September 8, 2023 by Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. Summer has ended and the exceedingly hot and inhospitable temperatures that accompanied it this year in many places in the United States and elsewhere is slowly dissipating. While climate scientists and activists debates skeptics about the reality of climate change, one undeniable…

September 1, 2023 by Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. Neighborhoods like Le Marais in Paris, the French Quarter in New Orleans, and the East Village in New York City are frequently celebrated for their historical significance, cultural diversity, architectural charm, artistic and bohemian vibes, lively street culture, and tourist attractions. The…

August 27, 2023 by Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. Over the past few weeks many people and entities seemed to obsess over the release of former president Donald Trump’s mugshot in connection with his indictment and forthcoming arrest, in connection with charges that the engaged in election fraud, by the Fulton…

August 17, 2023 by Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. This summer many people took breaks from their regular routines, hoping to spend their time on a range of activities from relaxing vacations to thrilling adventures. But for many individuals, their experiences did not match what they expected and they ended up…

Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. August 4, 2023 Among authors, publishers, purchasers, and readers, books serve different purposes. Moreover, the opinions about the goals of this important means of communication has changed over time. But in my opinion a good nonfiction book should be timeless. In other words, the information that…

July 22, 2023 by Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. Cities worldwide vary in numerous, important, and significant ways. For example, some urban environments like Delhi, India have large populations, while others don’t. Some cities, such as Los Angeles have large surface areas while others are more contained in size. One aspect…

July 15, 2023 by Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. In our interconnected globalized world, no country operates in isolation. …

July 8, 2023 by Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. Recently a number of jurisdictions in the United States have gained attention for implementing and championing the use of gun buyback programs. These crime reduction initiatives, which have been around since the 1970s, offer a nominal amount of money, gift certificates, or…

June 30, 2023 by Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. I’m neither a linguist nor a semantician, and I make lots of mistakes with the English language. …