http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=2211&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Michele McDonoughen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/28364.aspxTue, 03 Mar 2009 12:54:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28364mmcdonoughWhen analyzing data in the Six Sigma quality process, a histogram can be used as a valuable tool. In the opening segment of this series, we'll discuss the usage of this type of chart and how to prepare the data that is to be represented in the histogram as well as give an example. Histograms and Six Sigma The gathering and analysis of data is a...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/reviews/56744.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56744mmcdonoughIn this review, we'll focus on some of the new and improved features found in version 8 of Adobe's ever-popular Photoshop Elements. With an enhanced Organizer and a collection of fresh editing tools, is it worth upgrading to Photoshop Elements 8? What's New in Photoshop Elements 8? At first glance, the latest release of Photosho...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/8217.aspxSun, 21 Sep 2008 06:37:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8217mmcdonoughDespite the myriad of conjectures that surround the origins of the Basque people, this unique culture continues to flourish in today’s world. Is it possible to retain your own cultural identity while immersing yourself in the world around you? Origins of the Basque People Right on the border of France and Spain, in an area known as Euskal...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/15917.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 22:42:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15917mmcdonoughHe may not be Santa Claus, but there are a lot of similarities between the modern Olentzero of Basqueland and his jolly, red-suited cousin. Read on to learn more about the story behind this present-day Christmas figure in the Basque Country. Christmas in Basqueland Almost every region of the world has its own Christmas or Winter Solstice traditions...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/25577.aspxTue, 10 Feb 2009 06:52:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25577mmcdonoughIn this Microsoft Excel tutorial, we’ll describe the MATCH function and how it can be used to determine the position of an item in a list or table. The MATCH Function The MATCH function is a special type of lookup function in Microsoft Excel that will search for a given entry in a table and return the relative row or column position of that v...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/31930.aspxTue, 14 Apr 2009 19:56:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31930mmcdonoughAre you still trying to find that perfect photo editor that offers plenty of features at an affordable price? In this comparison, we take a look at Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate, Photoshop Elements 7, and PhotoPlus X2 to see how they stack up against one another. Search for the Best Photo Editor While there’s really no argument that Photosho...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/16105.aspxSat, 22 Nov 2008 12:12:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16105mmcdonoughWith the 2007 version of Microsoft Excel, nested IF functions became a lot more powerful. We’ll explain more about this type of function and give a specific case when one can be used when assigning letter grades. Nested IF Functions At first glance, the format of a basic IF function in Excel may lead some users to believe that the function ca...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15950.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 11:24:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15950mmcdonoughIf you’re still sorting through spreadsheet data manually, it’s time to learn how some of the functions in Excel can increase your productivity. In this article, we’ll take a look at the IF function and give an example of how it can be used. What is the IF Function? The IF function in Microsoft Excel allows you to check a spec...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/14810.aspxWed, 12 Nov 2008 02:02:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14810mmcdonoughAfter creating a histogram, or any other chart, in Microsoft Excel 2007, there are several ways you can modify it to make it even more visually attractive to your audience. Chart Tools The Chart Tools available in Microsoft Excel 2007 provide a multitude of ways to format any chart for both functional and design purposes. In this article, we’ll sho...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4716.aspxSat, 09 Aug 2008 02:14:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4716mmcdonoughMost people have a natural cautious attitude when it comes to change that can result in an unwelcoming attitude to the introduction of a new project management system. Here are some things to be mindful of when instituting such a system into your small business. Danger, Danger! Nothing can kill a project management system faster than the refusa...