SAS author's tip: Using MLOGIC

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|May 4, 2012

This week’s SAS author’s tip comes from Carol Matthews and Brian Shilling and their book Validating Clinical Trial Data Reporting with SAS.  SAS users have raved about this guide. In her review, Susan Fehrer said “Carol and Brian’s book provides a good overview, practical hands-on tips, and many examples of how to perform [...]

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eBooks, eBooks, eBooks

Sean Gargan
Sean Gargan|February 7, 2012

More than 1,000 attendees from all facets of the Publishing industry gathered in New York in January for the 2012 Digital Book World Conference.  Not surprisingly, the topic of eBooks and their impact on the industry was a focal point of the three day event. Many of the presentations, the [...]

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SAS author's tip: releasing unused space in a SAS data library

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|January 4, 2012

Early in the new year, many of us make decisions designed to make our lives simpler, more meaningful, and less costly. So selecting 2012′s first weekly tip was actually quite easy.  Phil Holland’s revered guide Saving Time and Money Using SAS is a natural fit. I’ve featured a few excerpts from Phil’s work in the past [...]

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An unforgettable customer interaction

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|December 20, 2011

Bad customer service experiences burn into our brains, creating permanent recall. And although we rightfully expect good customer service across the board, truly exceptional customer care is also unforgettable. This month, I featured an interview with SAS Publishing sales representative Sharon Brandon in the new issue of SAS Publishing News. [...]

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New edition! Customer Segmentation and Clustering Using SAS Enterprise Miner

Aimee Rodriguez
Aimee Rodriguez|November 21, 2011

Yes, it’s a holiday week, which means Thanksgiving-related posts and people telling you what they’re thankful for. You know it, you love it. So here’s my shot: I’m thankful for new editions. That’s right—second editions, third editions—if it’s new and updated, I’m all for it. Go with me on this…. [...]

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An editor's experience at WUSS

John West
John West|October 20, 2011

I had the pleasure of attending the Western Users of SAS Software (WUSS) conference last week in San Francisco, and I am amazed at the energy and enthusiasm for all things SAS at the regional user group conferences. It’s truly an exciting and energizing three days where you can learn [...]

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SAS author's tip: TAGSETS.RTF and table of contents

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|August 5, 2011

I bet that many of you reading our blog are familiar with accomplished SAS users and authors Lauren Haworth, Cynthia Zender, and Michele Burlew. Together, they form a powerful triumvirate of SAS experience. If you get a chance to pick up their book Output Delivery System: The Basics and Beyond [...]

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FREE eBook promotion for What's New in SAS 9.3

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|July 20, 2011

contributed by SAS Publishing’s Shelly Goodin There’s been a lot of excitement, inside and outside of SAS, about the recent release of SAS 9.3. And there is a wealth of useful information to keep you informed about the latest offerings. For instance, you can learn more about SAS 9.3 by [...]

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5 Places to Hang Out with SAS Authors

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|April 25, 2011

They’re smart, technically savvy, and accessible. Yes, I am biased but SAS Press authors are a uniquely gifted brain trust for SAS and JMP users. Besides getting to know them from their white papers, books, or author pages—you can interact with them in a variety of places. Here’s a quick [...]

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(Mostly) True Confessions from SAS Global Forum 2011

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|April 11, 2011

Besides experiencing a few Elvis sightings, hanging out with Venus poolside, and temporarily joining a Cirque group–I got a chance to meet some really grounded SAS superstars at SAS Global Forum 2011. And since today is my first day back in the office post-conference, I’m revealing a few marquee moments: [...]

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