[FRIAM] Prediction markets

2007-06-19 Thread J T Johnson
/radar/atom?a=ZFk9jKKI http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Ef/oreilly/radar/atom?a=wWw7f58x http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Ef/oreilly/radar/atom?a=qQcwNTpL http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Ef/oreilly/radar/atom?a=4hVQt4ka == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism

[FRIAM] New book on historically important computers

2007-02-02 Thread J T Johnson
and peculiarities. Thirty-five machines are profiled in over 100 extraordinary color photographs, making *Core Memory* a surprising addition to the library of photography collectors and the ultimate geek-chic gift. -tom -- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic

[FRIAM] More data visualizations

2007-01-24 Thread J T Johnson
just rejoice that both sites exist, and should start exploring, and as Martin says, conversing about what they find. I love both of these sites. -- tj == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA www.analyticjournalism.com

[FRIAM] Tom Johnson (FRIAM lister) in Venezuela and Panama

2007-01-24 Thread J T Johnson
I will be coming to Maracaibo (Univ. de Zulia) on 6 Feb. for nine days and then going to Panama for a week. Just wondering if there are any FRIAM-ers in either place who would like to have a coffee, beer or chat? All the best, Tom Johnson -- == J. T

Re: [FRIAM] what the sig means

2007-01-10 Thread J T Johnson
. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org -- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA www.analyticjournalism.com 505.577.6482(c) 505.473.9646(h) http

[FRIAM] Hi-speed transfer demo

2007-01-09 Thread J T Johnson
between files... For more information, click herehttp://www.cacr.caltech.edu/news/story.cfm?ID=25 . -- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA www.analyticjournalism.com 505.577.6482(c) 505.473.9646(h

Re: [FRIAM] Peer-Review Prediction Market

2007-01-06 Thread J T Johnson
Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org -- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA www.analyticjournalism.com 505.577.6482(c

[FRIAM] Rich site related to data visualization

2007-01-01 Thread J T Johnson
To the FRIAM gang, snowbound and otherwise For those of us interested in data visualization, I just chanced upon this fine site. Check out: http://eagereyes.org/ -tj -- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA

[FRIAM] Calendar design: Just strange enough to appeal to FRIAM

2006-12-31 Thread J T Johnson
Here's something for non-football lovers on New Year's Day: http://infosthetics.com/archives/2006/12/creative_calendar_design.html --tj -- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA www.analyticjournalism.com 505.577.6482(c

[FRIAM] HOW OLD IS THE GRAND CANYON? PARK SERVIC E WONÂ’'T SAY

2006-12-29 Thread J T Johnson
position of a national park as to the geologic age of the Grand Canyon is 'no comment.' -- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA www.analyticjournalism.com 505.577.6482(c) 505.473.9646(h) http

Re: [FRIAM] yet another test model

2006-12-16 Thread J T Johnson
, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org -- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA www.analyticjournalism.com 505.577.6482(c) 505.473.9646(h) http://www.jtjohnson.com [EMAIL

Re: [FRIAM] a brush with greatness for fans of free software

2006-12-12 Thread J T Johnson
Marcus: Thanks for this link. I had been unsuccessful in my search for something like this. Ah, the power of the well-sourced listserv; may it reign for ever and ever. -tj On 12/12/06, Marcus G. Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: J T Johnson wrote: Here's hoping someone is devoting

[FRIAM] The yin and yang of numbers across cultures

2006-11-30 Thread J T Johnson
-- == J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA www.analyticjournalism.com 505.577.6482(c) 505.473.9646(h) http://www.jtjohnson.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] You never change things by fighting the existing

Re: [FRIAM] WedTech: Web 2.0

2006-11-08 Thread J T Johnson
Neither. I screwed up by not getting to my e-mail early enough in the morning, so I was a no-show. We will be rescheduling, though, possibly for next week.-TomOn 11/8/06, Giles Bowkett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry, did this end up being today or tomorrow?On 11/7/06, Owen Densmore [EMAIL

Re: [FRIAM] voting machine tampering

2006-11-07 Thread J T Johnson
I voted late in morning in Santa Fe. Our paper ballot had candidates on one side, bond issues on the other. We filled in a circle with a ballpoint pen. After filling the ballot, we took it to a guy who instructed us to feed the ballot into a scanner/reader. I did so, and the ballot disappeared.

[FRIAM] Google Alert - crowdsourcing

2006-11-07 Thread J T Johnson
For those interested in Crowdsourcing, some interesting applications related to the US election Tuesday. Esp. check out the second link.-tj-- Forwarded message -- From: Google Alerts [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Nov 7, 2006 10:01 PMSubject: Google Alert - crowdsourcingTo: [EMAIL

[FRIAM] Science and simulation for the greater good

2006-11-05 Thread J T Johnson
A former student of colleague Steve Ross sends this interesting report on how simulation models can/are being used in the real world:I'm the communications officer for the International Research Institute for Climate and Society at Columbia University. The IRI specializes in making forecasts of

[FRIAM] Folo-on to this mornings discussion on complexity and community and connectedness

2006-11-03 Thread J T Johnson
, actionable -- manner?Yeah, it's your homework for the weekend.-tj-- ==J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USAwww.analyticjournalism.com505.577.6482(c) 505.473.9646(h) http://www.jtjohnson.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]You never change things

[FRIAM] A 3-in-one printer, copier scanner available

2006-10-23 Thread J T Johnson
FRIAM-ers in Santa Fe:I have a barely used HP 1210 inkjet (http://tinyurl.com/ybfawr) printer-copier-scanner that I have replaced. I'm prepared to donate it to some good cause, but I want to make it available to any of you for the low, low price of $30, the discounted price of a tri-color ink