American Independence… for Beer
Small, independent breweries have been gaining in popularity for a couple of decades, spiking over a decade starting in the late 90s and steadily rising ever since. While domestic craft breweries only accounted for 5% of the overall barrels of beer sold in 2010, the concept and practice continues to grow a larger group of passionate independent drinkers (and thinkers). This graphic by the financial folks at Intuit examines the increased popularity of the little guys in hops and demonstrates the success of an industry that seems resistant to economic conditions. Click to enlarge. (Via:...
Read MoreThe History of Credit Cards
The concept of credit has been around for centuries, but it hasn’t been until recent decades when the technology was available to centralize the practice and allow people to carry a card that represented their credit lines. Companies like American Airlines and Western Union pioneered the use of cards in the middle of the 20th century, allowing consumers to buy from various businesses without carrying cash. This infographic by CreditSesame breaks down the long history of the credit card. Click to enlarge. (Via: Credit Sesame. H/T: Peoria Chevrolet...
Read MoreEven in 2012, Gender Makes a Difference at Work
One would think that we’ve evolved as a society to the point that things like race and gender no longer have a profound effect on work components such as pay or benefits, but unfortunately we’re not there yet. This graphic by Mercer breaks it down for us, demonstrating that we still have a long way to go. Click to enlarge. (H/T: Peoria Chevrolet...
Read MoreThe Retail Industry’s Impact on the US Economy
The US economy is tied directly into the status of jobs. Jobs are tied in to a large extent to the status of retail industries. As a result, the retail industry is both an important indicator as well as a source of strength or weakness for the entire economy. This graphic by Milo examines how the retail industry impacts the US economy. Click to enlarge. (H/T: Chevrolet Humble...
Read MoreThis is Why You’re Fat, America: Swelling Food Servings
Americans eat too much. It’s a fact. We’re eating more often and when we eat, the portions are larger. It’s not across the board; many are heading in the opposite direction. Still, the trend is that more people are eating more food more regularly. It’s a “more” society. Click to view the full infographic. (Via: Massive Health. H/T: Florence Alabama Used...
Read MoreA Programmer’s Guide to Getting Hired By Startups
How much money are the first programmers for Google worth? What about Facebook? Tech startups often use this to lure in top talent as the dream of building something that eventually gets huge is something that can be a professional accomplishment and a huge payday; in both cases, the effects can last a lifetime. It’s not just a matter of going to Craigslist in San Francisco and looking for a job. There’s a decision-making process involved to make sure that you’re talents are best served and your interests are in the right place. This guide by Monetate breaks it down nicely...
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