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Dear Readers,

You may have noticed over the last couple of years, and especially in 2008, that SAS has increased its use of social media as a way to connect with its software users and connect you to each other:

The sasCommunity.org online community continues to grow, so be sure to visit often to find and share useful SAS knowledge. We're also interested in the other places where you are in the Web sphere.

Waynette Tubbs
Editor, SAS Tech Report
What's New
New Forum: SAS® and Assistive Technology »
This forum focuses on using SAS products with accessibility features or with assistive technologies, such as JAWS screen reader and ZoomText screen magnifier.
SAS® Global Forum 2009 »
With today’s economy, it’s more important than ever to get a great return on your investment in SAS, and SAS Global Forum can help. Network and learn with more than 3,500 SAS professionals while sharpening your SAS skills. Register by Feb. 16 and save up to $250!
Debunking Myths About BI on the Mainframe »
Claims that the mainframe is a near-death technology are exaggerated. Conventional wisdom says the mainframe – the "powerhouse" of corporate computing – is simply too costly, too complex and incapable of supporting a comprehensive BI system. Not so.
Meet the Expert: David Biesack »
David Biesack is a Research and Development Software Developer at SAS. Recently, Alison Bolen from sas com ® voices took a moment to talk with him and posted Five Questions with David Biesack. Take a minute — five questions’ worth — to get to know him, too.
SAS® Statistics and Operations Research News »
This quarterly e-newsletter will deliver news and updates specific to statisticians, OR specialists, econometricians and data analysts. Subscribe Today
Tips & Techniques
General Sign-On Steps for the SAS/CONNECT® TCP/IP Access Method »
Detailed instructions for the three steps to sign on using SAS/CONNECT's TCP/IP access method.
Enabling the ARM Log in a SAS® OLAP Server »
Step-by-step instructions for enabling ARM logging in the SAS OLAP Server.
Create Relative Time Calculations in SAS® Web Report Studio Reports »
If your report is based on an OLAP data source that includes a Time dimension, you can create several custom calculations.
How to Hide Code Used in SAS® Stored Processes That Are Associated with SAS® Information Maps »
Using a stored process in an information map is a great shortcut, but it may put sensitive information at risk. Convert the SAS code to a secure stored macro that can be executed within the stored process.
Events
SAS® DI Users Connection
Feb. 10-11
Cary, NC
 		SAS® Global Forum 2009
March 22-25
Washington, DC
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Most Read Articles
Reading Delimited Text Files into SAS® »
If you haven’t used SAS much since your college days, take a look at us now. Here’s a sample of some of the things that have gotten much easier.
FASTats: Frequently Asked-For Statistics »
Alphbetized directory of some frequently used statistics.
Convert Variable Values Using INPUT or PUT »
This sample demonstrates how to convert values from character to numeric or from numeric to character using these functions.
Multimedia
When are synonyms useful? »
Jim Cox, SAS R&D manager for SAS Text Miner, explains the value of synonym substitution in SAS Text Miner and talks about the reasons developers haven’t incorporated Wordnet to create synonym lists for SAS Text Miner.
Babelfishing in your SAS® 9.2 programs »
Did you know that as of SAS 9.2, you can view and edit SAS program content in multiple languages?
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