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Newborn app using Twitter and R (data analysis)

In two previous posts (intro, data entry), I described a simple, quick and easy solution for recording newborn feedings, dirty diapers and just about anything of interest. Here’s the second part of the implementation: the data analysis.With all the data …

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What are the benefits of a tracing JIT?

Firefox uses a tracing JIT. Adobe’s been using it for a while. A Python interpreter uses tracing. Microsoft is also researching its possibilities. So what’s the big deal?What is a tracing JIT?Although tracing JITs are a complex technology, the core …

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Newborn app using Twitter and R (entering the data)

In a previous post, I described a simple, quick and easy solution for recording newborn feedings, dirty diapers and just about anything of interest. Here’s the first part of the implementation: entering the data.The basic idea is everyone logs data …

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Newborn app using Twitter and R

So you want to track your baby’s feedings and dirty diapers?Most digital solutions for newborn feeding trackers are either pricey or don’t make it easy for more than one person recording the feedings. I put together a convenient solution with …

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3×3 automated budget system

The 3×3 system is based on a simple philosophy:Budgeting shouldn’t be painful or something you do every day. Budgeting is a special event that you setup once. With this system in place, you can pay bills on time, spend money …

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7 habits of highly effective data analysis

Highly effective data analysis isn’t learned overnight, but it can be learned faster. Here are 7 habits of data analysis I wish someone told me for effectively incorporating, communicating and investing in data analysis geared towards an engineering team.1. Value …

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Windows Mobile screen calibration

Screen calibration is tucked away under a myriad of icons and menus.Despite the calibration you did when you first got the device, the touch screen may need to be re-calibrated. There’s no need to do a hard reset if you …

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Binary serialization in C#

Serializing an object into a binary file is an easy and fast way to persist your objects.If binary serialization is used to cache objects normally read from an XML file, a database or some other file format, you’ll get even …