The genius of Gauss
One of the most famous stories in mathematics is related to Gauss when he was a little boy. It went as follows: "It was said that to punish the kids …
2015 Blue Jays in Perspective
While I felt disappointment at the moment the Blue Jays lost the playoffs to Kansas City, I believed in retrospect that the Blue Jays had a fantastic season in 2015. …
On Perspective
People tend to view their own problems under a microscope where every little thing looks big, but view other peoples' problems from a tall tower where everything looks small. People …
An Insightful Geometry Problem
Calculate the area of the shaded region. There are many solutions to this problem. One can divide the shaded region into triangles and sum these areas. Alternatively, one might deduct …
Fermat's last theorem
One of the most fascinating features of mathematics is that many theorems are so simple to state but so difficult to prove. A prime example is Fermat's last theorem. …
Prime numbers
Prime numbers fascinate me. They are essentially the building blocks for multiplication. Recall that a positive integer is prime if the only positive integers dividing into are none other than 1 …
Do you compare against others?
I think it is fair to say that everyone compares against other people at some point. It can be a source of inspiration but it can also be detrimental. Often, people …
"Tigerless" Golf
There is virtually no doubt that Tiger Woods was the best golfer seen in the last twenty years. He has helped to elevate professional golf to new heights. The large …
Mathematics: An Art and Science
I have always maintained an interest in mathematics. In this blog, you will see some of my thoughts on this subject. Most people tend to think of mathematics as a …
Into the Playoffs
A dream has just become a reality. After 22 years, the Toronto Blue Jays have finally made it into the playoffs. I can't wait till the first game of the American League …