there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics benjamin disraeli statistics are often thrown around as if they are the truth. statistics, sadly, are actually a tool for lying and deceit. government agencies often use statistics to justify both policy and spending. for example, during the height of covid-19, a governmental agencyContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Use Statistics? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Has Henry Winkler Lost His Cool? Where is “The Fonz” When We Need Him? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
We are So divided as a country .. only a cataclysmic Event , that makes us depend on one another again , can bring us back together henry winkler on twitter my boss was the pre-eminent lawyer in california on a particular legal issue. numerous published supreme court and court of appeals cases on theContinue reading “Has Henry Winkler Lost His Cool? Where is “The Fonz” When We Need Him? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Eating For the Perplexed? Reflections on Hot Dog Dominance: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
one of humanity’s greatest competitive eaters, joey chestnut, made history in the park dedicated to one of humanity’s greatest minds. this fourth of july, at the nathan’s hot dog eating contest, mr. chestnut nailed a patriotic 76 tally. a new record and a 14th title. mr. chestnut, perhaps the last remaining figure of american greatness,Continue reading “Eating For the Perplexed? Reflections on Hot Dog Dominance: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Homeland Security Thought I Was A WMD, Why Wasn’t He? 9-11 Happened Again In Boston: Just Ask Rabbi Shlomo Noginksi: A Ten Commandments’ Story
pre-covid, i flew up to san francisco for business. my companion and i went through los angeles international airport tsa screening with flying colors. in san francisco, as i entered the court reporter’s offices for a deposition, i took advantage of the hand sanitizer with aloe to lather my hands and elbows. life was good.Continue reading “Homeland Security Thought I Was A WMD, Why Wasn’t He? 9-11 Happened Again In Boston: Just Ask Rabbi Shlomo Noginksi: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
I Want to Believe….A Tale of Big Green Dollars and Little Green Men: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the truth is out there x-files an important life skill is truth seeking. many times and for many reasons we are not told the truth. sometimes it is benign. the truth is withheld to avoid hurting an individual’s feelings. sometimes, the withholding of the truth has sinister motives. a lot of times, the truth isContinue reading “I Want to Believe….A Tale of Big Green Dollars and Little Green Men: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Sometimes “The Office” is Not a Comedy: A Ten Commandments’ Story
” that’s the stupidest ***** idea I’ve ever heard’ bill gates adultery is supposedly a spousal matter. infidelity, however, plays itself into the world. family, friends, associates and co-workers become unwilling participants and conspirators in the adulterous act. allegations of bill gates’ infidelity illustrate these uncomfortable dynamics. the dailymail reports he allegedly pursued sexual affairsContinue reading “Sometimes “The Office” is Not a Comedy: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
An Amazing Moment In Jurisprudence: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“you shall choose out of the entire nation men of substance, god fearers, men of truth, who hate monetary gain, and you shall appoint over them.” jethro, exodus 18 moses’ father in law, jethro, succinctly defined the substance of the judiciary. a federal court judge, in 2009, reminded the legal community as to the court’sContinue reading “An Amazing Moment In Jurisprudence: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Now, There is Only “ME” in Team: A Ten Commandments’ Story
a recent supreme court decision concerning amateur sports and ever growing social media enterprise have effectively destroyed the team concept. individuals, for money or fame, are seeking to position themselves as sport’s gods or idols. the world moving forward, however, may not be as bright as these budding idols believe. two stories addressing sports idolismContinue reading “Now, There is Only “ME” in Team: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
When You Peel Back The Onion, You Will Never Know What You Will Find: A Ten Commandments’ Story
well, I won’t back downno, I won’t back downyou can stand me up at the gates of hellbut i won’t back down tom petty human beings are like onions. we have layers. just start peeling. while there is much to see on the surface, underneath, there are layers of substance. these layers will reveal, amongContinue reading “When You Peel Back The Onion, You Will Never Know What You Will Find: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
A God Dog Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Story
it was an old blind dog on its last paw of life. this arthritis airdale terrier spent most of its days laying down. its owner, a forensic psychiatrist, would bring the dog to work. this psychiatrist reported on one of my legal cases. occasionally, i would depose the doctor. a deposition is an informal courtContinue reading “A God Dog Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
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