Space
2 Jul 2009Interactive timeline of space exploration. View by year or by planet.
Casualties of War
In: Culture Graphic Design (general) Innovative Interactive Maps Politics Source: NYT
2 Jul 2009The breakdown by age, race, branch, and type of duty is fascinations, and the adjustable time scale is a nice touch.
From the Neolithic till today, filter by country, zoom in to specific historic events, or take a journey based on certain topics. Very well done, from the BBC.
US Troop Deaths in Iraq
2 Jul 2009Click on “Rate per 100,000” or “Casualties by County” for the better scales.
Iraq Oil
2 Jul 2009Interactive map showing the results of recent oil and gas partnerships/negotiations/auctions. I found the map of the different oil fields interesting – considering how many maps of Iraq we’ve seen in the past 5 years, this is the first time I’ve seen this info. Will be updated over time.
Tackling Inflation
In: Finance Global Economy Source: FT Updated regularly US Economy
2 Jul 2009Interactive display of central bank interest rates. It would be useful if you could scroll in and enlarge the last couple years, obviously. It looks like they might update this regularly.
To be fair, 2009 values are analyst “estimates”. Related article.
Failed States Index 2009
2 Jul 2009Produced by Foreign Policy. Lots of good analysis in this years report.
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.
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