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Humor in Poetry Awaits Readers
Author’s newly published book is a fresh breath of poetic humor

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700

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 - Recreation - Humor

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

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:31:58 -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

Lundholm praises the healing power of humor
NEW ULM - A 51-year-old former homeless wino turned national comedian, author and actor promoted the use of humor to defuse and heal from difficult situations Thursday at a Recovery Month workshop at New Ulm Medical Cente.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:44:08 -0700