidden. It is painful to say this, but T is ripping children from their parents not only as a way to satisfy his political base and his own base instincts. He is hiding the fact he is ripping off social welfare and health care programs from most Americans as well as hiding his own possibly treasonous and criminal activities.
So, while many of us are focusing on the cruelty being done to immigrants, the GOP, on Tuesday, 6/19, quietly passed through a House committee a budget proposal that would fast track large cuts in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, as well as education and other programs that actually serve most Americans, all to finance continued tax cuts to the rich. This proposal is expected to pass the House—unless there is a public outcry.
On Thursday, they released a plan to reorganize the federal government, and cut programs like food stamps. It would combine the education and labor departments and give private industry a more direct role in the government. This could, for example, undermine the teaching of the humanities and redirect education to be totally concerned with one goal —providing labor to corporate interests. It could undermine the power of workers in general and the enforcement of civil rights in schools.
However, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort remains in jail, a judge ruled that the evidence seized by the FBI from his office can be used in his trial, and new evidence has been uncovered of Trump advisers like Roger Stone meeting with Russian agents.
What is heartening is the outcry. Millions of Americans are calling Congress, and as Rachel Maddow revealed in a story on Thursday, 6/21, lawyers are organizing to defend, pro bono, federal officials who refuse to "follow orders" on immigration. Multiple states are suing the T administration to stop his immigration policy. And millions of dollars have been raised in just a few days to provide legal assistance to the parents and children separated at the border.
Even more, the number of people who are ready to enter politics to defend America from the racism, sexism, etc., criminality, greed, and shortsightedness that this administration represents has increased dramatically this year. Over the last week, I have attended a fundraiser and/or donated to two amazing people who are running for office. One is a friend, Michael Lausell, who is running for the New York Senate in district 58. The other, a former student and graduate from the Lehman Alternative Community School, Satya Rhodes-Conway, is running for Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin. And five people are competing in the Democratic primary in New York's 23rd district to unseat T supporter Tom Reed. I have met and talked to two of the candidates at different political demonstrations and think both are worthy of my vote (Max Della Pia and Tracy Mitrano).
I just hope that all those who oppose and are outraged by this immigration policy, as well as the GOP tax policy, can keep in mind that our differences are less important than what we share ⎼ our humanity, and the drive to unseat T and his whole administration. To protect our environment and create a democratic government that works for and looks to promote the rights, freedom, education, and quality of life of the great majority of people in this nation.
**There is a New York primary on Tuesday, June 26th.
***And remember to make calls and speak up against this immigration policy and against cutting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security in order to continue to finance tax cuts for the rich. On Saturday, June 30th, there will be demonstrations all over the nation to support immigrants. In Ithaca, the demonstration will be on the Commons, at 11:00 am.
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An Inhumane and Abusive Policy: Please Speak Up Now
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According to the New York Times and several other news sources, since April 19 the U. S. government has separated 1995 children from the parents of asylum seekers, migrants, as well as immigrants illegally trying to cross our southern border. These children, as young as toddlers, have been placed in hastily established shelters, in prison-like conditions. Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley said many of the children are being held in what amounts to dog cages. The facilities already in use are getting too full, so the administration is planning to erect a tent city in Tornillo, Texas to hold newly seized children —young children kept in tents in the hot Texas summer sun.
Imagine a one year old kept in a cage. Imagine a child being taken from her breast-feeding Mom. Imagine the irreparable harm being done to children. If it continues, imagine a generation traumatized by our government, hating our nation, and what might happen in the future. Hate sows hate.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions tried to defend the policy by saying the bible tells us to obey the law. He did not speak about the verses telling people to be kind, compassionate, or loving to one another. Earlier, he said the policy was part of a "zero tolerance policy" with lawbreakers. John Kelly said the policy is meant as a deterrent to keep immigrants away from our borders. Mr. T tried to somehow blame Democrats: "Separating families at the border is the fault of bad legislation passed by Democrats." T is upset that Dems have not passed laws giving him what he wants, like a border wall.
The Washington Post fact checked T's claim: there is no "Democrats' law" necessitating that children be separated from their parents at the border. This was a policy created by this administration.
Meanwhile, the UN has condemned the policy, calling it illegal, and urged the US to end the policy. According to an article in the NYT, the UN said the practice "amounts to arbitrary and unlawful interference in family life, and is a serious violation of the rights of the child."
The GOP claim their legislation proposed recently would stop the inhumane separation of child from parent but, according an article in VOX, this is not true.
We need to do what we can to stop this inhumanity. If they get away with this, what's next? We can call Congresspeople, especially Republicans, every day. Twice, three times a day if possible. Demand that they speak up and pass emergency legislation to stop it. Call your state and local representatives so that all levels of government act to stop it. Speak up in what ways you think appropriate. Share this post, copy it or write your own. This has to stop.
Here is a link from the NYT that I just saw, shared by Elaine Mansfield, of other things to do to oppose the policy.
HERE ARE A FEW NUMBERS:
GOP SENATORS:
Collins (R-ME) (202) 224-2523
Capito (R-WV) (202) 224-6472
Cassidy (R-LA) (202) 224-5824
Corker: 202 224 3344 [901683 1910] Flake (R-AZ) (202) 224-4521
Gardner (R-CO) (202) 224-5941
Portman (R-OH) (202) 224-3353
NY DEMOCRATIC SENATORS:
Gillibrand: 202 224 4451 [NYC office: 212 688 6262
Schumer: 202 224 6542 [NYC office: 212 486 4430]
GOP HOUSE:
Tom Reed: 202 225 3161
Paul Ryan: 202 225 0600
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Q: Retrieving data from server based on the data sent from client to server I want to send an id(string) from client to server side,  and based on that id, I want to retrieve  other information corresponding to that id from the server side. I'm using Node.js for back-end.

Also, I tried searching for this in Internet but couldn't find a solution. Hope it's not a dumb/already asked question.

A: To send something from the front end to the back end and get a response is something you can do with Vanilla JS fetch api.
Here's an example:

// Here, I'm making a request to an api with the following url:
const URL = 'https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/todos'
const ID = 1

fetch(`${URL}/${ID}`)
  .then(res => res.json()) // parse the received information into json
  .then(json => console.log(json)) // print the json

The fetch api is making a request to the url and receives a corresponding response.  You can take a look at the MDN docs for more details: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Fetch_API

Assuming you're using NodeJS + Express for the back end, you'd have to set up some kind of route.  Here's a very simple example of an express server.
// bring express into your server file
const express = require('express')

// if your front and back end run on different servers, you might need
// to worry about CORS, so you can also bring that in.
const cors = require('cors')

// initialize your application
const app = express()

// take care of cors problem by adding middleware
app.use(cors())

// let's say you have some user data in an array:
const users = [
    {
        id: 1,
        name: "John"
    },
    {
        id: 2,
        name: "Bill"
    }
]

// create your routes.  I'll just make one as an example.
// This route expects to receive a parameter as an id.  The URL
// would look like this: http://yourwebsite.com/123, where 123 is
// the id.
app.get('/:id', (req, res) => {
    // get the id from the req.params object
    const { id } = req.params

    // do whatever you want with id. maybe fetch data from database
    // by id.  Here, we can just take data from users array.
    // We have to turn id into a Number, since params are strings
    // by default.
    const foundUser = users.find(user => user.id === Number(id))

    // then we can return the user
    res.send(foundUser)
})

// finally, make sure your app is listening for incoming requests
// on some port.  I'll just use port 3000 and make the server
// console log a message if there are no errors.
app.listen(3000, console.log('Server listening on port 3000'))

If you're talking about how to make a request to another server from a server, you can use an npm package like axios or node-fetch.
const fetch = require('node-fetch')

// then you can make a fetch request the same way it was done on the
// front end

fetch('https://github.com/')
    .then(res => res.text())
    .then(body => console.log(body));

That being said, I would highly recommend you go to youtube or look at the official NodeJS/Express documentation, so you can really learn about what needs to be done.

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Q: Generate resources for compile and test I intend to generate resources based on templates and sbt settings. There should be different sbt settings for Compile and Test. The templates are in project/resources/hdfs/*.xml. From the sbt-dev gitter chat, I've had the recommendation to use Setting and inConfig, but I couldn't get it to work.
Code so far:
val hdfsNamenode = settingKey[String]("Namenode for the HDFS access")

def genHdfsConfigs: Setting[_] =
  hdfsNamenode := {
    resourceGenerators += Def.task {
      val files = ((baseDirectory.value / "project" / "resources" / "hdfs" ) * "*.xml").get
      files.foreach({ hdfsTemplate =>
        val config = IO.read(hdfsTemplate).replace("{{namenode}}", hdfsNamenode.value)
        IO.write(resourceManaged.value / hdfsTemplate.getName, config)
      })
      files.toSeq
    }.taskValue
  }

hdfsNamenode in Test := "localhost"
hdfsNamenode in Compile := "172.31.32.228"

def allHdfsNamenodeConfigs: Seq[Setting[_]] =
  inConfig(Compile)(Seq(hdfsNamenode)) ++ inConfig(Test)(Seq(hdfsNamenode))

Errors:
[error]  found   : sbt.Def.Setting[Seq[sbt.Task[Seq[java.io.File]]]]
[error]  required: String
[error]       resourceGenerators += Def.task {
[error]                          ^

[error]  found   : sbt.SettingKey[String]
[error]  required: sbt.Def.Setting[_]
[error]     inConfig(Compile)(Seq(hdfsNamenode)) ++ inConfig(Test)(Seq(hdfsNamenode))
[error]

Next iteration, I don't know how to get the hdfsNameNode in scope Compile/Test instead of unscoped.
lazy val hdfsNameNode = settingKey[String]("Namenode for the HDFS access")

val genHdfsConfig = Def.task {
  val files = ((baseDirectory.value / "project" / "templates" / "resources" / "hdfs" ) * "*.xml").get
  files.map({ hdfsTemplate =>
    val config = IO.read(hdfsTemplate).replace("{{namenode}}", hdfsNameNode.value)
    val outputPath = resourceManaged.value / hdfsTemplate.getName
    IO.write(outputPath, config)
    outputPath
  })
}

Seq(
    hdfsNameNode := "undefined", // Only this one is accepted
    hdfsNameNode in Test := "localhost",
    hdfsNameNode in Compile := "172.31.32.228",
    resourceGenerators in Compile += genHdfsConfig.taskValue,
    resourceGenerators in Test += genHdfsConfig.taskValue
  )

Current (ugly) solution:
val hdfsTestNameNode = "localhost"
val hdfsMainNameNode = "172.31.32.228"

val hdfsNameNode = settingKey[String]("Namenode for the HDFS access")

val genTestHdfsConfig = Def.task {
  val files = ((baseDirectory.value / "project" / "templates" / "resources" / "hdfs" ) * "*.xml").get
  files.map({ hdfsTemplate =>
    val config = IO.read(hdfsTemplate).replace("{{namenode}}", (hdfsNameNode in Test).value)
    val outputPath = resourceManaged.value / hdfsTemplate.getName
    IO.write(outputPath, config)
    outputPath
  })
}

val genCompileHdfsConfig = Def.task {
  val files = ((baseDirectory.value / "project" / "templates" / "resources" / "hdfs" ) * "*.xml").get
  files.map({ hdfsTemplate =>
    val config = IO.read(hdfsTemplate).replace("{{namenode}}", (hdfsNameNode in Compile).value)
    val outputPath = resourceManaged.value / hdfsTemplate.getName
    IO.write(outputPath, config)
    outputPath
  })
}

Seq(
  hdfsNameNode in Test := hdfsTestNameNode,
  hdfsNameNode in Compile := hdfsMainNameNode,
  resourceGenerators in Compile += genCompileHdfsConfig.taskValue,
  resourceGenerators in Test += genTestHdfsConfig.taskValue
 )

A: Just pass the Configuration as an argument when you define your resource generator.
val hdfsTestNameNode = "localhost"
val hdfsMainNameNode = "172.31.32.228"

val hdfsNameNode = settingKey[String]("Namenode for the HDFS access")

def genHdfsConfig(cfg: Configuration) = Def.task {
  val files = ((baseDirectory.value / "project" / "templates" / "resources" / "hdfs" ) * "*.xml").get
  files.map({ hdfsTemplate =>
    val config = IO.read(hdfsTemplate).replace("{{namenode}}", (hdfsNameNode in cfg).value)
    val outputPath = (resourceManaged in cfg).value / hdfsTemplate.getName
    IO.write(outputPath, config)
    outputPath
  })
}

Seq(
  hdfsNameNode in Test := hdfsTestNameNode,
  hdfsNameNode in Compile := hdfsMainNameNode,
  resourceGenerators in Compile += genHdfsConfig(Compile).taskValue,
  resourceGenerators in Test += genHdfsConfig(Test).taskValue
)

Don't want to specify the scope twice? Just refactor a bit more.
val hdfsTestNameNode = "localhost"
val hdfsMainNameNode = "172.31.32.228"

val hdfsNameNode = settingKey[String]("Namenode for the HDFS access")

def addHdfsConfigGenerator(cfg: Configuration) = {
  inConfig(cfg) {
    val hdfsConfigGenerator = Def.task {
      val files = ((baseDirectory.value / "project" / "templates" / "resources" / "hdfs" ) * "*.xml").get
      files.map({ hdfsTemplate =>
        val config = IO.read(hdfsTemplate).replace("{{namenode}}", (hdfsNameNode in cfg).value)
        val outputPath = (resourceManaged in cfg).value / hdfsTemplate.getName
        IO.write(outputPath, config)
        outputPath
      })
    }
    resourceGenerators += hdfsConfigGenerator.taskValue
  } last
}

Seq(
  hdfsNameNode in Test := hdfsTestNameNode,
  hdfsNameNode in Compile := hdfsMainNameNode,
  addHdfsConfigGenerator(Compile),
  addHdfsConfigGenerator(Test)
)


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The Definitive Guide To Becoming A Good Leader - Nestor Bradford - Blog.
Any group, no matter what the size, can benefit from the application of good leadership skills. You want to effectively lead your group as a respected and valued leader. Read on to learn about great leadership tips that show you how to enhance your skills.
Honesty is one of the most important qualities in a good leader. Leaders should always want to bring people in positive directions. People will notice your honestly and respect it. You need to remain honest, because that will encourage them to stay honest with others, too.
While leading, keep things as simple as possible. Focus on the important things first. It is only after focusing on these goals that you can adjust their priorities. Try to simplify the things that need to be done as much as you're able to. Also set some time aside for thinking and brainstorming.
A good leader will inspire creativity. Thinking creatively helps goals and businesses to succeed. You may look at this link http://findtheescape.com/ has more info on escape room flower mound. Try new things and stay curious. Welcome new ideas, even if they aren't best right at this moment. Help others add to those ideas within the whole.
Honesty is important for a leader. Effective leadership requires trustworthiness. No matter what you do, make it a goal to be honest and trustworthy. You'll be respected more if you are seen as trustworthy.
Look for talent in others. It should be easy to choose who can benefit you and in what way. This can be very beneficial to things running on all cylinders.
Being decisive is an excellent way to improve your leadership. As the leader, you are likely to have to make many decisions. If there are several options, you must be able to come up with a solution that benefits the whole team.
Whenever you deal with a fellow employee or a customer, it is crucial that you are ethical. Ethics lead to successful businesses. Customers will keep coming back if they can trust you. By fostering a culture of morality within your firm, you can help folks follow the rules more diligently.
Show your appreciation for your team. It doesn't take but a moment to leave a little note to show a worker you appreciate them. A little acknowledgement can lift a mood, brighten a day and doesn't cost you a thing.
Make sure you prepare ahead of time prior to speaking to your team. In your mind, come up with all the possible questions that could be asked. Know in advance how you are going to answer them. You will gain much respect this way. It'll also be a major time saver over the course of the meeting.
Offer incentives for high quality work. While a regular salary is great, incentives will really improve a person's work. Rewarding employees for doing good work is a great motivator to help them achieve even greater things in the future. Top leaders know that this can be quite effective.
The people beneath you judge you by your decisions. They way you mete out responsibility, fire, hire and promote others will help them form opinions of you. Demonstrating favoritism and failing to reward good work is sure to sink morale and hinder productivity.
Employ a diverse set of employees to grow your business. Diversity will enable you to have many different perspectives within your company. Try not to hire an entire team that is similar to you. Doing so can put a limit on innovation. It also risks failure based on compounding your personal weaknesses.
Don't talk as much as you listen. The best listeners often make the best leaders. Pay attention to your employees' opinions. Listen to their praise, but listen to their complaints as well. Listen to what they tell you about how the company is handling things. You'll learn a lot just be hearing them out.
Have confidence and forthrightness when you interact with subordinates, clients and customers alike. Keep in mind that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. People don't trust others who are arrogant. Sincerity will be the bricks with which you build your edifice of leadership. Insincerity is obvious, so practice speaking and acting with total honesty and sincerity when you interact.
Leading a group properly takes certain skills. No matter what leadership role you have, you need to utilize your skills to correctly run the business. Use the advice in this article to command respect and be a good leader.


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By Lisa Curtis-Kuli Kuli Foods
It isn't everyday that you get to sit down with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and the CEO asks you for advice. It's happened to me twice in the past few months.
What makes this even more surprising is that I'm 29 years old and have less than 10 years of experience in business. But the experience I do have, the journey of taking a company from an idea to our first few million in revenue, has given me a uniquely scrappy business mindset that Fortune 500 CEOs are increasingly seeking to replicate.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit on a panel with Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek and four other millennial entrepreneurs. As Mr. Ersek wrote in following the event, "It's invaluable for Western Union – a 166-year-old entrepreneurial-minded company – and these start-ups to learn from each other and explore how to keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive as the operational needs of the business grow."
The entrepreneurial spirit is a difficult mindset to qualify, but I think can best be described as a combination of creative thinking powered by a relentless drive to succeed. When you're a small startup, you're forced to be creative because you don't have the resources to do things the same way that established, existing businesses do them.
One example of how this entrepreneurial mindset comes into play was when I was launching my food startup, Kuli Kuli, we conducted all of our consumer testing on our moringa products at a farmers market. Most food companies spend thousands of dollars convening focus groups before they launch new products. We found that conducting short interviews with potential customers at the farmers market gave us the insights we needed for a tenth of the cost.
At the same time, this entrepreneurial mindset can be taken too far. Uber's culture of breaking the rules helped it grow fast but now is being cited as part of the reason for its current upheaval. Particularly in industries like financial transactions, where Western Union plays, and food, where Kuli Kuli plays, it's important to follow government rules that protect consumers.
This is where it can be helpful for a startup to work with a more established company that has spent years successfully navigating the rules. For example, after Kuli Kuli received investment from Kellogg's venture arm eighteen94 capital, we were able to get advice on the claims we could make on our packaging from true experts.
The nature of work changed tremendously with the rise of the internet. In this new era of digital disruption, it's clear that the only thing we can count on is continued change. The best way for businesses to successfully navigate these changes is by cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and forming new ways of collaborating across company sizes and industries.
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Classes: 1. FishySessionManager is class for calling GET and POST HTTP methods and receive back Foundation Objects and optional Error. 2. FishyRequestSerializer is class that encapsulates custom logic for preparing any HTTP requests to Fishy server. 3. FishyrespoceSerializer is class that encapsulates logic for transforming response string from server into Foundation Objects suitable for use inside Fishy Application.
Elegant transition library for iOS, written in Swift.
Express your creativity with Material, an animation and graphics framework for Google's Material Design and Apple's Flat UI in Swift.
Elegant iOS form builder in swift.
Scrollable UINavigationBar that follows the scrolling of a UIScrollView.
The final Apple calendar you will ever try. Built for iOS in Swift.
A Periscope-inspired way to ask for iOS permissions.
An adaptive scrollable graph view for iOS to visualise simple discrete datasets. Written in Swift. Originally written for a small personal project.
Swipeable UITableViewCell based on the stock Mail.app.
Powerful and easy-to-use vector graphics Swift library with SVG support.
A nicely designed and super easy to use ImagePicker.
FSPagerView is an elegant Screen Slide Library. It is extremely helpful for making Banner View、Product Show、Welcome/Guide Pages、Screen/ViewController Sliders.
Generates and manages contextual cards displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Unlike all those arrogant UINavigationBar, this one is shy and humble! Easily create auto-scrolling navigation bars!
Simple side menu control for iOS in Swift inspired by Facebook. Right and Left sides. No coding required.
iOS Slide Menu View based on Google+, iQON, Feedly, Ameba iOS app.
Create walkthroughs and guided tours (coach marks) in a simple way, with Swift.
Transition animation to crumble view-controller into tiny pieces.
Awesome iOS 11 AppStore's Card Views.
A simple keyframe-based animation framework for iOS, written in Swift. Perfect for scrolling app intros.
Cute Animated Button written in Swift.
Reimplementation of the Apple HUD.
Animated top menu for UITableView / UICollectionView / UIScrollView written in Swift.
Is a collection view layout that makes your cells bounce.
Inform users when App Store updates are available.
UILabel drop-in replacement supporting Hashtags (#), Mentions (@) and URLs (http://).
A drop-in universal library helps you to manage the navigation bar styles and makes transition animations smooth between different navigation bar styles while pushing or popping a view controller for all orientations. And you don't need to write any line of code for it, it all happens automatically.
Bubble transition in an easy way.
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Google Maps for iOS Updated to Display Search Results, Gmail Appointments On Map
Friday July 11, 2014 10:32 AM PDT by Juli Clover
Google today updated its Google Maps app to version 3.2.0, adding several new functions to improve the utility of the app. Search results now appear with descriptions on the map to make choosing an option easier, and search results can be viewed on the map or on a list.
The locations of reservations and appointments drawn in from Gmail are also displayed directly on the map. While Google mentions Explore in the release notes to draw users to try the feature, the local point of interest feature is not new.
- Search results appear with descriptions right on the map, to help you make choices quickly
- View search results on the map or in a list and easily switch between them
- See your reservations and appointments from Gmail labeled on the map
-Try the new Explore, a local guide that shows you different places and activities depending on the location and time of day
Google Maps can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
avanpelt
Apple Maps vs. Google Maps is kind of like the Android vs. iPhone choice for me. Let me explain...
I had an Android phone for about 15 months a few years ago -- a Droid X. I liked the customizability of Android; but when it came down to actually doing things that were useful on the phone, it seemed like the phone was constantly getting in the way -- it would reboot in the middle of phone calls, freeze and require a battery pull once every few weeks or so, etc. So while the customization of Android was nice, in the end, I came back to the iPhone because the Android phone wasn't consistently performing well at basic tasks.
I dislike Apple Maps for much the same reason. Having the map and directions on the lockscreen is fantastic and Flyover is neat, I guess; but when it comes down to actually using the app for basic things (looking up a business), the app gets in the way because the POI database sucks. So, I continue to use Google Maps for much the same reason I left Android and came back to the iPhone -- when it comes down to what I need the app to do reliably (get me from A to B), Google Maps has an excellent track record with me and Apple Maps does not.
CarpalMac
Let me get this straight: after searching for something, you get to actually see what you searched for, and its on a Map?!?
Goooooooo Google! Keep innovating! xD
I just opened Google maps on my iPhone and typed coffee. It returned 5 results which I know are all valid.
Doing the same with apple maps I got: 0
Innovation is not owned by Apple.. :rolleyes:
C DM
With descriptions. It's an improvement/enhancement, no one brought up "innovation".
MartinAppleGuy
I just wished Google maps had Apple UI. I hate the UI of Google maps when compared to Apple maps. When I need to get directions, I have to decide between a nice UI or getting to the destination. Tricky ;)
bozzykid
Do you like google for their spying?
Apple is using the same user data from Apple Maps that Google does. Google isn't the only one using your location data.
SockRolid
... I like google for their data.
And their spamtacular pay-for-placement search results?


DAVID Warner's hopes of an instant return when his year-long ban expires next month are fading fast, with Brisbane rather than Dubai shaping as the most likely scene of the former vice-captain's formal reintegration.
Warner and Steve Smith, who continue to keep low profiles as they both recover from elbow surgery, are nearing the end of life-changing punishments handed down by Cricket Australia after the Cape Town cheating scandal.
The gifted batsmen will be free to play the final two games of next month's five-match ODI series in the UAE, where Australia face Pakistan on March 29 and 31.
That UAE touring party is yet to be finalised but it's understood Australia's most likely plan is for Warner to be overlooked, meaning he would instead step up World Cup preparations in the Indian Premier League.
Smith, as reported by AAP when the sacked skipper first suffered his injury in early January, won't be fit in time for the UAE series and will target an IPL return.
Former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke backed the pair's return and expected them to fire for the green and gold immediately.
"They'll scores runs, there is no doubt about (it). They'll walk back into that team and perform straight away," Clarke said in an interview with Fox Sports.
However, the 37-year-old warned fans of placing too much pressure on the pair to singlehandedly dig Australia out of its hole after a lacklustre home summer.
"We're putting a lot of expectations and a lot of pressure on Steve Smith and David Warner to come back (and) all of our problems will be fixed when they come back," Clarke said.
"The reality is we have got to No.5 in the world with Smith and Warner in the team. Sports teams are a lot bigger than one or two players."
Smith and Warner are instead set to come together as part of Australia's World Cup squad, for a pre-tournament training camp in Brisbane that will be held in early May and include some practice games against New Zealand.
Such a scenario would allow Australia to manage every step of the reintegration process in a controlled environment at the Allan Border Field training base.
CA is yet to reveal details about what boxes Smith and Warner must tick, on and off the field, to show they're ready to return for a marathon tour of England, where Australia will defend both the World Cup and the Ashes.
Steve Smith is recovering from elbow surgery.
But barring any fresh setbacks in recovery, they are both expected to be included in Australia's 15-man World Cup squad.
National coach Justin Langer recently indicated his team would be "crazy not to" call on the services of Smith and Warner in the 50-over tournament, and Pat Cummins suggested earlier this week that the disgraced duo's return would be seamless.
Langer and CA chief executive Kevin Roberts, who along with interim team-performance boss Belinda Clark are managing the pair's reintegration process, both acknowledged this summer that the momentous comebacks of Smith and Warner could potentially come in the UAE.
There were strong arguments for bringing the pair back as soon as possible, which would have given players a chance to heal strained relationships long before turning their attention to the World Cup camp.
But logistics and other factors counted against Warner, who would have been unable to train with teammates until his suspension expired.


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Position Detail:
Mount Vernon Fire Department
1015 S 2nd Street
www.mountvernonwa.gov/
Hiring Information:
Position: Firefighter / Paramedic
Last Filing Date: January 29, 2023
*** The civil service written exam may be accessed via the National Testing Network (NTN); paramedic skills exam, written assessment, and oral boards will take place the week of February 20, 2023. All applicants will receive a welcome letter via email after the closing date; the letter will contain further instructions and a Civil Service number.
Effective August 16, 2021, all new hires to the City will be required as a condition of employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to start date. If you have questions or need an accommodation for this requirement due to a disability or religious reason, you can speak to our HR Department for further information.
Under the direction of a company officer, performs duties relating to the protection of life and property through fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention and community education activities, and provides advanced life support care to the sick and injured.
Work includes responding to and mitigating emergency situations or natural conditions that pose a threat to life or property; and driving and operating fire apparatus and vehicles. Individual also perform duties in the following areas: apparatus, equipment, and hydrant inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair; facility maintenance and repair; fire prevention inspections and code enforcement; public education; fire investigation; and training activities.
This position requires frequent and routine contact with others within the Department, the public, and other agencies; requires good communication skills, teamwork, tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Because this classification is directly involved with the activities of emergency response, fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, and training, there is a high degree of exposure to physical hazards.
Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performs hazardous tasks for long periods of time under emergency conditions of high stress; strenuous physical exertion under such conditions as heights, wet and/or cramped surroundings, hot/smoky environments, and limited visibility.
Performs fire suppression activities including rescue, operation of fire streams from within or outside a burning structure; ventilation activities; salvage; laying and connecting hoses and nozzles, raising and climbing ladders; and other related tasks using tools and equipment as required.
Drives and operates fire apparatus, including pumpers, ladder trucks, rescue trucks, ambulances, and other emergency and support vehicles.
Develops and maintains effective fire streams.
Performs the delivery of emergency medical services, including emergency transport functions.
Performs the delivery of hazardous materials, bio-hazard, and weapons of mass destruction response activities within the scope of training, equipment, and policies of the Mount Vernon Fire Department.
Performs the delivery of rescue services; which may include vehicle extrication, rope rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, water rescue, and rescue from damaged or collapsed structures.
Performs initial fire cause investigations.
Performs additional duties associated with support functions; and other duties that may be required from time to time by a shift, station, or Chief Officer.
Participates in the planning and implementation of Department goals and objectives, standard operating procedures, rules and regulations, development and management of budgets, and other administrative assignments.
Participates in the development and delivery of training programs. Instructs courses relating to fire protection and emergency medical services.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with City staff, employees, volunteers, affiliated professionals, business owners, and the public. Initiates and maintains effective communications with peers, assigned personnel, and administrative personnel, within the chain of command.
Performs activities and functions relating to the maintenance of a station, apparatus, equipment, and fire protection and support activities within a response zone.
Participates in fire prevention inspections of buildings and premises to ensure compliance of adopted codes, ordinances, and good practices of the Department as directed by the company officer. Communicates the findings of the fire prevention inspections to the occupant and Fire Marshal. Investigates complaints and inspects requests for open burning. Observes fire drills.
Participates in community education and public relations events such as station tours, fire extinguisher classes, Citizen Emergency Response Team training, block parties, and other events as required by the Department.
Prepares and submits appropriate, accurate, and complete reports for alarm responses, training, accidents/injuries/exposure, and other events relating to a company or administrative assignment.
Attends meetings, seminars, schools, and/or training sessions as assigned to maintain knowledge of modern fire protection, emergency medical, rescue, hazardous materials response, occupational health and safety, and administrative techniques.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
90 quarter credit hours of general course studies from an accredited College or University.
Possess a Washington State EMT/Paramedic certification, National Registry or other State equivalency with the ability to be certified in Washington.
Meet the medical, psychological and Civil Service requirements.
Ability to obtain a Firefighter 1 certification upon completion of fire academy.
Must possess a valid CPAT by date of Chief?s Interview.
Ability to pass criminal background investigation
Graduation from High School or equivalent GED certificate.
Possess a valid Washington State driver?s license or be able to obtain one within six months and a driving record acceptable to the City?s insurance carrier. Must successfully complete the employer?s driving program.
Required to pass a Skagit County Paramedic knowledge exam and skills assessment.
Modern firefighting, fire prevention, rescue, hazardous materials, and advanced life support emergency medical services techniques.
Mount Vernon Fire Department Policies and Procedures and Rules and Regulations.
Operation of fire apparatus, ambulances, and other emergency and support vehicles.
Skagit County BLS and ALS medical protocols.
Fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
Develop and maintain effective fire streams.
Apply fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Implement Skagit County BLS and ALS medical protocols.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and work cooperatively with others as the leader or member of a service-oriented team.
Understand and follow complex written and oral communications.
Problem solve, make quick decisions, and use innovative approaches to situations.
Accurately prepare reports, records, and correspondence.
Work efficiently under stress and physically demanding conditions. Must meet the medical and physical requirements specified by the State LEOFF retirement system and the Washington State Fire Training Academy.
Perform the physical activities required of firefighting and associated activities. Must be able to complete the physical ability standards of the Public Safety Testing and the Civil Service Commission.
Successfully complete Firefighter 1, Apparatus Operator, and HazMat Operations training.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
Life Insurance policy
Contribution to MERP Benefit
Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan
Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
Gym Membership reimbursement
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
The Mount Vernon Fire Department contracts with National Testing Network Inc (NTN) for full testing services for the position of Firefighter Paramedic. In order to be considered for this position you must complete both of the following:
Complete the City of Mount Vernon application form at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mtvernonwa (please include a cover letter and resume)
Apply online through NTN located at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com (select Fire and sign up for the Mount Vernon Fire Department)
Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2023. For additional information, or a complete job description, please contact Human Resources at mvhr@mountvernonwa.gov.
Movement through the application process will be determined by the applicant?s test and interview scores. Not all applicants will progress through the entire procedure. The entire application process will include:
Week of February 20, 2023 Paramedic Written Exam/Tactical and Oral Boards
March 8, 2023 Civil Service
March 9, 2023 ? March 16, 2023 Chief?s Interviews
Following Chief?s interviews conditional job offers will be extended to successful candidates and pre-employment physicals and psychological examinations will be scheduled.
April 17, 2023 Anticipated Hire Date
The City of Mount Vernon provides and enforces a drug free workplace
and maintains a smoke free work environment.
The City of Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Starting Salary: $80,640.00 - $98,340.00 Annually
Top Salary: N/A
Contact: Mount Vernon Human Resources
910 Cleveland Avenue
www.governmentjobs.com
Additional Department Details:
Annual Budget: N/A
Population Served: 20,000
Number of Firefighters: N/A


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Wesley Snipes ordered to prison
US authorities instruct acclaimed action star of the Blade trilogy to report to Pennsylvania jail
Come out fighting ... the actor during his 2008 trial in Florida. Photograph: Scott Audette/REUTERS
Andrew Pulver
@Andrew_Pulver
Thu 2 Dec 2010 08.46 EST
He once played a bad guy hunted by US marshals in a film of the same title, but now the federal authorities are about to get their hands on action star Wesley Snipes in real life, after a US court ordered him to turn himself in to prison authorities by 9 December.
Over two years ago, in April 2008, Snipes was convicted in Florida of tax evasion, after failing to pay any federal taxes despite earning a reported $37m (£24m) between 1999 and 2004. He was sentenced to three years in jail after prosecutors alleged he owed the tax authorities some $15m.
At the time, he was accused of a "campaign of criminal tax conduct combining brazen defiance with insidious concealment".
Snipes had appealed to a higher court against the judgment, asking for bail and arguing for a new trial.
Snipes's lawyer had complained that jurors were prejudiced against Snipes before the trial started, and that evidence given against the actor by the financial adviser Kenneth I Starr was worthless.
But a judge has now told him that he had a fair trial, and that "the time has come for the judgment to be enforced".
The US marshal's office has ordered Snipes to report to the federal correctional institution McKean in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania, a medium security prison.
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2020 Ford Explorer: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at What Makes This Family SUV So Darn Quiet
From rolling dynos to sound-proof chambers, this is how Ford helps drivers hear the endless bickering and snack requests.
By Chad Kirchner February 5, 2019
Making a car quieter on the inside is much more difficult than just applying a bunch of sound-dampening foam and then going to lunch. For the new 2020 Ford Explorer, building the entire platform from the ground up gave engineers many opportunities to make the new SUV quieter than ever before, but it wasn't an easy task.
Having a quiet interior is important for a may reasons: it makes it easier to hear the nuance of a higher-quality stereo, it helps reduce fatigue on long drives, it makes it easier to hear your kids bickering in the back seat, and it makes it easier for them to hear you yell, "don't make me pull over!" After all, the Blue Oval is touting road trips with the new Explorer, so that last example is probably the most important one.
2020 Ford Explorer on a rolling road in NVH test lab.
I recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the new technology that Ford is employing to make the Explorer interior quieter, and how it will be applied to future Ford models. Its new driving dynamics lab includes a semi-anechoic chamber with a dyno that can simulate different road materials for testing road noise inside a car. And because Polar Vortexes happen, and materials shrink and expand depending on drastic temperature changes, the complex rig can even perform its test procedure at temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
The 2020 Explorer also gets active noise-canceling on the Limited Hybrid trim, which in itself is nothing new in the automotive industry, but it's a first for the Explorer. This technology works similar to how noise-canceling headphones work, meaning that the car listens for exterior noises and then plays the opposite of those sounds through the speakers. The sound waves essentially cancel each other out, creating silence. Combined that with acoustic, thicker glass, and the cabin remains nice and quiet.
Dual-wall Dash separates the engine from the cabin.
New Explorers also get a new piece of clever engineering called the dual-wall dashboard, which basically creates an air gap between the engine and the cabin to keep sounds out. Think of it as a vacuum that uses air to isolate vibrations.
"This innovation is very similar in theory to an insulated thermos or mug," said Parker Lewis, Ford's NVH engineering manager. "The multiple layers of a mug keep unwanted ambient temperatures out, while the multiple layers of this dual-wall dashboard keep unwanted noise out of the vehicle cabin."
The bulkhead that connects the dash is relatively familiar, but on the other side of the air gap is the second wall. This wall is made of sheet-molded composite material and it actually mimics a semi-anechoic chamber. The chamber has some thermal material to prevent it from getting too hot (it is right next to the engine) but its purpose is to reduce noise from the engine making its way to the cabin.
Lewis also shared that something like this would be nearly impossible on a mid-cycle refresh, as the component itself isn't heavy, but it is a unique shape that is better functioning when it's actually engineered as part of the engine bay when the vehicle is being designed. While Ford folks were only speaking to the Explorer, it's clear that this tech will make its way on future products.
While it might not look like much, a lot of clever engineering went into something that you might not think a lot about, and you'll definitely never actually see if you drive an Explorer. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to driving the new Explorer to see how well this actually works.
2020 Ford Explorer Lineup Adds 400-HP ST Variant and Efficient Hybrid Model to Lineup
One for going fast, the other for going far.
Meet the All-New, RWD-Based 2020 Ford Explorer, Packing New Engines and New Tech
With new hybrid and EcoBoost powertrains, a fresh architecture, and an appealing design, the 2020 Explorer pushes Ford's SUV-centric offense down the field.
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Roars Into Detroit With 700 HP, Loads of Carbon
Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, because the most powerful Mustang ever created is finally here.


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Brydon Lagoon truly is a jewel in Langley City. Although at this point it appears to be somewhat of a tarnished jewel. Langley City staff (Francis Cheung) says they are aware of the problem yet he offers no solutions. Mr. Cheung claims that dredging is cost prohibitive. Where was Mr. Cheung's fear of something being cost prohibitive when McBurney Lane was under construction? Perhaps there should be meaningful dialogue with the Langley Field Naturalists to at least explore this option.
There are those who have given little or no thought to the problem and who say the solution is to 'simply pave over the lagoon.' The question is this: How can you pave over something that City staff says consists of at least two metres of sludge at the bottom? This would be comparable to trying to pave over Burns Bog.
Mr. Cheung also says staff cannot understand why the pumps keep 'shutting off'. Fire the person responsible for pump maintenance and hire someone who can. If this were your backyard swimming pool, would you simply accept a repairman telling you that they can't figure it out, or would you look for another?
Brydon Lagoon is a beautiful natural setting in a city that is increasingly seeing more development and less preservation of its natural assets. Brydon Lagoon should be preserved as the natural benefit it is to the City. It should be considered the Lost Lagoon of Langley and staff needs to find some concrete solutions.
It is unacceptable to simply say, "it's cost prohibitive and we don't know how to fix the problem." Brydon Lagoon needs to be brought back to its 29 year history of beauty.


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You have to get their permission when you decided on who you want to set in your reference list. Additionally you will detect an example reference checklist. Here you'll detect an example reference list.
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