The federal prison is in Sheridan, Oregon which is about sixty miles from me. Most people that visit there go right by my house on 99-W. You pass the federal prison when you visit the casino we go to at times. The prison houses those convicted of federal crimes like tax evasion and spying. The following is the first in a series of six articles about what was going on just minutes from my home:
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2011/05/the_spys_kid_part_1_son_follows_dad_into_dark_world_of_espionage.html
From now on the intersection of 99-W and Roy Rogers Road that I can see from my front porch will be called Spy Crossing. Part two will appear on tomorrow's blog entry.
Remember a couple of months ago when Watson appeared on Jeopardy? Did you wonder what the computer champ was doing now? That question has been answered:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110521/ap_on_hi_te/us_doctor_watson
Did you miss Dozer Day? I did but I wish I hadn't, sounds like a ton of dirty fun.
http://www.oregonlive.com/clark-county/index.ssf/2011/05/loud_machinery_lures_thousands_to_dozer_day_at_fishers_quarry.html
Are you a spy? Are you happy that Watson has moved on to new things? Are you going to drive a bulldozer anytime soon? And of course you can make any comment about today's entry.
PRESIDENTS
"When I took office, only high energy physicists had ever heard of what is called the World Wide Web, now even my cat has his own web page." Born in 1946 this is one of the better presidents in our lifetime but his fist started sixteen straight years of hate politics. He often referred to the Internet as "our new town square." Socks and the presidential dog welcomed students to an Internet tour of the White House. After eight years in office he left with a surplus at hand and his wife went into politics. She served as senator, lost a presidential election, and is now serving in the cabinet at Colin Powell's old position. Which president Am I?
About Me
- William J.
- First, I think the birth sign is wrong. 6-21, some papers say Gemini, some Cancer. Guess that means I have so many personalities that I can do group therapy alone. For those that don't know how to read Google profiles I have put what I really mean in ( ). Hot (Good looking enough to be in movies(if I buy at ticket). A body like a God (Buddha). Romantic (Thinks begging is foreplay.) Physically fit (Heart trouble. Put 911 on speed dial before we get initmate.) Good Provider (has good life insurance in case you forget to put 911 on speed dial.) Loyal (has reference letters from Mom and parole officer.) Intelligent (scored 1600 on his SATS but you have to total the scores of the four times that I took the test.) Looking for someone compatible (Be between 30 & 99 and not inflatable.)
4 comments:
Spying as a family business? When the original spy is incarcerated? Offhand, I'd say there's something awry with the family reasoning.
I wonder how the total amount of information pumped into Watson for medicine will compare to the total for Jeopardy. I guess it will depend on how long the "experiment" goes on, and/or whether he'll be a real medical partner someday (making tons of bucks for IBM, I'm sure). I'm glad he'll only be offering suggestions, though. I don't think I'd want to rely on any computer, however extremely smart, to oversee my medical care.
Dozer Day sounds like a lot of fun, but I'd sure take earplugs.
Hi Pat
It was the quickest way for them to make money. Wait until tomorrow's article and they show a picture of Nathan, he looks like your normal high school student.
I certainly wouldn't want a computer to oversee my medical care but I wouldn't mind a computer diagnosing a problem.
I am betting there were plenty of ear plugs given on on Dozer Day.
Bill
The family spy thing is really sad. Dad's in prison and encouraging his son to follow in his footsteps. And it appears the whole thing was driven, as usual, by money. Sigh.
I like the idea of a computer gathering and coordinating health issue information. Like Pat, I wouldn't want it to make a diagnosis, but if it can provide alternative diagnoses and optional treatment, I think there are advantages. I know doctors are overwhelmed with information and often don't have the time (due to various constraints) to gather all the anecdotal information from a patient, even though some might be key to diagnosis and/or whether current medications or treatments are working.
Dozer Day sound like great fun and a great fund-raiser.
Hi DR
Sorry it took me so long to respond but I couldn't because I couldn't get in through normal channels.
Fortunately, I had an autmoatic post that I had typed yesterday set to post this morning.
You hit the one thing about the spy story that bothered me the most. That the father would get his son involved something not only dangerous but something that could land him in jail.
I am fine with the computer being used for medical purposes. Although maybe computer diagnosis is a bad idea computer research can only help.
Bill
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