Archive for June, 2009
Iran’s (not Iraq’s) Dead and Detained
In: Politics
30 Jun 2009The Guardian put together this interactive display of those who have been killed or arrested since the Iranian election:
Color and Design
29 Jun 2009I’ve posted several online color choosing tools before, but here is the Ultimate List of Online Color Tools from WebDesignBooth, including more than 40 tools:
While we’re at it, the 12 Essential Rules to Follow When Designing a Logo from WebDesignerDepot are a reminder of good drafting and design practices no matter what it is you’re creating:
US Job Forecast (June09 edition)
In: Employment Interactive Maps Source: USA Today Updated regularly US Economy
29 Jun 2009Moody’s US job forecast by region, sector, etc.
USA Today Economic Outlook Index (June edition)
In: Finance Housing Interactive Reference Source: USA Today Updated regularly US Economy
29 Jun 2009Updated June 24th. The best part is the lower chart showing the latest data for each of the 11 “leading indicators”.
Detailed Timelines of the Financial Crisis
In: Bailout Finance Global Economy Interactive Reference Updated regularly US Economy
29 Jun 2009Ok, obviously it’s NY Fed day at ChartPorn. Interactive PDF files (click on events to jump to more details) provide a detailed list of policy actions and events. It is supposedly updated the 1st of every month.
There is both a domestic version, organized by Fed Policy Actions/Market Events/Other Policy Actions:
And an international (G7) version, organized by Bank Liability Guarantees/Liquidity and Rescue Interventions/Other Market Interventions:
Credit Card and Mortgage Delinquency Map
29 Jun 2009From the NY Fed. Data available by county.
Non-Prime Mortgage Map
29 Jun 2009Produced by the NY Fed, this is an interactive map of non-prime mortgages. You can zoom down by zip code, view either the current or 6 month change, and pick from an assortment of loan-type indicators.
Housing is in Poor Shape
28 Jun 2009Despite what the NARs talking heads spout to the MSM at every data release, housing has not turned a corner. The related article includes a good explanation of what the charts show. For discussion check out Ritholtz’s post on the same article.
Credit Card Hell
28 Jun 2009Anyone else think the recent “reforms” didn’t address the problem of many people’s credit cards, namely the usurious interest rates? Spotted over at Ritzholtz.
Where Are We From?
28 Jun 2009I missed this back in march but just spotted a reference at Infographics. The NYT took 120 years of immigration data and threw it perfectly at a map – you can filter by country of origin, then move through time with the slider.
Who’s Lost
28 Jun 2009I don’t watch the show but if you’re a fan or just plain confused, here’s a well done interactive character org-chart:
Spotted on Infographics.
Best State to Be Unemployed?
26 Jun 2009Map of each States’ unemployment benefits. Related article.
Investment Banking (1st Half 2009 update)
26 Jun 2009The FT has updated its interactive tables of investment banking activity. Lots of good data in here.
He’s Not So Bad
In: Culture Innovative
26 Jun 2009Excellent chart by the NYT plotting Michael Jackson’s top100 hits over the years, and comparing him to other top artists.
(thanks to FlowingData for spotting it)
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