When I am trying to learn a new skill or develop thinking around a subject, such as data storytelling, I find examples of others work helpful. The trick to reviewing work is thinking about what is effective, not what is good or bad. Sometimes I learn m…
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SAS throwing RPC error
If you are doing code in C# and get this error when creating a LanguageService:The RPC server is unavailable. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x800706BA)The likely culprit is that SAS is not, in fact, running as an exe. Check your workspace instantiatio…
Where is that volcano in Guatemala?
You’ve probably seen in the news that a volcano erupted in Guatemala recently. But do you really know much about this volcano, or even where it’s located? Hopefully this blog post will get you up to speed on your volcanology! Pictures of a recent volca…
Using Texas as a unit of measure
Everything’s big in Texas – at least that’s what they say! Therefore let’s have a bit of graphical fun, and use Texas as a unit of measure (let’s call it a ‘tex’). More on that later – but first, here’s a picture of my friend Jennifer posing beside a r…
Can you bypass tariffs with a foreign-trade zone?
With talk of tariffs in the news lately, I’m sure everyone is curious about possible ways to bypass them. One possible loophole is using the foreign-trade zones (FTZs) in the US. What are FTZs, and where are they located? Read along and find out!… Th…
Fortune 500 – 30 biggest political donors!
Why do people donate money to politicians and political parties? Sometimes it’s because they agree with the platform, but sometimes it might be for potential financial benefits. When it comes to large donations from Fortune 500 companies, I suspect the…
Which country has the world’s most competitive economy?
According to a recent Bloomberg article, this year the United States passed Hong Kong and Singapore to become the country with the world’s most competitive economy! They say, “The U.S. dethroned Hong Kong to retake first place among the world’s most competitive economies, thanks to faster economic growth and a […]
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Plotting data on Antarctica – a mapping challenge!
Have you ever tried to plot data on a map of Antarctica … and been thoroughly frustrated or confused?!? If you’re that person, or even a seasoned map maker wanting to hone your skills, then this blog post is for you! But first, here is a picture to g…