Gnome Nonsense

The gnome has struck again, this time managing to wedge himself between the pages of Dan's notes. How did he do it? Unbeknownst to the gnome, he was caught in the act and the answer to this question is surprisingly simple. He just made use a typical office photocopier.

Some might be inclined to reduce his actions to a typical office prank, the antics of a mischievous gnome. We at this blog, however, feel it can be better described as the embodiment of a new standard of sneakiness.

Reporting live for EverydayActuary.blogspot.com this is Kim Shill signing off.

Follow-up to the above article:
Seeing as the gnome is a statue and does not have the ability to walk, he enlisted a little help from Ashleigh and I in getting over to Dan's cubicle on Tuesday afternoon. We waited anxiously to hear Dan's surprised reaction upon finding the gnome, but we heard nothing of the sort. In fact, as of this morning, we were wondering if Dan had even found the gnome yet. "Honestly, had Dan not looked through all his notes yet" we wondered. Then, in the exact moment we were pondering the question, Ashleigh happened to look over and see this...

Touche' Dan!

Jon's Birthday Celebration

Happy Birthday Jon!

A good time was had by all at the latest AMC Phoenix Birthday Bash. We had the now traditional ice cream cake and good conversation. It also gave us a chance to reflect on Jon's contribution to our office. We're all glad you're here Jon!

Jacklyn's Graduation Surprise!

Our office wanted to let Jacklyn know that we are happy for her accomplishment. Here's how...

2 min

David Feinberg is my Hero...

I love poetry and I love math how much better can this get :)
~Jacklyn

“The Square Root of Three”
by David Feinberg

I’m sure that I will always be
A lonely number like root three

The three is all that’s good and right,
Why must my three keep out of sight
Beneath the vicious square root sign,
I wish instead I were a nine

For nine could thwart this evil trick,
with just some quick arithmetic

I know I’ll never see the sun, as 1.7321
Such is my reality, a sad irrationality

When hark! What is this I see,
Another square root of a three

As quietly co-waltzing by,
Together now we multiply
To form a number we prefer,
Rejoicing as an integer

We break free from our mortal bonds
With the wave of magic wands

Our square root signs become unglued
Your love for me has been renewed

Where's Jacklyn?!

Office calendar and set up before the official release




Where's Jacklyn: The Making Of




Blooper Reel

During a phone call at approximately 3:00 this afternoon, Tom Garrity put his feet on his desk, leaned back in his chair, and glanced nonchalantly at the ceiling above. To his surprise, something in the ceiling started back at him. The AMC gnome had been spying on Tom since 12:15 pm the previous day. After 26 hours and 45 minutes, he was finally caught in the act of Peeping on Tom.

After the gnome's original hiding, fellow employees caught on fast and began betting how long it would take for Tom to actually notice our sneaky little friend. Karen Kiowski, a coworker and long-time friend of Tom, won the bet.

When asked how she did it, Karen responded,
"I've known Tom for a really long time so I am well aware of his observation skills. He may not be the most observant kid on the block, but I knew that he woud catch a glimpse of Mr. Gnome while chatting away on a phone call."

Pictured below: Karen accepting her bag of Cheetos for guessing most closely, without exceeding, the time it would take Tom to find the Gnome.

Gnome Home

Our Gnome has found a new home in Tom's office. The question is, when will Tom find him? Guesses have been made and there is a bag of Cheetos at stake. I have unfortunately already lost. I grossly underestimated Tom's focusing skills.

Here are the guesses:

Ashleigh: 10 minutes
Dan: When someone tells him
Jacklyn: One week, May 7th
Jon: End of today, April 30th
Amberly: Has yet to place her guess
Karen: Friday by noon, May 2nd
Kim: Next Tuesday morning, May 6th
Matt: Has no guess, he is however enjoying the contest
Paul: Noon tomorrow, then, after seeing the location, took it back and guessed 1:00 pm today. Wrong Paul, like me you were so wrong.




-Ashleigh