Kids Today vs. Kids in 1982
An interesting infographic (this is an excerpt, full version is here) for many reasons, including smoking, safe sex and graduation rate stats. But pay special attention to that “career aspirations” section there.
We’ve got some work to do yet, science fans. The importance of STEM jobs in our economy is only growing. We can’t let a generation slip away.
(via PR Daily)
In Preparation for a Picnic, 2010. Oil on canvas, 162 x 130.3 cm.
Till Find The Forest, 2010. Oil on canvas, 91 x 116.7 cm.
ASTRONAUT SUICIDES by Neil Dacosta
There’s a metaphor here for our space program or something. But this is hauntingly awesome work.
Suicide or homicide, let’s never let this happen.
Data Analysis Creates 13 New Basketball Positions
We know about the five basic, traditional positions in basketball: Point guard, shooting guard, small and power forwards and a center. Muthu Alagappan, a Stanford student and data viz fiend, analyzed the stats of 452 NBA players, created performance associations between various stat fields, and came up with a more detailed spectrum of 13 different position types.
Players who play the same traditional position often have completely different styles and skills, and vice versa. Do you know the difference between a Paint Protector and a Scoring Paint Protector? A Combo Ball-Handler and a Defensive Ball-Handler? If you’re a true fan, maybe you should.
(via Playbook)
Red cage fungus
WHEN I GET OUT OF CLASS
FIRST I’M LIKE:
AND THEN I’M LIKE:
Quantumaniac: Greatest Craigslist Post Ever.
Things Travis Broyles Will Do For Money
As Broyles says, he will do nearly anything for a price. From his ad, here’s a list of suggestions.
Things I Will Do For $5
Stare at you for 5 minutes
Give a hug to the person of your choosing
Call you on the phone and seem genuinely interested…
