when you start diving into the ten commandments as a content topic, you quickly realize that the concept is frequently copied; enzymology, structural equation modeling and motivating language learners all have commandments delivered from a firey mountain top by a dynamic individual. the famous philosopher, bertrand russell, also took on the challenge and employed theContinue reading “Someone Else’s Ten Commandments: Bertrand Russell”
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Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald, It’s Not “Only” Merchandise
recently, a story reported that lululemon fired two store employees for confronting thieves who stole about $7,000.00 worth of merchandise. lululemon’s ceo mr. calvin mcdonald, in an interview, indicated that he puts the safety of the team and guests ahead of the merchandise. dailymail.com he indicated that “it’s only merchandise”. is mr. mcdonald’s statement “it’sContinue reading “Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald, It’s Not “Only” Merchandise”
Does Age Matter? Parshat Behaalotecha
according to the national institute of health, “the brain finishes developing and maturing in the mid-to-late 20s. the part of the brain behind the forehead, called the prefrontal cortex, is one of the last parts to mature. this area is responsible for skills like planning, prioritizing, and making good decisions.” in the torah, ages haveContinue reading “Does Age Matter? Parshat Behaalotecha”
Can We Write “1985”?
frequently, george orwell’s 1984, describes our society’s present state. mr. orwell’s vision was so brilliantly framed that “orwellian” is not only become a word, it is an essential staple describing how how the governments frequently operate in concert with the left for control. government and the left’s totalitarianism and brainwashing has led to greater controls.Continue reading “Can We Write “1985”?”
Readers, Thank You: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
when i logged in, my red wordpress bell was on. i clicked and was congratulated for the blog surpassing 200 subscribers. with this, i thank you, the readers. in high school i fantasized of being a writer ala cameron crowe, my career path, however, took went down a different rabbit hole. with law school, myContinue reading “Readers, Thank You: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Pitching Greatness: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Three thousand years of beautiful tradition, from Moses to Sandy Koufax Walter Sobchak los angeles dodger’s pitching great clayton kershaw’s career has always been in the shadow of a a greater than life legend. his hall of fame career will always be compared to another dodger hall of fame southpaw, sandy koufax. sandy koufax’s phoenix-likeContinue reading “Pitching Greatness: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Keith Haring & The Ten Commandments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
modern artist keith haring took the challenge of many of the greats. the likes of michaelangelo and chagall employed the bible to create inspiring masterpieces. mr. haring chose the ten commandments as his biblical topic. per the keith haring foundation, “the ten commandments were painted on the occasion of haring’s first one-person museum show atContinue reading “Keith Haring & The Ten Commandments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Was The Greatest Find A Blessing? The Portion Naso: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
what was the most significant biblical archeological find? the dead sea scrolls? others may argue that another discovery evidencing the torah portion naso brings us historically closer to mt. sinai. in 1979, israeli archaeologist mr. gabriel barkay, with the help of one of his young workers, found a silver amulet in a jerusalem burial tomb.Continue reading “Was The Greatest Find A Blessing? The Portion Naso: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
lost in america: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in the united states, an all points bulletin has been issued to find the lost word-accountability. the most recent example of its absence from a texas school district. it is reported that with only five out of thirty three students meeting the basic academic requirements to graduate, a school district postponed their high school graduation.Continue reading “lost in america: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Linear Thinking: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
thoughts are multi-sourced. cognition is shaped by the past, present and future. when my brother and i look at certain problems, often in unison we declare “things are the way they are because they are.” inevitability explains much. the los angeles’ homelessness problem best illustrates the problem. it exists both by intent and fate. politicians’Continue reading “Linear Thinking: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 