Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
The Meaning of Veterans Day in 2015
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| Fun times on my brother's Navy ship! |
My great-grand uncle, whom we called 'Lolopop,' (which is a take on the Filipino word for grandfather, 'Lolo') served in WWII.
While I was too young to remember his stories, what I do remember is when anyone was suffering from a back pain or strain, they would go to Lolopop and he would give this intense massage that was feared by many.
That's because he served in the medical division and it all made sense as I got older. Boy do I remember how painful those massages were, but how healing they were as well.
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Lolopop passed away many years ago, but his memory still lives on. And it's days like these that remind me of his legacy.
But for many Veterans who served our country in the past, they're suffering from a lack of support in their own home country. Yes, the same country that they put their life on the line for.
Take a look at this link:
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/signs-of-progress-in-the-va-backlog-of-disability-claims/
Veterans were not getting the medical attention in a timely manner. The CBS article says the number of claims in the disability backlog has dropped, which means more and more are being seen.
So for me, Veterans Day 2015 means more than a 'thank you' for your service, but ensuring the veterans who can't take care of themselves anymore will not go ignored.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Photos: The future of data analytics in sports
Brooklyn - The stats about how effective Steph Curry's shots have been since the beginning of the NBA season are just bonkers.
His average field goal attempts and actual shots made are absolutely fascinating.
Which leads me to the significance of digesting data analytics so that fans can get a different perspective on their favorite athletes.
Take a look at how ESPN integrated such data into their programming during the #sportsfest conference.
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