Gender Perspectives in Early Twentieth Century Literature
Exploring gender roles and societal expectations in literature from the early 1900s, this collection delves into the complexities and challenges faced by individuals who defied traditional norms. Through works such as "A Room of One's Own" by Virginia Woolf and "Crazy Jane and the Bishop" by William
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The Humorous Tricks of Stephen Butler Leacock
Stephen Butler Leacock, known for his wit and humor, entertained audiences with clever tricks that were eventually doubted and ruined by a skeptical individual. Despite his efforts, his reputation as a conjurer plummeted. This amusing story highlights the challenges faced by a talented performer.
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The Scopes Monkey Trial: Clash of Cultures and Evolution Debate
Following World War I, the Scopes Monkey Trial in Tennessee marked a pivotal clash between urban and rural cultures over the teaching of evolution. The trial, prosecuted by William Jennings Bryan and defended by Clarence Darrow, resulted in teacher John Scopes being found guilty of violating the ant
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Machine Learning Framework for Programming by Example
A comprehensive exploration of a machine learning framework for programming by example, featuring insights from Aditya Menon, Santosh Vempala, Omer Tamuz, Sumit Gulwani, Butler Lampson, and Adam Tauman Kalai. The framework leverages sequential transformations and steps defined by example input-outpu
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Retroactive Security Approach by Butler Lampson in January 2017
Retroactive security proposed by Butler Lampson addresses the limitations of traditional access control mechanisms. Emphasizing a focus on events that have actually occurred, this approach aims to improve real-world security by enabling accountability, blame assignment, and selective undo capabiliti
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