Man vs. machine: IBM’s Watson Supercomputer squares off against returning Jeopardy! superchamps Ken Jennings & Brad Rutter in what’s being billed as “a landmark test of artificial intelligence” — just in time for February Sweeps. What is a “lede?” [Correct, pick again.] Over three nights this week, these two former champions will defend sapiens both […]
Some of the dance numbers were contrived. Hard to focus on the story when every 15 minutes, Rob Schneider would cheer: “you can do it!!” While hilarious, the bloopers during the ending credits were out of place. Matt Damon’s character continually telling the men he was about to shoot that he also plays Jason Bourne. […]
Feb. 1, 2004 — Julius Peppers forces a Tom Brady fumble with 29 seconds left and Reggie Howard returns it for a touchdown as the Carolina Panthers win Super Bowl XXXVIII, defeating the New England Patriots by a score of 36-29. The two teams combine for a record-setting 44 points in the 4th quarter and there are no […]
They’re finding out now that no cheerleaders are coming! They’re just waking up, I know just what they’ll do. Their mouths will hang open a minute or two, then the Whos down in Whoville will all cry, “Boo Hoo.” First time in the game’s 45-year history, the Super Bowl will be cheerleaderless. Woven into the […]
Ever since my cat caught the chipmunk, she won’t stop meowing in the 3rd person. — Dirk Dachs (@SoapyJohnson) January 21, 2011 More from “THE TWITTER COLLECTION …” >> Follow: @SoapyJohnson onTwitter. >> Comment: Place it on Lucky Dan on Facebook.
Dylan McDermott patiently stirs his decaf latte macchiato in the hopes of introducing warmth to a mid-day Manhattan chill. He’s filled with a sense of harmony where as recently as a few months ago, the actor admits, this current level of confidence had all but escaped him. A phone call nearly 10 years ago — it’s taken the […]
Remember Mama said Ticking, ticking Crazy boy, you’ll only wind up with strange notions in your head Hear it, hear it, ticking, ticking “Ticking” — Lyrics: Bernie Taupin. Music: Elton John. Earlier this month, a crazed gunman lets loose in Tucson — killing six, including a Federal Judge and a 9-year old girl, while wounding 14, among […]
Q. Do you believe in life after love? Something inside me says, I really don’t think you’re strong enough. Can you believe Andrew Luck is staying at Stanford? Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk? A. I admit I don’t have any idea what the hell you’re talking about. I can call 9-1-1 for you — […]
Stanley is a reptile this woman either slept with seven years ago, he hit it and quit it — OR — she had plans to date the lizard and it stood her up. Not a pretty picture however you look at it. To still be this worked up, it goes without saying that Stanley must have been an incredible […]
“I don’t like to think of laws as rules you have to follow, but more as suggestions.” — George Carlin WASHINGTON — A little known provision in an appropriations bill passed in December appears to exempt Congress from all laws, starting Jan. 1. A direct repeal of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 as well […]
