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Next Steps for Big Data: Personal Health and Jobs

I’m not crazy about the term “Big Data.”  I think it is overused, but not sufficiently understand.  Two recent articles of interest: one on personal health and one on jobs.

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There are (at least) two major short-comings to today’s forecasting

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A split-panel image illustrating different work ethics that influence global competitiveness. The left side shows a busy, high-paced U.S. office, while the right side depicts a relaxed, leisurely European café.

Global Competitiveness: Why the U.S. Still Has an Edge

I just returned from a four-day trip to Helsinki, and

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Multigenerational American family celebrating together with U.S. flags, representing diversity, immigration, and community in the U.S. immigration decline 2025 context.

U.S. Immigration Decline 2025: First Drop Since the 1960s and What It Means

The U.S. immigration decline 2025 is the first drop in

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