About this Blogsphere:

This blogsphere attempts to capture, catalog and share resources relating to visual perception of information. It is about a world mostly dealing with Physical (Touch, Taste, See/Sight, Smell and Hear) and sometimes Metaphysical (and that is none-of-the-above category). Physical, for instance, touch (e.g., feel, felt, found), look and visualization, is here with an attempt to combine verbal, vocal and visual--to synchronously see, hear, share and do much more. Interestingly, in order to visualize one does not need special skills, competencies, etc. It is all about common sense, especially with human visualizations. In short, "information is in the eye of the beholder." Continue reading much more all-ado-about this Blogosphere

Akbani is a Cutchi Memon family name.

July 11, 2009

Mapping the Arabic Blogosphere: Politics, Culture and Dissent


Published June 16, 2009
Authored by Bruce Etling, John Kelly, Rob Faris, John Palfrey, Internet and Democracy -- Berkman Center Research Publication No. 2009-06 [Download PDF ]

Extract: KEY FINDINGS

"We conducted a study of the Arabic language blogosphere using link analysis, term frequency analysis, and human coding of individual blogs."

... A Country-based network (view the full map); Arabic media ecosystem; Personal life and local issues are most important. continue reading

March 08, 2009

Evolving Neighbourhood Maps: Google Earth Vs. Bhuvan

Zoom in and click on an area to see details

Bird’s-eye view: A satellite image by Cartosat-2 of Khairatabad and its surroundings in Hyderabad. Such satellites shoot images of objects as small as a car to build a three-dimensional map of the world.
"If Google Earth shows details upto 200 metres distance and Wikimapia upto 50 metres, Bhuvan will show images upto 10 metres, which means you can easily see details upto a three floor high building and also add information." Times of India

February 21, 2009

Visualizing Concepts

you are in CONCEPT gallery

Example: THE FOUR SIDES OF A CUBE. The Kaba in Makka is the archetype for this piece composed of various verses from the Qur'an.


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January 18, 2009

The Great Financial Chain of Being ~~ Shakespeare visualized


"William Shakespeare lived in an ordered universe. The moral philosophers of his day conceived of that universe as a Great Chain of Being.

...Classical economics has constructed something similar. The very wealthy, or the captains of industry, occupy God's rung on the ladder, followed by the CEO's, shareholders, etc. Mere "consumers" are the equivalent of inanimate objects." continue reading Prof. Owen Gray's The Great Financial Chain of Being

See also:

  • Evolution of Species. Darwinistic Ideas of Ancient Greeks

  • Shakespeare's Sonnet 17, Visualized
  • January 16, 2009

    Customer Service & Visual Signatures


    "10 Simple Ways to Signature Service"
    "Simple (and Free) Customer Service Solutions for Restaurants and Eating Establishments" By Albert Barneto
    “Signature service” is a term that I use to describe customer service that is fresh and unique to a customer’s experience with your business. All companies have “signature products” that separate them from the rest of the pack, something that their competitor lacks. "Signature service" is just that. Customer service that is unique and special; that when a guest leaves your restaurant they scratch their heads and go “WOW”. That my friends, IS what I call “Signature Service”.
    1. First impressions
    2. Treat your customers as guests
    3. Listen to your guests when they’re ordering
    4. Use manners
    5. Names instead of numbers
    6. Be accommodating
    7. Be an ambassador to your restaurant
    8. I want to be a “regular” too!
    9. Open the doors.
    10. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
    See also on the same shelf:
  • Visual Signatures and Information Visualization
  • Call Centre (s) Culture in-making
  • Converting Browsers Into Buyers — Know Your Ecommerce Math