Monthly Archives: January 2019

Is It Real? Or . . .

Posted on January 31, 2019 by terryshen

Is it fake? What is to believe?  The old saying that “seeing is believing” is out of the window when computer technology has evolved to a level that makes photoshop (the verb) seem archaic. Aided by advancement in Artificial Intelligence, … Continue reading →

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Machine (Deep) Learning

Posted on January 30, 2019 by terryshen

Machine learning, backbone of modern day artificial intelligence, is getting smarter. No longer does it rely on explicit instructions written by programmers.  Instead, machine learning uses patterns and associations much like the approach of our neural networks. No more long … Continue reading →

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Begin With The End In Mind

Posted on January 29, 2019 by terryshen

Bottom-line upfront: What is you intention?  What do you envision will happen? Knowing the destination is a preference almost second nature to me.  It is like a target which allows me to plan and allocate my resources.  I organize everything … Continue reading →

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On Finding Answers

Posted on January 28, 2019 by terryshen

Finding answers to life’s un-ending questions is a part of what we all do.  Where is Joe?  When will the report be done? How do we . . . etc. Some of these questions are repeats thus easy because we … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 27 Jan 2019

Posted on January 27, 2019 by terryshen

Americans are hopeful people. Our hope is rooted in the principle articulated by the Constitution. Given that hope is the basis of struggle, Donald Trump has been our cause. Not necessary bad, in fact he could be just what the … Continue reading →

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Happy 20th Anniversary SRC!

Posted on January 26, 2019 by terryshen

Might, might, how time flies. Last weekend of January for year 2019 is here. Lo and behold, we are already making history – longest government shutdown ever. Something else worth mention – my running group’s 20th anniversary is this year. … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Is Power? Only If . . .

Posted on January 25, 2019 by terryshen

No.  knowledge is not power.  Not if you don’t use it.   Like books, sitting on the shelves collecting dust, they contain plenty of information but are useless if not used. What makes it even worse is that 90% of our knowledge … Continue reading →

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The Ugly Truth About Humans

Posted on January 24, 2019 by terryshen

The humans’ ability to destroy is killing our planet.  No, not just talking about the climate change, although that is a concern as well.  It is “our distinct efficiency at wiping out life on Earth,” intentionally or not, that is alarming. … Continue reading →

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Blame The Burrito

Posted on January 23, 2019 by terryshen

Not going to complain about the weather.  Why bother? Not going to complain about the government shutdown. Nuff said. If must, the burrito I ate will be my complaint. Not that it wasn’t good.  Too good in fact. That’s why … Continue reading →

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My Morning Routines

Posted on January 22, 2019 by terryshen

I am changing my morning routine. When training for a marathon, my morning routine typically is a run.  For 20 weeks, I have a training plan that transforms me from average Joe to marathon man.  Day in and day out, … Continue reading →

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