[UPDATED April, 2016] In March 2012 we launched our “Data Dashboard” or Data Store and we keep updating the database. This site hosts the datasets Lanacion.com is opening and is powered by “Junar” an open data platform. We integrated this platform that helps our readers download data, embed datastreams or share them in social media. The platform has an API so… Seguir leyendo Open Data Catalog using Junar Open Data Platform
DATA as context integrated in content TAGS
As a way to enrich stories, Lanacion.com adapted it´s CMS to integrate data as context in our content topical tags. Every news application or data platform we develop must be structured with this in mind so data as context can be distributed in topical or persons tags. To do this, we first normalize names and… Seguir leyendo DATA as context integrated in content TAGS
Public officials salaries and assets for reporting and accountability
“Click to access to Statements of Assets integrated Tag” LA NACION decided to fight for transparency in public officials salaries and declaration of assets as we feel that even in a country without FOIA, journalism and citizens must know and share what they know about how politicians earn their money, and how they compare with others or with… Seguir leyendo Public officials salaries and assets for reporting and accountability
La Plata major flooding tragedy: from 51 to 78 officially dead
Longer Video In April 2nd and 3rd, 2013, a major flooding occured in La Plata City in Argentina. National & Provincial governments were widely accused of bad performance during and after the emergency. Preventive plans postponed for different circumstances, worsened the position of Government regarding the more of 50 officially dead citizens regarding the tragedy. We suspected… Seguir leyendo La Plata major flooding tragedy: from 51 to 78 officially dead