Reality Check (rē-ăl’ĭ-tē chĕk) n.
1. An assessment to determine if one’s circumstances or expectations conform to reality.
2. The act of letting a real user try out prototype software.
3. Conversationally, saying “sanity check” means you are requesting a check of your assumptions.
My wife recently notified me that one of my sons was going to need [...]
Transformation (trăns‘fər-mā’shən) n.
1. The act, instance, or state of being transformed
2. A marked change, as in appearance or character, usually for the better.
I have long been a fan of the Transformers and their catchy tagline, “Transformers, more than meets the eye“. In re-watching the summer blockbuster recently, I was once again amazed at the stunning [...]
Enlightenment (ĕn-līt’n-mənt) n.
The act or a means of enlightening; state of being enlightened.
A philosophical movement of the 18th century that emphasized the use of reason to scrutinize previously accepted doctrines and traditions and that brought about many humanitarian reforms.
I have been a little quite lately, for which I apologize, but have been [...]
Reprieve (rĭ-prēv’ 
v.
To postpone or cancel the punishment of.
Temporary relief, as from danger or pain
I have had several people ping me to see if I would elevate a comment that I received for my “Openly Confused: Misys Seeks the Source” article into a main line post. The comment was from the new Vice [...]
Business Model (bĭz’nĭs mŏd‘l) n.
The plan implemented by a company to generate revenue and make a profit from operations. The model includes the components and functions of the business, as well as the revenues it generates and the expenses it incurs.
A business model is a conceptual tool that contains a big set of elements [...]
Concierge (kôn-syârzh’ n.
A staff member of a hotel or apartment complex who assists guests or residents, as by handling the storage of luggage, taking and delivering messages, and making reservations for tours.
A person, especially in France, who lives in an apartment house, attends the entrance, and serves as a [...]
FICO Score (fĭk‘o skôr) n.
1. Financial instrument used to assess the risk of credit applicants2. A risk-based score system used to determine the probability of a borrowers risk of default
I have been talking quite a bit about the convergence of health and wealth in recent months. I am continually reminded of how much [...]
Economist (ĭ-kŏn’ə-mĭst) n.
1. A specialist in economics 2. An economical person.
My father has been a subscriber to the Economist magazine for as long as I can remember. He continually sings its praises and regularly feeds me a steady stream of relevant articles. I have come to appreciate the Economist as the pinnacle [...]
Confusion (kən-fyū‘zhən) n.
Impaired orientation with respect to time, place, or person;
The act of confusing or the state of being confused; an instance of being confused
A disturbed mental state.
There have been several recent articles over the past week regarding Pay for Performance (P4P). I have previously been critical of the current incantation of P4P as it [...]
Quality (kwŏl’ĭ-tē) n.
1. An inherent or distinguishing characteristic; a property 2. Essential character; nature 3. Degree or grade of excellence
I recently had the privilege to be in San Angelo, Texas. While there, I had the occasion to eat at a famous local eatery called Mr. T’s. The restaurant has been in continuous operation since the [...]
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