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Dr. Scott Silverman on Tzedakah as Justice: Dignity, Anonymity, and Accountability in Jewish Giving
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College in Culver City, California. He leads adult and noncredit education, workforce training, community outreach, and student development initiatives that expand access beyond traditional degree pathways. Silverman is known for program building, data-informed forecasting, and practical student-engagement strategies, and he frequently speaks on higher education management and the evolving workplace. He also teaches, mentors staff, and partners with local organizations to support older adults and re-entry learners. His work blends service, accountability, and a campus-centred belief in human potential while keeping equity and dignity at the center.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen19 days ago in Journal
How to live in alignment
For weeks i had no idea why I had this lingering ache, lump, dryness in my throat. Anytime i tried to talk it literally felt like I was being strangled, even when I was writing I caught myself holding my throat. It became to noticeable to the point I thought i needed to go to the doctors. I took medication, kept my throat warm and really took care of myself, but this uncomfortable feeling was still there.
By Ella Loftus19 days ago in Journal
FAA Grounds All Flights To and From El Paso Until Feb. 20
In a move that has stunned travelers, airlines, businesses, and border communities, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restriction (TFR) grounding all flights to and from El Paso International Airport and the neighboring airspace of Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The restriction, which took effect on February 10 at 11:30 p.m. MST and is scheduled to remain in place until February 20 at 11:30 p.m. MST, includes commercial, cargo, and general aviation operations.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun19 days ago in Journal
Impostor Syndrome in Digital Creators
Impostor syndrome shows up frequently in digital creators, especially those building products without traditional credentials, titles, or career ladders. Despite skills, experience, or tangible results, many creators question whether they deserve their role or fear that others will discover they are not as capable as they appear.
By Edina Jackson-Yussif 19 days ago in Journal
Didn’t Like Bad Bunny Until I Truly Listened
I am Puerto Rican and like many of us, my love for our little island runs deep—deeper than geography, deeper than nostalgia. It lives in the cadence of our Spanish, in the smell of rain after a storm, in the way music spills out of open windows and into the street. Puerto Rico is not just where we come from; it’s who we are. That is why the first time I heard Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known to the world as Bad Bunny, I was appalled.
By Debbie's Reflection20 days ago in Journal
Training the Brain for Consistent Digital Income
Consistent digital income rarely comes from a single breakthrough idea. It grows from repeated actions that train the brain to execute skills reliably under changing conditions. Many creators understand what to do but struggle to do it consistently. The gap between knowledge and income often reflects how the brain learns, automates skills, and builds confidence over time.
By Edina Jackson-Yussif 20 days ago in Journal
Weed Management Strategies for Field Peas using Glyphosate-based Herbicides
Pea cultivation occurs throughout most agricultural fields. They add nitrogen back into the soil through nitrogen fixation and provide farmers an opportunity to diversify their rotations. Peas have gained popularity in recent years because they can be used as rotation crops to improve soil health while requiring less fertiliser input. Field peas will require weed management due to their limited competitiveness against particular weed species. Pea fields contain a variety of weed species that require different management tactics.
By Angelo Ean20 days ago in Journal
A Guide to Mobile App Strategy for Indianapolis Businesses
I never planned to think deeply about mobile strategy. At first, I thought apps were mostly technical projects — hire developers, define features, launch, repeat. That assumption didn’t survive long. The more projects I watched from the inside, the more I realized strategy begins long before code exists. It starts with decisions that feel small at the time: who you build for, how quickly you expect results, how much uncertainty you’re willing to accept.
By Samantha Blake20 days ago in Journal
Designing Adaptive Robotics for Dynamic Work Environments with Michael Mollod. AI-Generated.
Automation has progressed far beyond static machinery programmed for fixed tasks. Today’s robotic systems are expected to function within environments shaped by human activity, shifting workflows, and constant operational change. Precision remains important, but it is no longer sufficient on its own. Modern automation depends on adaptability, situational awareness, and the ability to respond intelligently to real-time conditions.
By Michael Mollod20 days ago in Journal
