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Researchers seek 'humor' from computers
EVANSTON, Ill., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- An Illinois researcher says his team's controversial government-funded "machine-generated humor" project is a serious attempt to model "human cognitive skills." Illinois - United States - United Press International - Humor - Recreation

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:41:55 -0700

Poundstone lends humor, support to Westport fight against homelessness
When stand-up comedienne Paula Poundstone hits the stage of Westport's Levitt Pavilion next week, she will offer a dose of dry wit, political observations, family-based humor and audience interaction.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:58:42 -0700

Humor hotel, 9/1/10
One night, a few years ago, three of my buddies and I went out for a burger. We had a great time and after the meal we decided that it was such a success that we should do it again. We called ourselves “The Burger Boys.” Every week from that point forward, we’d assemble at a restaurant that served hamburgers, we’d all order one, we’d eat it, we’d converse, we’d pay, we’d agree on the time and ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:33:02 -0700

Humor hotel, 8/25/10
It’s not as easy to find a child named after an Apostle as it used to be. Fewer Marks, Thomases, Peters and Pauls are around — which is the polar opposite of when I was growing up. One of my peers has a father, brother and husband all named John. Yet, when she gave birth to a child, she named him Kenya. Kenya is Caucasian and Jewish, and I’m pretty sure no one in his immediate family has ever ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:31:17 -0700

'Rakugo' pro crosses borders with humor
Humor, it is said, rarely crosses borders. Culture-specific references and ingrained social norms often mean jokes that leave audiences rolling in the aisles in the country of origin are greeted with puzzlement, incomprehension and even hostility when translated for foreign audiences. The challenge of presenting Japanese humor in English is compounded by not only linguistic and cultural ...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:05:23 -0700