For anybody who is interested, here are two online video lecture series from Stanford University:
Statistical Aspects of Data Mining
Also, the data set for the netflix prize.
Despite numerous other unfinished projects, I have decided to learn Ruby.
Regardless of whether you have any actual interest in learning Ruby or not, if your laughing muscles need a work out, may I recommend:
Why’s (poignant) guide to Ruby
It even has a soundtrack.
The Anatomy of Integers and Permutations.
The best part is – they even made it into a screen play.