We discuss R packages, techniques, code, useR conferences, and interview folks in the #rstats community.
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Welcome to Basketball Court, a podcast where we litigate the great "what-ifs" in NBA history. Each week, we'll put a hypothetical question to our esteemed panelists, Miles Johnson and Sam Tydings. Over the course of each episode, our counselors will present their cases, offer objections, and try to convince Judge Peter Andrews (and our special guest judges) that their alternate NBA timeline is the best one. Welcome to U.S. District Court — for the District of Basketball.
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Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp Realty. Hosted by Doug Gilbert (ecologist) and Mike Meldon (educator) of Love Our Land, Learning to Love Our Land encourages listeners to embark on a journey to reimagine the landscape around them, including in their own neighborhoods and yards. The science is clear, our planet is in the midst of a ‘biodiversity crisis’ that has and will continue to reshape the ecosystems we rely on to support our communities. Our ecosystems are si ...
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Doug's Summer Adventures as a Wildlife Ecologist
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36:42In this episode, Doug highlights three recent conservation projects he worked on. First, in southeast Utah, he conducted surveys for federally protected birds like the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, ensuring infrastructure projects don’t harm endangered species. Doug also shares some exciting wildlife encounters and his search for the elusive West…
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It's National Trail Week! Why we Have Trails, Outdoor Cats, and the Youth Conservation Team
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55:57As Mike and Doug walk the trail at the Simpson Nature Preserve, they discuss the importance of trails and how they foster community connection and a respect for their local green spaces. Then they discuss the harry topic- outdoor cats and the damage they cause to local e ecosystems. Finally, we hear from members of our Youth Conservation Team on wh…
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March: It's All about the Bees (and NOT the Honey Bees)
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57:13In this episode tells us all about our native bees and we dive into the 'controversial' subject of Honey bees also. Doug also discusses what you can do with your landscapes this month. Enjoy! Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp RealtyBy Doug Gilbert and Mike Meldon
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Mike and Doug discuss the reappearance of bobcats in the area, the truth about coyotes, and how you can call in your own owls! Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp RealtyBy Doug Gilbert and Mike Meldon
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December: Winter Walks, Winter Tree ID and Preserve & Park Talk
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1:04:58In this episode Doug talks about his favorite winter walking spots in greater Cincinnati and Mike speaks with Josh Torbeck, the Executive Director of the Clermont County Park District. Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp RealtyBy Doug Gilbert and Mike Meldon
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November: Mushrooms, Winter Bird Watching & The Grail
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49:25In this episode Mike and Doug discuss the mushrooms to be on the lookout for right now and how to cook them up! He then discusses collecting acorns and where to bird watch this winter. We wrap it up with an interview with Terrie Pucket of The Grail. We discuss their new initiatives as they celebrate their 80th year- including one with Love Our Land…
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In our inaugural episode, Mike and Doug introduce themselves and discuss what to do with your fall leaves, what to plant and when, and the importance of bats. Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp RealtyBy Doug Gilbert and Mike Meldon
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Episode 12: Andrew L. Bynum v. The Process, Inc.
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50:28In this session of Basketball Court, our counselors undo the Andrew Bynum - Dwight Howard - Andre Iguodala trade of summer 2012. The results include a spectacularly bad Magic pun, sadness for Joel Embiid, and more mediocrity for the Lakers.
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Episode 11: Wardell Stephen Curry v. Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Club LLC
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57:07After a definitely planned hiatus, Basketball Court is back in session, this time diverting Steph Curry from the Warriors to the Timberwolves in the 2009 Draft. Will Steph's shoe deal survive? How many titles will the Thunder win this time? And what does all this have to do with the Chicago Cubs? Peter, Miles, and Sam answer all these questions — a…
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Episode 10: Michael W. Krzyzewski v. The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc.
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41:58We may be a little late to March Madness, but in this episode Basketball Court tangles with the ramifications of Coach K taking the vacant Lakers job in 2004. Logically, the bulk of the episode is spent discussing Smush Parker's career, the 2000 Subway Series, and how law school grades are handed out.…
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Episode 9: Brooklyn Nets LLC v. Sacramento Basketball Holdings LLC
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53:08Following the cataclysmic Boogie trade of this weekend, Basketball Court convenes an emergency session to ask whether the Kings or Nets have a better five years ahead of them. After agreeing that both teams are very bad, Sam and Miles have a lively discussion that includes extensive discussion of John Salmons' travel habits and Rihanna's podcast pr…
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Episode 8: Patrick A. Ewing v. The Rim et al.
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41:04Basketball Court returns to the mid-90s in this episode, asking a question that has bothered Knicks fans for two decades: what if Patrick Ewing has made that finger roll? Special guest judge Yaron Weitzman joins for a rollicking discussion that encompasses Shaq's movie career, whether Ewing's sneakers are ugly, and (of course) KD resigning with the…
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Episode 7: James E. Harden, Jr v. The Professional Basketball Club, LLC
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59:11Our first episode of 2017 revolves around Sam’s least favorite topic: the Harden trade. Special guest counsel Rob Mohen joins Sam and Miles to argue about a trade that changed Oklahoma City forever. Along the way, Sam discusses his Twitter fight with Curt Schilling, Miles coins a new phrase, and Rob posits a nightmare scenario where Stephen A. Smit…
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In the final episode of 2016, we take a look at "The Decision" that shaped the course of this decade in the NBA. Sam sends LeBron to the Knicks, somehow making the movie Trainwreck make more sense in the process. Miles keeps LeBron in Cleveland, much to the delight of long-suffering Thunder fans. Plus, learn what happened when Peter and Sam met NBA…
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Episode 5: Kwame J. Brown v. Washington Wizards et al.
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49:44We're going back to the infamous 2001 Draft for this episode. Jake Whitacre of SBNation's Bullets Forever joins the podcast to send poor Kwame Brown anywhere other than under the ferocious eye of Michael Jordan. The consequences for basketball in the nation's capital are — as always — unpredictable. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @bballc…
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Episode 4: Klay A. Thompson v. Kevin W. Love
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44:45After a long, totally planned hiatus, Basketball Court is back in session just in time for the start of training camp. This week, Peter, Sam, and Miles rewrite history by executing the Klay Thompson-for-Kevin Love trade that was nearly executed before the 2014 NBA Draft. The ramifications echo across the league, rearranging the balance of power in …
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Episode 3: Sacramento Kings LP v. Robert K. Horry
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55:52It's the bounce of a ball that sets up this episode of Basketball Court: what if Robert Horry's game-winner in Game 4 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals rimmed out? The answer involves sending Shaq to the midwest, breaking up the 2008 Celtics, and erasing the name "Tim Donaghy" from history. Sam breaks a court rule. Miles focuses on footwear. Re…
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Basketball Court is back in session, this time examining the vetoed Chris Paul to the Lakers trade in 2011. What happens to a Canadian point guard, an extremely racist owner, and a slightly profane phrase used by one of our counselors? The answers are all inside. Remember to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @bballcourtpod for lots of ex…
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Jasmin, Oliver, and Ted discuss getting math tattoos, Shiny, dashboarding, and Shiny update. And yes, there's currently no episode 3.By R Talk Podcast
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In the first episode of Basketball Court, our counselors argue the question: what if Portland had taken Kevin Durant in the 2007 NBA Draft? The answers include a miraculously slim Raymond Felton, a pivotal change to the 2013 Finals, quite a few rings for KD, and good things happening to the Atlanta Hawks. Remember to like us on Facebook and follow …
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This is Basketball Court, a podcast where we litigate the great "what-ifs" in NBA history. I'm Peter Andrews, your host and the presiding judge here in the U.S. District Court for the District of Basketball. Each week, we'll put a hypothetical question to our esteemed panelists, Miles Johnson and Sam Tydings. Over the course of each episode, our co…
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Oliver, Ted, and Mikhail discuss new developments with RMarkdown such as parameterized reports, maxygen, and Kumquat. They also discuss the announcement of RHub, answer a question about R vs other languages, and talk about strings as factors, vodka, and French Russians. Ted and Jasmine interview Jenny Bryan about her awesome STAT 545 course at Univ…
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Jasmine talks about her experience with Google Summer of Code, Oliver talks about his experience at useR! 2015, and Ted & Oliver interview David Smith of Revolution Analytics about R Consortium.By Mikhail Popov
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