Fossil Fuels, Alternatives, and Politics in 2012

Reliance on fossil fuels has been a concern to government and the public for decades. Many want to abolish their use because of pollution, global warming and sustainability projections. Some deny the need for clean energy and reject projections as misinformation. What side is right? In the infographic below by Best MPH Programs let’s take a look at the hard facts about energy production.

U.S. vs China: Superpower Showdown

These giants boast the world’s largest economies and active militaries and their decisions influence politics at a global level. Despite a massive trade agreement and many diplomatic meetings, the two nations struggle to maintain the semblance of a civil relationship. As pressure mounts from U.S. leaders, China remains unfazed, coolly growing its military and economy.

Green Energy and Politics in 2012

Today, many businesses, organizations and even individuals know their carbon footprint just as well as they know their shoe size. Being green, sustainable and eco-conscious is becoming a requirement. But how green are the main green energy alternatives?

The Psychology of a Great Athlete

See the following infographic below as it walks us through “The Psychology of a Great Athlete.” For athletes, mental resilience is a key indicator of success. There are exceptions to the typical physical requirements, but the mental ones can be harder to bypass.

Working Hard for the Money?

The following infographic by Business MBA shows a variety of individuals who changed our lives but died penniless – and some who got sweetheart deals for not doing a whole lot.

Picture of Mental Health

About 25 percent of American adults report moderate to severe mental health issues. The effects of mental illnesses are widespread, affecting men and women; adults and children; the poor and the wealthy. In the infographic below reveals the picture of Mental Health.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Busting the Biggest Travel Myths

We’ve all heard ’em: “Don’t lose your hotel room key card…all of your personal information is on there…” and “Everybody knows hotels give newlyweds free upgrades…” and even “Didn’t you know you can get stuck to the airplane toilet seat?! I had a friend of a friend of a friend…” But really, is there ANY hard evidence to support these claims?

Money Invested by Tech Giants

Only 18 countries have GDP that exceeds Apple’s 5 billion market cap, which is worth more than Microsoft, Google, Facebook and Amazon combined. Have you ever wondered what Apple, or any of these tech giants, did with all these money? See the infographic below by Biz 3.0 TimeDoctor.

NICB’s Annual Report on Vehicle Theft

The following report is a reflection of vehicle thefts on a per capita basis. An area with a much smaller population and a moderate number of thefts can—and often does—have a higher theft rate than an area with a much more significant vehicle theft problem and a larger population to absorb it.

The Evolution of the Recruitment Consultant

The recruiter of today is unrecognizable from even a few years ago. As technology changes every industry, recruiters have been impacted particularly hard. Recruiters have evolved with the times, but what does the future hold? Find out in the infographic below by RecruitLoop.