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Meet the Crooks Behind Identity Theft

Identity theft is growing 15-20% a year and every one of us is a potential victim, regardless of our age, nationality, or status. Victims of identity theft suffer more than just financial loss. Damage to their reputation and credit rating could take months and sometimes years to repair! A recent study reveals these alarming statistics: There were 12.6 million victims of identity theft in 2012 in the U.S. (1 victim every 3 seconds), an increase of more than 1 million compared to 2011. Total financial loss attributed to identity theft in 2012 was $21 billion. 1 in 4 consumers that received a data breach notification letter became a victim of identity fraud. As criminals get more sophisticated and creative, it’s becoming more important for you to take the necessary actions to protect your personal information. The following infographic introduces you to the 3 crooks behind identity theft, reveals common methods they use to obtain your personal information and what you can do to limit your risk of becoming the next victim of identity theft.

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Social Television: How Social Media Changed The Way We Watch TV

Social media has revolutionized the way we watch television. In the past few years, social media and Internet usage around the world has skyrocketed. Despite initial fears from some professionals in the TV industry who wondered if social media and the web would drastically reduce the amount of time people might spend in front of their television screens, the television industry has actually been able to effectively adapt to meet the needs of today’s social-savvy viewers. In fact, more Americans—and more of the world—are now turning to their TVs to watch shows and programs that offer unique, socially integrated viewing experiences. In the following infographic, we’re outlining a few recent examples that illustrate how social media has changed the way television is made and watched, how social media is playing a role in televised political elections, how it is being used as a way to boost audience participation in popular voting shows like The Voice, and what’s in store for the future.

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Trademark Trolls

The presence of trademark trolls in the world of business has been steadily increasing over the past few years. According to a recent survey, the number of trademark troll cases in the U.S. increased from 1,401 cases in 2005 to 5,842 cases in 2011. In addition, the aggregate costs incurred to the U.S. economy by trademark trolls had been estimated to be over $29 billion in 2011. In the following infographic, we’ll outline three types of trademark trolls that exist, provide additional statistics about the costs associated with trademark trolls, and shed light on a few recent trademark troll case studies. We’ll also share information about the trademark registration process, and introduce a few anti-troll tips you can use in order to protect your mark.

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Puppy Treats: Holiday Gifts For Your Companion

It’s time to gear up for the holiday season, and, for dog owners, that means showering our companions with toys and treats. Along with the excitement comes the stress of choosing the right present for your best friend, often times this can be more stressful than gift shopping for friends and family. To save you some stress and to guarantee your pup the best holiday season possible we put together this guide to puppy present shopping. You should be able to see some of the most highly recommended dog toys and which breeds tend to enjoy them most. Our hope is that this makes writing your shopping list a little easier while making it an extra special holiday for your furry companion.

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