Exploring the Happy Planet Index (HPI) dataset using R
In my last article, I explored various national indices. In this article, I explore trends in the dataset for one of those indices--the Happy Planet Index (HPI)--in more depth.
Taylan Morçöl
Taylan Morçöl is a freelance data scientist and nature lover.
Comparing National Indices
Lately I've been interested in indices of national prosperity, such as the EIU's Democracy Index. These indices represent attempts to quantify different characteristics of a nation's prosperity, such as democracy and peace. Join me on my journey of discovery as I explore these topics!
Coming up with a business name: harder than I first imagined
When I decided I wanted to form an company for my freelancing business, I didn't realize how hard it would be to come up with a good name. But recently I discovered a systematic process business naming process that has been very helpful. While I haven't decided on a name yet, I finally feel like I'm making progress. I want to share my process with you.
Choosing a business checking account: my process
In this article, I explain how I've been going about finding a business checking account that meets my needs. If your needs are similar to mine, then congrats, I've already done some of the legwork for you! If not, then I hope that learning about my process is still useful for you.
Harvesting small, tree fruit (mulberries): science and tradition
Ever wonder how to harvest tree fruit that's out of reach? Or why ripe fruit tend to be easier to pick? Then read on!
Of Wood Chips, Hugelkultur, and Burlap Bags
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I got some free wood chips from a local composting facility. Much of my discussion about the virtues of wood chips related to their use as mulch. But I also hinted that I was planning to use them in other ways. This article is about one of those other uses.
The Freelance Job Market: Analyzing Competition & Choosing a Niche
I analyzed market saturation across various Upwork job categories that I'm considering as my freelance niche. Read on to learn about my thought process, the tools I used, and what I discovered.
Web scraping geographic coordinates: Global Ecovillage Network
The last couple weeks, I've been learning how to scrape latitude-longitude data from the web. In today's example, I scrape the geographic coordinates from an embedded map on the Global Ecovillage Network's online directory.
Weeding: What to pull? What to leave?
Many so-called "weeds" are useful or beneficial in some way. In this short article, I describe how I decide which plants to leave and which ones to pull out.
Quest for free wood chips
This week, I went on a quest to find free wood chips for my garden. Read on to find out why I love wood chips so much, how my love began, where my latest quest for free wood chips started, and how I finally struck gold!