Upon reading this title, don't think that there are areas wherein it's OK for mobile apps development experts to make a mistake. As far as mobile apps development is concerned, the developers must be perfection personified, but this isn't possible. Mistakes will definitely be made and while there are certain mistakes that can be ignored, there are others that cannot be ignored.
Let's take a look at those areas wherein mistakes won't be tolerated by the end users of the mobile applications.
Features
Whether it's iPad app developers or developers having expertise on some other mobile OS, they have a tendency towards packing their apps with a huge list of features. The problem here is that this leads to unnecessary clutter and this is something that needs to be avoided at all costs. End users want an app whose functionalities they can use easily and quickly and clutter complicates things. This is something that is never appreciated by end users and this is one area wherein developers cannot hope to go wrong.
Usability
Users can be very unforgiving if they find that the app they have downloaded onto their smartphones, faces usability issues. The fact of the matter is that users want to optimize the use of their apps and that too, without putting in a whole lot of time in trying to work out its interface design, features and overall functionality. Simplicity should be the hallmark of an app and developers must ensure that even the most complex app functionality is broken down into its simplest possible form. This ensures that users are able to use the app in an optimum manner; this is another area wherein mistakes can lead to a drastic impact on app popularity.
Client
A big area of concern is always whether the app is client oriented or not. Yes, it might come as a surprise to many that at times developers don't ensure that their development process is as client driven as possible. What this does is that they aren't entirely able to ensure that app helps achieve client goals. This is an error that needs to be avoided at all costs. The whole idea of developing a mobile app is based on the fact that it seeks to address certain client requirements. If it isn't able to do that, there isn't any point in developing a mobile app is there.
This is just a small cross section of the development areas in which mistakes can't be ignored. If developers don't give due importance to these 'areas', there is every chance that the app won't be able to achieve any degree of success.
The other day, someone wished to join our think tank, and they told me that all they needed was a chance; they need someone to give them a chance and they would shine. Then they asked me if I remembered when someone gave me a chance - and asked me to remember back when I was young and just starting out. The reality is that no one ever gave me a chance, I had to fight for my chance, I was told I couldn't do it, it wasn't allowed, or that I wasn't good enough. I knew that not to be true, and I made my own way. I'd like to talk to you about this for second because you're probably already dismissing what I'm saying.
Sure, there were people along away who said they wanted to give me a chance, but every time someone wanted to give me a chance, the reality is they wanted to harvest my hard work ethic and energy and make money off of my efforts. The bank that gave me my first business loan, said that they wanted to give me a chance, but "fat chance" as this was when interest rates were approaching 10% or more. They weren't giving me a chance rather the bank was making a ton of money. Don't kid yourself.
When I was young I started my first aircraft washing business at age 12, and the local fixed base operator at the airport wanted to give me a chance and let me clean their aircraft. Were they really giving me a chance, or were they hiring me because I charged less than everyone else, and I would do it cheaper? I would submit to you that they hired me because the prices were low, and it didn't make sense for them to pay their own employees to do the work, because I would do it cheaper, and I worked harder, and therefore did a better job, and they saved money.
Did they really give me a chance? You might say they gave me a chance, and I earned my keep, and proved my worth, but I would submit to you that they used me. I understood the game, and I was perfectly okay with that, but I didn't need anyone to give me a chance, not really. I took my chances, I seized the moment, I grabbed opportunity, and I never looked back. I find it very unfortunate that people in our society believe that they need to be given a chance. No.
They don't need to be given a chance; they need to put forth effort and perform, and when they do that other people will notice, and they will let them prove themselves. These people who say they need a chance are wrong - and they don't need to be given anything by the government, or our tax dollar, if they want to make it the world they have to do what I did, and every other successful person did in this country, they have to perform, put in the hard work, and persevere. They need to develop strength of character, and be committed and dedicated to their cause.
They don't need a chance; they were already born, and now they're here they've got their chance. What they make of their life is their business, their choice, and in the United States at least, we live in the greatest nation ever created in the history of mankind; there are plenty of chances and opportunities for everyone, but fact is that they need to; take it.
Indeed I hope you will please consider all this, and if you are a left-leaning bleeding heart liberal, and wish to debate with me let's go ahead and talk, but I guarantee you I have experience, observation, and real-world knowledge backing me up on my point of view. And that trumps all your academic BS studies.
Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Success. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net/
When we talk about being in the wrong we have to carefully consider each situation in which this feeling arises before we can conclude whether one, both, all or no parties actually hold that precious aim of rightness in their hands.
It's genuinely rare in any human relationship that any one party is completely right or wrong because there are always emotions involved and everyone has a right to their own feelings on a subject. Much as someone else's reaction may not suit you it is their reaction to the current situation and they have a right to it.
Also, emotional reactions tend to be just that, and the majority of us will have had a few times in their life when they wish they'd had the wisdom to stop and think rather than react immediately and with anger. However, it happens and you just have to get past the memory.
It's very sad if it ruins a relationship for you, but by the same token anyone who truly loves you will see past the inappropriate anger and be willing to talk about it. So if someone is insistent on taking offence and closing down the lines of communication then you know that you don't have a real and close relationship with that person.
It's awful when this happens and if you're a decent human being it is very hard to hang on to the idea that you are a nice person when another person or other people are hurling venom and vitriol in your direction, and most especially when they are telling other people how awful you are.
In such situations it is wisest to shut up and not engage further otherwise the mess gets bigger and more horrible, but that's very hard to do when your very soul is crying out for fairness, justice and to be heard.
I've often pondered whether it is wise to be quite or whether we all have the birthright to defend ourselves, and I have to say that I've reached no clear answer. The nearest I can come is to take each situation individually and handle them accordingly. However, here are a few questions you can ask in difficult situations to help you to decide what to do:
1. How close am I to this person? In other words, would never seeing them again affect me?
2. Does this person continually fall out with people, are they always in the middle of an emotional mess?
3. Is this a reasonable person? Can I give it time for both of us to calm down and then talk to them easily?
4. If I don't sort this mess out will other people suffer? If so, how can I avoid that?
5. Is this a work colleague? If so, until I can change departments or leave I need to find a way to be civil.
6. Are the actions of this person/these people affecting my reputation, especially my business?
7. Is this person continually involved in this kind of situation with people other than you?
8. Most importantly, has this person got a very real reason to be easily upset at this time?
There are more questions but you get the idea. I can't answer them for you but you can see how depending on the relationship, who else is involved, and the situation, there are a number of ways you can handle them and none of those ways involve you deciding who was wrong or right. Especially question 8.
That's deliberate.
One of the things I find very difficult to deal with is the idea that one grown adult should tell another grown adult off, or that it is the role of one adult to 'bring another adult up' as if they were nothing more than an overgrown child. It's rude, it's emotionally debilitating, and it is neither your right nor your role.
If a person is truly rude then they will continue to have problems in other relationships and it is their role in their own life to understand that. The best thing you can do is walk away if you can, or do your best to have no feelings towards that person at all.
This is a VERY hard thing to do, but if for example this is your sister or brother-in-law then do it you must. The sooner you can get to the point that they can be rude to you and you can smile gently and ask if anyone wants a coffee, or they can pick a fight and you respond with humour the better. All I would say is that if you have someone in your family, at work, or in a social situation you can't escape who is given to gossiping and telling tales then make sure that as much as possible you are never alone in the same room as them and never speak to them on the phone without witnesses. It sounds extreme, but if people are that difficult then you must be sensible and protect yourself.
Finally, let's look at failing your own standards.
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you don't react well in a situation. You know it, you try really hard to make things right, but no matter what you do it just goes from bad to worse. You may even get frustrated and say something that you would not normally say and afterwards want to bite off your tongue!
Firstly, if you can apologise. If that apology is accepted then forgive yourself too. If it is not, as long as your apology was sincere then you know that either your relationship with this person has gone as far as it can, or you and this person were never truly close. However, if you feel the need, give it a little more time and try to apologise again. If your sincere apology is not accepted the second time then walk away if you can, or create an emotional remoteness from the person and smile and nod politely when you see them.
The thing you have to remember more than anything else, is that you are HUMAN. Moreover, every single person on this planet without exception is HUMAN. It's not good to behave badly, but it is HUMAN.
Alongside your fallible humanity you must always take into consideration what you were going through at the time. If someone dear to you has just died or a romantic relationship has broken up then there will be nothing logical and 'normal' about your feelings and reactions. If the people around you can't handle that then they're not the right people.
Please, just learn to a) trust yourself, you know you're a nice person and do your best, and b) learn to forgive yourself.
I hope that this article has given you some useful ideas as to how to manage difficult situations.
Wishing you happy days, peaceful nights, and positive relationships.
Deb
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Global Warming Theory specifically states that; the emissions of CO2 by humans is causing severe and irreversible climate change, a.k.a. a tipping point. These same alarmists tell us that the oceans will rise and there will be more disease, more droughts, more famine, and extreme weather in the process. Some say that our species is doomed, and many other species will not survive. As far as I'm concerned that's a bunch of poppycock, but let's go ahead and talk about this for a moment shall we?
Not long ago, there was a very interesting editorial in the Wall Street Journal on December 2, 2011. The gentleman who wrote the article, and I don't recall his name, made mention of the hypocrisy of the scientific community claiming that Global Warming is a fact, and already agreed upon by climatologists around the world. Indeed, we know that that isn't true, and as a coordinator for a think tank which happens to operate online, I can tell you of many scientists who are rather uncertain about the whole concept of mankind's CO2 output causing the climate to change, and increases in temperature.
There is one Berkeley physicist, and famous author of the book; "Physics for Future Presidents," who had looked at all the previous data and within the margin of error believes that the surface temperature of the landmass has increased 1.6 degrees F in the last 60 years. Of course, this is a lot less than the global warming alarmists had led us to believe with their hockey stick graph. We also know there was the controversy known as; "Climate Gate" - which noted several scientist talking back and forth agreeing to disagree on the subject, and even considering how to manipulate the data and figures to serve their scientific assessment and political agenda.
That is a scary thought indeed, sometimes when we talk about Global Warming, and I am talking with someone from academia who guarantees me that it is real, I just want to say to them; "The National Inquirer Announces Global Warming is Real, so it must be." Now you might think that's funny, but that's about the level of credibility I give to the scientific community for ramming this political agenda down the throats of the global community.
What I find fascinating is every time there is a storm, tornado, hurricane, Typhoon, drought, or anything of the sort such as a weather anomaly in California, high winds for instance - those who believe in this theory come out of the woodwork to remind us that they are right. In fact, if the weather is too hot, or too cold, they claim it is from this phenomena, and therefore, it proves their theory correct. That's utterly ridiculous, and I think everyone either knows it, or should have known it. Please consider all this and think on it.
Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Future Concepts. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net/
Before I explore the various reasons as to why New Yorkers sometimes have a unique gift for rubbing people the wrong way, let me first tell you how great the City of New York is. You might say that I am biased as I am from the Big Apple, but that's not why I believe this city is the greatest city of all. As a New Yorker, however, born and raised in East Harlem, I am entitled to my opinion. Still, since first impressions are important, I insist on giving everyone the respect that they deserve.
New York City is quite unique. As they say, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. If you can't, you'll be leaving with your tail between your legs. New York has certainly earned a reputation as one of the world's most fascinating cities. The Big Apple isn't simply the commercial epicenter of the United States, it is the heart of American advertising, and the fashion, publishing, and broadcasting mecca of the world. It is the American melting pot of industry, commerce, immigration, and even religion. In short, it is America personified. That is why so many people visit and move here each year, to partake of its diversity, its immense culture and the wonders of the creativity of the human spirit that it displays.
As for the inhabitants of this enormous metropolis, 8,175,133 people according to the 2010 census, we have two groups. First there are the native New Yorkers such as myself who have strong emotional attachments to our roots. Next we have those who flock to New York, those who have gravitated to the brightest lights of the biggest city. They move to New York for many reasons, mainly because it's the best place in the world to seek the American Dream.
We must be fair in our evaluation of this great city, however. Certainly New York City is fantastic, but there are always drawbacks to living in any metropolis. New York's arteries are slowly calcifying with a dangerous blockage caused by too many people, and when the blood pressure rises, tempers and hostilities flare. New Yorkers, largely due to the aggravation of overpopulation, can be testy. As the city becomes progressively more crowded, tensions, nerves and even outright hostilities will continue to thrive. Since this is a tough city to live in, New Yorkers tend to possess a certain mental toughness. This attitude comes across as being obnoxious and rude. New Yorkers are therefore believed to have a crummy attitude, considered anti-social.
Face it, living in the Big Apple can be tough. As with any city, there are problems. Social animosities occur, there are political issues and financial meltdowns to deal with, there's crime, overcrowding, living standards, and many other daily problems. True New Yorkers accept these bumps in the road as par for the course. They adapt. They survive and thrive amidst a deluge of ongoing contingencies. That doesn't mean, of course, we don't gripe about these problems and many others.
Not only are we labeled as chronic complainers with attitudes, we're also considered out-spoken, bossy, arrogant, talkative or worse, impatient. But wouldn't you have an attitude if you tried to find an empty taxi day after day to no avail? Or a parking space? How about a simple seat on the subway? Does anyone like being crushed in the train next to someone who hasn't bathed for a week simply trying to get home from work? Doesn't that warrant a disparaging remark or two?
Sure, I've been ridiculed for my "Noo Yawk' accent. Maybe I do say "Fugheddaboudit! I ain't saying nuttin," or "Gedoutahea, yer pudding me on!" So! Wherever we go, we New Yorkers will always stand out. For good or ill, we are different, and that's what makes us so great.
Nonetheless, to categorize all New Yorkers as rude is an unfair misrepresentation. There has to be a polite New Yorker out there somewhere, right? Just kidding. Considering what we deal with on a daily basis and the sense of humor we have cultivated to cope with these daily hardships, we're extremely polite. What other city could have handled 9/11 with such courage, unity and grace?
So the next time you run into a so-called obnoxious, loud-mouthed New Yorker, remember 9/11. Maybe you'll find some respect for who New Yorkers really are.
With 13 years of research experience, History in all its manifestations is Miriam B. Medina's passion, and she loves nothing more than sharing what she learns with everyone. So be sure to check it out at http://thehistorybox.com/ny_city_directories.html, a one-stop resource center for writers, journalists, historians, teachers and students.
Racial Tension, Racism, U.K. Riots, Entitlements; What is wrong with western civilization? The answers are simple and they are here for you to read.
It isn't the fault of one race or another. It is the fault of the governments and media who have been telling them every day for more than 50 years that they're all supposed to live together in harmony. Different races and cultures traditionally had their own countries so they could live their lives freely without worrying about accommodating or offending every other race and culture in the world. One government or one set of rules cannot be made to effectively represent the wants and needs of all races and cultures at the same time. There are several glaring examples in history to corroborate this such as the failure of the League of Nations, the U.N., and internal social/economic policies of the U.S., Europe, etc.
Political correctness is completely detached from natural laws, common sense, and human nature. Anyone, who dares to raise an opposing point of view, if only to point out that their methods haven't worked at all, is immediately branded a racist. "Racist", now being the dirtiest word in the English language, is (almost) justification for the even the most brazen to flee from that accusation. The definition of racist is one who believes that the various races of this planet are different from each other (I believe we call that "diversity") and a belief that your "team" (or race) is the best. That is all consistent with human nature, not hate. Hate however is a common manifestation of multiple races being integrated by force of law while being told it is natural and serendipitous. The aspects of human nature which motivate us to segregate ourselves racially and culturally are mechanisms to promote the survival and longevity of the group. If that type of "instinctive" behavior did not exist among humans, I would venture to say that we would have all merged into one mixed race millennia ago.
Let's acknowledge something else weighing on race relations in historically white countries; the whites want and deserve their own countries as much as any other race and the white's countries, cultures, and ways of life are the only ones that are vanishing. People need to wake up and reject once and for all the failed policies based on liberal utopian fantasies. Their philosophies are flawed and this should at long last be obvious to all after more than a half century of consistent and complete failure of liberal social and economic policies.
Liberal policies have failed so miserably in part because some of the central tenets of liberal philosophy are fallacies. For instance their policies are built on the assumption that the only characteristic differences separating all of the various races and cultures on Earth are purely cosmetic in nature (i.e. like makeup). To assert that values, priorities, attitudes, and attributes do not vary from race to race is ludicrous. The differences among races and cultures are part of what makes the world go around.
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