Dec 9, 2013 | Lifestyle Infographics
Recently, you may have heard a lot about so-called designer drugs, and how they’re commonly available to teenagers. Although those certainly pose dangers, young people are often able to find drugs in a location that’s much more accessible: The home medicine cabinet. That’s not a reason to be paranoid and avoid keeping prescription drugs on hand when they’re needed, but it’s a good idea to at least store them securely to prevent misuse by teens who feel compelled to conform to behaviors encouraged by peers.
Dec 9, 2013 | Law and Legal Infographics
There are a number of factors that can influence how much money you or your company might have to spend the next time you need an attorney. In the following infographic, UpCounsel outlines additional factors that influence the costs of hiring an attorney, what types of services small businesses typically hire attorneys for, and how costs vary depending on where you are in the country.
Dec 6, 2013 | Shopping Infographics
This infographic from DiamondStudsWholesale.com takes a look at the history of diamond engagement rings and diamond stud earrings, focuses on the diamond buying process, looks at the typical life cycle of a diamond in a retail environment, moving from the hands of a trader, to when a jeweler sells the ring at a marked up price and even addresses retail sales as well.
Dec 6, 2013 | Finance & Money Infographics
Surprisingly, 65% of adults have never checked their credit report, and 60% of those adults have never viewed their credit score. Your credit score says a lot about you, and it can impact some of the largest purchasing decisions in your life. Ignoring your credit report can also leave you unaware of mistakes that could drop you into a lower credit score bracket.
Dec 6, 2013 | Political Infographics
This infographic by assistedlivingfacilities.org compares both political viewpoints on 5 key points of the impact of the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, on senior citizens.
Dec 5, 2013 | Environmental Infographics
The U.S. faces a “catastrophic” reduction in weather and climate data starting in 2016, resulting in less reliable weather forecasts and actionable intelligence, according to a federally-commissioned review panel. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service independent review team (IRT) – comprised of veterans of the weather, space and aerospace industries – found that NOAA has not done enough to mitigate the impacts of a weather satellite coverage gap.
Dec 5, 2013 | Health Infographics
This infographic explores the damaging effects of sugar on skin aging. It exposes the sugar content of some of products we experience every day, and the impact these could be having on your skin.
Dec 5, 2013 | Shopping Infographics
The term Black Friday, stems from retailers using the day’s huge receipts as their opportunity to “get in the black” and become profitable for the year. 89 million shoppers braved the crowds on Black Friday 2012, up from 86 million in 2011. 247 million shoppers over the weekend 2012, up from 226 million in 2011. See what Black Friday is all about in this infographic.
Dec 5, 2013 | Career Infographics
Contrary to popular belief, 73% of all U.S. companies perform background checks on all candidates, not just those applying for upper management positions. There are numerous reasons why a person may run a background check on another individual. In the following infographic, North American Investigations outlines the typical process of a background check.
Dec 4, 2013 | Business Infographics
Statistical data shows that Africa contains some of the poorest countries in the world. However, many countries are beginning to show signs of hope. International Business Guide has created an infographic entitled “Business is Booming in Africa” detailing how this country is improving its status in the worldwide economic climate.
