I recently heard my state’s epidemiologist say on the radio that, when it comes to reducing the spread of COVID-19, wearing masks is one of the most effective methods. While that seems straightforward enough, unfortunately, when I go into the grocery store, it seems like many people still haven’t locked
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The Center for Disease Control recently published very helpful decision trees for businesses, childcare facilities, schools, youth programs, and mass transit operations who are considering reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the CDC in producing these decision trees is to provide an effective checklist for administrators to determine
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An important note from the author: On March 2, 2020, I published an infographic on this website that was intended to show the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and influenza. Some readers interpreted the graphic at that time to mean that we should not be taking COVID-19 seriously. That was
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If you’ve ever used quotation marks to emphasize a word or phrase…take a deep breath. It’s wrong. And, it can actually create the exact opposite meaning of what you intend, which has a high potential to create embarrassment or offense. Case in point? What am I to interpret from these
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I’m going to step away from visual communication for a moment today and share a few thoughts on seizing the moment. Each of us, in our own unique way, has a collection of talents and perspectives that, if intentionally harnessed and shared, can change the world for good. Sometimes that
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So, I’m kind of a lover of languages. Whenever I’ve had a chance to travel around the globe, I’ve been fascinated by the differences in, say Czech versus Polish, when the two countries are right next to each other. And languages like Khmer (Cambodia) are so foreign to me, yet
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This article was written by one of our amazing contributors! Content may include promotional links. By Jessica Davison Guest Contributor A week after I turned 30, I found myself wishing for an “aha” moment to take hold. Nothing big, just the thought that I embarked on a new decade was
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I was recently introduced to this cool infographic about remodeling your home. As one who has (probably far too often) made upgrades to my home, I’m constantly wondering about the cost of major renovations and curious what the resale value of my will be–I mean, is it worth it if
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When it comes to promoting and remembering messages, visual images are almost always the most powerful. Research has shown over and over and over again that nearly every human being is a visual learner–we learn faster, we remember more, and we process messages with more clarity when images are attached
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Guest Submission Infographic design by Jesse Cervantes Visit Jesse’s personal website If you live pretty much anywhere in the Western United States (and now in Virginia and Maryland), there’s no question you’ve tickled your tastebuds with Cafe Rio’s famous Pork Salad–a little taste of heaven and some of best Mexican cuisine to
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