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It’s no secret that the tourism side of the travel industry is all about one thing. People pay for the experience and the memories. Unfortunately, so many companies in the travel industry are still not giving their clients the best experience they could be. Even on the transportation side of […]
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Data analytics are becoming an increasingly powerful tool in today’s era of big data. Analytics come in all shapes and sizes, such as business analytics, geospatial analytics, and behavioral analytics. The list goes well beyond just those few examples. As an expert in data analytics myself, I can’t help but […]
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One of my favorite aspects of traveling, adventuring, and exploring is finding new things in unexpected places, especially in other countries. In fact, I find that you most often encounter this phenomenon when you least expect it. My recent cross-country road trip at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is […]
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At first glance, a road trip across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t seem like the smartest idea in the world. With so many restrictions in place and experts constantly telling you not to travel, you start to wonder if it’s even possible to pull off such a […]
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I am so excited to announce three phases of major upgrades to our COVID-19 dashboard and map. We are adding tons of new data and features that will help you better make the decisions you need to stay safe in your day-to-day life. The upgrades are being rolled out in […]
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping applications are one of the most underrated uses of the Python programming language. Python integrates easily with many desktop and web-based GIS programs, and can even create simple maps on its own. You can supercharge your GIS productivity in as little as 10 minutes […]
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COVID-19 maps and geographic information systems (GIS) are proving to be one of the best tools we have to fight the ongoing pandemic. In addition to being incredibly versatile, maps are easy to understand and can display so much more information than any bar or line chart can. This characteristic […]
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They say everything’s bigger in Texas. Speaking as someone who went to school in Oklahoma and has spent plenty of time in the Lone Star State, that saying is 100% true. In fact, if you’re talking about the State of Texas itself, it’s an understatement. Texas is huge. Let’s hit […]
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Well, it looks like dire warnings that medical experts have been issuing for months are starting to become reality across parts of the US and Canada. Preliminary data and coronavirus model output are confirming that cooler weather is driving people indoors. As a result, cases are rising in many states […]
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It’s been a couple of months since the most recent edition of the Weird Geography series took us to France, and I don’t know about you, but I’m certainly ready to (virtually) get back on the road. It’s been a miserably hot summer here in Arizona, so I’m thinking we […]
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Welcome back to my Weird Geography series. After looking at some of the quirkier sides of Mexico’s geography last time, today we’ll travel to France, another country with plenty of geographical oddities. I spent 11 years studying the French language and French culture while I was in school, and have […]
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Amidst the craziness of the pandemic, a giant Saharan dust plume has made its way across the Atlantic Ocean. It has started affecting the United States, as well as the rest of North America and the Caribbean. Today, we’re going to look at 13 facts about Saharan Sand Storms. We’ll […]
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