Monday, December 1, 2014

Maps of U.S. Federal Subsidies

U.S. Government Agricultural Subsidies 



The Farm Bill

The Farm Bill subsidizes farmers who grow commodities — corn, soybeans, cotton, rice and wheat. These mostly provide cheap feed for livestock and biofuel processing, as well as raw material (high-fructose corn syrup, soy oil and various corn- and soy-based food additives).



Federal Taxes Vs. Spending


SOME American states receive more in federal spending than they pay in federal taxes; others receive less. Over twenty years these fiscal transfers can add up to a sizeable sum.



DIY Research

Google Search Terms:
U.S. Federal Subsidies
U.S. Farm Subsidies
U.S. Tax Subsidies
U.S. Bank Subsidies
etc.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Hieronymus Bosch - Butt Music!

Hieronymus Bosch's painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" - is a masterpiece and truly the work of a mad genius. Strange folks emerge from eggs, defecate flutes and seemingly contort in sinful delight across the three panels.


Well what the heck does that have to do with Infographics?!
One small figure has music written across their butt - truly one of the most unique data visualizations ever, but nevertheless it is an infographic!

But no that's not even the punch line - folks have actually arranged and recorded this composition - Hieronymus would have been proud to hear his butt piece performed!

Hieronymus Bosch Butt Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnrICy3Bc2U

Chorale Version
http://www.discovery-zone.com/hidden-song-hell-secret-message-left-hieronymus-bosch/


Sunday, November 16, 2014

Visualizing Global Migration

Both Vintage and "Cutting Edge" Maps of Global Migration
 Global Migration circa 1858

Article >


The Global Flow of People

Five-year periods, 1990 to 2010

Friday, November 14, 2014

Unfinished Suburbs of America

Burbs Going Bust

Jett, Megan. 30 Apr 2012. ArchDaily
Check Out the Full Infographic >


The Unfinished Suburbs of America

"zombie subdivision"


The Malling of America

(from landscape to crudscape...)


Site >


An interesting look at the forces tearing apart America's towns, cities, and farms and its impact on our lives. 
Photos, Presentations, References to Other Sites, Books, etc.


Do It Your Self Research

Google Search Terms:

death of suburbia 
zombie subdivision
New Urbanism
James Howard Kunstler
Geography Of Nowhere
The Long Emergency
Suburban Sprawl

Friday, November 7, 2014

Tracking the Rise of Globalization...

International Phone Calls


Tracking International Phone Calls is one way of measuring how information flows around the world
Developed by business researchers and sponsored by shipper DHL, this map shows the volume of phone calls between countries around the world.

Article and Map >




Thursday, November 6, 2014

Music-Related Infographics

Music infographics



Infographic >


How the Internet has Rocked the Music Industry

Infographic >





Website that hosts a tremendous amount of data, charts
and infographics on the Music Industry

Statista >