Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Is there any theory that was discovered or inspired during an examination, quiz or homework?
Answer by Michael Ishigaki:
There's a well-known account of George Dantzig, "the father of linear programming," during his time as a mathematics student at UC Berkeley. One day, Dantzig was running late to a class taught by the famous Jerzy Neyman. When he arrived, he saw three problems on the blackboard and scribbled them down as homework problems. After class, Dantzig began working on solving these three problems. He found two of the problems straightforward and easy, but one of the problems was particularly difficult. He struggled with that third problem until minutes before the homework assignment was due.Six weeks later, on a Sunday morning, Dantzig was woken up by the noise of someone banging on the door of his house. He opened the door and was surprised to see his professor, Jerzy Neyman, at the door holding a handful of papers. His excited professor said, "I've written an introduction to one of your papers! Read it so I can send it out right away for publication!"
As it turns out, two of the three problems on the blackboard were not homework problems, but famous unsolved problems in mathematical statistics. Without knowing it, Dantzig solved two unsolved statistics problems for homework.
Later on, when Dantzig was having difficulty finding a topic for his thesis, Neyman told him to just put his solutions to those two problems into a binder and that Neyman would accept the solutions as Dantzig's thesis.
Sources: George Dantzig , Dantzig Obituary , The Unsolvable Math Problem
Monday, March 18, 2013
From Tumblr: I commented about Touch on GetGlue “@Debseek Thanks. I...
I commented about Touch on GetGlue
“@Debseek Thanks. I was thinking of you, too. I forgot to check in when I watched Nikita on Friday, too.”
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Saturday, March 16, 2013
From Tumblr: A little different than your standard fare! I love...
A little different than your standard fare! I love it!
Levi’s 501 (by Lua P)Friday, March 15, 2013
From Tumblr: 'Doctor Who,' Caroline Skinner Part Ways
'Doctor Who,' Caroline Skinner Part Ways:
Maybe some of you will understand this better than I.
From Tumblr: You stole Lua’s love today. I don’t think...
You stole Lua’s love today. I don’t think she’ll mind.
Mint+pink (by Sora Park)Thursday, March 14, 2013
From Tumblr: bridget-malfoy: So is it just me or does Hetty look earily...
So is it just me or does Hetty look earily similar to Edna Mode….
Just now sharing that observation with a few others.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
From Tumblr: cwnetwork: Check out this revealing script clip from Friday’s...
Check out this revealing script clip from Friday’s all new episode of Nikita! Photo from Writer-Producer Albert Kim’s Twitter @MagicBranch
This is keeping me on edge: The “why trade one when you can save both” theme makes me think that the ratings may have writers pulling out The Hail Mary. Usually it’s one of those pawn-sacrifice move that loses the whole shooting match. What can I say? That’s how I play chess.
From Tumblr: Sunglasses: Allowing you to stare at people without getting caught.
It’s like Facebook in real life…
It’s right there, man — why am I adding anything?
From Tumblr: lookbookdotnu: I should have bought you flowers ♡ (by Emmi...
From Tumblr: ctfxcdailygifs: 1410 #2 CHOCOCHIP COOKIE! That is just too...
1410 #2
CHOCOCHIP COOKIE!
That is just too good! Mine used to ask for chicken, but he’d get all mental and choke on the small bones.
From Tumblr: sparkthemusicblog: Fact, not opinion. I hope my friend sees...
Fact, not opinion.
I hope my friend sees this: I’m sure she knows the expression, but I think she’ll appreciate the image.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
From Tumblr: I’m going to get impatient and take matters into my own...
I’m going to get impatient and take matters into my own hands.
From Tumblr: I see a match in the works, but it’s against my religion...
I see a match in the works, but it’s against my religion to make it happen — not the religious religion, the other one.
From Tumblr: Why do they make me say something when I just want to leave...
Why do they make me say something when I just want to leave love?
GREYSCALE (by Lua P)From Tumblr: I’m watching Nikita “I’m a bit slow. It was...
“I’m a bit slow. It was too interesting. Can I neutralize Amanda?”
2514 others are also watching. Nikita on GetGlue.com
From Tumblr: I’m watching Touch “I’m in a vacuum.” ...
“I’m in a vacuum.”
944 others are also watching. Touch on GetGlue.com
Monday, March 11, 2013
From Tumblr: I just posted something in this vein somewhere recently. The...
I just posted something in this vein somewhere recently.
The Penny Jumper (by Lua P)From Tumblr: I’m watching Cult “DVRing after Nikita while I...
“DVRing after Nikita while I watch Touch.”
1777 others are also watching. Cult on GetGlue.com
From Tumblr: I just unlocked the Nikita: Reunion sticker on GetGlue ...
I just unlocked the Nikita: Reunion sticker on GetGlue
2257 others have also unlocked the Nikita: Reunion sticker on GetGlue.com
Nikita and Amanda are about to play nice! Congratulations, you just unlocked the “Reunion” sticker to commemorate their adulterated team work. Share this one proudly. It’s from our friends at The CW.
From Tumblr: I just unlocked the CULT: Being Billy sticker on...
I just unlocked the CULT: Being Billy sticker on GetGlue
1636 others have also unlocked the CULT: Being Billy sticker on GetGlue.com
Being Billy isn’t the easiest task. Thanks for watching, you’ve unlocked the “Being Billy” sticker. Share this one proudly. It’s from our friends at The CW.
Monday, March 04, 2013
From Tumblr: First 25 to reblog
811k:
- must be following me
- faves will be promoted
Don’t know whether I’ll make it.
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Saturday, March 02, 2013
From Tumblr: I’m watching Cult “In the blood” ...
“In the blood”
41 others are also watching. Cult on GetGlue.com
Friday, March 01, 2013
From Tumblr: I just unlocked the Nikita: With Fire sticker on...
I just unlocked the Nikita: With Fire sticker on GetGlue
1169 others have also unlocked the Nikita: With Fire sticker on GetGlue.com
If you try to cross Nikita, she will beat you down. If you try to extort her, she will beat you down. If you try to check into “With Fire” you will get a great sticker! Congratulations, you just unlocked the “With Fire” sticker! Share this one proudly. It’s from our friends at The CW.
From Tumblr: I’m watching Nikita “Why is nothing in the site...
“Why is nothing in the site guide for “shows on now?” I’m watching.”
1300 others are also watching. Nikita on GetGlue.com
From Tumblr: Michelle M. took the words right out of my mouth. Higher up (by...
Michelle M. took the words right out of my mouth.
Higher up (by Angela L)
