Archive for December, 2009

Some things I just don’t worry about. apparently with good reason. (via Gizmodo and C. Nguyen – Thanks!)

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Causality

In: Culture Humor Innovative

28 Dec 2009

I think the TSA should be sent this chart – or maybe Fox.
Thanks to Jonathan for sending me the link.

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Gravity

In: Science

28 Dec 2009

Another nice science graphic from xkcd.

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Comparison of the House and Senate versions, broken down by issue.

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The best part is the lower chart showing the latest data for each of the 11 “leading indicators”.

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Note that the last 3 years below are forecasts.

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The one-child policy might start to impact growth.

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Risk of potential problems according to the Economist.

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The annual adding up of all those gifts in the song. (5 golden rings, 4 calling birds, etc).

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December update of one of my favorite summaries of economic indicators. If you normally find this stuff confusing you should check it out – click on any of the “historical details” to see what each indicator means and why it’s important.

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Finally, a good use for Google Wave?

2009 Deaths

In: Culture Interactive

22 Dec 2009

I always like the new year’s montage videos of the year in pictures & video. This is a good one of who we’ve lost this year. You can click on any picture to see a small obit.

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