Jim's Articles

Week of 18 June 12: Preserving Data

Jun 14, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

Caveat--this column is not counter to our Housekeeping theme for the year. Don't use it to try to keep things that should go away. Coincidently, several times recentl.... Read More

Week of 11 June 12: Clues

Jun 07, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

It is nice to know what others are thinking. Insight into their approach to matters in the course of a normal encounter can help you in your interaction with them, whe.... Read More

Week of 4 June 12: A Global Warming Perception Study has Broad Implications

May 31, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

An interesting article was published in the journal, "Nature Climate Change" last week. Authors Dan M. Kahan et al did a study on the general knowledge of those who su.... Read More

Week of 28 May 12: Who do you trust?

May 24, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

A recent discussion with an old friend prompted this column. I hope I can come up with a solution that will be outlined here by the time I finish writing, but this may.... Read More

Week of 21 May 12: Run what you have

May 17, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

Often, when visiting mills, people want to engage me in conversations about the latest and greatest capital program. A couple of million here, a few hundred thousand t.... Read More