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Month: June 2020

On Don Tillman and Rouché’s theorem

On Don Tillman and Rouché’s theorem

For some reason when I was reading Graeme Simsion's book "The Rosie Project" I kept thinking about the Rouché's theorem. I don't know why really since it does not have much to do with the book (nothing really). You see in complex analysis, the Rouché's theorem is a statement about the zeros and poles of meromorphic functions. It is named after the French mathematician Eugène Rouché and of course has nothing to do with a man that eats a lobster…

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Made by Planet Earth: The Iguazu Falls

Made by Planet Earth: The Iguazu Falls

The falls of Iguazù are located in Argentina and are one of our many natural wonders. Many people travel to see them when they travel to Argentina or Brazil. And they are truly breath taking to behold. Located on the border between these two countries, it is very easy to move from one side to the other during the excursion. The name "Iguazú" is derived from two words that either originate in the Guarani or Tupi language. Translated to "water…

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The Distance Game

The Distance Game

There are many ways we develop to manage being apart. And it is two fold. For those that are required to be away they have homesickness. For those that are missing their loved one heartache. As a society we have developed alternatives to managing the distance with our loved ones! When you're a million miles away, you have to be resourceful. My husband has to travel a lot for his work, though it has gotten less in resent years it…

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