Archive for July, 2010
Global Tidal Wave of Debt
14 Jul 2010
Online Dating Lies
In: Culture
13 Jul 2010Another fascinating data analysis from Okcupid’s online dating blog “Oktrends“. Christian Rudder compares users self-identified characteristics to population norms for height and income, looks at photo EXIF information to see how many people are posting dated pictures of themselves, and examines how many bisexuals actually contact both sexes.
These bold colors (below) contain a subtle message: if you’re a young guy and don’t make much money, cool. If you’re 23 or older and don’t make much money, go die in a fire. It’s not hard to see where the incentive to exaggerate comes from.
The upshot here is, if you see a good-looking picture of a man over 30, that photo is very likely to be out-of-date.
Map: Amtrak Routes in Subway Style
In: Maps
13 Jul 2010For comparison, the official Amtrak national map is the second one below. It’s interesting to see how much additional clarity comes from breaking state geography just a little. Designer’s blog post.
8-bit Washington DC
13 Jul 2010These maps are very odd. At first, I thought, why bother? Is there really a need for low-res maps based on 1980s video game graphic style? Then I typed in my address and realized how much was really going on. It’s still pretty silly, but it’s an impressive silly – and not everything has to be utilitarian. Available for 10 different cities.
Update: Moody’s Global Recovery Map
In: Global Economy Maps
12 Jul 2010I gave this map a bit of grief when I first posted about it, so it’s only fair that I point out that they now appear to be keeping it up to date, and annotating the analysis better.
Where to Get Harassed by Cops in NYC
12 Jul 2010The NYT has an interactive map and related charts of where NYC police have been utilizing the “stop, question, and frisk” policy. Related article.
Apple vs Google vs Microsoft
12 Jul 2010Numbers and products – keep clicking, the drill-down goes down quite far.
World Cup Flopping
In: Source: WSJ Sports
12 Jul 2010The WSJ has a compilation of some of the most flagrant acting performances from the world cup. I hope FIFA does something to correct the reffing/flopping issue – it’s embarrassing to watch such amazing athletes act like children.
Ecosystems of the World
9 Jul 2010Ripetungi has a post about the design process that went into it.
Europe’s Debt, Jobs, and Growth
In: Employment Finance Global Economy Interactive Maps Source: Economist
8 Jul 2010An interactive from the Economist.
Atmosphere
In: Science
8 Jul 2010Following up on their great top of land to bottom of sea graphic, ouramazingplanet.com has created one about the Earth’s atmosphere. (via)
2010 Radial Calendar
7 Jul 2010The year in a circle. Not sure I agree with a lot of the color choices, but the layout it comprehensive, and includes the lunar calendar. Available as a poster. (via)
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