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Providing technical tips and support information, written for and by SAS users.![Andrew Ratcliff announces SAS Global Forum Call for Papers!](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sgf/files/2017/01/SASevents-2.png)
I follow Andrew Ratcliff's NOTE: blog, and thought you might want to check out his latest post. I've reprinted it below (you'll notice that I'm a bit behind the times): NOTE: SGF Call for Papers 2013 Opens Tomorrow #sasgf13 The Call for Papers for next year's SAS Global Forum (SGF) opens
![Friday's Innovation Inspiration - Chest thumpin'](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sgf/files/2011/08/30.jpg)
It's always great to hear that SAS users get to thump their chests a bit around statisticians and programmers who are struggling because they are trying to solve problems using software provided by those "other" companies. Now, that's inspiring.
![Friday's Innovation Inspiration - Automated reports and poster ideas!](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sgf/files/2011/08/53.jpg)
This Post-It Note reminds me of a presentation at SAS Global Forum 2012 about automating reports. Of course, these Post-It Notes always remind me of presentations. This week, instead of pointing you to a bunch of past presentations, I'm going to challenge you to use this note as an idea
![Time flies - Time for fall SAS users conferences](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sgf/files/2017/01/SASevents-2.png)
Unbelievable: It's already August. When I was a child, my mother used to talk about how time flies when you become an adult, and that I shouldn't wish my life away by always wanting to be older than my years or longing for something that was just beyond my maturity
![Road trip: WUSS meets in Hollywood this year!](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sgf/files/2012/08/wuss_2012_map.jpg)
Okay - not exactly Hollywood – but it’s only 30 minutes away – so you could visit during the evening or stay the weekend after the conference to do some star-sightings. Long Beach is outside of Los Angeles and close to Hollywood! It’s not too late to sign up for the WUSS (Western
![Friday's Innovation Inspiration - Ratemaking](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sgf/files/2011/08/12.jpg)
In this Innovation Inspiration, a SAS user has developed the insurance rating plans for a country using predictive modeling. How exciting! Additionally, the system adjusts based upon actual experience. This is quite the accomplishment given the complexity of the ratemaking for even a small geographical territory. The comments section reveal the identity of this innovator. Check it out.