When I was a kid, I remember a motivational poster on my dentist’s wall that said “You don’t have to brush all your teeth — only the ones you want to keep.” That poster really made me think, and brush my teeth! And now that I’m a data-analyst adult, I think […]
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One of the most important skills for data scientists and business analytical professionals is communications. If decision makers and managers don’t understand what the numbers mean — results won’t turn into action. Jeff Zeanah, President of Z Solutions, Inc. has been presenting on the topic of speaking “analytics” for many […]
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I recently came across some very interesting data on serial killings … but it was in tabular/text form. This seemed like an invitation for me to create some graphs that make it easier to understand the data. It seems many people have a morbid curiosity about serial killers. For example, some […]
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I wrote in a post in June about the good that DataKind does by using teams of volunteers with data science knowledge. It’s not too late to join the DataDive this coming weekend in London (July 17-19). If you’d like to contribute your time and knowledge…
As you travel around the world, do you know where English, French, Spanish, and Arabic are spoken? This blog will help you quickly answer that question, with some cool SAS maps! But first, here’s a picture of my friend Joy posing beside an interesting sign during one of her international […]
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I’m not a big gambler, but there is something I would put my money on – analytics. Analytics is helping companies turn information into value. And yes, I mean money. If you want to learn about the latest analytics trends and get in on some of that “value” – attend […]
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If you use one of SAS’s web interfaces you’ll be a great fan of the flexibility and usability of the user interface. And those capabilities are probably provided by Adobe Flash. Your browser is running the Flash plug-in.
But Flash has one or two downsides, principally its tendency to use lots of CPU cycles which in-turn uses lots of battery power. Not a problem maybe if you’re hooked to the mains, but not good on a laptop of mobile phone/tablet.
If you use the Chrome browser you’ll be pleased to hear that Google are improving Chrome’s power consumption when Flash is running. When you’re on a webpage that runs Flash, Chrome will intelligently pause content, e.g. Flash animations, that aren’t central to the webpage, while keeping central content (like a video) playing without interruption. If Chrome accidentally pause something you were interested in, you can just click it to resume playback. This update significantly reduces power consumption, allowing us to do analytics on-the-go for longer before having to hunt for a power outlet.
This feature was enabled by default on Chrome’s desktop Beta channel in June, and will be rolling out soon to everyone else on Chrome desktop.
Looking longer-term, SAS are replacing their use of Flash with HTML5. Whilst the use of Flash requires a plug-in from Adobe, HTML5 is supported by all modern browsers out-of-the-box, with no need for any plug-in. The majority of web sites and vendors are migrating to HTML5 due to its net neutrality and power-consumption benefits. SAS Studio already uses HTML5; Visual Analytics and Visual Statistics currently use Flash. We can expect a migration to HTML5, perhaps starting with the VA hub this summer, which will probably be complete next year.
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What is it that people like so much about motorcycles? The thrill/excitement/freedom of riding them, the ‘biker image’ portrayed in movies, or great songs such as Little Honda by the Hondells? I’m not a biker per say, but I do have a couple of motorcycles, and am a known associate […]
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