Jefferson as President After Electoral College Tie
Almanac highlights Thomas Jefferson election by House in 1801 after an Electoral College tie. Includes note on 36 votes before final choice and Burr’s defeat. Also records 1934 driver education debut, Eagles Greatest Hits release, notable birthdays, a Jefferson quote, and moon phase.
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Egypt’s Revolution Cautions for Durable Reform
Trudy Rubin reflects on Egypt’s nonviolent uprising and warns reforms demand durable political structures. She notes the army’s hold, limited Muslim Brotherhood role, and the need for independent parties, strong leadership, and United States technical support to transform street momentum into lasting democracy.
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Letters to the Editor rails against rail plan and city spending
Readers attack a 53 billion high speed rail proposal and call for drilling for oil locally. Critics warn of taxes, debt, unions, and limited benefit while urging fiscal restraint and government out of transportation. Other letters urge animal welfare accountability and critique city spending and elections.
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Barack Obama
Amtrak
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines from The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines letters to the editor: keep under 250 words, may be edited for brevity and accuracy, include signature full address and phone for verification, and provide mailing fax or email contact details for submission.
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Watson the Jeopardy Machine Faces Human Limits
Stephen Baker argues that Watson shows strong data processing but lacks true understanding. He compares it to Deep Blue and notes humans retain edge in creativity and judgment, suggesting future Jeopardy clues favor implicit reasoning over fact recall.
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Louis Pasteur
Ken Jennings
Brad Rutter
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Deep Blue
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