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Numbers
The television show Numbers is one of my favorites. I guess that really shows my geek side. Although they push the envelope a little, numbers and math are definetly a major part of life.
I have been reflecting on numbers for this year, and how my age is starting to show.
31 - Years since I lost the vision in my right eye. I guess since it was at an early age is the reason it does not seem as critical as other things, although I am reminded everytime I open my eyes.
14 - Years since I did chemotherapy. And it amazes [...]
Family Tree Wars Continue: MyHeritage Raises Big Round, Shows Impressive Growth
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Poll Alert: Zogby Interactive General Election Poll
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Christina Aguilera to perform at VMAs, possibly feud with Britney
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Next Saturday I’m going to the University of Glasgow to give talks about some of my favorite numbers: 5, 8 and 24. Different numbers have different personalities, as I try to explain here: Damien Henderson, Do numbers have personalities? You can count on it, The Herald, Sept. 6, 2008. If you can’t attend, you can still pretend. So far I’m only satisfied with this one — click on the title below to see the transparencies… Abstract: The number 8 plays a special role in mathematics due t
A real sense of urgency
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I Wonder Who’s Calling
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