Technology Behind Enhanced 911

When you dial 9-1-1, you’re immediately connected to an emergency dispatch where they pinpoint your location and direct the emergency resources your way. While you may be flustered or disgruntled in your emergency, the technology behind enhanced 9-1-1 calls will transmit valuable information to the dispatcher known as PSAP or Public Safety Answering Point. The technology behind enhanced 9-1-1 is extraordinary and in many situations, can save you from disastrous mishaps.

Facebook’s Physical Footprint

Facebook can now share your data with its affiliates. Who are they? This infographic from Business Profiles.com business directory shows that the virtual network has an extensive worldwide physical footprint.

The Anticipated Cost of Christmas 2012

Spread some holiday cheer this season with this festive holiday infographic. It displays the most popular gift categories (both requested and purchased) this year, how people plan to pay for their purchases, and how much they’ll spend on family, friends and even pets! Happy holidays!

How To Be Green When Printing Plastic Cards

Recycling is an amazing thing, when it works. Unfortunately when it comes to plastic cards there’s a slight problem. Not all plastic gets recycled. Normally only bottles made from PET and HDPE are recycled. Most municipal facilities are simply not capable of recycling other types of plastic. So with plastic cards, the key is to get the printing right.

The Seven Wonders of Dubai

Boasting year-round sunshine and luxurious accommodation, Dubai offers something for everyone. From an indoor ski centre to the wonders of the man-made islands, this small fishing village has risen to become one of the most modern cities on earth. Take a look at TravelSupermarket’s ‘Seven Wonders of Dubai’ infographic and be prepared to be blown away.

Unexpected Odds and Disproportionate Fears

The odds of dying from a lightning strike are one in 134,906. Are you afraid of dying from strange types of injuries or accidents? You’re more likely to die of disease. TotalInjury.com takes a look at some “Unexpected Odds and Disproportionate Fears.”

10 Attention Grabbing Tech Lawsuit Pay-Outs

As industry’s go technology is one of the most expensive in terms of legal pay-outs. Each day we seem to hear a new news story on how companies within this industry are stuck in some legal battle. If we Take Samsung and Apple for example we can see that the recent 2012 law case resulted in an incredible $1.05 billion pay-out. The following infographic from first4lawyers.com shows the 10 most attention- grabbing tech lawsuit pay-outs in the last decade.