By Warren Manners
Editor’s Note: A previous puzzle, “Crossoku,” was published without some important structural information, confusing many puzzlers. A corrected version of this puzzle is available at contingencies.org/crossoku/.
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By Tom Toce
Most Americans are dealing with their taxes about now, so I thought we should have a tax-themed puzzle.
By Josh Feldman
I still remember my introduction to the internet as if it happened yesterday.
By Sam Gutterman
After seeing Coco, an animated movie about Mexico’s Day of the Dead and about the importance of family ties stretching back generations, and reading Bob Reitz’s “End Paper” column on legacy and family history, some snippets about my past might shed some light on how I view the past, both professionally and personally.
Letters submitted to Contingencies regarding the July/August 2017, September/October 2017, and November/December 2017 issues.
By Rick Block
“Violations of the Code of Professional Conduct—Precept 13. An Actuary with knowledge of an apparent, unresolved, material violation of the Code by another Actuary should consider discussing the situation with the other Actuary and attempt to resolve the apparent violation.
By Ed Robbins
The actuarial profession has several characteristics in common with other well-known professions, such as law, medicine, and accounting.
By D. Joeff Williams
My father was a civil engineer who loved to do carpentry as a hobby. As a kid, I had a chance to help him on some of his projects and to share in his enthusiasm for woodworking.
By Mike Jennings and Roy Ju
First, let’s set the stage. A rite of passage for anyone aspiring to actuarial work is the exam process.