Black Friday and Cyber Monday have both become retail phenomena in a very short space of time and at this stage are practically impossible to ignore as a consumer and as a retailer. As a consumer, these “events” have heralded a period of frenzied shopping but ultimately have also yielded bargains too! For retailers, it’s…
Our households use a lot of electricity, from domestic devices in the kitchen, living room and laundry. Lighting accounts for 18 percent of an average household’s electricity expenses. You can minimize your lighting bill and energy usage by changing which light bulbs you utilize and how you utilize them. Households normally use a mix of usual…
Whether somethings broken or it’s time for an upgrade, we are continually upgrading and updating our homes. Home improvement is a huge business, and it’s easy to see why – unless you are a DIY guru, chances are you’ll need to some research before you undertake a new project at home. With the right app,…
As the population of the planet grows and landfill sites are filling up we have to come up with more ingenuous ways to deal with waste. But composting is a natural process; so why do we still fill our landfill and waste disposal systems with food waste. This ‘waste’ should be a valuable resource for…
Electronic payments, banking and credit card usage provide a welcome convenience for customers and most retailers. However, the mega data breaches of 2014 created extreme doubt in those hit by the wave of electronic crime. Big names such as eBay, JPMorgan Chase and Home Deport took vast hits because of these malicious attacks. Sadly, these…
The 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) pose unique challenges to healthcare providers. Rather than requiring healthcare providers and hospitals to be HIPAA compliant, the act extends HIPAA compliance to cover all entities storing, managing, recording, or transmitting Patient Health Information (PHI), according to the HIPAA Security Rule standards. HIPAA non compliance can…
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What’s eating away our Earth? Wastage! And what’s the worst form of wastage? – Food. We are living in the 21st century and we ask this to ourselves that why are we not in a future where flying cars and hover boards are a reality but how often do we question ourselves about the rampant…
Recently, Volkswagen was in the news for faking its emissions test results to meet the required standards. This led to a global scandal and share prices of VW fell steeply. This is not the first time when a global power brand has done something insanely stupid to hurt its own brand in the long term….
Virtual data room is a technology that has created a sensation is the world of business transactions. Now, businesses have a possibility to keep their company data in safe online repositories, which allow not only to store the information, but to distribute it properly. Virtual data rooms are highly valued in comparison with traditional ones,…
The medical science has evolved in its treatment and cures but the aspect of patient care has also come a long way. As medical care industry expands, nursing has become more than just observing and monitoring the patient. Modern medical facilities give major stress on patient’s experience throughout the stay and even continued attention after…
Every day, you are bombarded by air pollution – and not just from cars on the road, but from a myriad of sources. www.custommade.com has created a graphic entitled “Pollution Revolution”, going over some of the major sources of pollution, and some great new ways to combat their effects on your health. There are many…
According to recent research presented at the National Astronomy Meeting there is a possibility that the northern-hemisphere could see a mini ice-age by 2025. If it does happen it means that countries, including the UK and USA, face some very cold and harsh winters. Taking a proactive approach and preparing now means that you can…
Citizen’s brand slogan “Better Starts Now” reflects in its never-ending innovation for watch making. From 1926 to 2015 citizen set many benchmark in global watch industry. Citizen invented first GPS satellite synchronized known as “Eco-drive Satellite Wave” in 2011. Here in this infographic, one can view the five most remarkable evolution of citizen watch. In…
Recycling has become a very popular term we can hear everywhere and people are very much aware about the importance of recycling of plastic products, paper and IT products. Recycling takes the part in cleaning the environment and reduce the harmful effects of radiations emit by radioactive elements including copper, silver, gold and aluminum.it is…
Hello Everyone, I’ve been meaning to write a book since 2011. The new decade began with great enthusiasm. New social platforms were being launched and visual content was becoming the buzzword. The whole gamification thing was emerging on the foreground and we were getting introduced to wonderful new technologies like 3D printing and big data….
With the recent laws in place regarding drones and how the FAA has clamped down on allowing drones to fly without any regulation whatsoever, many companies have found that drones can provide some great purposes for commercial use, but only if done by somebody that follows FAA rules and regulations so they don’t interfere with…
Product recalls happen when a product is released into the market without proper quality and safety assessment. It happens to best of the brands and often for bizarre faults in product design, manufacturing or materials used. The more complicated the product, more chances of recalls because it becomes more and more difficult to maintain process…
There are a variety of generators available that use different types of energy sources such as electric generators, gas generators, wind generators and solar generators. These different types of generators as they come in all shapes and sizes provide same basic functionality of generating electricity. If you require an alternative power generation system to deal with…
Owning a great watch is probably not the same in 21st century as it was in the 20th but still some watches capture your imagination when you see them on someone’s wrist. What is so special about an elegantly designed and beautifully crafted watch that makes you jealous? You may own half a dozen watches,…
Hey guys, in this post we are reviewing the new Google Consumer Surveys. At TLB we often review apps and softwares which have practical utility for businesses. We all know that from a marketing perspective, surveys are quite important for businesses. We have run several surveys in the past and our in-house researchers like to…
Following the rules isn’t always easy or convenient, unfortunately. But when you’re trying to run a successful business that clients and consumers trust to be scrupulous, protecting your reputation and following the rules are key to long-term success—even when it comes to disposing of your outdated, broken, or unwanted electronics and servers, junk known as…
Food waste is emerging as a big problem. From top food manufacturers to local brands, every food processing business is looking for tools and techniques to minimize the food waste. Food temperature monitoring plays a big role in ensuring safety of the food and in reducing food waste. As per industry guidelines, food manufacturers should…
Cardboard box plays a very important role in our everyday lives and one can use it from storing to packaging processes. It becomes a necessity in several cases like while you move your home, you need something to store and transfer your important household goods like books, electronic appliances, kitchen appliances and various things one…
When consumers see a product advertised online or on television they don’t often head to a website to buy the product right away. More often then not most consumers will do further research on the product before buying. Only 2% of customers buy on their first visit to a website. Because of the proliferation of…
2014 was a big year for the automotive industry in the UK and the trend is set to continue into 2015 and beyond. Get an exclusive look into the ever-changing UK automotive industry with this cool industry round-up infographic. Fancy knowing which manufacturers score highest for key issues such as reliability and running costs? Or…
