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Re: The Profit Updates: The Profit - Baby Bump (Kool Kids) Update

dejon97 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:04:19 -0000

Awesome show. I learn something from every episode. So much potential with Kool Kids. What about a "Kool Kids Future" line. It would focus on getting kids to think about their future and offer shirts like "Future CEO", "Future Entrepreneur", "Future Scientist", and "Future Educator".

Royce is gonna be a rock star. I'm ready to offer her a term sheet right now. LOL!

Re: 10 Hip Hop Artists And Black Athletes Investing In Startups

dejon97 — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:48:08 -0000

Great article Dana. I just joined an initiative to research creating a fund to facilitate women and minority's access to capital. #WeAllBenefitWhenWeAllContribute

Re: The Bill Maher Of Silicon Valley: When Venture Capitalists Drink Too Much Kool-Aid

dejon97 — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:00:10 -0000

Since context is important, I feel that Bill Maher was unfairly raked over the coals. As far as Ben, I don't know him personally but I do have a good friend that knows him well, and, based on our conversations, Ben would never use the word nigger or nigga inappropriately. Regardless of its history, we continue to give the word nigger too much power. Whenever a white person uses the world, it often triggers thoughts/behavior based of emotions which reveals that we are still somehow victimized by it's mere usage. It's almost like we've been conditioned to response a certain way, like Pavlov's Dogs. No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.

We have to take the power away from that word and stop thinking "white person said nigger = racist." As you mentions, not only did Ben marry a black woman they have children; thus he has black children. As my mom told me, I have told my sons if a white person use nigger to try to hurt you as soon as you response negatively you have given him/her exactly what they wanted and you lost. Learn to response in kind if necessary but never let him/her trigger you. Your ancestors sacrificed too much for you to get bent out of shape because someone called you nigger.

The last time (I think back in college) I got called a nigger my reply was "that's all you got?" and I laughed so hard in his face. I then said "why did you think that would upset me?" He turned instantly red and his head almost exploded. He revealed himself as a small-minded punk. I walked away laughing and telling him I felt sorry for him along with some other choice words. :)

Re: How President Obama’s Timeline of Hope Inspired Me To Create An Inclusive Tech Ecosystem

dejon97 — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 17:26:15 -0000

Great stuff Wayne. Obama definitely changed the game. Made us all reexamine what is possible in our time. I will always cherish being there for the inauguration in 2009 even if it was the coldest day ever. LOL!! My boys, now 21 and 19, still talk about it being a special moment in their lives.

Re: How to use Docker for local web development: an update

dejon97 — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 15:03:04 -0000

Bravo!! Great comprehensive article. Just what I needed. Taking over a php app and wanted to explore using Docker.

Re: Life Is Messy For Everyone

dejon97 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:01:21 -0000

About a year ago I came across this succinct but very powerful saying that tweaked my perspective on life - "Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful." I'm constantly working to position my attitude to extract the good from my daily moments. Every second you spend lamenting the tribulations in your life or wishing you had someone else's life is one less second you can spend enjoying something good in your life. The quality of your life is directly proportionate to the decisions you make in your life and how you management the "bad" things. Quit tripping, get on with life, and Carpe Diem - Make Your Life Extraordinary.

Re: Gang of Black Teens Beats White Memphis Grocery Store Employee into Unconsciousness

dejon97 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:01:12 -0000

I would have to agree. For some things, DNA is the only thing that makes sense. For example, whites seem to have the propensity for the following: (1) serial killing (2) child molestation (3) drug abuse (alcohol & prescription) (4) mass murdering (you people really need to get the school shooting thing under control) (5) greed (Savings & Loans, Madoff, CDOs, 2008 financial collapse) (6) rape (the recent report of sexual assault in the military is deplorable) (7) suicides (you guys are 4x as likely to kill yourself vs. blacks. What's up with that?) (8) How you treat your parents (you people are 5x more likely to ship your parents off to a nursing home than open up your home and care for them) (9) selfish mentality (how you people treated other white Europeans during the Great Migration was horrible) (10) witch craft and devil worshipping (really? what's the fascination with zombies and horror movies?) (11) WMD (Remains the only use of nuclear weapons in warfare - Hiroshima & Nagaski. Oh, I guess that falls under mass killing. My bad.) (12) Cults (13) Kill your own children or child kill you (Guy left baby in car, Susan Smith, Megan Huntsman, Julie Schenecker, too many to mention) (14) Last, but not least, Inferior genes (white people genes are inferior to every other race on the planet. BTW, blacks are the most dominant) Yeah definitely the DNA.

Re: Ted Cruz: Hatred, Bigotry, Opposition to Israel Led to Me Leaving Event

dejon97 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:05:48 -0000

Not sure how you got that I was justifying the behavior of ISIS out of my comment. I was simply saying both groups have acted inhumanly in the name of religion so let's stop it with the morality bashing, because it only makes us look hypocritical.

Christians seem to have come a long way since Medieval times because they are winning. Losing begets hate which fuels emotionally charged irrational behavior.

BTW, I regularly attend a Christian church and for three of my high school years attended a Christian-based school. I have to force myself to remain objective and constantly challenge the width of my frame of reference. Most bad things are done by narrow minded people.

Re: Ted Cruz: Hatred, Bigotry, Opposition to Israel Led to Me Leaving Event

dejon97 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:05:04 -0000

Why do you think I had to research it? We covered the Crusades in high school so I am fully aware of the different perspectives of the conflict. It was not my intend to indicate that the Muslims were innocent back than or now. Just seem we tend to forget that people in wrapped in Christianity are equally capable of engaging in horrific acts against others. I love the US and believe we should defend ourselves. I just think we can do it without all the morality mud slinging.

Re: Ted Cruz: Hatred, Bigotry, Opposition to Israel Led to Me Leaving Event

dejon97 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:12:29 -0000

As the owner of a Software Development company that last comment really hurt. Just kidding. LOL!!!

I guess I need to reprogram my ENIAC to locate the memo stating that there is a statue of limitations on using history to illustrate the nature of man to do horrific things to others in the name of religion. It is all the same because the catalyst is the same - man's ability to justified mass murder because of differences.

Re: Ted Cruz: Hatred, Bigotry, Opposition to Israel Led to Me Leaving Event

dejon97 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:58:39 -0000

The Crusades were a canard? How can we have honest discourse when you possess a disposition that doesn't acknowledge a major historical event? True intellectuals are not restricted by viewpoint expounded by the left or the right. It would be like attempting to see the world around you while wear blinders. And another things, how is it illogical to point out that Muslims have done bad things to Christians and vice-verse?

Re: Ted Cruz: Hatred, Bigotry, Opposition to Israel Led to Me Leaving Event

dejon97 — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:11:33 -0000

Not sure of the intend of your reply. "Christians in the eleventh century were not paranoid fanatics." How would you define paranoid fanatics? And how did it become "Christian lands?" Did they come about the land the same way the Europeans came about the land here in America? I'm not pro-Muslim by any means, but to discuss matters in such a way that can promote cognitive growth requires agreeing on the same reality. The only point I was trying to make is that Muslims have done horrific things to Christians, and Christians have done horrific things to Muslims. Neither group can stand on a morality soap box.

Re: Ted Cruz: Hatred, Bigotry, Opposition to Israel Led to Me Leaving Event

dejon97 — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:29:57 -0000

Can we please use history to level set this "discussion?" Evil should be confront at all cost, but defining evil depends on perspective. We do remember the Crusades right? Your opinion can be dismissed if you feel like Muslims are evil without commending Christians for the same behavior during the Crusades. For those needing a history brush up, check out http://www.history.com/topi....

Re: Watch The Viral Sensation “Amazing Jam Session Guys” Perform with Trey Songz, Juicy J & Aloe Blacc On Jimmy Kimmel Live

dejon97 — Wed, 21 May 2014 14:24:08 -0000

Amazing. Just amazing. True talent. Shouts out to Jimmy Kimmel for making it happen. Huge smile on my face and warmth in my heart.

Re: Women Scientists You Need To Know

dejon97 — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:38:29 -0000

Great article. More stories of amazing women need to be promoted. We cripple advancement of society when we use stereotypes to place limitations on what we think people are capable of accomplishing.

Re: Parse data files using Node.js streams

dejon97 — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:18:57 -0000

Good stuff. In the process of learning Node.js and this helped out big time. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

Re: US drops to 18th most economically free country

dejon97 — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:00:38 -0000

Who commented and didn't read the article? I know never mind - don't let the truth get in the way of a hating someone you've been programmed to hate. The article states "By 2005, the United States had already dropped to eighth in economic freedom. In 2009, the U.S. fell behind welfare state countries like Denmark, Finland and Canada." Barry O took control of the nose diving plane in 2009. Libs can blame Bush and Reps can blame Obama, but only the average American citizen is affected. by a screwed up economy. Most are so busy in a trivial battle of name calling that they fail to comprehend that the rich is doing just fine. Bush wasn't and Obama isn't the problem, a lazy America public is the problem. Take a moment to read and understand before commenting. There's nothing worst then removing all doubt by opening your mouth (or typing your opinion). America 2012.

Re: The Message We Might Have Missed in the Swedish N*gger Cake

dejon97 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:09:14 -0000

Thanks for taking the time to put this in perspective. I saw this story this morning and hoped it hit the main media so we can discuss it.

Re: http://www.itsokaytobesmart.com/post/18909095938

dejon97 — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:50:33 -0000

LOL!!! Clever.

Re: 250+ Brands on Pinterest

dejon97 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:50:58 -0000

Great post. I didn't know that Pinterest was big time like this. I need to get my account up.

Re: Press Releases Are The Corner Stone of Your SEO

dejon97 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:31:34 -0000

Great advice. The first tip alone was extremely valuable. 1800 back links from one press release is awesome.

Re: HOW TO: Boost Your SEO with a YouTube Channel

dejon97 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:23:31 -0000

I absolutely love simple and direct advice like this. I've been planning to get into video and this post has provided me a sound strategy. This is a must share with my biz partner.

Thanks

Re: TOP 100 FUNNIEST GOOGLE STREET VIEW PICTURES

dejon97 — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:27:53 -0000

Not sure why, but I love seeing these.

Re: Twitter Acquires Tweetie

dejon97 — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:16:44 -0000

Interesting. I would love to hear the story behind the story. Not quite an innovative move, but the Twitter guys are pretty smart so can't wait to see how it plays out. My guess would be that purchasing Tweetie gives them complete control over a popular iPhone app that can be tweaked to be a powerful mobile ad platform and utilized as a location-based service.

Re: How to Create a Facebook Fan Page Editorial Guide

dejon97 — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:55:48 -0000

You nailed it Amy. Unfortunately when it comes to social media marketing, a lot of businesses operate in "Field of Dreams" mode - if we build it, they we come. I guess the thought is we need a fan page because our competitors have pages or because it is the "in" thing. Businesses need to focus on crafting a SM marketing strategy that enhances/support a business objective or exposes/exploits new opportunities that this new media offers.