We've just posted Contest #2, dealing with the Persi Diaconis shuffling problem, on Don's Domain. It will run until December 8.

So, for those of you who are planning to offer yourselves a nice Christmas or Chanukah present (or want to hint around!), now is a great time to join. Try to win the contest and get yet another present as your prize -- something valuable from the RGE 2002 catalog!

Don