All hope is not lost, fellow calculators: http://www.translate.google.com

Google will translate the website from Dutch to English (just tried myself,
actually). First, copy the url of his site in the box, then choose 'Dutch >
English', and then hit the Translate button.

Naturally, the English will be a bit broken here and there, but I had no real
trouble understanding some of Bouman's tutorials.

Good luck! :)

--- In MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com, Nathaniel Day <mentalmath09@...>
wrote:
>
> Unfortunately, I do not understand dutch although I see that many words are
similiar to english.
> However, your website looks amazing. I really enjoy the image at the top of
you with all the numbers written behind you. the website looks promising. maybe
there could be a way to have an english option, if all else fails I could start
learning a little dutch.
>
> signed,
> Nathaniel S. Day
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: A.W.A.P. Bouman <awap.bouman@...>
> To: mental calculation <MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Mon, October 12, 2009 11:35:17 AM
> Subject: [Mental Calculation] Fw: site
>
>  
>
> ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
> Van: A.W.A.P. Bouman
> Aan: Bouman, A.W.A.P.
> Verzonden: maandag 12 oktober 2009 16:30
> Onderwerp: site
>
> Dear fellow calculators,
>
> the name of the site is http://www.willembo umanrekenen. nl
>
> and this is the link too.
>
> There is also another mailaddress: hoofdrekenen2008@ hotmail.com
>
> I reserve this for calculating affairs, but you have my standard address too.
>
> Let me know if it works: my calculation abilities are - fortunately - better
than my computer ones.
>
> Regards,
>
> Willem Bouman
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Dear fellow calculators,

Thanks for your compliments, I am overwhelmed!

I hope to be able to share my knowledge with you, as knowledge to be kept for
your own does not serve any reasonable goal.
Besides, I wonder if there are so very unique and secret techniques that only
these ones can give a solution.

Overmore: there is hope for you!!
Thursday I'll be operated on my right meniscus.
For you the beneficial consequence is that I have to take rest for it, that I
may not cycle and drive a car during a week. So then I have the time to make
some translations Dutch/English. This wil not be perfect English, but not so bad
that you cannot understand.

About the translations in computerprograms I am not very optimistic. I am a
member of a males choir and had the computer translated an English hymn in
Dutch. The result of it is really ridiculous, believe me.

Regards,


Willem Bouman

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Questions of MSO are very more exciting as questions of MCWC!
I think MCWC must include some exercices as MSO. The competition would be more
interesting!

         Valentin Barraud

























[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hello there!
 
May I have your kind permission to share your comment with the rest of the
persons running the MSO? I would like to show these people that there is support
for the event. If you prefer not to allow this, you have my assurance that I
will respect your decision to the full.

Best regards,
 
George Lane

--- On Tue, 13/10/09, V@lentin <hamidouvalentin@...> wrote:


From: V@lentin <hamidouvalentin@...>
Subject: Re: [Mental Calculation] Gert is MSO champion for the 6th time!
To: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 13 October, 2009, 5:41 PM


 



Questions of MSO are very more exciting as questions of MCWC!
I think MCWC must include some exercices as MSO. The competition would be more
interesting!

         Valentin Barraud














[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
















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Dear Valentin,

Uff, this is a tricky point. What to be done when the two tournaments are the
same?

Willem Bouman



   ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
   Van: V@lentin
   Aan: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
   Verzonden: dinsdag 13 oktober 2009 17:41
   Onderwerp: Re: [Mental Calculation] Gert is MSO champion for the 6th time!


     Questions of MSO are very more exciting as questions of MCWC!
   I think MCWC must include some exercices as MSO. The competition would be more
interesting!

            Valentin Barraud














   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hello everyone,

I just started practicing my multiplication very seriously and want to know
about the experiences of the more competent calculators. Can you remember when
you first started doing 2 digit by 2 digit multiplications? how accurate and in
what time could you complete one (how many seconds)? how quickly can you do them
now after your training? also I would like to know if you believe that everyone
can acheive a high level of competency. Can any person become a great calculator
or are you born this way. is it a matter of training or capacity from genetics?

thank you sincerely,

Nathaniel Day

Good morning Nathaniel,

This is a pure personnal answer, of which I wonder if it helps you. Last weekend
was a "rekenwonderweekend", a meeting of Jan van Koningsveld, Robert Fountain
and me. The same question was discussed. The only thing I remember that in the
4th class of my primary school, of course we did already multiplication, as "in 
a flash" all the 2×2 multiplications were in my mind. I did never study them as
1×2, till 99×99. Simply it was there. I have not a trace of explanation. 100%
exact, in a flash.

This means in fact not much. Alberto Coto and Jan van Koningsveld and some more
do the 8×8 multiplications much faster than I do.

To which level one can come: I have no idea. Of course talent is the decisive
factor. Intelligence is a factor. And : training.
As far as I know there is no "calculating prodigee" test.

So: go on.

Regards,

Willem Bouman









   ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
   Van: mentalmath09
   Aan: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
   Verzonden: woensdag 14 oktober 2009 18:55
   Onderwerp: [Mental Calculation] Mental Calculation Competence


     Hello everyone,

   I just started practicing my multiplication very seriously and want to know
about the experiences of the more competent calculators. Can you remember when
you first started doing 2 digit by 2 digit multiplications? how accurate and in
what time could you complete one (how many seconds)? how quickly can you do them
now after your training? also I would like to know if you believe that everyone
can acheive a high level of competency. Can any person become a great calculator
or are you born this way. is it a matter of training or capacity from genetics?

   thank you sincerely,

   Nathaniel Day





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

To the beginners and next generation of mental calculators,

‘If you have recently pursued this endeavour or are considering it I would
like to welcome you on everyone’s behalf and hope you achieve everything you
desire. Before you begin though please heed my impression of the field as I have
(only just) fulfilled the seemingly incompatible criteria of being unbiased and
drawing on personal experiences so that you, at some intermediary stage, do not
feel dissatisfied or even betrayed by the mesmeric performances, grandiose books
(not yours George) and eccentric but wonderful people that make up the field.’

Firstly I must state that although some people call it an art and others call it
a science it is in fact mostly a mind sport. I stress the word mostly as it
definitely has some of the former fields’ elements though it lacks sufficient
scope for creativity and beauty to be recognised as an art and almost never
calls upon the scientific method in its own right (usually drawing on
established knowledge in pure mathematics and computer science). As it involves
a set of restricted disciplines and routines performed by humans competitively
with advancements revolving around performances it is best to describe it as the
mental analogue to track and field athletics.

Secondly is a list of the functions of this activity:

What mental calculation will do:
• Improve concentration â€" Drills lasting more than 10 minutes requiring
concentration (it can’t be too automatic or you’re not pushing hard enough)
will do this.
• Improve confidence â€" With numbers goes without saying but being good or
getting better at something gives you a sense of self worth which gives you all
round confidence.
• Improve logical rigor â€" You will find that in day to day life whenever
there is a single and unambiguous goal in mind you will achieve it in the most
efficient and correct (logical) manner.
• Love improvement â€" ‘I’ll break the 10 minute barrier any day now.’
‘I might get 100 right in under a minute today.’ Thoughts like these show
you’re beginning to love improvement.
• Evoke your sense of self discipline â€" You will feel more compelled to
finish tasks.
• Inspire intellectual interest â€" Once you see the benefits of hard work the
impact can be enormous.
• (may do) Make people expect something of you â€" If you show off or put
people on the spot for an ego boost. Get used to people making you their first
port of call because they expect results quickly and correctly. It’s very
tricky for people to know you can do this and not want to test it.

What mental calculation will not do:
• Make you a genius â€" A genius is someone who shows exceptional insight and
creativity. You may already be a genius, I don’t know but if you’re not and
you want to be please don’t fall into the trap of thinking that half an hour
of this, Rubik’s cubes, crosswords or Sudoku everyday is going to make you one
(it may have contributed to your success in years to come though). Also, please
don’t believe that you’re already there because of an educational test mark
or IQ score.
• Make you good at mathematics- Arithmetic is only a small part of
mathematics. It will give you intuition and interest in other sub disciplines of
mathematics but don’t think the knowledge of calculus, geometry or even number
theory is going to appear magically within your mind, simply read about them if
you want to know about them.
• Increase your memory dramatically in differing respects â€" Even if you
remember thousands of numerical results remembering verses of Shakespeare,
someone’s name or even what you had for dinner two nights ago won’t happen
without some effort on your part and why shouldn’t it? Memories are based on
familiarity, fondness and importance (so if you never read it, don’t really
like it or use it...).

Finally, here is a list of requirements for getting the most out of this hobby:
• A random problem generator- You must practice addition, multiplication and
factorisation daily at least. To do this I recommend using the site
www.random.org and either working with raw data or using programming skills to
format the data in a user friendly way for printed work. It is possible to be
very environmentally friendly (I use no more than 7 sheets per week- double
sided) but if you want to stick to the computer here are some valuable
resources:
-http://www.memoriad.com/memoriadsoftware.asp
-http://www.jimmyr.com/blog/Speed_Math_Trainer_Program_126_2006.php
-http://www.learningwave.com/chapters/tools/integer.html
-I have created a program in the files, but understandably you might not want to
download it as it is an executable so I am trying to convert it into a web
application at the moment.
Alternatively go for a stroll and use licence plates and phone numbers for your
material (one of the beauties of this hobby).
• A period of time where you are alert and there is no stress or distraction-
Don’t do it after an exhausting day. You can’t improve if you haven’t got
some reserves within or you’re thinking about something else. Sometimes though
it can be quite an escapism tool. If you want to become world class permit
yourself something like 2 hours a day and always have it in the back of your
mind.
• The push- When you’ve got a nice routine going (multiplying 2 two digit
numbers 20 times per day) and you’ve kept it going for a month, great. But to
make child’s play you’ve got to make things more difficult. Try 3 digit
numbers, try target times, it is absolutely essential that you push yourself to
the next level, the longer you leave it the harder it is to break or change a
routine.
• To throw yourself off- You have to have confidence in your abilities. If
done correctly shaking your practice schedule can do wonders for this. At some
point takes a day off one particular activity completely. It is important to
learn that some of what you’ve worked for is yours for keeps. It’s very
common to fear that your abilities will vanish if you don’t practice
incessantly. This applies in particular to those trying to memorise a particular
set of results, your long term memory won’t feel if it needs to make deep and
safe connections if it has to summon the knowledge every day.
• Begin all over again- Never done something before? Try it. It sounds silly
but one year into serious calculating I had never learnt the fast square root
technique. So like a complete novice I asked for help and tried with my own
examples now I use it every other day. At no point is it too late to learn a new
technique.

I do hope this has helped beginners. If I can get positive feedback or
constructive criticism I will go on to outline some valuable training
strategies.
  - Sincerely Josh

Dear Josh (or Joshua),

I am very experienced in this field and have been 'listening' to this group and
must say that there are errors in your 'what mental calculation will not do'
section:

>You are confused as to what a genius is. Puzzles are something which all
geniuses can be measured by. IQ tests are a standard measure of genius (mine is
160 meaning I am at least as clever as Einstein). Oh and do not insult academic
grading systems (as we know 'A's in chains indicate big brains').
>Mathematics is all about numbers. I don't think I've ever seen any maths that
can't be reduced to numbers.

Take my advice here are my times:

Addition: 10m 20s
Multiplication: 3m 12s

From Tim W.

--- In MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com, "JF" <jsh.flynn@...> wrote:
>
> To the beginners and next generation of mental calculators,
>
> ‘If you have recently pursued this endeavour or are considering it I would
like to welcome you on everyone’s behalf and hope you achieve everything you
desire. Before you begin though please heed my impression of the field as I have
(only just) fulfilled the seemingly incompatible criteria of being unbiased and
drawing on personal experiences so that you, at some intermediary stage, do not
feel dissatisfied or even betrayed by the mesmeric performances, grandiose books
(not yours George) and eccentric but wonderful people that make up the field.’
>
> Firstly I must state that although some people call it an art and others call
it a science it is in fact mostly a mind sport. I stress the word mostly as it
definitely has some of the former fields’ elements though it lacks sufficient
scope for creativity and beauty to be recognised as an art and almost never
calls upon the scientific method in its own right (usually drawing on
established knowledge in pure mathematics and computer science). As it involves
a set of restricted disciplines and routines performed by humans competitively
with advancements revolving around performances it is best to describe it as the
mental analogue to track and field athletics.
>
> Secondly is a list of the functions of this activity:
>
> What mental calculation will do:
> • Improve concentration �" Drills lasting more than 10 minutes requiring
concentration (it can’t be too automatic or you’re not pushing hard enough)
will do this.
> • Improve confidence �" With numbers goes without saying but being good or
getting better at something gives you a sense of self worth which gives you all
round confidence.
> • Improve logical rigor �" You will find that in day to day life whenever
there is a single and unambiguous goal in mind you will achieve it in the most
efficient and correct (logical) manner.
> • Love improvement �" ‘I’ll break the 10 minute barrier any day
now.’ ‘I might get 100 right in under a minute today.’ Thoughts like these
show you’re beginning to love improvement.
> • Evoke your sense of self discipline �" You will feel more compelled to
finish tasks.
> • Inspire intellectual interest �" Once you see the benefits of hard work
the impact can be enormous.
> • (may do) Make people expect something of you �" If you show off or put
people on the spot for an ego boost. Get used to people making you their first
port of call because they expect results quickly and correctly. It’s very
tricky for people to know you can do this and not want to test it.
>
> What mental calculation will not do:
> • Make you a genius �" A genius is someone who shows exceptional insight
and creativity. You may already be a genius, I don’t know but if you’re not
and you want to be please don’t fall into the trap of thinking that half an
hour of this, Rubik’s cubes, crosswords or Sudoku everyday is going to make
you one (it may have contributed to your success in years to come though). Also,
please don’t believe that you’re already there because of an educational
test mark or IQ score.
> • Make you good at mathematics- Arithmetic is only a small part of
mathematics. It will give you intuition and interest in other sub disciplines of
mathematics but don’t think the knowledge of calculus, geometry or even number
theory is going to appear magically within your mind, simply read about them if
you want to know about them.
> • Increase your memory dramatically in differing respects �" Even if you
remember thousands of numerical results remembering verses of Shakespeare,
someone’s name or even what you had for dinner two nights ago won’t happen
without some effort on your part and why shouldn’t it? Memories are based on
familiarity, fondness and importance (so if you never read it, don’t really
like it or use it...).
>
> Finally, here is a list of requirements for getting the most out of this
hobby:
> • A random problem generator- You must practice addition, multiplication and
factorisation daily at least. To do this I recommend using the site
www.random.org and either working with raw data or using programming skills to
format the data in a user friendly way for printed work. It is possible to be
very environmentally friendly (I use no more than 7 sheets per week- double
sided) but if you want to stick to the computer here are some valuable
resources:
> -http://www.memoriad.com/memoriadsoftware.asp
> -http://www.jimmyr.com/blog/Speed_Math_Trainer_Program_126_2006.php
> -http://www.learningwave.com/chapters/tools/integer.html
> -I have created a program in the files, but understandably you might not want
to download it as it is an executable so I am trying to convert it into a web
application at the moment.
> Alternatively go for a stroll and use licence plates and phone numbers for
your material (one of the beauties of this hobby).
> • A period of time where you are alert and there is no stress or
distraction- Don’t do it after an exhausting day. You can’t improve if you
haven’t got some reserves within or you’re thinking about something else.
Sometimes though it can be quite an escapism tool. If you want to become world
class permit yourself something like 2 hours a day and always have it in the
back of your mind.
> • The push- When you’ve got a nice routine going (multiplying 2 two digit
numbers 20 times per day) and you’ve kept it going for a month, great. But to
make child’s play you’ve got to make things more difficult. Try 3 digit
numbers, try target times, it is absolutely essential that you push yourself to
the next level, the longer you leave it the harder it is to break or change a
routine.
> • To throw yourself off- You have to have confidence in your abilities. If
done correctly shaking your practice schedule can do wonders for this. At some
point takes a day off one particular activity completely. It is important to
learn that some of what you’ve worked for is yours for keeps. It’s very
common to fear that your abilities will vanish if you don’t practice
incessantly. This applies in particular to those trying to memorise a particular
set of results, your long term memory won’t feel if it needs to make deep and
safe connections if it has to summon the knowledge every day.
> • Begin all over again- Never done something before? Try it. It sounds silly
but one year into serious calculating I had never learnt the fast square root
technique. So like a complete novice I asked for help and tried with my own
examples now I use it every other day. At no point is it too late to learn a new
technique.
>
> I do hope this has helped beginners. If I can get positive feedback or
constructive criticism I will go on to outline some valuable training
strategies.
>  - Sincerely Josh
>

Thanks for the great advice!

I'm going to pick up 'Mind Games' by George Lane soon, and see how well I can
complete the problems created by those random generators you posted. :P


--- In MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com, "JF" <jsh.flynn@...> wrote:
>
> To the beginners and next generation of mental calculators,
>
> ‘If you have recently pursued this endeavour or are considering it I would
like to welcome you on everyone’s behalf and hope you achieve everything you
desire. Before you begin though please heed my impression of the field as I have
(only just) fulfilled the seemingly incompatible criteria of being unbiased and
drawing on personal experiences so that you, at some intermediary stage, do not
feel dissatisfied or even betrayed by the mesmeric performances, grandiose books
(not yours George) and eccentric but wonderful people that make up the field.’
>
> Firstly I must state that although some people call it an art and others call
it a science it is in fact mostly a mind sport. I stress the word mostly as it
definitely has some of the former fields’ elements though it lacks sufficient
scope for creativity and beauty to be recognised as an art and almost never
calls upon the scientific method in its own right (usually drawing on
established knowledge in pure mathematics and computer science). As it involves
a set of restricted disciplines and routines performed by humans competitively
with advancements revolving around performances it is best to describe it as the
mental analogue to track and field athletics.
>
> Secondly is a list of the functions of this activity:
>
> What mental calculation will do:
> • Improve concentration â€" Drills lasting more than 10 minutes requiring
concentration (it can’t be too automatic or you’re not pushing hard enough)
will do this.
> • Improve confidence â€" With numbers goes without saying but being good or
getting better at something gives you a sense of self worth which gives you all
round confidence.
> • Improve logical rigor â€" You will find that in day to day life whenever
there is a single and unambiguous goal in mind you will achieve it in the most
efficient and correct (logical) manner.
> • Love improvement â€" ‘I’ll break the 10 minute barrier any day now.’
‘I might get 100 right in under a minute today.’ Thoughts like these show
you’re beginning to love improvement.
> • Evoke your sense of self discipline â€" You will feel more compelled to
finish tasks.
> • Inspire intellectual interest â€" Once you see the benefits of hard work
the impact can be enormous.
> • (may do) Make people expect something of you â€" If you show off or put
people on the spot for an ego boost. Get used to people making you their first
port of call because they expect results quickly and correctly. It’s very
tricky for people to know you can do this and not want to test it.
>
> What mental calculation will not do:
> • Make you a genius â€" A genius is someone who shows exceptional insight
and creativity. You may already be a genius, I don’t know but if you’re not
and you want to be please don’t fall into the trap of thinking that half an
hour of this, Rubik’s cubes, crosswords or Sudoku everyday is going to make
you one (it may have contributed to your success in years to come though). Also,
please don’t believe that you’re already there because of an educational
test mark or IQ score.
> • Make you good at mathematics- Arithmetic is only a small part of
mathematics. It will give you intuition and interest in other sub disciplines of
mathematics but don’t think the knowledge of calculus, geometry or even number
theory is going to appear magically within your mind, simply read about them if
you want to know about them.
> • Increase your memory dramatically in differing respects â€" Even if you
remember thousands of numerical results remembering verses of Shakespeare,
someone’s name or even what you had for dinner two nights ago won’t happen
without some effort on your part and why shouldn’t it? Memories are based on
familiarity, fondness and importance (so if you never read it, don’t really
like it or use it...).
>
> Finally, here is a list of requirements for getting the most out of this
hobby:
> • A random problem generator- You must practice addition, multiplication and
factorisation daily at least. To do this I recommend using the site
www.random.org and either working with raw data or using programming skills to
format the data in a user friendly way for printed work. It is possible to be
very environmentally friendly (I use no more than 7 sheets per week- double
sided) but if you want to stick to the computer here are some valuable
resources:
> -http://www.memoriad.com/memoriadsoftware.asp
> -http://www.jimmyr.com/blog/Speed_Math_Trainer_Program_126_2006.php
> -http://www.learningwave.com/chapters/tools/integer.html
> -I have created a program in the files, but understandably you might not want
to download it as it is an executable so I am trying to convert it into a web
application at the moment.
> Alternatively go for a stroll and use licence plates and phone numbers for
your material (one of the beauties of this hobby).
> • A period of time where you are alert and there is no stress or
distraction- Don’t do it after an exhausting day. You can’t improve if you
haven’t got some reserves within or you’re thinking about something else.
Sometimes though it can be quite an escapism tool. If you want to become world
class permit yourself something like 2 hours a day and always have it in the
back of your mind.
> • The push- When you’ve got a nice routine going (multiplying 2 two digit
numbers 20 times per day) and you’ve kept it going for a month, great. But to
make child’s play you’ve got to make things more difficult. Try 3 digit
numbers, try target times, it is absolutely essential that you push yourself to
the next level, the longer you leave it the harder it is to break or change a
routine.
> • To throw yourself off- You have to have confidence in your abilities. If
done correctly shaking your practice schedule can do wonders for this. At some
point takes a day off one particular activity completely. It is important to
learn that some of what you’ve worked for is yours for keeps. It’s very
common to fear that your abilities will vanish if you don’t practice
incessantly. This applies in particular to those trying to memorise a particular
set of results, your long term memory won’t feel if it needs to make deep and
safe connections if it has to summon the knowledge every day.
> • Begin all over again- Never done something before? Try it. It sounds silly
but one year into serious calculating I had never learnt the fast square root
technique. So like a complete novice I asked for help and tried with my own
examples now I use it every other day. At no point is it too late to learn a new
technique.
>
> I do hope this has helped beginners. If I can get positive feedback or
constructive criticism I will go on to outline some valuable training
strategies.
>  - Sincerely Josh
>

Hi Nathaniel,
 
I think most people can become good calculators, though not necessarily great
ones. We all have the ability to learn; some people have this ability in
abundance, some more sparsely. Personal application is important, and the will &
desire to succeed. It is also vital to remember that not everyone will be suited
to mental calculations, although this will generally be a matter of attitude
rather than of mental capacity.
 
I really can't remember when I started on any particular format of mathematical
problems, but I can remember that I have always liked working with numbers; this
is a key fact in my achievements. A person will almost always do better at
something if they choose to do it & like it, rather than being thrown into it
without recourse.
 
And as for the classic 'nature versus nurture' debate, there is strong evidence
that persons born top older parents are likely to have greater levels of
intelligence. Intelligence is also a key factor in determining the 'ultimate'
level of personal success in a field such as mental calculations.
 
Regards,
 
George Lane

--- On Wed, 14/10/09, mentalmath09 <mentalmath09@...> wrote:


From: mentalmath09 <mentalmath09@...>
Subject: [Mental Calculation] Mental Calculation Competence
To: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 14 October, 2009, 6:55 PM


 



Hello everyone,

I just started practicing my multiplication very seriously and want to know
about the experiences of the more competent calculators. Can you remember when
you first started doing 2 digit by 2 digit multiplications? how accurate and in
what time could you complete one (how many seconds)? how quickly can you do them
now after your training? also I would like to know if you believe that everyone
can acheive a high level of competency. Can any person become a great calculator
or are you born this way. is it a matter of training or capacity from genetics?

thank you sincerely,

Nathaniel Day
















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Hello Tim, Josh, and anyone else who is reading this.
 
I am also very experienced in this field, and I believe that what Josh has said
is very valuable. There may well be the odd error or two, but that's part of
being human. We all, without any exception, make mistakes.
 
Far more important than pointing out any such errors is the fact that there is
much accurate information in Josh's message to the group. Surely we should thank
Josh for his insight into the MC world, his willingness to assist beginners &
other newcomers, rather than boast about being at least as clever as Einstein.
Incidentally, Einstein is dead - so he's not being particularly clever at this
precise moment.
 
And by the way, Tim - your 'advice' only gives times, not tasks. What exactly
do you do in the times you have stated? And what are your accuracy scores for
these tasks?
 
For the record, I would like to point out that the files section of this group
contains a copy of my 'Pegasus' training file, this being a Microsoft Excel
workbook with many random number generators producing almost 2,000 different
problems of about two dozen different types. I am currently working on an
extended version of this file.
 
I would also like to take this opportunity to ask, once again, if there is
anyone in this group who might be interested in setting (or helping to set) the
questions for the Mental Calculations World Championship in 2010. I know it's a
long way off, but time is not in the habit of standing still.
 
Best regards to all,
 
George Lane

--- On Thu, 15/10/09, timothywhiscombe <timothywhiscombe@...> wrote:


From: timothywhiscombe <timothywhiscombe@...>
Subject: [Mental Calculation] Re: Start here all beginners
To: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 15 October, 2009, 3:40 PM


 



Dear Josh (or Joshua),

I am very experienced in this field and have been 'listening' to this group and
must say that there are errors in your 'what mental calculation will not do'
section:

>You are confused as to what a genius is. Puzzles are something which all
geniuses can be measured by. IQ tests are a standard measure of genius (mine is
160 meaning I am at least as clever as Einstein). Oh and do not insult academic
grading systems (as we know 'A's in chains indicate big brains').
>Mathematics is all about numbers. I don't think I've ever seen any maths that
can't be reduced to numbers.

Take my advice here are my times:

Addition: 10m 20s
Multiplication: 3m 12s

From Tim W.

--- In MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com, "JF" <jsh.flynn@. ..> wrote:
>
> To the beginners and next generation of mental calculators,
>
> ‘If you have recently pursued this endeavour or are considering it I
would like to welcome you on everyone’s behalf and hope you achieve
everything you desire. Before you begin though please heed my impression of the
field as I have (only just) fulfilled the seemingly incompatible criteria of
being unbiased and drawing on personal experiences so that you, at some
intermediary stage, do not feel dissatisfied or even betrayed by the mesmeric
performances, grandiose books (not yours George) and eccentric but wonderful
people that make up the field.’
>
> Firstly I must state that although some people call it an art and others call
it a science it is in fact mostly a mind sport. I stress the word mostly as it
definitely has some of the former fields’ elements though it lacks
sufficient scope for creativity and beauty to be recognised as an art and almost
never calls upon the scientific method in its own right (usually drawing on
established knowledge in pure mathematics and computer science). As it involves
a set of restricted disciplines and routines performed by humans competitively
with advancements revolving around performances it is best to describe it as the
mental analogue to track and field athletics.
>
> Secondly is a list of the functions of this activity:
>
> What mental calculation will do:
> • Improve concentration �" Drills lasting more than 10 minutes
requiring concentration (it can’t be too automatic or you’re not
pushing hard enough) will do this.
> • Improve confidence �" With numbers goes without saying but being
good or getting better at something gives you a sense of self worth which gives
you all round confidence.
> • Improve logical rigor �" You will find that in day to day life
whenever there is a single and unambiguous goal in mind you will achieve it in
the most efficient and correct (logical) manner.
> • Love improvement �" ‘I’ll break the 10 minute
barrier any day now.’ ‘I might get 100 right in under a minute
today.’ Thoughts like these show you’re beginning to love
improvement.
> • Evoke your sense of self discipline �" You will feel more
compelled to finish tasks.
> • Inspire intellectual interest �" Once you see the benefits of
hard work the impact can be enormous.
> • (may do) Make people expect something of you �" If you show off
or put people on the spot for an ego boost. Get used to people making you their
first port of call because they expect results quickly and correctly.
It’s very tricky for people to know you can do this and not want to test
it.
>
> What mental calculation will not do:
> • Make you a genius �" A genius is someone who shows exceptional
insight and creativity. You may already be a genius, I don’t know but if
you’re not and you want to be please don’t fall into the trap of
thinking that half an hour of this, Rubik’s cubes, crosswords or Sudoku
everyday is going to make you one (it may have contributed to your success in
years to come though). Also, please don’t believe that you’re
already there because of an educational test mark or IQ score.
> • Make you good at mathematics- Arithmetic is only a small part of
mathematics. It will give you intuition and interest in other sub disciplines of
mathematics but don’t think the knowledge of calculus, geometry or even
number theory is going to appear magically within your mind, simply read about
them if you want to know about them.
> • Increase your memory dramatically in differing respects �" Even
if you remember thousands of numerical results remembering verses of
Shakespeare, someone’s name or even what you had for dinner two nights
ago won’t happen without some effort on your part and why
shouldn’t it? Memories are based on familiarity, fondness and importance
(so if you never read it, don’t really like it or use it...).
>
> Finally, here is a list of requirements for getting the most out of this
hobby:
> • A random problem generator- You must practice addition, multiplication
and factorisation daily at least. To do this I recommend using the site
www.random.org and either working with raw data or using programming skills to
format the data in a user friendly way for printed work. It is possible to be
very environmentally friendly (I use no more than 7 sheets per week- double
sided) but if you want to stick to the computer here are some valuable
resources:
> -http://www.memoriad .com/memoriadsof tware.asp
> -http://www.jimmyr. com/blog/ Speed_Math_ Trainer_Program_ 126_2006. php
> -http://www.learning wave.com/ chapters/ tools/integer. html
> -I have created a program in the files, but understandably you might not want
to download it as it is an executable so I am trying to convert it into a web
application at the moment.
> Alternatively go for a stroll and use licence plates and phone numbers for
your material (one of the beauties of this hobby).
> • A period of time where you are alert and there is no stress or
distraction- Don’t do it after an exhausting day. You can’t
improve if you haven’t got some reserves within or you’re thinking
about something else. Sometimes though it can be quite an escapism tool. If you
want to become world class permit yourself something like 2 hours a day and
always have it in the back of your mind.
> • The push- When you’ve got a nice routine going (multiplying 2
two digit numbers 20 times per day) and you’ve kept it going for a month,
great. But to make child’s play you’ve got to make things more
difficult. Try 3 digit numbers, try target times, it is absolutely essential
that you push yourself to the next level, the longer you leave it the harder it
is to break or change a routine.
> • To throw yourself off- You have to have confidence in your abilities.
If done correctly shaking your practice schedule can do wonders for this. At
some point takes a day off one particular activity completely. It is important
to learn that some of what you’ve worked for is yours for keeps.
It’s very common to fear that your abilities will vanish if you
don’t practice incessantly. This applies in particular to those trying to
memorise a particular set of results, your long term memory won’t feel if
it needs to make deep and safe connections if it has to summon the knowledge
every day.
> • Begin all over again- Never done something before? Try it. It sounds
silly but one year into serious calculating I had never learnt the fast square
root technique. So like a complete novice I asked for help and tried with my own
examples now I use it every other day. At no point is it too late to learn a new
technique.
>
> I do hope this has helped beginners. If I can get positive feedback or
constructive criticism I will go on to outline some valuable training
strategies.
> - Sincerely Josh
>
















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Hi all,
 
I'm not sure I'd want to trust an automatic translator/interpreter. Apparently,
the English phrase 'out of sight, out of mind' (meaning that you don't think
about something so much if you can't see it) translates into Japanese & back
into English - returning as 'Invisible lunatic'.
 
Another example is the old saying 'the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak'.
This means that I want to do something but I simply, physically, can't do it.
This has been translated into Russian and back into English, returning as 'The
vodka's good, but the meat's gone off'.

Hmm....
 
Regards,
 
George

--- On Mon, 12/10/09, Musaab <ionyth@...> wrote:


From: Musaab <ionyth@...>
Subject: Re: [Mental Calculation] Fw: site
To: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 12 October, 2009, 7:15 PM


 



All hope is not lost, fellow calculators: http://www.translat e.google. com

Google will translate the website from Dutch to English (just tried myself,
actually). First, copy the url of his site in the box, then choose 'Dutch >
English', and then hit the Translate button.

Naturally, the English will be a bit broken here and there, but I had no real
trouble understanding some of Bouman's tutorials.

Good luck! :)

--- In MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com, Nathaniel Day <mentalmath09@ ...>
wrote:
>
> Unfortunately, I do not understand dutch although I see that many words are
similiar to english.
> However, your website looks amazing. I really enjoy the image at the top of
you with all the numbers written behind you. the website looks promising. maybe
there could be a way to have an english option, if all else fails I could start
learning a little dutch.
>
> signed,
> Nathaniel S. Day
>
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: A.W.A.P. Bouman <awap.bouman@ ...>
> To: mental calculation <MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com>
> Sent: Mon, October 12, 2009 11:35:17 AM
> Subject: [Mental Calculation] Fw: site
>
>  
>
> ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
> Van: A.W.A.P. Bouman
> Aan: Bouman, A.W.A.P.
> Verzonden: maandag 12 oktober 2009 16:30
> Onderwerp: site
>
> Dear fellow calculators,
>
> the name of the site is http://www.willembo umanrekenen. nl
>
> and this is the link too.
>
> There is also another mailaddress: hoofdrekenen2008@ hotmail.com
>
> I reserve this for calculating affairs, but you have my standard address too.
>
> Let me know if it works: my calculation abilities are - fortunately - better
than my computer ones.
>
> Regards,
>
> Willem Bouman
>
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>
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Yes, and 999 comes back from German as No No No!!

--- On Thu, 15/10/09, George Lane <george972453@...> wrote:

> From: George Lane <george972453@...>
> Subject: Re: [Mental Calculation] Fw: site
> To: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, 15 October, 2009, 6:57 PM
> Hi all,
>  
> I'm not sure I'd want to trust an automatic
> translator/interpreter. Apparently, the English phrase 'out
> of sight, out of mind' (meaning that you don't think about
> something so much if you can't see it) translates into
> Japanese & back into English - returning as 'Invisible
> lunatic'.
>  
> Another example is the old saying 'the spirit is willing
> but the flesh is weak'. This means that I want to do
> something but I simply, physically, can't do it. This has
> been translated into Russian and back into English,
> returning as 'The vodka's good, but the meat's gone off'.
>
> Hmm....
>  
> Regards,
>  
> George
>
> --- On Mon, 12/10/09, Musaab <ionyth@...>
> wrote:
>
>
> From: Musaab <ionyth@...>
> Subject: Re: [Mental Calculation] Fw: site
> To: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, 12 October, 2009, 7:15 PM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> All hope is not lost, fellow calculators: http://www.translat e.google. com
>
> Google will translate the website from Dutch to English
> (just tried myself, actually). First, copy the url of his
> site in the box, then choose 'Dutch > English', and then
> hit the Translate button.
>
> Naturally, the English will be a bit broken here and there,
> but I had no real trouble understanding some of Bouman's
> tutorials..
>
> Good luck! :)
>
> --- In MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com, Nathaniel Day
> <mentalmath09@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > Unfortunately, I do not understand dutch although I
> see that many words are similiar to english.
> > However, your website looks amazing. I really enjoy
> the image at the top of you with all the numbers written
> behind you. the website looks promising. maybe there could
> be a way to have an english option, if all else fails I
> could start learning a little dutch.
> >
> > signed,
> > Nathaniel S. Day
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ____________ _________ _________ __
> > From: A.W.A.P. Bouman <awap.bouman@ ...>
> > To: mental calculation <MentalCalculation@
> yahoogroups. com>
> > Sent: Mon, October 12, 2009 11:35:17 AM
> > Subject: [Mental Calculation] Fw: site
> >
> >  
> >
> > ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
> > Van: A.W.A.P. Bouman
> > Aan: Bouman, A.W.A.P.
> > Verzonden: maandag 12 oktober 2009 16:30
> > Onderwerp: site
> >
> > Dear fellow calculators,
> >
> > the name of the site is http://www.willembo umanrekenen. nl
> >
> > and this is the link too.
> >
> > There is also another mailaddress: hoofdrekenen2008@
> hotmail.com
> >
> > I reserve this for calculating affairs, but you have
> my standard address too.
> >
> > Let me know if it works: my calculation abilities are
> - fortunately - better than my computer ones.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Willem Bouman
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Hello,

The first calculator to achieve a perfect score in the square roots category (to
calculate the square roots of ten 6-digit numbers to 8 correct digits) in an
official competition is Selçuk Soner Akgül (Turkey).

He achieved this on 6 September 2009 at the Memoriad Turkey
(http://www.memoriad.com.tr). The time (7:37 minutes) is the first world record
in this category.

Congratulations!
Ralf

http://meview.metro.co.uk/Video.aspx?id=54633

what is this technique? Thanks!

I agree with Josh.

I can calculate the 10 digits 10 times addition at the speed that double of the
world record, and 9 digits multiplied by 9 digits that less than the world
record of 8 x 8. Does it mean that I am like super genuis?

I don't really believe in IQ and academic achievement.

I was once an instructor for mental calculation. I realized that I used lot of
Josh's point when I was explaining the benefits of learning mental calculation
and be clear to the parents that they shouldn't expect the learner will do well
in Math.

I guess someone thought that math = number and digits only.


Sincerely,
Chan

Thanx Herr Ralf. I know there are lots of mental calculator can achive this
faster than me. But being the first is great. Thanx again to all...

Selçuk Soner Akgül

--- In MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com, "ralf_laue" <info@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> The first calculator to achieve a perfect score in the square roots category
(to calculate the square roots of ten 6-digit numbers to 8 correct digits) in an
official competition is Selçuk Soner Akgül (Turkey).
>
> He achieved this on 6 September 2009 at the Memoriad Turkey
(http://www.memoriad.com.tr). The time (7:37 minutes) is the first world record
in this category.
>
> Congratulations!
> Ralf
>

Make this score its not easy,congratulations!
--- El lun, 19/10/09, ssakgul <ssakgul@...> escribió:

De: ssakgul <ssakgul@...>
Asunto: [Mental Calculation] Re: Perfect Score in Square Roots!
Para: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
Fecha: lunes, 19 octubre, 2009 8:07













 





                   Thanx Herr Ralf. I know there are lots of mental calculator
can achive this faster than me. But being the first is great. Thanx again to
all...



Selçuk Soner Akgül



--- In MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com, "ralf_laue" <info@...> wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> The first calculator to achieve a perfect score in the square roots category
(to calculate the square roots of ten 6-digit numbers to 8 correct digits) in an
official competition is Selçuk Soner Akgül (Turkey).

>

> He achieved this on 6 September 2009 at the Memoriad Turkey
(http://www.memoriad .com.tr). The time (7:37 minutes) is the first world record
in this category.

>

> Congratulations!

> Ralf

>

































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It's really terrific score. congrats.

2009/10/20 Ramon Jjj <abella531441@...>

>
>
> Make this score its not easy,congratulations!
> --- El lun, 19/10/09, ssakgul <ssakgul@... <ssakgul%40gmail.com>>
> escribió:
>
> De: ssakgul <ssakgul@... <ssakgul%40gmail.com>>
> Asunto: [Mental Calculation] Re: Perfect Score in Square Roots!
> Para: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com<MentalCalculation%40yahoogroups.com>
> Fecha: lunes, 19 octubre, 2009 8:07
>
>
>
> Thanx Herr Ralf. I know there are lots of mental calculator can achive this
> faster than me. But being the first is great. Thanx again to all...
>
> Selçuk Soner Akgül
>
> --- In MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com, "ralf_laue" <info@...> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Hello,
>
> >
>
> > The first calculator to achieve a perfect score in the square roots
> category (to calculate the square roots of ten 6-digit numbers to 8 correct
> digits) in an official competition is Selçuk Soner Akgül (Turkey).
>
> >
>
> > He achieved this on 6 September 2009 at the Memoriad Turkey (
> http://www.memoriad .com.tr). The time (7:37 minutes) is the first world
> record in this category.
>
> >
>
> > Congratulations!
>
> > Ralf
>
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Hi all, anyone know where can download the software of  3 digit numbers
addition? on the final of this video. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn2yqktWmFg
Thanks! 




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--- En date de : Mar 13.10.09, V@lentin <hamidouvalentin@...> a écrit :

De: V@lentin <hamidouvalentin@...>
Objet: Re: [Mental Calculation] Gert is MSO champion for the 6th time!
À: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mardi 13 Octobre 2009, 18h41

Questions of MSO are very more exciting as questions of MCWC!
I think MCWC must include some exercices as MSO. The competition would be more
interesting!

         Valentin Barraud






























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--- In MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com, Ramon Jjj <abella531441@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all, anyone know where can download the software of  3 digit numbers
addition? on the final of this video. 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn2yqktWmFg
> Thanks! 
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

  Hello Ramon ,
  althougth i don´t watched the link , you can try " flash anzan " on the
  google .

  Javier.

Hello Mr Melik Duyar,

Any update on this? I really want to have the software with a new version
that allow 0 and 7 represent the same answer for *MENTAL CALENDAR DATES*...

Thank You.


On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@...> wrote:

> Thank you Mr Melik Duyar for your quick response,
>
> You previously said: *"I understand that the only thing you want is that
> you want to press "7" instead of "0", is that right? If this is the case,
> your problem can be solved if the software accepts pressing "7" as "0".
> Please let me know if I understood your problem correctly."*
>
> Yes, you understand me correctly. I need to press "7" instead of "0". If
> the program could accept it that should be awesome.
>
> Thank you very much.
>
> Yusnier.
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM, Melik Duyar <melikduyar@...> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Dear Yusnier,
>>
>> Actually Memoriad software is doing what you want in the calendars
>> section. In the settings section of the "Mental Calendar Dates", you can set
>> any day of the week to "0". This means, by setting any day of the week to
>> "0", you are also setting the other days in sequence.
>>
>> If for example you are using 1 for Thursday you must set "0" to Wednesday,
>> so that the following days become such as Thursday=1, Friday=2 etc.
>>
>> Here is another examples;
>>
>> If you set "0=Tuesday", then the other days become;
>> Wednesday=1
>> Thursday=2
>> Friday=3
>> Saturday=4
>> Sunday=5
>> Monday=6
>>
>> According to current software settings, you only need to write "0" instead
>> of "7", that's all I think.
>>
>> I understand that the only thing you want is that you want to press "7"
>> instead of "0", is that right? If this is the case, your problem can be
>> solved if the software accepts pressing "7" as "0". Please let me know if I
>> understood your problem correctly.
>>
>> Best Wishes,
>>
>> Melik Duyar
>>
>>
>> --- On Sun, 10/11/09, Yusnier Viera
<yusnierv@...<yusnierv%40gmail.com>>
>> wrote:
>>
>> From: Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@... <yusnierv%40gmail.com>>
>>
>> Subject: Re: [Mental Calculation] Re: What you think?
>> To: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com<MentalCalculation%40yahoogroups.com>
>> Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 9:08 PM
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Any thoughs on this?
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 1:11 PM, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@gmail. com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi all,
>> > Is there any chance to do in the near future a new version of the
>> calendar
>> > memoriad program where I can select 1,2,3,4,5,6, 7 for Mo,Tu,We,Th,
>> Fr,Sa,Su?
>> > I think this is more than necessary because there is people like me who
>> > prefer to answer in that way. It will be great if the software
>> developers
>> > allow this new way to answer in the program before the next competition.
>> > That will be the only way to be sure we are competing in the same terms
>> and
>> > rules (everybody answers in his way of preference). Please let me know
>> if
>> > you are agree.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:18 AM, the_beckinsale <the_beckinsale@
>> yahoo.de>wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --- In MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com<MentalCalculation%
>> 40yahoogroups. com>,
>>
>> >> "Freddy" <freddy03032@ ...> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > What you think?
>> >> > According to the memoriad program no more than 75 dates could be
>> >> > calculated in one minute and if you arrive and the time has not
>> finished
>> >> > anyway the time keep running till arrive to the minute.
>> >> > Would somebody calculate more than 75 dates in one minute?
>> >> > Greetings Freddy.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> Hi all,
>> >>
>> >> If all 75 dates are calculated you can press ENTER to stop the time.
>> >> But I think the next version of the Memoriad program should have 125
>> dates
>> >> on the screen.
>> >> With paint brush I made this image.
>> >> http://frankmgellar .beepworld. de/files/ memoriad125. png
>> >> Maybe the timer should be placed more to the right.
>> >>
>> >> The Memoriad program is a wonderful tool but I think the year 2100 is
>> >> missed.
>> >> The world record category is 1.1.1600 - 31.12.2100 and I never saw a
>> date
>> >> from the year 2100.
>> >>
>> >> Greetings, Christopher
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>>
>> > Yusnier Viera
>> > cell: (786)712-4787
>> > yusnierv@gmail. com
>> > www.yusnierviera. com
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Yusnier Viera
>> cell: (786)712-4787
>> yusnierv@gmail. com
>> www.yusnierviera. com
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Yusnier Viera
> cell: (786)712-4787
> yusnierv@...
> www.yusnierviera.com
>



--
Yusnier Viera
cell: (786)712-4787
yusnierv@...
www.yusnierviera.com


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Dear fellow calculators,

on my website willemboumanrekenen.nl you can find 4 new articles - in (my)
English, all concerning squares:

   a.. squares 1
   b.. square roots integer
   c.. squares, sums of 2
   d.. squares, difference of
If there are questions, remarks or whatsoever, let me know please.

Best regards,

Willem Bouman

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Hello,

As long as no new version is available, you can use the tool from
<http://www.atnsoft.com/keyremapper/description.php> for changing the keys on
your computer. The free trial version works for 30 days.

Ralf

--- In MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Mr Melik Duyar,
>
> Any update on this? I really want to have the software with a new version
> that allow 0 and 7 represent the same answer for *MENTAL CALENDAR DATES*...
>
> Thank You.
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@...> wrote:
>
> > Thank you Mr Melik Duyar for your quick response,
> >
> > You previously said: *"I understand that the only thing you want is that
> > you want to press "7" instead of "0", is that right? If this is the case,
> > your problem can be solved if the software accepts pressing "7" as "0".
> > Please let me know if I understood your problem correctly."*
> >
> > Yes, you understand me correctly. I need to press "7" instead of "0". If
> > the program could accept it that should be awesome.
> >
> > Thank you very much.
> >
> > Yusnier.
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM, Melik Duyar <melikduyar@...> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Dear Yusnier,
> >>
> >> Actually Memoriad software is doing what you want in the calendars
> >> section. In the settings section of the "Mental Calendar Dates", you can
set
> >> any day of the week to "0". This means, by setting any day of the week to
> >> "0", you are also setting the other days in sequence.
> >>
> >> If for example you are using 1 for Thursday you must set "0" to Wednesday,
> >> so that the following days become such as Thursday=1, Friday=2 etc.
> >>
> >> Here is another examples;
> >>
> >> If you set "0=Tuesday", then the other days become;
> >> Wednesday=1
> >> Thursday=2
> >> Friday=3
> >> Saturday=4
> >> Sunday=5
> >> Monday=6
> >>
> >> According to current software settings, you only need to write "0" instead
> >> of "7", that's all I think.
> >>
> >> I understand that the only thing you want is that you want to press "7"
> >> instead of "0", is that right? If this is the case, your problem can be
> >> solved if the software accepts pressing "7" as "0". Please let me know if I
> >> understood your problem correctly.
> >>
> >> Best Wishes,
> >>
> >> Melik Duyar
> >>
> >>
> >> --- On Sun, 10/11/09, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@...<yusnierv%40gmail.com>>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@... <yusnierv%40gmail.com>>
> >>
> >> Subject: Re: [Mental Calculation] Re: What you think?
> >> To: MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com<MentalCalculation%40yahoogroups.com>
> >> Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 9:08 PM
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> Any thoughs on this?
> >>
> >> On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 1:11 PM, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@gmail. com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi all,
> >> > Is there any chance to do in the near future a new version of the
> >> calendar
> >> > memoriad program where I can select 1,2,3,4,5,6, 7 for Mo,Tu,We,Th,
> >> Fr,Sa,Su?
> >> > I think this is more than necessary because there is people like me who
> >> > prefer to answer in that way. It will be great if the software
> >> developers
> >> > allow this new way to answer in the program before the next competition.
> >> > That will be the only way to be sure we are competing in the same terms
> >> and
> >> > rules (everybody answers in his way of preference). Please let me know
> >> if
> >> > you are agree.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:18 AM, the_beckinsale <the_beckinsale@
> >> yahoo.de>wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> --- In MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com<MentalCalculation%
> >> 40yahoogroups. com>,
> >>
> >> >> "Freddy" <freddy03032@ ...> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > What you think?
> >> >> > According to the memoriad program no more than 75 dates could be
> >> >> > calculated in one minute and if you arrive and the time has not
> >> finished
> >> >> > anyway the time keep running till arrive to the minute.
> >> >> > Would somebody calculate more than 75 dates in one minute?
> >> >> > Greetings Freddy.
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> Hi all,
> >> >>
> >> >> If all 75 dates are calculated you can press ENTER to stop the time.
> >> >> But I think the next version of the Memoriad program should have 125
> >> dates
> >> >> on the screen.
> >> >> With paint brush I made this image.
> >> >> http://frankmgellar .beepworld. de/files/ memoriad125. png
> >> >> Maybe the timer should be placed more to the right.
> >> >>
> >> >> The Memoriad program is a wonderful tool but I think the year 2100 is
> >> >> missed.
> >> >> The world record category is 1.1.1600 - 31.12.2100 and I never saw a
> >> date
> >> >> from the year 2100.
> >> >>
> >> >> Greetings, Christopher
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --
> >>
> >> > Yusnier Viera
> >> > cell: (786)712-4787
> >> > yusnierv@gmail. com
> >> > www.yusnierviera. com
> >> >
> >>
> >> --
> >> Yusnier Viera
> >> cell: (786)712-4787
> >> yusnierv@gmail. com
> >> www.yusnierviera. com
> >>
> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>
> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Yusnier Viera
> > cell: (786)712-4787
> > yusnierv@...
> > www.yusnierviera.com
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Yusnier Viera
> cell: (786)712-4787
> yusnierv@...
> www.yusnierviera.com
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Hello Ralf,

That tool was very helpful at least for now.

Thank You very much.

Yusnier.

On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 5:03 AM, ralf_laue <info@...> wrote:

>
>
> Hello,
>
> As long as no new version is available, you can use the tool from
> <http://www.atnsoft.com/keyremapper/description.php> for changing the keys
> on your computer. The free trial version works for 30 days.
>
> Ralf
>
>
> --- In MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com<MentalCalculation%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello Mr Melik Duyar,
> >
> > Any update on this? I really want to have the software with a new version
> > that allow 0 and 7 represent the same answer for *MENTAL CALENDAR
> DATES*...
> >
> > Thank You.
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@...> wrote:
> >
> > > Thank you Mr Melik Duyar for your quick response,
> > >
> > > You previously said: *"I understand that the only thing you want is
> that
> > > you want to press "7" instead of "0", is that right? If this is the
> case,
> > > your problem can be solved if the software accepts pressing "7" as "0".
> > > Please let me know if I understood your problem correctly."*
> > >
> > > Yes, you understand me correctly. I need to press "7" instead of "0".
> If
> > > the program could accept it that should be awesome.
> > >
> > > Thank you very much.
> > >
> > > Yusnier.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM, Melik Duyar <melikduyar@...> wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Dear Yusnier,
> > >>
> > >> Actually Memoriad software is doing what you want in the calendars
> > >> section. In the settings section of the "Mental Calendar Dates", you
> can set
> > >> any day of the week to "0". This means, by setting any day of the week
> to
> > >> "0", you are also setting the other days in sequence.
> > >>
> > >> If for example you are using 1 for Thursday you must set "0" to
> Wednesday,
> > >> so that the following days become such as Thursday=1, Friday=2 etc.
> > >>
> > >> Here is another examples;
> > >>
> > >> If you set "0=Tuesday", then the other days become;
> > >> Wednesday=1
> > >> Thursday=2
> > >> Friday=3
> > >> Saturday=4
> > >> Sunday=5
> > >> Monday=6
> > >>
> > >> According to current software settings, you only need to write "0"
> instead
> > >> of "7", that's all I think.
> > >>
> > >> I understand that the only thing you want is that you want to press
> "7"
> > >> instead of "0", is that right? If this is the case, your problem can
> be
> > >> solved if the software accepts pressing "7" as "0". Please let me know
> if I
> > >> understood your problem correctly.
> > >>
> > >> Best Wishes,
> > >>
> > >> Melik Duyar
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --- On Sun, 10/11/09, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@...<yusnierv%
> 40gmail.com>>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> From: Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@... <yusnierv%40gmail.com>>
>
> > >>
> > >> Subject: Re: [Mental Calculation] Re: What you think?
> > >> To:
MentalCalculation@yahoogroups.com<MentalCalculation%40yahoogroups.com>
> <MentalCalculation%40yahoogroups.com>
>
> > >> Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 9:08 PM
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Hi all,
> > >>
> > >> Any thoughs on this?
> > >>
> > >> On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 1:11 PM, Yusnier Viera <yusnierv@gmail. com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > Hi all,
> > >> > Is there any chance to do in the near future a new version of the
> > >> calendar
> > >> > memoriad program where I can select 1,2,3,4,5,6, 7 for Mo,Tu,We,Th,
> > >> Fr,Sa,Su?
> > >> > I think this is more than necessary because there is people like me
> who
> > >> > prefer to answer in that way. It will be great if the software
> > >> developers
> > >> > allow this new way to answer in the program before the next
> competition.
> > >> > That will be the only way to be sure we are competing in the same
> terms
> > >> and
> > >> > rules (everybody answers in his way of preference). Please let me
> know
> > >> if
> > >> > you are agree.
> > >> >
> > >> > Thanks.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:18 AM, the_beckinsale <the_beckinsale@
> > >> yahoo.de>wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >> --- In MentalCalculation@ yahoogroups. com<MentalCalculation%
> > >> 40yahoogroups. com>,
> > >>
> > >> >> "Freddy" <freddy03032@ ...> wrote:
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > What you think?
> > >> >> > According to the memoriad program no more than 75 dates could be
> > >> >> > calculated in one minute and if you arrive and the time has not
> > >> finished
> > >> >> > anyway the time keep running till arrive to the minute.
> > >> >> > Would somebody calculate more than 75 dates in one minute?
> > >> >> > Greetings Freddy.
> > >> >> >
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Hi all,
> > >> >>
> > >> >> If all 75 dates are calculated you can press ENTER to stop the
> time.
> > >> >> But I think the next version of the Memoriad program should have
> 125
> > >> dates
> > >> >> on the screen.
> > >> >> With paint brush I made this image.
> > >> >> http://frankmgellar .beepworld. de/files/ memoriad125. png
> > >> >> Maybe the timer should be placed more to the right.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> The Memoriad program is a wonderful tool but I think the year 2100
> is
> > >> >> missed.
> > >> >> The world record category is 1.1.1600 - 31.12.2100 and I never saw
> a
> > >> date
> > >> >> from the year 2100.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Greetings, Christopher
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > --
> > >>
> > >> > Yusnier Viera
> > >> > cell: (786)712-4787
> > >> > yusnierv@gmail. com
> > >> > www.yusnierviera. com
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Yusnier Viera
> > >> cell: (786)712-4787
> > >> yusnierv@gmail. com
> > >> www.yusnierviera. com
> > >>
> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >>
> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Yusnier Viera
> > > cell: (786)712-4787
> > > yusnierv@...
>
> > > www.yusnierviera.com
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Yusnier Viera
> > cell: (786)712-4787
> > yusnierv@...
>
> > www.yusnierviera.com
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>



--
Yusnier Viera
cell: (786)712-4787
yusnierv@...
www.yusnierviera.com


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Dear fellow calculators,

om my website "willemboumanrekenen.nl" you ca find an article "modulo
calculation"  and an article "squares" in which I explain that squares can be
subdivided on the end digits.

I am interested in your experiences with comparable activities.

Best regards,

Willem Bouman

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Hi everyone,
Around 2 minutes into this video you will see a young japanese man completing 30
rather difficult problems within a goal time of 3 minutes and 30 seconds. I
found it hard to believe but he was writing the answers from left to right as if
the whole calculation had already been done in his mind and his hand was slowing
him down. Some of you may not like it but it's quite gratifying to know it's
possible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW0c4UcM7kk
It also features Rudiger Gamm. I believe both of their performances show the
extremes of specialisation and how becoming a truly versatile human calculator
requires alot of effort.

-Josh