Turning The Tide: The Recession In Hawaii

Just like the really big island (United States), Hawaiians were hit by the recession as well, the state’s economy losing more than 30,000 jobs from 2006 – 2010. However, signs of life are springing up all over the islands – from construction to tourism, the wave of recovery is starting to swell.

Facebook and Twitter as Addictive as Cigarettes & Alcohol

How much time do you spend on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter? Social Media has created an atmosphere that is tough to walk away from. With smart phones and apps your friends and family are always with you. This infographic from ReuseThisBag.com will help you to see if you are addicted to social media.

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Forget a trip around the world in 80 days, Rather, take a journey to the depths of the Earth’s core with Prof. Otto Lidenbrock in Jules Verne’s classic science-fiction novel “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” in this infographic discovered at Voyages Jules Verne.

How to Live Better & Longer

This infographic from Lifewellness Institute covers lifestyle changes that will help you stay healthy, fit and prevent the top three causes of death in America. So whether you plan to include superfoods in your meals, exercise to maintain a healthy weight, balance your stress in order to stay productive, or even set SMART goals to achieve goals, gain et some inspiration and guidance on how to keep your resolutions and stay healthy in 2012.

How to Save $5,000 a Year

With gadgets, apps and programs galore, keeping track of finances has never been easier. Still, CouponCabin finds that most Americans seem to burn through their paycheck without even realizing where their hard-earned dollars went. Experts say that without careful preparation and keeping track of your spending, you’re bound to overspend. This infographic shows you how to recover from careless spending and save nearly $5,000 this year!

Google-pocalypse: The World Without Google

In light of Google’s alleged privacy infringements, we’ve taken some time to consider a world without the Internet’s number one ranked website. How large of a black hole would be left? Could the Internet survive? Would we survive? If you think such speculation to be ridiculous, remember, no one thought Enron would go down, either.

A Brief History of Income Taxes

Did you know President Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s most beloved leaders, also instituted one of its least liked obligations – the income tax? In this brief history of taxes by Turbo Tax, see the historical events which shaped income taxes in the United States today.

The Greatest Gun Salesman In America: President Barack Obama

American firearm sales and concealed handgun permit applications are at an all-time high since the 2008 election of President Barak Obama. We cannot necessarily give credit to Obama for this but rather the increase in sales is most likely due to the fact that Americans fear their gun rights might be hindered with Obama in office.

Are Mobile Devices Destroying Your Body?

Mobile technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, what most people fail to consider is the potential harm mobile devices can cause to the body. This infographic looks at some of the common problems associated with heavy use of mobile technology.