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Night in the Woods – Play or Pass?

I think it’s safe to say that 2017’s Night in The Woods, developed by the crew at Infinite Fall and published by Finji, has the potential to be an undeniable cult classic in the gaming community. That is, if it isn’t already. Perhaps one of the main reasons that this title has become such an indie darling is due to how Night in the Woods, on one hand, is able to adhere to the fine standards one can expect from……

Robots Can Read and Write Poetry, And It’s Better Than You Think

It’s said that poetry is the elixir of human consciousness. It’s one of the most demanding tasks the human mind can tackle – the noblest literary genre that many have grappled with but few have achieved immortality with. It’s perhaps the summit of all creative and artistic genius.  So it’s no surprise that scientists around the world see poetry as Artificial Intelligence’s magnum opus – it’s Everest. If AI can master poetry, if it can produce lines of verse that stir the……

A Brief History of the Word “Goombah”

What You Need to Know From the Napulitano (Neapolitan) word cumpare Could be a racial slur if used by non Italian-Americans Alternate spellings: gumbah, cumpà, goomba Means associate or accomplice Goombah (pronounced “goom-buh”) is a slang term used to describe people of Italian descent. It’s predominantly used in the USA (mostly in NYC’s Little Italy), it has links to the Mafia (which makes it a bit risqué), as well as Italian organized crime syndicates or people generally of Italian-American origin. But where did the……

Weather Reports – Voices From Xinjiang

A watercolor map is depicted in an image with bright colors, showcasing a variety of different features. The illustration is filled with hues that make the world seem alive. Situated in northwest China, Xinjiang is an autonomous region which is mainly composed of mountains and deserts. It is also the home to various ethnic minority groups, with the Turkic Uyghur people being one of these. The Chinese region of Xinjiang is bounded on the east by Gansu and Qinghai, while……

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