Autumn Greetings
- October 12, 2012 |
- Category: Fun Stuff | Tags: Family, Holidays |
- Comments: 0
Recently I came across a new way to get news online. The site newsmap.jp offers a collage of the latest news stories weighted by various variables. Each news item comes in a different size, symbolizing its news value and prominence in the public perception.
The topic of stories is indicated by a color coding scheme and their age is indicated by their shading. You can view the news from different countries or combine them to create you own compilation. With this tool it is finally possible to get a comprehensive overview of world events at a glance – at least according to mainstream media…
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the lovers and loved ones! And don’t overdo it with the chocolates 🙄
Even though you’re close to my heart, distance still separates us. I just wanted to let you know: Wish you were here…
Have you ever wondered about the deletion-debates raging on Wikipedia? Well I have, and Notabilia is the best resource on that topic that I have encountered so far. The top-notch visualization over there really conveys what the issue is about and gives you an insight into this fascinating and consequential discussion.