samtalks

These groups seem more and more out of touch with the public that they purportedly serve. Just look at the outcry over their attempt to manipulate the objective merit-based criteria for NYC's Specialized high schools. http://www.city-journal.org/2014/24_3_nyc-specialized-high-s...

While there is a critical need for better racial diversity at the schools, to try to 'fix' the problem at the 8th grade level (when it's usually too late) not only seems like a pure PR play, but it also hurts the thousands of sacrificing low income students who are currently getting accepted into these schools.

Civil rights in this country needs a disruptive reboot.

How is this different from humility? "Be humble" is an easier sell than "Be mediocre" if the message is the same.

Funny you ask this here. In 2012, 1 in 4 Y combinator starts up broke apart due to founder disagreement. You can bet a large part of that was due to equity distribution issues. Equity issues can get really messy - and easily damage friendships.

Read the reviews for Slicing Pie. It's about maintaining a dynamic model that eventually vest into shares (if the company works out). I read it. It's great quick read. Ideal for your situation, I think. And it may preserve your friendship.

http://www.amazon.com/Slicing-Pie-Company-Without-Funds-eboo...

used coffee grinds, for one, make excellent pesticides for certain pests and are completely harmless for humans to handle.