In the United States, 31 percent of the food grown and raised – the equivalent of 133 billion pounds of food per year with a retail value in excess of $161 trillion, according to the USDA – is never eaten. Translation: Almost one-third of all of the bacon, tomatoes, apples, pasta, chicken, rice, and other foods you purchase is tossed into the trash.
Mobile technology: It's cheap. It's everywhere. And it's easy to forget how powerful it really is. Phones and tablets put health care, education, and financial solutions in the hands of those who need them most. For governments and NGOs tasked with solving society's most complex issues via the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), mobile phones really might be the key to making our world a better place.
Based off an NHS study we know that having a sedentary work life can cause multiple health problems down the line. Not only will an inactive lifestyle cause diabetes, but it also increases your chances of death. This useful infographic explains how Office Yoga can improve your health and reduce your chances of the consequences of an inactive lifestyle. The graphic provides some useful tips on how to do it without your colleagues thinking you look weird.
Fire Alarm Protection systems safeguard millions of lives every year. Authorities all over the world have instituted many laws to stop this havoc that takes many lives every year. People all over the world have taken up precautions and have installed fire protection systems in their homes and workplaces. As a result Happenings of such accidents have come down by 50%.
There has been a huge boom in the ecommerce industry, which has resulted in the rise of several peer-to-peer platforms. Entrepreneurs have been coming up with new business models to launch highly lucrative startups. Peer-to-peer marketplace for freelance writers has been one such untapped business model having huge growth potential. The demand for such marketplaces is huge and there is immense room for growth and profits. One can either incorporate advertisements or just take a commission from writers.
American athletes often dominate the Olympics leader boards, with the likes of Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte being some of the most memorable names in recent games. It’ll then probably come as no surprise that the USA have the most medals all of the nations that compete in the modern Olympic games, with an impressive 2,403 medals to date.
With online shopping being such an important part of the global fashion industry, we decided to create an identikit of the British online consumer assessing who is buying fashion online, their gender and the location. And Brits love shopping online too! 87% of Brits bought online at least once in the last 3 months, with Monday evening as the most popular time for Britons to shop online at Stylight. Let's not forget the importance that the Millennial generation will have on spending power in future years - it is estimated that British Millennial's spending power will equate to around £8.9 Billion by 2020.
Much has changed in business over the last thirty years; most noticeably the rise in technology and the new job roles this has created. Our latest infographic looks at a variety of jobs that didn’t exist thirty years ago, from Web Analysts to Social Media Managers. With many technology jobs being so specialized, the salary for some of these jobs can sometimes be very high, with a Drone Operator earning up to $100,000 a year!
With the world becoming a faster paced environment, this guide created by Swissotel will help you slow down and become more present whilst on your travels. From nervous flyers to post holiday blues, there are a number of mindfulness techniques that can help you relax and unwind. The best part is these exercises can be done by anyone, anywhere and almost at any time.
Do children know what their mum and dads do for a living? Viking have carried out a survey from their international customer base which showed that 73% of parents were confident that their children knew their job role. However, this wasn't found to be the case when we asked the children aged 2 - 6 themselves!
Stock has become the food trend du jour in recent years – New York City even has a dedicated broth storefront – but people have used and sipped on broth for centuries. Made from the liquid that’s left after vegetables, herbs, or bones and meat are simmered and then strained of solids, stock is used as a traditional, wholesome remedy for a wide range of ailments. Have a look!
Since the dawn of human communication, we have demonstrated a deep fascination with animals. Depictions of bison, deer, aurochs, and horses decorate prehistoric caves and ceilings. In Egypt, heiroglyphs chose vultures, cats, cobras, crocodiles, elephants, and other animals to represent concepts and syllables. In current times, animals remain a cherished constant in all forms of creative expression, from literature to movies to video games.
Hosting the Olympic Games often brings a high level of excitement and notoriety for the city chosen to be the host city. After the initial excitement wears off, many cities and city planners fail to realize the financial burden that hosting the Olympic Games causes on a host city. iLoan wanted to take a deeper into what drives the continued interest in hosting the Olympic Games, why cities knowingly choose to go into debt, and what the actually financial consequences look like. They took all this information and research and put together a really interesting infographic
When it comes to planning a wedding, choosing invitations, save-the-date cards and other wedding reminders is one of the first (and most important) steps you can take. Not only will your invitations give guests a taste of the theme and style of your wedding, but they will also serve as lasting mementos of an unforgettable day.
If you struggle to get a great night's sleep, have you ever stopped to think about how your bedtime routine may affect this? SleepyPeople.com recently took a look at how some of the world's most successful people conduct their pre-bedtime routines and, surprisingly, there's no one common approach! From the likes of Bill Gates who loves to read biographies before getting his head down to Arianna Huffington who bans all electronic devices from the bedroom; it's interesting to see the difference between the routines of different individuals.
Dubai comes as the most exciting and surprise filled city of the 21st century. The dry climate and harsh topography has never come in between the incredible feats of engineering that it is prized for. From artificial islands shaped like a palm tree, to hunks of steel shooting out the clouds, and with the new project that promises the first ever climate controlled city, Dubai is always on the prowl with technology that will never cease surprising you.
We send a microbiologist to collect 26 samples from five airports and four flights to find out. The samples were sent to a lab to estimate the total bacteria population per square inch. Surprisingly, it wasn't bathrooms but tray tables that topped the list as the dirtiest surface. Check out the other results below!
Pickling vegetables is a relatively easy task, but there are a few tips and tricks you can use to ensure pickling perfection. For starters, it is very important that you follow the recipe exactly. If you alter the quantities you risk the spread of spoilage-causing bacteria. It is also important to clean all cooking utensils and jars in hot, soapy water.
Beekeeping is becoming more popular. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates that honey production increased to 19 percent between 2013 and 2014, with the average hive producing upwards of 65 pounds.1 With a little know-how, starting a hive is a sweet way to support pollinators and turn a hobby into delicious honey.
We depend on external sources of energy to fill our bellies and heat our homes. However, all energy is not created equal. Some sources of energy are renewable on a meaningful time scale, while others are non-renewable. Unfortunately, coal, natural gas, and oil – the fossil fuels we’ve been using – are running out, which will lead to higher costs of extraction and higher prices for consumers. Even if they weren’t running out, these non-renewable resources are also big polluters and not the energy sources we want to rely on for a healthy planet.
Safety is incredibly important in workout. Even the best intentions can lead to serious injuries, torn ligaments, broken bones, and long-term back and shoulder issues , so a little preparation is vital before pounding the weights. Here are a few of the most common mistakes that people make at the gym or fitness studio:
Food allergies and their symptoms can differ from individual to individual. Food allergies can be life threatening; call 911 immediately if you experience symptoms or have just administered epinephrine. If you have a food allergy, carefully inspect all food labels, communicate your allergy when dining out, and carry an emergency epinephrine auto-injector at all times.
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