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Periodically students ask me what I consider to be the “hot topics” in Criminology/Criminal Justice. Although I understand their curiosity, and attempts to be strategic, I always ask them what do they mean by “hot topics” and why they believe focusing on these will benefit them. Most students are looking for research ideas for their […]
Despite the global popularity of Japanese cuisine, finding truly authentic Washoku outside Japan remains a challenge. After eating at many Japanese restaurants, some not just mediocre but exceptionally bad, has underscored the difficulty of finding genuine Washoku. Washoku is not any type of Japanese food. This type of cuisine is a culinary art form, not […]
A year has passed since widespread news and social media attention highlighted the lack of air conditioning in many city, county, and state prison systems in the United States, and several deaths that resulted from this state of affairs. This crisis, which affects inmates, correctional officers, administrators, and staff, is the result of nonexistent cooling […]
After Thursday’s presidential debate, not only are Democratic-friendly political analysts and pundits seriously questioning Biden’s run for the presidency, but there’s also increased handwringing among the Democratic Party faithful. Understandably, no election, regardless of jurisdiction or importance, is won or lost solely based on a political debate between the leading candidates. And it’s unrealistic to […]
In 1959, blues musician Elmore James wrote and released the song “The Sky is Crying.” This piece quickly became a blues standard, celebrated for James’s soulful slide guitar and heartfelt vocals. The song’s melancholic message, conveyed through a deeply engaging tune, captures the essence of the blues and resonated with many listeners. “The Sky is […]