Life Is Loyalty

Where to Start When Learning Programming?

2014-09-11T18:31:00.001-05:00

Have you ever wanted to throw your computer off a 10 story building because it's not doing what you want it to ? Well with a fair share of programming you can change any aspect of a computer that you don't think runs your way! Only months ago I was the one reading articles about programming and where to jump in at. I have learned quite a lot , but still am only scratching the surface to my true potential as a programmer. It takes a while learning all the new jargon and syntax associated with the many languages available. When you first begin to get started you find yourself wondering what language you want to be fluent in and where to start , or what site to use and what approach to take to it. I will "attempt" to list most of what I can about the basics to help you figure out where you might want to begin.
With so many languages out there , which one do you start with and what is the purpose behind you wanting to learn programming? I found myself reading online for hours figuring out my path. I started with reading about the more common languages everyone has heard of C / C++ (HTML isn't quite a programming language but the format helps you grasp the structure a bit). Long story short , I made an account at Codecademy , a nice little free site that has the tools you need to write and compile programs in certain languages. I began with HTML & CSS for web development after finishing that I dove into Python , quite an awesome language that has incredibly easy syntax compared to say Java(IMO at least). I ordered a few beginner programming books with Python just to be able to study at my own will on any topic that was an issue at the time , and one on Basic & Java to begin to get my feet wet with.

Python
Ruby
Perl
C / C++ / C#
Java
Javascript
Visual Basic

Just a small list of a few languages that are common to want to begin with.

Once you finally decide what language to start with you have to find out where or how to make the approach just like any new thing you try! All languages follow the same rules or procedures for the most part, so whichever language you choose will be easily transferable with a little syntax corrections and additions. The structure of each language is almost always the same just different keywords mostly I have found. Now that I'm in college and learning Java in my class I am kind of glad that the syntax is so much more difficult than Python for the simple fact that I have to try harder to truly understand what the program is doing line for line. Knowing how to parse(examine & analyze program structure) and knowing the semantics or meaning is what will be required to learn regardless the language. If you don't understand why it does something then you surely cannot write successful code that does what you want. There are so many great websites out there to list for credit of helping me and many others thru the beginner portal of programming. I'll list a few sites that I have found with tutorials and exercises that seemed to help me out.

www.w3schools.com - lots of tutorials on web development mostly
www.pickatutorial.com - exactly the name almost any language available
www.codecademy.com - good free site to learn the basics without downloading software.
www.learnpython.org - interactive site to start programming with python
www.learnjavaonline.org - interactive site for java programming
www.youtube.com - figures right ? seriously any topic of information there is someone with a video explaining why and the hows.
Last but not least my friend Google!! With a little time and effort always can find the info needed.

When it comes down to it , you should start with a language you're interested in , for whatever the reason. Do you want to eventually make video games or huge corporate programs? Maybe you enjoy mobile apps and think you could try your hand creating those. That's about where I am now, trying to figure out exactly what I want to do with programming and with so many aspects of it kinda makes it difficult. But I plan on making Python my main language I do believe, even though college will put me thru all the VB, Java, C and others that are the basic known languages so to speak. But the abundance of information online has helped me get through my first phase of learning, however it plays out I believe I will enjoy myself with programming. There is plenty of problem solving and the thinking process of developers is quite complex but it is continually pushing me to think outside the box and leave no stone unturned!

Hobbies & Ways to Discover Them

2014-09-04T14:43:00.000-05:00

    There are hundreds of thousands , if not millions of hobbies out in our big world , truth be told I'm no where near an expert on to many of them. When you grow up and become an adult I have found its a lot harder than expected to still find time and have the hobbies you enjoyed as a kid , as well as deal with all the real - world problems that arise. Lately I have found so many things that used to be "tasks" or problems I would have never tackled on that I now find myself enjoying!!
Nobody can tell you what to enjoy or what hobbies you can have. "Hey you are going to enjoy painting!!!" Says whoever....Uhm No thanks ! Sure might be the right thing for them and they love it , but who's to say that you will? Only way to know for sure is if you spend some time doing it , push yourself to try it even if it doesn't sound like something up your alley. Lately , I've done a good bit of extra - curricular activities so to speak. Anyone that knows me KNOWS I'm no kinda repair man or house hold fixer! Mechanic repair and I have never got along to well even with the most basic of problems , but I've noticed that a little elbow grease and research go along way! Now that I have spent a little time trying to understand what I'm doing instead of just attempting to fix it , I really enjoy working on my car nowadays!

   Another NO-BRAINER is to just follow your passions or what moves you personally , all BS aside this is probably the best idea to find out what you enjoy doing! Believe me , it's no rocket science haha. With hobbies , obviously it's all about enjoying yourself. If you can spend 3-4 hours straight reading about any topic or even a certain topic , I think you might have found what you enjoy doing. But on the other hand if you can't figure out anything you like to do all it takes is a little brainstorming. 6-7 years ago I would have NEVER pegged myself for one to be sitting around writing articles about this and that , let alone spending the time to create this little blog , but I thought about what I used to like to do when I was younger before problems were around and sure enough it worked. It's fun to see what topic I can think of that i am somewhat relevant in and just let the thoughts and ideas write the article for me!!

   This blog was created around this time 2 years ago when my friend Andre and I decided to attempt to sell loyalty t-shirts with quotes about loyalty on them. Now I'm back in college trying my hand at some programming to hopefully one day get a degree or certificate , so I figured why not spend some time on this blog since I got a lot of computer time on my hands lol. I recently discovered I was capable of tearing the plywood/fiberglass floor out of my boat and completely redoing it!! Once again....something I would never took on years ago because it sounds to complex or who knows , whatever other excuse I would have made. My point here before I drift off somewhere {{Insert Ganja Here}} is to conquer your fears! Can't say I'm to afraid of doing home repairs or fixing my boat or my car BUT I think most of the time I don't attempt things like this because I don't believe i have the capability to do them.

   More and more I prove to myself that I can do whatever I end up trying and most of the time I end up enjoying them also. The boat I redid is a 14ft fiberglass boat I bought for $170 bucks that came with trolling motor , trailer , and title.(Couldn't pass it up!!) Only problem was the floor was completely rotted and had no support! Over the winter my beautiful wife & I decided to become boat repairmen and next thing you know we are knee deep in power tools and fiberglass! Lots of second guessing and problem solving when you tackle on something you have never even thought about attempting before. As the ole saying goes "Don't knock something until you've tried it!" sure proves more true day by day. Not the nicest boat ever but hey looks good yeah ?

    Maybe more on the boat another time , the hobby that got me to want to purchase the boat was nothing but......Fishing !!!!! Used to be one of my favorite things to do when I was younger but as I got older just kinda dropped it. I had been offered the opportunity to go time and time again just never really thought I would enjoy it weird as it may sound. One day my friend Tonio comes by to use my Wifi and he convinced me to go throw a line in the water and since its been just like old times! The older I get I realize I need to push myself into situations that aren't in my lane to expand not just my knowledge & understanding of a particular task but also to see if it might be something I will actually enjoy!

   Everyone knows the saying it could always be worse & that is pretty much a fact! You have to always keep that in the back of your mind when your doing something you don't think you will like or something that you might consider an everyday task. Think I'm done rambling on this topic for now. Who knows in a few years what I will be doing or anyone else out there but whatever it is don't be ashamed or scared to fail. Failing is the only way to really accomplish true success , You have to know what doesn't work so no matter what happens you are prepared for the outcome.

New Posts coming soon!!!

2014-08-30T11:06:00.000-05:00

Long time no see everyone out there ! Soon i shall be uploading a few new posts once i come up with some good ideas that everyone might like ! Ive been gone on real life shit to sum it up short :).....Well now im back going to college to program to program , so i figure while i got some time i might as well update my blog and continue where i started!! Now that i'm back on here i'm exited to get some new content started!

Bear with me if you can and hopefully i will have some half-ass exiting material for everyone, if you have any ideas about something interesting sign up somewhere or find a comment spot and let me know !!

Know Your Rights When Police Pull U Over!

2012-11-18T10:46:00.001-06:00

If you get pulled over, just remain calm and remember your rights. Keep your hands on the wheel where the officer can see them. Police officers in some states have the legal right to search your car if they say they “smell” drug smoke. This is a very obvious loophole, but one you have to deal with since it is the law.

When he requests them, show the officer your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. Try to remember the officers’ badge number and patrol car numbers, although not in an obvious or confrontational manner. For instance, don’t immediately ask for his name or badge number, just be mindful of it. Police WILL try to intimidate you, and they WILL make you wait. Maintain your composure, don’t show fear, and be polite. The police officer will most likely ask you if you know why he pulled you over. Say as little as possible, and never admit to speeding or try to guess why you were pulled over; just say no.

Never get into an argument with the police. You cannot win an argument with a police officer. Also remember that anything you say or do can be used against you, so I have to reiterate… say as little as possible. In some cases, police can search your car without a warrant based on “probable cause”. Make it clear that you do not consent to a search so you’re legally protected later on. It’s not lawful for police to arrest you simply for refusing to consent to a search. Remember that, NEVER consent to a search.

Refusing a search DOESN’T mean you’re guilty. The age old argument: “Well sonny, honest people don’t have anything to hide” is complete nonsense. That argument has been debunked many times over. Don’t let that line influence you.

Unfortunately, police enjoy a monopoly on protection. They’re the only game in town, so they aren’t pressured by the forces of the free market to make their customers happy. Police can generally act however they want and do whatever they please and we have to keep paying them to protect us. It’s an unfortunate situation, but until we live in a world with competing police services, where we can choose protection companies like we choose our cell phone provider, then we have to deal with it. So remember your rights, and don’t give in to police intimidation.

Thinking Positive Can Change You!

2012-10-01T19:56:00.003-05:00

               The first situation to consider is the relationship between thoughts and conditions like depression and stress. A crucial question is whether the person's thoughts are creating the physical depression or the physical depression is creating the negative thinking. When it comes to how you can use your mind to help, this can be accomplished consciously and subconsciously. When someone has a habit of imagining things turning out very badly, rational thinking can show show them that they often exaggerate. However, the unconscious mind is much more powerful in shaping our habitual behavior, oftentimes beyond our conscious control. Visualization and hypnosis can be very effective in modifying beliefs and, if you do this, the long-lasting effects can be more powerful than using logic only.

               It is likewise true that positive thinking can have an impact on our physical health, and you may be aware of the placebo effect on people who feel ill. This is when individuals are given a pill which in reality does not have any healing value, and yet they claim to notice an improvement in how they feel. This is evidence of the connection between mind and body, and there are many examples of men and women with a positive outlook being able to recover faster from malady and injury. You can also use the power of your mind to help you in achieving your fitness goals. A historic example of this is when the four minute barrier for running the mile was broken, which had been considered as unachievable up to that point. Once the "barrier" had been broken, other runners also began to break through what had really been a barrier of belief.

              The effects of aging are likewise influenced by how we think about the process. As you get older, do you talk to your friends about your "aches and pains" and your weakened capabilities? It seems there's a great deal of truth to the saying, "You're only as old as you think you are," and our thoughts can be used to undo a lot of the so-called effects of aging. Unfortunately, numerous individuals will continue to hold on to old beliefs about the unavoidable "decline" of health in old age, and not pay attention to the benefits of a positive outlook.

Left And Right Brain Thinking

2012-09-28T21:35:00.001-05:00

Ever wondered how your brain works? Here is a quick lesson on the way the left-brain and the right-brain control one body.

They way those who have studied human brains say that it has two hemispheres, and each performs specific function. The right side of the brain is thought to govern the motor functions of the left side of the body. It is also the side that performs "natural" mental function, such as intuitions, pattern recognition, nonverbal communication, playfulness, general idea, and the like.

The left hemisphere of the brain controls the right side of the body, and the "rational" functions of logic, calculation, verbal articulation, structured observation, analysis, and so forth.

The evidence that support their claim is from work with drain-impaired patients. In sum, the evidence suggests that the people who had damage to the left side of the brain suffer losses of speech, writing ability, and the ability to perform logical calculation. They continue, to function normally in terns of non rational activities. Damage to the right side of the brain results in loss of the nonverbal skills, such as humor, color sensitivity, and intuition.

Left - brain dominant people operate as an analyst and realist. Right-brain dominant people tend to use those strategies that we have called Idealist and Synthesist. They would expect accountants and engineers to be strongly left-brain, poets and writers to be right-brain. Of course not all the time but, these tendencies do indeed occurs.

How Does Your Thinking Process Work?

2012-09-19T16:32:00.001-05:00

The Thinking Process

To learn the way someone thinks or the root of their thinking you have to keep an open mind. It Can help you in many ways threw out life in all different types of situation. It will help you predict, avoid or even better understand the outcome of an situations good or bad. I will try to have you explore the thought process of an average 27 year old male. Keep in mind this is no 48 laws of power break down (Which is a book for those that don’t know). Neither was I a kid who was sheltered all his life with all the cool video games. That’s me trying to make a joke haha .( Ugh anyway). I grew up in a good household with a strong mother (who was very loyal to her kids and job)and with a crazy sister also.

So for me when it comes to a situation that causes deep thought I always try to ask many questions to myself first to help me break down the event. First off what is happening at the present time? Also, what’s the personalities and thinking processes of the others involved? That’s what I do to help figure out which way to best approach what is going on. For me a lot of times when I go in blind I tend to assume or get mislead by others. (Depending on what is known at the time) Not that anyone else knows all the time, just something that goes on in my head. By reading this I hope you get a better understanding of your own thinking process, or of those close to and around you. Like anything it will take much hard work and practice, but soon you will be able to learn the pros and cons of your own thinking process.

Thinking Proceess

The pic above shows how the people with degrees say how you should start with your thinking process . Let me give you a little info on that. They say that when we approach a situation or a decision, we most likely adopt a set of specific strategies that are characteristics of a certain thinking process. Each of us has a preference for one of five processes, so they say. While each process is useful in a given situation, each can be a disaster if overused or used inappropriately.

What Are Core Values?

2012-09-18T23:10:00.000-05:00


Examples Core Values

               Core Values are the things that motivate us , what we believe are important , and which we make a priority in life. If someone was to ask you what your personal core values are , would you have the answer off the top of your head? Chances are no though , most people have issues answering this question and feeling confident about it.


                   Most people don't really have a understanding on what is important to them as individuals. The same thing goes for core values , not everyone understands their own personal values in life. Since everyone has their own set of values say for each schools , friends , and employers. Being that everyone has a different set they live by it makes it more difficult for people to find theirs and stick to them with influence from so many other directions.

                    You may be following someone else personal values , instead of your own! When you are at work you show a certain set of values that might include keeping a good time schedule , dedication and hard-working attitude , and profits or sale targets depending your business. If you spent your whole life living by these values how would you feel about your life outcome? How many of those would you really need in your daily life or outside of your job. What would you list your core values as?

Examples of Values

ambition, competency, individuality, equality, integrity, service, responsibility, accuracy, respect, dedication, diversity, improvement, enjoyment/fun, loyalty, credibility, honesty, innovativeness, teamwork, excellence, accountability, empowerment, quality, efficiency, dignity, collaboration, stewardship, empathy, accomplishment, courage, wisdom, independence, security, challenge, influence, learning, compassion, friendliness, discipline/order, generosity, persistency, optimism, dependability, flexibility

Your personal core values should be important to YOU and to no one else! Live through your values when you are at work , when you are off the good ol 9-5 , or whatever you do personally make sure you stick by your values and believe in them. Using them in everyday life is a great asset to help you be who you want to be , it can help you be much more of a leader in your personal niche , and it will help you accomplish your goals and dreams.

Who Is Most Loyal Sports Player

2012-09-15T20:19:00.003-05:00

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The most loyal sports player ever , who is it , what sport did they play , and why?

First of all , it depends on what sport you like and what sports you follow. Who plays for their self , their team , and their fans the hardest? Personally , Michael Jordan is to me the most loyal player to play ever! Bet you didn't see that one coming haha. He played 1,072 regular season career games , it's not the all time record but think about it. I didn't choose him because of his all time records by far but because how he loved the game , it wasn't a job to him , it was what he was passionate about.

There are plenty of people who show up and give their all to games. Allen Iverson is another person who came out and played every game as it was his last. Just a small personal opinion on who is the most loyal person to play sports. Loyalty is the 1st thing to grow as a person , group , or team. Without it you are stuck in a canoe going upstream with no paddle. There are many great ways to start your day off and discussing who everyone in the world thinks is the most loyal sports player is an awesome way! So if you follow ANY sports leave your opinion for the world to know!

Examples of Loyalty

2012-09-13T19:59:00.000-05:00

What do you define loyalty as? I will ask it time and time again , when you say I keep it 100 , I am loyal. What type of scenarios call for loyalty and when do you show it , and who are you loyal to?
Loyalty , to sum it up , means to show someone you are there for them at all times good and bad , up and down. Your employer , are they loyal to you? Also , are you loyal to them?

Loyalty doesn't mean just showing up to work or hanging out with your friends , it's deeper than that. It means being there for whatever and whenever if your needed and when your not also.
Say your friends car broke down and he needs a ride but you are doing something already. Would you stop what you are doing for them if you are loyal to your friends or do you blow it off and tell them you are busy? Would they do it for you in the same scenario? Let's go with a work place incident , I work at a hotel called the Emerald Grande . I make sure I'm here on time everyday , show initiative to get extra work done around the hotel. Loyalty goes both ways when it comes to business and it can benefit both me , the employee , and the corporation. The employee feeling involved in the success of the company and rewarded for hard work benefits , where as the the company has low turnover with loyal employees.

In March 2011 , the government estimated around 2 million people just up and quit their jobs. Companies all over can benefit from the 2 way loyalty to not join that number in the years to come. Loyal employees for a business often have their friends fill out applications because of how they feel about their jobs.

In another aspect , loyal employees that stay to a company after a pay cut because the company takes care of them as far as hours , benefits , or possibly vacation time. Or it could be a soldier in a war that becomes a P.O.W , but does not reveal anything to the opposing forces. Showing loyalty to his country and to his people. Could be a shopper at a gas station or grocery store but likes how he is treated or the deals they offer. When your husband or wife stands besides you when you are going through hard times shows alot of loyalty. Loyalty comes into play everywhere in life if you really think about it. Loyalty is needed point blank period!!

Keeping Loyal Customers and Why

2012-09-11T19:25:00.001-05:00

Customers that are loyal seem to purchase more. In most businesses 20% of the customers purchase 75% or more of the products from them. It cost 4 or 5 times more to catch a new customer than it does to keep your loyal ones.

Good loyal customers are the ones who will tell everyone about your business and continue to buy from you and support what you are doing for a lifetime , as long as you can stay loyal to them also. Make sure to be a straight shooter but also try and build a nice , comfy working relationship with your customers. Always be polite and very , very friendly to them at all times. Being able to have good relationships within your small business is one of the greatest assets to your company you could have.

Make sure you resolve conflicts and complaints in a timed fashion. Customers will show increased loyalty do to trust gains with how you handle the situations. Depending on what your business is , start a friend referral program or discounts for loyal customers with a card possibly to ensure the building blocks of loyalty.

Be sure not to be a steady bother to your customers or come off as pushy for your sales but also be considerate. Ask them how the products are or how the shipping ended up , even occasionally send some Happy Thanksgiving Emails to them. Making customers feel valued and showing general interest into the well being of them are known to increase the loyalty between you and the customer.

Having the best products or inventory is never going to get you a loyal base of customers , having good products and backing it up with your customer service and compassion will boost the loyalty factor always. The brand name alone isn't enough. What we have went threw in this article are all ways to increase loyalty between you and the customer , but in a business nothing can be guaranteed , so the customer service and relationships with your products and you should slowly grow you some loyal customers.

Great ways to start your day

2012-09-10T08:20:00.001-05:00

Have you ever woke up feeling a little groggy , or have yo woke up feeling excellent. Wondering how to keep it going with a long day ahead?? Being that this is only dedicated to our loyal readers , we feel we will try to keep every post true to our daily lives. With that being said , we feel the best way to start our day is to take a puff of all natural plants :-). But hey , not everyone shares the same views and opnions in their daily activities.

Other ways for us include listening to music to stimulate good vibes so to speak or positive thinking. Also , repetitive positive thoughts telling yourself you will have a good day or whatever is positive to you personally! Furthermore , there are ranges of store bought items from drinks to snacks to protein shakes that are designed to get you jump started so to speak.

Other ways To start your day off great , would be stating everything you are grateful for when you wake up to get you thinking positive. Being grateful for what you already have is an awesome way to remain thankful. If you wake up on the wrong side of the bed , there are always ways to correct that.
First thought that should bring a smile to your face should be your kids , loved pets , or loved ones. Take a couple minutes to yourself and reminisce of the good times , Just as long as you stay on the positive level. Positive thinking and the "no-worry" attitude are 2 of our main ways to ensure that those are the vibes we put out.
Hopefully by reading this you feel more positive or it helps you in some sense. Thoughts become things , so if you always have a negative attitude that's exactly what you will attract! Not to say that's not what some people want , but we as growing and developing men are staying with positivity.

Loyal Readers

2012-09-09T18:42:00.001-05:00

Loyalty is before all , as we have said. With that being said , the goal of this blog is to get a group of loyal readers that would like to voice their opinion on loyalty. Nothing more , nothing less. The articles might not be the best content out there or the best SEO by far but that doesn't matter to much to me because the audience of people that i would like to be reading this isn't here for a How - To. You are here to express yourself or read and hopefully feel motivated and have a more positive outlook on life.

Loyalty is all let me say it again , but being loyal and having a positive attitude can change the way you think , feel , and act. So if anything maybe you can come here to feel better about the day or yourself and be more positive by the time you are done reading.

Hopefully by the time you are done on this little blog you look chilled like that baby!!!!!!! Well not so much but you get the picture. That's how i am trying to feel overall not a care in the world just enjoying my days and loyalty can help you if you apply it right and for the right reasons. Loyalty can also take you down the wrong road if you are standing for the wrong reasons or loyal for the wrong cause. Stand for something or fall for anything as they say so what i stand for is loyalty and the concept of what it really means to be 100% loyal to something. Looking forward to many , many years of loyal readers posting what they feel.

What is Loyalty to you?

2012-08-20T16:05:00.000-05:00

noun, plural loy·al·ties.
1. the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
2. faithful adherence to a sovereign, government, leader, cause, etc.
3. an example or instance of faithfulness, adherence, or the like: a man with fierce loyalties.

What is loyalty to you? How do you incorporate your everyday life with the concept behind it. We feel loyalty is the first part of everything you do. Seems everyone is against being loyal to almost all aspects of life. Comment on what it means to you and how you feel about the overall idea of loyalty!!!!
To me loyalty means going above and beyond for your family or friends or whatever you are being loyal to. It means taking some sacrifices every now and again , but if you know and understand what loyalty means that shouldn't be to much of an issue. Most people nowadays are very selfish no matter what the occasion is , people have no backbone so to speak anymore.

Life Is Loyalty

2012-08-19T19:12:00.000-05:00

Loyalty is everything in life. This blog is dedicated to that factor of life. My real real good friend & business partner realize that and in that we have decided to make shirts to the cause. Regardless of how successful it is we feel its a great idea and tend to pursue it. Shirts are basic for now but in time we have many ideas for them. Tips / Thoughts would be greatly appreciated by any and every one out there on the web. There is no reward without risk. ANYONE that supports loyalty please leave a post or comment about what you feel about loyalty and how it plays on your everyday life or just stop by to show some love. Loyalty is the key to the door to success and we plan on pushing it open if it doesn't work!! Much love n Support to everyone out there trying to make something out of nothing. Anything is possible as long as you follow your dreams and focus on what YOU really want.

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These the shirts right now like i said nothing much but the meaning behind it makes it powerful. Support da movement !!!!!