jprins

@jprins

SAS and R programmer, Data Scientist, Linux fan, computer geek.

Canada
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Joined November 2008
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  1. Retweeted
    23 Apr 2018

    "To restore privacy, we must stop surveillance before it even asks for consent." Richard Stallman of argues persuasively for mandated data minimization.

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  2. 21 Mar 2018

    Wow, the new sucks so bad. It really has no redeeming qualities. The compare feature is neat, but that's about it. And can we trust the data? See the screenshot listing Enbridge (USA) as TSE:ENB?? Granted it's probably just a label issue, but still...

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  3. 21 Feb 2018

    I just signed the Data Practices Manifesto, which describes the most effective, ethical, and modern approach to data teamwork. Join the movement at

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  4. 12 Feb 2018

    Hi . Neither of my two TV's are Smart TV's. Your recent survey doesn't let me choose "None" and I was forced to choose "1".

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  5. Retweeted
    6 Feb 2018

    [blog] The prequel to the drake R package, a data science workflow toolkit for reproducibility, by Will Landau

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  6. 8 Feb 2018

    Honestly, a Bill to change the Canadian Anthem lyrics? Heritage versus "politically correct"? I won't change how I personally sing it. But I won't stop others from singing it a new way. Bill C-210 seems counter-intuitive for a country that celebrates different points of view.

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  7. 25 Jan 2018

    Personal best on Jan 10. RAN THE FULL 28 MINUTES NON-STOP with increased speeds across the board! Was wrong about my average splat points. I created a computer script to parse my OTF emailed results showing average splat points is 10. My personal best doubled this!

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  8. 23 Jan 2018

    So let's think this through. Intel stock takes an initial dip after spectre/meltdown announced. But since then it has been climbing. Do investors know the lawsuits are piling up? Or are they banking on courts in favour of Intel and everybody buys new chips?

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  9. Retweeted
    5 Jan 2018

    When using public wifi, like in a cafe, it's possible for code to be surreptitiously added to websites, such as to use your device to mine cryptocurrencies, or worse. Protect against this invasion by using a VPN & learn more in our guide.

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  10. 7 Dec 2017

    Canadians (and the world) have one week to read this and save Net Neutrality:

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  11. 5 Dec 2017

    You can filter your Tableau views with URL parameters like this: http://server/#/views/foo/bar?param=val_1,val_2,val_n but what is not explicitly documented is if you wall ALL the values of param...just leave it empty! http://server/#/views/foo/bar?param=

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  12. 30 Nov 2017

    "My research found at least 1.3 million fake pro-repeal comments, with suspicions about many more."

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    26 Nov 2017

    Screenshotting this for when they change their mind, delete it and block the sites they don't like

    We do not and will not block, throttle, or discriminate against lawful content. We will continue to make sure that our policies are clear and transparent for consumers, and we will not change our commitment to these principles.
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  14. 25 Nov 2017

    is a matter that concerns all Internet users. Tell Congress leaders & @SenateMajLdr to stop the ’s reckless plans to kill the rules that keep our Internet open:

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  15. Retweeted
    19 Nov 2017

    Tomorrow is Community Appreciation Day . Thanks for the outstanding work And thank you to everyone else that I did not randomly recall their handle and those of you who don't lurk on Twitter as well! 😃

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  16. 7 Nov 2017

    "pni" for your thoughts? A big thanks to for preparing this holiday buyers guide...Privacy Not Included:

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  17. 25 Oct 2017

    ifconfig is not installed by default on Ubuntu 17.10. Apparently the world uses the ip command and I am the last to know about it...

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  18. 5 Oct 2017

    A person can use up a tank of gas just waiting at Costco to get gas.

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  19. 13 Sep 2017

    "By using Microsoft R you agree to...anonymous usage collection. ...opt-out anytime by typing rxPrivacyControl(FALSE) in the R console."

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  20. Retweeted
    8 Sep 2017

    If you enroll in Equifax's TrustedID bc your data was leaked, you waive your rights to sue Equifax in court or be part of any class action.

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