Category Archives: big data

Olympic Dishonesty

Posted on July 26, 2021 by terryshen

  It is hot & humid here in Washington DC with temperature in the low 90’s and Dew Point 71 degree Fahrenheit.  But in comparison, I feel a lot worse for the athletes competing in the Tokyo summer Olympics.  Because … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 25 Jul 2021

Posted on July 25, 2021 by terryshen

Covid-19 cases are on the rise again in all 50 states. Apparently the Delta variant is much more transmissible than previous cases (but not necessarily more lethal).  Majority of the new cases are from the unvaccinated.  So more folks are … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 18 Jul 2021

Posted on July 18, 2021 by terryshen

The US economy is coming back.  However, the supply side is lagging due to the disruptions caused by the pandemic.  As a result, prices across the board are on the rise.  Not a good time to buy if one does … Continue reading →

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More Fires & Floods

Posted on July 16, 2021 by terryshen

  The weather disaster headlines today are concerning:  “The largest wildfire in the US is only 7% contained,” reads the CNN and “Europe floods: At least 120 dead and hundreds unaccounted for,” the BBC.  Are these the writings on the … Continue reading →

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Smart Tech For Dummy?

Posted on July 15, 2021 by terryshen

  As technology goes, things are getting smarter every day.  Consumer items like the smart-watch, s – TV, s-phone, s -door bell are common around us.  They are making me dumber. Why do I feel this way? You see, with … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 11 Jul 2021

Posted on July 11, 2021 by terryshen

Be comfortable in one’s own skin and finding our places in the world are two personal  goals of mine.  The former is pretty much there since I’m retired and less likely to change how I conduct myself.  The later is … Continue reading →

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How Little I Know?

Posted on July 9, 2021 by terryshen

  No joke, everyday, I am dumbfounded by how much I don’t know. New terms (at least new to me), gizmos, or influencers fill the air.  Not that I am trying to keep up with all the latest. Just to … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 4 Jul 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by terryshen

Happy Fourth! America.  Yes the Coronavirus pandemic is still with us, but there are lots to be happy on this holiday. For one, almost 60% of all adults in the US are fully vaccinated and 67% had got at least … Continue reading →

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How Just Is Our Justice System?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by terryshen

  Innocent until proven guilty is a precept under our legal framework.  The process of proving someone’s guilt is conducted inside a courtroom.  But like any human systems, error happens.  The question is how much error can we tolerate? Would … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 27 Jun 2021

Posted on June 27, 2021 by terryshen

This week ushered in the summer solstice for folks in the Northern Hemisphere.  An annual phenomenon representing our planet in relation to the sun.  And yet it receives little fanfares. Apparently, routines don’t attract attentions, but exceptions do. Will we … Continue reading →

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