It’s pretty much what you’re thinking about right…
It’s pretty much what you’re thinking about right now: A computer program that, like the computers from a science-fiction movie,…
Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records
This is the first of what I hope to be many guest posts. Our guest blogger is Kelley McGrath, a…
In this new era, as Saffo puts it, “…the central economic actor…
In this new era, as Saffo puts it, “…the central economic actor is someone who both produces and consumes in…
When improbable events are expected
This week's column by The Numbers Guy in the Wall Street Journal focuses on improbable events. Several events that seem…
Upcoming R courses from REvolution Computing
REvolution Computing is offering two R courses in April. Click on the links below for details and registration information.April 1…
The Flaw of the Hub-and-Spoke Architecture
I recently talked to a client who was fixated on a hub-and-spoke solution to support his company’s analytical applications. This…
My Life as a Bee with SAS – Observe, Learn and Share
Before you read my next sentence, please click here and watch for 10 seconds. ............. What you just watched gives…
The Guardian Gets Openness
Now that the Guardian Open Platform is live, I wanted to share some first impressions. Full disclosure: the Guardian is…
Don’t call me “non-technical”
When I’ve referred to “non-technical” users, I’ve always meant just about anyone working far away IT. Well, based on research…
Stila & Barbie
This internationally known stylista has fans spanning generations, she’s reinvented herself over 50,000 times (sine 1959) and has had just…