Graphing+or+Maps

[] - "By some estimates, we now create more data each year than in the entirety of prior human history. Data visualization helps us approach, interpret, and extract knowledge from this information. Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen [|government] [|agencies], [|NGOs], [|and] [|companies] open up their data for the public to see and use. And we’ve seen data visualization figure more prominently in design curricula, [|conference] [|programs], and the [|media]. We created Visualizing.org because we want to help connect the proliferation of public data… with a community that can help us understand this data… with the general public."

[] - "It enables one to generate printable maps for the different indicators. Select an indicator and the data will be loaded and rendered. One can use the slider at the bottom of the map to select data for different years. One can customize the map by selecting different color schemes and background colors. To export the map to pdf click the button at the top of the map. Clicking on a country will zoom in to the selected country and display printable charts for that country."

[] - "UMapper is the first application of its kind; it is a visual, universal, web-based map authoring application. UMapper makes it easier than ever to create embeddable maps for Adobe Flash™ and distribute them through a website, blog, or social network. UMapper’s visual map editor enables users of any skill level to add points, draw shapes and add interactive overlays to a map."

[] -"Welcome to Better World Flux, a beautiful interactive visualization of information on what really matters in life. Indicators like happiness, life expectancy, and years of schooling are meaningfully displayed in a colourful flowing Flux. Better World Flux visually communicates the world state in terms of standards of living and quality of life for many countries and how this has changed, and mostly improved, over a period of up to 50 years."