Tag Archives: crime

“Just Mercy” Will Rip Your Heart to Shreds

Posted on June 11, 2018 by problogic

* A small commission is earned from purchases that are made using this visual link to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In all my years, I have never read a more disturbing, yet compelling book. … Continue reading →

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Major US suburbs with most murders

Posted on October 6, 2016 by problogic

Some sobering statistics from the FBI for major suburbs in the United States. Nine of these 12 cities have seen a rise in murders over the 2015 data and this year has several months remaining. It is worthy to note … Continue reading →

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Using one’s imagination for good vs evil

Posted on April 27, 2012 by problogic

After I arrived home last night from moving my son out of his dorm room, I was listening to a later broadcast of PBS NewsHour before going to bed. There was a disquieting feature story last night about boutique bioterror … Continue reading →

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