We all have those days, the ones where we just can’t summon the motivation to complete our normal amount of work. Maybe we’re coming down with a cold. Maybe the little one refused to sleep through the night. Maybe we didn’t have time for a second cup of coffee. Or maybe, inexplicably, we’ve just lost… Continue reading New Tips for Boosting your Workplace Productivity
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Facebook Has Mapped Out Baseball Fans Across the US for MLB Opening Day
Today is opening day for Major League Baseball 2014, and Facebook has released a handy map which plots the distribution of each team’s fans across U.S. The results were calculated by going county by county and tallying the number of likes per each team’s Facebook page. The New York Yankees are the most rooted for… Continue reading Facebook Has Mapped Out Baseball Fans Across the US for MLB Opening Day
A World Map That Shows What Each Country Does Best
Each and every country is number one in something and the designers at DogHouse Diaries have created a map showcasing how each truly stands out. The map, “What Each Country Leads The World In,” is rather humorous. For instance, while the United States does have the most Nobel laureates, it also has the highest number… Continue reading A World Map That Shows What Each Country Does Best
Watch Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscars Selfie Light Up This Interactive Twitter Map
It’s been days since Ellen DeGeneres graced the Oscars with her energetic, charming presence, but people are still talking about the epic Oscars selfie that dominated Twitter that night. To demonstrate just how impactful the picture of Bradley Cooper, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey and Meryl Streep was (and why it disabled… Continue reading Watch Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscars Selfie Light Up This Interactive Twitter Map
LinkedIn Introduces New Insights to See Who’s Viewed Your Profile
Have you ever wondered who is checking you out on LinkedIn? LinkedIn’s Who’s Viewed Your Profile feature includes new visual analytics and insights into your potential professional suitors. The new profile tool, released today, shows you not only who is looking at your profile but also actionable data like what industry these viewers work in,… Continue reading LinkedIn Introduces New Insights to See Who’s Viewed Your Profile
What Would Mars Look Like if It Still Had Water?
Earlier this month, NASA scientists discovered clues that suggest some form of liquid water exists on Mars. But what if Mars was full of flowing oceans and a rich carbon dioxide-filled atmosphere like Earth? That’s exactly what software engineer Kevin Gill visualized using data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter.… Continue reading What Would Mars Look Like if It Still Had Water?
10 Free Twitter Tools You Might Not Know about but Should Probably Be Using
There are tons of apps and online tools available that can turn you into a Twitter rockstar. But with so many choices, it can be tough to know which tool is the best one to use to meet your particular needs. I’ve been there and done that myself. I’ve poked around, searching for different metrics… Continue reading 10 Free Twitter Tools You Might Not Know about but Should Probably Be Using
Charitable Giving Report: How Nonprofit Fundraising Performed in 2013
Do you like to donate to causes and give to others? You may not be alone, as charitable giving grew 4.9% in 2013, according to a new report by Blackbaud. Blackbaud analyzed data from 4,129 nonprofit organization representing $12.5 billion in total funds raised during 2013. Blackbaud found that online giving accounted for 6.4% of… Continue reading Charitable Giving Report: How Nonprofit Fundraising Performed in 2013
