The Census
8 Mar 2010Nice summary from the WSJ: The Summary, the questions, and the results (1880-2000).
Declining Stock Trade Size (99-09)
8 Mar 2010The average size of stock trades has been shrinking in the medium term.
note: if you have trouble seeing the FT grapic try a google search for the article name “Average trade size on top world stock exchanges” and click on the link there.
Sigh. The Economic Consequences of America’s Morality Police. (via Datavis)
Global Recession Map
In: Global Economy Maps
3 Mar 2010I’d expect better from Moody’s (or maybe not). Most of the analysis is meaningless because it isn’t dated. for example, France’s rating is based on Q209 data? Maybe they’re just not updating it at all anymore?
Free Graphic Design
3 Mar 2010
Bad Charts! Bad!
3 Mar 2010Eager Eyes looks at several recent charting blunders. I don’t agree with all of the analysis, but for the most part it’s spot on.
What Are People Buying Online?
In: Culture US Economy
3 Mar 2010I like the comparison of online vs brick & mortar. (via Datavis)
Web Design Hell
2 Mar 2010Hilarious, and accurate for just about any graphic design process.
Stone Age Writing
2 Mar 2010Similar symbols found across the globe raise questions about how writing originated. Some of the findings will appear in a new Smithsonian exhibition. Related New Scientist article.
Spam Spam Spam
2 Mar 2010From the New Scientist.
Six spam WordClouds:
History of the World in Objects
2 Mar 2010From the BBC. Use the slider on the right to scroll through history, then click on an object to see it’s significance; tons of filters on the left. (via)
Unemployment Dashboard
2 Mar 2010Nice collection of employment charts, updated monthly.
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