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Paradoxes that exist in logic all have two things in common: self-reference and contradiction. A simple and well known paradox is the liar paradox, expressed as "I always lie."
2010-05-30 02:28:45
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NORMAN, Okla. - Prolific mathematics and science writer Martin Gardner, known for popularizing recreational mathematics and debunking paranormal claims, died Saturday. He was 95.
2010-05-22 11:39:54
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Suruchi Dayal (18) scored 88.4 per cent in the Class XII Board examinations. With this percentage and a Commerce background, she thought she could manage to pursue BSc (H) Mathematics in most of the esteemed colleges in Delhi University. But she had reason to be confused at the time of admission to her course of choice. Being a Commerce student, I was in a dilemma about whether I can get ...
2010-05-31 02:32:04
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Edit or's note: In light of the recent death of Martin Gardner, we are republishing this article from the August 1998 issue of Scientific American. Gardner wrote the "Mathematical Games" column for Scientific American from 1956 to 1981 and continued to contribute columns on an occasional basis for several years afterward . This article, which includes four puzzles by Martin Gardner, was his ...
2010-05-29 07:11:55
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ACCOMPLISHMENT: Frazier graduated from Savannah State University earlier this month with a double major in chemistry and mathematics. He has been accepted into Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) graduate program in chemistry. HOMETOWN ...
2010-05-31 06:11:00
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Along with his deeply intellectual books on mathematics and history, sulphurriver.net leaves Russell's legacy permanently stamped on the mind of everyone who sees it. One of his friends and fellow author, Dr. Jim Presley of Texarkana, said "On May 24 ...
2010-05-31 10:21:00
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He also consulted on the establishment of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and on public school desegregation efforts. In a decision to seek another role in Quaker education, in 1984, Stewart became Head of Abington Friends School ...
2010-05-31 10:50:00
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com, he wrote, “Poker is a game based on mathematics (probability and expectation in particular) and should be treated this way. Bets, folds, raises, bluffs, and all poker decisions should be evaluated solely on their expected value, not because a ...
2010-05-31 10:14:00
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Matt participated in National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Honor, Math Team, Knowledge Bowl, Student Technologists and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines, Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines, University of the Philippines ChargEEEng ...
2010-05-31 11:26:00
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OSU mathematician to lead Bernoulli Society Edward Waymire, a professor of mathematics and statistics at Oregon State University, has been chosen president-elect of the Bernoulli Society for Mathematical Statistics and Probability. In two years ...
2010-05-31 11:12:00
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The number of degrees Northwestern State University awarded in the areas of science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) set records at the conclusion of the 2009-10 academic year as the university strives to fulfill needs in the region’s ...
2010-05-31 10:57:00
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Tim Jenny grew up in Remsen knowing that he wanted to become a teacher, and one day a school principal. Currently a member of the mathematics faculty at James A. Green A. School, Jenny will have the opportunity to head up the Dolgeville high school ...
2010-05-31 06:54:00
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Recreational mathematics is a good way to develop one's mind," Fishman said. "Math improves one's ability to develop useful thinking skills." DocFish is similar to Go Fish in that students must make pairs to win, but instead of using the face value ...
2010-05-31 09:31:00
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Georgia Boatman received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. "There are many teachers doing wonderful jobs with science every day. I feel honored that I was ...
2010-05-31 03:12:00
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program, but literacy, art and music and athletic activities will be integrated into Kaleidoscope as well. The center will also invite special guests and take field trips. Kaleidoscope will run 9 a.m ...
2010-05-31 02:00:00
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