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Smart Cities Are The Future

Just earlier this year, my city, Austin, TX applied for the federal Smart Cities Grant. This was a new opportunity for one American city to focus on future technologies and their impact on everything from traffic to environmental conservation. Unfortunately we didn’t get the $40 million grant, Columbus OH won, but at least smart cities are on the radar of the US government.

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Your Rights at the Workplace Infographic

Your Rights at the Workplace

I currently work with a local transportation share economy start up and having a huge aspect of the business in ‘the field’ brings on some major safety concerns. From having employees driving constantly to heavy lifting in heavy traffic, there is a huge responsibility of making sure the operations team is well-rested and prepared for unexpected events.

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History of Vaping and the E-Cigarette Infographic

History of Vaping and the E-Cigarette

Would you be surprised to learn that vape-pen technology can be traced back almost 90 years? Well be ready to be surprised because it does. In 1927 Joseph Robinson submitted the first patent for an electric vaporizer. It was used to vaporize medicine, but still uses similar technology to what we use today in Vaporizers.

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What’s Checked on an MOT Test Infographic

What’s Checked on an MOT Test?

Just like here in the states, vehicles in Great Britain must undergo a yearly examination. This test looks at plenty of different aspects of vehicle safety and performance. Knowing what is checked during a MOT can be very beneficial to the driver. Failing a MOT can lead to steep bills from the auto shop in repairs and labor. Check out today’s infographic to make sure your auto is ready for the MOT.

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Legal Cannabis Country By Country Infographic

Legal Cannabis Country By Country

Cannabis is a very hot topic. Right as you’re reading this, America has some of the most damning laws agains marijuana possession, as well as the most lenient. Other countries like the Netherlands have had a form of legal cannabis for a while, but how does it stack up verses Colorado’s cannabis culture?

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