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Having data is just the beginning

“Prices starting at $4,000” sounds so not worth it

Five types, plus an endangered species; sized by party loyalty

Using animation package, produce a lot of GIFs and string them together

Not sure why some want to do everything in R, but here you go

Interview with artist Jer Thorp

Lev Manovich on painting data and the parallels between visualization and realist art. I like the metaphor. Although I’d argue that most data art does preserve relationships in the data.

It’s not how big, but how you use it

Patterns over averages

Dating back to 1800s, made in 2005 [via]

Using OpenStreetMap tasking manager to recruit volunteers to help map expanding area

NYT graphics having some fun with this one; maybe overcomplicated for some

Rethinking the pixel

Not out yet, but could be a fun one when it does

Process for finding the right sound just for a few seconds of audio

“every ‘on the ball’ event for every Premier League player in every match from the entire 2011-12 Premier League season”

Statisticians should have these installed already

Automate the drudge work for an analysis project in R

Detailed article if you want to learn to analyze words

SAS clinging on as free and often better alternatives take marketshare [via]