People have been telling me since 2006 that I need to sell my photos online. To put that in perspective for you, I didn’t launch the Matt Gove Photo website until 2009. Over the years, I somehow managed to come up with all kinds of excuses. I was too busy […]
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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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It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic locked us down and isolated us from our loved ones. Needless to say, it’s been a long year, and I know I’m not the only one who is eager to start traveling recreationally again. Since it’s easiest to stay isolated […]
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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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After a wonderful, albeit a bit chilly stopover in Oklahoma, it’s time to hit the road and tango with the Polar Vortex once again. I’ll be honest. As much as I love and look forward to road trips, the easy part of this trip was behind me. I was really […]
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The Southern Great Plains are well-known for their wild, unstable, and sometimes violent weather. Aptly known as Tornado Alley, the region sees more tornadoes and severe weather than anywhere else in the world. Its proximity to both the frigid air of the Rocky Mountains and the warm, tropical waters of […]
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After nearly 3 weeks of self-isolation at home, a crashed garage door, and a mad dash to finish packing and putting the house away, it’s great to finally be on the road. I’ve always said that the easy part of a road trip doesn’t begin until you finish packing and […]
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After a year living with restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all wondering when it will be safe to travel again. While I certainly don’t expect to be hopping on an airplane any time soon, I’m growing cautiously optimistic that we’ll be able to safely resume road trips in the […]
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Well, there’s finally a glimmer of hope in the United States’ fight against COVID-19. We’ve finally hit a peak, and new case loads are finally starting to drop. I know what you’re wondering. Is it the peak of this awful winter wave of COVID-19? The short answer is that it’s […]
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Well, we made it. 2020 was the year that seemed like it would never end, but it finally has. As we cleanse ourselves of 2020 and usher in 2021, let’s welcome fresh starts and new beginnings. Heck, let’s embrace them, too. In normal years, I like to look back at […]
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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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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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