by Joe Godfrey | Jul 15, 2015 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
The web says that big data is a catch-all phrase for data sets that are so large that traditional processing applications are inadequate. Even though Savvy Analysis is just approaching its 3rd birthday, let’s call it a traditional processing application. On my...
by Joe Godfrey | Jun 15, 2015 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
The comedians are fond of saying “timing is everything”. I think the quality of the material is pretty important, too, but I guess their point is that bad timing can ruin good material, and that comedy is a performance art. You might expect an article...
by Joe Godfrey | May 15, 2015 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
It’s wedding season. When my wife hosts a wedding shower, she organizes a game. She puts small kitchen items into brown paper lunch bags – one per bag – and ties a ribbon around each one. Each guest ties the ribbon around their neck and hangs a bag...
by Joe Godfrey | Apr 15, 2015 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
Last week I heard an oldie but goodie. A couple of veteran pilots were talking to a new pilot about flying single engine planes over rough terrain at night. One of the high-timers said “If the engine quits, you pick a spot, turn on the landing light and if you...
by Joe Godfrey | Mar 15, 2015 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
Spring training is about to wrap up, and opening day is almost here. Last week a friend and I made our annual pilgrimage to Glendale, AZ to immerse ourselves in baseball. Four games in 45 hours. At least in Arizona, spring training and GA are good neighbors. The White...
