If you were a fan of the original Star Trek television series, you probably remember lots of little details about the show. And you might even feel sorry for the people who don’t get the clever references you make to things from the show. If you’re tha…
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Graphing Ironman race data
This past weekend, I was a volunteer helping with an Ironman 70.3 race. I was really impressed & inspired by the athletes … I was also excited about the quantity and variety of data generated by this type of race (compared to a regular marathon). And as a ‘graph guy’ I […]
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Using regular expressions to verify the pattern of character data
Wait! Don’t close this window. I understand that regular expressions can be very complicated (yes, there are many books on the subject), but some basic expressions to test patterns such as zip codes or telephone numbers are not that difficult. In addition, you can sometimes use Google to search for […]
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A medical dashboard for the Star Trek fans
As a kid who grew up in the 60s & 70s, I was a big fan of the original Star Trek TV series. And in the years since, I have seen lots of the Star Trek “technology” become a reality: cellphones, portable tablet computers, talking computers (Alexa/Siri), etc. But I […]
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How to ‘stack the deck’ for a better graph!
To stack the deck means to cheat or to fix something so a desired outcome is achieved. This term originated in card games, but can also be applied to other things. And here, I apply it (both metaphorically and literally) to creating a better graph! I r…
Create and run SAS code in SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office
When SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office was first created over a decade ago, SAS programmers were told to check their skills at the door. This new product was for non-programmers only. SAS programmers were invited to contribute to the experience by packaging their code in SAS stored processes, which end […]
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Standardizing phone numbers using SAS
How many times have you entered a phone number on a web page, only to be told that you did not type it the “correct” form? I find that annoying. Don’t you? In my latest book, Cody’s Data Cleaning Techniques, 3rd edition, I show how to convert a phone n…
Where to SCUBA dive in North Carolina
North Carolina is a very diverse state – especially when it comes to outdoor recreation opportunities. This weekend you could go hiking or kayaking in the mountains, watch a hot air balloon festival near Raleigh, and go wind surfing or fishing at the c…