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1. The World of Math Online.

Author

Lowry, Kim

Subjects
*WEBSITES, *RECREATIONAL mathematics
Abstract

Features the Web site math.com in California. Introduction of software packages containing mathematical problems; Topics offered in several mathematical operations; Creation of mathematical games and quizzes.

Published
2002

2. California Cubers Take Titles.

Subjects
*RUBIK'S Cube, *RECREATIONAL mathematics, *PUZZLES, *ECONOMIC competition
Abstract

The article reports that Shotaro Makisumi of Pasadena, California become the world's top speedcuber in January 2006. Makisumi solved a Rubik's Cube faster than any other contestant at this year's International Rubik's Cube Competition held at the San Francisco Exploratorium. A Rubik's Cube is a multicolored plastic cube made of interlocking pieces that can be rotated into a multitude of alignments. Makisumi won the title for having an average speedcubing time of 14.91 seconds after three trials.

Published
2006

3. A True Numbers Guy.

Author

Glenn, Kacie

Subjects
*SUDOKU, *PUZZLES, *CONTESTS, *RECREATIONAL mathematics
Abstract

The article discusses how Thomas Snyder, a postdoctoral student in bioengineering at Stanford University Medical Center, defended his titled of individual champion at the World Sudoku Championship in Goa, India. The article explains that Sudoku is a logic-based puzzle solved by filling in a grid, typically nine-by-nine, with single-digit numbers. No number may occur more than once in a column, row, or three-by-three subgrid. It is reported that Snyder solved the Sudoku puzzle in 2 minutes, 26 seconds to win the individual title at the 2008 World

Published
2008

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