Behind the Bloodshed, Humankind remains in Denial

Global conflicts, wars, and killings of innocent humans are clear outcome of clashes of ideology among medieval religious orders and modern civilizations.

There is huge disconnect among people at the top in every segment of the society and people at the bottom. Have they become numb?  In my opinion, people in most societies at the bottom half of the pyramid feel that they are being treated worse than animals

Most nations continue to make fatal mistakes by endorsing religions and allowing teachers in public and private schools to teach only one type of religious ideology instead of introduction of various types of ideologies otherwise it will continue to cause confusion, division and promote violence which may help to build distrust among people along with social and economic imbalance. 

Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Syria, Jordan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, United States of America, China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Palestine and Israel have been fighting cold war to claim inheritance of Jerusalem and the holy land or to destroy it altogether.

I applaud America for keeping the promise to keep church and state separate in the past but unfortunately, year 2001 was beginning of deterioration of US Constitutions by allowing the religion into government.  If political leaders continue this practice then “we are the people” will lose free America and declaration of independence will be replaced by profound declaration of extremism by religious establishments.

Maybe it is time to consider placing all holy books known to humankind in the museums and invest in dismantling borders, education, innovation, businesses, jobs, social change along with diversity and inclusion by selling all building and land owned by religious institutions.

Let’s dismantle all borders, “After all our true nationality is humankind”

Customer Sustainability

April 4, 2023

I visit a bakery in the neighborhood on a regular basis to buy my favorite fresh baked whole wheat bread. Even though the bakery offers delivery for phone and online orders, I still prefer visiting in person. They prepare the bread at the same time every Saturday with the same quality ingredients which made me their customer forever. They offer me to taste new baked goods whenever I am visiting, which is a smart way to promote their products and get feedback.

I have observed their presence during festivals, school functions, and other community gatherings. They are always proud of their products, eco-friendly baking equipment, reducing waste, and nature. Employees are friendly and eager to help which is a good sign that team members are well taken care of and love to be part of the business.

Small and big businesses equally can benefit from customer sustainability with genuine team efforts through various ways. Key to customer sustainability depends on creating a delicate balance between business and customer changing needs based on their feedback including but not limited to quality products, cost management, community involvement, and environmentally friendly practices.

Also it is imperative that every business should remain interactive through well informed websites and online presence on all social media platforms.

#customerexperience #sustainability #smallbusiness

Reverse Logistics

April 3, 2023

In a small appliance store, a customer is arguing with the manager about not getting the full refund on a returned item. Manager insisted that the store has no return policy which is clearly posted on the front door. He charged a small fee to accept the return item as a one time exception to policy. Customer left upset and promised to never come back to the store.

I have observed many small stores have closed their doors permanently because they can not compete with the big retailers. Even the bigger retailers are experiencing challengers to address reverse logistics issues. Unfortunately, the reverse logistics process is complicated. It has created tremendous opportunities for third parties such as outlets, recycled goods, refurbished, reconditioned and repair shops.

Unfortunately, there is extra cost involved to manage the reverse logistic process and costs have to be added somewhere to the cost of doing business. Businesses who are customer friendly and willing to honor returns without any reservations will retain their customers more favorably than others. It will require to train their team members in special customer service assignment as follows:

1. Collecting the information such as reason of return and contact information.
2. Exchanging the items.
3. Inspecting, repackaging, restocking for sale and or on discounted price.
4. In some cases, prepare items to return to manufacturers.
5. In case of damaged items, placing them in the recycled bins or waste containers. 
6. In a timely manner, buyers or key staff members are alerted to address return issues with the vendors and or manufacturers or shop for new vendors and manufacturers.

In case of perishable and environmentally sensitive products, it may create additional challenges to dispose of the return goods properly. Some businesses may be better off canceling the return policy all together by issuing a disclaimer prior to a sale.

In case of business to business, the reverse logistic process could be even more complicated due to large inventories in stocks in anticipation of consumer demands. Even though supply and chain management softwares have streamlined the process, it still remains a huge challenge especially during unpredictable natural disasters and other regional conflicts.

Let’s take a look at the auto manufacturing process where they rely on various parts manufacturers from all over the world. If they decide to reduce inventories due to slow demand, it may create another dilemma when auto manufacturers suddenly decide to increase their production. It may take several days if not months before they are able to receive auto parts.

Defective parts due to poor quality control may create unwanted reverse logistics nightmare. If manufacturers are rushing to produce parts and assemble autos while neglecting the quality control process. It may result in a huge recall or worse, perhaps!

Even though all businesses have their reverse logistics challenges, the best model I can think of for businesses like the ones that don’t own inventories instead act as brokers or drop shippers.

#smallbuisness #reverselogistics

Are World’s Religious Institutions parts of the Pyramid Schemes?

November 10, 2022

Perhaps, the free choice are not being afforded to any human being since religious beliefs are being forced by brainwashing while young minds are preoccupied mastering their reasoning skills which may not be fully developed at the later age or until the age of 24.

In my opinion, radicals, fundamentalist and extremist chasing the same dreams which are being enjoyed by governments, autocrats and constitutional monarchs whom highly depend on pyramid schemes and franchising networks which are supported and fueled by militaries, media, elite groups, associations, universities, think tanks, political and religious institutions to survive?

Since religious organizations are part of franchising networks and pyramid schemes, therefore, it is no surprise because they have survived and thrived as institutions.

Majority of people don’t practice the religion of their choice to its core value. Unfortunately, followers may never realize that the prophecies are fueled by intolerance, indifference, hate, classism, racism, totalitarianism, righteousness, superiority, capital punishment, hereditary authority, and supreme rules.

Yet, in the name of God, majority of us continue to practice various types of ideologies.

When will we trust in God?

American Workers

November 10, 2022

Why hardworking American workers are still depending on food stamps, public aid, and without any affordable health care and meaning full living wages, when in-fact top fortune companies are reaping in enormous profits while continue to practice exuberant spending?

What does it really mean?

Are their conscious dead?

Are they justified because they are licensed as corporations to steal from their hardworking?

Social Exclusion

November 9, 2022

Some of the political, social and religious leaders may have their own agenda or other ulterior motives when they are calling and enticing people to rally around their frivolous claims and causes. So, let’s not give into their demands

to make this a civil right and or racial issue.

We may be naïve when we think classism does not exist in American society or influence our way of life. It is invisible because we live in denial but In-fact; the classism has become the biggest enemy of American way of life and culture

more than ever among many classes such as ruling class, poor class, middle class, affluent class, rich class, white collar class, blue collar class, wealthiest class, billionaires’ class, high society class, social class, intellectual class, military class, liberal media class, upper class, lower class, secular class, religious class, spiritual class, etc.

In the past, may be triumph of American Revolution was result of hard work without the classism. Now, I wonder, will it bring triumph or adversity if we

continue to adopt classism and fail to combat social exclusion?

So, one day, will there be solution to a better society? Which I still ponder…?

Police and Drugs

November 9, 2022

It was 1981; I was assigned to police desk duty with 207th Military Police Co, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley Kansas. One late evening, I was reviewing the police blotter when a 2st Lieutenant whispered in my ear, hey, “are you coming to the open bar party” and I responded, no kidding, open bar, oh yeh I will be there. She said yeh and asked me to pick her up. Desk sergeant sitting across from me turned his head and smile and asked if I smoke; I said yeh.

At the party, almost every one showed up even the MPs on duty during their breaks. All the confiscated alcohol, marijuana and drugs were available for free but contributions were required for the food. I had never seen so many brands of free alcohol and drugs during any party.

Until then I did not know that “Bar and Yeh” mean Marijuana and “Smoke” is for Crack and heroin.

Since then, I stopped saying “Yeh” and if any one invites me to open bar, I ask for further clarification. Now I wonder when people ask “pass the salt and pepper” or do you like “Broccoli” in bars and restaurants.

On the other hand, I was amazed to learn that Law Enforcement officials are exempt from the very same rules and regulations which they are charged to enforce.

I wonder why the policy makers are wasting taxpayer’s dollars to punish the innocent young people who are smoking, trading and producing marijuana which have been proven to be not as harmful as other drugs. Instead, government should be making every effort to educate the young generation not only on casual use of all harmful drugs but on negative effects of abusing alcohol and marijuana as well. It is not too late to regulate and enforce the laws to prevent abuse of drugs such as Heroin, Crack, PCP, Cocaine, depressant, amphetamine and even the marijuana laced with dangerous drugs which have street names like Zombie weed, Zig zag man, Squirrel, Smoke, Love boat, Fry daddy, El Diablito, Dope, Buda, Christmas tree, Bomb and Atom bomb.

For centuries, people have puffed the dragon and it is matter of choice if someone smokes Golden leaf, Bomber, Bud, Queen Ann’s lace, Burn One, Yeh, Butter flower, B-40, Broccoli, Salt and pepper or Bhang which are various street names for marijuana, marijuana cigarettes and marijuana cigars.

In my opinion, now is time to lift the sanctions and legalize the “Golden Leaf” as long as it is free of “Dusting”, so, when flying, young women don’t have to use condoms to hide “Queen Ann’s Lace” in their “Box”.

It is no wonder why the private jet business is on the rise.

P.S. Dusting; adding PCP, Heroin, or another drug to Marijuana.

Alley court justice, unbecoming an officer!

November 8, 2022

Excessive force and intimidation tactics are unacceptable under any police standards. Police officers are well trained professionals who must abide by the

rules and regulations, and avoid overbearing attitude and false arrest.

I am sure misconduct by officers is not an isolated incident which may be happening more frequently than we think, especially in the under-served communities. Unfortunately, it is little too late when public or media generally

get involved because a horrible incident is caught on the video.

There are no other solutions except demand for better accountability of police officer’s actions and discipline throughout the chain of command. Mayors, Trustees, Officers of the Governing Boards, Chairpersons, Administrators, Councilmen, Councilwomen, political leaders and other authorities must consider adopting policies to end physical and psychological abuse, racial profiling, and death under police custody under any circumstances.

I wonder if too many television series about cops are influencing some of the young police officers in the wrong way and maybe responsible for their unruly behavior.

No citizen shall be left behind

November 8,2022

Few members of Congress have hijacked the issue of abortion to disrupt the negotiation, not only they are ignoring the rest of the Congress to make their point but they are holding hostage the rest of the country. I am not sure if most of these extremist lawmakers have been hijacked by the extremist groups.

Because most of media is pointing figure to both parties and it may be possible that few lawmakers are responsible for any delay for passing the bill. They are taking the back door to eliminate funding, under Title 10, to any organization that provide valuable health care services to needy women and providing abortion services as well. My understanding is that most of such organizations do not use federal funding for abortion and federal funding is used only for other valuable health care services.

Even though, I am not in favor of abortion but I recommend establishing educational programs for women and teens who need abortion instead creating roadblocks for them. May be one day we will be able to eliminate or minimize the need of abortion through education and supportive programs. Until then, abortion is necessary procedure for women and teens with unwanted pregnancy, rape victims and other emergency situations.

Congress must work for all citizens regardless of their religion, race, sex or creed and no citizen shall be left behind.

Ray Kurzweil Predicts Three Technologies Will Define Our Future

Yes I agree, it is super technology race; The Genetics Revolution, The Nanotechnology Revolution, and The Robotics Revolution.

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Over the last several decades, the digital revolution has changed nearly every aspect of our lives.

The pace of progress in computers has been accelerating, and today, computers and networks are in nearly every industry and home across the world.

Many observers first noticed this acceleration with the advent of modern microchips, but as Ray Kurzweil wrote in his book The Singularity Is Near, we can find a number of eerily similar trends in other areas too.

According to Kurzweil’s law of accelerating returns, technological progress is moving ahead at an exponential rate, especially in information technologies.

This means today’s best tools will help us build even better tools tomorrow, fueling this acceleration.

But our brains tend to anticipate the future linearly instead of exponentially. So, the coming years will bring more powerful technologies sooner than we imagine.

As the pace continues to accelerate, what surprising and powerful changes are…

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