?> class Akismet_REST_API { /** * Register the REST API routes. */ public static function init() { if ( ! function_exists( 'register_rest_route' ) ) { // The REST API wasn't integrated into core until 4.4, and we support 4.0+ (for now). return false; } register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/key', array( array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_key' ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::EDITABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'set_key' ), 'args' => array( 'key' => array( 'required' => true, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_key' ), 'description' => __( 'A 12-character Akismet API key. Available at akismet.com/get/', 'akismet' ), ), ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::DELETABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'delete_key' ), ) ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/settings/', array( array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_settings' ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::EDITABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'set_boolean_settings' ), 'args' => array( 'akismet_strictness' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'boolean', 'description' => __( 'If true, Akismet will automatically discard the worst spam automatically rather than putting it in the spam folder.', 'akismet' ), ), 'akismet_show_user_comments_approved' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'boolean', 'description' => __( 'If true, show the number of approved comments beside each comment author in the comments list page.', 'akismet' ), ), ), ) ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/stats', array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_stats' ), 'args' => array( 'interval' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_interval' ), 'description' => __( 'The time period for which to retrieve stats. Options: 60-days, 6-months, all', 'akismet' ), 'default' => 'all', ), ), ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/stats/(?P[\w+])', array( 'args' => array( 'interval' => array( 'description' => __( 'The time period for which to retrieve stats. Options: 60-days, 6-months, all', 'akismet' ), 'type' => 'string', ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_stats' ), ) ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/alert', array( array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'remote_call_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_alert' ), 'args' => array( 'key' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_key' ), 'description' => __( 'A 12-character Akismet API key. Available at akismet.com/get/', 'akismet' ), ), ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::EDITABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'remote_call_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'set_alert' ), 'args' => array( 'key' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_key' ), 'description' => __( 'A 12-character Akismet API key. Available at akismet.com/get/', 'akismet' ), ), ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::DELETABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'remote_call_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'delete_alert' ), 'args' => array( 'key' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_key' ), 'description' => __( 'A 12-character Akismet API key. Available at akismet.com/get/', 'akismet' ), ), ), ) ) ); } /** * Get the current Akismet API key. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function get_key( $request = null ) { return rest_ensure_response( Akismet::get_api_key() ); } /** * Set the API key, if possible. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function set_key( $request ) { if ( defined( 'WPCOM_API_KEY' ) ) { return rest_ensure_response( new WP_Error( 'hardcoded_key', __( 'This site\'s API key is hardcoded and cannot be changed via the API.', 'akismet' ), array( 'status'=> 409 ) ) ); } $new_api_key = $request->get_param( 'key' ); if ( ! self::key_is_valid( $new_api_key ) ) { return rest_ensure_response( new WP_Error( 'invalid_key', __( 'The value provided is not a valid and registered API key.', 'akismet' ), array( 'status' => 400 ) ) ); } update_option( 'wordpress_api_key', $new_api_key ); return self::get_key(); } /** * Unset the API key, if possible. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function delete_key( $request ) { if ( defined( 'WPCOM_API_KEY' ) ) { return rest_ensure_response( new WP_Error( 'hardcoded_key', __( 'This site\'s API key is hardcoded and cannot be deleted.', 'akismet' ), array( 'status'=> 409 ) ) ); } delete_option( 'wordpress_api_key' ); return rest_ensure_response( true ); } /** * Get the Akismet settings. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function get_settings( $request = null ) { return rest_ensure_response( array( 'akismet_strictness' => ( get_option( 'akismet_strictness', '1' ) === '1' ), 'akismet_show_user_comments_approved' => ( get_option( 'akismet_show_user_comments_approved', '1' ) === '1' ), ) ); } /** * Update the Akismet settings. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function set_boolean_settings( $request ) { foreach ( array( 'akismet_strictness', 'akismet_show_user_comments_approved', ) as $setting_key ) { $setting_value = $request->get_param( $setting_key ); if ( is_null( $setting_value ) ) { // This setting was not specified. continue; } // From 4.7+, WP core will ensure that these are always boolean // values because they are registered with 'type' => 'boolean', // but we need to do this ourselves for prior versions. $setting_value = Akismet_REST_API::parse_boolean( $setting_value ); update_option( $setting_key, $setting_value ? '1' : '0' ); } return self::get_settings(); } /** * Parse a numeric or string boolean value into a boolean. * * @param mixed $value The value to convert into a boolean. * @return bool The converted value. */ public static function parse_boolean( $value ) { switch ( $value ) { case true: case 'true': case '1': case 1: return true; case false: case 'false': case '0': case 0: return false; default: return (bool) $value; } } /** * Get the Akismet stats for a given time period. * * Possible `interval` values: * - all * - 60-days * - 6-months * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function get_stats( $request ) { $api_key = Akismet::get_api_key(); $interval = $request->get_param( 'interval' ); $stat_totals = array(); $response = Akismet::http_post( Akismet::build_query( array( 'blog' => get_option( 'home' ), 'key' => $api_key, 'from' => $interval ) ), 'get-stats' ); if ( ! empty( $response[1] ) ) { $stat_totals[$interval] = json_decode( $response[1] ); } return rest_ensure_response( $stat_totals ); } /** * Get the current alert code and message. Alert codes are used to notify the site owner * if there's a problem, like a connection issue between their site and the Akismet API, * invalid requests being sent, etc. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function get_alert( $request ) { return rest_ensure_response( array( 'code' => get_option( 'akismet_alert_code' ), 'message' => get_option( 'akismet_alert_msg' ), ) ); } /** * Update the current alert code and message by triggering a call to the Akismet server. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function set_alert( $request ) { delete_option( 'akismet_alert_code' ); delete_option( 'akismet_alert_msg' ); // Make a request so the most recent alert code and message are retrieved. Akismet::verify_key( Akismet::get_api_key() ); return self::get_alert( $request ); } /** * Clear the current alert code and message. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function delete_alert( $request ) { delete_option( 'akismet_alert_code' ); delete_option( 'akismet_alert_msg' ); return self::get_alert( $request ); } private static function key_is_valid( $key ) { $response = Akismet::http_post( Akismet::build_query( array( 'key' => $key, 'blog' => get_option( 'home' ) ) ), 'verify-key' ); if ( $response[1] == 'valid' ) { return true; } return false; } public static function privileged_permission_callback() { return current_user_can( 'manage_options' ); } /** * For calls that Akismet.com makes to the site to clear outdated alert codes, use the API key for authorization. */ public static function remote_call_permission_callback( $request ) { $local_key = Akismet::get_api_key(); return $local_key && ( strtolower( $request->get_param( 'key' ) ) === strtolower( $local_key ) ); } public static function sanitize_interval( $interval, $request, $param ) { $interval = trim( $interval ); $valid_intervals = array( '60-days', '6-months', 'all', ); if ( ! in_array( $interval, $valid_intervals ) ) { $interval = 'all'; } return $interval; } public static function sanitize_key( $key, $request, $param ) { return trim( $key ); } } /** * Twenty Twenty-Five functions and definitions. * * @link https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/basics/theme-functions/ * * @package WordPress * @subpackage Twenty_Twenty_Five * @since Twenty Twenty-Five 1.0 */ if ( ! function_exists( 'twentytwentyfive_post_format_setup' ) ) : /** * Adds theme support for post formats. * * @since Twenty Twenty-Five 1.0 * * @return void */ function twentytwentyfive_post_format_setup() { add_theme_support( 'post-formats', array( 'aside', 'audio', 'chat', 'gallery', 'image', 'link', 'quote', 'status', 'video' ) ); } endif; add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'twentytwentyfive_post_format_setup' ); if ( ! function_exists( 'twentytwentyfive_editor_style' ) ) : /** * Enqueues editor-style.css in the editors. * * @since Twenty Twenty-Five 1.0 * * @return void */ function twentytwentyfive_editor_style() { add_editor_style( 'assets/css/editor-style.css' ); } endif; add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'twentytwentyfive_editor_style' ); if ( ! function_exists( 'twentytwentyfive_enqueue_styles' ) ) : /** * Enqueues the theme stylesheet on the front. * * @since Twenty Twenty-Five 1.0 * * @return void */ function twentytwentyfive_enqueue_styles() { $suffix = SCRIPT_DEBUG ? '' : '.min'; $src = 'style' . $suffix . '.css'; wp_enqueue_style( 'twentytwentyfive-style', get_parent_theme_file_uri( $src ), array(), wp_get_theme()->get( 'Version' ) ); wp_style_add_data( 'twentytwentyfive-style', 'path', get_parent_theme_file_path( $src ) ); } endif; add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'twentytwentyfive_enqueue_styles' ); if ( ! function_exists( 'twentytwentyfive_block_styles' ) ) : /** * Registers custom block styles. * * @since Twenty Twenty-Five 1.0 * * @return void */ function twentytwentyfive_block_styles() { register_block_style( 'core/list', array( 'name' => 'checkmark-list', 'label' => __( 'Checkmark', 'twentytwentyfive' ), 'inline_style' => ' ul.is-style-checkmark-list { list-style-type: "\2713"; } ul.is-style-checkmark-list li { padding-inline-start: 1ch; }', ) ); } endif; add_action( 'init', 'twentytwentyfive_block_styles' ); if ( ! function_exists( 'twentytwentyfive_pattern_categories' ) ) : /** * Registers pattern categories. * * @since Twenty Twenty-Five 1.0 * * @return void */ function twentytwentyfive_pattern_categories() { register_block_pattern_category( 'twentytwentyfive_page', array( 'label' => __( 'Pages', 'twentytwentyfive' ), 'description' => __( 'A collection of full page layouts.', 'twentytwentyfive' ), ) ); register_block_pattern_category( 'twentytwentyfive_post-format', array( 'label' => __( 'Post formats', 'twentytwentyfive' ), 'description' => __( 'A collection of post format patterns.', 'twentytwentyfive' ), ) ); } endif; add_action( 'init', 'twentytwentyfive_pattern_categories' ); if ( ! function_exists( 'twentytwentyfive_register_block_bindings' ) ) : /** * Registers the post format block binding source. * * @since Twenty Twenty-Five 1.0 * * @return void */ function twentytwentyfive_register_block_bindings() { register_block_bindings_source( 'twentytwentyfive/format', array( 'label' => _x( 'Post format name', 'Label for the block binding placeholder in the editor', 'twentytwentyfive' ), 'get_value_callback' => 'twentytwentyfive_format_binding', ) ); } endif; add_action( 'init', 'twentytwentyfive_register_block_bindings' ); if ( ! function_exists( 'twentytwentyfive_format_binding' ) ) : /** * Callback function for the post format name block binding source. * * @since Twenty Twenty-Five 1.0 * * @return string|void Post format name, or nothing if the format is 'standard'. */ function twentytwentyfive_format_binding() { $post_format_slug = get_post_format(); if ( $post_format_slug && 'standard' !== $post_format_slug ) { return get_post_format_string( $post_format_slug ); } } endif; Friends – Five F's of Life

Five F's of Life

Category: Friends

Friends to tell you are right and wrong.

  • All about jobs

    3 Things I am Happy about:

    • Send Resume to people
    • Bought Donut for friend
    • Working on side dream

     

  • What have I learned in 2020 ….

    It’s been 3 years since I have blogged. I know I am long over due for one. I will say I am surprised that people have still made comments since I launched the book 10 years ago and people have shared similar thoughts. I do appreciate everyone that has come and visited the site. Anyways, I never imagine by 2020 there would a global pandemic. I am sure everyone will remember where they were when the shutdown happened for their location. For me, it was the day after my birthday in March when the shutdown all began. At first, everyone was extremely scared, but over time society has developed pandemic fatigue. We can see in the numbers that are being published that cases are climbing for the second wave at time of this blog post. Of course, there is a lot of sadness that has occurred with the deaths of over 1 Million+ globally1.

    A lot of people have tried to guess when we will get back to normal. If you look back at the Spanish Flu2, it took 2 years from 1918-1920. That would be my best guess for normalcy because history tends to repeat itself. We anticipate we will have vaccines for COVID-19 by December, but it won’t reach the population until the middle of 2021 at the earliest due to the requirements of the vaccine. That’s why it’s important to keep your Fitness up (health) because if you get sick there might not be a full-proof way to treat you.

    Where do we go from here?

    There is only one place we can go…. forward. It’s going to be hard for many people if they have lost a loved one, but I am sure their loved ones would want them to move forward. I wish I can say things will be ok, but I really don’t know and that’s where Faith comes in. Faith that things will get better even though there is hurt, pain, and suffering from this pandemic. But you have to keep going. We have to remember our ancestor’s survival The Black Plague, Spanish Flu, and many other things throughout history. We will too survive!

    Remember to hug your Family and Friends

    Remember to hug your family and friends if even virtually.

    What I realized I missed the most during 2020 was simply getting a chance to really spend quality time with my Family and Friends. We really don’t know when it will be our last time seeing them or spending time. If you are able to safely, remember to give them a hug. I think there are many benefits from hugging ranging from distressing to regenerating muscles3.

    Thoughts on finances for 2020

    During the past year, it’s been a struggle for many families since they could not work because of the restrictions. I have put together some links for us here:

    https://www.usa.gov/help-with-bills
    https://www.usa.gov/disaster-help-food-housing-bills

    But you can do a quick google search to see if there are locate programs available in your area. Don’t be shy asking for help financially. The worst that can happen is that people will say no. But remember you got to put food on the table for yourself and family and people out there will help!

    Last Thoughts to close out 2020

    Again I know 2020 was not easy for many and myself, but we must keep on going. I will try to write more post as time permits.

    References:

    (1)Current MORTALITY ANALYSES:
    https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/mortality

    (2)Spanish Flu Info:
    https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/1918-pandemic-history.htm

    (3) https://www.happify.com/hd/8-reasons-why-you-need-at-least-8-hugs-a-day/

  • It’s about the quality of your life not the quantity, but why not have both?

    3 Things I am happy about:

    • Air conditioning on a hot summer day
    • Swimming in the Pool
    • Company actually honoring warranty

    I was watching this TED talk about how to live 100+.  It’s pretty good. Basically, you have 3 of the 5 F’s in it (Fitness, Family, & Friends).  I know the age old saying it’s all about the quality of life, but if you can have both quantity and quality why not go for it?

    I would encourage people to watch it.

    On a side note, I am going to start upgrading the site  =)

  • Life is too short not to go for your dreams

    3 Things I am happy about:

    • Having a great family that comes visit me
    • Going to the beach with my friends
    • Knowing that there is more to life than work

    I am going to keep this simple tonight…It’s important to keep going regardless of whatever happens in your life. You must have grit. Grit to push through life challenges.

    I have been M.I.A. due to school and regular work. But I have recognized my true calling now.

    Everyone, we all need to think about what our life purpose is if you wake up too many days not knowing what to do with it…

  • Having problems keeping your 2013 Resolutions?

    3 Things I am happy about:

    • Amazon – I get to buy gifts and send them directly and track it for presents
    • Friends to celebrate the New Years with =)
    • Heating inside my house; AC during summer time of course!

    A lot of people including myself have challenges with keeping their NYE resolutions. We have the best intent, but are horrible at the execution. The easy answer is try harder, but the truth is we must convince ourselves that our goals are doable and let ourselves fail in order to get back up. I know my readers out there needs some steps….

    Here is an article that I found and will use…

    http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505144_162-57349898/7-ways-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions/

    Best of Luck to Everyone for 2013 and their resolutions!

  • Heading to 2013 New Years after Xmas!

    3 Things I am happy about:

    • Watching Xmas movies with Family
    • Warm Weather
    • Dinner with Family & Friends

    Every year I go visit my family and friends for the holidays in South Florida. I have notice every year that the focus tends to be more on gifts than recognizing why we celebrate Christmas.  Of course, I had to look up the history of Christmas (Xmas for short).

    Here is some info on Xmas:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas

    Regardless of what you believe in, the holidays are the best time to catch up with family and friends over dinner or activities.  For example, I will be taking my sister go-kart racing. It’s always a blast to speed on a race track.

    On my last note for this entry. Check out this TED video on having less stuff that will make you happier.

    As always, it is the people you meet, the books you read, and resources you spend your time on that will tell you where you are heading in life.

  • Thanksgiving Approaching

    3 Things I am happy about:

    • TED Talks
    • Musicals
    • People with Passion

    I have been blown away these past few days. I have gone to several cultural events ranging from symphonies to indie rock to musicals. Each event simulated my different sense. But the most important is to have friends around you and make time to go these events. Treat every moment as if it might be your last, but be there once you are at the event.

    Thanksgiving is coming in a few days. We all have to remember that we need to spend time with family and not shop~!

    Here is a petition to boycott shopping on Thanksgiving Day:

    http://www.change.org/petitions/boycott-the-opening-of-retail-stores-on-thanksgiving-day-boycott-thanksgiving-day-shopping

  • Worry & Future

    3 Things I am happy about:

    • Opportunity to meet Warren Buffet
    • Ability to sleep in an amazing bed
    • Thanksgiving dinner

    I do not know why, but I feel next year will be a great year of change. I will be graduating and I am not completely sure what will happen in the next six months, but it’s going to be great. I found my passion. My passion is to solve problem and help people. It’s very broad and understand it does not fit the typical answer. I realize I have to focus and lay down a plan of action. At the same time, I need to have the faith that God will provide and guide me to his path for me. I am perplex as to why all these wonderful things are happen at one time. All I can say is that I truly appreciate God’s Will for my life.

    I went to church this week. Pastor Pete from Crosspoint discussed about worrying. We only worry when we don’t trust God’s will for us. But how can we not worry? I am very content, but I know I can lose everything at any given instance. I am especially reminded of that when I see people in NYC and Jersey.

     

  • Focus on making Dreams into Reality

    3 Things I am happy about:

    • Ability to design and solve problems
    • Coursea that enables me to learn
    • TED b/c it inspires me all the time
    I believe I am reaching a cross roads with my life. There are plenty of opportunities out there. The hardest part about the opportunities is making choices.  I think it is through the good and bad times that we must rely on our Faith to get us pass our own doubts. I have been thinking about a deep thought that has shock my inner core. What is your purpose in life? I believe once you can answer that question all other things will fall into place. 
    Watch the video and pray for the trapped 27 Million People

  • Brazil

    3 Things that I am happy about:

    • Trip to Brazil
    • Brazilian Food
    • Samba Schools

    My trip to Brazil was incredible. I met the friendliest people full of life thru dance, football (soccer), and food. I am challenge on the running a business and serving the customer base with my new knowledge. I definitely would like to go back during the Olympics & World Cup. Traffic would be a nightmare during those times. I met a great recruiter that has a very unique background. Overall the trip made me think twice of how I view the world.