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Nice Way Code Bus Ad
Edinburgh Council leader Nice Way Code blasts bus ads
Undertaking is not illegal says council chief
by John Stevenson
Mon, Aug 12, 2013 12:44
The leader of Edinburgh Council, Andrew Burns, has weighed into the debate about Cycling Scotland's 'Nice Way Code' road safety campaign with an attack on bus ads that encourage cyclists to overtake on the right 'if you must'.
Writing on his blog, Councillor Burns says: "Every working day of my life I 'undertake' vehicles - cars, taxis, vans, buses and occasionally lorries. On every occasion I do so; I do it legally; I try and do it as safely as I can; and I do it VERY, VERY carefully.
"To the very best of my knowledge, it simply is not illegal to 'undertake' vehicles on a bike - and I am NOT equating what's legal with what's safe."
The ads, which are carried on the back of some Edinburgh and Glasgow busses, are part of a £500,000 campaign aimed at improving road safety by asking road users to be nice to each other and follow the Highway Code. But the campaign has been slammed by cycling activists for falsely equating poor behaviour by cyclists with far more dangerous poor behaviour by drivers; reinforcing stereotypes of poor cyclist behaviour; and being simply unlikely to have any effect on road safety.
Councillor Burns writes that if he didn't pass motor vehicles, "My journey to, and from, work would take a considerably longer time to complete. And I'm just not keen on being advised that, NOPE, I shouldn't undertake a bus? And that - if I must - I can overtake it. Frankly, overtaking any vehicle - into an oncoming traffic lane - can be JUST as dangerous as irresponsibly undertaking a vehicle."
Kim Harding, the Edinburgh spokesman for campaign group Pedal on Parliament, told the Edinburgh Evening News the bus-ad campaign was a "shambles".
He said: "When they first came up with the slogan it was originally going to be on the right was 'be my guest'. That got changed to 'if you must' because it was felt they shouldn't be encouraging people to overtake.
"If there's a bus stopped at a bus stop, what are you supposed to do? Wait behind it until it moves off again?"
In a comment on Councillor Burns' blog he added: "The fundamental problem with the whole respect agenda is it follows the Forester/Franklin vehicular cycling approach. This has never achieved mass cycling anywhere in the world. If the Scottish Government is serious about Scotland having a 10% modal share for cycling by 2020. Then we need to change to a Sustainable safety approach, which has been proven to work everywhere it has been tried."
Nice explanation
The Nice Way Code's blog page explains the bus ads at some length, saying that the "Cycle Training Standards Board favour overtaking on the right," and even when there is a bike lane that would seem to facilitate overtaking on the left, "there are hazards such as passenger doors being opened into the rider's path. Riders should also beware of left turning traffic whether or not other road users are signalling their intentions correctly. "
Cambridge cycling blogger Cab Davidson responded on Twitter: "if you have to explain an advert you have failed, failed, failed."
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Nice Way Code
John has been writing about bikes and cycling for over 30 years since discovering that people were mug enough to pay him for it rather than expecting him to do an honest day's work.
He was heavily involved in the mountain bike boom of the late 1980s as a racer, team manager and race promoter, and that led to writing for Mountain Biking UK magazine shortly after its inception. He got the gig by phoning up the editor and telling him the magazine was rubbish and he could do better. Rather than telling him to get lost, MBUK editor Tym Manley called John's bluff and the rest is history.
Since then he has worked on MTB Pro magazine and was editor of Maximum Mountain Bike and Australian Mountain Bike magazines, before switching to the web in 2000 to work for CyclingNews.com. Along with road.cc founder Tony Farrelly, John was on the launch team for BikeRadar.com and subsequently became editor in chief of Future Publishing's group of cycling magazines and websites, including Cycling Plus, MBUK, What Mountain Bike and Procycling.
John has also written for Cyclist magazine, edited the BikeMagic website and was founding editor of TotalWomensCycling.com before handing over to someone far more representative of the site's main audience.
He joined road.cc in 2013. He lives in Cambridge where the lack of hills is more than made up for by the headwinds.
chrisonatrike 0 sec ago
Fair enough - I think one of the MMA rules bans attacks to the eyes, sun or no - so that was a foul and the driver's allowed a restart....
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The car free suburb sounds too virtue-signally. Some people require them.
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You'd have more success playing chess with pigeons.
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She has held previous positions as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment Management. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management and Psychology from the University of South Florida in Tampa; a Master of Science in Human Services from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky; and a Ph.D. in Occupational Education from OSU Stillwater. Agnew is Vice Grand Lady of the Knights of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the Friends of the Library for the Okmulgee Public Library.
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Pittsburgh lost 5-4 to Tampa Bay on Saturday and has now lost four straight (0-3-1). The Pens have been in a funk for about a month, atypical of a Mike Sullivan team this late in the season. Since Jan. 12, the Penguins are just 3-7-1 with seven points, which is tied for the second-fewest in the NHL during that span. The Flyers, meanwhile, are tied for second most points during that same stretch (9-1-1, 19 points).
The Penguins are still the second wild card in the Eastern Conference. The last time they were not in playoff position this late in the season was the morning of Feb. 16, 2016 when they were ninth in conference. Of course, from there, they went 20-7-0, finished second in the Metropolitan Division (and seconnd in the East), and went on to win the Stanley Cup.
Once left for dead in last place in the NHL, the Flyers have had a remarkable turnaround in the past 10 games, going 9-0-1 and climbing back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. On Saturday they dismantled the Ducks 6-2 behind a four-goal first period and 30 saves from Carter Hart.
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15 Myths About California
There is a lot you can say about California that is generally accepted as true, like the fact that the state has an incredibly beautiful coastline and the weather is wonderfully enjoyable. But there are many, many things that people believe about California that are the stuff of legends, the stuff of rumor, and in some cases, plain old jealousy. The Golden State is a lot of things, but here are a few things it is not. Check out these 15 myths that don't hold true about California.
1. Everyone speaks like surfers or Valley girls
OK, well, that's, like, totally not true. While you're likely to catch a bit of a "California accent," with 32 colleges in the state university system and dozens of private colleges (like Stanford) there are just as many well-spoken individuals as anywhere else.
2. Everyone surfs
The California coastline is a draw for many residents, but there are just as many who are drawn to the state's land-based attractions. California offers great locations for hiking, skiing and snowboarding.
3. It's always sunny
Sunny summer days aren't guaranteed in California, and that's even truer as you get near the beach. June Gloom tends to usher in a thick fog that hangs over the beaches and leaves skies overcast most of the day. This phenomenon happens from May through early July.
4. Movie stars can be found walking around everywhere
Well, maybe not everywhere. If you frequent some of the high profile star hangouts you may up your chances of a celebrity sighting. But regular folks outnumber celebrities, even in Hollywood.
5. Everyone eats organic and vegetarian
California ranks fourth out of the top five states for cattle and calves according to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. And according to the California Beef Council there are 22 million acres of privately-owned rangeland in California. Much of that beef is served up gourmet-style by some of California's most notable chefs.
6. Everyone practices yoga
True, you can find a yoga studio in a California city as easily as you can find a Starbucks, but that doesn't mean everyone practices yoga. There is also boot camp, Crossfit, and Tabata, after all.
7. There is no culture
The mere fact that California is a majority-minority state—meaning no one racial group makes up the majority of the population—indicates that California is a culturally diverse place. The 2011 U.S. Census Bureau statistics estimate that California is white, African-American, Asian-American, Indian and Pacific Islander. Ethnically the state is split between a 38.1 percent Hispanic population and a 61.9 percent non-Hispanic population.
8. There is a lack of open space
California's coastal areas are sublime. Because of that, developers and people with big bucks have looked to the state's coastline for its money-making potential. Houses, hotels, and restaurants line much of the California coast, with a few wild and rocky exceptions. However, just a few miles inland you'll find acres of national forest land, miles of agricultural land, and a surprising amount of grazing land.
9. Thin and beautiful people are everywhere
Because the movie industry is headquartered in the state, there is a fair share of beautiful people. For the most part though, you'll find the majority of Californians are pretty representative of the rest of America—only maybe a little more tanned.
10. The beaches are like Baywatch
That show has been off the air for years, but first-time visitors still comment on how they expect the beaches to be like Baywatch—hot and hunky lifeguards running around the beach in dramatic slow motion. Most beaches aren't all that risqué in California. You'll see all shapes and sizes on the beach, and lots of families out having a good time. And while there are a few nude beaches throughout the state, most of the sunbathers that frequent those places are serious about their enthusiasm for bathing in the buff—curious onlookers aren't welcome.
11. Earthquakes are no big deal
Earthquakes to Californians are like tornados to Midwesterners or hurricanes to residents of the East Coast. Californians know how to prepare for the event but they aren't as common an occurrence as outsiders believe. When they do happen the majority of them deliver just minor tremors.
12. Everyone wants to be a movie star or is in the business
California's economy is diverse. While the movie industry is big in Southern California, the tech industry is big in Northern California (and creeping into Los Angeles as well), agriculture is big in the Central Valley, and winemaking is a major money-making industry throughout the state. In California, being a chef, winemaker, or software developer can hold the same celeb status as being a movie star.
13. It's an expensive place to live
The cost of living in some parts of California—particularly the coastal areas—is high. San Francisco's cost of living is insane, but there are a lot of places in the state that are fairly reasonable, while still being located within a short drive of some of the more desirable zip codes.
14. Californians love their sushi
California can be heaven for foodies. If you like seafood—such as sushi—it can be ideal. But not everyone likes seafood. Similarly, not all Californians like sushi. Seafood has a particular taste and if you're in the group that doesn't like it—a group which includes a lot of Californians—you probably won't like sushi.
15. Californians drive everywhere
This is truer in places like Los Angeles, where there is a lot of population congestion and a lack of reliable public transportation. Conversely, many people in places like San Francisco or college towns like San Luis Obispo rely on public transportation or bicycles to get around.
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The Ancient Graves are situated near Wahi Pandhi, Johi tehsil, Dadu District, Sindh, Pakistan, on the top of the hills near foothills of Kirthar Mountains Range. These columned graves are constructed with large slabs of stone on ground surface. The graves are open from northern and southern sides. The western and eastern sides of graves are constructed with stone slabs and also the graves are covered from upper side with slabs. The carpse were placed on ground surface in the graves. The bones can be observed in columned graves on ground surfaces in graves. Due to inscribed word "Behdin" on stone of one grave, it is believed that these ancient graves belonged to Zoroastrians. The word behdin means the good religion which is related to Zoroastrianism.

History

Two Burial places of the ancient graves in Wahi Pandhi are sited along both banks of Narri or Nalli hilly torrent are locally called roman's graves. Both necropolises can be counted of different periods. The awning of Smail Fakir is the sole monument of the desert of Kachho which is constructed with heavy carved pillars without any material. The Ceiling stones of the canopy are expertly engraved with gorgeous Sun-like structure. The graves are built with yellowish stone blocks. It seems no any material was used for fitting stone slabs together with. Many memorial names and other inscriptions are inscribed on stones to be belied in Kufi or Persian language script. It is believed that these belong to the invading period of Alexander the Great and some scholars are of the opinion that these ancient graves belong to Baloch tribe but question arises that which Baloch tribe had tradition to keep corpse in open or columned graves with carved  stone slabs. Bherumal Maharchan Adwani considers the graves of Zoroastrians. In Sindh, invasion of Persia Iran can be traced from Daruish-1.  In 637 AD, during the battle of Qadisia, the Muslims invaded Persia. The Zoroastrians were called Gabrs in the reflection Gabr, the Zoroastrians called themselves Behdin or Bahadin. Many Gabr or Gabar as well Givar Bands are constructed near hilly torrents for collecting waters in Kirthar Mountains Range which indicate to Zoroastrians. Zoroastrians or Parsis still live in Pakistan and India. History reveals that Zoroastrians or Parsis migrated from Iran to Punjab, Pakistan and Sindh, Pakistan.

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Q: multi modules project management in java maven Let's say in a multi-module project, each module is created by different teams, but each module is important for the project to work.
Each team should have its own module code, while other modules should appear in jar form.
Even when working through this git, they don't have to see modifications in module codes that don't belong to them.
But to test the project on the whole team, all the modules need to be used together.
I can do a multi-module project through maven, but when I put it on git, do I have to put each module in a separate repository?
how to they will find out what other module is in the new version in the version update of the modules?

A: You need to decide:
Will these modules always be built and tested together?
If yes: Put them into one git repository and use a multi-module structure. Everyone will checkout everything, but make changes only for their module.
If no: Separate the project in two or more multi-module projects in separate git repositories.

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This weekend I attended both an unexpected funeral and an impromptu wedding. (I officiated!) Most definitely a cycle-of-life few days. The next three prompts will draw off these experiencse.
Write about the first funeral you remember attending. Include small details that have stayed with you and emotions you experienced, such as grief, fear, confusion, or curiosity.
Write a 300-word elegy or obituary for yourself or a character.
Write instructions for your own funeral or memorial service or for that of a character. Write them as an extended poem or flash non-fiction piece.
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Since Privateer Press has published the Spelldraft format, I've made a Google Docs spreadsheet for card generation. It doesn't have all the spells populated, but you can see the functionality and I've been using it to gen cards with no problems.
If anyone wants to help add data to the spreadsheet, let me know and I'll grant you write access.
1. We need to force Google to generate a new list of random numbers. What I do is select the top most current random number (cell B4) and highlight the other random number cells. I then Fill Down (control-D). It will gen new numbers.
2. Highlight the new random numbers. Copy them. Go to cell D4 under the word "Pack". Paste Special (not just normal Paste!) and choose to paste the values. The spell names should change.
3. Look at the Cards page. Any of the random spells that doesn't has data can be modified in the first tab.
The easiest way to force the random numbers to refresh is to highlight cell B4, and press CTRL-R.
However, neither method work unless you have the rights to edit the document, since you're actually changing values.
So if anyone wants to do this, you'll need to first make a copy of the spreadsheet.
Scott, I'd be happy to fill in spell info instead of doing my homework. You can share it to nick.a.andrews@gmail.com if you're so inclined.
Has anyone figured out how to do this without duplicating cards? Alternatively, we could just print them ALL, but that sounds awful.
I've been trying to track down how other games do fake online drafts for Magic and other games. There has to be some algorithm that could be used to determine packs (usually based on rarity, but we can strip that).
Of course I could also implement a simple counter for each card somehow. If a card gets generated for a pack, a counter would increment and that number would be less likely to come up in the future.
I'd probably have to refresh my Visual Basis knowledge to do that though, and that's effort.
I'll add you as an editor, Nick.
Cryx spells are all in.
I would do Troll spells if you want.
Smilekdan@gmail.com to share if you want me to do Khador...and others.
It contains all the spells and the data. However, it's not the format that I was using. I'm not sure if it's better to take that data and re-format it for our spreadsheet... or make a new random pack generator using that data as it stands.
It'll take longer to reformat this one than it will to add spell information to yours, I think. And it needs reformatting - aside from looking up spells, this wouldn't do us much good as is.
Does it need reformatting? The columns are all in the same order. Just need to add a column for # for the vlookups to work, and add animi.
The only other thing it's missing is the column that says who has the spell, but we don't really need that if we don't need to look up the spells anyway.
I just meant that printing it out as is would give you 1" strips of paper, which are less good than 3x4 cards.
That what the Cards tab is for that Scott made. You have one tab that is just data, then another tab that has the formatting of the cards. One more tab does the random calculations, and the cards tab uses vlookups with those numbers to pull the spell data and put it in a card format.
In fact, I'm going to have this done within an hour. We'll just need to fill in the animus information and we'll be done.
Will post here when it's ready.
Then all we need is someone to run an event.
I made a completely new sheet so as not to risk ruining any work we've already done. So you will need permissions to this new sheet to edit it. Give me your email address if you would like for me to give permissions - either on here or a Facebook message.
Still missing some spells. All of the spells that need information populated are at the bottom and highlighted in yellow.
As for the event... We could draft online and then meet up for games. I wouldn't mind facilitating.
I'll make a post to get a list of commitments later.
Updated! Weird - I didn't have Mist Walker in the list at all.


CLASS 6A Bershers makes transition to Northside an easy one by Henry Apple | November 4, 2018 at 1:00 a.m.
SPRINGDALE -- The biggest adjustment Sara Bershers said she had to make upon her arrival to Fort Smith Northside last season wasn't about the transition to a new coach and a new style of play.
It was about the number of players that were in the gymnasium during a Lady Bears' practice session.
NOTABLE Moved to Northside for her junior season after playing her sophomore year at Lake Hamilton. … Earned all-state honors after she averaged a team-high 13.8 points per game for a Lady Bears team that finished 26-4 and tied with North Little Rock and Conway for the 7A-Central Conference title. … Has a younger sister, Tracey, who was one of two Lady Bears to play considerable time last season. … Verbally committed to Texas-Rio Grande Valley.
"We now have 15 girls in practice, where at Lake Hamilton we had 10," Bershers said. "Those extra five players really help when you're scrimmaging and going through drills and stuff.
"With every school, there's always going to be something different. Thankfully, I've played for enough coaches and the transition was easier than some might have expected. Coach (Rickey) Smith does a great job, and I like what he does."
Bershers made the transition with ease and became the leader on a Lady Bears team that finished 26-4 and finished in a three-way tie with North Little Rock and Conway for the 7A-Central Conference regular-season title. She averaged a team-high 13.8 points per game for a team that had two freshmen -- her younger sister Tracey and Jersey Wolfenbarger -- play a considerable amount of minutes.
Because of Northside's youth, Smith admitted the expectations he had for the elder Bershers were so much more and she was held to a higher standard than others. Although she was listed as a 6-foot forward, she played multiple positions and even brought the ball down the floor like a guard when asked.
"In all my years of coaching, I'm not sure I've had a better person," Smith said. "No matter what the situation, the only response I would get from her was either 'yes sir' or 'no sir.' Whatever I asked her to do, she did it. I'm very blessed and lucky to coach a kid like that."
Smith said Bershers' defining moment last season came during a Feb. 16 home game against North Little Rock. She banked in a shot at the buzzer to give Northside 45-43 victory over the eventual state champion, but it was what she did in the final moments before that bucket took place that stands out in Smith's mind.
"They trapped Sara near midcourt and ripped her, then headed for a layup," Smith said. "At that moment, Sara ran as fast as she could and blocked the shot, then brought the ball down. Where other players might have dropped their heads for having that happen, she made up for that mistake."
Bershers said the second time around in Northside's program makes her more relaxed since she knows what to expect and play her game. Smith calls her style of play "old-school" because of her mental toughness and how she manages to be around the basketball most of the time.
During the off-season, Bershers said she spent much of her time trying to improve her defensive game.
"I don't play the best defense," she said. "I believe you can always improve on something, and defense is the main thing I can improve on this season."
She's already taken a step toward the future. She recently made a verbal commitment to Texas-Rio Grande Valley, choosing the NCAA Division I school in Edinburg over Arkansas State and defending Division II national champion Central Missouri.
"I think that school is getting a steal with Sara," Smith said. "I do believe her better days are still ahead of her, and this is fantastic for her."


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Restless little kids are impossible. There is a lot of whining and hitting and other unfavorable behaviors that require skillful maneuvering to avoid full-on meltdowns. Normally I would just take the boys outside on days like today, but one boy is still recovering from a bout of RSV and should probably stay out of the wind. After trying to get them to color with little success, creativity (or possibly madness) struck and I decided that we were all going to bake cookies together.
1. In large mixing bowl, combine sugars, butter, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Scrape bowl.
2. Slowly add flour, baking soda and salt until well combined, scraping bowl often.
3. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. (If making gluten-free, whatever you do DON'T taste the cookie dough. You will think you ruined them).
4. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven 9-11 minutes (if you choose to make these gluten-free you will want to cook them more like 12-15 depending on size).
Of course, with two toddlers running the show, none of these instructions were followed to a tee. I was a little concerned since this was my first attempt at making my husband gluten-free cookies, but it somehow worked out fine. They were slightly crispy and chocolatey and perfect. And most importantly, I relinquished control long enough to let my children feel useful. (Hopefully that will help fill-up their self-esteem bank for moments when I am a much less perfect parent). Seriously though, I am really proud of all of us. I took a step back and the boys took a step forward.
I have been given an unconventional project this week that is causing me more than a little heartburn. For anyone who is in my Digital Composition class, you might be thinking that I am concerned about our plagiarism assignment. Actually, it is something a bit more intimidating…my husband has asked me to write him a children's book.
1) This book is supposed to be finished by my husband's birthday…which gives me exactly13 days to write and edit it. Talk about pressure!
2) My husband intends to publish it. He is an artist and has been trying to get me to write a children's book for him to illustrate for years. I think he fancies us as some sort of Stan and Jan Berenstain, which might be a bit of a stretch.
3) It has been my dream to write a children's book since I was a child (well either that or to write for Reader's Digest). Now I am aware that when most people think of children's literature, things like Go Dog Go come to mind. This is of course a great beginner book, but not exactly the most imaginative writing. If I were just setting out to write another Go Dog Go, my task would be simple. But of course, I want to write a truly timeless piece of children's literature. Something a little more like Chicken Soup With Rice or Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
4) I am the worst kind of perfectionist. It could take me a whole month to write a poem, let alone a simple children's book. In some ways this blog has been incredibly therapeutic and helped me work through my perfectionistic tendencies – but writing for any public audience is revealing and a bit like jumping into the deep end of the pool when you are a horrible swimmer (which I am).
Despite all of these reasons, I am grateful that I have such a wonderful and supportive husband. He challenges me to step outside of who I think I am capable of being every time I turn around and I want to write this book for him. Actually, I want to write this book for me more than I even want to write it for him.
So now, how do I go about accomplishing this incredible task? Well, I am thinking of approaching it in poem form because it somehow seems less daunting for a first book (though of course it's late and I could quite possibly be sleep deprived). I'm honestly not sure where I am going with it yet, but I would love any and all suggestions anyone may have. If I manage to get it done sometime in the next millennium I will try to post an excerpt or two, and maybe a picture to go along with it.
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Franchisee Spotlight: Joseph Umali (CEZ Victoria Inc.)
Posted on May 06, 2018 by Potato Corner PH
Welcome, dear friends, to our first ever Franchisee Spotlight! Potato Corner is a brand that soared to the top and achieved success after success thanks to its hardworking franchisees. With over 1000 stores worldwide, we really have our franchisors and franchisees to thank for all the international milestones we have achieved.
These days, the concept of a franchisee is no longer this stereotypical business wizard who knows what to do all the time. We take care of the "knowing what to do" part by streamlining and simplifying things for our franchisees as much as we can. And we guide our franchisees to the best of our abilities and knowhow, in order to ensure continuous success.
We have seen a lot of franchisees who originally did not come from the food industry rise to the top, and though clichéd, we have seen people from all walks of life make a big impact to our company. This is why we thought of doing a series that will highlight the best of the best among our franchisees. We also wanted to show our readers, that anyone with a strong will and a willingness to work hard can make it to the top with Potato Corner.
Our first franchisee spotlight is on Joseph Umali of CEZ Victoria Inc., who hails from Mindanao. With almost 16 years of experience, and 16 stores and counting, there are probably a lot of things that you guys would like to ask him.
Why Potato Corner?
We wanted something new....a food franchise that has yet to be discovered and loved by the public and one that is "first of its kind" in the food business. Likewise, we wanted a product that caters to all...kids, adults, and young at heart.
How did you get started with your franchise?
We were looking for a food franchise that we could bring and introduce in our hometown, Cagayan de Oro City. Then sometime in 2002, we came across a business magazine. At the last few pages of said magazine is a list of start-up businesses for newbies. One of the food franchise listed was POTATO CORNER. Upon reading the short write-up and description of POTATO CORNER (the product and initial investment), we immediately got in touch with the company listed therein (Cinco Holdings) and set an appointment with Mr. Jose Magsaysay Jr. And as the saying goes, "the rest is history".
At Centrio Mall 3F Branch
What were your memorable experiences from when you were starting out your franchise?
Aching legs - from watching over our 2 PC outlets from opening to closing of mall (10am to 10pm). Observing each and every move of our crew , listening (and correcting) every word that our crew says to each customer. And of course having to endure the monotone of mall jingles!
And, literally having to do everything - preparation & delivery of stocks, outlet opening and closing routines, preparing payroll, accounting, auditing, HR, business tax & licenses, repair & maintenance.
What challenges you the most as a franchisee?
As a franchisee, we consider ourselves very much a part of PC and so we see to it that everything we do and say complements the entire PC establishment. And that includes of course our personnel, specifically the front-liners....our service crew. With this end in view, we do everything possible to equip and educate our people on the basics of their job, provide them with the right tools and means in order for them to perform their job correctly (and comfortably, if possible).
And since our service crew are merely human, they are bound to make mistakes, missteps (intentional or unintentional). So, here lies the biggest challenge for every franchisee. We can set policies and controls on pilferage, inventory yields, product and service quality, tardiness or absences but we have no hold on what the service crew is capable of doing in front of the customer, such as: a rude or sarcastic word, a sharp look in the eye or just a mere heavy face. All our efforts in upholding the integrity of our business comes crushing down with just one careless act of a single service crew.
Receiving A Loyalty Award At the Potato Corner 25th Anniversary Party
What is the most rewarding part about being a Potato Corner franchisee?
Being a newbie in the food cart business with an unheard-of brand (at least in our place – CDO back in 2002), people asked us what our business is. When we told them "POTATO CORNER", they were at a loss, unable to find a connection between the two words. "POTATO CORNER" back then seemed too difficult to utter because people would then respond, "Ha? Ano yan?"
We could distinctly remember introducing our Potato Corner to a friend and he just sarcastically laughed off our explanation.
But times have changed and things have just turned out right and great for us. People are now the ones asking us, "How can we get a Potato Corner franchise?" That indeed is the sweetest reward we could get after the struggle we had to go thru when we first started out.
What piece of advice can you give someone who wishes to franchise Potato Corner?
Although Potato Corner nowadays is synonymous with SUCCESS particularly in the food cart business, a prospective franchisee must understand that, like any other ventures, Potato Corner is only one side of the equation. He or she still has to do his/her share in order to succeed: Hard Work, Patience, Good Business Sense.
At the Potato Corner Mindanao Quality Management Program
A lot of people are interested in franchising in Mindanao, but are not sure about how the logistics works. What can you share from your experiences to these people?
Doing a Potato Corner business in Mindanao is much easier now than it has ever been. Whereas before, everything must come from Manila – stocks/supplies, equipment, the cart/kiosk itself, manpower training, franchisor support, supervision, monitoring, etc. – today all these are already available in Mindanao (Davao or Cagayan de Oro).
There are a lot of people who are wondering as to whether it's a good idea to explore more remote locations in VisMin to place kiosks in. From your experiences in running many branches across Mindanao, what advice can you impart to these people?
I think it's not the nearness, accessibility or remoteness of your outlet that will make or break your business. Regardless of location, some basic factors must still be looked into: pedestrian traffic, social activities and economic condition in the locality, to name a few. But then, even if all indicators is a "GO", there is still no 100% guarantee of a "Hit". And so, for those who "got what it takes", why not go for it and find out for yourself the possibilities of PC? As the saying goes, "You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water".
*Answers have been edited for brevity
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Cooling in perpetuity - RAG data center
Ideal room climate for optimum printing processes
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STULZ creates the perfect climate at NGD
Free Cooling for the GESIS Data Center in Cologne
100.000 kwh energy savings per year on a 75 m² data center: A free cooling concept with STULZ CyberAir and Minispace units that pays off
CyberAir/MiniSpace
60 kW heat load (MiniSpace 5 kW)
GESIS - The Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences - is the largest German facility focusing on social sciences. With staff numbering over 200 at three sites (Mannheim, Cologne and Berlin), GESIS offers fundamental research and consulting services of interregional and international significance covering all levels of the scientific process.
The services offered by GESIS follow a research data cycle. This begins with the research of the data and information, continues on to study planning and empirical data collection, progresses to the analysis of these data and, finally, concludes with the processing, registering, archiving and dissemination of the research data.
In all these phases, as well as conducting research GESIS also seeks to transfer knowledge, and helps users to conduct research projects either individually or jointly with the institute.
The precision air-conditioning system for the GESIS data center, which covers approx. 75 m², was planned and installed in close co-operation with STULZ in mid-2011. As the data center is situated in a listed building, special requirements had to be borne in mind during the planning of the precision air-conditioning system. For example, where the structure of the building was concerned, only minimal work could be undertaken and, despite a small installation space, the highest possible energy efficiency had to be achieved.
In order to satisfy the special listed building requirements, four compact STULZ CyberAir 2 GE recirculating cooling units (redundancy N+1) with an effective cooling capacity of 60 kW in total were installed. In addition, two STULZ MiniSpace air-conditioning cabinets (N+1) with a capacity of 5 kW were used for cooling the UPS system in another room.
Free Cooling function with Mixed mode lowers energy consumption
The STULZ GE system is equipped with the Indirect Free Cooling function "Indirect Dynamic Free Cooling". Indirect Dynamic Free Cooling reduces the electricity consumption of energy-intensive compressor cooling by using cool ambient air. A special feature of this system is that the transition from mechanical cooling to Free Cooling can take place in Mixed mode. This means that the Free Cooling function can begin at an ambient temperature of 26 °C, instead of around 16 °C as is typical in conventional chiller systems. And when the ambient temperature falls to 10 °C, mechanical cooling is dispensed with completely.
Energy-optimised fans
In this project, the Indirect Dynamic Free Cooling system was further enhanced by speed-controlled EC fans. These fans are controlled by the raised floor pressure control system, which regulates the speed of the fans based on the utilisation of the cold aisle. This ensures constant air pressure in the cold aisle.
At the Cologne site, the Free Cooling system cuts the compressor running time by around 4,700 hours per annum (according to VDI 4710 for Essen). This way, electricity savings of approx. 100,000 kWh a year can be achieved, compared with a conventional DX direct evaporative system. This equates to approx. 60 tonnes lower CO2 emissions. The combination of partial load mode and Indirect Free Cooling with flexible Mixed mode enables GESIS to achieve a theoretical
PUE value of 1.21 and a mean annual EER of 8.1.
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This written research document supports Vignettes of a Family, a mixed media art installation that examines memory and identity formation. Additionally, the transformative value of communication is explored through narrative therapy approaches such as letter writing and story telling. Through my investigations, I have deduced that having a better understanding of oneself is the key to understanding others. Vignettes of a Family is a mixed media installation consisting of a series of ten digitally composed photographic images printed onto large-scale fabric panels. Within this body of work viewers are invited to share in the stories of triumph and hardships experienced by my own Midwestern American family.
Pearson, Leslie. Vignettes of a Family. Master's Thesis. East Carolina University, January 2011. The Scholarship. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3759. April 26, 2019.
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Overcast with rain showers at times. High 76F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%..
Variable clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly late. Low 58F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Richland County Nutrition Coalition Meeting, 10 a.m., Reynold's Market.
Bingo at the South 40, 7 p.m.
Story time, Sidney-Richland County Library, 10:30 a.m. — 12 p.m. Kids ages 0-5 welcome for stories, finger plays, songs, dancing and crafts.
Kiwanis Pie Social, 10:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m., Sidney Middle School.
Sunrise of the Arts Festival, Veterans Park, Sidney, 8 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Sherry and Janae Softball Tournament, South Meadow Softball Complex. Cost is $100/team, dance to follow at 8 p.m. at the Event Center. For more information, follow Facebook page "Sherry & Janae's Softball Tournament" or call Tammy at 489-0451.
Classic Wheels Car Show, 9:30 a.m. — 6 p.m., Moose Park, Sidney, hosted by Richland County Sportsmen's Club. Award presentation at 4 p.m.
Williston Airport Fly-In, 7 a.m. — 12 p.m. CST, Sloulin Field International Airport, Williston. Breakfast will feature airplane rides, static aircraft displays, model aircraft and equipment displays. Admission is free with a free-will donation inside.
Back Yard Community BBQ, Meadowlark Public House, 5 — 10 p.m. A few neighborhood businesses are teaming up for an outdoor evening celebration with food vendors, music, drinks, shopping and outdoor games.
Fort Buford Encampment. Event will be all day long, featuring demonstrations of soldier life on the frontier at Fort Buford during the 1870s. Including rifle drills, cannon drill and firing demonstration at 2 p.m., telegraphy, early communications, recruitment of new members. All events are free.
Richland County Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m — noon, located across from IGA in the old law enforcement parking lot by the library. Find the events on Facebook at "Richland County Farmers Market."
"Every Brilliant Thing," play at Sidney Middle School auditorium, 2 p.m. Cost is free.
ABATE of Montana chapter meeting, 4 — 5 p.m., Ranger Lounge. For more information, contact Misty Metcalf, 701-218-0232 Erin Lambert, 574-870-4874 Kristin Kennedy, 406-480-0029.
Fort Buford Encampment. Event will be all day long, featuring demonstrations of soldier life on the frontier at Fort Buford during the 1870s. Including rifle drills, telegraphy, early communications, recruitment of new members. All events are free.
Bob Petermann to perform at MonDak Heritage Center, 3 p.m.
Roundtable discussion between Richland County Commissioners, Sidney City Council and Montana-Dakota Utilities, 3 p.m., Richland County Extension office. Open house for the public to follow at 4 p.m. and a meal hosted by MDU at their new office location (1260 East Main Street) will be at 5 p.m.
Sidney City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted, at City Hall, 115 Second St. SE.
MSU/EARC/Richland County Extension's 39th Annual Field Day. After morning refreshments from 8 — 8:30 a.m. MST, the welcome and introduction will begin at 8:30 a.m. A lunch sponsored by area businesses will be served after the tour in the large conference room. MSU Eastern Agricultural Research Center/Richland County Extension facility is located one mile north of Sidney on the east side of Highway 200. Call 433-2208 for more information.
Business After Hours, Shoppes at Peifer's General Store, 4 — 6 p.m.
Alcohol server training, Elk Lodge, 6 p.m. To pre-register, call Sidney Chamber of Commerce at 433-1916 or email director@sidneymt.com.
Fort Buford History Book Club, 7 — 8 p.m., Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. Join other history buffs in an interesting discussion of this month's selected book. Free refreshments.
Richland Red Hatters will meet for lunch at Sidney Country Club at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to Sylvia at 798-3882 or Margaret at 488-4613.
Fairview's 73rd Annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival. Registration of Old Timers in Sharbono Park, 5 — 7 p.m. Live music and street dance, 9 p.m. — 2 p.m., Main Street.
Fairview's 73rd Annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival. Vendors in the park all day. 2 p.m. program in Sharbono Park. Town photo at 8 p.m. outside the Waterhole. Live music and street dance, 9 p.m. — 2 p.m., Main Street.
Fairview's 73rd Annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival. 10:30 a.m., enjoy church in the park.
3rd Annual Richey Dip-N-Twist Car Show, 11 a.m.
Hunter education orientation, 6 p.m., Richland County Extension office. Online registration is at https://register-ed.com/events/view/131521. No late registration, class is limited to 75 people. If under 18, a parent or guardian must be present at orientation. Must be 10 years old by orientation date to register. Contact Larry Christensen at (406) 489-0589, Ron Sorenson at (406) 488-7664 or Jim Miller at (406) 489-1653.
Richland County Fair and Rodeo begins. Fair office opens at 10 a.m. Event Center opens at 11 a.m. North Star Amusements Carnival begins at 5 p.m. Flag raising at 1 p.m. Wrestling duals at 5 p.m. Free concert (Two Way Crossing) at 7:30 p.m.
Richland County Fair and Rodeo. Fair office opens at 10 a.m. Event Center opens at 11 a.m. North Star Amusements Carnival begins at 2 p.m.
PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m., Richland County Fair and Rodeo, Military Appreciation night.
Friday, Aug. 2
PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m., Richland County Fair and Rodeo, Tough Enough to Wear Pink night.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Fair concert, Randy Houser and Sara Evans, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
Opening day, Moe's Smokin' Grill, Elks Lodge, 11 a.m.
Watford City Ribest featuring Joe Nichols. Event begins at 8 a.m. with a Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Check out watfordcityribfest.com for more information.
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ARLS005 Amateur Radio Transponder Will Accompany Japanese Asteroid
Mission into Deep Space
Newington, CT  September 2, 2014
According to a news report, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
(JAXA) Hayabusa 2 asteroid mission, now scheduled to launch in
December, will carry the Abyss 2 (Shin'en 2) Amateur Radio
satellite. A 17 kg, 50 cm diameter polyhedron, Shin'en 2, built by
students at Kyushu Institute of Technology, makes extensive use of
carbon-fiber reinforced plastic materials that can be bonded by heat
to reduce its weight and the number of hardware fasteners. In
addition to a Mode J linear transponder for Amateur Radio
communication, Shin'en 2 will include CW and WSJT beacons. The
inclusion of the transponder will offer an opportunity for
earthbound radio amateurs to test the limits of their communication
"For confirming the operational status of the spacecraft in deep
space, the know-how of the Moon-reflecting communication technology
can be applied. By using an Amateur Radio service transponder,
amateur stations can communicate with each other when the spacecraft
is in near-Moon orbit," a project outline on the Shin'en 2 website
explains. "Beyond this distance, signal detection by Morse code and
telemetry data transmitted from the spacecraft will be performed."
The project is expected to help pave the way for future lunar rover
missions.  The outline is on the web at,
http://kit-okuyama-lab.com/en/sinen2/sinen2-outline/ .
Hayabusa 2 will make a round trip to the C-type asteroid 1999 JU3,
arriving at the asteroid in mid-2018. It then would survey and take
samples of the asteroid before departing in December 2019, and
return to Earth in December 2020.
Shin'en 2 will be placed into an elliptical orbit around the Sun and
travel into a deep space between Venus and Mars. Its inclination
will be almost zero, which means Shin-En2 will stay in the Earth's
equatorial plane. The distance from the Sun will be between 0.7 and
1.3 AU (an astronomical unit is 149,597,871 km).
The IARU-coordinated frequencies for Shin'en 2 are: CW beacon,
437.505 MHz; WSJT telemetry, 437.385 MHz; Inverting SSB/CW
transponder, 145.940-145.960 MHz uplink (LSB)/435.280-435.260 MHz
downlink (USB). The project also is hoping to gather listener
The ARTSAT2:DESPATCH satellite will be on the same launch. The
satellite, a joint project by students at Tama Art University and
Tokyo University, will carry a 30 kg "deep space sculpture"
developed using a 3D printer, as well as an Amateur Radio payload, a
CW beacon in the 435 MHz band.
At its maximum operational distance, it will be some 3 million km
(1.86 million miles) from Earth about a week after launch.


Jianshuo,i just wonder how much u will pay for an united airline ticket with business class from SH to SFO?
Wow, sleeping in a shanghainese taxi, you are a brave guy, Jianshuo !
to the Maglev Station at Pudong Airport in 25 min's. You can calculate the average speed.
But NO taxi can ever do that !
The walk from the train to the departure terminal is not that bad at all, many terminals around the world have a longer way to enter the departure terminal.
At any time the Maglev is operating, I will perfer to ride the Maglev.
(so far no official accidents running the Maglev).
A safer alternative to the taxis are the many buses, cheap and airconditioned.
Jianshuo,your home may be close to my home.
actully, The Lianyuan Road is so crowded.
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I was wondering if you have any information on how to handle this problem. It's alright if you don't :) I'm sourcing for all possible solution.
I like how phrase your words in your blog :) Simple yet powerful.
Well, for you its a different story as you're located closer to the maglev than most of us. Typically when I'm in Shanghai, I stay somewhere around Nanjing Rd, which means a taxi to the airport is going to cost around RMB 120 or so. It also means I will have to deal with a taxi driver who may try to rip me off and may be smoking or babbling into a cell phone the entire ride. Depending on the time of day or weather, I may even have to struggle for an extended period of time to catch a cab. In this case, the choice is easy, maglev is simple, cheap, and get's me out of Shanghai FAST.
I used to work in San Jose. Now I moved to the DC area still working for the same big company headquartered in San Jose. Silicon Valley is now a very big town. It could even be bigger than Shanghai. You are right it looks very much like anywhere else in the US. If all of a sudden you are transported by Alien to Richardson Texas while you have a nap in your car, you may not notice the difference. How about DC suburban area like Fairfax country? The same except there are more trees. Big American suburbs are like models came out of a Hollywood movie studio, rows and rows of houses all look alike in planned communities with wide expressways designed only for cars. Life is quiet, air is fresh and the lawns are idylic. Life in suburb is now a main scene for the majority of Americans.
Continued on South Bay. I was there when the tech bubble was at its most inflated point, that was late 90s. I enjoyed my highest income as a tech contractor and every bit of time living there. That was really an exciting time. I remember it's so easy to get a job and every companies are hiring. Restuarants are always full of people and people, I mean real people with jobs are so well-to-do with their stock options ready to be cashed. No doubt about it South Bay was a boom town. I remember I was often grabbed by 2 companies competiting for my work because they have no qualified people working for them, many of their engineers had jumped ship to smaller companies lured by tens of thousands of stock options. When I accepted the project and started work for them, the manager who just hired me also jumpped ship, I was basically under no supervision for a while. That was a crazy time. Forks in Cisco Systems or Ebay were very lucky to have joined them early so they were able to cash out and afford that mountain top mansions.
That time was gone. Silicon Valley is still here but the frenzy is gone. I am gone too to find a better place where I can afford a big house and raise my family. But life on the fast lane in San Jose is definitely a fond memory. One thing that is still booming in the Valley, that is the housing price. Most house owners are now millionaires.
Enjoyed your blog. Your Maglev versus taxi senario will make a great math problem for the 4th graders!
jgian: Silicon Valley bigger than Shanghai? Like most of your fellow compatriots, you'd do well to learn a bit more about the rest of the world, rather than babbling on about your little corner of it.
The calculations of average speeds are not all that inaccurate but they are wrong. Running as many taxis for 30km as riders to the airport is an awfully inefficient use of resources. I admin that Maglev from Pudong City Limits to Pudong Airport is a little bit of a silly technology demonstrator rather than an efficient public transport infrastructure.
A Maglev from Hongqiao to Pudong with one stop in Peoples Square and one in Langyang Road would be so much more useful, but a lot more challenging and a lot more expensive. Actually a normal train on a newly built track (going at 200km/hr just like the ones from Shanghai to Nanjing) would have been almost as useful for that service. At rush hour it is very difficult to get across the river fast and reliably by taxi – at least that was my experience a year ago and it will probably get worse as the economy grows further.
As for San Francicso it is a total shame that there is no efficient train service (with electric locals and expresses) through silicon valley. Those old diesels are not going to cut it, bad accelleration, far too much noise. Think of a decent regional train with Capuccino and WLAN on board (the two essentials that keep the Valley humming) every 30min. There were plans to extend BART to San Jose but then some rich folks along the way voted it down because it would bring the some poorer troublemakers to their neighborhoods. That is the US – if its no longer the fear of the liberated slaves it is the fear of the working poor.
Anyway BART would have been subway rattle trains that can't compete in comfort with cars for longer distances. What is badly needed would be highly efficient express trains that do San Francisco Downtown (Embarcadero), One Suburban Stop (e.g. Bayshore), SFO Airport (Airtrain), Palo Alto, SJC Airport (with a People Mover to Terminal) and San Jose downtown.
My gold standard is the airport in Zurich, regular speed intercity trains from the airport to the central station. Every 15-20min. Highly efficient airport too, from touch down on the runway to the warm shower at home downtown Zurich in less than an hour on average, for just $3.50 each way by train and streetcar.


Who doesn't want to be the first to discover something? What about someone? What about forty-three someones? Published by WSC Press in 2017, The Flat Water Stirs: An Anthology of Emerging Nebraska Poets is a significant collection that provides a unique opportunity to its readers: a chance to nibble at the words that will pave the future of Nebraska poetry.
In eighty-seven poems, forty-three poets paint every corner of Nebraska; from the "neon scrabbles/of the Waffle House marquee" in metropolitan Omaha, to the "chicken coop, two guys/ in a rowboat, livestock, an old woman on a bicycle, all accompanied/ by light orchestral music" of the rural territories, The Flat Water Stirs is as balanced a poetic portrait of the state as one is liable to get. Perhaps its most unique attribute of the collection is the sense of unity, an artistic bond between poems and poets, a shared appreciation of home. Our home.


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Katy Perry releases new song 'Rise' exclusively on Apple Music
The new song is only available to stream on Apple Music and for purchase through the iTunes store.
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Katy Perry is the latest artist to forgo Spotify in favor of Apple Music. The singer debuted her new song "Rise" on Apple's streaming service late Thursday night. While the song can also be found on the singer's Vevo YouTube page, it isn't available on either Spotify or Tidal. The song is exclusive to Apple Music subscribers for the time being and can only be purchased through the iTunes store.
"This is a song that's been brewing inside me for years, that has finally come to the surface," Perry said about the song during an appearance on the Today Show. "I was inspired to finish it now, rather than save it for my next album, because now more than ever, there is a need for our world to unite. I know that together we can rise above the fear... in our country, and around the world."
Apple has been making a push for exclusive content in effort to attract new subscribers to the service. In December, the company partnered with Taylor Swift to release a behind-the-scenes concert video shot during the pop's star's world tour. Apple Music and iTunes were also the first services to offer Drake's new album "Views".
Apple Music is available on both Android and iOS for $9.99 a month. The service has more than 15 million subscribers and a catalog of over 30 million songs.
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UN says over 200,000 Somali children face starvation
Over 200,000 children are suffering from hunger with more than 38,000 children at "high risk" of dying due to severe malnutrition in Somalia, where a great proportion of the population is still experiencing grave food insecurity after over two decades of war.
More than 731,000 people, including 203,000 children, continue to suffer from hunger and are acutely food insecure, according to a joint report released by the UN Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU) and the US-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) on Thursday.
"Many children remain acutely malnourished, despite a small decrease in their numbers over the past six months," the statement read.
"An estimated 202,600 children under the age of five are acutely malnourished, including 38,200 who are severely malnourished and face a high risk of morbidity and death," it added.
Philippe Lazzarini, the UN deputy special representative, resident and humanitarian coordinator in Somalia, said, "Malnutrition rates remain stubbornly high," adding, "The outlook for 2015 is worrisome."
UN Special Representative for Somalia Nicholas Kay argued that the international community has lost its focus on the country.
He said it is "important that we sustain the attention" on Somalia, adding, "It is a concern, especially regarding the humanitarian funding."
Kay noted that the UN received last year half the necessary aid it needed.
Somalia was the hardest hit by a severe drought in 2011 that affected more than 13 million people across the Horn of Africa. More than 250,000 Somalis died in a famine which was caused by the drought.
The African country has been the scene of clashes between government forces and al-Shabab fighters since 2006.
Somalia did not have an effective central government from 1991 to 2012, when lawmakers elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the new president.
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A message from WIG: Safely bringing people from across the sectors together
The COVID-19 outbreak is having and will have, a dramatic effect on us all. Our understanding and sympathy go out to our members in these unprecedented times as already hard-pressed teams attempt to mitigate and manage the growing impacts of the pandemic. Particularly, of course, to those working towards solutions or keeping services, in their many forms, running in support of the population.
Despite the impact on loved ones and the longer-term global and national implications for the economy, future challenges will not have evaporated during this difficult period. We are all rightly focused on the immediate problem. However, the UK's relationship with the world, long term environmental issues, the digital revolution and the nation's infrastructure as well as, more than ever, society and people, will still require action as we emerge from this current extraordinary crisis. By then, the landscape will be different, and the requirement for understanding even greater.
WIG's purpose is to join the sectors. The need to do so keeps growing. Not because people don't communicate at all but because the challenges have grown in both importance and complexity. Perspective and solutions change quickly, but throughout this, there remains more that joins different approaches than separates them. Being attuned to what is going on, what is changing, and what people are doing will never be more critical.
At WIG, our priority is to continue to support our members with relevant and valuable services. As an organisation that thrives on personal interaction, we will be looking to achieve our aims differently in the coming weeks and months.
How we are adapting various WIG offers
WIG EVENTS
In the next few months we will be bringing you a host of topical and timely digital content on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak across the sectors. If there are any areas you would specifically be interested to hear from please email Tom Sapsted, Head of Content and Events.
We are developing an online platform you can use to continue to collaborate with likeminded individuals from across the sectors to address some core challenges, putting networking and collaboration at the heart of the offer.
We are creating a host of online electronic resources to build on our hub of digital content, so you can access up to date resources from thought leaders across the public, private and not-for profit sectors
We will continue to address the most important cross-sector challenges outside of the COVID-19 emergency, through a calendar of virtual meetings, delivered via webinars, focusing on seven core themes: Society, People, Brexit and International, Tech and Digital, Infrastructure, Economic Growth and Prosperity, Environment and Climate Change. Webinars already launched include:
What is the 'Levelling Up' agenda? (1 April)
The future of the Industrial Strategy (7 April)
Race and Equality in 2020 and Beyond: Cross-Sector Challenges (15 April)
Where next for the 'special relationship'? Reflections on the UK-USA nexus post EU withdrawal (15 April)
What would operating under WTO rules mean for the UK? (22 April)
Likely scenarios for UK-EU relations Post-Transition (5 May)
Tackling Structural Inequalities (18 May)
And many more. Please see our EVENTS LISTING page for the most up-to-date information on what we have in store.
Once it is safe to do so, WIG will resume a full calendar of briefings, panels, roundtables, workshops and conferences.
WIG LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The strength of WIG Leadership programmes and seminars is the ability to produce deep learning within a cross-sector environment. The current situation has enabled us to review our offerings and look at ways that we can continue to ensure the quality and depth of learning experience for participants.
Where more appropriate to be delivered face to face, we are rearranging leadership modules to a time when it is publicly safe to do so. To ensure that programme participants continue to have a valuable learning experience, we are interspersing modules with online action learning sets and/or coaching sessions.
We recognise that, during these unprecedented times, there will be key themes, such as leading with resilience, sharing best practice, problem solving and solutions-based decision-making, which would be useful to explore across the sectors. We will be offering a range of online leadership discussion forums and webinars between April and June. Please see our EVENTS LISTING page for the most up-to-date information on what we have in store.
WIG TALENT OFFERS
WIG secondees are moving to a default remote working set-up. We are working with all hosts to ensure that transitions are being adequately managed, that secondees are being supported in order for them to fulfil their placement, and that hosts also get what they need from it.
In relation to mentoring, we will conduct our introductory meetings virtually and advise all mentors and mentees to do the same - whether at initial chemistry meetings or otherwise. WIG will support from a technical standpoint, where possible.
Finally, on Non-Executive Director and Trustee recruitment, we will be working with both existing and future partners to ensure that technology can be harnessed effectively – whether in the context of our sifting processes, or at final interview stage.
We are interested in what our members are thinking and keeping lines of communication open between the sectors. Please keep feeding back to us or your Relationship Manager here at WIG, the topics that are of key interest to you, the challenges that you face, areas where you want to develop your people or other ways in which you feel we can help. We are listening.


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Dollars & Sense: Delaware Fintech Company Applies Robotics Principles to Investment
Few savvy investors trust their gut. Instead, they rely on sound research and experience. But what if there was an even better way to mitigate risk and increase the reward? That was the question that two University of Delaware graduate students set out to answer.
Anthony Rossi and Duanyi Wei were not in a business class, however. They were working side by side in the robotics lab when they wondered if they could apply some of the same principles to the financial world.
"Think of us as merging the world of robotics engineering and financial decision-making, if you will," Rossi explains. "Essentially, we are creating the autopilot for asset management."
If you're picturing C-3PO, the droid from Star Wars, in a pinstripe suit, think again. The field of robotics involves more than hardware. Robots navigate around an uncertain environment, such as the moon's surface. They need to "make decisions" when faced with obstacles, much like the mechanical systems on a commercial airliner make adjustments.
The partners wanted to create a platform that could evaluate risk and make choices in the potentially volatile financial market. "There's no human emotion involved," Wei says. "We factored out those distractions, so it's consistent and systematic."
In 2017, the partners started Lyapunov Technologies in honor of Russian mathematician Aleksandr Lyapunov whose work laid a foundation for risk management in robotics and inspired the duo to explore and create novel applications in the financial market. The fintech company is an example of a new wave in financial technology.
Beyond Bitcoin
In the news, financial technology—or fintech for short—is often linked with blockchain or cryptocurrencies. But it's much more, Rossi says. "There is a wide range of technologies—typically software-related—that streamline processes, improve existing financial services and, in some cases, create new markets."
Rossi and Wei wanted to create one of those new markets. So, they did their research. At UD, Rossi got a Lerner MBA. Wei, who earned a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from UD, also audited business classes. They turned to UD's Horn Entrepreneurship Venture Development Center and joined the Summer Founders program. They were also finalists in four pitch Competitions, including the Southeastern Hedge Fund Competition, where they won third place. (They beat teams from MIT and Duke.)
After graduating in 2018, the founders hit the ground running. Lyapunov Technologies, which is headquartered at 1313 Innovation in downtown Wilmington, has targeted hedge funds, banks and insurance companies. Retirement accounts and pension funds will be a main emphasis in the future.
The company is not focused on beating others to a hot investment. Instead, their unique engineering-derived approach seeks to make sound investment decisions based on systematic risk management framework that has proven in other high-risk engineering applications. The platform, as a result of more than three years of research and development of the team, can not only make the decisions behind the scene, but it can automate and execute the orders. Next up: The founders will roll out a registered investment (RIA) and commodity trading advisory (CTA) business.
"We know from the ground up how all the technology works, so it's easier to create value as a sub-advisor to others rather than licensing it," Rossi says. The advisory division will have a different name than Lyapunov Technologies.
Fabulous for a Fintech Company
Rossi, a lifelong Delawarean, says the area has been a perfect incubator, and not only because of the University of Delaware's resources. The partners appreciate the quality of life and Delaware's proximity to mountains and oceans, as well as major urban hubs on the East Coast. Wei, who lived in Indiana while going to Purdue University, likes Delaware's lack of a sales tax.
The state benefits a fintech business. "For fintech, you need to be able to pull the right resources together to navigate both the business and regulatory landscape," Wei says. "Delaware is uniquely positioned to foster fintech innovation. As a startup, we can get into rooms with state legislators and decision-makers relatively quickly. There's a lot of agility when it comes to getting the right people together."
Rossi believes that the fintech sector is still in the early stages. "There is a lot of opportunity to improve efficiencies and increase access, as well as create new markets and products," he says. "There will likely be a lot of partnerships with fintech companies and large financial institutions. The large firms want to be a part of the up-and-coming technologies, and this can create excellent synergy between startups and financial institutions."
In Delaware, Lyapunov Technologies is poised to capitalize on the trend. Says Rossi: "There is a tremendous pool of talent, ideas and world-renowned financial firms in the area."


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Sorry, haters. 'No Way Home' is a joyous valentine to Spider-Man movies and their fans
MJ (Zendaya) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland) jump off a bridge in "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
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By Justin Chang
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The plot of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is set in motion by a threatened bout of collective amnesia, which is fitting because I could barely remember anything that happened in the last of these movies. That's odd, because I definitely saw it. (I'm pretty sure I reviewed it.) Fortunately, like most installments of endless cinematic franchises, this latest Spidey adventure seldom stops explaining itself or referencing its predecessors (more on that in a bit). Within moments you are helpfully reminded of how 2019's "Spider-Man: Far From Home" ended, with that belligerent hack journalist J. Jonah Jameson (Spidey mainstay J.K. Simmons) exposing the famous webslinger's true identity to the entire world. And most thoughtlessly of all, he didn't even think to preface it with a spoiler warning.
The people at Sony Pictures, by contrast, have taken their usual care to warn journalists not to spill the secrets of "No Way Home," expecting us to behave with more scrupulousness and care than some of their own marketing materials. I'll proceed as cautiously as I can, with the caveat that your spoiler sense may tingle differently from my spoiler sense.
If you're that concerned about plot details, I implore you: Put down this review and read something else. Read the sports section. Read a Thackeray novel. (Do not read Twitter.) And yeah, sure, see the movie first if you must. If "West Side Story" hasn't already sated your appetite for impetuous teenagers leaping acrobatically around New York, this one might do the trick.
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' tried to hide its lineup of villains. One leak upended a Marvel-ous strategy
The cast and creatives of Sony's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' discuss spoilers, returning villains and the Marvel multiverse at the film's premiere.
Or you could just plunge ahead and read on, especially if, like me, you harbor some skepticism about the way studios use the promise of jaw-dropping, game-changing twists to preempt criticism and sell material that's actually fairly predictable at its core. Really, given the months of speculative hype that have preceded "No Way Home," the most surprising thing about it is how … unsurprisingly much of it plays out.
If you've had your ear even remotely to the ground, you know what's up: Due to unprecedented ruptures in the multiverse, characters from the first two Spider-Man series make appearances in this one. To discuss who those characters are and what they do would apparently be a crime on par with leaking the nuclear codes, so let's just swing around them, Spidey-like, as gracefully as possible.
Alfred Molina as Doc Ock in "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
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The narrative pretext for all these series-blending shenanigans is charming enough, in a low-stakes teen-movie kind of way. Due to an accompanying whiff of scandal, being outed as Spider-Man hasn't exactly done wonders for Peter Parker (the excellent Tom Holland). Nor has it boosted the reputations of his girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya), and his best friend, Ned (Jacob Batalon), whose associations with Peter have gotten them rejected from MIT. With bricks flying through the window of the Queens apartment he shares with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei, winning as ever), Peter calls on his old friend Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), asking him to cast a spell that will cause the entire world to forget that he's Spider-Man. Much digitally confected spectacle and human error ensue, and rather than erasing the world's memory, Doctor Strange winds up accidentally jogging ours.
And so a caper becomes a point of convergence, a nearly 2½-hour reunion special. Amid a jumble of clashing timelines and multiplying meta-paradoxes plotted out by screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers (who also wrote "Far From Home"), the familiar faces include a handful of villains from the Tobey Maguire-starring, Sam Raimi-directed trilogy of "Spider-Man" (2002), "Spider-Man 2" (2004) and "Spider-Man 3" (2007), as well as the less fondly remembered Andrew Garfield-starring, Marc Webb-directed duo of "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012) and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (2014).
I doubt anyone will be shocked when Willem Dafoe's snarling Green Goblin arrives, or when Alfred Molina's metal-tentacled Doc Ock turns up, daring Spider-Man to beat him to a bloody poulpe. My own surprise was entirely genuine when Jamie Foxx resurfaced as Electro, a super-baddie I had completely forgotten about from the misleadingly titled "Amazing Spider-Man 2."
As I was saying: amnesia. But "No Way Home," directed by Jon Watts (who also steered "Far From Home" and 2017's "Spider-Man: Homecoming"), does strive to pull off something memorable, and largely succeeds. It's rare to see such surreally elaborate narrative gymnastics arise from what is basically a long-running game of corporate tug-of-war. The Spidey custody battle that has ensnared Sony, Disney and Marvel Studios over the years is too tedious to rehash here, but there is something admittedly disarming about the solution that "No Way Home" hits upon. Without saying too much — OK, without saying anything at all — three parallel Spider-Man universes that once were forced to stand apart now get to belatedly salute each other, in a warm, even reconciliatory spirit.
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in the movie "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
This exercise — call it the Spidey Variations — may be fan service on a maximalist scale. And it doesn't have quite the delirious invention of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," the 2018 animated feature that made the most of its multiverse-collapsing conceit. Still, it's nice to feel a persistent human touch amid the otherwise mechanical sound and fury of "No Way Home," especially during its wobbly, draggy midsection. Bridges rumble and scaffolding crumbles; the Statue of Liberty really should file for hazard pay. Comic relief arrives on cue (hello, Jon Favreau); tragedy strikes without warning. It's a Spider-Man movie, in other words, and also a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie.
But while the action ultimately turns as murky as in any Avengers epic, the smug, depersonalized air that often mars those glorified cinematic frat parties is notably absent. And for all "No Way Home's" vertiginous heights and precipitous drops, few things here shake you more fully than the anguished closeups of Holland, in which Peter's genetically modified strength — and his all-too-human vulnerability — are on tear-soaked, grime-smudged display.
Holland was only 19 when he landed this role (he made his scene-stealing first appearance in 2016's "Captain America: Civil War"). And while his Peter has always seemed younger than predecessors Maguire and Garfield, what united the three of them was a fundamental sweetness, an immutable sense of decency. The movies weren't always great or even particularly good, but the actors kept you watching. Maguire put the most distinctive stamp on the character, his awkward, wide-eyed charm aided by the freshness and pop energy of Raimi's direction. Garfield had a rougher time of it, being the standout element of a rudderless middle-child cycle that felt more commercially motivated than any of its brethren, and that's saying a lot.
Holland's task hasn't been much easier. Like his predecessors, he's an enormously likable screen presence, which has been crucial to making this third go-round with Spider-Man feel like more than just another retread. That's no small thing, since every Spidey cycle must essentially trace the same arc, hit the same beats and rites of passage: the loneliness and isolation of superheroism, the all-too-relatable challenges of teenagerdom, the bittersweet ache of young love, the pain of sudden, irreversible loss. When someone here intones, "With great power comes great responsibility," it's with a wry awareness of how often those words have been spoken before, and how often they'll likely be spoken again. The poignant (and ultimately spoiler-proof) achievement of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is that, for the moment at least, it leaves you considering that prospect with more affection than fatigue.
Here's what we can tell you about 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
Arguably the year's most anticipated movie had its world premiere on Monday, and fans are likely to rejoice at what's in store.
'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
Rating: PG-13, for sequences of action/violence, some language and brief suggestive comments
When: Opens Friday
Where: Wide release
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In an effort to keep things interesting and give stuff away, we want you to guess how zip codes we shipped orders to in 2013.
We don't want to make it too easy, but as of this month, there are about 29,764* total general zip codes in the US.
The Winner (person who comes closest to guessing the actual amount), will win a Holga X Pendleton camera.
Contest ends December 2, 2013.