in nature, group leadership can be structured around an alpha. the alpha rules. a community member, to move up, must confront the alpha. these confrontations can be violent. these leaders or alphas understand that they have targets on their back. social media’s power structure bears some similarity to nature. social media climbing may involve theContinue reading “Mr. James Makes a Point; Mr. Kanter Scores: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Thou Shalt Not Update: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
internet technology allows journalists have the opportunity to “update” stories. internet technology also allows for journalists to do a rudimentary “fact checks.” thus, journalists, even with tight deadlines, can quickly “google” to confirm their assertions and facts. updating stories can be used to correct inaccurate information. it can also be used to update the storyContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Update: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Chanukah, The American Holiday? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
many cultures celebrate the new years. the time is used for reflection, turning over a new leaf, and making resolutions. chanukah is similar to new years. the holiday, however, symbolizes re-dedication. this holiday is not about doing something new, but rather a holiday about getting back to one’s foundation. chanukah’s story is of the clashContinue reading “Chanukah, The American Holiday? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Disarming Tale Of Two Cities
a pointed firearm can be persuasive. in granada hills, california, the los angeles county’s district attorney’s husband, mr. david lacey, was confronted at his home with early morning protestors. from the reports, before 6 am in the morning, they approached the residence and were on the property. mr. david lacey, the da’s husband, according toContinue reading “The Disarming Tale Of Two Cities”
A Captain Picard Moment In High School Gender Matter: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the star trek next generation episodes entitled “chain of command” paid homage to george orwell. the highly regarded show depicted a captured captain picard being interrogated by a cardassian. wikipedia describes the interaction between the two as a battle of wills concerning the perception of reality in the face of coercion. picard’s interrogator and torturerContinue reading “A Captain Picard Moment In High School Gender Matter: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Redemption Of A Generational Betrayal: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
emotional filled childhood events can become a life theme. in preparation for my bar mitzvah, i participated in the temple’s youth choir. the choir was solely dedicated towards the saturday morning service known as shacharit. in the adult service, a choir member would be the lead with the choir backing up. choir members led onContinue reading “The Redemption Of A Generational Betrayal: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
YouTube Is Terrifying: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
don’t be evil?…do the right thing? google supreme justice oliver wendell holmes famously opined that “the most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theatre and causing a panic.” schenck v. united states, 249 U.S. 47 (1919.) since 1919, the united states have encountered many panicContinue reading “YouTube Is Terrifying: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The “No Thought” Police? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in los angeles, a dystopian convergence occurred. the police department became the “thought” and “no thought” police all at once. the lapd issued a “community alert” which provided that “if you are being robbed, do not resist the robbery suspects; cooperate and comply with their demands. be a good witness.” the orwellian “area safety bulletin”Continue reading “The “No Thought” Police? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Truthful Witness Can Be Brutal: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
both civil and criminal trial witnesses are wild cards. they are the box of chocolates. you never know what you are going to get. three decades of trial experience has brought me to the first two essential words of trial testimony: “pandora’s box.” in essence, keep things clean, simple and to the point. trying toContinue reading “A Truthful Witness Can Be Brutal: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
South America’s Wisdom Lacking In North America: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Emperor Meiji [about Katsumoto]:Tell me how he died. Nathan Algren:I will tell you how he lived. last samurai if you want to teach people to “get along”, you teach people to “get along”. teaching tolerance through educating about division and depraved conduct is a futile endeavor. precious resources in the united states are being wastedContinue reading “South America’s Wisdom Lacking In North America: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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