Friday, January 2, 2015

[Infographic] The Internet is affecting kids

Although the global penetration of Internet on the entire planet still leaves a lot to accomplish, and Facebook and Google are making strides in that direction, this technological phenomenon is engulfing hundreds every moment of the day today.

From newborns/toddlers to adults, the Internet has and is becoming a way of life, a way to live. While there's many parts to the whole picture and it may be argued either ways, whether the majority are using it productively enough, one fact that cannot be discounted is that it has a bearing on our minds, and our thinking. And what more significance than how the future generation of youngsters will face the world.

However, while social scientists are analyzing the effects and impacts of such things on the populace, a potentially concerning truth is beginning to emerge about these aspects. The infographic below illustrates this and is worth drawing caution to the same. We may still have time to take preventive and/or corrective measures to prevent long-term effects. Let's not forget what will make humans humans.


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Saturday, December 27, 2014

[Infographic] Fun Facts About Money

Money, as they say, makes the world go round. From the yore of ancient times to the growing popularity of digital currency (ala Bitcoins), money and currency has been the backbone of economies the globe over.

Economics, and money, is a complex thing in itself - and that's why there are so many people in the world either thinking about it, or working on figuring out how to make it work best!

So, here's some quick and interesting facts about money, in general.


Sunday, September 21, 2014

10 Fall Foliage Destinations You Don't Want to Miss

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Fall/Autumn is a magical time of the year, and the USA has some remarkable places to catch the splendor of the maples turning shades of yellow, orange, crimson before brown.

If you are a fall color enthusiast aka leaf peeper, then this map (for 2014) will be of help to you. And even if you can't make it for some this reason this year, this should be handy to spot the main destinations. And, you can read about the best places too (see below)


For more on the 10 fall foliage destinations, please visit:
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-best-places-for-fall-leaf-peeping-in-the-u-s-97097716647.html


Sunday, August 3, 2014

5 Hacks to Improve Daily Life

Sometimes the simplest things can be put to the most amazing use.

Here's a nice curation of five hacks for definitely making your regular life better. Thanks to the folks who got this.


Sunday, June 22, 2014

10 Weird Facts of the Bermuda Traingle

The Bermuda Triangle has been one of the great mysteries of our lives, and even after decades, human beings have no answers to explain the strange observations and reports over decades.

For those inclined to explore this realm quickly, here's a neat little look at ten weird facts about this mysterious spot on Earth. Beware, is all we can caution.

10 Weird Facts About The Bermuda Triangle