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How Google's AlphaGo Imitates Human Intuition

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Markos Kay / Quanta In 1997, IBM’s Deep Blue system defeated the world chess champion, Garry Kasparov. At the time, the victory was widely described as a milestone in artificial intelligence. But Deep Blue’s technology turned out to be useful for chess and not much else. Computer science did not undergo a revolution.

Zoeller's ex-caddie recalls how Woods broke the ice

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By Andrew Both AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - With the Masters' Champions Dinner just one day away, Fuzzy Zoeller's former caddie has disclosed a remark made by Tiger Woods that broke the ice after his employer's controversial comment had put their relationship in the deep freezer. While Woods was on the course in the final round on his way to a 12-stroke victory at the 1997 Masters, his first major title, Zoeller made remarks with racist connotations about what Woods might serve at the following year's Champions Dinner. Zoeller told reporters: "You know what you guys do when he gets in here?

Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus

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Hello friends! I know many of you come here looking for something you can quickly and easily make, and tastes great. Something perhaps for a weeknight dinner when you have maybe only 30 minutes to cook, and even less to clean up afterwards? Here’s a shrimp and asparagus skillet recipe that scores high on all points. It only takes half an hour start to finish, and only uses one pan. And the taste? Wow! I was really surprised by this one.  Continue reading "Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus" »

Smith Optics I/O Recon Goggle For Special Skiers

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Axl Rose to front AC/DC: report

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Axl Rose is already generating excitement over a Guns N' Roses reunion, but a report says he has another project that could thrill even more fans -- fronting AC/DC. The Australian heavy metal veterans halted a tour this month and said they would likely hire a guest vocalist as 68-year-old frontman Brian Johnson was at risk of completely losing his hearing if he kept performing. A radio host in Atlanta, where AC/DC stopped its tour, said that he had spotted Rose in the city and that he was practicing with the band. .

Tribe Called Quest star dies aged 45

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Rapper Phife Dawg, a member of rap pioneers A Tribe Called Quest, dies at the age of 45.

Why Brussels mattered and Istanbul didn't: The double standard on terror

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ISTANBUL—As the Eiffel tower in Paris, the Trevi Fountain in Rome and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin all lit up in the colors of the Belgian flag after Tuesday's bombings, those of us in Turkey felt, once again, how starkly different the world media covers terrorist attacks in our country.