honoring one’s mother and father was not the sole commandment concerning parent-child relations. three other commandments illustrate the relationship’s importance. exodus 21: 15 and 17, provide that “[a]nd one who strikes his father or his mother shall surely be put to death” and “[a]nd one who curses his father or his mother shall surely beContinue reading “Parents, You Have Backing! A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Reading This Will Make You…Smarter…, Skepticism 101: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
with the advent of expression, manipulation was invented. individuals can be convinced of anything. manipulation employed for dishonest purposes can be dangerous. thus, the ability to be skeptical arose. this year is proof that skepticism is one of the most important tools of survival. thus, it is time to reflect on the many indicia ofContinue reading “Reading This Will Make You…Smarter…, Skepticism 101: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Sometimes Life Is What It Is Cracked Up To Be: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
while living in venice, california, i walked over to the abbot kinney memorial library located on south venice blvd. i was horrified to find a hypodermic needle on the grass on the north side of the building. this was an area trafficked by children, adults, and pets. another day, i was traveling back to veniceContinue reading “Sometimes Life Is What It Is Cracked Up To Be: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Medically Misinform? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the united states surgeon general recently urged all americans to slow the spread of health misinformation during the covid-19 pandemic and beyond. he is absolutely right. perhaps, the largest purveyors of health misinformation which is a “serious threat to public health” is in fact the united states’ government and the states in charge with theContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Medically Misinform? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
What Happens When The Government Could Not Handle The Truth? Not What You Think: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
this is a true story which everyone must read. many years ago, i had a conversation with an governmental agency official. this individual’s jobs involved agency audits. in other words, this individual oversought agency programs. the agency had a pay incentive program for workers with college and advanced degrees. a degree was rewarded extra cashContinue reading “What Happens When The Government Could Not Handle The Truth? Not What You Think: 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”
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