Jan 22 2010

Hans Rosling: Let my dataset change your mindset

    Hans Rosling clearly presents information which shows the changes over time in the health and poverty in the world, the visual style and presentation of the data is exceptional.

    Talking at the US State Department this summer, Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data-bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. Look for new analysis on China and the post-bailout world, mixed with classic data shows.


    Jan 13 2010

    Football Strip Appeal For Ghana

      Long term contact of mine, Mike Kean of Ask Training, has sent out a request for logistic support for football equipment to be shiped to Ghana.

      To see the work they are doing watch Brite’s Story.

      If you can support this please contact Mike by email at mike@asktraining.co.uk.


      Jan 7 2010

      Ze Frank Nerdcore Comedy

        This is so funny just watch.


        Jan 4 2010

        RationalPlan Review

          Project-management-software-Gantt-ChartSome time ago I was asked to try and review RationalPlan by Tiberiu Ghioca. There are two versions of the application Single Project and Multi Project. The version I used was the Multi Project Version which retails for around $98 per user (compare this to MS Project more about that later).

          The one obvious advantage along with the price is the fact the application works on Windows, Linux and Mac OS-X. This is appealing as I am among the few Windows users (by the way I am happy with this) in most of the projects I work on. So finally a Project Management application that is not online (I travel a lot and do not always have easy access to the Internet) that can be shared among all the users on a project. Continue reading