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
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
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
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
Pre-Employment Background Checks
When most people think about pre-employment background checks they think of schools, daycare centers, summer camps, law enforcement, security, elder care, banking, and so on. But what about carpet cleaning companies, lawn care companies, or country clubs? Do these types