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It’s a SaaS World
Got a ton of data you need to host or store? Send it to the cloud! Services like SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS have enabled businesses to invest less in heavy-duty storage hardware in favor of virtual servers, and there’s no turning back. Check this new infographic to find out which cloud service is best suited for your life!
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The Placebo Effect
The term “placebo” was initially used to describe the treatment administered by false physicians in the 1700s, but it was soon found that fake medication could be used in medical research to determine the effectiveness of genuine prescription drugs. Check out this infographic to dive deeper into the phenomena that changed the way medication is developed.
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POS Vulnerabilities You Didn’t Know Were There
In 2012, the Retail Industry made up 45% of data breach investigations. This is the highest percentage in retail history, and a 15% increase over 2011. Many small businesses think they are not a target for data breaches, but that is not the case. Check out the infographic below presented by MerchantWarehouse to learn about POS vulnerabilities for small businesses.
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How Is Media Affecting Kids?
Digital media has provided the masses with nearly unlimited sources of entertainment and learning opportunities. However, many parents are concerned that digital media is causing their children to be distracted and more focused on forms of instant gratification than gratification that stems from long-term goal setting and accomplishment. Check out this infographic to learn more about digital media in the hands of our children. -
The Love Connection
Many health benefits can be had from a healthy relationship with a significant other. Although engaging in sexual intercourse will release endorphins and corticosteroids that help with chronic pain such as arthritis and back pain, lower mortality rates in general are associated with most people in relationships. Of course, many of these positive effects are negated if/when the relationship severs. Check out this infographic to learn more about love and health!
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Greenest Ways To Get Around
Close to 30 percent of the greenhouse gases released in the United States come from transportation. You can help reduce these gases by using greener methods of traveling. Check out the infographic below to see some of the greenest ways to get around.
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Health Insurance and the Working Poor
America has a serious economic and social problem. The U.S. currently has around 50 million citizens living below the poverty line, 10.4 million of which are considered “working poor.” Working poor citizens are those who currently hold jobs that do not provide them with enough financial support to put them above the poverty line. The large majority of these people find it incredibly difficult to afford proper insurance, and this is not a good thing for U.S. society. Check out the infographic below presented by InsuranceQuotes to learn more about this issue.![Health insurance and the working poor [Infographic]](https://i0.wp.com/www.insurancequotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/health-insurance-working-poor-600px.jpg?w=650)
From: Bankrate Insurance’s InsuranceQuotes.com
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Propaganda: What Do These Men Have In Common?
Walt Disney, Pope Gregory XV, Dr. Seuss and Adolf Hitler are all men who lived in fame and infamy. What did they all have in common – The use of propaganda to communicate ideas. In this infographic, WordFocus takes a look at propaganda through the ages and how these men used it to change the world.
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Five Strangest Mental Disorders
There are many different mental disorders out there, but some of them are down right bizarre. This infographic presented by PsychDegrees.org takes a look at five of the strangest mental disorders. Check it out below to learn more about them.
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The Foundations Of A Successful App
In the world of smartphone apps, it’s hard for developers to get an app on the most downloaded list. App markets are saturated and it makes it hard for very many apps to accumulate downloads.So, what makes an app successful? In this infographic, Startapp takes a look at some of the most popular apps on the Android market and why it is that they’re so beloved.
