The above are Edison's words as he spoke into his new invention - the telephone. Naturally I thought that's why IBM named their super-computer "Watson." It's a type of servant and it speaks. (We all heard it on "Jeopardy" last night.)
I was wrong. A little research turned up the fact that the computer was created in the Thomas J. Watson Research Center. This Watson was one of the three original fuondrs of IBM. Born in 1878 (people barely had telephones) and died, aged 82, in 1956. Completion took four years and 25 scientists.
"Watson" and two live, all-time Jeopardy winners competed last night. It was riveting. Frankly, I thought Watson was a little slow on the buzzer a couple of times...The good news is that the competition continues tonight and tomorrow night.
Best In Show
Tonight is the televised "Best in Show" segment of the Westminster Kennel Club. Out here it's on channel USA; I have no idea where it may be in your area. Oh, tickets? one day, general admission $40; two days $75 and reserved seating was $130.
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