Category Archives: current events

Watson’s Jeopardy Transcript

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Kip

I don’t have the time to copy and paste everything from the J! Archive, which archives all Jeopardy games, but I can at least give you links to every single question and answer in the IBM Jeopardy Challenge. You’ll see … Continue reading →

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For anybody in Egypt who wants to bypass the government blockage of websites…

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Kip

(First, much thanks to Mateo Geoly for posting these IPs on Facebook). Apparently — although for how long this will last, I do not know — you can get around Egypt’s block of communications/social networking websites by using the numerical … Continue reading →

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Republicans on probation

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Kip

As happy as I am with last night’s election results, let me state the following: The Republicans have been given a second chance, and they’re on probation. The polling showed that people are just as sick of Republicans as they … Continue reading →

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Transcript of Stephen Colbert’s testimony before Congress

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Kip

I know a lot of you have been probably looking for a transcript of what Colbert said in front of Congress yesterday on the subject of migrant workers. So here it is. This is not the full transcript; he took … Continue reading →

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Natasha Alam nude in Playboy…link to the pictures from the shoot…NSFW

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Kip

I don’t watch True Blood, but maybe I should… The photos for Natasha Alama’s Playboy shoot, at least a large number of them, can be found here: https://boutique.sk/natasha+alam+playboy **UPDATED 8/25/25 Validated Working** …and I would advise against looking at this … Continue reading →

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Apple to give out free “bumpers”

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Kip

So, Antennagate has come to this: Apple will give out free $30 bumpers, or offer a $30 rebate if you’re like me and already bought one. You can read more about it over here.

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The return of Beavis and Butthead

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Kip

Yep, you heard me. Beavis and Butthead are returning to MTV with 30 new episodes. Or so the “confirmed” rumor goes. I might actually turn MTV on for the first time in thirteen years or so… You can read more … Continue reading →

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The Kia Soul Hamster Ad — Somebody Must PAY

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Kip

Seriously. Whoever greenlighted this idea should be taken out back and put out of his or her misery like Ol’ Yeller. After watching this annoying piece of garbage a few times, I have decided a few things. First, I will … Continue reading →

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PACT Act to take effect at the end of this month

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Kip

Yeah, that’s right, Barry Obama signed the PACT Act (Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking) earlier this year and it’s set to go into effect at the end of this month. What happened to not taxing anybody making less than $200k? The … Continue reading →

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Obama as JFK? Not quite…

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Kip

We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and … Continue reading →

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