Databases

A Biometric Tower of Babel

Shelly Yachimovich | Posted 03.11.2012

Shelly Yachimovich

The unrestricted flow of information over the Internet and social networks provides an opportunity to one of mankind's most glorious times. If we don't protect the public, this could easily become a mean of chaos, repression and dominance.

A Sneak Preview of CPSC's Publically Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database

Inez Moore Tenenbaum | Posted 05.25.2011

Inez Moore Tenenbaum

We are grateful for the interest in our new consumer database, and we look forward to our continued partnership to keep children and families safe.

Could Eating a Twinkie While Watching TV Keep You From Qualifying for Life Insurance?

Rob Kall | Posted 05.25.2011

Rob Kall

With the costs for qualifying blood tests soaring past $100, life insurers are starting to look to consumer data to evaluate potential life insurance ...

A Candid Conversation With Outsell's David Curle

Ramon Nuez | Posted 05.25.2011

Ramon Nuez

From what I gathered during our interview, the law firm industry is making a fundamental shift. They are modernizing the shop, using social media to engage communities and demonstrate their legal expertise.

Your Data Rules the World

Scott Yara | Posted 05.25.2011

Scott Yara

Knowledge is power, and we know more than any previous generation could even conceive. We're moving into a world of infinite information. The challenge we face is turning all that information into wisdom.

Why Wolfram Alpha Flopped

Peter Schwartz | Posted 05.25.2011

Peter Schwartz

Let's be blunt: Wolfram Alpha is terrible because Stephen Wolfram doesn't respect and fear data.

Online Assistance Arrives to Combat Voting Hurdles, Glitches and Dirty Tricks

Sarah Granger | Posted 05.25.2011

Sarah Granger

Twitter users are encouraged to report any voting problems with the hashtag #votereport now through Election Day. Specific problems should be sent to @866ourvote along with #EP followed by the state in question, like #EPFL for Florida.