Monthly Archives: July 2006

Visual Pain Scale

Posted on July 23, 2006 by xan

I never like it when doctors ask you to rate you pain level on a scale of 1 to 10, and I really don’t see the how it helps to visualize the pain scale. Even stranger, this scale is from … Continue reading →

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Data Visualization 2006 Competition Entry

Posted on July 16, 2006 by xan

I’ve posted my entries for the 2006 Data Visualization competition sponsored by Business Intelligence Network and Stephen Few. I used JMP for most of the data manipulation and prototyping and then traced and edited the graphs with OmniGraffle, a nice … Continue reading →

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Homemade Deer Repellent

Posted on July 5, 2006 by xan

When we had a landscaper over to consult on, among other things, installing some deer fencing so we could plant some more perennials, he suggested a much cheaper solution. He gave us his homemade deer repellent recipe, and it’s been … Continue reading →

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