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1.1 German Swedish & French Car Parts Limited ("we", "us", "our") is a company, registered in England number 3896059. Its registered office is Unit 1-2 Planet Centre, Armdale Road, Feltham, Middlesex TW14 0LW. Our VAT number is 785420416.
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9.5 If you wish to exercise your rights under paragraph 8.4 above and return such unsatisfactory, unrequested or damaged Product(s) to us you must return them to us at the following address: GSF Car Parts, Units 21-27, The Fort Industrial Park, Dunlop Way, Birmingham, B35 7AR and in the condition in which you received it/them within 7 working days of receiving such Product(s). At our discretion we will either (a) despatch the correct Product or a replacement Product to you; or (b) refund you the purchase price. Paragraph 8.2 does not apply to you in these circumstances.
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10.4 We shall be liable for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence. Nothing in this Contract shall exclude or limit that liability.
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This Contract shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and the courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
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Only you and us have any rights under this Contract. No other person shall have any rights under this Contract.
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We may transfer the Contract to any person or ask any person to fulfil any aspect of it so long as the performance of the Contract is not affected. You may only transfer the Contract with our prior written consent which we shall not unreasonably withhold.
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14. Online Catalogue Terms and Conditions
While every endeavor has been made to ensure the accuracy of our catalogue, we do accept any responsibility for errors or omissions. Replacement parts should always be checked against the original ones prior to fitting to ascertain their suitability for purpose.
All parts supplied will be for Right Hand Drive vehicles unless clearly stated otherwise.
Fitting position: Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) fitting positions are stated as if sitting in the drivers seat.
Every endeavor has been made to ensure the accuracy of the VRM service, however sometimes inaccuracies occur and it is always down to the user to check that the link is correct.
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Managing Director, SAP Northern Latin America
Gonzalo Benedit is managing director of SAP Northern Latin America (NoLA). His main focus is to drive substantial business growth and strong customer intimacy across NoLA, which includes Mexico, Colombia, Central America, Ecuador, Venezuela, and the Caribbean.
Head of Supplier Relationship Management, Cloud & LoB, SAP Americas
Peter Black is the head of Supplier Relationship Management for the SAP Americas Cloud & LoB organization. He leads SAP's SRM business across the entire Americas region, and is responsible for the optimum performance of sales, driving the go-to-market strategy and overall operations for the field sales organization.
Chief Financial Officer, SAP Americas
Peter David is the chief financial officer (CFO) for SAP Americas, where he is responsible for all financial activities for the region.
Managing Director, SAP Southern Latin America
Diego Dzodan is the managing director of SAP Southern Latin America. With 15 years of experience in the IT industry, he is responsible for the accelerated growth plan for Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Managing Director, SAP Canada
Bob Elliott is the managing director of SAP Canada. He is responsible for the business operations in Canada and driving growth for SAP's industry-leading cloud, mobile, and database and technology solutions that help 9,000 Canadian customers in 25 industries become best-run businesses.
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Felix Feddersen brings more than two decades of leadership experience and IT business expertise to his position as head of services in the Americas. In this role, Felix works to ensure that SAP® business solutions perform at maximum value for customers, in addition to providing differential services to accelerate innovation and enhance synergies, while expanding ecosystem market coverage.
Head of Ecosystem and Channels, SAP Americas
John Graham is the head of Ecosystem and Channels for SAP Americas. In this role, he is responsible for SAP's indirect partner and channel business across the Americas region, which includes Latin America, Canada, and the United States.
Senior Vice President and General Counsel, North America
Mary Beth Hanss functions as chief legal officer for SAP North America. She manages the SAP U.S. legal department supporting all of the company's business in the United States.
Head of Marketing and Communications, SAP Americas
David Hutchison is head of Marketing and Communications for SAP Americas. He oversees all integrated marketing activities for SAP North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Head of Strategic Industries, SAP Americas
Chris McClain is executive vice president (EVP) of Americas Strategic Industries, responsible for the overall business operations, strategy, and sales for SAP's key industry teams of financial services, retail, and regulated industries encompassing utilities, federal government, state and local government, higher education, and healthcare.
President, SAP U.S.
Gregory "Greg" McStravick is the president of SAP U.S. and has responsibility for all U.S. business. Greg has more than 20 years of progressive experience as a leader in technology solution sales management and global strategy.
Head of Customer Relationship Management, Cloud & LoB, SAP Americas
Jeff Moses is the head of Customer Relationship Management for the SAP Americas Cloud & LoB organization. He drives SAP's CRM business in North America and Latin America, overseeing operations, sales, and the go-to-market strategy for the region's entire field sales organization.
Head of Strategic Customer Program, North America, SAP Americas
DJ Paoni is head of the Strategic Customer Program in North America. In this role, he is responsible for establishing the strategic direction and vision of all customer-related efforts for SAP's top North America–headquartered customers.
Chief Human Resources Officer, SAP Americas
Patricia "Pat" Pettinati is the chief human resources officer for SAP Americas. In this role, she is responsible for all HR solutions and services for all lines of business across the entire Americas region.
Head of Human Capital Management, Cloud & LoB, SAP Americas
Rich Selsted is head of Human Capital Management for the SAP Americas Cloud & LoB organization. He is responsible for leading the HCM line of business in North America and Latin America, by driving sales and the go-to-market strategy, and overseeing operations for the field sales organization.

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March 27, 2013 Baseball TherapyThe Lessons of LohseHe finally signed. Kyle Lohse finally signed with someone, and I hope we all learned something in the process. No, not that his last name is not spelled L-O-S-H-E. There has to be a bigger moral to all of this, right? At the end of every long saga, there's a scene where the characters sit down together and rehash all that has happened, take stock of it, and generate some pithy phrase that encapsulates the whole story. Sit with me. The Kyle Lohse story is fascinating in a way, because it illuminates a couple of interesting and perhaps evolving truths about the game of baseball, particularly about pitching. Kyle Lohse is not an ace, although he's also the sort of arm that would be welcome in any major-league rotation. "Throws 200 innings with a FIP around 3.60 over the past two years" is a nice way to start a conversation, even if a BABIP in the .260s suggests that there might be some regression on the way. Then again, average together the last two years, and even FRA has him at a tad over 4.00, which is, y'know, kinda nice. Lohse is the kind of pitcher over whom a great many hands have been wrung, going back to the Gil Meche contract and probably before. Why do these guys make eight-figure annual salaries when they're not that good? Even Lohse, with the draft pick anchor tied around his waist, got $11 million per year. Going on the old standby that a win is worth around $5 million a year, the contract values Lohse as roughly a two-win player, which he was last year—for the first time since 2003. If you factor in the opportunity cost of losing the draft pick, the contract values Lohse even more highly. Maybe we're just having a hard time valuing pitching, especially within a replacement level framework. The idea of replacement level was meant to answer the question, "If Player X vanished into thin air, and we had to replace his playing time with an average scrub, how much worse would the team be?" And for position players, that makes sense. If Dustin Pedroia vanished into thin air, most of his playing time would go to someone else, that someone else would take a turn in the batting order, and that would be the end of the matter. But when it comes to replacing value, starting pitching is a different animal. Consider that in 2012, Kyle Lohse averaged 19 outs (6 1/3 innings) per start, good for 23rd place in the league among those who started 20 or more games. Had Lohse disappeared from the Cardinals, some sixth starter/long man/waiver-wire guy would have taken his starts. But we can't just assume that Lohse's replacement would have averaged 6 1/3 innings each start, and in fact, he probably wouldn't have. If you're talking about a replacement who averages five innings per game, the manager has to coax another inning and a third out of his bullpen, on average. And relievers who aren't as good get to pitch. It isn't just about what Lohse did when he pitched that extra inning, it's what didn't happen as a result. Even more, the effect isn't confined to just this game. The next day, relievers are more likely to be tired or unavailable, and lesser relievers will have to be summoned. You have to shuffle the roster a bit more and bring up a guy from Triple-A for coverage whom you'd rather not have up. There are compounding effects.
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Old building but it has a Good accommodation for the price.
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Melbourne's inner-city councils - Melbourne, Stonnington (west of Kooyong Road), Port Phillip and Yarra - have prepared the Inner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP). The plan, titled 'Making Melbourne More Liveable', aims to strengthen the liveability, attractiveness and prosperity of the region.
IMAP's vision is for an inner Melbourne region that embodies creativity, liveability, prosperity and sustainability in a range of diverse neighbourhoods. A region where the 19th century character informs modern development to create pedestrian oriented places – places that support a tolerant and inclusive community and provide a variety of experiences and opportunities for residents, workers and visitors; a region that responds to its capital city role by supporting arts, entertainment, retail, regional facilities and the functions of the port.
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1994 Ducati 916
When designer Massimo Tamburini finished his work on the Ducati next generation V-twin sportbike that was to debut in 1993's Milan show, he had no idea that the bike was to become an icon in sportbike history. Ducati's inimitable 916 was a bike that not only broke the boundaries of twin-cylinder performance, but also set the tone for styling and design for the next decade and beyond. That Tamburini's design stayed unchanged yet continued to be the benchmark for nearly a decade spoke volumes. — KK
Textile Apparel
With the availability of synthetic materials such as Kevlar, Cordura and Gore-Tex, the textile apparel market blossomed in the early '90s and continues to do so today. These garments provide the abrasion resistance of leather along with conveniences such as waterproofing, multiple pockets and adaptable venting to combine comfort and protection in one item. And with textile apparel priced quite attractively compared with leather, the comfort and convenience mean more riders are wearing gear more of the time. — AT
Kevin Schwantz
One of the only things that could outshine Sport Rider's 1993 inception is Kevin Schwantz's first — and last — World Championship. Anyone who's watched Schwantz ride knows that he's one of the more talented riders to ever throw a leg over a GP bike, but the Texan's contributions to the racing community didn't stagnate once he hung up his leathers, which is why I've nominated him as an influential racer. Take Schwantz's riding school, rider-development program and continued support for the premier class for instance, each of which highlight his unambiguous dedication to giving back to the sport. — BA
Scotts Performance Steering Damper
One of the problems with early telescoping steering dampers was their exposed mounting that made them susceptible to crash damage. Scott Forward of Scott's Performance originally designed his rotary damper for off-road motorcycles, but soon realized that its compact build and mounting position on top of the steering head ensured that it stayed out of harm's way on a sportbike as well. A plus is the rotary design's multiple adjustability over a wide range of functions, unlike the telescoping dampers single adjustment. — KK
Phillip Island
With a storied history dating back to the early '50s, the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit became world famous when it began hosting Grand Prix and World Superbike events in 1989 and 1990 respectively. Since then it has been home to a steady stream of epic races and emotional victories (and losses) in both series, always documented by stunning photography. Watch the 1959 film "On the Beach" to see the track as it was when it first opened. — AT
1993 Honda CBR900RR
It's difficult to over-emphasize the importance of the original CBR900RR on the sportbike market. Scaling in at just 457 pounds and making 115 very user-friendly horsepower, those tenets — light weight and usable power — are still the basic building blocks of a top performing motorcycle today. How light was it? The current BMW S 1000 RR is actually two pounds heavier than the original CBR. The 900 was seen often in SR's first decade with innumerable tests and feature articles. — AT
Tadao Baba
The man behind the original Honda CBR900RR was Tadao Baba, a former racer who came through Honda via the machine shop and the R&D; department as a test rider rather than having a formal engineering background. His tenure as Large Product Leader culminated in the '02 CBR954RR — which at 434 pounds full of fuel remains the lightest literbike we have ever tested — and his influence is easily seen in the current CBR600RR and CBR1000RR, which are among the lightest bikes in their classes. — AT
Race Tech Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators
Reasonably priced and relatively easy to install, the Race Tech Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators make a damping-rod fork act like a cartridge fork and provide a noticeable performance improvement. Like ketchup on fries, they have been a without-question modification over the 20 years since their introduction. Even now, manufacturers continue to use damping-rod forks on their lower-priced models even though cartridge forks are markedly superior, and Race Tech continues to churn out Cartridge Emulators to improve them. — AT
1996 Suzuki GSX-R750
Consider the carnage: Before the original SRAD GSX-R, there actually was a 750 class; now there isn't, aside from the current GSX-R750. Lightweight and powerful, the liquid-cooled, aluminum-spar-framed GSX-R was a liter-class contender, winning our BOTY twice in succession and spawning a whole line of successful models. The current GSX-R600 and 1000 can trace their roots back to the '96 model, and the Hayabusa to this day uses the same engine and chassis architecture. — AT
1998 Yamaha YZF-R1
Kunihiko Miwa's literbike masterpiece changed the game in the 1000cc class, just as Baba's CBR had done five years before. The R1 has not only carved its own niche in the sportbike world and gained a legion of fans, but it also introduced new design concepts that were innovative and continue to set an example. The engine's gearbox shafts were stacked vertically to drastically shorten its length and allow a longer swingarm for better traction without gaining wheelbase, and the Deltabox aluminum frame are just a few examples. — KK
ECU Reflashing
Reflashed ECUs were a relatively new concept two years ago, but proved immensely popular thanks to the large horsepower advantages they offered. Our ECUnleashed-equipped 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R test mule ("Literbike Mods," October '11) benefited from an added 15 horsepower for instance, in addition to a 215 mph speed limiter and 600-rpm-higher rev limiter. What's more, all these performance advantages cost just $450. The number of companies who offer similar services has grown exponentially over the years, meaning reflashed ECUs will only continue to grow in popularity. We're not overly surprised either. How can you argue with cheap horsepower? — BA
Electronic Fuel Injection
While the early motorcycle fuel injection systems were hardly memorable and seemed to offer no benefits over carburetors, it didn't take long for that to change. Within a few years, smooth-running and clean-burning performance was a given, but the real benefit is only now being realized: A host of rider aids and performance features such as traction, wheelie and launch control, OEM quickshifters and power modes that are much more easily implemented with electronic control of the fueling. — AT
1999 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa
To say that the Suzuki Hayabusa turned the sportbike world upside-down when it debuted in 1999 is an understatement. Although its incredibly strong engine and equally beefy chassis drew praise, it was its unreal top speed of over 190 mph that grabbed everyone's attention (including European governments, resulting in the 186 mph speed limiters installed on all big-bore bikes today). The Hayabusa has become the platform for an untold number of highly modified dragrace and street custom machines, and until the arrival of Kawasaki's ZX-14R in 2012, the 'Busa reigned supreme in the hypersports class. — KK
Kunihiko Miwa
If you think that all Japanese engineers are a faceless herd that would be just as soon designing refrigerators as they would motorcycles, then you haven't met Yamaha's Kunihiko Miwa — who has risen from the company's racing department to his current position as Senior Executive Officer, 2nd Director Motorcycle Division. The original lead designer of several TZ racebikes, the Deltabox frame, the original YZF-R1, R6, R7, as well as lending a hand with the YZR-M1 MotoGP bike, Miwa often rides his personal bikes to work, including a heavily modified "sleeper" FJR1300 naked bike. — KK
There are very few accessories that have changed the motorsports landscape the way GoPro's Hero lineup of cameras have. Never before has it been so easy for riders to shoot, edit and share clips of themselves for sponsors, family and friends. Beyond that, GoPro products have made it easier for riders to study tracks, improve lines and relive their favorite races. Just how popular have the cameras become? Consider this, our local race organization has been forced to enact a rule that designates how to mount and secure the cameras. — BA
Mat Mladin
Love him or hate him, it's impossible to overestimate the impact of a certain brash Australian named Mat Mladin on AMA Superbike racing. Mladin's single-minded approach to racing — from his fanatical fitness mentality, to his aggressive weekend practice and race tactics, to his outspoken personality and hard-nosed outlook on competitors — significantly raised the bar as competitors tried to match his speed, much less beat him. Mladin's dominance set numerous records; his 1999 championship was the beginning of a record seven AMA titles in eight years. — KK
2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000
After stunning the sportbike world with the 1996 GSX-R750, Suzuki knocked everyone's socks off five years later with the 2001 GSX-R1000. Utilizing many of the basic engine and chassis components from the 8th-generation GSX-R750 allowed Suzuki to keep size and weight down (incrementally larger engine, yet boasting 143 rear wheel horsepower — most in the class by far — and only weighing 11 pounds more than the 750). The original GSX-R1000's performance was stout enough to win our literbike shootouts for two consecutive years before the 2nd gen GSX-R1000 in 2003 set the bar even higher. — KK
Valentino Rossi
Valentino Rossi has arguably done more for MotoGP publicity than any other rider in the history of the premier class. What would the class be like without Rossi? According to the dismal broadcasting numbers that were released following the Italian's injury-induced absence in 2011, it would be sorely hurting. The Italian's success isn't a result of one particular trait either, but rather a culmination of his riding abilities, charisma, and undeniable passion for winning. You can call him The Doctor or Vale, but we'll go ahead and label him as one of the most influential riders ever. — BA
Kenny Roberts
Even though The King's last world championship was a decade before Sport Rider began, Kenny Roberts still has had a huge influence on the motorcycling world in the past 20 years and many aspects of sportbike technology and riding have benefitted. He has been featured in Sport Rider countless times from almost our first issue to the most recent, with articles covering his racing team, his training ranch, the motorcycles he manufactured, and the riders that have worked for him. — AT
2003 Yamaha YZF-R6
Two technologies combined to make this the best middleweight at the time — and arguably even of all time. First was Yamaha's Controlled Filling Die-Casting; the '03 model remains the lightest R6 ever and is even lighter than all but one of the current middleweight bikes, R6 included. Second was its fuel injection with CV-type secondary slides, which made the R6 one of the smoothest fuel injected bikes at the time. Combined, we called it "All sweetness and light." — AT
Carbon Matrix Composite Brakes
Carbon/carbon brakes are basically de rigueur for any MotoGP bike because of their weight and stopping power. But they also have significant drawbacks for street use: carbon brakes need heat to work, they wear quickly, and they absorb water, making them useless in the rain. Enter BrakeTech USA's CMC carbon matrix composite brakes. They are nearly the same weight as carbon/carbon brakes, but they work when cold, their wear rates are similar to metal discs, and they stop just as well in the rain. — KK
Prior to releasing the 2010 S 1000 RR, BMW was popularly known for building motorcycles that were headlined by unconventional features like a Telelever or Duolever front end, Paralever shaft drive and boxer engine. The RR reached out to a younger enthusiast however, and jettisoned eccentric designs for a more conventional inline-four powerplant and suspension setup. The result was an electronically advanced monster that ultimately ushered the literbike class into the modern era. The S 1000 RR package continues to be improved upon, but the '10 model will remain the bike that changed the game. — BA
Nicky Hayden
Nicky Hayden will have spent 10 years in the MotoGP paddock this season, and while he's won just three races during that time, he remains one of the most recognizable faces in racing. The highlight of the Kentucky Kid's career could be considered his 2006 championship title, but the reason for Hayden being featured in our top picks section goes back to his dedication to the sport and unparalleled work ethic. A wholesome, down-south attitude goes a long way nowadays, and we'll continue to respect Hayden for his perseverance in the face of adversity. — BA
Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta is one of America's great road courses, and although it's been tamed over the years with the addition of chicanes and hairpin corners (all of which are intended to increase safety), the track remains a favorite amongst our staffers. The real reason for Road Atlanta earning a spot in our top picks section goes beyond its appeal however, and boils down to the role it's played in American roadracing — both at an amateur and professional level. Anyone who's heard of or participated in the (now-extinct) Suzuki Cup Finals or a WERA finale will attest to the facility's deep roots, and likely embrace similar levels of appreciation. — BA
Yoshimura EPA Noise-Compliant Slip-ons
Early in 2011, Yoshimura announced a line of slip-on exhaust systems that met the EPA's strict limits for sound. This was no doubt a huge investment for Yoshimura in terms of testing and approval costs, but the benefits to sportbike riders are equally huge: We can now enjoy the look and sound of a performance exhaust without constantly looking over our shoulders for The Man, and our neighbors will be much happier, reducing what is most likely motorcycling's biggest current threat. — AT
Bosch ABS 9
Sportbike ABS took a huge step forward in 2009 with the introduction of the Bosch ABS 9 unit, a lightweight, compact system that is used on the BMW S 1000 RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R and an increasing number of models. The Bosch ABS 9 is motorcycle-specific and not based on automotive units, and incorporates its own ECU that can take parameters such as throttle position, engine RPM, gear position and even lean angle into account. — AT
Electronic suspension
The fast-paced march of technology is bringing a lot of great new features to sportbikes, but probably none more exciting than electronic suspension. While bikes like the BMW K1300S and 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200S and 2012 1199 Panigale S brought passive electronic suspension adjustment into the mainstream, the 2013 Multistrada's Skyhook suspension and the BMW HP4's DDC (Dynamic Damping Control) componentry have now unleashed semi-active control that changes in real time as you ride. Switching from touring-soft on the highway to sportbike-firm as you head into the twisties will change the way you look at riding. — KK
Rossi/Lorenzo Catalunya 2009
Prior to the Catalunya MotoGP race in 2009, if you would've told us that there was a more exciting last-lap battle than the Edwards/Bayliss clash in 2002, we would've laughed in your face. Rossi and a 22-year old Jorge Lorenzo ultimately put Edwards and Bayliss to shame though, and traded the lead more times in the last three laps than our nerves could bear. Rossi eventually crossed the line in front (in part to a nearly impossible pass that almost put him on the ground), but the race was more notable for how it introduced Lorenzo as a matured, clear-cut threat to Rossi's crown. — BA


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I have been playing with SymPy lately. SymPy is, basically, a Python library for Symbolic Mathematics. It's precisely the kind of CAS I was looking for: simple, lightweight, easy to use, syntactically tasteful, open-source, and free. SymPy just makes sense. Simplicity über alles.
SymPy was started in 2005, by Ondřej Čertík, a Physics student from Czech Republic. Kudos to Ondřej for his initiative! And thanks to all of those who contributed to the SymPy project! Here are some slides on SymPy, by Ondřej:
- SymPy – Python library for symbolic mathematics (PDF – 223 KB)
You can download SymPy from here. If you don't have Python installed in your computer, you can play with the SymPy online shell (which runs on the Google App Engine).
An example
Let's consider the system of polynomial equations in
where is a known vector (whose entries are distinct). We will denote . Let function be defined as
The system of polynomial equations can thus be rewritten as
where for all . According to my conjecture, this system of equations should have exactly solutions. Solving the system is not very easy because the equations are nonlinear in variables . A CAS would be useful.
For example, we could implement function with the following Python script:
def g(z,k): """Computes g_k(z), where z is a list of reals and k is a positive integer""" # checks function arguments for errors if len(z)==0: return "ERROR: First argument must be a non-empty list of symbols!" if (type(k) != int) or (k < 1): return "ERROR: Second argument must be a positive integer!" # computes g_k(z) and returns it acc = 0 for i in range(0,len(z)): acc += (z[i])**k return acc
We could then compute the Gröbner basis of the set of polynomials , and the solutions of the system of polynomial equations for a given , say, :
from sympy import * # number of equations and symbolic variables n = 3 # defines set S = {1, 2,..., n} S = range(1,n+1) # declares symbolic variables x = [Symbol('x%d' % i) for i in S] # initializes y vector #y = [Symbol('y%d' % i) for i in S] y = S # defines system of polynomial equations in variables [x1, x2, x3] P = [g(x,k) - g(y,k) for k in S] # computes Groebner basis and solutions of the system of polynomials GB = groebner(P, order='lex') Sols = solve_system(P) # prints results print "Groebner basis: %s" % GB print "Solutions: %s" % Sols print "There are %d solutions." % len(Sols)
The output is:
- Gröbner basis: the Gröbner basis is a set of three polynomials , where
- Solutions: there are solutions
As expected, the solutions of the system of polynomial equations are the permutations of the elements of . Of course, this does not prove the conjecture. All it proves is that my conjecture works for the particular case where and .


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Monday, March 28, 2011
Lupus hair loss: managing the fallout
Speaking as someone who's lost a good portion of her hair multiple times (I've lost at least 40% of the volume four times, and at least 70% of the volume one additional time), I've assessed that there are several stages involved in hair loss. Here's how I would describe them:
Stage 1: "Wow. I think I'm losing my hair. That's kinda crazy." In this beginning stage, you're almost in awe of the loss. It's never good to lose your hair, of course, but the loss is so minimal, you're just kind of surprised that this lupus symptom is actually happening to you, just like it says it will in all of the lupus books. Still, you openly talk about the loss...kind of like it's good party conversation. It's not noticeable to anyone but you, so you don't give it a second thought, or at least not much of one. You think you might even just be blowing the whole thing out of proportion - optimistically thinking that the strands will cease to fall after a week or two.
Stage 2: "Hmmm. I'm really losing a lot of hair. Like, a lot." This is the stage where you can confirm, without a doubt, that hair loss is taking place. You don't know what's causing it, but you would like it to stop. Now. It's still not noticeable to anyone - maybe your spouse or close friends - but you know the volume is rapidly decreasing. It's no longer a topic of conversation - although you may consult a few close friends to see if they've ever experienced anything like this.
Stage 3: "Okay. This hair loss is not cool." I don't like this stage. It's the stage right before the stage where you decide to proactively deal with the loss. Until then, you're just kind of holding on for dear life. Literally. It's as if you can feel each and every strand falling from your head, and you do whatever you can to keep each one in its place. You no longer mindlessly fidget with your hair, and you don't tousle mid-day to make it look fuller or bouncier. You just try to keep your hair as still as possible in order to minimize the loss. At this point, you don't talk about your hair, and you don't want anyone else to mention your lovely locks (or lack thereof) either.
Stage 4: "Yes, those are bald spots. And yes, I'm losing my hair. ..but it's okay. I'm dealing with it." This is the stage where you find out what you're really made of. Although you may think this is the worst stage of all, it's not. As far as the bare spots on your head - sure, it's not going to get much worse than this. But as far as your mindset, and your ability to cope with and manage the fallout - things are looking up.
So you're losing your hair? Yes, it's upsetting and frustrating, and you wish it weren't happening to you. But you realize that you're more than just a few strands of hair on your head. Your identity isn't wrapped up in your appearance, and your long wavy hair (or short curly 'do) doesn't define you. It can't; currently, you don't have much hair to speak of, and yet you're still here, present and accounted for. You're still mustering up the strength and courage to deal with your hair loss, and with lupus, for that matter, one strand at a time.
This is about the time you look yourself in the mirror, admit that your hair situation is pretty grim, but decide that you're a big enough girl to deal with it. You've accepted this as a manifestation of your illness, one that you can't control, but one that isn't going to get the best of you. Even though you don't know how or when it will get better, you're going to hold your head up high, and believe that one day, that head will once again be full of hair.
Maybe there's even a little new hair growth on which you can and should pin your hopes. Hair does grow. It just takes time. So in that meantime, it's time to pull out all the stops. You cut way back on your shampoo days, you forgo the hair dryer and the straightening brush (because that's, like, the ultimate hair loss no-no), and you resort to barrettes, hair bands and anything else that keeps those remaining wisps under control. Just by waking up every morning and facing those bald spots, you're reminding yourself that lupus isn't going to win. Not now, now ever. You're stronger and more resilient...even in spite of your hair loss.
A friend and I were recently discussing the ol' hair loss issue, and I was reminded of all of the things that I've done in the past to manage the fallout, this most recent episode as well as in hair losses past. Good news is that I currently have spiky new growth at least an inch long over most of my head, so I know new hair is on its way. It's a real pain to contend with that short, stubby stuff as it's growing in...but I'm not complaining. New hair is new hair, plain and simple!
On Wednesday, I'll give you my short list of to-do's when I'm faced with the fallout, most of which I've employed myself over the past few weeks. If you have any additional tricks or tips - let me know. I'll be sure to add them!
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Hair extensions can help ( the newest kind that uses beads not glue), a keratin treatment helps with the ugly texture that my hair has taken on...I hope and pray I have a full head of hair again one day...in the meantime, I am taking biotin and being gentle with what I have. I would love to hear of anything that works!
- March 28, 2011 at 5:15 PM
- Sara Gorman said...
Oh, tell me about the texture! That's probably why my short, stubby growth is so difficult to tame. I was just lamenting my hair styling challenges to my au pair (the benefits of having another grown up girl in the house...), and she was suggesting I use a little product (gel, mousse, and the like) to tame my cowlicks. Perhaps I'll add a little keratin treatment to my shopping list, too!
Thanks for sharing! - March 28, 2011 at 5:39 PM
I have tried every product that promises any type of result. Keratin has been the only thing that has made my hair look like hair again. I wish I had more hair, but what I have is finally in good condition. Make sure you get the treatment done at a reputable salon, or you can cause more damage ( if done poorly). Also, the WEN line of hair products seems to be gentler and easier on the hair than anything else I have tried.
- March 28, 2011 at 7:26 PM
- theinvisibleside said...
I have been through all of those stages this past year. Losing my hair has been the most emotionally painful part of my lupus/UCTD diagnosis. I have lost all of my hair on my head, most of the hair on my body and now my eyebrows! Treatments did not work for me and despite my current medication regime my hair is not growing. The good side of this is that it is not painful and does effect my ability to live life. I have my moments, but as you have so eloquently stated hair does not define who we are and I would rather be judged on my contributions to society than what I look like.
- March 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM
For those women who suffer hair loss due to underactive thyroids, there are natural thyroid supplements that could help.
- April 4, 2011 at 1:53 AM
- Sara Gorman said...
Thanks, everyone, for sharing your thoughts.
theinvisibleside- hang in there...sounds like you're fighting the battles you can, and letting the other ones (like your hairloss) fall by the wayside. Thanks for finding the positive side of things, and for reminding us that our contributions are what really matter. Hopefully, it diminishes the importance of that hairloss...reading your thoughts certainly helps me! - April 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM
- inekka said...
I wish i wasn't losing my losing my hair... I know things could be worse, but I still wish I wasn't losing my hair. I don't feel good about it. No one really knows what it feels like to have your "crown" taken from you. I have atleast 50% loss right now... I miss my hair... I miss being able to style it like i want to. I miss the confidence or assurance I had, that you dont realize you had until you dont have it. Sometimes I feel embarrassed. Ppl say im beautiful all the time,(they see me with "my hair done") but what about without hair? Would you think i was beautiful then? I love myself but sometimes i dont feel pretty... I feel im living a double life... I try to wallow in it... Im just praying that things get better. I want my hair to grow back. But if this is the worse thing that would happen, i should be indeed grateful.
- May 29, 2011 at 12:42 AM
- tiki said...
try honey treatment to prevent hair loss, it is work great for me
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- Gina said...
You guys have some really good info here, both blog and comments. Appreciate all the help and thanks for sharing your expertise.
- December 26, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Sara, When you were in Stage 3 of hair loss, how long did it take for you to see about an inch of new hair growth? I'm desperately looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. I think I can cope with the hair loss as long as I know there is hope around the corner.
- July 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM
I mean my hair used to be super long but now I have really short haie. I really want long hair, cause I have to wear my hair in puff balls (childish) or an afro (or if im super drastic braids.) So now im thinking of washing my hair every day. Is that a good idea?
- September 5, 2012 at 11:00 PM
- Paola Basilio said...
I know how it could be frustrating to see changes with our physical appearance. Hair loss, for me, is only natural. I mean, as we age, we start losing hair as well. But there are several solutions out there. One is hair transplant. Anyway, I think you are a great person, Sara, and nothing beats facing life's challenges with a smile on your face. =D
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- March 26, 2013 at 2:23 PM
- Sara Gorman said...
When you get the chance, let me know how you're doing. i'm just seeing this comment for the first time today--and i image you're at a different stage altogether. thanks for sharing. no doubt your honesty helped someone else learn to cope!!
- March 28, 2013 at 1:10 PM
- Sara Gorman said...
Just seeing this comment now, and hoping that you're at a different stage than the last time you wrote!
to answer your question--i can't say how long it took for me to see growth, simply because i can't pinpoint when i started losing it. But hair DOES typically grow back...it's the waiting that's so hard!! Thanks so much for sharing
- March 28, 2013 at 1:15 PM
- Sara Gorman said...
Again, just seeing this now...but in my experience, washing less frequently definitely helped keep the hair on my head. When i washed it, i lost clumps, when i didn't wash it, i only lost strands. just a product of moving around the hair, i guess. But, you have to go with what works for you!
- March 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM
- Sara Gorman said...
Thanks for your kind words! And thanks for sharing--it's a good reminder as to what's to come, and how to deal with it gracefully. :)
- March 28, 2013 at 1:23 PM
I am going thru my 2nd bout of hair loss. The first bout was a real eye opener. Funny how stress makes it worse yet who cant stress about it. Reading this blog brought back memmories exactly as you said. I am again desparately looking for any ways to slow the loss until new growth comes in again. I remember being so happy before to see the new growth and knowing it was not gone forever. Last time new growth was already coming even while I was still losing the long. But it did mean losing length from mid back to neck length and not a good look for me. My hair was always too thick but watching it leave my head by the 100's I cannot even explain the dread of wondering how far it would go.
I had been very ill in July thru Aug 2010 hair loss started approx end of Sept and new growth was noticed by Oct but the remaining hair was so bad off and thinned out I just had to have it cuttoff and evened out. Now here I am again June 2013 was very ill in middle of Feb 2013 and hair loss became really noticeable middle of May and still going strong middle of June. I have cut back on washing every 3rd day. I keep it braided as much as possible especially over night. I am taking biotin 5000 Mg per day.
I am going to get it trimmed up and get some layers going now to help reduce the noticability of the loss some. Hopefully it will help when the new growth comes in.
Keratin hair treatment are too expensive when done by trustworthy sources and really are not good for you or your hair even tho the immediate results look good so please do research or ask your doc if it is ok for you first.
Good luck to everyone. - June 19, 2013 at 2:04 PM
- Sara Gorman said...
Thanks so much for sharing your story, and for the advice on keratin. Here's hoping the layers do wonders. New growth is around the corner! Take care and thanks - SG
- June 24, 2013 at 10:36 PM
I've experienced hair loss for the first time. Its growing back. Slowly. But still shedding when i wash it. I wish that would stop. I'm taking 400mg of Plaquinel
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- September 12, 2013 at 2:23 AM
reading your posts was very touchy yet so depressing.. i am a lupus patient too this started around 2 years ago when why hair started waving goodbye !! it was a shock at first then i got used to the idea actually its hard too see these changes.. my hair was long and very thick i lost around 50% of my hair and i have a short hair now.. my doctor said that if i take my medicines correctly eventually i will experience growing hair but this is not true because im always taking my pills and i feel better now but still losing y hair !! i can see small tufts but the hair im losing is much greater than these tuft im afraid of being bald someday dunno what to do i was strong but now im not actually im writing in a hand and wiping my tears in the other
- September 24, 2013 at 5:35 PM
- Sara Gorman said...
Losing your hair IS cause for tears, I agree. It was one of the hardest thing for me - but if you're seeing tufts, that's the best sign indicating that it really is growing back.
That said, I still wouldn't hesitate to mention it now and again to your doctor. You want to make sure that he/she continues to see new growth, and you don't want to miss the opportunity to consult a dermatologist for other options, if it becomes necessary. But know that waiting for those tufts to fill in took more patience than I even knew I had! - September 27, 2013 at 4:02 PM
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- Jennifer said...
I was wondering if anyone has just shaved their head when it gets to the point I am at now, patches gone, remaining hair brittle and totally lifeless. I have had lupus over 20 years and I have experienced hair loss before but not like this. I am fortunate that I had very thick hair to begin with but this is the worst it has ever been. Thanks for suggesting keratin. I am currently on biotin. No changes yet though.
- December 30, 2013 at 5:14 AM
- Sara Gorman said...
jennifer--sorry your hair loss has hit a new level. i think it's so frustrating to have had lupus for a decade or more, and to have new (or new versions of) issues to deal with! i've experienced hair loss about four times, one time far worse than any others. that time, i decided tocut everything off. i didn't have the stylist shave it, but rather, it was more like a buzz. i recommend taking a friend if u decide to do it. it's a monumental step--and while scary, it left me feeling the most inspired and energized! i was finally doing somethig proactive, rather than just continuing to nurse my poor strands of hair i had left in defense. that said, i only did that once. the other three tines i was right in just waiting it out. go with what feels right, and good luck!
- January 2, 2014 at 1:10 PM
- Dr. Sara Salas said...
I'm sorry you had to go through that. Have you considered going for procedures that will reverse your hair loss? Of course, you have to ask your doctor first before undergoing any treatment. It doesn't have be a surgical procedure though. There are solutions such as Minoxidil, which stimulates hair follicles when applied to the scalp. Dr. Sara @ BajaHairCenter.com
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I'm sorry that someone is taking Paquinel. I held out for a long time because I don't like taking drugs but finally got desperate. If I hadn't noticed after one month I would have completely bald so I stopped. I checked the Iternet for Paquinel and it causes hair loss - how can doctors prescribe that to help? That was a couple of years ago and now I am almost bald. Tired of wearing wigs and trying to find something somewhere to help.
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social action - some of these drugs we take have crummy side effects, huh? I personally haven't had too much hair loss due to plaquenil...it's seems to always come from other sources. :( That said, I wish you the best and hope you're able to find a better solution soon - Wigs can be so tricky. my neighbor is currently undergoing cancer treatment, and is trying to build up her hat collection. it's not a perfect alternative, but she's making it work!
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I am going through the same thing :( I've started taking pictures weekly but to be honest, if I never stop coming my hair, it never stops falling out. There was a time my hair was gorgeous and people would aww at how beautiful it was, now I just try not to touch it at all. Someday's I wear a scarf to give it a rest. As you said this to shall pass, so I guess we gotta get with the program.....
- February 26, 2014 at 12:08 AM
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I think wearing scarves (or a hats) now and again provides a much needed rest to our mental stamina! I found that my "I'm okay with this" attitude went in waves. I'd be fine for a week straight, and then I would see an old picture, or be primping for a night out, and get frustrated all over again. But getting through those isolated moments gave me the boost I needed to make it through! Thx for sharing!
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I don't know, i love Pentax but this camera just seems a poor job, its cheap but it needs something to make it stand out. Canon have 50x zoom, Panasonic have that amazing f2.8 lens. It needed the Q sensor (and mount).
Yea this camera is a bit off if you ask me. there seems to be a tons of other bridge style cameras that offer better imaging features and controls.
There is nothing unique on this one. but I guess this camera would stand out for those who mind the price more than the overall features. then again, fujifilm has wide array of bridge cameras for a bout any price… so i dont really know where to palce this one if I had the chance.
In the conclusion Photography blog says "the Pentax X-5 soon reveals itself to be something of a wolf in sheep's clothing".
Don't you actually mean a sheep in wolf's clothing!
Pentax Q sensor is quite good for its size, I wonder why can't they make a cheap Pentax Q camera with bridge priced and spec'ed lens.
One could then have the bridge spec'd lens, a prime, a super wide angle, etc… cost wise it shouldn't be that high and quality wise would please many while keeping versatility, size and weight in a nice spot…
While the camera price is not that high for a bridge, it is a matter of price vs quality :/
Compared the X-5 sample images to the Pana FZ200, and was careful to pick only the ones with similar ISO settings. Since many images are shot at the same location, comparing is both interesting and revealing. Well, either the X-5 impresses or the FZ200 dissapoints. The highly regarded Leica lens and Pana's endlessly refined and improved FZ-series hard- and software will be better on paper, but when comparing it to the X-5 output,the difference is marginal and sometimes not there at all. Both show noise and other sensor limitations. In the end the FZ is 'highly recommended', while the X-5 'recommended' with half a star between them. I know, the FZ EVF is much better as will be the build quality. But looking at the price level, the FZ is firmly in entry DSLR, the X-5 in compact camera territory. You can buy two X-5's for the price of one FZ200. I'll have the X-5. Thanks for the review.
Hey, I own this camera and I love it. It does not pretend to be anything that it is not. A solid value at $250-300 range. I travel a lot to areas where recharging is not possible. Normally take 3 extra sets of lithium AAs and I am good for days. Has wide angle, excellent color reproduction, fold-out bright LCD screen, good weight, built-in-flash, good enough macro, good zoom range. This is all I need on my mining expeditions. And if I'd drop it and gets destroyed I just go and buy another one. Perfect travel camera.
It ASTONISHES me how often otherwise good camera reviews will gloss over image quality as almost incidental due to other features. If the IQ is no good, what's the point of the camera? Looking at the images from the Pentax, I didnt' know they still made cameras this bad, especially compared to cameras such as the Canon SX40 etc.
There are worse cameras being released… this one is no that bad.
Imagem quality vs. Price is all over the board, the old Canon A800 costs 55€ and it is pretty awesome for example.
@NR: check the SX50 sample images. Most are taken under the same grey and wet London weather conditions, some at the exact same locations like the community center. What I'm seeing is a variation in image processing with the SX50 producing a somewhat smoother output, alas not in a higher image quality catagory. The X-5 is to my eyes certainly not "this bad", it hold up fine against the competition and costs a lot less.
Looks like good value for money. This is the camera that I'd recommend for non-photographer friends and family if they wanted a big zoom.
I especially like the EVF. It's not really high-res, but at least it exists for those LCD-crippling bright-sunny-day situations. Not much else in this price range has one.
For 8 years I only used SLR camera's (from Pentax) for nature photography.
Because of the huge amount of lenses and other accessoiries I decided to by a bridge-cam: The X-5
Just back from a short "Majorca-holyday" i have to say: I'm honestly pleasant surprised by this camera.
It did a really great job. Macro (which i use very often) is superb! Lowlight conditions: better than mentioned here: Okay!
The only things I don't like are the lack of an AV/TV setting and the build quality: the battery-door could be more solid…
Anyways: I'm a new happy owner!
I've looked at this Pentax-camera, I like the camera but the reason why i'll not buy this camera, is the lack of a hotshoe fot an external flash. I wonder why Pentax doesn't put a hotshoe on this camera. It seems to me that with a hotshoe, you can do more with this camera.
I'm tempted to buy the X-5 primarily because it takes ordinary batteries. I can spend 2 or 3 weeks away in the outback of Australia where rechargables simply wouldn't be an option. Can anyone suggest alternatives to the X-5 that have better image quality but still takes standard AA batteries?
Bernie Masters,
At X-5 price range/quality no, Fujifilm has FinePix HS25EXR / HS28EXR, FinePix S4200, S4300, S4400, S4500 ...
HS25 EXR is probably a good rival… though it does cost a bit more (not much though), you have the extra zoom, the great manual controls (missing RAW though) and a crazy DR in EXR mode…
Sensor and lens wise, HS25 EXR, I think it has the same as the ones in HS30 EXR, so it is just missing some crucial features like: RAW, Better EVF, Li-on Battery…
Take notice that Alkaline batteries don't last that much in cameras with AA's…. where Li-on rechargeable can do 2 or 3 times more, it's not a rule though, you can get 4 rechargeable AA's for less than half the price of a cheap Li-on battery…
Thanks for the suggestions, zebarnabe, I'll have a look at the FinePix models. Best wishes.
Look the X-5 is a great camera for the traveller on a budget,for $270 yep $270 you get a 16mp,22-580mm (26x)stabilised lens,foldout LCD or electronic viewfinder,HD movie and much more.
I snapped one up just because of the value,didn't even check it out in the shop.( Here's a couple o pics from Sydney Harbour Bridge ). http://www.ephotozine.com/gallery/filter/pentax-x5-sydney-255443
This sounds like a great 'second body' camera but I'm in the market for something a little bit more substantial. I'm also a long time Pentax fan but given the age of all my lenses, wondering if it might be a good time to switch brands. What's the consensus out there ... if Pentax still competitive on price, image quality and features?
Its a great camera. Sharp pics, triple blur reduction, view finder, 10 frames per second, filter were you can edit your pics. and has a manual mode not found in other bridge cameras.
Surely, it has some imperfections but aren't more
expensive ones have too?
can anybody explain the use of the M setting on theX5? I thought that the idea was to select the choice of shutter speed or aperture and the camera would set the corresponding step. Fiddling with either setting has no effect on the other.
Anybody know if you can put a lens hood on this camera, given that it doesn't have a filter threads?
No i don't think so, its not designed for one as the lens retracts when turned off.
I am looking to buy my first bridge camera, could anyone tell me if the x5 is worth it or are there better cameras out there for a similar price? Thanks
The X5 is defiantly worth it,makes a good travel camera and i find it easy to use.I suggest you check it out and some of the others in a camera store,but for someone on a budget its a gem.
Thanks Regbaron, i think im going to get one.
Ok!,but do check out some of the others before you decide.
Here is a link to some Pentax X-5 images. ( http://pentaxworld.com/forum/general-photography/pentax-x-5-sample-images/ )
I bought mine from my local Asda for a mere £123! It was the display model and had to go as new stock was due to arrive. Am mightily impressed with this camera, however I do have issues with battery consumption. I am using Duracell 2400 mAh rechargeables and get fewer than 100 pics with them afore the red warning light appears. Not a huge problem, but a blight on an otherwise great camera.
I forgot to mention…..it would have been very nice if Pentax could have supplied a printed user manual (alongside the quick user guide) as it's a pain having to boot the computer up just to read the PDF file.
Thats strange because i had a full user manual supplied with mine,maybe as it was a display model it had go mislaid at the shop.
Quite possibly, I shall challenge them at my next visit.
Regbaron, thank you for sharing those pictures, I sure hope I can master taking some like that. I bought this camera for my vacation, because I love taking photos of mountains and flowers I thought this would be a good choice. The price was in my ballpark…$179.99 and I still received 5% off! I'll give it a whirl and see how it goes. My last camera was only 8 meg and the zoom was real inferior. I'm in love with the Pentax zoom! The only thing I'm not happy with is the "plastic" feel to this camera…..not sturdy like my last one. Oh well can't have price and perfection all in one :-)
does this camera allow for selective coloring (where most of the image is black and white and you highlight something in color)...
Pentax X5 does not have selective colour,just extracta colour and various other filters.
I think its only in more expensive cameras,i use Elements 11 which does and its easier to do on the computer.
In respond to JAY comment who says "I do have issues with battery consumption. I am using Duracell 2400 mAh rechargeables and get fewer than 100 pics with them afore the red warning light appears." The camera is designed to use 4 AA alkaline batteries that makes 4 x 1,5V = 6V. Your rechargeable batteries voltage is 1.2V each or 4.8v altogether. That is why they do not last long!
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