Saturday, July 31, 2021

The One and Only Olympic Athlete JESSE OWENS - dead at only 60

 


Look at dat PROPULSION !!!

James Cleveland "JesseOwens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete and four-time gold medalist in the 1936 Olympic Games.[3]

Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history".[4] He set three world records and tied another, all in less than an hour, at the 1935 Big Ten track meet in Ann Arbor, Michigan—a feat that has never been equaled and has been called "the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport".[5]

He achieved international fame at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, by winning four gold medals: 100 meters, long jump, 200 meters, and 4 × 100-meter relay. He was the most successful athlete at the Games and, as a black man, was credited with "single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy", although he "wasn't invited to the White House to shake hands with the President, either".[6]

The Jesse Owens Award is USA Track and Field's highest accolade for the year's best track and field athlete. Owens was ranked by ESPN as the sixth greatest North American athlete of the 20th century and the highest-ranked in his sport. In 1999, he was on the six-man short-list for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Century.

OKAY, this is being interrupted by Ruth Zali Deming. This girl is exhausted, having eaten BBQ  on Scott's deck where a lantern fly tiptoed all across the top railing.

I AM READING RODMAN about Hillary Rodman. 

Not all that good. 

On the other hand the RASPBERRIES from our bush are fabulous!

My TREE THAT HOLDS CUPS arrived today from Amazon.

How the word Amazon has changed with the ages.

Love, RZD 




Thank you The Face of Neilsen Ratings - Memoirs - see way bottom

 

FOR MAINAK MAZUMDAR, DATA IS THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT

<!–tasks—from–>”We measure everything.”

TWO CRISP DOLLAR BILLS WERE IN THE ENVELOPE TODAY FOR ANSWERING 7 minutes of questions

It doesn’t get more comprehensive than that. But that’s how Mainak Mazumdar, our Chief Research Officer for media measurement, sees Nielsen’s role in the market—one characterized by myriad options and seemingly endless variety when it comes to media consumption.

Of course, that role has grown dramatically from when we started more than 90 years ago. Video and audio options have splintered across devices, giving consumers multiple ways to watch, stream and share digital content. While these changes present significant challenges for both Nielsen and our clients, Mainak and his team of more than 300 data scientists approach each new device as an opportunity to do what they do best—deliver cross-platform, representative media measurement in a way that is accurate, timely and useful to clients.

To do so, Mainak has set his team to cracking the codes hidden within the data, unearthing interesting patterns and data points. It’s these “outliers,” as Mainak calls them, that can significantly affect a client’s ability to make accurate predictions.

“Outliers are those use cases that are most interesting—the ones that actually tell you more than the mean,” explains Mainak. “So we are always looking for outlier cases or use cases that we could study, and that actually helps us to prepare for the future.”

The key to unlocking these outliers? For Mainak, it’s simple: Keep the people at the forefront.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA

With an aura of zen that comes out any time he speaks, Mainak’s approach to data might surprise you. The main focus of his high-level mindset isn’t even necessarily about data.

“We are relentlessly focused on studying people,” he says. “We are not studying machines. We are not studying your cell phone or your television. … We collect data from them, but we are interested in understanding how a person, or a household, or a society, or region, or ethnicity, interacts with media. What do you consume? How often? Whom are you consuming with? And how are you reacting to the media? These are pretty important, big principles upon which our measurement framework is built.”

“WE ARE RELENTLESSLY FOCUSED ON STUDYING PEOPLE. … THESE ARE BIG PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH OUR MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK IS BUILT.”

An avid reader of poetry and literature, Mainak breaks the mold of the expected data guy by bringing his creative side into it. To effectively measure humans and the trail of data they leave behind, you need both sides of the brain, according to Mainak. And much like poetry, data has patterns, rhythms and structures that can make or break its quality.

IN SEARCH OF OUTLIERS

Social media is a prime example of where Mainak and his team’s eagle-eyed focus has been able to unlock patterns within the data to predict trends before they happen.

“If you look at the evolution of social media as a category, we have been studying that for the last 10 years. And we have actually predicted pretty well how it’s going to influence and evolve, and how, as a society and consumers, we’re going to embrace it.”

But knowing where the social media landscape is heading isn’t something that comes strictly from looking at data. Just like the people that use those networks, it’s about understanding the platforms, differentiating features and demographics that help make them up.

“When I’m not working, I spend a lot of time on social media, especially Twitter, and I try to consume as much as I can,” says Mainak. “And I do that because it gives me insights into where the media business is moving, and how we could prepare. This allows me to understand how people are consuming media—so when we are designing our measurement systems and processes in terms of the panel and methodologies, we are better prepared.”

“I SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA. IT GIVES ME INSIGHTS INTO WHERE THE MEDIA BUSINESS IS MOVING AND HOW WE COULD PREPARE.”

That clarity has led to some massive developments in how we use those social networks to adapt our models and our expand capabilities. Mainak was heavily involved in the implementation of our Digital Ad Ratings, “integrating our national TV panel with U.S. Census data and Facebook profiles,” as he explains it. “That’s some pretty seminal work, and, from a data science perspective, it opened up a lot of opportunities.”

So while many might think that algorithms and automation will be the lynchpins to success in a future where technology and data prevail, Mainak is keeping people at the heart of the data.

“The more technology becomes all-pervasive in our lives, the more important human judgment is. And I think that’s where a true data scientist can bring both. Yes, we work with a vast, massive amount of data and glean information from it, but we also bring human judgment and interpretation and make sure we’re giving the right insights.”

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SAVE ME THE SHTISEL is the name of my next chapter in my memoirs

Wrote it earlier today by 2 30 pm

Am waiting for the reviews

GONNA CONTINUE READING RODHAM by Curtis Seidenfeld 




Wednesday, July 28, 2021

HELPED ELLEN ORGANIZE HER HOUSE 

Was there quite a while, maybe 2.5 hours or more.

She has new coffee from Starbucks.... Odyssey. She likes it.

I did not drink any today.

We went through the items in the B Altman desk, jampacked!!!

That will go in Ellen's new home.

We went through items in the hutch in the kitchen, that beige cabinet which is a real beauty.

I brought home things I had bought Gram - placemats, lots of b'ful ones.

Sarah if you want em, they're all yours. Or Lynn.

Threw out loads of stuff in a black garbage bag. Garbage comes tonight. They are very strict, said Ellen, but it was great throwing out useless things!

And a lovely crystal pitcher. I had one before from Helene's friend Peter Miraglia, but I poured hot water in it and it cracked.

Sniff sniff.

Before I drove home I poured water on my hair which did keep me cool.

The drive was quite long, about half an hour.

Going thru various crosswalks you had to make sure there were no bicyclists or walkers.

Drank a long cold drink of water when I got home. I don't mind drinking from the faucet instead of Mme Britta.

Also took two lovely shapely clear glasses and washed them.

Need one of those cup hangers for them.

Also swept the living room which Ellen really appreciated.

Love to all

DONNA, I took the shteisel. Very heavy.

ReeRow

 




Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Rembrandt posing with a bust of Archimedes

 Night Sky from the NY Times.


Don't be late, I warn myself.

The great blues singer BUDDY GUY will be on Great Performances in an hour or so,

I just ate a salad so I won't have to forage in my bedroom.

Well, I may eat Tic Tacs, the wild berry variety, thanks to Sister Lynn. 

How did you cope with the heat today?

I stayed inside watching great films.

Was also interviewed by the famous Neilson Ratings. Marina interviewed me. Remind me the morrow to tell you and you and you what she asked and what I answered.

Shall we taste the big berry together now?

BTW, there used to be a tea with that flavor.

It wasn't one of my favorites.





Monday, July 26, 2021

My friends Iris and Art finally found healthy fun dogs n puppies to keep their grieving Scottish Terrier Happy

 My friend from Goddard College, Coach Iris, and her husband Art Fuller, were looking for new dogs or puppies to keep Elijah happy. He was suffering terribly, and finally they found these Scotties and Sealys.





Mazel Tov!!!

Saturday, July 24, 2021

US COINS

 Just got a shiny nickel in the mail to induce me to contribute to one of the dozen solicitations I received in today's mail. WHO is on the nickel below. I do not know! 

JUST MAILED IN my contribution to our writing group called MORE COFFEE PLEASE. It touched upon my performance in THIS IS MY BRAVE. Geez, I couldn't remember the title. 



Coins in circulation[edit]

ValueImageSpecifications[5][6]DescriptionMintedUsageCommon Reference
ObverseReverseDiameterThicknessMassCompositionEdgeObverseReverse
US One Cent Obv.pngWheatback2014.jpg19.05 mm (0.750 in)1.52 mm (0.060 in)1909–1942
3.11 g (48.0 gr)
copper 95%
tin/zinc 5%
plainAbraham LincolnWheat1909–1958wide2wheat cent, wheat penny, wheatie
1943: ?steel/zinc1rare2
1944–1946: ?salvaged brass composition1wide2
1947-1982
3.11 g (48.0 gr)
copper 95%
tin/zinc 5%
wide2
2005 Penny Rev Unc D.pngLincoln Memorial1959–2008widecent, penny
1982–present
2.50 g (38 gr)
Core:
zinc 97.5%
Plating:
copper 2.5%1
see article: 2009 redesignLincoln bicentennial designs2009
US One Cent Rev.pngUnion shield2010–present
Jefferson-Nickel-Unc-Obv.jpgUS Nickel Reverse.jpg21.21 mm (0.835 in)1.95 mm (0.077 in)5.000 g (77.16 gr)copper 75%
nickel 25%3
plainThomas Jefferson (profile)Monticello1938–2003widenickel
NickelObverses.jpgsee article: Westward Journey nickelLewis & Clark bicentennial designs2004–2005
US Nickel 2013 Obv.pngUS Nickel 2013 Rev.pngThomas Jefferson (portrait)Monticello2006–present
10¢Dime Obverse 13.pngDime Reverse 13.png17.91 mm (0.705 in)1.35 mm (0.053 in)2.268 g (35.00 gr)copper 91.67%
nickel 8.33%4
118 reedsFranklin D. Roosevelttorch, oak branch, olive branch1946–presentwidedime
25¢98 quarter obverse.png98 quarter reverse.png24.26 mm (0.955 in)1.75 mm (0.069 in)5.670 g (87.50 gr)119 reedsGeorge WashingtonBald eagle1932–1974, 1977–19985widequarter, quarter dollar
1976 Bicentennial Quarter Rev.pngBicentennial colonial military drummer(1975) 19765
2021 GW crossing Delaware quarter reverse.jpegWashington crossing the Delaware2021
2006 Quarter Proof.pngsee article: 50 State quartersState Quarter Series1999–2008
see article: D.C. and U.S. Territories quartersD.C. and U. S. Territories Quarters2009
2014 ATB Quarter Obv.pngsee article: America the Beautiful quartersAmerica the Beautiful Quarters2010–2021
50¢
US Half Dollar Obverse 2015.pngUS 50 Cent Rev.png30.61 mm (1.205 in)2.15 mm (0.085 in)11.34 g (175.0 gr)150 reedsJohn F. KennedySeal of the President of the United States surrounded by 50 stars1964–1974, 1977–present5limited6half, half dollar, 50-cent piece
Bicentennial 50c.pngIndependence Hall(1975) 19765
$1
1978 dollar obv.jpg1978 dollar rev.jpg38.1 mm (1.500 in)2.58 mm (0.102 in)22.68 g
(0.8 oz)
(350 gr)
reededDwight D. EisenhowerApollo 11 mission insignia1971–1974, 1977-1978limited6large dollar, Ike dollar
1976D Type2 Eisenhower Reverse.jpgLiberty Bell superimposed over the Moon1975-1976
1999 SBA Obv P.png1999 SBA Rev P.png26.50 mm (1.043 in)2.00 mm (0.079 in)8.10 g
(125 gr)
reededSusan B. AnthonyApollo 11 mission insignia1979–1981, 19998limited 6SBA, Suzie B., Anthony
$1
Sacagawea dollar obverse.png2003 Sacagawea Rev.png26.49 mm (1.043 in)2.00 mm (0.079 in)8.10 g
(125 gr)
Core:
 100% Cu
Cladding:  77% Cu,
 12% Zn,
  7% Mn,
  4% Ni
Overall:  88.5% Cu,
     6% Zn,
  3.5% Mn,
    2% Ni
plainSacagaweaBald eagle in flight2000–2008limited7dollar coin, gold(en) dollar, Sacagawea
see article: Native American $1 Coin Actincused inscriptionsNative American Themes2009–present [7]
see article: Presidential dollar coins7LineartPresRev.pngEach deceased presidentStatue of Liberty2007–2016, 2020 (after 2012 not for circulation)dollar coin, gold(en) dollar
see article: American Innovation dollars9

Friday, July 23, 2021

Baubles, bangles and beads

 

As a child I always LOVED jewelry. We'd get catalogs in the mail and I'd page through them.

Mom? Could you please buy me.....

My late mother wore beautiful pearls and a lovely wedding ring, gold, if I remember, studded with diamonds. 

I keep my jewelry in a secret place in the house. Hmm, it might even be here in the composing room where I share a photo on the closet door with the late Steven Weinstein, who may still be writing letters to the editor on Mars. 

Half I keep in a long plastic box, the other in a Giant Tissue box.

Right now, I am wearing my turquoise turtle earrings Sarah bought me in Atlantic City. Luckily I found them and walked around the block in them this morning.


None of these are accurate likenesses, but I just wanted to show you. 

I do have an armed guard at the door.

Thanks, Bill Carr, for posting this on my door post years before you passed of Alz disease. Your wife Carol still lives in your house on the very high hill. I visited thother day. Your son Kevin was mowing the grass. 



Thanks Lynn for this lovely Timex watch. Though it says it stays dry, I don't wanna chance it so I remove when I shower.


Helene gave me a number of these when she moved out of her Bauman Drive House. This one has little designs across it. 215 643 3521. Was that your phone number, HAR? 

Now I've put one on that is made of different stones and affixed with a terribly thin piece of elastic. It is a gorgeous piece of jewelry and I have no idea who gave it to me or why I do not wear it.


Tried to give this away to sister Donna but she didn't want it.

One time when we were in Ocean City, N J, I bought some lightweight earrings in an intricate Chinese pattern.

Still wear em when I can find em.

If only I could photograph these dangling black n white beauties shaped somewhat like a coffin.

Bought some earrings from my friend Elaine Klawans.

What a talented woman, she and Alan are. 

We were at a Democratic Rally at the Upper Moreland High School. I think it was for Kathleen Kane who was later booted out for various improprieties. 

I also met and spoke briefly to Bill Clinton, defender of Haiti. When I had my kidney tplant in 2010, loads of phlebotomists were from Haiti. They had most unusual names. 

Back to Bill Clinton. I'll tell you something, tho. Monica's life was totally ruined. Was it worth it? 


Mom's cloisonné necklace.

When my time comes simply bury me in all this gorgeous jewelry. We'll have an open casket. And YOU help yourself, before the worms get to me, and take what you want.

You know, if there isn't already, there should be a little Golden Book called: A DAY AT THE FUNERAL.