generosity is treacherous business. when consulted on this issue, i advise that “if you are loaning money to someone, you should do so with the expectation that you will never be repaid.” acts of generosity are often met with disappointment. for instance, not only will loaned money not be repaid, it will often be usedContinue reading “The Worst Person In The World? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Abraham, Michael Corleone & Current Events: A Lech Lecha Tale
It’s not personal. It’s just business michael corleone judges often describe a good settlement as one in which all parties to the agreement are upset. a greater truth to settlements is that at least one party to a settlement feels cheated or shortchanged. the classic movie the godfather’s most famous line is delivered by theContinue reading “Abraham, Michael Corleone & Current Events: A Lech Lecha Tale”
Omissions Lack Clarity: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a “great” lawyer understands both elements and points. awesome legal writers comprehensively address these two items for “winning” briefs. omissions expose weakness to one’s case. crimes or torts have specific elements. competent legal writers explain and address each and every element. in case briefing, judges often lay out issues to discuss. not discussing an issueContinue reading “Omissions Lack Clarity: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Moses Accords? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
from all appearances, the abraham accords have been a success. arab nations and israel have been able to work, cooperate and build a flourishing middle east. sharing abraham’s values which include monotheism and hospitality leads to truth. while islam and judaism are different religions, two tid-bits are revealing. muslim’s practicing halal, not able to getContinue reading “The Moses Accords? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The NBA’s Moses Was With The Brooklyn Nets: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
on the eighth day, god created irony. the brooklyn nets’ organization is currently in disarray. their current star player is at the center of controversy concerning controversial posts. the comedy of the controversy took to a new level when one of his representatives took at meeting with a jewish organization concerning the posts. this starContinue reading “The NBA’s Moses Was With The Brooklyn Nets: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Godfather? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
I understand. You found paradise in America. You had a good trade, you made a good living. The police protected you and there were courts of law. So you didn’t need a friend like me. Now you come and say “Don Corleone, give me justice.” But you don’t ask with respect. You don’t offer friendship.Continue reading “The Godfather? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
PragerU’s Failing Mark: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
prageru’s motto is “think better. live better.” in the fast paced world today, there are times when there is the need to “think fast.” prageru is a highly successful platform which produces conservative content. it also supports judeo christian values. social media based organizations, unfortunately, have to react at a moment’s notice. social media postsContinue reading “PragerU’s Failing Mark: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The American “Babel”…You Know The Thing: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all pledge of allegiance the “tower of babel” bible story (genesis chapter 11) has humanity figuratively building a stairway to heaven. humanity, cooperating and workingContinue reading “The American “Babel”…You Know The Thing: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
You’re Hired! Noah and The Manager of the Universe: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the torah documents the master of the universe’s establishment of order. this task required the master to also act as the manager of the universe. one of his first personnel moves for the “god organization” was the employment of noah. at the time, god had plans for a global re-organization. it was a massive demoContinue reading “You’re Hired! Noah and The Manager of the Universe: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
What If Sigmund Freud Read “Man’s Search For Meaning?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale
dr, viktor frankl’s “man’s search for meaning” describes his time in concentration camps. he wrote how the prisoners survived inhumane conditions. he discussed the forced labor, improper clothing, torture, extreme temperature, sickness, death and the lack of proper nutrients. dr. sigmund freud, who lived prior to the world war ii atrocities derived a psychoanalytic sexualContinue reading “What If Sigmund Freud Read “Man’s Search For Meaning?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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