a courtrooms can be theater. judges, even when court is not officially in session, often will don their robe to meet with parties. the robe wearing is meant to convey the encounter’s seriousness. these informal meetings are commonly referred to as “kabuki theater.” “the term “kabuki is a form of classical theater in japan known forContinue reading “A Bail Hearing or Kabuki Theater? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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When The EEOC Went to Mt. Sinai: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it. exodus 20:8 intelligence does not necessarily translate to a sense of fairness. intelligence does not necessarily translate into a sense of tolerance. unfairness and intolerance was on full display with the progressive faculty caucus at the city university of new york. perhaps to avoid alternative or dissenting ideasContinue reading “When The EEOC Went to Mt. Sinai: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
They Now Own The Complete Narrative? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
mr. kyle rittenhouse, in a post-trial interview, made an admission; a narrative changer. he is a blm supporter. he stated ‘i’m not a racist person, i support the blm movement and peacefully demonstrating.” dailymail.com therefore, the rioting, looting and loss of life in kenosha can all to be considered a bi-product of the blm protests.Continue reading “They Now Own The Complete Narrative? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Mr. James Makes a Point; Mr. Kanter Scores: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
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”
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”
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