With 46.2 million people living in poverty in America, most are pointing to joblessness, weak recovery, and political maneuvering on the crisis. For four consecutive years, the number of poor people in America has risen and is at its highest point since the Census Bureau started keeping track of it 52 years ago. According to...Read More

Living in stress is hard enough. When one has to work in it, the toll can be double. There are ways that American workers (and workers around the world, for that matter) can effectively reduce the stress levels their employees feel at work. These are physical activities; it isn’t just a matter of taking on...Read More

Few marketing companies have had the success of SEOMoz. Their reputation for delivering the latest and most accurate information to marketers, particularly about the ins and outs of search engine optimization, are beyond compare. In this infographic, we take a look at another thing they’ve excelled in – creating a super-successful web video series. Our...Read More

Buying a vehicle is something that most people go through some time in their lives. Basic transportation is necessary for many Americans, particularly those who do not have access and a willingness to use public transportation. In New York City, one can live easily without a vehicle. In most cities, this simply isn’t possible. This...Read More

Over the last 3 decades, the number of students being homeschooled has increased 10-fold, showing a 919% increase and making it the fastest-growing form of education in America. In part, this can be attributed to the lack of faith in public schools as well as the increase in private schooling costs. Parents are getting fed...Read More

In a down economy, the last thing on most people’s minds is fashion (at least it should be). The frivolous spending that is required to look great is something that many people put aside. That is, unless you’re living in America, where it seems that fashion is always a “necessity” in one way or another....Read More

Only 1/3 of Americans have faith in the public school system. Between lack of funding, gang violence, and general shift in western society’s opinions on just about anything that the government has a hand in, the perception of public schools has been on a steady decline for the last 30 years. The educational system as...Read More

They’re a girl’s best friend. They can often be found in the rough. They are the epitome of style, fashion, wealth, and status. Diamonds have been an important part of jewelry and decor for centuries. Still, very few truly understand the most basic aspects of them. That’s where our friends at Brilliance come in to...Read More

These are two of the fastest maneuvering birds in the world. Rarely do we get to see them in action, at least to this extent. But, some have decided to take it a step further by attaching cameras on the back of these magnificent creatures. And what was captured on camera for the first time...Read More

There are certain conditions that must be met for a state to be able to fully take advantage of solar energy – clear skies, good land, logistical benefits, etc. Our friends at 1bog explore the question and bring us the some answers. “One Block Off the Grid organizes group deals on solar energy. Since 2008,...Read More