SOPA & PIPA Unveiled (Infographic)

One of the biggest problems of the bill is the wording, surprisingly it is vague and allows for misinterpretation. What a surprise, legislation that can misinterpreted. Ultimately the argument remains that the internet should remain free of government intervention, it seems almost 1984ish to think the government could censor the internet.

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How to Forecast Weather Without Gadgets (Infographic)

Though we may call ourselves the most “advanced” of the earth-walking species, we lag far behind in the area of intuitively sensing change in the atmosphere. Other animals, especially birds, are much more in tune with the rumblings of future storms.

In that mystical period just before the rain, all animals become quiet in a literal “calm before the storm”. These behaviors–in both flora and fauna–are what we must observe to get a better grip on the “moods” of our environment. Let this infographic enlighten you on such a primal, crucial matter.

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Foot Powered (Infographic)

As most of you have probably noticed, biking and walking are in. Especially in young cities, college towns and places with descent weather, you can’t go anywhere without seeing a bike or people walking.

While these trends look like a rise in biking and walking during good weather months, the Department of Transportation has noticed a rapid increase in biking and walking trips year round as have responded by increasing the budget from $16 million in 1990 to $1.3 billion in 2009.

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Tech Trends, Past and Future (Infographic)

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The Small Business Year – An Outlook for 2012 (Infographic)

As 2011 is just over, we checked in with small businesses to hear their reflections on the year and what opportunities they see in the new year. In an annual survey of small businesses, we learned that they’re as resilient as ever. Despite a slow year, small business owners are cautiously optimistic about 2012 with 67 percent indicating that they expect to grow their businesses in the next year.

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What Mattered in 2011 for Social Media (Infographic)

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Bikes Will Save You and the Planet (Infographic)

It’s no secret that getting out from behind the wheel of your car and riding a bike can benefit both you and the planet. For example, people who perform aerobic exercise a few times a week are at decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease and also tend to lose weight. Exercise can also reduce anxiety and depression. It’s also good for your pocketbook as fuel prices are still pretty high and show no sign of significantly declining anytime soon. Like this infographic states, Americans alone spend 20% of their income on transportation.

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The Freelancer Revolution (Infographic)

In the last 20 years, the number of freelancers in has gone up. It seems that there is an increase in the freelancers just in the every-day people we run into. Whether it’s a freelance writer, programmer, copy writer or researcher, these business titans mostly work their own hours from their own home.

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Every Drop Counts (Infographic)

The average American family of four can live on 3 gallons of water a day, yet 400 gallons is closer to the daily usage. We can blame faulty faucets leaks and inefficient toilets, or we can start taking small steps to decrease our consumption. The infographic gives some simple ideas on how to start like turning off the tap water while brushing and only showering for 10 minutes.

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