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Problem Solver: Brandon Geiger, 9, of Almaden Valley works out math problems using Vedic math at the San Jose Mathevedics Center. The system, which uses ancient Indian mathematics principles, allows for large numbers to be factored much faster than with conventional math.
Mathematics given new twist as ancient Hindu principles help develop new system
By Sarmishta Ramesh
In a small garage-turned-classroom in the Evergreen area of South San Jose, 12-year-old Ashwin Sundar stands before a whiteboard, staring at some heavy-duty seven-digit numbers.  More
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Last week the District 10 candidates for city council turned in their final list of outside contributions to the city clerk, and the paperwork shows that two of the four candidates are toting heavy war chests.  More The newest link in a series of paved trails that will eventually lead through downtown San Jose and then to the Bay has been completed in Almaden Valley.  More When Pioneer High School's Performing Arts Center was gutted by flames in November, Steve Dini, the school's drama director, vowed: "The show will go on."  More
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