31 Days in Iraq - New York Times

31 Days in Iraq - New York Times: "In January more than 800 people -- soldiers, security officers and civilians -- were killed as a result of the insurgency in Iraq. While the daily toll is noted in the newspapers and on TV, it is hard for many Americans to see these isolated reports in a broader context. The map, based on data from the American, British and Iraqi governments and news reports, shows the dates, locations and circumstances of deaths for the first month of the year."

This is yet another piece of incredibly depressing material, a visual display of casualties in Iraq. It is however an effective presentation of visual information. I think that is an extremely well done graphic, and it's a great "map" that reminds me of what used to be my favorite feature in Harper's years ago.