The Economics of Smartphone Damage

Did you know a damaged smartphones causes millions of dollars in losses a year? Smartphones all over the world suffer through inadvertent drops and falls, nicks and scratches from banging against other inanimate objects and even damage from liquids. A cell phone that has been soaked in beer at your favorite watering hole likely won’t be providing you with much useful functionality.

How We Sleep Better

Let’s face facts…none of us get enough sleep. A great night’s sleep is intrinsic to our overall health, and enables us to have the energy we need throughout the day to be effective at our jobs. The factors that contribute to a lack of quality sleep are legion but include; our daily routine, habits prior to bed, and our lifestyle in general (what you eat, drink, how often you sit, exercise, etc.).

The Demographics of Military Families

American poet Richard Watson Gilder once wrote, “Better than honor and glory, and history’s iron pen, was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.” This mantra especially rings true to the 429,995 soldiers on active duty and the 850,880 soldiers enlisted in the seven reserve components as of January 31, 2013. Learn more about the emographics of military families in this infographic by MyMilitaryBase.com.

How To Know If It’s a Boy or a Girl

Knowing whether you will be having a baby girl or a baby boy is really exciting. The following infographic explores some old wife beliefs in this regards. Of course there is also those of the opinion that one should not try to predetermine the gender of the baby as it will let you enjoy the suspense and your labor also becomes easier and exciting.

Online Marketing Strategies That Will Impact Your Business

For a small business, it is a challenge to promote the brand name and gather customers due to the stiff online competition. However, there are many easy and cost effective methods with which to gain the interest and patronage of internet users who are searching for products and services. The following infographic looks at some online marketing strategies that will increase your chances of being a successful site.

Blackjack: Hit or Stand?

New players often ask themselves how to master their abilities on card games, especially on those with higher odds of winning such as Blackjack. You can’t become a pro if you don’t master the very basic rules and strategy of the game. That’s exactly why Palace of Chance has created this infographic for you with the help of Greg Elder, a professional gambler and author of books such as “Gamblers Fight Back” and more.

US Military Service Academies

In the United States, there are five federal academies that provide undergraduate education and training to commissioned officers within the armed forces. Learn more about each of these in the following infographic by MilitarySchoolUSA.com.

Have You Been Catfished?

Online dating has become immensely popular in the U.S. In fact, already one in every four couples meets online. However, the online dating world is prone to scams, such as the one referred to as “catfishing,” after the 2010 documentary Catfish that follows a young man’s encounter with a woman he met online – who turns out to be completely different. Thus, “catfishing” means fabricating an online identity with the intent of tricking somebody into a relationship.