def evenOdd(n:Int) = if(n%2==0) “even” else “odd”

Instead I would have to write this

def evenOdd(n:Int) = {val result = if(n%2==0) “even” else “odd”; result}

In my mind the later is less significantly harder to read. Similar things go for pattern matching where you often write def foo(x:Bar) = x match {case …

A better guideline for Scala is “avoid the ‘return’ keyword.” It’s usually (though not always) a code smell in Scala to have explicit ‘return.’

Quick suggestion, how about topic mapping your research page. There are some good links there and grouping them would make it more powerful to a visitor.

Don’t get me wrong, project management and my next career step here at work is executive level, but I don’t always find it fun.

Yeah I know what you mean with finding a open source CMS that is simple. While working for the Australian Local Government Association and developing MetaNode (http://www.metanode.net/), was to at all times make the system powerful and simple. The challenge we faced was creating that powerful system online that had a simple user interface and acceptable performance. We managed to accomplish the first two but performance would always be impacted.

Open Source CMS (http://www.opensourcecms.com/) is a good portal.

Good to see Joomla is CSS and XHTML valid. WAI is a shame though. Could also do with Dublin Core metadata to enrich the site.

What approach are you taking to UAT the UI? Recommend invest in a consultant that professionalises in that field.

BTW a nice tool for Mac OS X Andy - Rapidweaver (http://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/). It has a simple interface and some powerful plugins. Only downside is the pathetic cheap price…

My only comment, maybe hire a professional content publisher and marketing publisher. Don’t get me wrong, but we geeks don’t always publish content that sells…
Besides that, again, congratulations and well done. I look forward to reading further blogs on how you guys come along in the business.