The old joke is that George Washington slept in every bed in Pennsylvania. And it is true that if you visit every city, town, village, and hamlet — you will find a sign saying “George Washington slept here”. In fact, if you go to Cambridge Massachusetts and visit Longfellow’s house, […]
US Politics
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Two weeks before the election, a President accuses his sole adversary as running a “criminal enterprise”. To play the Devil’s advocate, let’s assume that he is right. The challenger is a criminal, and his family are criminals, and they have engaged in racketeering — i.e. conspiracy. Now we can’t trust […]
Listen to the political leaders here in the USA talk about wearing face masks to limit the spread and exposure to Covid-19. I don’t have any direct quotes, but actions speak louder than words. Holding a political rally, without practicing social distancing and mandatory mask wearing sets a bad example. […]
In my youth, I was taken to an Atheneum. This was a private library which was an exclusive privilege akin to a golf course, swim club. I was introduced to the difference that privilege can give you. Later, I got a job working in my school library. I reshelved books […]
On March 21, 2020 I predicted 1 million cases by April 17 in New York State using a doubling number of 4 days. Doubling – flattening the curve – part 4 Thankfully, through the use of social distancing, sheltering in place, we were able to flatten the curve. I would […]
As anyone who has played backgammon, players can double the value of the game through the use of the doubling cube, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64. Doubling can be used in many contexts. It can be an important tool in understanding exponential processes. The use of the exponential […]
I read with interest the article in the New York Times, Thursday December 19, 2019, entitled “Police Badgered Boy Accused in Barnard Killing”. I take personal interest in this, because I lived with my big brother up in 125th Street near Morningside park in 1978. It was common knowledge back […]