97 Things Every Programmer Should Know

I've been working my way through this book and have found it enjoyable and instructive. I hope to post a complete review before the weekend.

O'Reilly Blogger Review Program

I just requested my first title since entering the O'Reilly Blogger Review Program: 97 Things Every Programmer Should Know. I'm looking forward to reading and commenting on this book; I have written code in a number of languages and am always interested to read how various programmers approach problem solving.

Research Analytic Services

Research Analytic Services is a company I formed several years ago while between jobs. RAS specializes in creating environments in which a company's data and information assets are coherent and available to meet business needs. Going into 2011, data -- big data -- is a huge topic and promises to be the major information technology market niche for some time.

I am again between jobs and would be delighted if RAS could become a 'going concern.' I have started this blog to help promote the company and to help me organize my thoughts as I track the tech topics that interest me.

Because it is my blog, and my company, I will often blog about other things that interest me: music, novels, food and cooking, and fine beers, wines and liquors.