Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Unexpected

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Kareem Carr

by Kareem Carr Traveling, moving, hard drive failures, regular use of public transport and just regular life has left me with a healthy respect for the unexpected. The larger the life-changing step, the greater the number of complicated steps chained … Continue reading →

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Cramming Techniques?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Derek Smith

by Derek Smith Qualifying exams (a.k.a. area exams) are now just two weeks away and I’m finding that each day brings a new wave of emotions. Some days I feel confident, others I am at a complete loss. I have … Continue reading →

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The Witch of Agnesi

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Kareem Carr

by Kareem Carr I recently found out about a book called The Witch of Agnesi. For some reason, I felt some doubt that the title was actually mathematics related. However, when I did look it up, it seems to be … Continue reading →

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