A cult is an organized group whose purpose is to dominate cult members through psychological manipulation and pressure strategies. Cults are usually headed by a powerful leader who isolates members from the rest of society. Some individuals who join cults
Boeing Whistleblower’s Death
An ABC affiliate reported Friday that Boeing whistleblower John “Mitch” Barnett told a close family friend, “If anything happens to me, it’s not suicide.” The report came six days after Barnett, who was preparing for the third day of a
Identifying Psychopaths
You may have heard about psychopaths from famous films or books. Perhaps Alfred Hitchcock’s Norman Bates springs to mind, a crazed man donning an old wig, stabbing people to death in a deserted motel. You might be surprised to know
Yemen: A Brief History
One of the world’s worst humanitarian crises is unfolding in Yemen. Even before the current war, this desert nation on the edge of the Arabian Peninsula, home to 28 million people, was already the poorest country in the Arab world.
Sports Betting: A Potential Problem
Sports betting is harmless fun for most people. However, it can become a destructive addiction for those who lose control of their gambling. This blog explains the potential dangers of sports betting and how to get help for gambling addiction
Online Background Check Techniques
There are plenty of reasons for doing an online background check, and not all of them are sketchy. In fact, everyone should do at least one online background check on–you guessed it–themselves. After all, if you can find out sensitive information about
Polygraph Tests & How They Work
Lie detector tests have become a popular cultural icon — from crime dramas to comedies to advertisements — the picture of a polygraph pen wildly gyrating on a moving chart is readily recognized symbol. But, as psychologist Leonard Saxe, PhD,
The NICS Background Check
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) was established as a result of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 (Brady Act) requirements. The Brady Act required a national namecheck system for federal firearms licensees (FFL). FFLs, such
School Quotes for Everyone
Whether your child’s school is opening up again this fall for in-person learning or they’ve decided to stay closed and are hosting class virtually, the start of the 2020-2021 back-to-school season is here. So get your no. 2 pencil ready
Background Checks for Matchmaking Services
Given the multitude of online dating sties and dating apps that are available today, many people may think that traditional matchmaking services are a thing of the past. This is not the case, however. Not only are traditional matchmaking services