How to Choose Chart Types "Very useful resource for determining which kind of chart to use to visualize data." [via Rafé] (tags: reference visualization research data graph infographics presentation communication charts graphs via:rafé)
On January 28 in 1986, the STS-51-L Challenger was lost during launch carrying Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-B (TDRS-B); SPARTAN-203. On January 27 (yesterday) in 1967, Apollo 1 caught fire during pre–flight testing. Astronauts Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, Ed White … Continue reading
Forgive and Forget? – Paul Krugman – NYTimes.com "I'm sorry, but if we don't have an inquest into what happened during the Bush years – and nearly everyone has taken Mr. Obama's remarks to mean that we won't – this … Continue reading
22 Most Used Free Fonts By Professional Designers | instantShift YA list of webdev stuff… (tags: webdev design free freeware fonts typography) Preventing the New Dark Ages: Start Here | Charlie's Diary "She starts off: "Too many of us suffer … Continue reading
Gung Hay Fat Choy! The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Because of cyclical lunar dating,however, the first day of the year can fall anywhere between … Continue reading
Ground Zero: Google Maps and Nuclear Weapons Explore the affect of nuclear explosions and asteroid impacts using Google maps. Strangely mesmerizing. (tags: science maps visualization mapping nuclear)
Whedonwares – The Browncoat Store "Are you a fan of "Firefly" or "Serenity"? Of course you are! That's why you're here. I bet you're also a fan of doing whatever you can to support your preferred charities. Well, so are … Continue reading
On Day One, Obama Demands Open Government | Electronic Frontier Foundation "The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Marcia Hofmann has a report card on transparent government measures undertaken by the Obama administration on its first day in office. The news is pretty … Continue reading
Obamicon.Me – Home "Paste Magazine gives you the chance to make your own "Obamacon" posters." [via Kevin] (tags: humor design graphics images generator obamicon via:kevin)
A nation of nonbelievers | MetaFilter "The government of the United States is in no sense founded on the Christian Religion." ~ George Washington / "I do not find in Christianity one redeeming feature." ~ Thomas Jefferson / "The Bible … Continue reading
