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Words of Power: How Trump and Harris Use Language to Shape Their Leadership

September 17, 2024 Brian Seko

Words carry immense power. Emphasis, tone, and vernacular all influence how we interpret a message. Simple phrases, often meant to be forgotten, can become embedded in our language forever. Politicians, more than most, understand the weight of words. While norms have been challenged over the last decade, entire careers can still be derailed by a single misstep in phrasing. Personally, I’ve always been captivated by natural language processing (NLP) for this very reason. The idea that we can extract deeper…

Building a Gasoline Price Pipeline with EIA Data

February 14, 2024 Brian Seko

In the dynamic realm of data science, constructing robust pipelines to collect, analyze, and forecast data is not just a necessity but a fundamental skill. In this guide, we’ll embark on a journey to set up an Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipeline utilizing the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) API to gather gasoline price data for exploratory analysis and time-series modeling. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) serves as a cornerstone in providing impartial energy information critical for informed decision-making….

Navigating the Risks: A Deep Dive into Equestrian Injury Statistics

December 3, 2023 Brian Seko

Equestrian activities offer a unique blend of exhilaration and challenge. However, like any sport, they come with inherent risks. This article delves into the world of equestrian injuries, exploring how these risks vary with age and how they compare to other sports. Understanding the Injury Rate A key study by Christey et al. (1994) reveals that for every 1,667 hours of riding, there’s an average of one injury, or 0.6 injuries per 1,000 hours, primarily among children and young adults….