Google launches tool for searching public data

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	Google has been building its partnership with World Bank and other statistics gatherers to present an array of data in visual form within Google Labs. Google Public Data Explore went live today. The site takes public data regarding schools, population, crime, and even names to construct charts and graphs that help illustrate trends.
Google is releasing a list of the top search terms that can be answered with public data, based on the analysis of anonymized search data. School comparisons and unemployment topped the list of the most frequent queries, followed by population, sales tax, and salaries. This is a great way to see how things are changing over time. There are some examples of the charts at CNet.com

on Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:48 am by ecosystem · on Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:48 am by ecosystem

If I am reading this correctly, this tool would be very beneficial while conveniently placing hot items together in a chart.
It seems a little too good to be true, especially because the charts don't seem to display public opinions at all.
Still, the search function is very useful, and I believe you can easily find what you are looking for.
Nice report you've got here. Grin