Forecasting, Chance, Probability and more
[row][span4]In years past, I’ve opened my holiday reading with an escapist novel that I don’t put down until it’s finished, […]
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My Little Black Book
Someone had to eat the first mushroom; work out that lemons are sour and oranges sweet. Spare a thought for the inebriated consternation of the first human to drink the fizzy juice of grapes that had fermented spontaneously.
In the process of rushing where angels fear to tread I have made some discoveries that are worth sharing – products and services that offer great value, great experiences, or just generally make life easier.
My Little Black Book, Web Tools
Outgoing Mail Server Solution
As we move around with our mobile devices, switching between 3G connection and various WiFi networks, outgoing mail settings (SMTP)
Wines
A New Source of Wine Bargains
One of the benefits of being involved in the wine industry, as I was from 1993 until 2009 (with another
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Holiday Reading
For me, holidays are a prime opportunity to pack in a LOT of reading. In previous years I’ve kicked off
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The Hare With Amber Eyes
Edmund de Waal, a ceramic artist, is bequeathed a collection of 264 netsuke (small and intricate Japanese carvings) by a
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Fantasy vs Reality
The future of physical book shops is not looking bright. Apart from the fact that many people couldn’t be bothered
My Little Black Book
Bargain Shopping
It is impossible to make the journey from Hong Kong airport into the city without being exposed to AliBaba.com a
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Running Your Business in the Cloud
I have – occasionally – been accused of having my head in the clouds. It’s the kind of thing that
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Surviving Failure
I am willing to wager a substantial amount of money that the majority of people in the world have a
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How to customise Facebook pages
Facebook pages are being used by a wide variety of business and interest groups. I’m not suggesting that they are