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August 13, 2012 · 4:00 am

STARTING COMPANIES WITH STYLE

The Story of Ray Markman – Part 3

by John Jonelis

Friday 2:00 pm

A boxing match! I promise myself to be there to see Loop Lonagan and Alexander Harbinger PhD settle their differences in a modern-day duel. I know Loop as a tough street fighter but he gives away a tremendous advantage in reach to the tall German and at the Union League Club, the Marquess of Queensberry Rules are enforced—way out of character for Lonagan. No gouging, no rabbit punches, no kicks to the groin. And unlike here in my office, nobody can pull a gun and start blazing away. Continue reading →

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Tagged as corporate entrepreneur, making an idea a reality, making it happen, new ideas, new ventures, starting a company, winning with style

March 24, 2012 · 12:57 pm

ROYA FETOVA – 30

A Crowdsourced Novel
Read it here – Say what comes
next.

“Okay Paul, thanks for the report.” Agent Stan Harris flipped the file closed and moved it to the pile at his left.

Paul’s chair scraped loudly as he stood. “Stan, there’s something I want you to see.”

“What now? Another strangled giant?”

Paul grinned. “Just peek out your door a minute.” Continue reading →

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Tagged as Chicago, CIA, computers, encryption, FBI, genius, Italian, Las Vegas, Mob, mobile app, mobile apps, New York, optimization, Russian, search, security, servers, smart phone, The Cloud

February 26, 2011 · 12:26 pm

SECRET

When a violent crime takes place, should the police always be involved? The quick answer is yes, but ponder a moment. I mean this as a human question, not an ethical one. We are emotional creatures and we make decisions through the filter of past experience. Continue reading →

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Tagged as arrest, Crime, deadly force, Fear, imminent danger, insurance, police, shooting, threat

January 6, 2011 · 4:21 pm

CONFESSION

I’ve been reflecting on a difficult subject—admitting wrongdoing, as outlined in my previous post. People don’t like it. That’s normal. There are those who will admit fault after it’s been proven in a logical manner beyond all reasonable doubt. Others require a defining event. Some will never admit wrongdoing. We all know people who will continue an argument, knowing they are in the wrong.

The problem becomes acute when the person in the wrong is the head of the family. Continue reading →

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December 28, 2010 · 4:36 pm

NEW YEAR

A couple articles back, I pointed out that drama encompasses human change and I cited Scrooge. Little did I know that real change would be visited upon me so soon after writing those words. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Change, Christmas, Courage, Drama, Family, Intervention, Life, Logic, love, New Year, Truth, Understanding

December 20, 2010 · 6:44 pm

FATHER

This Christmas I want to talk about the concept of “Father.” I don’t know how to do that without getting intensely personal, so that’s what I’m about to do. Some people relate to the word Father with tender feelings of love and warmth. Others find the thought chilling. I hope these few words will have meaning to both groups. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Analogy, Christmas, Drunk, Father, Generosity, God, Integrity, love, Risk

December 11, 2010 · 11:12 pm

THE NEGATIVE CHARACTER

Drama encompasses human change. The main character is transformed. As a reader, I’d be disappointed if that change turned out for the worse. By definition, that means the main character must start out seriously flawed. Is this logical, so far? If so, then stay with me: Continue reading →

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Tagged as Change, Fear, George Banks, love, Mary Poppins, Negative, Scrooge, Tradesmen, Transformation, Uplifiting, Work

December 4, 2010 · 6:04 pm

PRAISE

All of us are desperate to have someone believe that we are worthwhile. What if a man believes that kind words stifle improvement? What happens to his children when he hands out criticism, but never praise? He learned this mindset from his own father—will he pass it on to his son? Continue reading →

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Tagged as Belief, Criticism, Father, Generation, Mindset, Pastor, Praise, Pulitzer Prize, Son, Worthwhile

November 1, 2010 · 12:18 am

LOST IN GAMES

Many kids today are lost in destructive video games. Their friends are avatars. They spend less time relating to others and develop fewer skills to do so. Many become isolated, especially from the family unit, and deftly block parents from their world. That isolation can lead to depression and destructive behavior. A father and mother are disarmed—unable to bond with their kids—helpless to guide them during those precious years. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Alternative game, Avatars, Bonding, Communication, Destructive games, Family, Parent-child interaction, Relationship, Social Issues, Video games

July 31, 2010 · 11:04 am

ABANDONED CHILD

A boy is abandoned by his father at a tender age. There is no denying that this kind of event leaves a festering wound in a child. As he grows to adulthood, it has a tremendous influence on his world view. When he’s grown, what happens to his relationship with his own child? Continue reading →

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July 11, 2010 · 1:20 pm

A CHILD’S INFLUENCE

A twelve year old boy and his father share a long commute every afternoon. Doesn’t that sound like a recipe for quality time between a father and his gifted and precocious son? Maybe, maybe not. Continue reading →

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April 17, 2010 · 6:02 pm

GAMES

How can games connect people on a unique level?

Games are a form of interaction, challenge and mental stimulation. People play games to teach, for relationship, or just for fun.

A board game or a card game has structure, but some games do not. Some have no rules. Think about the verbal manipulation a child uses to get his way.

What if a game becomes the primary communication tool between two people? Is that healthy? Continue reading →

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Tagged as Communication, Games, Rules, Structure, Unpredictable