20 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Can't Be Stopped
Jamie Ding is entering elite "Jeopardy!" territory.
The Lawrenceville resident won his 20th game in a row on the quiz show on Thursday, April 9. His winning streak ranks him 7th all-time. Over 20 games, he's won $572,600, ranking 6th all time.
Some episodes, the self-described bureaucrat and law student has been absolutely dominant.
On Wednesday, April 1, Ding, who revealed he is in a book about spelling bees, got a whopping 43 clues correct, two of all-time record.
Who holds the all-time record? Ding, who said he enjoys coming up with bad mnemonics, from an earlier episode in his winning…
Lawrenceville Native Steamrolls 'Jeopardy!' Competition As Win Streak Hits 15
When it comes to "Jeopardy!" it's Jamie Ding's world and we're just living it.
The Lawrenceville resident, who describes himself as a "bureaucrat and law student" won his 15th game in a row in the episode aired on Thursday, April 2. Over 15 wins, he has won $428,000, placing him 11th all time in Jeopardy history.
And the last two nights, he's not just winning, he's dominating. On Wednesday, April 1, Ding, who revealed he is in a book about spelling bees, got a whopping 43 clues correct, two of all-time record.
Who holds the all-time record? Ding from an earlier episode in his winning strea…
10 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Player Continues Winning Streak
Jamie Ding has taken "Jeopardy!" by storm.
The Lawrenceville resident won his 10th game in a row on Thursday, March 26, becoming one of only 19 players in the venerable game show's history to have a winning streak hit double digits. Over 10 days, Ding has won $272,810.
Ding, who describes himself as a bureaucrat and a law student, isn't just winning, he's dominating. On Thursday's episode, he got 32 clues correct and entering "Final Jeopardy!", he had $26,000, more than double his two opponents combined. He walked away with $27,008.
On an episode last week, Ding set a "Jeopardy!" record wi…
Davey Johnson Dies, Won ’86 World Series As Mets Manager
Davey Johnson, the blunt, data‑driven manager who delivered the 1986 Mets’ last World Series crown, has died.
The 82-year-old Johnson's death came on Friday, Sept. 5, capping a singular run as both standout second baseman and elite skipper whose Mets tally of 595 wins remains a franchise record. A cause of death has not yet been released.
Born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in Texas, Johnson starred as a slick‑fielding second baseman, winning three Gold Gloves (1969–71) and making four All‑Star teams (1968–70, 1973).
He played for the Orioles (1965–72), Braves (1973–75), Phill…
Tom Lehrer, Legendary Satirical Songwriter And Mathematician, Dies At 97 in Cambridge
Tom Lehrer, the legendary musical satirist, mathematician, and former soldier, died over the weekend at the age of 97 at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Lehrer gained notoriety for his sharp wit and dark sensibilities in songs such as “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” “The Vatican Rag,” and “The Old Dope Peddler.” His music was constructed much like a math equation, turning logic in on itself to unveil a larger world.
While he is best known for songs that satirized politicians, public figures, social institutions, and the Cold War, his music career was remarkably short-lived. He …
First Us-born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome
In a historic celebration, Pope Leo XIV, the first United States-born pontiff in the nearly 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, made a pledge to work for unity during his inauguration mass on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter's Square in Rome.
Addressing a crowd of over 200,000, including many world leaders, he expressed gratitude for the support he has received as he steps into his new role after Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday, April 21.
“Following the death of Pope Francis, we felt like sheep without a shepherd," Pope Leo said. "Yet, having received his final blessing on E…
From Math Class To The Vatican: Villanova Alum Named First American Pope
The Catholic Church made history on Thursday, May 8, naming its first American pope — and he’s a math whiz from Villanova.
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:06 p.m. Rome time, signaling the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, of Chicago, as the 267th pope in the Church’s 2,000-year history. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.
At 6:06 p.m. Rome time, Thursday, May 8, white smoke emanated from the Sistine Chapel's chimney
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The conclave began just a day earlier on Wednesday, May 7, and concluded in either the fourth or fifth round of vo…
Hudson County Math Tutor Omar Pershad, 30, Mourned As 'Old Soul, Fast Walker'
Omar Pershad, a 30-year-old Jersey City resident, died on Saturday, July 22, according to his obituary.
Pershad was a mathematics tutor at Hudson County Community College and a graduate of Hudson County Community College, New Jersey City University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, his obituary reads.
He was described as an "old soul", who enjoyed dancing, music, meeting new people and was a voracious walker, according to his obituary.
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Drexel University Grad, DelCo Native Bradford Greene Dies At 32
Delaware County native Bradford Greene died on Aug. 3 at the age of 32.
Born in Newtown Square, and most recently a resident of Denver, CO, Greene had a passion for traveling, family, mathematics, and poker, his obituary says.
In May of 2018, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University, and in May of 2020, he received his Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Denver, according to his obituary.
Brad is survived by his girlfriend, Hannah Agosta, his mother Barbara Greene, his sister Tina Manes, his brother Matt Manes and Sister-in-law Becky Manes.…
Longtime WestConn Professor Who Lived In Ridgefield, Redding, Danbury Dies At 94
A retired professor at Western Connecticut State University where a math scholarship is named in his honor has died.
Edwin Arthur Rosenberg, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science died Saturday, May 25 in Natick, Mass. He was 94.
Rosenberg lived in Ridgefield, Redding and Danbury, and most recently was a resident of Whitney Place in Natick, Massachusetts.
Born Sept. 4, 1924, Rosenberg was a meteorologist during World War II. He married Carol Eichberg Corn in 1946, graduated from MIT in 1947, then earned an MBA from NYU and a master's in teaching at Columbi…
Horace Greeley High School National Merit Semifinalist Samuel J. 'Sabrina' Kaplan Dies At 17
Samuel J. "Sabrina" Kaplan of Chappaqua, an accomplished student at Horace Greeley High School, died of metabolic causes on Friday, Sept. 17 in Syosset at the age of 17.
Later in life, Sam's chosen name was Sabrina. The name Sabrina and appropriate pronouns will be used out of respect for her journey and her wishes.
Sam is survived by mother, Nicole Turano of Chappaqua; grandparents Margot and Vincent Turano of Carmel; father David Kaplan, stepmother, Alice and younger half-siblings, Natalie, Arthur and Benjamin of Syosset.
Sabrina's was born on Jan. 19, 2001 in New York City. S…
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