by Tessa on June 18, 2013
Imagine building a 6,000-km tunnel to the Earth’s core to harvest nickel, iron, gold, and other metals. You would have to dig your way through iron, mantle, and rock at very high temperatures and pressure. The world’s deepest mine is less than 4 km deep. It may be a better idea to track asteroids for the gold and other metals they have. In fact, there are companies that have announced their intentions to develop spacecraft and mine asteroids. Titanium, nickel, iron, and other minerals can be mined, and near-earth asteroids are suitable for this. LEO telescopes will be used to survey asteroids. You don’t need 6,000-km deep mines – the 21st century Gold Rush has begun!
Infographic courtesy of SBC Gold
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by Tessa on June 17, 2013
With Summer finally here and in the spirit of National BBQ Week this Grilling BBQ Debate infographic looks to settle the age old war between Gas Vs. Charcoal fuelled barbecues. Homebase have compiled stats to suggest that 65% of the Nation prefer to BBQ with charcoal & wood compared to just 35% who grill with gas or electric. You may also be interested to know that 80% of guys tangle with the BBQ tongs, compared to just 20% of girls who go for the grill. Other enlightening insights reveal that 8% of adults claim to have found romance over the coals!
Infographic courtesy of Homebase
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by Tessa on June 12, 2013
In Canada, you should be well prepared for the knowledge and road test. You are given a temporary license first and then a full license. While getting a license takes time, it can be revoked for different reasons. This can happen if you refuse to provide a blood or breath sample or drive under the influence. Criminal negligence is also a reason for license suspension. Dangerous and fast driving as well as theft of a car are grounds for revocation. What are your options in this case? You can use another person’s license. This is not funny. The same goes for lending your license – you are not allowed to do it, but this doesn’t matter because yours is already suspended. What you can do is apply for restoration and reinstatement. It will cost you about $90.
Infographic courtesy of Find a Driving School
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by Tessa on June 10, 2013
Some areas of Toronto’s subway system have been delayed or cancelled while traffic is sluggish in others. This is unfortunate because the subway system makes our lives punctual and fast. It helps reduce the level of noise and environmental pollution. Lower transport costs are another advantage. The subway saves you money and time, regardless of whether you travel to a remote destination. This is especially important if you live in a congested city like Toronto where driving to work is not an option (unless you wake up at 4.30 am). The subway system is designed for rapid transit. Many people buy a monthly pass, and some employers will reimburse your transit costs. The subway system is very safe, although many of us remember the sarin gas attack in Tokyo. Many stations are now equipped with chemical sensors and cameras to ensure safe travel.
Infographic courtesy of Kyle Matthews
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Four of the most useful trends that marketers need to focus on are Mobile Marketing, Social Media such as Facebook and Twitter, Content Marketing and Author Ranking.
We can observe from the infographic that in 2013, 42.8% of marketers are thinking about increasing their marketing expenditures in the mobile category. This means that a lot of these companies are going to invest in placing their ads on smartphone applications like games that are commonly downloaded in the app store.
Another area where companies can expand their marketing strategy is by the use of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. It also shows that by 2013, the percentage of companies who are going to use social media sites to advertise will jump from 74% in 2012 to 87% in 2013.
The third and fourth trends that marketers are going to utilize more in 2013 are Content Marketing and Author Rank. Content Marketing strategies will be done by the use of newsletters, infographics, white papers and case studies. Author ranking on the other hand, is done using great content articles about a product then sharing with others using Google Plus and other mediums.
Infographic courtesy of Dot Com InfoWay
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Poverty and malnutrition affect millions of people around the world. They face social exclusion, lack of shelter and food, violence, and higher risk for chronic diseases. This is the poverty cycle, and malnutrition is the result of it. More than 900 million people around the world are malnourished. Vitamin deficiency, bloated stomach, and poor immune function are associated with malnutrition. Multiple episodes of hunger make people feel anxious, insecure, and left out. And many children live in food-insecure families and marginalized communities. They miss many days of school which translates into missed opportunities. Plan Canada works to eliminate poverty and malnutrition and improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Marginalized children are born into hunger and poverty. They deserve care, equitable schools, shelter, and food. Marginalized adults deserve to be helped or their children would be trapped in poverty.
Infographic courtesy of Plan International
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The percentage of homeless people has reached record levels. Job layoffs, inflation, lack of affordable housing, foreclosures, and the absence of preventive services are some of the reasons why people become homeless. And this is a vicious cycle. Having no permanent address makes it difficult, if not impossible, to apply for a job, attend school, and meet one’s basic needs. Poor nutrition, lack of access to healthcare, and chronic health problems are associated with homelessness. It is a stigma. And your life is on hold. Homeless people often have a chaotic lifestyle, and their children end up in foster care. Shelters are a temporary solution for debt-ridden people who rely on welfare benefits to survive. Chronic homelessness is a serious problem. According to statistics, some 30 percent of homeless people attempt suicide. And they often engage in illegal activities and behaviors. Which makes it a societal problem to solve.
Infographic courtesy of Winnie Wong
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The Who, What, When, Where, Why & How of Content Marketing
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Many businesses choose to open an investment or checking account at one of the 5 big Canadian banks. Why? For many people, they are too big to fail. And they offer more benefits than smaller establishments. Big banks have large ATM networks that allow customers to make frequent withdrawals. Uniform service across branches is a major advantage. You know what to expect. And top-of-the-line telephone and online banking are services that small banks are not keeping up. Opponents claim that big banks charge higher rates of interest and pay lower rates on savings accounts and deposits.
Mega-banks offer extra services to business customers. And size is reassuring in times of financial crisis. Not all financial institutions are created equal, however, whether big or small. Some offer interest rate deals while others pump up fees. Success certainly feeds on itself, but it pays to weigh your options.
Infographic courtesy of Wage Point
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Get all the information you need about life insurance policies for Americans. Learn how many people in America believe that life insurance is a necessity, yet they do not have any coverage. The statistics are startling and the numbers do not lie. See why premiums and rates change overtime for different life insurance policies and how you can lock in the best rates before prices go up. See how much the costs of not having life insurance are, especially for funerals and to make up for the cost of living income wages. The two types of life insurance are whole and term. Learn the pros and cons about each type and see what is most appropriate for you and your current living situation so you can receive the maximum benefits possible.
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