Archive for June, 2007

Math in computer games

30 June 2007

The computer games industry is worth billions. In this article, see how mathematics is an important part of games development.

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Australia’s top Chinese websites

29 June 2007

The changing face of Australia: Chinese websites are popular Down Under because of immigration from China and there are an increasing number arriving from India as well.

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Comparing currencies: street price of cocaine

28 June 2007

One way of comparing the value of world currencies is via the price of cocaine in different countries.

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Bill Gates has seen the light

27 June 2007

Bill Gates gives a speech at Harvard that encourages graduates to use their skill and opportunities to improve the world.

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My Singapore Decade

24 June 2007

This week marks 10 years in Singapore. Here are some reminiscences.

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The Culture Code

23 June 2007

The Culture Code gives an interesting view on world cultures, by outlining the imprinting that goes on at an early age.

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Only 39% right on today’s SAT question

23 June 2007

A lot of students are having trouble doing today’s SAT Question of the Day.

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Lies, damned lies and Bush’s press cronies

21 June 2007

PBS’s Frontline provides an interesting glimpse into the way the press fell asleep at the wheel when Bush and friends tried to dupe the world.

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Where does that math word come from?

20 June 2007

All the history of mathematics terms that you were afraid to ask about.

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Online assessment and cheating

20 June 2007

Big Brother watching while you do an online exam? Will it work?

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