Archive for ‘January, 2008’

MY EMPIRIC UNIVERSE: The Flaws Of America’s Fourth-Nicest City

Apparently Boston, yes Boston, is the fourth nicest city in the U.S.A. This is not a joke. In fact as reported in the reputable Boston Metro, a national study concluded that the citizens of this proud city are some of the most friendly, socially responsible people in the country.

MY EMPIRIC UNIVERSE: Taking Aim At The War On Drugs

It seems as if drugs are addictive on two levels – users are addicted to using and policy-makers are addicted to making policy.

MY EMPIRIC UNIVERSE: Rocking The Vote

One year removed from the election fiasco that threatened the legitimacy of our democratic process and seemingly defined President Bush’s term before he was even sworn in, there is one question remaining – “Does anyone still care?”

MY EMPIRIC UNIVERSE: Some Long-Deserved Praise

However, over the past four years, the students’ unflinching animosity toward this school has provided one sad effect: no one seems to acknowledge, or perhaps wants to acknowledge, the aspects of this University that are not only good, but also that deserve praise.

MY EMPIRIC UNIVERSE: Time Is Not An Option

The real test is about to come. Two factors so far make skeptics like myself concerned. First is the issue of time. The leaders of both the United States and our ally Great Britain have constantly asserted our military objective will take a long time to accomplish, which is, in itself, acceptable.