Source: WSJ Archive:
Bank Failures
27 Sep 2010Interactive map of banks that have been shut down in 2010. You can also resize markers by metrics such as total deposits, number of branches, or cost to FDIC. The related WSJ article is very depressing to read.
Job Happiness Index
19 Sep 2010Interactive ranking of 82 different careers by job satisfaction.
SAT Scores (1972-2010)
15 Sep 2010
Google’s Widening Reach (1998-2010)
11 Aug 2010Interactive timeline of information collected by Google and how it is being used.
SF-NY-CHI-BOS Marathons
26 Jul 2010A slick comparison of the routes, elevation, history, and conditions.
The Financial Overhaul Bill: What Does it Fix?
16 Jul 2010Problems, solutions, and the lowdown on each systemic issue.
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.
Double Dip Danger Signs
In: Bailout Finance Housing Source: WSJ Stock Market US Economy
1 Jul 2010The WSJ looks at indicators in seven areas to gauge whether we are sliding back into recession. Related article.
2009: How Americans Spent Their Time
28 Jun 2010Roll-over details alleviate the normal pie-chart problems (somewhat). However, who averages 8.6 hours of sleep a day and only 3.5 hours of work? Maybe I’m just not average. The related article talks about the impact of higher unemployment on this data.
World Cup Goals: When, Where, Who
28 Jun 2010I’m getting a little tired of World Cup visualizations (especially since the US lost on Saturday), but the WSJ’s views of individual goals is interesting. You can view them by date, country, field position, stadium, club team, game time, or player.
Updated: US Unemployment
11 May 2010Updated 5/7/10.
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