Monthly Archive for December, 2008

Miscelleanous Musings from Mr. Higgins

Posted in Blog, Computer Science, Math, Sports, Teaching, Video on Dec 29th, 2008

2008 Sports Moment not easily forgotten
Like any other year, the trend is to look back on the year with a view on biggest positive and biggest negative moments.  In the world of sports, being a Cleveland fan can be lonely; however, there is one moment I have not been able to forget about which involves [...]

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted in General on Dec 24th, 2008

Everyone find something to laugh about, cry about, and talk about during this holiday season.  Have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.

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Fooling the Brain

Posted in Teaching on Dec 7th, 2008

I cannot get over this illusion.  I find it so fascinating that the missing "dot" becomes a certain color almost right away when staring at the middle crosshair.  I don’t want to spoil it for anyone.
 

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Logic Puzzle leads toward a week long discovery

Posted in General, Math on Dec 7th, 2008

Beginning of Day 1 Exploration
From the 2008 Mensa Page-A-Day Calendar
Brad set out in a motorboat at 2PM on Saturday with enough fuel for two days.  He arrived at 2PM on Sunday with an empty tank.  With no supernatural or weather phenomena, what happened?

The scenarios coming from my Algebra I students were comical on several levels.  [...]

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