Today the Mexican Cartel supplies 70% of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine in the United States, an industry that has been responsible for the deaths of 150,000 people from 2006-2012. (Beittel, Mexico: Organized crime and drug trafficking organizations). The economic
Greenland: A Brief History
Greenland is a located between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, and although it is technically a part of the North American continent, historically it has been linked with European countries like Denmark and Norway. Today, Greenland is considered an independent territory within the Kingdom of
Drone Technology
A specter is haunting the United States—the specter of drone warfare. Since the middle of November, unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles have lit up the skies above New Jersey, startling residents and baffling military and government officials. The US Army’s Picatinny
Christian Denominations
If you have studied the evolution of Christianity, you may already know the seven major Christian denominations: Anglican / Episcopal, Assembly of God, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Roman Catholic. While the various types of Christianity share some basic beliefs,
Cultures of the Middle East
The many cultures of the Middle East Culture, a shared set of traditions, belief systems, and behaviors, is shaped by history, religion, ethnic identity, language, and nationality, among other factors. The Middle East consists of approximately 20 countries, with many
Career Prospects and College Majors
Considering the cost of higher education, it’s no surprise that many students hope to pursue a major that will jump-start their career once they graduate. In a recent survey of job seekers by the job-search platform ZipRecruiter, 44% of respondents
Things to Do in Paris
Paris has retained its place as the leading city destination in the world, according to Euromonitor International’s latest report, and it’s not hard to see why. Being a Paris local, I may be biased, but the French capital really does
What is a Cult?
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
Drug Use and Their Side Effects
Illegal drug use is dangerous. When you use street drugs you are taking a lot of risks, because there is usually no way to know how strong they are or what else may be in them. It’s even more unsafe
End Times Prophecies of the Bible
Are we living in the end times? How can you know for sure? Here are 19 signs, straight from the Bible, that show how close we are to the end of this age. Is it Possible to Know the End