Large LED Lit 7 Segment Display - Projects by K.E.C.
When a friend of mine commissioned me to work on a Jeopardy style quiz game controller, I needed an easy way to display the timer that alerts players how much time they have left to answer a question. The obvious choice was to use a seven segment display, but large sized displays can be very expensive. Being the cheap inventor that I am, I decided to try and make my own. I had a few requirements for this display that had to be fulfilled.
My final display uses 54 total LEDs to form three 4" x 2.5" digits with a colon to separate the minutes and seconds. Each digit is multiplexed, so they share the control lines. The total current through each segment is 3.6mA, but because each digit is only on 1/3 of the time and each segment is comprised of two parallel LEDs, this equates to about 0.6mA per illuminated LED at any given moment. If more current were sourced a much larger display could have been made, but my LEDs are being controlled by a low current sourcing register, and I didn't want to add any more parts.
In every sort of DIY display I have seen, numerous LEDs have been used to compose each segment. Since I am trying to reduce parts, cost, and current consumption, I would like to limit the number of LEDs to one or two per segment. To do this, I had to come up with some way to adequately diffuse the light while keeping it confined to a specific area. I have had some success with hot glue before, but I needed something more. I tested a few different methods before coming up with my final procedure.
I finally settled on using a strip of aluminum foil glued to a black background. Two LEDs would be fixed at each end of the foil, and a coating of glue would be placed in a strip over the LEDs and foil to diffuse the light. I had originally planned on using red LEDs, but I liked the way the green ones looked. In my test setup, I only used one LED at a much higher current. The following table details the resulting LED electrical characteristics.
Like most LED array projects, I used crafting foam board as the base with one side painted black. The first step was to create a design and draw the digits on the board how I wanted them to be. After I added a few outlines to know how the LEDs would be arrange, I poked holes in the foam for each LED lead. This is a very tedious but very necessary step in the entire process.
With the LED lead holes outlining the segment placement, I glued aluminum strips in place. These strips will serve as a reflective background for the light, aiding in the overall diffusion. Once the foil was set, I added all of the LEDs for the first digit.
With all of the LEDs for one segment in place, a layer of hot glue was added. This was a bit messy, but I trim the edges later in the process. After the glue had set, a quick and successful test of each LED let me continue in the building process with confidence.
With all of the LEDs in place and the hot glue set, the final step was to add the colon. To do this, I made two larger holes to fit the entire LED body into. This kept the LEDs from standing too far off of the board and allowed a layer of glue coating to be placed over them as well. This thing is finally starting to look like something!
Before I could wire anything together, I had to fully decide how the display would be controlled. My primary concern was current consumption - the display segments would be driven by the outputs of an 8 bit shift register which could only source or sink 10mA per pin. Since I didn't want to add any additional components, I had to work within this limitation. Originally, I had planned on using two series LEDs for each segment so that they would share the current, allowing more current to be driven through each. However, with my decision to use the green LEDs, I was somewhat forced to place them in parallel due to the higher voltage required to turn the LEDs on. Also, a bit of voltage would be taken by the MOSFET used to sink each digit. This means that the two LEDs in each segment will split the total current instead of sharing it.
I had always planned on multiplexing the digits, so only one would be illuminated at any given time. With that in mind, the current supplied to a segment bus would actually be about 3 times what was actually consumed by any individual segment because each digit would only be on 1/3 of the time. To achieve this kind of control, each identical segment would be wired together such that a single control line turned on all of the segments sharing that bus. Then, to select the digit to be powered, all of the LED cathodes of each individual digit were wired together to be switched by a power MOSFET sinking them to ground.
With a series resistance of 560Ω for each segment, a source voltage of 5V, and an LED forward voltage of 3V, each register pin should only be sourcing about 3.6mA [(5V - 3V) / 560Ω ]. Considering that each digit is only on 1/3 of the time because of the multiplexed control and each segment is comprised of two parallel LEDs, only about 0.6mA are flowing through any LED at any given time. With the diffusion, this is plenty enough to fully illuminate the display!
Understanding how to multiplex the digits is one thing; actually implementing the control is an entirely different ball game. If every segment was controlled individually, it would take 22 total control lines: 3 x 7 + 1 for the dot/colon. That number can be cut down to 11 with simple multiplexing: 8 for the segments + 3 for the digit ground controls. Each additional digit would only require one additional control line to turn it on or off by way of a MOSFET ground sink.
The frequency of the digit selection should be fast enough so human eyes don't detect the flicker such as 100Hz (10ms period). Each digit then has 1/3 of that total period to be on - 3.33ms on time equates to a 33% duty cycle for each digit.
With the control strategy understood, the only thing left to figure out is how to create the characters to be displayed. There are actually eight segments in a seven segment display if you include the DOT. These eight segments can be seen as an 8 bit code with the DOT being the most significant bit and the A segment being the least significant bit.
A displayed character is just a combination of specific segments being turned on. Using the binary code to represent the segments, it is farily eash to generate a table outlining all of the useful display possibilities. Because the DOT is optional, it is considered a "don't care" condition and is represented by an "X" in the table.
To turn on the the DOT, the data for the first digit can be "OR'd" with the DOT hex code.
This header file containing definitions for each character may be useful for microcontroller programming.
Even after all of the initial testing I did, one LED was still broken and need replacing. This wasn't a big deal. I touched a new LED to the exposed leads of the bad one to see if it was an LED issue or a wiring issue. Then, I was able to cut the leads for both LEDs in that segment, allowing me to peel the entire segment from the aluminum foil up and replace it all. My wife was also quick to point out that the hot glue segments were far from ideal. The glue had kind of globed into curvy blobs instead of straight lines. This was also an easy fix with a sharp Exacto knife. I cut the edges of each segment so they were straight and then touched up the black paint.
Lastly, I thought the display needed some sort of filter to stop ambient light as well as any stray LED light from illuminating the non-lit segments. My first thought was to use a sheet of wire mesh, but this didn't give the effect that I wanted. I eventually decided to use a cheap pair of sheer black pantyhose, cut into four tube segments that I stretched over the display. Adding this filter over the display makes the unlit segments much less noticeable while still allowing the lit segment to shine through.
This is a quick video showing the display counting down. I doubled the video speed to show more character combinations in less time. The reason the LEDs appear to flash in the video is because the camera has a faster capture rate than the human eye. The LEDs are flashing on and off - that is how the multiplexed control works. But the naked human eye cannot see it because the pulse is too fast - around 100 Hz.


Lesser Sunda islands, or better known as East Nusa Tenggara province, offer so many interesting destinations waiting to be explored.
Alor consist of 12 islands that has unique culture & amazing underwater life. Do you know that there are more than 50 languages in Alor itself? Beside it's rich cultures, Alor also is the only place in Indonesia, and probably in the world, where you can see the Dugongs up and close since they live harmoniously with the Alorese.
Indonesia's most unique animal that had exist since the dinosaurs era, the Komodo, is the main interests of this area. But don't think nothing else to see here. The amazing landscape of the surrounding islands combined with gorgeous underwater life that pride itself as the haven for pelagic fishes, make Kodomo is one of top ten destinations in Indonesia.


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One step closer to early detection of lung cancer
Cancer researchers at ACRF grant recipient, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne, have made a breakthrough that could help early lung cancer detection.
They've discovered cells which are thought to give rise to lung squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common subtype of lung cancer. This type of cancer primarily affects smokers and ex-smokers.
The study, led by Dr Marie-Liesse Asselin-Labat and PhD student Ms Clare Weeden, aims to understand how cancer could form. Researchers used donated lung tissue to discover that, when they exposed isolated cells found in the airway of the lung to harmful chemicals, such as cigarette smoke, the cells would rapidly try to repair any damage and make errors in the process.
Dr Asselin-Labat said the team found that despite attempts to help the body repair from damage, the basal stem cell DNA repair process was faulty.
"Our team unearthed some of the first evidence that the basal stem cell DNA repair process is flawed. Pointing to the accumulation of DNA errors and genetic mutations that could eventually lead to cancer," Dr Asselin-Labat said.
Further genetic analysis using a technique developed in the Institute's bioinformatics department, confirmed a correlation between the genetic signatures of the lung-based basal stem cells and lung squamous cell carcinoma. This genetic data reinforces that lung basal stem cells could be the 'seed' from which a cancer is able to 'grow'.
Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in the world and there is a link to squamous cell carcinoma for thirty percent of these cases, says Ms Weeden.
"Lung squamous cell carcinoma is a devastating disease with a poor prognosis. This is because these types of tumours are often discovered too late, at a point where the cancer is inoperable. Therefore, having the ability to detect this cancer early could be a real game-changer," Ms Weeden said.
"The hope going forward, is that our work will be a gateway to new, tailored prevention and treatment measures for patients with lung diseases," Ms Weeden concluded.
Despite being the leading cause of cancer death, lung cancer research currently only receives about 5% of cancer research funding in Australia.
This article was first published by WEHI and the image of Dr Marie-Liesse Asselin-Labat and PhD student Ms Clare Weeden was provided courtesy of WEHI.
The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) has supported WEHI by providing three grants, totalling AUD 5.5 million towards cutting edge cancer research equipment and technology. ACRF has also provided three research grants, totalling AUD $ 9 million, to the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre for research into all cancers.
Remarkable progress: The ACRF Centre for Integrated Systems Biology

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Wimbledon and the Queen: A Royal Tennis History
There are lots of things that make Wimbledon special, from its iconic strawberries and cream and Pimm's to the famous Wimbledon Queue, Wimbledon's unique and charming characteristics set it apart from the world's other major tennis events.
If there's one thing that truly sets Wimbledon apart from the crowd, however, it's the tournament's extensive history with the Royal Family. Dating back more than 100 years, Wimbledon has long been associated with the royals.
From the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh's sporadic appearances at Wimbledon over the past half-century to the involvement of other royals in the tournament, let's take a look back at the history of Wimbledon and the Royal Family.
Members of the Royal Family have been attending since 1907
On the 24th of June 1907, the 31st Wimbledon Championships started. The event was an iconic one, featuring a tarpaulin cover over the Centre Court for the first time in Wimbledon history and starting the year's Grand Slam tennis schedule.
It was also the first Wimbledon Championships to feature the Royal Family. Prince George and Princess Mary of Wales (later King George V and Queen Mary) watched the tournament, starting a long association of Wimbledon with the Royal Family.
The tournament itself was an exciting one. 1906 men's singles champion Laurence Doherty didn't return to defend his title – it was won by Norman Brookes. Women's singles champion May Sutton – just 21 at the time – regained her champion title.
In 1926, Prince Albert (later King George VI) played at Wimbledon
Not content with simply watching The Championships, the Royal Family has even competed at Wimbledon. In 1926, Prince Albert (who in December 1936, after the abdication of Edward VIII, became King George VI) took part in the men's doubles.
The Duke of York's tennis partner was Sir Louis Greig, whom Prince Albert had met during officer training at the Royal Naval College. Although Greig had won a Royal Air Force tennis tournament, the pair didn't last long at Wimbledon.
After losing three straight sets 6-1, 6-3 and 6-2. The pair graciously accepted defeat and enjoyed the rest of the tournament. Prince Albert's involvement is still, to this day, the only time a member of the Royal Family has competed at Wimbledon.
The Queen visits Wimbledon infrequently, especially in recent decades
Despite the Royal Box being a famous aspect of Wimbledon, the Queen herself isn't an enthusiastic tennis fan. Since 1957 – the first year she watched Wimbledon – she has only attended the tournament three other times.
Queen Elizabeth won't be at tomorrow's men's final, but Kate Middleton will be. #Wimbledon — Kevin McCall (@kmccall1) July 7, 2012
Her most recent appearance at The Championships was in 2010 – her first visit in over 30 years. The last time the Queen had attended Wimbledon was in 1977; an exciting year in which Virginia Wade won the women's singles title for Britain.
Although the Queen may only visit Wimbledon occasionally, the Duke of Edinburgh was a keen spectator earlier in his life. From 1949 to 1977, he attended Wimbledon six times, attending with the Queen for Britain's only women's singles win in 1977.
Likewise, Prince Charles is lukewarm on the tennis. Although he rarely visits, his wife – the Duchess of Cornwall – is frequently spotted in the Royal Box during The Championships and often meets with players, stewards and ball boys and girls.
The Royal Box is an icon of Wimbledon, but the royals don't always use it
William and Kate have reignited the Royal Family's association with Wimbledon, having visited the tournament together and inviting celebrity friends along with them for several matches.
Most of the time, William and Kate sit in the Royal Box to watch the tennis; which has 74 seats and offers an excellent view of the court. However, during the 2012 London Olympics, they decided to shun the Royal Box for regular seats.
The Royal Box itself is rarely empty during Wimbledon, having hosted the Royal Family and its guests since 1922. As well as the Royal Family, the box is open to heads of government, star tennis players and invitees of the All England Club.
In addition to getting one of the best views of the Centre Court on offer, guests seated in the Royal Box are invited to enjoy lunch and drinks in the Clubhouse, offering an unforgettable Wimbledon experience.
Will we spot the Queen at Wimbledon 2015?
After the Queen's return to Wimbledon after 33 years of absence in 2010, many tennis commentators speculated that her appearance in the Royal Box could turn into an annual tradition.
Although the Queen hasn't attended Wimbledon since 2010, there's a chance she could visit in 2015. Given that her presence seems to bring good luck with it – in 2010, she watched Andy Murray win in straight sets – let's hope she's present.
Would you like to attend Wimbledon 2015? Although seats in the Royal Box aren't available to the public. Buying Wimbledon debenture tickets offers you a great view of the action, whether on Court No. 1 or the Centre Court itself.


Our time at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School winds down. Above is a poem one student created. How much I learn from these seventh graders.
How much these young people astound with their creativity & honesty.
Spent afternoons pulling words together to form poems: surprise/another way of seeing language.
Dormant thoughts emerge. What emotion are you feeling today? How would you describe this emotion as a place? A color? A sound?


Escape to the Isle of Wight where you can relax, indulge, rejuvenate and feel totally pampered with your choice of Spa Break at the adults only Melville Hall Hotel & Utopia Spa.
Surcharge will apply for peak dates such as Valentines Day, Easter, Bank Holidays, Isle of Wight Festival, High Season and time of sailing.
Please note that all Spa Breaks are based on 2 people sharing a double/ twin room.


I have made signed limited edition prints from some of my favourite doggy sketches. They are available for just £20 plus postage on the prints page. Have a look!
A new Remembrance painting from me, this time to commemorate the centenary of the RAF.
I've also been busy with commissions. From dog sketches (see the sketches page) to my recent favourite creation below. If you'd like something similar see the commissions page.
Limited prints have arrived !
Click the images to see the details. The editions will be small in numbers so don't miss out.
Another Inktober is complete! It was such a success, thank you for all your suggestions and support. You crazy lot bought nearly every sketch! So huge thanks for that.
I will be offering limited edition prints of any of the sketches. They will be £58 each, message me if you would like one. They will only be available with a pre-order. Orders need to be placed before the 10th November.
So I have put some of my paintings and sketches onto a lovely selection of products. I might just buy them all for myself! Have a look on the Shop page.
Button Nez and Bolt are back for this new original 'Love ia all around us'. Click the image to find out more about it.
It is painted on A3 using watercolours and pen. Click on the image for more information.
This is the final piece in the series of 7 paintings. Below are the other paintings in the series.
Inktober was a big success and I was quite proud of myself for drawing every single day of the challenge. Some of the skethes are still available if you fancy an original piece. Thank you for all your support and suggestions through it.
I will be taking a break now to complete a few commissions before Christmas, so see you on the other side!
I am taking part in the world wide drawing challenge, producing an ink sketch every day of the month of October. Join in the fun and suggest a theme for one of the days. See the sketches so far on the Inktober page and watch me drawing them on my YouTube channel.
Click the thumbnails to see the whole painting.
New Limited Prints Are Here!
I asked you on my social media which recent paintings I should make into limited prints and so here they are. And they look yummy! There is only 50 in each edition, so don't hang about.
Click the pictures below to take you to each painting's page.
Watch me draw my 'I Thought I'd Lost You' sketch, which is available to buy on the sketches page. There are also 14 other videos to watch. Enjoy!
Have your say in my next project. I am asking people on my mailing list and my Facebook community to pick which are their favourite sketches, the most popular choices will be developed into larger paintings! So why not get involved and join in the fun!
So join the mailing list, email me or follow me on Facebook to have your say and watch the progress.
A new selection of limited prints have finally arrived. Find them on the Prints page.
French Bulldogs are everywhere at the moment. One has even sneaked onto here!
A special painting, inspired by Father's Day. For Dads and Grandads making their way down the long and winding road of life, offering constant support and wisdom to their little tots!
Limited prints are available. Although the original has been sold!


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A Celebration of Love and Terrible Puns: Mary & Rich
An exceedingly cool wedding with so many ideas to steal!
By Celina
Today's real wedding looks like so much fun, I have actually considered travelling back in time and strategically making friends with the couple in an attempt to score an invitation! Rich and Mary's big day at Ballymaloe House was built on all of the greatest things in life - family, friendship, cake and puns! - and included some pretty unique elements, including a huge bridal party worthy of Meghan and Harry, and a wedding reception set-up where all of the guests were invited to perform their party piece! Photographer Annie Kheffache was kind enough to share the photographs with us, so we can all swoon together!
Whoever picked out these mix and match bridesmaids dresses is a stylist in the making! They chose knee- and midi-length dresses from ASOS, Monsoon, Coast, Debenhams and Karen Millen, in shades of pink, nude, and white, with a splash of green, and a focus on pretty embellishment.
Mary and Rich first met on dating app Bumble. "It's a time-honoured tale - once upon a swipe!" Mary says. "I knew he was the one when, a few months into our relationship, I lost a ring my Granny had given me while we were bowling. He secretly got a three-hour train back to the bowling alley and convinced the manager to let him search underneath the alleys. After hours with a headtorch trawling through dust and false nails, Rich found the ring (which has now been washed many times!)" Yep, that's when you know you've found a keeper!
Mary looked so gorgeous in her Ronald Joyce gown, I'm not surprised all the bridesmaids were rushing to take a sneaky snap!
I know you were dying to see these bridesmaids dresses in action! We can see lots of brides following this formula, so here's another tip - vary the lengths and colours of the dresses but keep the shoes!
For his proposal, Rich took Mary on a romantic weekend away. "He proposed during a walk on a secluded beach," she tells us.
The first of many puns that filled Rich and Mary's day! Mary hand-painted the design for the ceremony booklets, too - what a talented bride!
Mary lists the couple's two priorities for their wedding as "the people" and "the cake." She adds, "My bridesmaid, Kate, summed the day up nicely, as 'The best day of everyone's lives.' The day was as much about celebrating our amazing friends and family as it was about celebrating us."
We won't forget about this bridal party in a hurry! There were 16 flower girls and page boys in total - all the bride and groom's nieces and nephews!
Stylish Granny alert!
It took Rich and Mary no time at all to settle on Ballymaloe House as their wedding venue. "I grew up spending my summer holidays in Clonea and every year for my Mum's birthday, we would go to Ballymaloe House (and shop!) for dinner as a treat with the family, so it was a special place for me growing up. When we got engaged, Rich had booked us to stay in Ballymaloe for the night, so that made it special for both of us."
The couple tell us that their wedding was stress-free in spite of a few minor disasters! "The week before the wedding, Hurricane Ophelia hit, meaning that the venue and most of the guests' accommodation had no electricity. There was torrential rain before the wedding day, planes from the UK were diverted and Storm Brian welcomed in our marriage by nabbing my veil (my Dad saved it from a bush!) The fact that no one cared or stressed showed that it was really all about the people (and the cake!)"
The couple say that their "soap box" - the open mic-style entertainment after the meal - was "hands down, the most amazing part of the celebrations. On the invitations we had invited the guests to perform. We had all ages up on stage doing dancing, singing, poems - it was so fun! The stars of the open mic were my two (adult and also female I might add!) cousins, who to everyone's surprise, re-enacted the Napoleon Dynamite dance routine to perfection!" Don't worry, there is photographic evidence further down the post!
Mary got to really flex her creative muscles in the run up to the big day! "I loved making lots of things for the wedding. I painted and wrote the invitations, order of service, menus, wedding sign, seating plan and shells for place names. We also made photoboards of us growing up and had photos from our parents' and grandparents' weddings."
Another champion pun - I warned you that this wedding was full of 'em!
We love how the couple added interest to their dining tables with vintage books - what a cute idea for literature lovers!
Yes, that is Belle from Beauty and the Beast, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes! Rarely do we see a cake topper that packs in so many pop cultural references!
Mary's advice to engaged couples is short and sweet, but it gets our stamp of approval! "Only keep the traditions you like," she says, "and just do whatever you want!"
Rich and Mary are #honeymoongoals! "We continued with the stormy theme and had a scenic mini-moon in the Lake District. We have decided to have a honey-year with multi-moons! So far we are planning Japan, Canada, Argentina and Chile." I'm pretty sure the answer is going to be no, but eh, can we come!?
The photograph of Rich and Mary's two pals doing the Napoleon Dynamite dance is an early contender for my favourite wedding photograph of the year! This just looks like the most amazing night!
Now do you see why I'm so jealous of Rich and Mary's guests!? At this point, we have to say a huge thank you to this gorgeous couple for giving us the inside scoop on their big day, and to Annie Kheffache for sharing her beautiful photographs with us.
Photographer Annie Kheffache
Star Of The Sea, Ballycotton
Reception, Flowers & Cake
Ballymaloe House
Bride's Day Shoes
Ted Baker Tie The Knot heels
Bride's Evening Shoes
French Sole pumps
Waiscoats & Pocket Squares
Glen Cullen
Bride's Wedding Ring
Groom's Wedding Ring
H Samuel
Orpheus Trio
Nam Tran
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a. What is the problem/need that the company is trying to address?
c. How does the solution work?
d. How far along is the solution? What stage of development is it in?
e. Does the company have proof of concept of the proposed solution?
i. What is the market size?
ii. What is the growth rate of the market?
iii. What are key drivers of growth in this market?
c. What are risk factors in addressing this market?
a. Define the industry in which the company competes.
b. Identify competitors in the company. What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat associated with these competitors?
c. Are their barriers to entry in the industry? How will the company overcome them?
d. What strategy will the company pursue to achieve profits?
a. Who are the company's team members?
i. What is the motivation of the team members?
ii. What is their experience level?
iii. What role does each team member serve in the company?
b. Does the company have an advisory board?
i. Who is on the board?
ii. What roles do they fill?
iii. How involved will the advisory board be?
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c. How much cash is needed for each milestone the company wants to achieve?
d. What do comparable firms to the company look like in terms of financial ratios?


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USS Howard — кораблі ВМС США.

 USS Howard (DD-179)  — ескадрений міноносець типу «Вікс». На службі протягом 1920-1945 років. Зданий на злам у 1946 році.
 USS Howard (DDG-83) — ескадрений міноносець типу «Арлі Берк». Збудований у 2001 році. Станом на 2020 рік перебуває у строю.

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Books, Travel, Music & Food
MICHAEL BOND'S TRAVELS
Five years ago I interviewed Michael Bond, who died today aged 91, at his lovely house in Little Venice where he lived with his wife Sue. It was one of my favourite interviews, like stepping into Paddington's world, as he talked, over tea and biscuits, about travel and holidays. This is it.
A lot of my father went into Paddington. Much more than me. He was unfailingly correct and polite. I will give you an example. Every year when I was growing up we went to the Isle of Wight for our holidays. The same place, Sandown, and the same boarding house, run by Mr and Mrs Gates. Very nice people but, well, let's say they ran a tight ship. Out of the house by 9.30, no exceptions, not back before 5.30. We would go down to the beach and I'd build sandcastles with my metal bucket and spade and my father would paddle. Always paddle, never go in, because he needed to keep his hat on. Why? In case he met anyone he knew, so he could raise it. If he saw someone and didn't have a hat on.. well, that was unthinkable – he would be mortified. So, no swimming.
I suppose the love of my life when it comes to travel has been France. I first saw it when traveling down to Egypt with the army, just after the war. We went through France by train to catch the troop ship. Captured German carriages with no windows, and bridges held together with rope that you had t cross very, very slowly. But the locals welcomed us wherever we stopped, even though they insisted on trying to cook roast beef- they thought that was all we'd eat.
I went back with a girlfriend soon after leaving the army. I remember she had to promise her grandmother there would be no panky panky. All I can say is, she was true to her word. But I still remember the meal in Dinard, when we turned up at a little café and the proprietress told us lunch was over. She saw the look on my faced and promised to rustle something up. It was a baguette, a plate of ham and a bottle of red wine. What more do you need? I knew then that France was the place for me. There is something about the French that live life with a capital 'L'. I always have the feeling we British are very much lower case.
When Paddington became a TV series and we were doing The Herbs, with Parsley the Lion, I used to go down to MIPP every year in Cannes with my friend and producer Graham Clutterbuck. Lovely man, but a terrible driver. One year we went in separate cars and I was waiting in line for the ferry I heard a terrible crash from behind. I knew it was Graham. Then heard: 'Terribly sorry, old chap.. if you'll just ring my secretary..'.
But I enjoyed those trips – we would plan it so we could drive down by the back roads, stopping off at Michelin-star restaurants. Driving was a pleasure then – even with Graham at the wheel. You never saw another car for miles, which was always something of a relief. And we'd make detours just to find a particular dish, such as a highly rated Grand Marnier Soufflé. Although on that occasion the starter was an artichoke. We'd never had an artichoke before and ended up eating the lot, leaves and all. By the time the soufflé arrived, we were feeling rather poorly.
About twenty-five years ago my French agent asked me if I had an unfilled dream. Yes, I said, I'd quite like a little place in Paris. Ah-ha, he said, you are in luck, I know this apartment in Montmartre that will come free soon. So I ended up renting this small place and it's been marvelous. I go there to write, to get away from the phone. I began my eighteenth Monsieur Pamplemousse novel there recently. It is interesting to move away from Paddington but it's also an excuse to go and eat wherever Monsieur Pamplemousse, who is a gourmet, dines around the country.
Paddington has taken me all over the world, America, Australia, New Zealand. When we first turned up in Australia I was walking down the street and four chaps in a car pulled up at the kerbside. One of them wound the window down and shouted 'Go home you Pommie bastard!' How did they know? I wondered. Was it the umbrella? That night I saw my son had left his shoes outside to be cleaned and I put a note in them 'Clean them yourself, you Pommie bastard' and popped them back inside. At breakfast he said: 'Dad, you'll never guess what happened….' In fact, the people of Australia and New Zealand were wonderful to us, but book tours are exhausting – two weeks or three weeks of answering the same question: 'How did you come up with Paddington..?'
When I wrote that first story in the late 1950s, I chose Peru as his home country because it was the remotest place I could think of. Who went to Peru? Now, my postman has been. But I haven't. I was meant to go about ten years ago with Stephen Fry for a documentary, which I was looking forward to. Travelling with Stephen is no hardship. But I had a terrible reaction to the jabs and the doctor said I couldn't travel. But Stephen went, and he ate some oysters from the Bay of Lima and got terribly sick. Well, I know I would have had some too, so perhaps it's just as well. So, no, never been to Peru and now I doubt I ever shall.
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Last Monday's press conference announcing the long-rumored acquisition of FCA (ADWEEK, Sept. 13), which bills $167.3 million, by Publicis/FCB will have little impact on overall agency rankings in Europe.
When the equity buyout of the holding company Groupe FCA is completed by year's end, Publicis, which currently bills $1.2 billion, will still be one of the largest communications groups in France and the Continent, second only to Euro RSCG.
Referring to this as a 'defensive strategy,' Levy offered 'offensive' thinking for the merger as well. 'It's an additional arm for conquering Europe,' he said. As such, FCA will continue to operate independently after the merger is completed. 'There are no anticipated plans to merge offices, share resources, even modify FCA's name,' in any of the nine European countries where Publicis and FCA both have offices.
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Q: Drawing conclusions from given information about a compact manifold with nonempty boundary that admits CW structure. I am studying for the topology qualifying exam, and I am stuck on this problem from past qualifying exam. Could anyone give me some insight on this problem?
M: compact manifold with nonempty boundary.
We can assume that M admits a CW structure. Then what can we conclude about the space M from each of the following?
(1) $\mathrm{H_m}(M,\mathbb{Z})=0$ for all $m\geq 5$.
(2) $\mathrm{H_m}(M,\mathbb{Z})=0$ for all $m> 5$. and $\mathrm{H_5}(M, \mathbb{Z}_2)=0$.
(3) $\mathrm{H_m}(M,\mathbb{Z})=0$ for all $m> 5$. and $\mathrm{H_5}(M, \mathbb{Z}_2)=\mathbb{Z}_2\oplus\mathbb{Z}_2$.
(4) M has dimension two and $\mathrm{H_1}(M, \mathbb{R})=\mathbb{R}$
Edit: We can assume M is connected.

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Revered as one of most influential fashion icons, the legendary French fashion designer, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel aka 'Coco' Chanel, is the epitome of a strong woman.
Despite her her humble beginnings, she was able to overcome many obstacles thrown her way on her journey to becoming a highly celebrated self-made success.
Mademoiselle Coco was well known not only for her talents in fashion but also her impeccable of business sense and fearless outlook on life.
With that, I'm sharing some of my favorite Coco Chanel words of wisdom on fashion, life, and beyond. May they empower your own journey in creating and living the life you've always imagined. Enjoy!
"There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony. There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time.
What a wise woman. Wonderful life quotes.
I am, thanks Fleur. Hope you are too. Here's to inspiring women! Have a great rest of the week.


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The CEO of Entreprose Drilling, a company that specializes in deep onshore drilling, discusses his company's achievements in geothermal energy and provides insight into his ventures in India.
How does Entrepose Drilling contribute to the Entrepose Group's strategy?
Entrepose Group, part of Vinci, is specialized in the design and construction of complex projects in the oil and gas sectors in particular, and the energy and environmental sectors in general. From creating transport and storage solutions to delivering turnkey projects, Entrepose Group is constantly developing its expertise in conceptual engineering, process design and contracting in sensitive environments.
Our strategic approach at Entrepose Drilling consists in being ahead of projects. One of our objectives is to establish contacts with clients during the early stages of their projects. The Entrepose Group therefore capitalizes on the relationships we have built prior to the engineering phases of a project.
For thirty years, Entrepose drilling has conducted drilling and exploration activities in France. Could you please define this historical expertise and savoir-faire that Entrepose Drilling has acquired over the time and provide us with an overview of your current operations?
Entrepose Drilling was formerly known as COFOR, the oldest drilling contractor in France. It was officially founded in 1958 but its activity actually traces back to the end of the 19th century. Cofor has therefore drilled many wells, contributing to our cumulative experience. We were involved in oil development in the Reims area (now run by Lundin) and ESSOREP developments (now Vermillion). In the 1980's we observed an opportunity to develop geothermal drilling. With the oil market collapsing, our oil drilling activity is obviously declining in France. Our geothermal operations are therefore sustaining our overall activity. Overall, we can offer an unmatched cumulative experience in this field.
I insist on the concept of cumulative experience because drilling can only be learnt on the field. I graduated from an engineering school specialized in drilling (IFP School), where despite learning how to design a well, I was in no way capable of overseeing drilling operations. When you drill, you don't know what is happening two kilometers away. Cumulative experience enables you to foresee challenges and predict issues arising on the field. We have built an extensive experience in geothermal drilling in France, and have become a leader in that aspect. We are even able to address turnkey wells. Overall, we must admit that our activity would dwindle if we only remained in France.
Your geothermal activities require substantial inputs in regards to innovation and technology. How would you define the importance of research and development?
Technology relates to technology of the well and technology of the rig you operate.
Operators usually design and operate the technology of the well. In geothermal energy, clients are utility players, who will rely on the drilling contractors to supply the innovation. In regards to innovation on the rig, we invested in the most recent generation of drilling rigs. We therefore enhance safety levels via highly automated rigs. Environmentally, they have a smaller footprint and limited noise levels. We foster innovation through the type of rig we select, which in turn address environmental concerns. It is on the rig itself, that Entrepose Drilling can really make a difference.
Entrepose Drilling is also involved in coal bed methane (CBM) drilling. Is CBM a fast developing industry in France? Moreover, Julien Moulin from EGL has expressed his commitment to federate communities around these activities. How is Entrepose Drilling concerned with the involvement of communities around these new energy markets?
CBM is not developing fast enough. We are very active in CBM because in 2011, we acquired a company called Geometric, which specialized in this field. We have been heavily involved in this field ever since, in the UK in particular. This market has huge potential in France. EGL is the only actor in France, and we are happy to contribute to their success and be involved in CBM, which again has huge potential. We are a contractor of choice and have developed a very positive relationship with EGL, and yes, we are also federating communities around these activities.
When drilling for geothermal energy, operators are compelled to interact with local communities and must publish a report accounting on these interactions. It gives us time to be transparent and explain the context of our activity and provide further information on the implications for local communities in terms of project timeline, noise peaks equipment deployed and so on. People are usually surprised to hear that a drilling operation only lasts a few days, and now thanks to our technology they are barely burdened noise levels. We also invite our audience to visit our operations!
In extension of your drilling activities, you provide well maintenance: work over and reconditioning. Again, how important are these services to sustain the development of your business?
In Europe, we are not market leaders in services. Workover is a long-term recurrent business, which is important outside of Europe both for oil and gas and geothermal wells. In Europe, drilling is constantly short of business, drilling campaigns are short, and we often rely on work over to smoothen the ups and downs of the drilling industry.
Your 2014 activity report highlighted the exploration contracts won in India. How are your international projects unfolding so far?
Our international development is divided in two axes. The market slowdown in Europe encouraged us to seek opportunities both geographically and technologically. Geographically, we are involved in West Africa, India and the Middle East. In the two latter markets, we find long term and onshore contracts, which are essential to our success. Investments in such rigs usually are around $20 million and can only be profitable if we win long-term contracts.
We must also remind our audience that in light of the considerable investments deployed to integrate a market like India, we need to win important contracts for it to be profitable. In India, which constitutes a global hub for Entrepose drilling, we have access to skilled labor and proximity to other important target markets. Most rigs in the Middle East are actually staffed with Indian engineers. Despite all the administrative constraints, which are often cited, our integration in India was remarkably smooth. We obviously face challenges in terms of timing and regulations, but generally speaking, my feedback on India is very positive. Operationally, we enjoyed extremely good drilling performances with our hydraulic rigs and were abled to tackle the challenge of operating in the Thar desert.
What are Entrepose Driling's prospects for international expansion in Africa ?
Regarding Africa, Cofor was involved in water well drilling fifteen years ago. In West Africa, we capitalize on language and cultural ties. Chinese players now dominate this market segment, and we have therefore ceased this activity.
Africa will nevertheless constitute a main growth driver in the future and is rightfully labeled the land of opportunity! Competition on this continent is very fierce however, especially in regards to drilling services, and I believe that we have earn the support of major operators towards small contractors like us by offering them differentiated value propositions.
Entrepose Drilling has highlighted QHSE as a commitment and responsibility but also as a foundational value. Can a player in the oil and gas industry assert otherwise today? In concrete terms, how have these duties been integrated into your everyday activities?
I had the pleasure of being a driller for a very long time. On a daily basis you are fighting against all the elements that prevent the successful completion of a drilling operation. QHSE is embedded in every aspect of our drilling activities. Drilling is a very dangerous activity and we can therefore never afford to disregard HSE. Although HSE is critical across the oil and gas value chain, there is an even greater emphasis in our field. We must also remember that one of the main challenges of QHSE is to instill these values when producing local content, whether in India or Africa.
QHSE also influence our decisions in regards to the rigs we choose to purchase or the training centers we implement. I suffered from an accident after weeks on the field and I can assure you that I concentrate all my efforts to ensure that this will never happen to any of our professionals. We emphasize on training and QHSE to redefine our employees' philosophy. We capitalize on our fit-for -purpose rigs to deliver innovation and efficiency to our customers.


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Set yourself free from the megapixel race.
The megapixel race, with its pursuit of sharpness, seems unending. Is this really important or is it just a callous marketing ploy used to make the last iteration of whizzy cameras redundant?
And I ask – didn't those images set our perception of "Sharp"?
– Where does that leave us with modern digital cameras being 24, 37 and 100 Mega Pixels?
– Thorsten argues those extra pixels are simply "overkill" because as he puts it "What are we going to do with that level of sharpness – or detail might be a better expression"?
Making a print will not evidence those extra pixels. Thorsten argues the only benefit of such pixel size is when you want to use just a portion of the image.
As we have reached, surpassed even, what we could see with film then is it not wise to stop chasing the rabbit set loose by the camera manufacturers to get you to chase after it into the local camera dealer with your credit card?
If you must buy gear would it not be better perhaps to spend on lenses attached to a functional, if older camera? Though personally, I would argue. One camera, One lens especially for street-work.
Better to spend your money on photobooks, go to exhibitions anything in fact, except buying new cameras loaded with more megapixels – which will go unseen – thinking that is going to help you take better pictures.
I'm ready for your incoming… Seconds away!
Hi Peter, I recently had the good fortune to see one of my pix printed A1 size, larger than anything I have ever had printed for myself before at the Alghero Street Awards . I do not know if interpolation was used but the original file I supplied was full frame from a APS-C, 20 megapixel camera and the print quality / image sharpness paralleled my memories of the prints I would make this size from 5×4 negs ,possibly better ?
I believe that the number of pixels squeezed onto a sensor is also a contributor to optimum performance , I considered buying a APS-C 28 mega pixel camera recently but decided to stick with what I already have .
The mega pixel race is over in my mind at least although mobile phone cameras seem to be making a mockery of anything and everything I thought I knew ?
The files from my phone are stunning .
Great advice on how to spend the saved cash!
Thanks for your comment, David. There speaks a man with experience from both sides of the film versus pixel debate.
The race was over for me a while back too. As I say often, it's not about the camera, or as some people see them, 'functional jewellery'. It's about what you see.


An obituary writer for The New York Times, Margalit Fox is a master of this form of news story, and during her career, she has penned the obituaries of more than 1,200 people — from the well-known to the obscure.
Margalit Fox has had the last word more frequently than anyone you're likely to ever meet.
An obituary writer for The New York Times, Fox is a master of this form of news story, and during her career, she has penned the obituaries of more than 1,200 people — from the well-known to the obscure.
Obscure, that is, until The Times goes to print and suddenly, you know the name and life story of the person who invented the Frisbee or the pink plastic flamingo.
Fox talked about her craft on this weekend's broadcasts of Story in the Public Square, and while admittedly I am biased, our half hour with her was uncommonly informative and entertaining. Not only is Fox a master wordsmith — she is an author, too — but she possesses compelling stage presence. Perhaps it is her training as a cellist, or her master's degree in linguistics. Whatever, co-host Jim Ludes and I were mesmerized.
We opened the program asking Fox to tell us how one becomes what she became.
Fox also holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia, and before joining The Times' obit desk in 2004, she was a staff editor at the paper's Book Review. She found her true calling when she began writing about the dearly (and recently) departed.
Jim and I roared, not for the last time during the broadcast.
Some might quibble with that, but let her make her case.
Having written more than a few obits myself — including of former Rhode Island governors Bruce Sundlun and Joe Garrahy, and Newport's last grand dame, Eileen Slocum — I could totally relate.
Fox has written the sendoffs for some of America's most prominent (and notorious) individuals, including Charles Manson, the writer Maya Angelou, and the advice columnists Dear Abby and Ann Landers.
The final words for such prominent people, minus a few pertinent but unpredictable details, are typically written before the final passage. Fox told some great stories about that process — and hinted of ones she has in the can of people still among us, though she respectfully declined to identify these future features.
But others are written on deadline, and it is that sort of obituary that Fox cherishes, in a writerly way.
She gave examples including Frisbee inventor Frederick Morrison; Don Featherstone, who imagined the plastic lawn flamingo; and Ruth M. Siems, who created Stove Top stuffing, whose manufacturer, Kraft Foods, says is sold by the millions of boxes during the Thanksgiving period alone.
Siems "did us a solid by dying in November. We were able to run her obit the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week," Fox said, as only, perhaps, a master of the form could.
Honestly, we could have listened for hours. And, yes, for this episode, Jim and I did extend Fox the courtesy of the final word.
This is the fifth in an occasional series of columns by Journal staff writer G. Wayne Miller about guests on his show, "Story in the Public Square," a partnership of The Journal and the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. The program airs on Rhode Island PBS in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts on Sundays at 11 a.m. and is rebroadcast Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. An audio version airs Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. ET on SiriusXM's P.O.T.U.S. (Politics of the United States), Channel 124. Programs are archived after broadcast at pellcenter.org/category/story-in-the-public-square.


Spinal decompression therapy involves relieving pressure on parts of the spine that are causing pain. This nonsurgical method of treatment is used to treat neck or back pain associated with different spinal problems. Patients who are experiencing ongoing back or neck pain that does not respond to conventional forms of treatment might find relief through decompression. It also offers a nonsurgical alternative to surgical spinal decompression, which is associated with potentially serious risks, such as infection or excessive bleeding.
Patients who undergo this treatment method wear a harness around their hips while lying on a motorized table. The harness attaches to the bottom part of the table, which moves back and forth in order to stretch the spine and relieve pressure. A practitioner controls the table's movements and adjusts them based on the patient's needs. The top part of the table stays in place while the bottom part moves. Patients remain fully clothed during this treatment session, which typically lasts for 30 to 45 minutes at a time.
This form of spinal treatment helps ease pressure on spinal disks, which can help relieve soreness caused by conditions such as bulging disks or herniated disks. It does so by applying negative pressure on affected disks, which causes them to retract or move into a more comfortable position. This lower amount of pressure might also relieve spinal pain by allowing nutrients, oxygen and water to enter the affected disks and help them heal.
Spinal decompression can be used to treat several types of spinal conditions that cause pain. In addition to bulging and herniated disks, this type of therapy is sometimes used to treat sciatica, deteriorated spinal joints and damaged or diseased nerve roots in the spine.
Spinal decompression therapy usually involves undergoing a between 15 to 30 sessions. These sessions are typically done over a period of four to six weeks.
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This form of treatment for spine problems can effectively reduce pain and soreness in the spine. In some cases, patients might also have additional treatment methods, such as heat therapy or electric stimulation, done during sessions or after them. In order to improve the effectiveness of decompression, patients might also be asked to do strengthening exercises, drink plenty of water and rest.
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I could not figure out why the Dinosaur Comics RSS feed was spitting out Friday's comic again, when the message on the page today clearly states that there won't be another until tomorrow. Very confusing!
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QAPI (Question API) is a quiz application which provides questions to your current location. The project is devided into two main parts. QAPI and a quiz game which uses QAPI.
QAPI is an API that provides location based computer-generated question/answer sets. The semantic web contains vast amounts of data that we transform into knowledge to a given location. QAPI can be used by developers for their next fancy quiz game.
The quiz shows the full power of data driven games and can be played together with friends.


PMI Global Conference in Los Angeles was more than a meeting. It was part of a week-long celebration of professional development and networking that brought together thousands of Project, Program and Portfolio practitioners, chapter leaders, and business professionals from around the world. Participants gained immediate applicable knowledge, acquired insights from leaders and peers, enhanced technical and strategic skills, and strengthened community. The conference featured top-notch keynote speakers, in-depth educational sessions, an exhibition space, and the PMI Professional Awards Gala.
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When Jon Dorenbos is on stage, through his unbelievable magic, he emphasizes the importance of choice and openly shares his childhood tragedy. Jon chose to rise through adversity, set goals, no matter how high, and plan and execute the necessary steps required to accomplish these goals. A two-time NFL Pro Bowler, Jon completed eleven seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before being traded to the New Orleans Saints in 2017. The Eagles nominated Jon for the 2016 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award for philanthropy and numerous charitable endeavors. As an entertainer for over twenty years, Jon is known as the NFL's "Magic Man" and is respectfully referred to as the "Entertainer's Entertainer". He inspires others by sharing his life experiences and NFL stories, relating them to corporate culture. He discusses the importance of discipline, teamwork, perseverance and the acceptance of failure in achieving a common goal. In his words, "Live in vision not circumstance".
Cam Marston is the leading expert on the impact of generational change and its impact on the marketplace. An author, columnist, blogger, and lecturer, Marston and his firm, Generational Insights, have provided research and consultation on generational issues to hundreds of companies and professional groups, as well as major professional associations, for over 20 years. Marston's expertise has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and BusinessWeek, as well as on Good Morning America, CNN International, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University and is a native and resident of Mobile, Alabama.
Abigail Posner has spent her life catalyzing change and creating impact. Today, as Head of Strategic Planning at the ZOO, Google's creative think tank for agencies and brands, Abigail's role is to help advertisers and marketers make sense of human beings' deep, emotional relationship to the digital space and convert those insights into strategic and creative efforts. While at Google, she launched an industry-first thought leadership series on human beings' emotional relationships with the digital space: Humanizing Digital. Prior to joining Google, Abigail was Executive Vice President, Strategy Director at Publicis New York, and Head of Strategic Planning at DDB New York.
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New Orleans veterans and their families lost their healthcare facility after Hurricane Katrina destroyed it. The new facility, dubbed Project Legacy as a tribute to veterans, opened on time and under budget.
McDonald's CEO told shareholders that in nine months, the restaurant chain would have a mobile order-and-pay app at 20,000 outlets worldwide. The team closed the project a month ahead of schedule and under budget. The app has accrued 20 million registered users in the U.S. alone.
The Brazilian paper company launched a US$2.7 billion project in 2015 to create the world's largest bleached-eucalyptus pulp production line. Challenges included hiring 9,000 workers in a remote part of the country. The project closed two months early, US$500 million under budget and without a serious accident.


Eric has been with Mondelez International for 13 years in a variety of roles within its integrated supply chain. His current role involves defining and developing Mondelez's Shelf Solutions Platform which aims to drive collaboration with internal and external customers, create end-to-end improvements within Mondelez's integrated supply chain, and work on next generation technologies to stay on top of industry trends and marketplace dynamics. He received a B.A. in finance and economics from Cal State Fullerton and an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.


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In a period when Pope Francis is being challenged by a group of cardinals for alleged ambiguities in his teaching, the pontiff has called for openness to debate and pushback in the Church.
On Thursday, Francis delivered a lengthy discourse to members of the Roman Curia — the clergy and laypeople who assist the pope in governing the Catholic Church. In his address, he spoke of the need for ongoing reform in the Church and proposed a series of guidelines for reforming the Curia itself.
To Vatican observers, his words did not describe hypothetical situations, but real events, some of which have been widely discussed and debated.
Late last month, a leading cardinal and papal adviser acknowledged that many faithful Catholics are troubled by the state of affairs in the Catholic Church under Pope Francis, despite the pontiff's popularity.
Australian Cardinal George Pell, who spearheaded the Pope's financial reforms in the Vatican and is a member of the Pope's "C9" group of closest advisers, said that "a number of regularly worshipping Catholics" are "unnerved by the turn of events" in the Church.
The Cardinal was referring to various issues, the most prominent of which was an open challenge by four leading cardinals, including the American Raymond Burke, a renowned canon lawyer and the former head of the Church's highest court.
In September, the four cardinals wrote a private letter to Pope Francis asking him to clarify five serious doctrinal doubts proceeding from his 2016 "apostolic exhortation" Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) concerning Holy Communion for the divorced and remarried, the indissolubility of marriage, and the proper role of conscience.
When the Pope failed to reply to the Cardinals' letter, they proceeded to publish it online on Nov. 14, hoping in this way to provoke a response.
The publication of the letter, while criticized by some, would seem to fall in the category of "open resistance," the sort that Francis praised in Thursday's address.
Sooner or later, one suspects, Pope Francis will need to face the sincere questions raised by rank-and-file Catholics as well as leading cardinals, as to how his "reforms" square with the perennial doctrines espoused by the Church.
No matter how much a pope may dislike "doctrine," Catholics believe he is ultimately responsible for teaching and preserving it, and no amount of pastoral sensitivity can take its place.


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Subject to any other arrangement agreed in writing between the parties, CBS may invoice the Purchaser the price of the Goods and/or Services, and all other charges that CBS is entitled to render under these terms and conditions, at any time. The Purchaser must pay to CBS the amount specified in such invoices within thirty (30) days from receipt, unless otherwise agreed in writing. CBS will ensure that its invoices are in the form of "tax invoices" in compliance with the requirements of applicable legislation relating
to GST.
5. Interest on Overdue Accounts
5.1 If the Purchaser fails to pay any amount due under these terms and conditions by the due date for payment, the Purchaser will on demand pay to CBS interest at the rate fixed under Section 2 of the Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983 (Vic.), computed on the sum of money overdue during the period of default and calculated daily on a compounding basis.
5.2 The Purchaser will pay on demand the reasonable expenses incur red by CBS as a result of any late payment by the Purchaser.
5.3 Nothing in this clause 5 limits any other right or remedy available to CBS.
6. Delivery/Provision of Services
6.1 Any dates quoted for delivery or supply of Goods or Services are approximate only and although CBS will use reasonable efforts to meet them, CBS will not be liable for any delay in delivery or supply.
6.2 If, due to any act or omission of the Purchaser, the commencement or progress of any
work by CBS is delayed or suspended or the date of delivery or supply of Goods or Services is postponed, the Purchaser shall be liable for all costs or expenses suffered or incur red by CBS as a result.
6.3 Any claim by the Purchaser for inadequate or defective delivery or supply of the Goods or Services must be notified to CBS in writing within 14 days after delivery or supply of the
Goods or Services (as the case may be), failing which the Purchaser will be deemed to have accepted that delivery or supply.
6.4 Where CBS supplies Goods to the Purchaser, those Goods are supplied subject to the terms of any applicable manufacturer 's warranty applying thereto. To the extent permitted by law, no separate or additional warranty is provided by CBS in relation to Goods supplied by CBS.
6.5 In relation to Services supplied by CBS, CBS warrants that such Services will be supplied with due professional skill and care and in accordance with the requirements of all applicable laws.
7. Risk and Title
7.1 Risk in relation to Goods supplied by CBS passes to the Purchaser at the time they are delivered to the Purchaser or, without limiting any other provision of these terms and conditions, if they are collected by or on behalf of the Purchaser from CBS, at the time of collection.
7.2 The Purchaser shall not acquire any right, title or interest in Goods until the Purchaser pays to CBS all amounts due under these terms and conditions in respect of the supply of those Goods.
7.3 Until Goods are paid for in full the Purchaser is a bailee of those Goods for CBS and will keep the Goods reasonably separate and identifiable from all other goods that the
Purchaser may hold.
7.4 Without limiting the obligation in clause 7.3 if any Goods in which CBS retains title are resold, the Purchaser shall hold such part of the proceeds of any sale as represents the invoice price of the Goods (plus all applicable Taxes and other charges that CBS is entitled to levy under these terms and conditions) in a separate identifiable bank account as trustee for CBS as beneficial owner and shall pay such amount to CBS immediately on demand.
7.5 Without limiting any other right or remedy available to CBS, if the Purchaser has not paid all amounts due under these terms and conditions in respect of the supply of the Goods by the due date, without limiting any other right of CBS, CBS may enter the premises where those Goods are, or are reasonably suspected of being, situated, without liability for trespass or any resulting damage, and retake possession of those Goods.
8. Exclusion of Implied Terms and Limitation of Liability
8.1 CBS excludes all implied conditions and warranties except any implied condition or warranty the exclusion of which would contravene any statute or cause any part of this
clause 8 to be void.
8.2 To the extent permitted by law:
(a) CBS excludes liability (including f rom breach by CBS of any express or implied condition or warranty or negligent act or omission of CBS) for loss of profits or consequential or indirect loss or damage; and
(b) CBS' liability to the Purchaser for breach by CBS of any express or implied condition or warranty or negligent act or omission of CBS is limited, at the option of CBS, to replacing or repairing the Goods, or supplying again the Services, in respect of which the breach or negligence occur red, or to paying the cost of having those Goods and/or Services repaired, replaced or supplied again.
9.1 CBS may, without affecting any other rights it may have, terminate or suspend any contract between the parties with immediate effect by giving notice to the Purchaser if:
(a) the Purchaser breaches any provision of any contract between the parties and fails to remedy the breach within 7 days after written notice from CBS requiring it to do so;
(b) the Purchaser breaches a material provision of any contract between the parties where that breach is not capable of remedy;
(c) the Purchaser ceases to be able to pay its debts as they become due;
(d) the Purchaser becomes subject to any form of insolvency administration; or
(e) any step is taken by a mortgagee to take possession or dispose of the whole or any part of the Purchaser's assets.
9.2 If CBS exercises its rights pursuant to clause
9.3 to terminate or suspend a contract, it will immediately be entitled to invoice the Purchaser for work in progress under that contract at its current rates. This clause does not limit or affect any other remedy which may be available to CBS including seeking compensation for any loss or damage suffered by CBS.
10. Events Outside Control
CBS will not be liable for any failure to per form or delay in performance of any obligation where such failure or delay is due to anything beyond the reasonable control of CBS, including but not limited to adverse weather or terrain, strikes,lockouts and other industrial action, material shortages, failure of any of CBS' suppliers to supply, accidents, power failure, breakdowns of plant or machinery or import or export regulations or embargoes.
The Purchaser agrees not to disclose any information relating to CBS that CBS may
reasonably regard as confidential or commercially sensitive (including without limitation CBS' pricing information) unless the Purchaser can establish the information was:
11.1 at the time of disclosure, in the public domain;
11.2 subsequent to disclosure, entered the public domain other than through the breach of any duty owed to CBS; or
11.3 required to be disclosed by law.
12.1 CBS shall not be bound by any agreement purporting to vary these terms and conditions unless that agreement is in writing and signed on behalf of CBS by an authorised officer of CBS.
12.2 I f any part of these terms and conditions is or becomes illegal or invalid then that part shall be severed from these terms and conditions and the remainder of these conditions shall not be affected.
12.3 These terms and conditions are governed by the law in force in Victoria, Australia and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that state.


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Damn Son, Where'd Ya Find This: An Introduction
John Luposello
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The Gallagher brothers, of the staple 90s band, Oasis, debatably have a more drama-filled history than the Kardashians themselves. Each brother has been making music separately for years now and recently, Noel Gallagher has announced two different tours- without Liam.
In May, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will embark on a UK tour playing small, intimate venues. They also announced a joint North American tour this summer with the Smashing Pumpkins, starting the trek in New Jersey and New York City and concluding it in California. Liam had to get his word in and reacted on Twitter with, "Pumpkins n potato's what ever nxt," once again calling Noel a potato.
Right around the same time of the tour announcement, Liam took to Twitter to criticize his brother's choice of signing to Warner Records, rather than using his independent label, Sour Mash. Liam mocked Noel in the tweet, writing, "ooh thought you were mr independent mr I do everything on my own mr I am the boss."
Supposedly, Noel is producing his upcoming music with the company Liam is signed to, causing Liam to voice his opinions on Twitter, yet again: "He's just signed to Warner's my fucking major record label ting the 1 he slagged of about a thousand times."
Noel is not the only brother working on new music. Since the 2017 release of Liam Gallagher's album, As You Were, he has been talking about a new album in the works. While we most definitely can't expect Noel to be on the album, Liam has said that the Foo Fighters are interested in collaborating.
These brothers have one of the most notable sibling rivalries yet, no matter how many twitter insults get thrown back and forth, and even after the recent speculation that Noel might sue Liam for featuring him in his upcoming documentary, I'll always hold on to hope that perhaps they will make music together again someday.
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Response wraps up after Great Lakes electric cables severed
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) — Officials say a multi-agency effort to mitigate potential pollution after a suspected boat anchor strike damaged underwater electric cables and oil pipelines in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan has wrapped up.
A team led by the U.S. Coast Guard announced the update Tuesday evening. The Coast Guard continues to investigate the cause along with the National Transportation Safety Board, although the state attorney general says a tugboat anchor was dragged across them April 1.
About 600 gallons (2,270 liters) of mineral oil insulation fluid leaked from two electric cables. Crews finished capping and sealing the cables last month. After the leak was discovered, the multi-agency team responded and surveyed the Straits of Mackinac for pollution.
Also damaged were two oil pipelines and out-of-service electric cables.


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So where has all of Keynes' leisure gone?
In Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren Keynes famously proposed that by about now we'd all be working 15 hours a week. As a result we've had endless little reports from the likes of the not economics frankly people suggesting that we should all indeed work only 15 hours a week and spend the rest of our time being poor. But there is another answer, the correct answer, to where all of Keynes' predicted leisure time has gone:
Women devote well over the equivalent of a working day each week to household chores – double the amount undertaken by men.
They spend an average of 11-and-a-half hours doing housework, while men complete just six.
A survey, commissioned by BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, found cooking was the most popular job.
Women said their chief responsibilities included changing sheets (86 per cent) and cleaning the toilet (83 per cent).
Whereas men were in charge of bins (80 per cent) and DIY (78 per cent).
The least popular tasks for both sexes were loo cleaning and ironing.
Keynes was proposing that as we got richer then we'd take more of our increased wealth as leisure. Which we have, in terms of our market working hours, to some extent at least. In the 1930s Saturday was still, for many, at least a half-working day. The standard 37.5 hour week of today would have been regarded as being near a part-time rather than full-time work load. But the real reduction in working hours has come as a result of the mechanisation of household production. Those microwaves, vacuum cleaners, gas ovens, central heating and so on, what Ha Joon Chang and Hans Rosling refer to collectively as the "washing machine", have led to a massive drop in the hours spent on running a home.
It would be stretching it a bit to say that a housewife in 1930 was working 11.5 hours a day on housework but not much: it was certainly 8-10 hours a day, very much a full time job. And it's that labour that just isn't being done any more: leading to the explosion of leisure time that we all currently enjoy. Keynes was right in that we've taken more of our increased wealth in the form of leisure. It's just that we've taken it from the non-market, household, part of our labours rather than the market and paid side.
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Haner may refer to:
 Old Mandarin
 Or HaNer, a kibbutzim of Shaar HaNegev Regional Council, Israel

People with the surname Haner include:
 Brian Haner, American guitarist
 Brian Haner, Jr., better known as Synyster Gates, lead guitarist for Avenged Sevenfold
 Georg Haner, German Lutheran theologist (see German Wikipedia)


Rainier Beach High senior guard Dejounte Murray highlights a stellar class that signed with Washington.
The national letters of intent are in and by most accounts, the Huskies brought in a bonanza signing class that ranks among the best in the country and the history of the Washington program.
— ICYMI: The college basketball regular season begins in the Pac-12 on Friday and every team will be in action. Here's a preview and a summary of the exhibitions from Bud Withers.
— More on UW's six-man signing class from the News Tribune.
— Nice compilation of the newest Huskies at GoHuskies.com.
— The Wildcats didn't formally announce its signing class Wednesday – the first day recruits can sign a national letter of intent. However, half of Arizona's four-man, four-star class delivered their NLIs.
— Hard to imagine Arizona will not start freshman wing Stanley Johnson considering he might be the most talented player in the Pac-12.
UCLA went small and USC went big on a day when both Los Angeles schools signed four-star prospects.
— Bruins coach Steve Alford is preaching patience with an inexperienced team that lost three players to the NBA.
— Utah signed two players.
— The 25th-ranked Utes are hoping to reach their potential.
— New Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle hit the ground running and pulled in a signing class that's s ranked 1tth by Rivals.com and is the highest rated in school history.
— At the other end of the spectrum, new Washington State coach Ernie Kent assembled an unheralded four-man class.
— Hazen High small forward Dominic Green, a three-star prospect, was one of two recruits who signed with Arizona State.
— Oregon is waiting on NLIs from a pair of four-star recruits.
— Neither of the Pac-12's Bay Area teams announced any signings Wednesday. Stanford is expected to bring in three recruits during the early signing period, which ends Nov. 19. Meanwhile, California has no 2015 commitments. However, the Golden Bears are pursuing a five-star prospect.
— New coach Cuonzo Martin wants California to attack on both ends of the court.
— More on Martin who is a bundle of energy.
— Stanford appears to be solid on the perimeter, but there's questions about the front line.
— Colorado is ready to begin the season.
— Looks as if former UW star C.J. Wilcox was the victim of some harmless rookie hazing by his Los Angeles Clippers teammates.


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1.6 The LEI code is provided as soon as possible after payment is made. In most cases, the LEI code is issued in less than 24 hours. However, in some rare cases, it may take up to a whole week. The LEI renewal or transfer process can take up to 7 days. Once the LEI code is issued or renewed, an email with an invoice will be sent to the email address provided by the applicant.
1.7 The applicant is aware and agrees that the application is considered final after the data has been submitted and the payment has been made. If the customer has submitted an application for a new LEI or ordered an LEI renewal or transfer and the customer has accepted the Terms and Conditions, the application is considered final and it is not possible for the customer to revoke the application. If the applicant has provided enough information to obtain the LEI, the process cannot be stopped and the LEI will be issued.
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For the convenience of customers, LEI.net™ offers the option to pay the renewal fee in advance for up to 5 years.
2.1If the customer has purchased the LEI renewal service for several years, LEI.net™ will cover the renewal costs for the purchased period and will renew the company's data in the GLEIF (Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation) database annually based on the data provided in public company registries. The Customer agrees that the Legal Entity data will be automatically corrected according to the official company registration documents if they have changed compared to the previous records in the GLEIF database.
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2.4 If a Letter of Authorization is not submitted within 60 days, LEI.net™ has the right to terminate the multi-year contract and no refunds will be issued.
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import java.util.Date;

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public class DateTimeUtil {

    public static final String DEFAULT_STARTTIME = "00:00:00";
    public static final String DEFAULT_ENDTIME = "23:59:59";
    public static final int DATE_INDEX = 0;
    public static final String DATE_DELIMITER = ",";

    @SuppressWarnings("deprecation")
    public static Date getEndDate() {
        Date endTime = new Date(2222, 1, 1);
        endTime.setHours(23);
        endTime.setMinutes(59);
        endTime.setSeconds(59);
        return endTime;
    }

    @SuppressWarnings("deprecation")
    public static Date getStartDate() {
        Date startDate = new Date();
        startDate.setHours(0);
        startDate.setMinutes(0);
        startDate.setSeconds(0);
        return startDate;
    }
}