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)
Juice Analytics has pulled together a month’s worth of great references and articles to feed your curiosity, and fill your creative well with great examples.
Data Circles
7 Jul 2010Nifty javascript tool for creating your own interactive hierarchical data structures. (via)
DCA Flight Restrictions
7 Jul 2010Ever wonder why you can’t fly directly into Washington’s DCA airport (which is on the metro and only 15 minutes away from downtown, and have to fly into BWI or IAD instead (45 minutes away, if you’re lucky)? It’s all based on agreements with the Virginia locals on how many long distance flights are allowed to land. Congress is considering stretching that boundary a bit (which I am in complete favor of). Related article.
We’re getting baked this week on the East coast. Here are some useful charts:
Military water consumption table:
Heat-related injury symptoms, first-aid, and prevention:
How Stupid are Americans?
6 Jul 2010“On July 4th we celebrate Independence Day. From which country did the US win its independence?”
Oooooooooh! Ahhhhhhhhhh!
1 Jul 2010‘Tis the season to blow ourselves up – or at least sit in a lawn chair drinking a beer with friends/family looking up at colorful explosions the sky. Is America a great country or what?! Have a nice holiday weekend everyone!
Where fireworks are legal (PDF file). We have some odd laws: for example, you can buy fireworks in Pennsylvania, but only if you don’t live there.
How fireworks work: (and here’s even more detail, if you’re interested)
US Injuries per 100lbs of fireworks used:
Pounds of fireworks used: 
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.
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