For most people, airline rankings are subjective; they really depend on your beliefs, your personal experience, and your individual preferences. However, when looking at airlines through a data lens, there are some ways of measuring the best and worst airlines in the US. One such way is to use publicly available tools — such as …
Divorce rates differ from state to state and unfortunately, some states are a little higher than others. And although we have fairly accurate scientific surveys — such as the American Community Survey used below — there isn’t one singular source of information that can effectively tell the entire story of divorce in the United States …
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Community gardens are collaborative projects where neighbors come together and grow fruits, vegetables, and other plants in an accessible and open-space environment. As a gathering space, not only do they strengthen and build community pride, but they allow others to visibly see what a healthy, urban environment of stewardship and cooperation really looks like. Traditionally, …
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Apparently, Christmas light maps are the new craze! All across the country, communities are coming together and mapping out their town’s holiday lights! Some maps, like Nextdoor’s annual holiday Cheer Map, are pretty extensive, while others, like the Quad City Christmas Light Finder, are a little simpler. To make your own Christmas light map, look …
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A few weeks ago I hit a wall. I was flat out exhausted and couldn’t physically bring myself to send another email. Needless to say, I desperately needed a break from work. If I had to guess why, I’d say it’s pretty obvious (and probably true for all of us) — I had worked for …
So there I was, doing my thing, running some work errands, trying to keep things in order when all of the sudden, I receive a text message from a stranger. Would you sell 111 Pacific Ave or do you want to just keep it? If you’d rather not text, just say END A little taken …
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Move to the city they said, bring your dogs they said! Welp, I did. And while I wouldn’t give up my dogs for anything, I’ve come to the conclusion that city life just doesn’t work for everyone, especially if you’re a dog owner. But let me be clear, it’s not that city life is bad …
If we look at the definition of water scarcity, we know that it essentially amounts to the lack of availability due to physical shortages and low supply access. It’s also inclusive of the inability of our institutions to facilitate an adequate supply of water due to underdeveloped infrastructure. But despite how daunting the situation may …