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Photo of buildings and the seaport in Haifa, Israel.

Photo of buildings and the seaport in Haifa, Israel.

Pomegranate juice anyone? Photo of a juice stand in the artists colony, Old Jewish Quarter on Alkabetz Street, Safed (Tzfat), Israel.

Pomegranate juice anyone? Photo of a juice stand in the artists colony, Old Jewish Quarter on Alkabetz Street, Safed (Tzfat), Israel.

Photo of a street scene at the Sarona Market in Tel Aviv, Israel; tall building in the background.

Photo of a street scene at the Sarona Market in Tel Aviv, Israel; tall building in the background.

Members of Kibbutz Ma’abarot performed “Song of Songs,” a Passover musical show, in 1945. Photos by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Members of Kibbutz Ma’abarot performed “Song of Songs,” a Passover musical show, in 1945. Photos by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Jaffa Road in Jerusalem, Israel on a blue-sky day. Photo of buildings and people near the Jerusalem Central Bus Station.

Jaffa Road in Jerusalem, Israel on a blue-sky day. Photo of buildings and people near the Jerusalem Central Bus Station.

“Say little and do much and receive every person with a cheerful countenance. Ethics of the Fathers 1:15.” (Pirkei Avot.)

“Say little and do much and receive every person with a cheerful countenance. Ethics of the Fathers 1:15.” (Pirkei Avot.)

“Become robust to the unexpected.” In life as in AI, strive to become robust, resilient, and ready to meet new challenges.

“How to speak Streaming.” To be a streaming aficionado, you need to speak the lingo. Here’s a list of the 50 all-time best streaming vocab words to get you started. Stream on!

“How to speak Streaming.” To be a streaming aficionado, you need to speak the lingo. Here’s a list of the 50 all-time best streaming vocab words to get you started. Stream on!

“If you have built castles in the air your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” Henry David Thoreau. Adapted from a graphic image by Dan S.

“If you have built castles in the air your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” Henry David Thoreau. Adapted from a graphic image by Dan S.

Adapted from an oil pastel drawing by Dan S; web designer, business consultant, network admin, app developer, and a dozen more roles. A gifted creative and all-around good guy.

“Don’t Panic.” Homage to the novel. Adapted from a graphic image by Dan S.

“Web3.” It is often described as “dynamic” and “vibrant,” a tool that removes friction and middlemen. Let everyone know you’re on board with Web3…potentially…the “next big thing.”

“Row Bot.” Okay, you can stop moaning now. I’m done. Share some punny robot word play with everyone to brighten their day and show off your quirky sense of humor.

One of Anne’s favorite expressions is “scope for imagination.” Let everyone know you are bringing the phrase through to the 21st century.

“Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3.”

“Anyone whose deeds exceed his wisdom, his wisdom will endure, but anyone whose wisdom exceeds his good deeds, his wisdom will not endure. Ethics of the Fathers 3:12.” (Pirkei Avot.)

“Anyone whose deeds exceed his wisdom, his wisdom will endure, but anyone whose wisdom exceeds his good deeds, his wisdom will not endure. Ethics of the Fathers 3:12.” (Pirkei Avot.)

“Algorithm Whisperer.” Have you perfected the science and art of making algorithms bend to your will? Do you have the magic touch with big data? Let everyone know you have the skill.

“Put crooked speech away from you; keep devious talk far from you. Proverbs 4:24.” Express your support for these universal words of wisdom.

“Put crooked speech away from you; keep devious talk far from you. Proverbs 4:24.” Express your support for these universal words of wisdom.

“Nimble Disruptor.” Does your project or company need new ideas—a rapid implementation strategy, agile development? Let everyone know you’re the hero…a super flexible outside the box thinker. Swoop in and save the day with your disruptive solutions.

“How much is a ticket to Mars?” is a polite way of saying, “Get me out of here!” Express your frustration, need for adventure, escapism, and space humor.

“The world endures by virtue of three things: justice, truth, and peace. Ethics of the Fathers 1:18.” (Pirkei Avot.)

“The world endures by virtue of three things: justice, truth, and peace. Ethics of the Fathers 1:18.” (Pirkei Avot.)

Photo of a vendor standing behind his ice cream/gelati cart in San Severo, Italy, 1944. Black and white photo taken by my father. Colorized.

“I hear you talking but I’m chunking the upload.” Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with the constant chatter coming at you. Here’s a semi-polite and very techie way to let everyone know you’ve had enough. Take time to assimilate the “speech chunks.”

“Ask Me About My NFTs.” This is your chance to tell everyone about your skill and enthusiasm for non-fungible token investing.

“Drone prayer. Fly high little guy.” Offer best wishes to your drone for a highflying and successful flight.