Why It Pays To Be a Firefighter

If you’re wondering whether it makes sense to invest the time and effort involved in a fire career, there’s good news: projections show strong expected growth throughout the rest of the decade, with a 19% increase – or over 57,000 new jobs – expected by 2020. While there are many very good reasons to consider a career as a fire fighter, potential earnings may be among the most attractive.

13 Most Common Places Where Kids Hide Drugs

Each year, more and more children fall into the many traps of drug abuse. Even children as young as ten years old have started experiencing with illegal drugs, most of which they pick up from their peers in school. Some even smoke marijuana at home and keep their stash in places undetected by parents. This infographic from TestCountry.com looks at 13 of the most common places that kids might be stashing their stash.

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?

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?