Netflix, the king of the DVD rental business, lost 2.76 million DVD subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2011 as more and more of their customers shifted to online streaming-only packages. Even with this, Netflix still has a solid foothold in the DVD movie marketplace. But in 2012, movies viewed online are expected to outnumber movies viewed on DVD as well as other physical formats for the first time in history.
The astronomical price tag may be keeping some high schoolers from participating in one of the most memorable social events of their youth: The Prom. According to a 2012 Visa survey, the average cost of prom is at an all-time high. Parents are expected to shell out big bucks to make this one-night event happen for their child, but most are scrambling to do it.
It turns out 37 percent of employers – nearly two in five companies – are using social networking sites to research job seekers’ every online move. But are they looking for beer-chugging profile pictures, or candidates who have the potential to become “Best New Employee?”
Who’s that person that sent you the Facebook friend request and should you accept or deny their request for permission into your personal online life? This infographic takes a humorous look at accepting friends on Facebook or not.
This infographic, published by Heartlandvetsupply.com, provides step-by-step instructions on what, when, how, and where to vaccinate your kitten or puppy. It includes schedules of vaccines needed for pet up to 20 weeks as well as detailed pictures of how to prepare syringe and where to inject in animal.
With tax season upon us, have you ever wondered how much people pay in taxes in other countries? Turbotax has put together an interactive infographic that compares personal income tax rates around the world. You may be surprised by which countries have the lowest and highest income tax rates.
You’ve probably seen the Hoarders, the television show documenting people living in deplorable conditions they created themselves. Extreme cases of 5-year old yogurt and cat carcasses aside, compulsive hoarding — purchasing, acquiring, searching out and saving items of no real value — is a clinically recognized disorder. It’s estimated that 2-5 percent or 5-15 million Americans meet the criteria for being hoarders.
Everywhere we go these days, our digital world tags along with us. People spend an average of 6 hours per day in front of some kind of digital device whether that be a PC, laptop, tablet, smart phone or digital television. Have you ever considered what effect that might have on your eyes?
Did you know that 40% of dog owners hang Christmas stocking for their dogs? Or how about the fact that one third of dog owners admit that the dog goes along on the family vacations? These and other fun facts about our canine friends included in this infographic.
Let’s face it: buying a diamond can feel overwhelming and sometimes downright confusing. This is especially true if you’re shopping on a budget. The following diamond buying guide by Brilliance provides some tips on how to save money and still get that “WOW” factor when buying a diamond or a ring.
