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Article: Count on Qwest and the "Human Calculator" to Rally New Math Fans at the Minnesota State Fair.
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- Business Wire
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- August 21, 2007
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MINNEAPOLIS -- There is a lot to cheer about at the 2007 Minnesota State Fair, and visitors to the Qwest tent there will certainly join in the fun as Qwest[R] adds a world-class, number-crunching "mathlete" to the fair's list of fun attractions.
This year, Qwest is teaming up with Scott Flansburg, Guinness World Record holder for "Fastest Human Calculator," to help kids get excited about the power of numbers as he:
* Determines on which day of the week people were born
* Races a real calculator -- and wins!
* Shares fascinating math secrets and tips, including how parents can save money by bundling with Qwest
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