Midwest life is fairly based on the farming industry. Many farmers take pride in producing and feeding millions of Americans on a daily basis. More than 33% of U.S. land is used for pasture. This is the largest use of land in the 48 contiguous states. Cows make up the largest number of occupants for this land. A significant 41% of U.S. land is used […] Read more »
A Brief History of Barcodes
Barcodes are everywhere, and it’s not difficult to understand why. They are an inexpensive and relatively simple way to keep track of objects by scanning the numeric information encoded within. You probably don’t give them much thought, yet they’ve revolutionized the way we operate our economy. The ability to quickly scan codes into a database allows goods move around faster, a key factor in an […] Read more »
The Makings of a Boom
The mining boom during the period of the mid-2000’s-2013/2014 was a major contributor to Australia’s economy, accounting for more than 6% during the peak. Some of the more interesting figures from this time are: 187,000 people were directly employed by mines, with 600,000 more employed in support roles and a general uplift in employment figures across every industry. $18B was generated in wages and salaries. […] Read more »
What’s Next for Our Overpopulated World?
As the years go by, the human population continues to grow and grow. Life continues as normal because we don’t realize the danger that comes with overpopulation. The more that people branch out and continue using our world’s natural resources, the less we leave for future generations. This will inevitably spark a chain reaction of events, all of which are covered in this infographic. Going […] Read more »
Booming Cities in Texas
Four Texas urban territories are considered to be some of the fastest growing urban regions in America – Houston, Odessa, Austin and Dallas. The financial advancement of these urban areas may be credited to their structure and a well-educated workforce, in addition to the absence of state taxes. Major corporations believe in the Lone Star state as well. Texas holds the record for the most Fortune 500 […] Read more »
Why Marijuana Legalization is Succeeding
Due to the age-old negative perception of marijuana, people are still apprehensive about opening a medical dispensary business of their own. But 23 states and Washington D.C. (almost half of the country!) have already passed medical marijuana legalization, and even more are on the upcoming ballot for this year. Economic boosts from the taxation of medical marijuana has more and more states interested in the […] Read more »
Comparing the Cost of Living Between California and Nevada
Explore how the cost of living in Nevada stacks up next to its neighbor to the west, California. In this infographic you will see a comparison of key factors such as state taxes, the cost and value of real estate, and even the corporate tax advantages of living in Nevada as opposed to California. Undoubtedly the Silver state proves to be more cost efficient than […] Read more »
Anatomy Of A Smart City – Infographic
The anatomy of a smart city infographic is a visual representation of how the world is becoming urbanized. It used to be that people lived on the farms and now people are moving to city life. The environmental impact of so many people moving into centralized locations can become a burden upon the local infrastructure. The safety, transportation, utilities, building all lead to the environmental impact upon the city. As we […] Read more »