"Court Case Friday" and "Commentary" Asset Forfeiture Laws The illegal drug trade is massive. The value of the drug trade in the U.S. is over $300 billion each year. The international drug trade brings in about $36 trillion per year. Drug cartel leaders are billionaires. Asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement to confiscate the homes, … Continue reading Law Enforcement Asset Forfeiture – The Corrupting Downside
Thomas Jefferson referred to the Founding Fathers as an “Assembly of Demigods.” This was not an exaggeration. Here is an overview of just some of the accomplishments of the “First Four Presidents," all major Founding Fathers. George Washington General of Continental Army First president Set historic precedents for the presidency ("Mr. President," 2 Terms) … Continue reading Presidents’ Day – “The First Four”
"Sunday Sermon" We don’t need to “feel” the Spirit to have the Spirit. We can be guided by the Spirit without “feeling” it. Sometimes, we don’t even recognize that we have been led by the Spirit until we look back years later. One day, just before lunch, on impulse, I decided to walk outside the … Continue reading “You don’t need to ‘feel’ the Spirit, in order to have the Spirit” – A Story
"Fun Facts Saturday" Jeremy Bentham – “Father of Utilitarianism” Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) is an 18th Century English jurist, philosopher, and the “Father of Utilitarianism.” Utilitarianism rejects absolute right or wrong. Instead, “right and wrong are determined by what brings the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people.” Or in short, “the greatest good for … Continue reading Philosopher Jeremy’s Bentham’s 275-year-old body is on permanent public display in the Student Center at University College London
"Court Case Friday" The best new judges have experience in the field of law in which they are presiding, and experience in court handling hearings and trials. New judges who lacked such expertise can be a disaster. One of our new judges was a city government official. He did not practice law, and he had … Continue reading Another Bizarre Court Ruling – Small Claims Auto Accident
"Poetic Wednesday" Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) is an English poet of the Victorian era who was very popular in both Britain and America during her lifetime. Sonnet 43 is the most famous love poem ever written. Who hasn’t heard the beginning lines: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” However, I find … Continue reading “How Do I Love Thee?” Sonnet 43. The most famous love poem, by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. “I shall love thee better after death.”
"Fun Facts Saturday" Fractals are never-ending "branching" patterns that are repeated in nature in ever smaller and larger scales. This "branching" is fundamental to our universe. For example, the snowflake has a six-fold symmetry that is repeated. If you look closely, you can see tiny branches of ice that stretch out in different directions. … Continue reading Fractal “Branching”Patterns – Nature’s Artistry at its Best
"Court Case Friday" The Major Fires I have had several discussions with arson investigators and prosecutors, about the Fire Captain, who was the "Worst Serial Arsonist of the 20th Century." In the 1980s-1990s, the L.A. area was plagued with scores of unusual, but similar, arson fires. These cost millions of dollars in damage and claimed … Continue reading The worst Serial Arsonist was a California Fire Captain
"Poetic Wednesday" “Jabberwocky” is a “nonsensical” poem by Lewis Carroll. It was included in his 1871 sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” entitled, “Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There” (1871). “Jabberwocky” is considered the greatest “nonsense poem” composed in English. When “Through the Looking-Glass” was translated into 65 languages, this poem gave the … Continue reading “Jabberwocky” – A Famous “Nonsense” Poem About the Quest Against Evil
"Sunday Sermon" After baptizing Jesus, John the Baptist announced, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30) John shared, by his teaching and example, an essential gospel principle. John had been in the limelight for years. He had lots of admirers and followers. But now, John had fulfilled his mission. His ministry was winding down. Christ’s … Continue reading “I must decrease”- John the Baptist
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