Showing posts with label Need a Laugh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Need a Laugh. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Political Integrity Day at the Medical Quack–Should Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Join Michael Bloomberg at CodeAcademy to Learn About The Algorithms That Make Him Rich And Better Yet The Ones That Go Rogue & Lose Everyone’s Money?

I have not done a poll in a long time and if you read here often imageenough then you know about “The Attack of the Killer Algorithms” and they are out there with code that goes rogue and some queries that focus more on “desired” results than accuracy.  Some do both like they should, but look at the financial world today, how many “desired” queries exist versus the “accurate” ones?  I don’ t know but it would be interesting to find out:)

If you don’ t know about CodeAcademy visit theirimage website and they have something there for everyone to learn about computer coding and you can do as much or as little as you like but just being a part you’ll learn something and it will help you comprehend the algorithms that work behind the scenes with computer coding that you can’t see, touch or feel, but it’s there.  My next poll will be asking about the members of the Senate banking committee on whether or not they should enroll too:)

“Codecademy is the easiest way to learn how to code. It's interactive, fun, and you can do it with your friends.”



Before you vote though this video from Jon Stewart says it all….”I don’t know” so get some schooling to figure out a better answer on Dodd Frank:) If Michael Bloomberg makes the commitment, what’s wrong with Dimon getting a little smarter with evaluating “risk” models, which are not much more than a bunch of algorithms that give information so they can play with the millions and billions:)  BD 




Poll results can be seen here: 
http://www.vizu.com/poll-results.html?n=253119



Also this is a great educational video about the rogue algorithms on Wall Street and worth watching as Kevin Slavin gives you some insight as how the algos and Wall Street work…if” you are an algorithm the future looks pretty bright but not so much if you are a person, he states.”  BD

Life looks good for the algorithms, not so hot for the humans….


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/15/jon-stewart-senate-jamie-dimon-video_n_1599689.html?utm_hp_ref=comedy

Thursday, June 14, 2012

“The Person the Hardest on Jamie Dimon Was Jamie Dimon” Testifying Before Congress This Week at the Senate Banking Committee Jon Stewart Video

This is classic and from what else I have read pretty much tellsimage the story.  Earlier today I found another priceless comment stating that "Lloyd Blankfein must be happy now that some of the negative shadows are following Dimon” so I guess he can go out in public again:)  Also in the news today, we had this about seniors. 

Attack of the Killer Algorithms Chapter 34–Senior Abuse With Complicated Formulas and Text Written Beyond Normal Levels of Comprehension

Watch this PBS 4 part video series on Wall Street and even cities and municipalities were on the hook and taken advantage of and it gives you the history on how derivatives were born at JP Morgan with young executives on a company trip in Florida years back, they did a good job with their coverage for sure. If the banks can’t figure out their own complicated algorithms, what are seniors and other consumers going to do? 

We need some “tech ”CEOs I think as figureheads that don’t know squat are getting old and like in the video they get to play dumb and everyone believes him in the Senate.   

Now back to to laugh at our spineless Senate and it does make for a very good circus as Jon Stewart points out.  Excuse my language here, but what bunch of “suck ups” as there’s no better way to describe this when you watch the video.  BD   





http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/heather/jon-stewart-knocks-senate-banking-committe

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

US Congress Speaks at a Literacy Level of High School Sophomores–Colbert on Sunlight Foundation Study

This is priceless and perhaps this was why the Constitution had to be read out loud not too long ago:)  Colbert nails it with the fact that this is where many of the lawmakers are. 

Congress Has a Panel on Women’s Health imageand No Women Were Invited At the House Hearing – ”Default Topics” of Abortions and Birth Control Returned to the Floor
Digital Illiteracy Still Plagues Law Makers–Severe Focus on Abortion Rights Proves It–Is This Where Our Lawmaking Knowledge Leaves Off or Even Begins? Scary…


No wonder they can’t see a technology tool when one was presented, but big business did and those “algorithms for profit are stronger than ever” as Congress, like a number of consumers, are naïve and doesn’t admit they exist, but they do in the form of “The Attack of the Killer Algorithms”…happening every day.  Meanwhile, back at the ranch, big business is cracking the “algorithm whips” for profit and without something that can keep up with banks, companies, etc. well we are stuck with what we have, high school literacy and the middle class and poor continue to suffer.  Inside job, the movie does a real good job with talking about “those algos” too.  BD 

IBM Watson Capabilities Being Pitched to Financial Industry-Congress Must Not Have Felt They Needed This So Further Behind We Fall With Effective Intelligent Lawmaking
“Inside Job”–A Learning Experience and Documentary About Financial Algorithms-And Some of Same Exists in Healthcare



Colbert highlighted a study showing that, seven years ago, Congress spoke at the literacy level of a high school junior, and that had dropped to the sophomore level today. “It took them seven years just to be held back a grade,” he joked, and called the issue an outrage, or “Stephen surprisey-frown.” He noted that President “Sparkletalk” is not immune to this problem, as the last State of the Union address was at an 8th grade level, and implored government officials to do better.

“They should talk in a fancy way that shows more respect for the sacred institutions I have no respect for!” Colbert insisted, demanding his “money’s worth” out of elected officials.
RELATED: Study Shows Congress Speaks At The Literacy Level Of High School Sophomores

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http://www.mediaite.com/tv/stephen-colbert-delivers-super-fancy-speech-urging-congress-to-speak-at-a-higher-literary-level/

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Lawmakers in Tennessee Appear Plagued By Digital Illiteracy–Look At This “Gateway Sexual Activity” Bill–Low Common Denominator Laws–Colbert Nails It

Watch the video and if this doesn’t prove how far in the “dark” imagelawmakers are with the inability to address what is really going on in the country and in this case Tennessee I don’t know what does. I had to kind of laugh with the use of the word “Gateway” here as that is a commonly used “tech” term and is used with access servers, virtual servers and so on.  This was just too funny to see the word used in this form. 

I didn’t know we are creating “gateways” for sex now:)  Really this is so funny and I’m sure others in technology have to give this a real chuckle as well.  The sad part of all of this is the digital illiteracy of lawmakers that have no clue how to make laws today and technology is just flat out eating their lunch.  We live in a new era today and to sit in denial and be a “non participant” with technology today hurts others too.  I wish some would read up on what a “gateway” is.  There’s a lot of folks out there who can help educate them too such as doctors who use “gateways” all the time for access to electronic medical records.  Here’s one more great example from a couple weeks ago that shows more digital illiteracy, as they just have to “control” something….



Look No Further Than Wisconsin To See the Connection Between “Digital Illiterate Lawmakers” With New Law “No Web Cams During a Non Surgical Abortion Procedure” - This Says It All!



Holding hands and kissing could be considered “Gateway Sex”.  No condoms on bananas anymore.  “Groin Central Station”…his description here is great.



Digital Illiteracy Still Plagues Law Makers–Severe Focus on Abortion Rights Proves It–Is This Where Our Lawmaking Knowledge Leaves Off or Even Begins? Scary…


I just wonder if they even think about how they look to the rest of the world, and seriously it’s like a bunch of “loose cannons” running around and of course a “digital formatted law” would probably even be a bigger crime <grin>.   This is why I started my series on the Attack of the Killer Algorithms to help educate the public on how processes and formulas run on servers 24/7 making life impacting decisions about all of us and is basically the underlying factor for the “Occupy” movement.  What does one do when you can’t speak to that algorithm or query or yet even reach customer service folks sometimes that work for companies that use them, and they all do. 

Attack of the Killer Algorithms–Digest & Links for All Chapters–How Math and Crafty Formulas Today Running on Servers 24/7 Make Life Impacting Decisions About You–Updated 3-11-2012

We have huge problems with lawmakers, judges, you name it all over the country here and there are a few that are not naïve or that sit in denial but the number of those versus the digitally illiterate are small.  No wonder the rest of the world has to laugh at us at times when we see nonsense as such and it just doesn’t stop as all you have to do is read the news. 

Business analytics are used by banks, corporations, etc. and some generate “accurate” results while others focus on “desired” results, especially when it comes to money and the two should be the same, but they are not.  Just read the news and there are many articles about this topic as some are now starting to dig in and check those algorithms for accuracy as there has been no regulation on how code moves money for the most part and quants have been busted by the SEC for this.  Back to the law, if Colbert didn’t do it for you, here’s a news report and listen to the digitally illiterate discuss the topic.  We are truly in big trouble all over the US with folks on the wrong track and it’s becoming a major circus.  Read below that all but one GOP member voted for the bill and really think hard about who and what your electing in the future please!  BD 





In Tennessee politicians continue to try and legislate morality, instead of making reality-based decisions to address social problems such as teen pregnancy and STDs, with depressing if predictable results: Tennessee ranks 8th worst in the nation for teenage pregnancy. In fact, states with abstinence-only policies ranked dead last.

via the Tennessean. Newsclip clipped from WSMV in Nashville on 4/27/12.

Legislation banning teachers from promoting or condoning “gateway sexual activity” is headed to the governor’s desk after approval by the state House of Representatives on Friday.

The bill, which passed the full Senate earlier this month, would require all state sexual education classes to “exclusively and emphatically” promote abstinence while banning teachers from promoting any form of “gateway sexual activity.” The latter term, which has garnered national media attention and been lampooned by comedian Stephen Colbert, is not specifically defined in the bill.

The vote was 68-23, with all but one Republican for it.


http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com//scarce/gateway-sexual-activity-bill-passes-tn-hous

Thursday, March 29, 2012

The Wrath of Dr. Khan–ER Versus Medicine Video (Humor)

This is just too funny…only an ER doctor…and glad he has a sense of humor too.

 

Wrath of Dr. Khan

 

 

We certainly need a break now and then.  BD

Monday, February 13, 2012

Medical Quack Employs a Kanine Office Manager–Best Thing I Ever Did (Video-Humor)

Every once in a while time for a break and today seemed like a good time to blue maxie2introduce all to my office manager, Max.  He’s very talented and keeps on schedule and gives all the hugs and attention any healthcare blogger could ask for:)

It seems only appropriate that the critters all hang together around here and he’s really the boss and takes “office surfing” seriously while I do the surfing on the web and I just wish he was a better spell checker but you can’t have everything.  He also has a fascination with aviation too when he’s not busy pulling his “duck” around in his little red wagon:)

He’s over at my YouTube Channel which is a mixture of just about anything you can imagine.  BD 

Max–Office Manager at the Medical Quack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHCbYEc_K_c&feature=plcp&context=C3fbdf92UDOEgsToPDskLXfD9A6pbNg7VjbRb2GVV6