Manitoba Fall Suppers 2010
Simple Random Sample Generator for Statistics
In preparing a list of respondents for a research survey I’m conducting, I was faced with the task of reducing a very large list of potential respondents to a much smaller list. A number of approaches are possible for selecting a respondent subset. Because any of these approaches can be automated using a script, I chose to create a script that takes advantage of the method most capable of generating a representative subset, that is, through the use of Simple Random Sampling using a table of random numbers.
OpenOffice.org Templates for APA-Style Student and Academic Papers
Earlier, I posted my APA-style templates to the template repository at OpenOffice.org. To make downloads easier, I’ve also posted my APA-style templates onto my own server. My download page is here.
OpenURL Multi-Resolver Tool for Zotero
The current beta release of the Zotero plugin (2.0b7.6) allows for the use of an OpenURL resolver for accessing online library collections.The resolver allows a Zotero user to search for a Zotero item in a library database of the user’s choice. Zotero at present allows only for the use of a single resolver. Information about this feature can be found here.
Fido charging customers for its mistakes?
Last Friday, Fido sent me the following text message:
“Due to technical issues you may need to review & re-record your voicemail personal greeting. Press & hold 1 then 3-3-1. Regular airtime charges apply.”
Network configuration for HP LaserJet 4 printer
The following describes how to configure the network settings of LaserJet 4 printer equipped with a JetDirect networking card. As described in an earlier post, the printer is an HP LaserJet 4 (HP model no. C2001A) with an Adobe PostScript Level 2 module (HP part no. C2080A), a 4 MB memory upgrade (HP part no. C3132A) and an HP JetDirect 400N Fast Ethernet print server card (HP model no. J4100A).
Full restore from Time Machine and resuming backups
Today I had to send in my MacBook Pro laptop for repairs due to a possibly failed logic board. No matter. I was given a loaner by our good tech support people at the College. And I had used Time Machine for my backups. In the span of less than an hour, I was able to restore all my previous data and configurations from the expired Mac to the new one. This evening, I was able to convince Time Machine to continue backing up from where it left off on the old machine — a bit of a trick.
Manitoba Fall Suppers 2009
Back by popular demand, here’s a Manitoba Fall Supper map for 2009.
Dates and locations for this year’s map were gathered from several online sources as well as from detailed information I’ve received from readers. Although I would have liked this map to be comprehensive, there are many fall suppers for which date and contact information was not readily available.
Security or convenience?
The Economist notes serious problems with new passport and identification technologies. Among the numerous issues is that new passports can broadcast the citizenship of the passport holder. This has been demonstrated to dramatic effect:
APA-Style Template For OpenOffice.org Writer
I’ve made a small contribution to the OpenOffice.org templates database. It’s an APA-style template (based on 5th edition manual) that I use for the papers I write in my graduate studies courses.