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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM): these four subjects may strike fear in students across the nation.  However, these degrees are becoming more valuable each day.  In fact, there are over 3 million jobs available in the STEM marketplace, and many of these positions are being outsourced due to a lack of qualified applicants in the United States.  www.topeducationdegrees.org has created an infographic showing how STEM education is vitally important, and the success that these degrees can offer.

 

Mascots, cheerleaders, and face-paint: What do these things have in common? Football!  And America’s favorite sport is one of the largest in the nation, valued at over 37.4 billion per year.  That amount is higher than the GDP’s of Afghanistan, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Jamaica, and 115 other countries. http://www.financedegreecenter.com has created an infographic detailing the sport and numbers behind the behemoth’s success, entitled “ The Business of the NFL ”.

Boys and girls have always fought for superiority.  However, it seems that the scales may be tipped from a very early age. http://www.topmastersineducation.com has created an infographic entitled “No Boy Left Behind ”, detailing how our education system is failing our young men, and what we can do about it.For every 100 girls born, there are 5 males are born.  For every 100 girls that repeat kindergarten, 194 males repeat.  These numbers become staggering as they age.  For every 100 girls who are suspended from public schools, 215 males are suspended.  By the time those 100 girls graduate with a masters degree, only 66 males will achieve the same success.

There is an app for everything these days, and the income behind it proves their value.  www.bestcomputersciencedegrees.com has created an infographic entitled, “ We Love Apps ”, detailing the statistics behind apps, and how they help make our day-to-day lives easier. There is always something new in the app store.  In fact, there are 640 new apps in the App Store every day.  There are over 800,000 apps in the App Store, 400,000 in Google Play, 125,000 in Windows, and 70,000 on Amazon.  Users are changing their preferences quickly as well-63% of the apps used daily have changed from a year ago.

With petrol prices increasing more and more people are turning to trains as their method of transport. This has lead to overcrowded trains. TransPennine Express have listened to their customers and have started building more trains to combat the congestion. The new trains are coming and will be in service from the end of 2013. The new trains which TransPennine Express have invested over £60m will mean there is an 80% increase in capacity on certain routes. This doesnt mean the end for the old trains (which are still pretty new). They will be used to strengthen other services and make journeys faster across our network.
More information can be found here: http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/campaigns/new-trains/

 

 

Helping you ask the right questions when buying a car. The Car People has put together this useful infographic with everything to go through on your journey

More information can be found here: http://www.thecarpeople.co.uk/our-difference/how-to-buy-a-used-car-infographic/

Hull Trains have created an info-graphic to show customers what is actually on board the hull trains service during their yearly journeys. Now, we think of the obvious, drivers, passengers, Wi-Fi, and not to forget the Great British cup of tea. However did you know their passengers cover 105 million miles per year? This amounts to approximately 1.4 million litres of diesel. Were you aware that they received a 95% customer satisfaction rate? Take a look at the rest of the information in their infographic.
More information can be found here: http://www.hulltrains.co.uk/whats-on-board-your-train-infographic/

Check out the 5 worst driving habits in the UK from The Car Buying Service.

More information can be found here: http://www.thecarbuyingservice.co.uk/hints-tips/5-worst-driving-habits-in-the-uk-infographic/

 

Electrical safety matters for landlords and tenants. UK landlords are putting millions of private tenants in danger and exposing themselves to financial risks – by not fulfilling their electrical safety obligations. Do you know who has responsibility for electrical safety in rented homes? Here are the worrying statistics

More information can be found here: http://www.esc.org.uk/public/guides-and-advice/safety-in-rented-homes/home-truths-campaign/

Math, science, and reading are all subjects that every nation covers.  While education in the United States is under attack by budget cuts, how do other countries stack up? www.quickenloans.com has created an infographic entitled “Analyzing Education around the World”, comparing countries like Germany, South Korea, and Australia in areas like class size, graduation rates, and pupil to teacher ratios.