proverbs are the elusive “pro.” is it because people don’t want to use the incorrect one? or, is it because they reveal our failure to take heed to wisdom that is over two thousand years old? in ancient times, middle eastern societies collected wisdom. short sentences with wise words had value and provided direction inContinue reading “The “Pro” You Can’t Talk About: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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“Just Do It Again”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“just do it again” is a new american brand. it is not about athletic shoes but rather something more sinister. news reporting about a high profile prosecution in new york city are mind blowing. the issues raise in the prosecution include “what do you do when a criminal who is to be sentenced avows toContinue reading ““Just Do It Again”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Fashion’s End: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
luxury retail shop theft is rapidly evolving to the point there will be a tragedy. the dangerous new normal has led to violence. designer retail shopping is changing. a recent story may give you pause to foot in these stores. high fashion items, such as purses from louis vuitton, gucci and christian dior, for manyContinue reading “Fashion’s End: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Louis Vuitton Coffin? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a client told me about his subway sandwich store job. as a result of management insistence to keep extended hours in a dangerous part of town, the store had multiple robberies. eventually, the police told the store that the needed to eliminate their extended hours of services. the reason was that the police felt theContinue reading “A Louis Vuitton Coffin? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
You Can’t Bail Out Justice: The Troubling Hearing On The Quintez Brown Matter: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
mr. quintez brown, a blm activist, made headlines for his alleged assassination attempt of mayoral candidate craig greenberg. his bail hearing also made headlines. the news focused on the relatively small amount of bail required in an attempted murder case. the amount being $100,000.00. the bail hearing, however, revealed a bigger problem within the criminalContinue reading “You Can’t Bail Out Justice: The Troubling Hearing On The Quintez Brown Matter: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The One Mile High: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the state of colorado, and denver have both unwise voters and politicians. both failed to appreciate the cost of a “guilt free” marijuana high. they are now paying the price. “guilt free” marijuana brings with it the destruction to the fabric of communities. while marijuana users longed to feel comfortable engaging in substance abuse andContinue reading “The One Mile High: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Bail Hearing or Kabuki Theater? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
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”
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”
Reimagining Police By Outsourcing Community Service Officers: A Ten Commandments’ Tail
throw a bone to the miami-dade police department. also, throw a bone to its new community service officer dottie. this former rescue canine is was adopted by the department. dottie’s actual title is “community affairs bureau therapy dog.” she will gladly accept the bone. her new partner, officer alejandro muñoz, spoke concerning service animals. “theseContinue reading “Reimagining Police By Outsourcing Community Service Officers: A Ten Commandments’ Tail”
The Ten Commandments Project 