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Shortly after my son was born, my husband's band was invited to play two festivals in Europe, and the group decided to string a tour together between the two dates. So when our baby was four months old, we loaded up our suitcases and took him on tour.
If you've recently had a baby, it can feel like life as you knew it is over. And to be fair — it probably is. But that doesn't mean you have to give up all the things you really love. They just might take more planning than they used to. Since it's Father's Day this weekend, and you might be considering treating Dad to the kind of events he used to enjoy pre-fatherhood, here's our in-depth guide to taking your baby to a concert.
The kid watches on with varying degrees of rapt attention.
Be safe. Don't take your newborn, unvaccinated baby into a mosh pit.
Daytime/early-evening shows are a lot easier to manage, unless you're talking about a quiet concert with room for a stroller where you can just park a sleeping baby in the back.
And lastly, be considerate of the artist on stage.
Now, on to the pro tips.
Don't go to a show you aren't prepared to walk away from.
Or, in other words, always be ready to walk away. The easiest way to go to a concert as a parent is without your baby. If your favorite artist only comes to town once every five years and you'd die if you missed a song, get a babysitter.
Get to the venue early and scope out the scene. You're looking not only for literal "easy ways out" of the venue through a crowd, but also for places the baby can play and move around, or escape for a breather if the music if it gets too loud. Look for lobbies, handicapped bathrooms, lounges, a food or bar area, etc. — anywhere you can go for a reset mid-show.
Plan your gear according to the venue.
Try and find out a bit about the venue you're going to, and plan what baby gear you bring accordingly.
A DIY basement show is not the place to show up with your luxury SUV-sized stroller, wearing a baby carrier, with a car seat on your arm. But if you're at a huge outdoor venue, you can load up that SUV stroller with everything for an apocalypse, and save yourself some serious back pain. You're aiming to hit that sweet spot in the matrix of footprint vs. comfort for you and baby. For me, that usually means either a carrier/wrap or a small, foldable travel stroller, and a backpack for my supplies, as opposed to a shoulder bag.
Food is a very effective tool for capturing and (briefly) holding a baby's attention. If your baby is old enough for solids, load up your backpack with a variety of different snacks — a mix of their favorites, and new foods they might be interested to either eat or play with — and you'll be ready to stop meltdowns before they begin: crackers, fruit, pasta, pouches, whatever — the more options, the better. Only show the baby one at a time, so that each new snack buys you a few more minutes of quiet attention. These same principles of variety and timed release hold for whatever best captures your kid's attention — toys, storybooks, etc.
And use baby to make friends with fellow fans, or even the band. New faces will hold their interest for a little while, plus everyone loves an aspiring synth wizard.
Be kind to their ears.
Babies have super sensitive hearing, and every sensory experience is new for them. My kid happily slept through a deafening, 10-artist experimental music jam session, featuring some of the loudest drums I've ever heard, but he's totally freaked out by acoustic guitar. You never know what's going to set them off. Finding the right ear protection will not only save their hearing (so they can destroy it themselves 13 years from now on a drum kit in the basement) — it can help them nap, and it will defend against the untenable tones of quiet campfire guitar.
I know a bunch of parents who have had luck using their own sound-canceling headphones on their babies, and you can also buy air-traffic-controller-style, noise-absorbing headphones at most baby stores. But of all the options, this noise-reducing hat has been the most successful in our household; my son's a lot more tolerant of it than he is of the big headphones.
Hush Hats have built-in foam earmuffs to dull loud noises.
Carefully consider a second pair of hands.
Having someone else to help you entertain your baby can be a big help — but choose wisely, and make sure your partner is either a helper or someone who'll be okay on their own if you have to bail. This is not the activity to share with your childless friend who wants to have quality time with you, or with a friend who will be upset if you disappear.
When you're planning for a show in the future, consider future age and abilities.
If you're buying tickets to a show a few months out, take into account what your baby will be doing when they are those few months older. You might not be able to imagine leaving the house with a newborn, but by the time the baby is three, four, or five months old, they'll be on a more regular nap and sleep schedule, and they'll be more used to sleeping in their stroller, car seat, or carrier.
You might be able to get away with standing in the back of a venue with a baby sleeping in the stroller next to you, or dancing in a more crowded space with the baby in a carrier. As soon as that baby starts crawling, though, you'll want to think about surfaces, should they want to squirm and get down on the ground. A grassy park show would be great; beer-soaked plywood, not ideal. If your baby is anything like mine, once they can walk, they won't want to stop — so be sure the show isn't somewhere they're likely to get trampled as they're toddling around.
Be emotionally prepared for public meltdowns, and try not to kill yourself managing them. You'll get dirty looks, but just remember — all those people giving you the stink eye were once babies, and at some point in their lives, their crying annoyed an adult. It happens. Be accepting and flexible, and don't stress too much.
But remember that you chose to bring a baby to a concert.
On the flip side, a concert is, by most accounts, an inappropriate place to bring a baby. Everybody is there either to make or listen to music, and a crying baby gets in the way of both. So try to be respectful both of your fellow audience members, and of the artists performing. If your baby is making it hard for people to hear, or for the band to concentrate, it's your responsibility to do something about it.
Do you have an experience taking your baby to a show that others could learn from? Tell us in the comments below!


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Q: BSS138W MOSFET unexpectedly blowing So I have a piece of circuitry that contains the schematic below. Q10 on this schematic keeps blowing and I'm looking for help to figure out why. +VBATA can be anywhere from 7V to 18V, the output going off the right side of the screen just goes through a resistor into a micro controller to be read and the A2D_READ_BAT input shown goes to the same controller to turn on Q10.
Q10 (BSS138W) Characteristics:
Vdds: 50V
Vdgr: 50V
Vgs: +-20V
Id: 200mA
Pd: 200mW
Vgs: 1.2V
Rds: 1.4Ohm
A2D_READ_BAT: 3.3V
Is there simply something I'm just not seeing?

A: Q12 (M1 on my schematic) needs to be a P channel MOSFET with a VGS(max) of at least 20V, or you can add a resistor as shown to prevent the gate of q12 from breaking down.  Size R1 and R2 so that Q12 VGS is less than 12v when VBATA is 18.

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Whether it's normal calling, video calling or chat conversations, all these facilities are bringing the world closer day by day. These facilities are possible due to the technological advancements and introductions of 3G and 4G internet networks.
There are many video calling app which enable you to perform video calls and have interesting conversations with your near and dear ones. These apps work in alliance with the leading operating system like the Android. The Android Operating system is basically a mobile platform formed by Google. It is designed to operate the touchscreen devices like smartphones and tablets.
This operating system has a lot to offer you in hand. With better customization, widgets, multitasking, user-friendly and custom ROMS, one can easily operate them. It basically works as an open source and is very favorable for the developers and users. Now, featuring the best calling apps for the Android Smartphone's, there are various calling apps available on app stores alternatives. Choosing the best out of them can be little difficult for all. But to help you here we have enlisted the top 5 best video calling apps for the Android Smartphone. Let's see free video calling android app for android device.
Below are best video calling apps for every Android user. If you are bored with any of the video calling apps then you can try alternative of video calling apps. I hope you are using WhatsApp video calling. It's very popular Android App for text/voice/video call. Almost 90% of Internet mobile user is using this app. So I don't want to include WhatsApp in the Video Calling App list. Let's pick any of the face-to-face video calling app to live chat with friends worldwide.
Google Duo video calling app comes from the Google family and is available for both Android and iOS devices. This app enables you to have video conversations in high definitions and it is optimized to work in low bandwidths. It uses the phone numbers and allows the user to call someone from their contact list.
The app has the ability to switch between the networks automatically, whether it's Wi-Fi or cellular networks. One of its interesting features like the Knock- Knock helps you to configure the caller before answering the call. This exclusive feature is available only for the Android users.
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Skype app has become all-time favorite for its users. Since the beginning, this app is very hit among the video calling apps around the world. It is very popular and widely used for official video conferencing mostly every office across the globe. In the case, you are not familiar with Skype, then you don't know video calling.
Since the introduction of other video calling apps, Skype has enjoyed the monopoly in this sector. The users of this app are very confined to its performance. It also provides instant messaging services to the users. The latest version of Skype has introduced many new smileys' to enjoy interesting conversations. One can enjoy Skype to Skype video conferencing free of cost. This app supports all like video chatting, conference calls, and screen sharing with maximum 25 peoples at a single time.
Tango video calling app is one of the oldest apps of its kind. It offers very cool features which but doesn't offer other masks and avatars. In the case, you are looking for a reliable, yet simple app, Tango is the most appropriate option for you. This app won't ask you to log in again and again. Tango offers you the high-quality in voice calling and video calling and that too for free. You are able to send instant messages, share files and photographs etc.
Here you can also find people with the similarity of things in common. This app well supports group chats, video calling and conferencing and other relating and important stuff. You can enjoy all the features of Tango voice & video calling app.
Another exciting video calling app is the YeeCall. This application offers free video calling and unlimited instant messages for the users. You can use the beauty feature while video calling and make your skin looks smoother and wrinkle-free. Group chats and video conferencing is also available with this application.
If you are using any other video calling app then let us know in the comment section. We will try to add to the list.
So, These were best face-to-face video calling app for your smartphone. I usually use Google Duo & WhatsApp for video calling. They provide High-Quality video calls in the slow network. Now the world is in your hand. Whether you are in US or Uk or Canada you can live to connect your friends and family. Well, I would like to know which video calling app are you using on your smartphone for live video calling. Write in below comment box. And also don't forget to share this app list your friends on Facebook, Twitter or Whatsapp.
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Today we connect the resurrection to our considerations. In our story for this week we saw that Jesus told the young man that his sins were forgiven. We also saw Jesus prove he has authority to forgive sins by healing the paralyzed man. It was stated that the healing of the man and the Saving of the man are integrally connected. It was also stated that all of this happens in view of the promised provision of the cross and not the accomplished provision of the cross. Jesus would not have extended forgiveness to the paralyzed man without his upcoming redemptive work on the cross. The claim of the cross is that the penalty for sin has been paid and forgiveness can be extended. The miracle of healing the paralyzed man proved the authority of Jesus to forgive sins. The miracle of the resurrection proves the authenticity of the work of Christ on the cross.
Grasping the connection between the cross and the resurrection in this way helps us understand the strong statements above from 1 Corinthians 15 concerning the absolute necessity of the resurrection. Our passages above from Colossians and Revelation look back to what was accomplished by Christ and are significant statements about the powerful connection between the cross and the resurrection.
Thank you Heavenly Father that you gave your only begotten Son that we might have eternal life in him. Thank you Jesus that you are a living Savior who died for my sin and were raised from the dead. I was dead in trespasses and sin and now in you, Lord Jesus, I am alive for evermore.
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Produce functional PCBs the first time around.
Run a DRC. Does it report anything?
Are there any errors aside from overlapping stabilizer/switch pads?
These errors are easy to miss, since some are not scanned by DRC.
Is the PCB the correct size?
Is USB connector placed at its proper location?
Are there any components so large that they will interfere with the chassis?
Are the keys placed in correct layout?
Do any traces overlap each other?
Do any traces go through holes and/or pads?
Do any traces fall off the PCB edge?
Are there any pointless disconnected traces?
Do any traces go so close to pads that they enter their no-mask zone?
This can result in shorted circuits after soldering, even if they pass an unsoldered electrical check.
Is the pinout of the components correct?
Specifically, is the crystal, MCU, and USB connector pinouts correct?
Often, on a 4-pad crystal, the crystal pads and gnd pads are placed diagonally from each other.
If you have two adjacent same nets or an unconnected pad on crystal, you may have incorrect pinout!
Even identical footprint components sometimes have differing pinout.
Check the documentation for the parts for their correct pinout.
Are you using the correct parts for the task?
Are you using the correct footprints?
Will the placement of parts cause nearby parts to fail?
Are decoupling capacitors placed at their correct positions?
Near VCC/GND MCU pairs, close to crystal, close to RGB LED, etc.
Load the gerber in a gerber viewer. Does it render as expected?
Let peers error-check your project. Do they find anything suspicious?
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Are there any component label silkscreen components that overlap pads or holes?
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WCE's 11 Field Associates are committed to bringing technology and educational tools to their countries by offering WCE's five services to government, donors, schools, universities, orphanages, youth centers and other groups. They are also gradually developing a WCE refurbishing and training Chapter in their country.
Mulugeta Assefa is WCE's Field Associate in Ethiopia. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Asmara University and has continued studies in social work while earning a diploma from the Africa Virtual University. He has taken Microsoft certification courses in network essentials, servers, active directory services, and infrastructure. He taught high school physics for ten years and has twelve years of experience in the technology field.
In addition to his work for WCE, Mulugeta is the Field Associate in Ethiopia for WiderNet, helping with the marketing, installation and updating of the excellent eGranary Digital Library.
"Cliff Missen, the head of WiderNet and developer of the eGranary, called me one day," said WCE president Timothy Anderson, ¨he suggested that we begin to share our Field Associates since we both need people with technology and marketing skills to represent our organizations. That's how I met the interesting, dedicated and caring Mulugeta."
As Mulugeta learned about the effective global work of WCE Strategic Ally iEARN, he has applied to become their Country Coordinator for Ethiopia.
Via monthly conference calls, WCE's Field Associates discuss how to best serve our network of 4,250 groups in 79 developing countries.
As Mulugeta got to know more about the WCE Inspire Girls project, he applied for and was recently awarded a contract by the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia to provide STEM training to 40 girls. He will share what he develops so they can be included in the Resources that are being co-developed and field-tested in Liberia, Mali, Rwanda, and Zambia.
Mulugeta is also working with the University of Alabama at Birmingham supporting computer installation, troubleshooting and training in 5 medical colleges in Ethiopia.
Mulugeta says about his work, "Modern education is impossible without digital devices. Hence we need to make technology easily accessible." He hopes that WCE's offerings eventually include tablets and portable devices "so that learning can be a truly encompassing experience".
Mulugeta was born in a small village in Ethiopia. "My whole life was full of challenge," he says. "There was a time when I had to work for my sustenance and a time when I had to live separate from my family to seek a better education. All these challenges helped me be who I am today, a person who never gives up, a person who wants to help others in need, a person who wants to learn from every challenge. My motto is 'A man without challenge is blind to the beauty of life.'"
WCE's eWaste Initiative Director, Stephen Sena, said, "I had just finished developing a funding proposal for WCE's new Chapter in Puerto Rico and I asked all the Field Associates who was ready to work with me on a proposal for WCE's first refurbishing and training Chapter in Africa. Mulugeta said he and his staff were ready and eager, and he has been a great co-developer of our proposal."
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Just picture traveling and staring up at the twinkling lights on Regents Street.
I know it's only October but the holidays, and Winter, are on the horizon. This means that travelers dreaming of the twinkling lights and old charm of London and Europe are going to go in search of this magic. But what do you do when you've arrived in London to find that your ideal holiday abroad is overrun with tourists? I'm sharing five amazing things to do in London that are oh so charming and guaranteed to leave you feeling like your Christmas or Winter in London is everything and more!
One of the things travelers come to London to see in the Winter are the famous lights over Oxford street. Walk down the street lined with some of the most quintessential London shops (i.e Selfridges and Topshop) to find a gorgeous display of lights all around you. Be forewarned that there will be many, many tourists in the area doing holiday shopping so casual strolling may not be ideal here but you can definitely give it your best shot.
Pro tip – This isn't the only street in London lined with lights. You can go down many a side streets in this area to find more dazzling light displays down Carnaby street, Chinatown and other parts of Soho.
One of my most favorite activities to do in London during the holiday season is to get a glass of mulled wine and to go on a stroll. It's romantic (if you're looking to walk down Southbank with a special someone) and just plain lovely. Why? When the sun has set, you're walking down a long uninterrupted stretch of land that overlooks the water and is lined with lights and little museums to pop into incase you need respite from the chilly air. There are also loads of little restaurants and stalls that offer heated lamps to sit under and just relax. And the mulled wine – it just warms you up and makes your insides feel like Christmas, ha!
Pro tip – If you keep walking, you'll run into the Christmas market there or down to Borough market near London Bridge. Lots to buy and taste!
A bit pricey but a great buy, ice skating outside Somerset House or the Natural History museum is a great idea to try. Pay for an hour long skating session and listen to pop music and holiday tunes as you glide across the rink. There will be people of all skill levels out there so be prepared for a skater or two to blow past you or a few more falling in front of you. Wear your warmest gear though because it can get pretty chilly.
Pro tip – Some rinks offer added buys on your ticket like a glass of mulled wine or something fun to enjoy after/before your skating session. I'd personally skip it unless your dying to try their cuisine. You can find something cheaper not too far away from the rink.
Admittedly, I have yet to do this because my time in London has yet to overlap with this particular event but I've heard first hand that this can be a lot of fun. Pricey? Most likely but you can only spend on the things you want to do. The Christmas fair in Hyde Park is just what it sounds like, a fair with games, rides and prizes. Bask in the holiday cheer and go on a ride or two in one of London's most well known parks.
Now this one is out of the box but I honestly think it's one of the most cost effective ideas out there. London has some great treats and tastes to try during the holiday season so why not head to the market to create your own goodie bag? Go to Waitrose, Sainsbury or another chain and pick up some Christmas crackers, mince pies, holiday chocolates and more. Not only do they make great treats for you, they will also be magical stocking stuffers or gifts for friends and family back home!
So there you have it! Those are my holiday winter travel ideas for anyone heading to London these next couple of months into the new year. London is magical on it's own but if you check out any items on my list, I'm sure your experience will be even better! Let me know if you've done any of these or if you plan to!


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Āghā Ali-Akbar Farāhāni () was a notable and well known musician of  Persian Traditional Music and Tar and Setar player during the last century in Persia. He was leading the musicians in the court of Naser al-Din Shah in the early years of Naser al-Din Shah`s reign. He was the father of two significant musicians, Mirza Abdollah and Mirza Hossein Gholi, and the paternal grandfather of another outstanding musician, Ahmad Ebadi, Mirza Abdollah's son and Ali Akbar Shahnazi. He died in Iran in 1862 January.

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Farahani, Mehdi, A glimpse to Agha AliAkbar's life, Mahoor Music Quarterly, Vol.21, No 82, Winter 2019, P. 100
Haghighat, A., Honarmandan e Irani az Aghaz ta Emrooz, Koomesh Publication, 2004, (in Persian)
Khaleghi, R., Sargozasht e Musighi e Iran, Ferdowsi Publication, 1955, (in Persian)
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Q: What am I doing wrong in calculating this determinant? I have matrix:
$$
 A = \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
2 & 3 & 3 & 3 \\
0 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix}
$$
And I want to calculate $\det{A}$, so I have written:
$$
\begin{array}{|cccc|ccc}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\
2 & 3 & 3 & 3 & 2 & 3 & 3 \\
0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 0 & 1 & 2 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2 & 0 & 0 & 1
\end{array}
$$
From this I get that:
$$
\det{A} = (1 \cdot 3 \cdot 2 \cdot 2 + 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 0 + 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 0 \cdot 0 + 4 \cdot 2 \cdot 1 \cdot 1) -  (3 \cdot 3 \cdot 0 \cdot 2 + 2 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 1 + 1 \cdot 3 \cdot 2 \cdot 0 + 4 \cdot 3 \cdot 1 \cdot 0) = (12 + 0 + 0 + 8) - (0 + 12 + 0 + 0) = 8
$$
But WolframAlpha is saying that it is equal 0. So my question is where am I wrong?

A: Sarrus's rule works only for $3\times 3$-determinants. So you have to find another way to compute $\det A$, for example you can apply elementary transformations not changing the determinant, that is e. g. adding the multiple of one row to another:
\begin{align*}
  \det \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
2 & 3 & 3 & 3 \\
0 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix} &=
  \det \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
0 & -1 & -3 & -5 \\
0 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix}\\
&=
  \det \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
0 & -1 & -3 & -5 \\
0 & 0 & -1 & -2 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix}\\
&= \det \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
0 & -1 & -3 & -5 \\
0 & 0 & -1 & -2 \\
0 & 0 & 0 & 0
\end{bmatrix}
\end{align*}
To compute the determinant of a triagonal matrix, we just have to multiply the diagonal elements, so
$$ \det A = \det \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
0 & -1 & -3 & -5 \\
0 & 0 & -1 & -2 \\
0 & 0 & 0 & 0
\end{bmatrix} = 1 \cdot (-1)^2 \cdot 0 = 0.
$$

A: The trick you are applying (Rule of Sarrus) only works for $ 3\times 3$ Matrices.

A: $$
 A = \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
2 & 3 & 3 & 3 \\
0 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix}
$$
$$
 P_1A = \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
0 & -1 & -3 & -5 \\
0 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix}
$$
$$
 P_2P_1A = \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
0 & -1 & -3 & -5 \\
0 & 0 & -1 & -2 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix}
$$
$$
 P_3P_2P_1A = \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
0 & -1 & -3 & -5 \\
0 & 0 & -1 & -2 \\
0 & 0 & 0 & 0
\end{bmatrix}
$$
$$\det(P_3P_2P_1A)=\det(P_3).\det(P_2).\det(P_1).\det(A)=0$$
$$\det(P_3)\neq0,\det(P_2)\neq0,\det(P_1)\neq0$$
$$\implies \det(A)=0$$

A: The method that you're using works just fine for $3\times 3$ matrices, but fails to work with $n\times n$ matrices for other $n$. You're going to have to do it another way.
For example, expanding the deteriminant along the first column, we find that $$\begin{align}\det A &=1\cdot\det\left[\begin{array}{ccc}3 & 3 & 3\\1 & 2 & 3\\0 & 1 & 2\end{array}\right]-2\cdot\det\left[\begin{array}{ccc}2 & 3 & 4\\1 & 2 & 3\\0 & 1 & 2\end{array}\right]+0\cdot\det\left[\begin{array}{ccc}3 & 3 & 3\\2 & 3 & 4\\0 & 1 & 2\end{array}\right]-0\cdot\det\left[\begin{array}{ccc}3 & 3 & 3\\2 & 3 & 4\\1 & 2 & 3\end{array}\right]\\ &= \det\left[\begin{array}{ccc}3 & 3 & 3\\1 & 2 & 3\\0 & 1 & 2\end{array}\right]-2\det\left[\begin{array}{ccc}2 & 3 & 4\\1 & 2 & 3\\0 & 1 & 2\end{array}\right].\end{align}$$
At that point, you can use your method of calculating determinants of $3\times 3$ matrices to get the rest of the way.

A: The others have pointed out what's wrong with your solution. Let's calculate the determinant now:
\begin{align*}
\det \begin{bmatrix}
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
2 & 3 & 3 & 3 \\
0 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix} &\stackrel{r1 - \frac12(r2+r3+r4)}{=}
\det \begin{bmatrix}
0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\
2 & 3 & 3 & 3 \\
0 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\
0 & 0 & 1 & 2
\end{bmatrix}
= 0.
\end{align*}


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The trailer professor Itatsu made for the screening at Komaba campus on December 10 is here.
The screening of students' films at Komaba campus on December 10, 2014 was published on the online college newspaper. See the link below.
This is one of two films of students who participated in our "Hands' On" Project.
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Why We are Bullish on NoMad
Dear Clients and Friends,
For this edition of the Novack Team Update we've chosen to focus on NoMad, a neighborhood which we believe offers a unique combination of residential and commercial appeal, coupled with future investment upside.
NoMad is anchored by the 6.2 acre immaculately refurbished and maintained Madison Square Park, which offers year-round art and sculptural exhibits, events for children, summer concerts, a horticulture program, beautiful plantings, and a playground.
The Madison Square North Historic District was created in 2001 and protects the exteriors of 96 structures (including residential buildings, hotels, offices, row houses, and lofts) located between 26th – 29th Streets. Typical residential and office architecture features high ceilings, loft-like proportions, and ornate building details. Local new developments frequently echo these attributes while balancing them with more modern amenities and design concepts.
Quality-of-life magnets include the 50,000+ SF Eataly Food Hall and Market, pedestrian space along Fifth Avenue, premier retail, furniture and design venues, multiple existing and new boutique hotels, several museums, 3 schools, a dog park, and popular restaurants of all price-points and vibes.
Excellent public transportation is available to nearly all areas of the city from 4/5/6/N/R/W/F/M trains.
NoMad is one of the few neighborhoods that seamlessly blends a diverse array of corporate headquarters encompassing fashion, finance, technology, and media while still maintaining a walkable neighborhood (rather than cold corporate) feel.
Area firms include Credit Suisse, Tumblr, Tiffany's, Vera Wang, and Facebook, just to name a few.
The stretch along Broadway has also become known as Silicon Alley due to the proliferation of tech start-ups which have taken space.
EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT…
As NoMad continues to expand geographically, buying along the Northern, Eastern, and Western fringes still affords primary home-owners and investors an opportunity for significant resale upside.
While the exact borders are up for debate, to date, expansion has nearly stretched from 23rd – 33rd Street and Lexington – Sixth Avenue.
Below are just a few of the transformational new developments which continue to augment the region's appeal:
Originally constructed in 1912 as a commercial building, Halpern Architects restored and converted 212 Fifth Avenue into a 24-story condominium building with 48 units.
Sotheby's recently completed the residential sell-out, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' $80 million purchase of three units which marked the most expensive residential sale south of 42nd Street.
30 East 31 Street
42 unit building rising 40 stories, and one of the few current luxury developments to feature a 421(a) tax abatement.
The building's designer Morris Adjmi's comments underscore how NoMad new developments have managed to supplement, rather than oppose, the grand exiting prewar architecture: "The predominance of gothic-like buildings on Park Avenue South and Madison Avenue inspired me to use those as cues…I wanted to do something that resonated in the skyline and coupled with the Empire State Building and Chrysler building in the distance."
3 West 29 Street
34-story 300,000 SF office tower which will incorporate glass walls and staggered outdoor terraces along the eastern elevation. Completion estimated for 2021/2022.
Virgin Hotel
Located at 1225 Broadway between West 29th Street and West 30th Street and Sixth Avenue and Broadway. The project will comprise nearly 300,000 SF, including 460 hotel rooms and 90,000 SF of retail in the tower's podium. Completion estimated for 2020.
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College student allegedly raped hours after attending a #MeToo rally
Posted 1:57 pm, October 15, 2018, by Tribune Media Wire
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Missouri State University student was reportedly raped hours after attending a rally to support survivors of sexual assault.
According to the Springfield News-Leader, the female student attended a #MeToo rally in Springfield, Missouri on October 6.
She reportedly met up with her alleged rapist, 22-year-old Zachary Alperin, after the rally.
According to the newspaper, the two visited some downtown bars and then went back to her dorm room on MSU's campus.
The student reportedly told police that she allowed Alperin to sleep in her room but told him "not to touch her because she was intoxicated."
Police told the Springfield News-Leader that the woman said she went to sleep and woke up in the middle of the night with Alperin on top of her, naked. She reportedly claimed that he performed sexual acts on her and she pushed him away.
Alperin told police "I guess I tried to force myself on her, and I feel like such a terrible person for it," according to the newspaper.
The Springfield Me Too movement responded to the incident on Facebook, sharing their support for the victim. They said,
"We are so proud of you for your bravery in coming forward. We are so sorry. We believe you. This was not your fault in any way. We are here for you."
Alperin was reportedly charged with second-degree rape and sodomy on Wednesday, which could result in 7-year prison sentences. He is currently being held in jail on a $20,000 bond.
Topics: #MeToo, montana, school, sexual assault
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Missouri man who molested 11-year-old girl sentenced to probation
Records indicate rape victim had gun put to her head, fought back by biting
Cuba Gooding Jr. charged with forcible touching in alleged New York groping incident
Arkansas woman must register as sex offender after trying to frame husband for child porn, rape
Woman says a sexual assault inside of a hotel room changed her life forever
Trump on assault accuser: 'She's not my type'
#METOOATODU project offers healing for sexual assault survivors
Writer claims Trump sexually assaulted her in New York City dressing room in the 1990s
Police investigating five sexual assault cases in five different Hampton Roads cities
Florida woman accused of urinating into ice cream maker, spitting into ice cream
Pennsylvania school cafeteria worker accused of firing BB gun at children
Couple accused of forcing day laborer to have sex at gunpoint


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Hello everybody and welcome to the second Blog of November.
As we get closer to Christmas we seem to have more and more happening each week. This week started on a high with a young man called Ben Cornelius being sent to see me - he has raised over £500 for Help For Heroes by having is head shaved - an amazing young man and a worthy cause, well done Ben.
Next week we have a full week of fundraising activities for Children In Need - there will be something on each lunchtime – all activities are 20p with lots of prizes to be had! There will also be a cake stall on Wednesday at break & lunch any offers of cakes for us to sell would be much appreciated. Please remind students to bring some cash for the different events. We will finish with a full non-uniform day on Friday - with optional fancy dress!! Details of this to follow.
Next Wednesday, 15th, we have our first Careers Fair - organised by Mrs Gilman. We have over 30 providers coming in so far and she is currently working on getting more! The providers who are coming include Universities, FE colleges, local companies, Apprenticeship providers and all three of the Armed Forces including the Sea Cadets and Police Cadets. The event is open to all year groups in the evening and all of the local community including students from other schools. College of West Anglia are hoping to run a wheel change challenge for parents during the evening. A company called Peterborough Desserts will be selling desserts from a van at the entrance and 10% of their profits will go to the school, so well worth attending. Please spread the word as the event runs from 4.30pm to 7.30pm and is open to everyone.
Next Thursday is our big celebration for the Year 11s who left us in June. ACE Evening is where we invite all of our Year 11 of 2017 back to collect their GCSE certificates and celebrate their achievements. The evening starts at 6.30pm and we look forward to seeing our ex students and their families to celebrate their successes and hear their stories of 'Life After Peele'.
Speaking of Year 11, our current cohort are now starting to plan their Prom which is on 13th July 2018. The Planning Committee meets on Mondays at break time in Sc2. Further information to follow regarding fundraising events, themes and ticket prices.
On 23rd November our Friends of The Peele are holding their AGM at the school from 6pm, all welcome. Then on 27th they are holding a Bingo Night at the school. This is the first of several fundraising activities they have planned. If any of you are able to donate items for the tombola stalls and raffles at these different events, they would be greatly appreciated (please send them to reception) - all proceeds go to funding extras for our students so we are currently looking at seating and table tennis tables for the playground.
Some advance notice about our Christmas Concert being organised by Miss Shaw, the new music teacher. This will be held on 5th December at St Mary's Church in Long Sutton and will involve many of our students.
Finally some exciting news about some of our Year 11 boys. Louis Garner and Jake Gadsden have both been awarded football scholarships with Cambridge United - an amazing achievement and a very exciting opportunity. In addition to this, Billy Barnes has been selected to represent Lincolnshire at county level playing football. We are immensely proud of these 3 boys, well done guys and let us know how you get on.
I wish you all a lovely weekend, hopefully we will avoid the frost.


More than 1,300 pupils were absent from school each day last year.
More than 1,300 pupils were missing from North Somerset's schools every day last year, new figures show.
The number of fines handed to parents for their child's poor school attendance was also up 14 per cent compared to the previous year.
Department for Education figures show North Somerset's state secondary school pupils missed 5.5 per cent of their lesson time in the 2017-18 academic year.
Of those absences, more than 20 per cent were unauthorised, which includes truancy and time off for family holidays where permission has not been granted.
"That's why the rules on term-time absences are clear: no child should be taken out of school without good reason.
Absence rates remained the same in secondary schools compared to 2016-17, when 5.4 per cent of sessions were missed.
However, 13 per cent of the 11,120 pupils enrolled in secondary schools were classed as persistently absent, meaning they missed 10 per cent of their total learning time.
Primary pupils missed 4.2 per cent of their lesson time – the same as last year – with more than 20 per cent of absences unauthorised.
The number of fines given to North Somerset parents increased by 14 per cent last year – with 980 penalty notices, compared to 862 in 2016-17.
Nationally, the number of fines issued rose by 75 per cent to more than 260,000 in 2017-18 – 85 per cent of them for unauthorised family holidays. The percentage of time absent from state primary and secondary schools also increased slightly, from 4.6 per cent to 4.7 per cent.


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Whether you are looking to unplug for a couple of hours or spend some quality time outdoors, there is a garden for you to explore.
Check out any (or all) of these five during your travels in the South.
Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Ark., is one of eight woodland gardens in the U.S. Encompassing 210 acres on a peninsula on Lake Hamilton, it was developed into a garden in 1956 by Verna Cook Garvan (some say even today her spirit can still be felt here.) She was instrumental in selecting and planting the wide variety of blooms and trees. Upon her death, she gifted the gardens to the University of Arkansas. Be sure to stop by the Anthony Chapel as well see the Anthony Family Trust Carillon. When exploring the gardens, take some time to view Bridge of the Full Moon located in the Garden of Pine Wind. It is one of the most photographed places in the gardens.
Located in Monroe, La., is Biedenharn Museum and Gardens. The collection includes the historic home, of Joseph Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca-Cola, Coke Museum, Bible Museum, and formal garden, ELsong. ELsong, located behind the home, was designed by Biedenharn's daughter, Emy-Lou. A little over an acre, the garden features different flowering plants, water features and sculptures from around the world. The focal point is the Wagnerian Fountain on the Ballet Lawn, and you'll quickly see there isn't a bad angle of this garden feature.
As one of the seven botanical gardens featured on the Alabama Garden Trail, the 212-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville is filled with various gardens and walking trails. Spend your time exploring everything from a wildflower garden to an herb garden and more. Meander your way along the nature trail or the birding trail. Don't miss the picturesque Damson Aquatic Garden with its Water Lily Pool. Also, give yourself enough time to spend in the Purdy Butterfly House, the largest open-aired one in the country.
Located near downtown Aiken, S.C., is the 14-acre Hopelands Gardens. The former estate turned public garden in 1969 includes century-old live oaks, fountains, a dollhouse and more. Located in the gardens' 1900s carriage house is the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, where you can learn more about the 39 champion thoroughbreds that have trained at Aiken Training Track.
It's worth tearing yourself away from the beaches in South Walton, Fla., for a little while to visit Eden Gardens State Park. Situated on the shore of Tucker Bayou in Point Washington, the two-story mansion houses the second-large st collection of Louis XVI furniture. Your eyes will be drawn to the 600-plus-year-old oak tree located on the grounds. Known as the "wedding tree" simply because around 98 percent of the weddings held on site happen under the tree. Check the Eden Gardens' ornamental gardens, heritage rose garden and more. Explore along the one-mile nature trail.


We ran across a really great interview of a healthcare administrator that goes on to detail what every day is like when they get to work. In addition to just finding out what the health admin does every day other important things like exactly how they got to that position are covered.
The man's name is James Wade Atkins and he was interviewed in All Healthcare which is a Monster publication. The full designation of what Mr. Atkin's career, title & degree are stated as: "James Wade Atkins, M.S., Medical and Health Services Manager, Clinical Center, Department of Transfusion Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland." That's quite a mouthful, huh?
Mr. Atkins started by talking about how he always went through life asking why as a child. This led him down the path of becoming an MD but once he realized he liked laboratory science more than actually working with patients he changed direction. The further focus on education was in the path of clinical laboratory science. The program Mr. Atkins got accepted to was very competitive & he got in one of the 10 positions from 50 applicants.
The education that James Atkins acquired might surprise you a little bit and doesn't exactly fit the specific mold of a health services manager. The degrees that Mr. Atkins got were a Bachelor of Science with a focus in Biology and a Master of Science with a focus in General Administration. There were also some certifications that Mr. Atkins added to his education attainment list which were Medical Technolgy certifications and a Specialist in Blood Banking certificate.
What is a day like as a health services manager?
A day in the life of this health services manager is also a little bit different than you may have heard before. This health manager is in a laboratory all day and focuses mainly on problem solving and audits of patient blood samples. The lab is a QA (quality assurance) team setup that is monitored by the FDA & American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).
The main duties that Mr. Atkins mentions in his interview are three main ones with them being: Auditing, Evaluating and Documenting. The auditing makes sure that everything in the lab is following regulations and procedures in accordance with state & federal law. The evaluating comes in with new protocols & equipment that the lab may use in the future and needs to be tested. The documentation is an important part that makes a log of all things that go on in the lab.
Future for this career according to Mr. Atkins is to advance his position to the secretary of Health & Human Services. In order to get this new position a Ph.D. would be in the future of Mr. Atkins but he seems to be up for it. For more information about Mr. Atkins or to read his interview check out All Healthcare.


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Sri Krishna – Krishna and his Cosmic Form
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Sri Krishna - Krishna and his Cosmic Form
When Lord Krishna was a baby, his list of antics was endless. Read below the story of one such incident where Lord Krishna's antics revealed something spectacular!
Once upon a time when Lord Krishna was a baby and living in Gokul, life was normal and people went about their daily chores. Among them was Krishna's mother, who was Yashoda. She had her hands full with the antics of Krishna and so she had to keep a constant eye on him. She would also tie the pots of butter to the ceiling so that he could not steal and eat them.
One day however, she could not keep a close eye on him and so she gave him some toys to play with and carried on with her work. Krishna played with the toys, but was soon bored and he started to look around the house. He saw the beautiful weather through the open window and also felt the cool breeze blowing through. He then turned his attention to another side and saw that the door was open. Beyond the threshold, he could see cows grazing on the green pastures and heard the birds sing. Being a child, he was naturally attracted by this and he slowly started to crawl towards the open door.
Krishna went beyond the threshold and crawled on the mud. He settled in a spot with a shade and started to play with the mud. He continued to play, listening to the singing of the birds and the rustling of the leaves. Lot of time went by and soon Yashoda came to the spot in the house where she had left Krishna. But she saw that he was not there and she grew concerned. She searched around the house, calling out his name loudly. Then she went out and found him playing in the mud. As she went closer, she saw that his face had mud too. Fearing that he had eaten mud, she became worried and asked him to open his mouth. When Krishna opened his mouth, a sight quite unlike any other awaited Yashoda!
As Yashoda peered inside Krishna's mouth, she could see the vastness of space. Upon closer observation, she could see the galaxy, the stars in it and many such heavenly bodies. She was mesmerised and she just kept staring, and she soon came upon the earth and the solar system and the various planets revolving around the sun. Finally, she was able to snap out of this mesmerising trance and she at once knew that Krishna was no ordinary child. Krishna closed his mouth and started to laugh like how a small child would after seeing something funny. Yashoda then carried Krishna into the home.
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Analysis: Ingram has had his best stretch of what has been a disappointing overall year for him the last month but Hightower remains a major negative to his overall weekly numbers, What is interesting is that Ingram is averaging a career best in carries but that apparently is not good enough for Sean Payton. That keeps him in firm RB 2 status now and going forward.


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Jonathan Pershing (center) accepts the American Carbon Registry's annual Climate Leadership award. ACR's Mary Grady (left) and John Kadyszewski presented Pershing with the award. Photo: ACR.
Celebrating Climate Leadership
American Carbon Registry honors Hewlett Foundation scientist who mobilizes capital for action.
A lifetime of mobilizing global action to address climate change was recognized April 25, when the American Carbon Registry (ACR) honored Jonathan Pershing with its annual Climate Leadership award, one of several awards presented at ACR's annual gala reception in Los Angeles.
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Mobilizing capital for action has been a hallmark of Pershing's career. Before Paris, he was the key architect of the Department of Energy's "Mission Innovation" commitment to double climate and clean energy research and development budgets. His ability to analyze data and to inspire others has brought together business leaders, civil society, governments and investors.
The belief that markets are the most effective path to mobilize actions to reduce emissions is shared by the nonprofit American Carbon Registry (ACR). Implemented by Winrock International, ACR is a leading carbon offset program recognized for its strong standards of environmental integrity and its quest to innovate. Solving climate change, Pershing said, will require greater transparency and a collective commitment to environmental integrity.
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The only thing I can add to the this newsletter is that in May or June 1946 when I was at Luton Hoo Formation College impatiently waiting demob I went one day to Whipsnade to see the buildings by `Tecton`. From my diary; – I spent a day at Whipsnade Zoo with Buttle before he returned to his unit, to see the Lubetkin and Tecton works. All the zoo buildings very shabby and neglected but the two bungalows are wonderful We gawped around them thinking they were empty until caught by the occupant of the larger one. She was so nice about it that we were ashamed. On hearingthat we are architectural students she asked us in, showed us round and gave us tea. She is Mrs Marks, wife of a mathematician. Months later I came across a book by Lional Marks on Codes and Cyphers and the penny dropped. He must have been high on the B.P. staff or exceptionaly rich or lucky.
It is fascinating to read your memories of Eastcote and the early days of GCHQ. I am interested because my mother, Leslie Rodgers worked at Eastcote in the early 1950's after she graduated from a languages degree at the University of Wales. She described Hugh Alexander as her boss and made lifelong friends – Eunice and David Phillips – too. If anyone remembers my mother, Eunice or David, I'd love to hear from you.
I remember Eunice and David Phillips. though I didn't know them well. I met them in 1954/5 when we had all moved to Cheltenham. I was "posted" to Washington in Oct 1955 and returned in late 1957. I seem to remember that Eunice's maiden name was Howard (the same as my mother) and that David had some medical problem, possibly diabetes. I'm afraid I don't remember Leslie Rodgers but although I was initially in Hugh Alexander's Division he "loaned me" to another Division in 1955 to get involved with computers and I stayed there until I left GCHQ in 1963.
I came across this site when I did a Google search for Wilf Westlake, whom I met at UCLA in 1958. I believe he later joined IBM and rose to a senior position. I knew others that Bob mentions, eg Jack Good, Norman Macleod and (particularly) Denis Mardle.
Any family information or background on Marjorie de Haan who served in B P during WW II, would be most gratefully received.
Bob Churchhouse's account of people at Eastcote and the move to Cheltenham is very interesting to me. I joined GCHQ just after the move to Cheltenham, and I knew almost all the people Bob mentions quite well, though only a very few are still alive.
I had been doing research in Algebra at Cambridge under David Rees (of course I had no idea he had been at Bletchley Park), but when I had failed to achieve any results worth submitting for a PhD, I applied in 1954 to the University Appointments Board to find a non-university job for a mathematician. I could have gone into computers, which were just taking off then, but I was also offered something very hush-hush (no idea what) "Somewhere in the West of England"! Leslie Yoxall, who interviewed me for this job, also told me that C.H.O'D Alexander worked there. As C.H.O'D had been my boyhood chess hero, I decided to chance it; and I spent the rest of my working life at GCHQ (until Mrs Thatcher banned Trade Union membership in 1984). I never regretted it.
When I arrived at Cheltenham, my first surprise was to find myself sitting opposite George Toulmin, who I had known very well at Cambridge: I had thought he was in the army! (Theoretically he WAS Corporal Toulmin, but he looked no more military than he had at Cambridge!). After that I met Jack Good, head of the mathematical research section HR, which was part of H division, headed by Hugh Alexander.
HR then consisted of about 8 young mathematicians – mostly from Cambridge, some from Oxford, including Bob Churchhouse, Alan Blenkin, Wilf Westlake, Dennis Mardle, and David Weekes as well as myself and George Toulmin, plus one or two more experienced people who had been at Bletchley, notably "Sep" Wall and of course Jack Good himself. There was also usually one "integrated" American mathematician from NSA, but they changed about every six months at that time. (It was Ted Leahy when I arrived). There were also three support staff – Olive Cox, Sheila Preston, and Enid Binns, who had – among other things – the unenviable job of transcribing our unreadable mathematical scribblings into typewritten form.
At that time the system was that about half the young mathematicians would be in a room close to Jack's, working directly for him, while the others would be "farmed out" for a year or two to various other sections where it was thought that a bit of mathematical thinking might help solve some of their problems. This was a "Good" arrangement!
We all had to move to different offices from time to time. I remember that after one of these moves some of us were in an office between the offices assigned to Hugh Alexander and Sep Wall. As both Hugh and Sep had exceptionally loud and clear "Cambridge" voices, especially when telephoning, and as all the partitions between offices were very flimsy, when Sep and Hugh were on the phone to one another (which was quite often) we could hear every word of both ends of the conversation. So much for security!
Bletchley Park was famous for its brilliant eccentrics, but there were still many eccentric individuals working at GCHQ when I joined. One particularly loveable and otherworldly individual was Geoffrey Timms. He always rode to work on his motorcycle, and he usually looked as dishevelled and windswept as if he had just got off it. His expertise was in applying mathematical thinking to engineering problems, and vice versa – two very much needed skills.
He was modest, shy and quiet, but he sometimes gave talks to groups of us. On one memorable occasion, while he was in the middle of putting a diagram on the blackboard, his coat or gown somehow got caught on the frame holding the blackboard up. But Geoffrey ignored this, and carried on with his lecture for several minutes, even though he was half hanging from the frame – until someone unhooked him. It was hard to concentrate on what he had been saying!
One of the pleasant things about working at GCHQ at that time was the lack of formality and the disregard of the official working hours. There was of course the "need to know" restriction on exchanging information, but – at least for us mathematicians – there was a great deal of freedom. We worked the hours we felt like, often got in late and sometimes worked all night. It was not unlike a university atmosphere. Lots of people brought their dogs into their offices. Not many people had cars then, most people cycled or walked to work, or used one of the many buses that came to the office from different parts of town. And we all worked in small offices, usually for 1, 2, or 4 people; though there were some rooms with as many as 16 people of various skills working together on a single problem. But the idea of "Open Plan" working for everyone would have appalled us.
I joined GCHQ as a "Scientific Officer" (paid £630 per year) in October 1954, at the age of 25, and retired in April 1985 as a "Senior Principle Scientific Officer" (paid about £20,000 per year) after 30 and a half years, including three years spent in Washington working as an "integrated" mathematician in NSA, and working in at least ten very different areas of GCHQ's work – changing jobs about every three years on average, and working together with other staff with many different skills. It was always interesting to have to learn about new problems and to try to find ways of using my mathematical mind and experience to help solve them, sometimes more successfully than others!
I have now been retired for longer than I worked at GCHQ.
This is a fascinating article with intriguing comments. As an independent BP researcher, I'd love to hear more about your Eastcote memories, especially from Bob Churchouse and Kit Braunholtz. I'd love to hear from anyone with a BP relative too.
You can find me at http://www.bletchleyparkresearch.co.uk or bletchleyparkresearch(at)gmail(dotcom). I hope it's ok to put this request here.
Hi Kerry! You ask for memories of Eastcote. Well, I never worked at Eastcote, but I did – for a few years in the 1960's – visit the site fairly regularly. At that time I was working on the mathematical aspects of designing secure communications equipment for the British Armed Forces; but all the engineering design was being done at Eastcote, so I would go there and meet up with the engineers from time to time, to ensure that I understood enough about their work (and vice versa) to get us all on the same wavelength.
The (electrical) engineers I met at Eastcote were a very friendly and interesting group – most of them had worked at BP during the war, and they were all considerably older than me. They were also very clever people, and I was impressed by the quality of their work. Unfortunately I have forgotten most of their names – it is fifty years ago! – but I do remember most of their personalities. (One name that seems to come up from the depths was Stan Parkes). They treated me with far more respect than I deserved – they really knew what they were doing, while I was pretty new to it all.
At that time digital communication methods were just taking off, and I was learning about such things as Information Theory, and Error-Correcting Codes (there was a very good book by Berlekamp on these codes). On the engineering side, silicon chips were just starting to be used. The Eastcote engineers had also realised that for one of their machines they could make it much more cheaply by using a component that was also about to be used in Colour Television, and which would therefore be made in mass quantities and be cheap!
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CMT Type 1
Giant Axonal Neuropathy (GAN)
Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy (HSN)
Intermediate CMT
Sorbitol Dehydrogenase (SORD) Deficiency
X-linked CMT
CMT-Associated Genes: The Definitive Guide
What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is a disease of the peripheral nerves that control muscles that can cause progressive loss of function and sensation in the hands, arms, legs, and feet.
How is CMT pronounced?
One common question asked is how is Charcot-Marie-Tooth pronounced. See below for the pronunciation of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
(shar-ko¯' mä-re´ tooth)
Where did the name CMT come from?
CMT is the acronym for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, named after the three physicians who first described it: Drs. Jean-Martin Charcot and Pierre Marie (both from France) and Howard Henry Tooth (of the United Kingdom).
How many people have CMT?
CMT affects 150,000 people in the United States and roughly 3 million worldwide.
Who gets CMT?
CMT can affect anyone regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, etc.
Is CMT genetic?
CMT is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. CMT can be passed on from one generation to the next. It can also occur as a new or spontaneous (de novo) mutation. Learn about CMT inheritance patterns.
How many gene mutations cause CMT?
Scientists have identified over 100 different gene mutations causing CMT. Most people (90%) have one of four types of CMT: CMT 1A (PMP 22); CMT 1B (MPZ); CMT 2A (MFN2) and CMT 1X (GJB1).
How many types of CMT are there?
There are three main types of CMT – demyelinating (types 1 & 4), axonal (type 2), and intermediate.
Learn more about CMT Types and Subtypes
Is CMT progressive?
CMT is slowly progressive, causing loss of normal function and/or sensation in the lower legs/feet and hands/arms.
What are the symptoms of CMT?
First signs may include toe-walking, frequent tripping, ankle sprains, clumsiness, and "burning" or pins-and-needles sensations in the feet and/or hands. Children with CMT may fall more frequently and be delayed in reaching some of the standard childhood physical milestones.
Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammertoes (curled toes) are common, but some people have flat feet and straight toes. Later in the disease process, contractures may develop in the fingers and hands.
Foot drop (inability to lift foot at ankle), poor balance, and problems walking may develop as muscles atrophy in the feet and legs, and some people may have hip dysplasia.
Difficulty with tasks involving manual dexterity, such as writing, grasping or picking up small object or manipulating zippers and buttons can develop as atrophy in the hands sets in and progresses.
Abnormal sensation, loss of ability to feel light touch, the overall sense of touch, and the ability to perceive temperature change can become diminished, or even lost, in CMT. The loss of the ability to sense where one's body is in space (proprioception) is also common, and many people experience musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain.
Poor tolerance for cool, cold and/or hot temperatures is typical. Many people have chronically cold hands and feet. Additional symptoms may include flexed fingers, contractures, tremor, knee and/or hip problems, muscle cramps, muscle spasms, thenar muscle atrophy (loss of muscle mass between the thumb and forefinger), loss of overall hand strength, absent or reduced reflexes, chronic fatigue, obstructive sleep apnea, poor circulation, scoliosis, kyphosis, hip dysplasia.
Rare symptoms include breathing difficulties caused by respiratory muscle weakness, swallowing or speaking difficulties, neurogenic bladder, hearing loss, optic neuropathy and vocal cord paralysis.
The psychological impact of having CMT can't be ignored, leading to irritability, depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness and guilt.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, immediately call your local suicide hotline or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), or seek help right away at a local emergency room.
How is CMT diagnosed?
A CMT diagnosis involves clinical evaluation of muscle function and atrophy, testing of sensory responses, and electromyographic and nerve conduction studies. Many types of CMT can also be diagnosed by genetic testing.
Learn more about the CMT Diagnosis Process
How is CMT different from Muscular Dystrophy?
CMT is a disease of the peripheral nerves that control muscles. Muscular dystrophy is a disease of the muscles themselves.
Is there a Treatment for CMT?
Although there is no drug treatment for CMT, physical therapy and moderate activity (but not overexertion) can help maintain muscle strength, endurance and flexibility. Mechanical supports like AFOs (ankle-foot orthoses) and custom-made shoes can improve gait and balance. When medically indicated, orthopedic surgery can correct deformity and help maintain mobility and function. Occupational therapy and adaptive devices can help people perform activities of daily living.
Is there a cure for CMT?
CMT is currently incurable, but not usually fatal, though it is severely disabling in a small proportion of cases.
Any medications people with CMT should avoid?
Some medications are potentially toxic to people with CMT. Vincristine has been proven hazardous and should be avoided by all CMT patients. Taxols also pose a high risk to people with CMT. Find the complete list of potentially neurotoxic medications. Before taking any medication or changing medications, be sure your physician is fully aware of your medical condition and discuss any possible side effects they may have on CMT. Have a drug/medication question? Email us at info@cmtausa.org.
Where Can I Get Help?
Founded in 1983, the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the development of drug therapies to treat CMT, to improve the quality of life for people with CMT, and, ultimately, to find a cure. Our vision is a world without CMT. The CMTA fulfills its mission with a wide variety of member services. Numerous publications are available, including the long-running CMTA Report and CMTeen, an online magazine by, for and about teenagers with CMT. Branches provide members education and support while CMTA Summits offer them the chance to get firsthand information from the best clinicians and researchers in the world. Those clinicians and researchers can also be found at CMTA Centers of Excellence, where people with CMT are examined and treated in multidisciplinary clinics while helping the CMTA systematically gather information for use in clinical trials and other CMT research.
Find a CMT Center of Excellence
What the CMTA Is Doing to Find a Cure
The CMTA is aggressively pursuing treatments and a cure for all types of CMT. Since launching the Strategy to Accelerate Research (STAR) in 2008, the CMTA has been working with preeminent researchers, clinicians, patients and institutions in the global inherited neuropathy community to capitalize on breakthroughs in genetics.
Unlike other neuromuscular diseases, the genetic causes of CMT are known. In fact, more than 90 specific genes that cause the disease have been identified. More importantly, the fact that most of these genetic mutations can be replicated in laboratory models and grown as tissue cultures has opened an extraordinary window of opportunity to develop treatments and cures using the latest pharmaceutical, biotech, and gene therapy technologies.
"STAR is the most important initiative ever undertaken by the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association," according to Michael E. Shy, MD, Co-Chair of the Clinical Expert Board. "In addition to developing specific therapies for CMT patients, the translational science employed in the research could have major implications for the treatment of a host of related genetic disorders."
The CMTA has made unprecedented progress toward therapies for virtually almost all types of CMT. Since the inception of STAR, the CMTA has financed more than 100 projects and committed over $18.5 million in research. Thanks to support from our donors, STAR continues to gain momentum and the promise of breakthroughs is imminent.
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Living with CMT can be challenging, but you are not alone. The CMTA is with you every step of the way. Together, we can create a world without CMT!
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Jason received his Master's of Health Science – Physician Associate Degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., in 2014, receiving specific training in orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, joint replacement and general orthopedics. He works along side Dr. Thomas Wuller in the care and management of general orthopedic patients, as well as joint replacement, sports medicine and trauma cases. He is broad-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and resides in Stillwater with his wife, Brooke.


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