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Beer, Whiskey, and Wine, Oh My

May 4, 2012

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Last month I visualised my tea consumption data. But the other dataset that I record along with the tea is that of alcohol: when, where, and what I consume. The following is the result of four months of data, but you have to click for the full-scale view.

Merry F*%#-ing Christmas

Apr 27, 2012

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Brendan Barry

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The title is from perhaps my favourite Christmas song… But the song relates to this post because earlier this week the print design blog For Print Only featured my annual Christmas card. I typically design and print a card to mail (as in a physical copy through the postal service, none of that e-card non-sense) to…

The Short and Winding (Mountain) Road (vs. the Long and Straight Midwest Interstate)

Apr 20, 2012

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Brendan Barry

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Last weekend I visited Ganister, Pennsylvania to see family, meet some old family friends, do some research, and generally just get out of Chicago. After I arrived, I realised I wasted an opportunity to tell the story of the drive out. So, I made a mental note to record some data on the long drive…

A Nice Cup of Tea

Mar 30, 2012

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Brendan Barry

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Given the absence of a post yesterday, I took some time to do a small catch-up piece for you all. Those who know me offline are well aware that I document many things about my life including when I happen to drink tea. (And that’s often.) Finding myself with some unexpected time, I looked through…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 16, 2012

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Brendan Barry

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A day early given the weekend…so yeah, I’m (mostly) Irish-American. So this post is for the (extended) family.

How Popular Is Your Home State?

Mar 7, 2012

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Brendan Barry

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Public Policy Polling had a survey in February where they polled respondents on whether they had favourable or unfavourable attitudes towards states, or if they were not sure. As a Pennsylvania transplant to Illinois, I can say that Pennsylvania came out a bit better than Illinois. But how about your state?

Presidential Popularity

Feb 20, 2012

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Brendan Barry

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Presidents’ Day is actually Washington’s Birthday. That makes sense when you consider how Washington is still a much beloved president. And according to a recent survey, the most favoured president. What is worth nothing is that most Americans know little of the 19th century presidents, save the big names like Lincoln, Grant, and (Teddy) Roosevelt.…

…to the Shores of Tripoli…

Mar 20, 2011

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Brendan Barry

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Two hundred years later, and the US Navy is again in action off the shore of Tripoli. Except instead of calling it the Barbary Coast, we now typically see the name the Maghreb. Things will surely be fluid and changing far faster than I can hope to detail in graphics, let alone follow casually. However,…

The United States According to (Southeastern) Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 2010

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Brendan Barry

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After being inspired by the Europe from Europe maps, last night I created a map of the United States, as seen by someone from southeastern Pennsylvania.

17 March

Mar 17, 2010

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Brendan Barry

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In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, I felt like clarifying a few things…

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