Monthly Archives: September 2007

  Suppose you’re looking for sources of random numbers. You choose numbers from a newspaper. How random will the numbers be? Answer: not very. This surprising result is called Benford’s Law. This law says that real-world numbers (measurements, populations, stock … Continue reading →

  There are many constants at Microsoft. Offices moves are one of my least favorite. After nearly seven years at Microsoft, I’ve only moved once, a badge of honor I wear proudly. I know many people who’ve moved more than … Continue reading →