| France's Bold Drunk-Driving Legislation - Every Car To Carry a Breathalyzer | Open Letter By Eric S. Raymond To Chris Dodd  The Risks of Using Spreadsheets for Statistical Analysis The Risks of Using Spreadsheets for Statistical Analysis Are spreadsheets more hindrance than help in data analysis? Download a free whitepaper to learn more Learn More! This guide examines current information security threats to business and describes techniques for developing a security management strategy that leverages established best practices. Designed for IT professionals and business managers, this guide provides an overview of security threats, their impact on businesses, and, perhaps most importantly, practices and technologies for controlling security risks. Learn More. Learn More! From the Department of not-begging-the-question-at-all sciencehabit writes "New research suggests that the upper classes are more likely to behave dishonorably than those lower on the economic spectrum. 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