Hope for Geeks

They had me at "Heathers".

What about you? Have you followed up with your high school classmates to ask what they really thought of you?

"As anyone who’s seen movies like “Heathers” knows, the social agonies of high school are nothing new. But the Internet has magnified those feelings of alienation for the oddballs. Partly it’s the relentless exposure to celebrity culture, to images of perfection and roaring success with little discernible talent. (Hello, Kardashians.) But it goes beyond issues of appearance."

An Ex-Geek Offers Hope to Teenagers - NYTimes.com

School Design: Be the Change...

You've got six minutes to see some of these interesting visions of schools of today. I'm sure they look a bit different than when you attended.

However, images like these should generate conversations about how the spaces get used, in which direction(s!) information flows, and in what ways are the schools student-centered.

So take this as the start of the conversation.

School Design: Be the Change (click for youtube video)

When will they reduce the price?

Check out this incredible map from Trulia.com. Not only does it show the number of days before the first price reduction (how anxious are they to sell), but it also offers the PROBABILITY OF A SECOND REDUCTION.

That way, you know where to hold out and where to to jump after the first reduction.

Enjoy! -> Trulia.com - Price Reductions Map

Where have all the flowers gone...

Watch as the lands of the native population disappear before your very eyes. I'm sure it's their fault for not negotiating a peace with the invaders. Oh. What? They did? Huh.

Animated maps: This is a series of maps charting the shrinkage of...

Happy Star Wars Day

From the Writer's Almanac...

Finally, today is Star Wars Day. According to the online resource Wookieepedia, it is typically celebrated by sci-fi fans the world over with parties, movie marathons, Star Wars-themed toys, the occasional light-saber duel, and movie-quote exchanges on Twitter. You could also celebrate by reading one of the many Star Wars-related novels, playing a video game, or gazing at your collection of action figures in their original packaging. “It’s nice that this particular date seems to observe and celebrate the power of the Force, and we’re thrilled that Star Wars fans continue to find new ways to connect with a galaxy far, far away,” said a Lucas Films spokesperson.

Despite the fervor of some of its fans, Star Wars Day is not a religious holiday yet, although the Church of Jediism is lobbying hard. The City of Los Angeles prefers to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 25, the anniversary of the film’s release, but as for the rest of us ... May the Fourth be with you.