Data Underload
People worry about data overload. Fooey. Charts and musings by Nathan Yau.
The Most Trendy Names in US History
Names are incredibly personal things. It’s how we identity ourselves. We associate others,…
Grocery store geography
I’ve been poking around grocery store locations, courtesy of AggData, the past few…
What the Sexes Want, in Speed Dating
A few years ago I downloaded speed dating data from experiments conducted by…
Why I Want to Quit Cable
There are good reasons to cancel cable, but there were a few channels and programs that kept me on. When you look at it in dollars though, it's hard to justify the value for the cost.
Who spends the most years in retirement?
Early retirement. That’s what most people want, unless you’re lucky enough to love…
In land of YouTube dislikes, Justin Bieber rules
Happy Friday, everyone. If you’ll allow me, I’d like to take a moment…
States with the most and fewest firearms murders
According to 2009 numbers reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, DC, Louisiana,…
Data Underload #24 – My Candy
One pound for them. Nine pounds for you. Happy Halloween. Watch out for…
Do Movie Sequels Live Up to Their Originals?
The third installment of Pixar’s Toy Story is making a killing at the…
Data Underload #21: Exit Strategy
If my wife, the physician, has taught me anything, it’s that everything that…
