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There are 6 new InfoSphere Information Server IEA modules in production and 2 existing InfoSphere Information Server IEA modules have been revised and deployed to production. New: Configuring LDAP with Information Server 11.3 with WebSphere Liberty - This presentation discusses how to configure Information Server version 11.3 for LDAP authentication with WebSphereLiberty.... [More]
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There is a new IBM Education Assistant module in production. The " Managing users and subscriptions in IBM Call Home Web " was deployed to the Knowledge Center on 12/19/2014.
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Writing data to Microsoft Excel with Information Server DataStage 11.3 - The objectives of this presentation are to show how to create a DataStage job that reads from a Sequential File stage and writes to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet using the Unstructured Data stage. This presentation includes step-by-step instructions starting from creation and configuration of the job to running the job and viewing the target data. DCF #7043633 ... [More]
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Six new IBM Education Assistant (IEA) training modules are now in production. Please see the details below: Subscribing to Platform Computing patch notifications - This video demonstrates how to subscribe to Platform Computing patch notifications using the IBM MyNotifications service. IBM Support Assistant 5.0 Team Server: New features - This video demonstrates new features introduced in IBM Support Assistant Team Server V5 Fix Pack 1. ... [More]
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The following new IBM Education Assistant modules are now in production: How to configure Information Analyzer 11.3 - DCF #7042463 - This presentation explains how to configure Information Analyzer 11.3. Importing metadata using Greenplum Connector through Information Metadata Asset Manager - DCF #7042465, The objectives of this presentation are to show how to create the necessary ODBC data source and how to import metadata using the new Greenplum... [More]
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The BAM 7 of 8: Adding your own code and BAM 8 of 8: Adding your own code (BLOCK example) education modules have gone to production. Check them out!
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Have you been looking for answers to common support questions, such as: What free Support options are available to me? What is MyNotifications and why should I use it? What happens when I open a support ticket? What should I do before I contact support to speed up the resolution of my problem? Look no further than a new video now available on IBM Education Assistant! The video, IBM Software Support Technical Support Overview , provides a comprehensive look at IBM Support processes, tools, and tips. At just over 20 minutes in length, you can... [More]
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A new IBM Education Assistant module for the Optim Development Studio products went to production Friday, 6/1/2012. This presentation covers the steps to create a connection profile for the Optim Directory and to create the Optim Directory Project.
IEA. I-E-A. Stands for IBM Education Assistant. Been there lately?
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HEY THERE! Now that I have your attention... IEA. I-E-A. Stands for IBM Education Assistant. Been there lately? Have you checked out the online learning opportunites through the IBM Education Assistant program? Information Management product teams have been busy, busy, busy adding more material to help you with some of the most common tasks around your product. Presentations are available in both Flash and PDF formats Take 2 minutes and go to http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ieduasst/imv1r0/index.jsp and check it out. For... [More]
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Get your hands on RAW honey. It must say "raw" or "unpasteurized" or "unfiltered" on the label, "all natural" doesn't mean diddly-squat. That supermarket honey in the clear bear is literally processed to death and all of the glorious enzymes and probiotics (yes, probiotics in honey!) and antibacterial properties are destroyed. Look for raw honey at your farmer's market. If you can't find it, here's the raw honey I recommend available online.
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text: First Lois Lane Dead at 95 Noel Neill played the reporter in the 1940s, 1950s By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Jul 5, 2016 10:06 AM CDT 33 comments In this June 11, 2010, file photo, Noel Neill, who played Lois Lane, jokes with Josh Boultinghouse, the official superman of the Superman Celebration, during an unveiling of the Lois Lane/ Noel Neill... (Stephen Rickerl) View 2 more images (Newser) – The actress who was the first to play Superman's onscreen love interest, Lois Lane, has died, the AP reports. Noel Neill was 95. Neill's biographer Larry Ward confirms she died Sunday at her home in Tucson, Arizona, following a long illness. Neill first took on the role as the Daily Planet reporter in the 1948 Columbia movie serial, Superman. She would reprise the part alongside George Reeves as the Man of Steel in the 1950's TV series, The Adventures of Superman. Neill's involvement with the series continued through the years. She played Lois Lane's mother in 1978's Superman and had a bit part in Superman Returns in 2006. In 2010, the city of Metropolis, Illinois, unveiled a statue of Lois Lane modeled after Neill. (Read more obituary stories.) View 2 more images My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results | 4% Hilarious 16% Intriguing 60% Depressing 19% Brilliant 1% Scary 0% Ridiculous


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Last Saturday, I got an invite from Alexi of Canadian Brewhouse for their VIP - Food Tasting Event! It was an offer I couldn't refuse. Good food for free is not something you turn down.
I've been to the Canadian Brewhouse - Regina Grasslands twice. It was a go-to place for me and my friends because its conveniently located at the south end of the city. (Very close to home!) So when I learned that they're opening at the east side of the city, I was very thrilled. The east side has got to have the convenience that we "southenders" get!
After-supper glow! Thanks Canadian Brewhouse! =)
On Saskatchewan Roughrider game nights, Canadian Brewhouse is the best! You'll never miss a single moment because they have 69 LED TV's that will keep you updated on what's happening at the field. And just in case you're enjoying your food too much, they have a loud buzzer that rings when your team scores.
For my poison that night, I chose a Red Sangria. You can request for a milder version just in case you find the drink a little too hard.
For my appetizer, I got myself a 3-Down Bacon Cheese Dip served with tri-colored tortilla chips and toasted crostini. It was described as a warm dip that blends cheeses, sour cream, special seasoning and so much bacon you can't resist. This is now my new favourite!
And for the main course, I ordered Double Double Peri Peri Chicken Burger. It's marinated, grilled chicken breast with spicy homemade Peri Peri sauce and topped with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo on a brioche bun. As soon as I've eaten half, my Asian tummy was telling me that I should just stop eating. Too much cheating on a cheat day for my diet. I couldn't help but give in though.
As if the burger was not so much of a treat that I still had to dig in on an 8" Chicken Alfredo Pizza. I know some of you guys find it weird to find pineapples on your pizza but you have got to give this a try. You won't regret it!
Mike Furukawa, General Manager of Canadian Brewhouse, was so kind to drop by at our table and have a little chat. He was so excited to see my feature about the restaurant on my blog! I was so engrossed that I even forgot to take a photo with him. So instead, I bothered the other management staff for a photo-op.
Their patio was soooo nice! Its got this hi-tech heating system on cold spring or autumn nights.
They have different promotions on a daily basis but on Saturdays, Sangrias are the best!
The hardworking chefs at Canadian Brewhouse making sure everyone leaves with a happy tummy!
For reservations and inquiries, call (306) 522 -1613.
Canadian Brewhouse Regina Eastgate is conveniently located at 2005 Prince of Wales Drive, Regina, SK S4V 3A3.
To know if there's a Canadian Brewhouse near you, click HERE!
Have you had the same amazing experience at any Canadian Brewhouse? Tell me about your thoughts and let's have some chat!
Saskatoon is a two-hour drive from Regina. Though very close from where I'm based and with more happenings as it is a bigger city than the latter, I've only been there once. What made it worst was I was only there for 3 hours. Sad, right? But it was because of a bad weather that we had to come back to Regina right away plus it was only for an official business.
To go to Saskatoon from Regina, I had to hitch a ride from a neighbour and colleague at work. It really pays to be nosy during lunch breaks at the Staff Lounge. Ate Vivian was chitchatting with a friend from work when I heard her that she'll be travelling to Saskatoon on Christmas day. So I grabbed the chance. I right away asked her if I can go with her. And thankfully, they had enough space to accommodate me because there was no bus going to Saskatoon on December 25. This time I'll have the weekend to explore Saskatoon with my friend Aumack, who's on vacation from the Philippines.
I made a vlog to chronicle my Saskatoon adventure! Click the play button to watch the video.
Hope you enjoyed the video. See yah soon in my future adventures!
Its been a while since my last blog post and its all because of my trip to Mexico City. I was very anxious and busy and worried with all the preparations I had to make for a safe and smooth trip down Central America.
Sorry. This post is not about Mexico City yet. This is about my 4th day in the United States of America. I wanted to share it with you guys through my recently launched YouTube Channel, VitoriVitaCom. I just thought maybe it would be a great idea to actually venture out on video editing. So you will have to bear with how amateur-ish the video might look like to you. This is just my first attempt at vlogging. Taking inspiration from the likes of famous vloggers like Heart Defensor and the High On Life Canadian boys. I'm nowhere close to how they do it yet but we'll surely get there. Right?
Here's Part 1 of Day 4! Enjoy the video!
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QPR are keen to sign Mauricio Isla permanently, according to reports in Italy.
QPR are keen to sign summer loan addition Mauricio Isla on a permanent basis, but it will cost them.
Isla signed on a season long deal from Juventus, and the 29-year-old has made nine appearances, impressing at right-back.
In his last game, a 2-2 draw with Manchester City, he provided an assist and made four interceptions.
QPR are reportedly enamoured enough with him already they have made their intentions known to the Italian champions.
Italian journalist Gianluca Marzio reports on his website: "There is an option worth 11 million euro to redeem him this summer, and this is becoming a concrete possibility.
"In the last few hours Juventus is receiving indications that QPR will redeem Isla whose future appears to be in England."
It's likely Isla will be keen on the move. Last season he started only 10 Serie A games for Juventus, which he is only one away from matching with QPR.
His mind, and QPR's may be made up dependent on Premier League survival, but assuming they can beat the drop, they will be in pole position to snap him up on a permanent basis.
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LANSING -- Gov. Rick Snyder said Tuesday that he will unveil a funding plan to fix the state's roads and bridges in his third State of the State address Jan. 16.
Snyder earlier identified the need for $1.4 billion a year in additional road funding, but didn't back a specific plan for raising that money. Various bills to address the issue were advanced in the Legislature in 2012, but none became law.
After signing an unrelated bill in Lansing on Tuesday, Snyder said he would offer a specific plan for roads in his annual address to a joint session of the Legislature next Wednesday.
It's always a challenge to pass bills to raise revenue in the Republican-controlled Legislature, and Snyder's road initiative comes at a time when Democrats feel uncooperative because of right-to-work legislation and other bills that were pushed through hastily during the lame-duck session in December.
Increases to the gasoline tax, hikes to vehicle registration fees, and diverting money from the state sales tax are among the ideas that have been discussed to raise money to repair and maintain the roads and bridges.
Lance Binoniemi, vice president of government affairs for the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, representing road and bridge builders, said the state's infrastructure is losing about $3 million in value each day and the problem continues to worsen.
The estimate for the extra annual amount needed to preserve what Michigan has now was updated to $1.5 billion in 2012 and is now likely closer to $1.6 billion, he said.
"There aren't a lot of new ideas or a lot of new solutions that can come about," he said. And his group and other interested groups are prepared to support whatever plan has the best chance to pass the Legislature, Binoniemi said.
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2018-19: Was 2-0 in singles (1-0 at No. 5; 1-0 at No. 6) in rookie season ... ITA Scholar-Athlete.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at St. John's School ... Two-time team captain ... Also lettered two years in cross country ... Posted a 66-4 overall record ... Two-time All-SPC ... Four-time Team MVP ... Two-time conference champion ... Cum Laude.
PERSONAL: Enrolled in the College of the Arts & Sciences … Daughter of Andy and Kristen Johnston ... Played in the father-daughter national grass courts in Boston, and is currently ranked in the top-30 in the United States.


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Earlier in her career, Michelle spent six years recruiting physicians before joining Robert Half International (RHI), a Fortune 500 organization, where she worked as a Recruiting Manager in the permanent placement division. Michelle's search engagements included accountant level through C-level executives. In 2003, she joined NESCO where she assisted in building the Accounting and Finance division from the ground up. Michelle was able to broaden her experience to a national recruitment level with Windward Partners.
Michelle has proven success in building internal and external relationships with a diverse client base ranging from small local businesses to global corporations and brings a personal touch to each engagement.
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Expanding prosperity contributed to the popularity of the doctrine [of harmony of interests] in three different ways. It attenuated competition for markets among producers, since fresh markets were constantly available; it postponed the class issue, with its insistence on the primary importance of equitable distribution, by extending to members of the less prosperous classes some share in the general prosperity; and by creating a sense of confidence in present and future well-being, it encouraged men to believe that the world was ordered on so rational a plan as the natural harmony of interests.1
Politics are made up of two elements — utopia and reality — belonging to two different planes which can never meet. There is no greater barrier to clear political thinking than failure to distinguish between ideas, which are utopia, and institutions, which are reality.2
Stocks are near their all-time highs and show few signs of correcting anytime soon; debt markets appear frothy; the VIX is low—the capital markets are telling us that we're living in "the best of all possible worlds."3 Even TV commercials show us people dancing on their decks while telling us "the fun is back!"
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School plays host to music star ahead of BBC Music Day
Friday 3 June is BBC Music Day and we will be keeping a close eye on proceedings following a performance from one of the event's ambassadors at the school.
Jennifer Pike, a renowned classically trained violinist, performed in the Hallam Hall in April in aid of The Wellspring – one of the charities the school supports – at their 'Spring Recital'.
A film crew from the BBC recorded an interview with Jennifer in the quad and her duet with French pianist Patrick Hemmerlé and will use the video as part of their Music Day celebrations.
Jennifer is a patron of The Wellspring, a charity that provides services to homeless and disadvantaged people, and she shot to international recognition when she was named the BBC Young Musician of the Year at twelve years of age – the youngest ever winner at that time.
The music star, who now performs alongside the world's top orchestras and is a keen spokesperson, encouraging young people to engage in music, said: "I was inspired to become an ambassador for BBC Music Day because it brings music to everybody."
BBC Music Day is a UK-wide celebration of everything the country loves about music with the aim of bringing people from different generations and communities together. You can find out more about BBC Music Day by visiting their website.
Further information about The Wellspring can be found on their website.


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Exeter Chamber Property Initiative Committee (ECPIC)
Exeter Chamber's Property Initiative Committee (ECPIC) meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss, advise and lobby on the important property matters impacting on Exeter and the areas' businesses.
We are formal consultees on a number of local and regional issues, with recent topics including the Exeter & East Devon Growth Point, the 'New Affordable Homes Regime' and Transport and Development.
Our meetings are held bi-monthly at 8.30am at Exeter City Council's offices, and normally include a presentation by an outside organisation on a topical subject for the group. Recent guest speakers have included representatives for the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point, Cornerstone Housing, Network Rail and Exeter City Council.
Chamber Council board member Mark Pellow of Vickery Holman, is the current chair, and would be happy to talk to any interested parties on its activities.
Over 50 Exeter businesses are active members of this Committee, presenting excellent networking and discussion opportunities with like-minded individuals.
Membership is free to Exeter Chamber members, but non-members of the Chamber are encouraged to join to participate in the ECPIC activities.
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Ashland University's lacrosse team lost at home to Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponent McKendree, 25-2, on Friday (April 5) at Ferguson Field.
The Eagles (2-6, 1-4) dropped their second game to the Bearcats (7-5, 6-2) this season.
Juniors Sofia Michael and Renee Ruppert each scored a goal for Ashland. Michael scored on an underhand shot from a free position attempt, while Ruppert had a strong solo effort to weave through the defense for her goal.
Leading offensively for the Bearcats was Emily Nelson. Nelson had six goals on seven shots, and three assists. She also led the team, and had a game-high, 10 draw controls.
In net, freshman Corynn Schneider made six saves. McKendree fired 35 shots at the net to Ashland's eight.
The Bearcats were efficient clearing the ball, going 11-for-11. The Eagles cleared at a 50-percent clip, 5-for-10.
Draw controls were tightly-contested throughout, as McKendree lead in the category, 15-12.
The next game for Ashland will be on Sunday (April 7) at home against Maryville at 1 p.m.


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- It Is Well to Lie Fallow For a While – first mention and discussion of Fallow Times.
- Fallow Isn't Just About Fields and Dreams – more in depth discussion on what/why/how of Fallow Times.
- The Voodoo Project: First Things First. – basic discussion on some of the most basic voodoo concepts.
- Offerings 101 – discussion on the when/why/where/how/what of offerings.
- Offerings 201 – some more basic questions about what to do with offerings.
- Offerings 301 – discussion of some of the questions from first two entries I may have missed.
- Rolling Out the Red Carpet – regarding when/why/how a pagan will "be called" by the OTHERS™.
- Recon Versus UPG – my first 'guide' remarking on basic research principles when starting on this pagan path.
- Kemetism 101 – in which I tell you where to get started.
- Festivals and Feasts 101 – in which I tell you how to celebrate some festivals.
- Akhu Veneration 101 – in which I tell you how to get started with veneratin' your akhu.
- Shrine 101 – in which I discuss shrine building. (Not to be confused with altar building.)
- How To Shadow Work: A Guide – in which I discuss some basics on how to start shadow working.
- Saying No: A Guide – in which I discuss some basics on how to tell a god to go away.
By Devo.
- Kemetic Starter Guide – discussion based on the "OMG WHERE DO I START" question beginning Kemetics can have.
- Kemetic Offering Guide – a post based on the "OMG WHAT DO I OFFER THE NETJERU" question beginning Kemetics can have.
- The Great Netjer Soda Guide – a facetious discussion on the netjer wanting soda and sweets for offerings.
- The Entire Devo Magix Series – based on various questions of how she does cleansings, amulets, sigils, etc. with diagrams and pictures!
- Flirting with Destruction – a guide to working with Sutekh/Set.
- Discernment – a guide to figuring out when to take those geese floating across the sky as a sign from the gods or it just being that time of year.
- Working with the Fae – a guide on how to get to know any and all fae in your area.
- Wep Ronpet: A Guide – a guide to what Wep-Ronpet is and how to celebrate.
- Boat Paddling 101: The Basics – a guide about the boat paddling craze that's overtaken some Kemetics.
By Dusken.
- Looking for 101s? – a full listing of her 101 guides to date.
- Spirits 101 – the full listing of all spirit and astral shenanigan 101s.
By Kallista.
- On Offerings – a lovely commentary on what to do when you're getting to know netjer and want to give offerings.
- Lamp Divinations & Scrying – a post regarding the ancient Egyptian techniques of lamp divination.
By Del.
By Dver.
By A.E. Goddard.
By Erin Nightwalker.
By Dodger.
- A Dodgy Guide to Bibliomancy – for anyone interested in learning how to divine via books.
- A Dodgy Guide To Interpreting Bibliomancy Readings – for anyone who has no clue how to interpret these readings.


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Final appearance can remove negativity at Villa - Fox
After a difficult season on and off the field, Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox believes an FA Cup final appearance will bring a new air of positivity to the club.
Villa have toiled in the Premier League for large parts of the season, although the arrival of Tim Sherwood in February has seen them move four points clear of danger.
Owner Randy Lerner's desire to sell the club has been well publicised, but Sunday's 2-1 semi-final victory over Liverpool at Wembley saw Villa into a first FA Cup final in 15 years - with holders Arsenal their opponents on May 30.
"This is something which can create a positive atmosphere and blows through the negativity and clears it out," Fox said.
"I hope it is the beginning of something great. If we play the way we played on Sunday I think we'll have a chance.
"Here we are heading into a final with another great club. That's the company Villa needs to keep and hopefully where we can put the club.
"We have a lot of work to do, I have been very honest about that. We have a lot of work to do to put the club back into a place where this is a thing we can do on a much more regular basis."


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Norris Embry
Q: Does the Norris Embry Estate give grants to arts organizations or individual artists?
The Norris Embry Estate does not provide such ressources.
Q: Does the Norris Embry Estate purchase art work by Norris Embry or other artists?
Q: Can the public see art works by Norris Embry currently owned by the Norris Embry Estate?
The Norris Embry Estate does not have facilities for showing its work to individuals. Special requests from public institutions can be examined on a case-by-case basis.
Q: I'm doing some research on Norris Embry. Does the Norris Embry Estate have a library?
The Norris Embry Estate does not have a formal research facacility and suggests that enquiries be directed to the public institutions listed under "Public Collections" on this site. The Estate is willing, on a case-by-case basis, to offer guidance to serious academic researchers.
Q: I think I have a real Norris Embry painting/drawing. How do I find out if it is authentic?
In order for the Estate to consider your enquiry, it is necessary to submit complete information on each work, as specified on the Catalogue Raisonné page on this site. The authentification committee will examine each work duly submitted and, if deemed to be authentic, the work will be added to the Norris Embry Catalogue Raisonné, and a certificate of authenticity will be delivered. The Norris Embry Estate does not offer appraisal services.
Q: What is the market price of a Norris Embry painting/drawing?
The Norris Embry Estate does not offer information or advice on this subject.
Q: How can I get permission to use Norris Embry images?
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MINEOLA, N.Y. — A suspect in a botched robbery and shooting that caused a panic at a crowded New York mall and injured a worker has been ordered held on $750,000 bail.
Oliver Lee, 21, of Queens, was arraigned Wednesday on robbery, assault, weapons and other charges. He pleaded not guilty.
A message left seeking comment from the attorney representing Lee wasn't immediately returned.
The shooting happened Tuesday at the crowded Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City on Long Island. Officials say a gunshot went off in a luxury watch store as security guards attempted to apprehend Lee.
A mall employee was hit in the shoulder. Police say the 67-year-old is expected to be released from a hospital Wednesday.
Police say several people were injured fleeing the mall, but none of them seriously.


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Mendota Heights council seeks longevity in new city administrator
Finalists to be interviewed Jan. 29
After two city administrators in just five years left for larger organizations, the Mendota Heights City Council is hoping its next hire has staying power.
Two candidates with more than 60 years of collective experience in city management have made it to the final round of interviews for the position recently vacated by Justin Miller. After three years with Mendota Heights, Miller accepted an offer to fill the same role for the more populous Lakeville, starting Dec. 29.
The mayor and council will interview Thief River Falls city administrator Larry Kruse and Mark McNeill, most recently the Shakopee city administrator, for the position on Thursday, Jan. 29.
The city council is expected to select a new city administrator by mid-February.
City a stepping stone?
According to council member Liz Petschel, Mendota Heights' past administrators have been "exceptional," so exceptional other cities take notice, and "all of a sudden we don't have a city administrator any more."
"We are looking for someone who is interested in making a longer commitment to this job, instead of using it as a stepping stone," she said.
As the chief administrative officer of the 11,000-person Twin Cities suburb that overlooks the Mississippi River Valley, the city administrator is responsible for day-to-day operations. He or she works with the mayor and council to help set the city's overarching goals, and the council's agendas, overseeing a staff of 50 regular employees, 36 volunteer firefighters and several contracted and seasonal employees, as well as monitoring the general fund, which was $6.6 million in 2014. The advertised salary range for the position was $115,000-$125,000.
Twenty-seven candidates initially applied for the position, according to interim city administrator Tamara Schutta.
Petschel and council member Steve Norton initially sifted through applications, narrowing the field to seven candidates. That subcommittee, along with Police Chief Mike Aschenbrener and Fire Chief John Maczko, interviewed the semifinalists, and two rose to the top.
"All four people who were interviewing [the applicants], and myself included, had the same top two during the interview process," said Schutta, who did not apply for the position.
Petschel said candidates' past experience and the goal of continuity were key to their decision.
"It's very hard to be constantly changing administrators," she said. "It seems that when we finally are on the same page and moving forward, we have to start all over again. I think the staff, the council and the residents would really like a little bit more permanency with that position."
Petschel added that Kruse and McNeill are "incredibly experienced and talented."
"The feedback we get [from] the people we know who work in other municipalities is these are two highly respected individuals," she said. "We're very fortunate to have them as finalists."
Mayor Sandra Krebsbach said the council is hoping the next administrator will stick around for five-plus years.
"We have historically hired talent on the rise, knowing that they were probably going to be with us between three and five years," she said.
She said she wants the next administrator to shepherd a long-term concept for the industrial park around Pilot Knob Road and Interstate 494, helping bring Mendota Heights into the future, while bolstering what Mendota Heights already has, such as the bluffs, and its proximity to the river, an international aiport, and the Mall of America.
The finalists
Kruse earned a master's degree in business management at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, and a bachelor's degree in business administration at Minnesota State University — Moorhead.
With 29 years in municipal management, Kruse has worked as the city administrator of Thief River Falls since January 2013. He served in the same role for Albertville from 2003 to 2012, Baxter from 1998-2003, Park Rapids from 1993-1998, and Red Lake Falls from 1986-1993.
McNeill earned a master's degree in public affairs at the University of Iowa, and a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.
He served as the Shakopee city administrator for more than 18 years, and in the same role for two years in Mason City, Iowa, and more than 10 years in Savage, starting in 1983.
McNeill was asked to resign from his job at Shakopee by a majority of the city council at a Dec. 3, 2014 meeting, a move that "sent shockwaves through the community," according to a report in the Shakopee Valley News, which added that people connected with the city government "had no inkling such a move was being considered."
Mayor Brad Tabke initially told the public he and the council simply wanted to "go a different direction for leadership in Shakopee and have asked for his resignation."
However, in a post on "Moving Shakopee Forward," his blog, Tabke said he regretted any confusion the move caused and the chatter it sparked in the city, indicating he wanted to see change at the city level faster than it was happening under McNeill.
"To move forward as a City of our size, we must have an organizational leader that functions more as a CEO ... [and] pushes for necessary changes," he wrote.
Petschel pointed out it's "not unusual" for a council and a city administrator to take different paths. She said multiple candidates in the running experienced a similar situation throughout their careers, and their pasts were addressed in the interview.
For instance, months after receiving a positive annual review in Albertville, Kruse was asked to resign in 2012, again, because the council wanted to go in a different direction, according to reports.
"City administrators serve at the will of the respective mayors and councils, and it's not unusual for a council to choose to go in a certain direction that perhaps the city administrator can't support," Petschel said. "That's the nature of doing business in our cities."
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Date: 4-03-2013
last updated: 05-01-2019 by K.Borchert (firstname.lastname@example.com) for Millisecond Software LLC
Script Copyright © 05-01-2019 Millisecond Software
This script implements the Poffenberger Paradigm Task as described in:
Berlucchi, G., Heron, W., Hyman, R., Rizzolatti, G., & Umilta, C. (1971). Simple reaction times of ipsilateral
and contralateral hand to a lateralized visual stimulus. Brain, 94, 419–430.
Participants sit in front of a monitor screen (in Berlucchi et al, 1971: a domelike screen was used),
and are asked to press one key with either left or right hand when they detect a flash of light on the screen.
The flashes of light either appear on the left or right side of monitor. Depending on which hand is used
to respond, the reaction times are taken to reflect reaction times from uncrossed (e.g. left side & left hand) or
crossed pathways (e.g. left side & right hand).
In Berlucchi et al (1971), participants' left eyes were covered.
The default data stored in the data files are:
(1) Raw data file: 'PoffenbergerParadigm_raw*.iqdat' (a separate file for each participant)
build: Inquisit build
computer.platform: the platform the script was run on
date, time, subject, group: date and time script was run with the current subject/groupnumber
blockcode, blocknum: the name and number of the current block
trialcode, trialnum: the name and number of the currently recorded trial
(Note: not all trials that are run might record data)
/sessionID: stores the session number
/LatinSquareOrder: stores the LatinSquareOrder used for this participant
/part: stores which part of the session is currently run (3 parts altogether)
/rightleftorder: 1 = left ("nasal" for right eye) side first in a block;
0 = right side ("temporal" for right side) first in a block
/responsehand_label: assigned responsehand (right or left)
/crossed: 0 = not crossed; 1 = crossed (position and response hand crossed)
/stim_x -/stim_y: contains x/y coordinates of the current square
response: the participant's response
correct: the correctness of the response (1 = correct; 0 = incorrect)
latency: the response latency (in ms)
/validtrial: 1 = response latencies within boundaries (valid);
0 = response latencies outside boundaries (invalid -> trial will be repeated)
/count_position1_left- tracks how often position 1(2, 3) left and right blocks have been run
/count_position1 - tracks how often position 1 to position 3 blocks have been run
(2) Summary data file: 'PoffenbergerParadigm_summary*.iqdat' (a separate file for each participant)
script.startdate: date script was run
script.starttime: time script was started
script.subjectid: subject id number
script.groupid: group id number
script.elapsedtime: time it took to run script (in ms)
computer.platform: the platform the script was run on
/completed: 0 = script was not completed (prematurely aborted); 1 = script was completed (all conditions run)
/sessionID: stores the session number
/LatinSquareOrder: stores the LatinSquareOrder used for this participant
/meanrt_pos1right_crossed : mean reaction time for all position 1 combinations (position 1 = light flash closes to center)
(same for position 2 and 3)
/meanrt_pos1_crossed : mean reaction for position 1 uncrossed and crossed trials
(same for position 2 and 3)
/meanrt_crossed: mean reaction time for uncrossed and crossed trials
/Diff: Difference between mean reaction time for crossed and uncrossed trials
(Note: Diff should be positive if crossed pathways take longer)
(a) Design: 2 hands (right, left) x 2 stimulation sides (right, left side of screen) x 3 horizontal distances from the fixation point
(b) This script is set up to run this experiment over 3 different sessions (see Berlucchi et al, 1971)
see below (8) for more detailed information
(c) 3 sessions with 3 parts
(d) Each part: 4 blocks (position 1, 2, or 3 on one side), 4 blocks (same position on the other side)
=> it's randomly decided which part in a session presents which position with the constraint that over
the 3 experimental sessions, the presentation follows a Latin Square, so that each position occurs in each
part exactly once over the course of 3 sessions.
session 1: part 1 (presents position 1) - part 2 (presents position 2) - part 3 (presents position 3)
session 2: part 1 (presents position 2) - part 2 (presents position 3) - part 3 (presents position 1)
session 3: part 1 (presents position 3) - part 2 (presents position 1) - part 3 (presents position 2)
(e) block 1 & 4: same hand; block 2 & 3: opposite hand (randomly decided which hand goes first)
block.position1_left: L R R L ---- block.position1_right: R L L R
(it's randomly decided whether the left positions or the right positions are presented first)
uncrossed: hand and screen location the same (e.g. flash of light appears on left side, left hand responds)
crossed: hand and screen location are opposite (e.g. flash of light appears on the right side, left hand responds)
* Each block runs 15 trials
* if latencies are outside the boundaries of acceptable responses (Berlucchi et al (1971), p.421, set your own boundaries
under EDITABLE CODE -> Editable Values), the trial is declared invalid and will get repeated.
a) Participants are presented a white fixation cross
b) after a set time, a sound is played (1000hz, 100ms duration, 0.2 Amplitude, created in Audacity),
signaling that the flash of light is soon to appear
c) flash of light appears and participants are asked to press the response key with the assigned hand.
can be edited under EDITABLE Instructions
To fine-tune the stimulus size of the flashing light square and its 6 locations to your monitors,
go to section EDITABLE PARAMETERS and edit the following:
=> Coordinates of Light Square for three positions: EDITABLE CODE -> Editable Values
=> Size of Light Square: EDITABLE CODE -> Editable Values -> parameters.square_height
=> Contrast of Light Square to Background: adjust color under EDITABLE CODE -> Editable Stimuli -> shape.square
OPTIONAL SESSIONS #2 and #3
Berlucchi et al (1971) ran the experiment in three sessions. The distribution of stimulus location (3 different locations)
across the three parts in one session were randomly assigned with the constraint that the assignments
add up to a Latin Square across three sessions (= each location would appear in each part across all three sessions).
* If this script is run only once, the 3 stimulus locations are randomly assigned to one of the three parts.
Nothing needs to be changed.
* If the script is run for a 2nd and 3rd time: go to EDITABLE CODE -> Editable Values and set
/sessionID = 2 (or 3)
/LatinSquareOrder = the value found in the participant's data file from the first session (e.g. 6)
these values together ensure the Latin Square assignment of locations to parts across 3 sessions.
check below for (relatively) easily editable parameters, stimuli, instructions etc.
Keep in mind that you can use this script as a template and therefore always "mess" with the entire code to further
customize your experiment.
The parameters you can change are:
/sessionID: the assigned session number
/LatinSquareOrder: stores the LatinSquareOrder
!!! NOTE: gets automatically assigned for first session; for subsequent sessions
fill in the LatinSquareOrder manually below
Physical Dimensions:
/square_height: sets the square height (default: 1% of the screen height)
/fixation_height: sets the height of the fixation cross (default: 5%)
Presentation Durations:
/squareduration: sets the duration of the square of light presentation (default: 32ms)
/fixationduration: sets the duration of the WHITE fixation cross (default: = 1000ms)
/posttrialpause adds a posttrialpause to the response trials for trial clean-up (default: 50ms)
/Pos1_leftx: sets the x-coordinate of position 1 stimuli on the left (position 1 = closest to fixation)
/Pos2_leftx: sets the x-coordinate of position 2 stimuli on the left (position 2 = second closest to fixation)
/Pos3_leftx: sets the x-coordinate of position 3 stimuli on the left (position 3 = furthest from fixation)
/Pos1_rightx: same for stimuli on the right
/responsekey: scancode of responsekey (default: 57)
/responsekey_label: label of responsekey (default: "Spacebar")
Trial Details:
/initialtrialnumber: number of trials to run per block (if no repeats) (default: 15)
/practicetrialnumber: number of trials to run per practice block (if no repeats) (default: 5)
/anticipatoryresponse_position1: lower boundary for position 1 response latencies (default: 180ms)
/anticipatoryresponse_position2: lower boundary for position 2 response latencies (default: 190ms)
/anticipatoryresponse_position3: lower boundary for position 3 response latencies (default: 200ms)
/delayedresponse_position1: upper boundary for position 1 response latencies (default: 320ms)
/delayedresponse_position2: upper boundary for position 2 response latencies (default: 350ms)
/delayedresponse_position3: upper boundary for position 3 response latencies (default: 380ms)


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I'm constantly rearranging and decorating the space around me. You guys know me, I can't go more than a few weeks without adding something or different to my home. The best part too is that you don't have to spend a lot of money doing it either. Just by adding something small to your office can change the mood and atmosphere of the space. For example I added a nice cozy faux fur blanket. It keeps me warm and it looks beautiful. It's decorative and functional. Here is a closer look at all of the details.
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I joined the military at 17yrs old because I love my country n wanted to fight for freedom for others who couldn't fight. Like my little cousins, my niece, etc... I feel like I was young, dumb n full of cum and didn't know then what I know now, that our govt lies n sends you to die in wars based on lies for profits not freedom or democracy because we don't truly have that in America.
2. How & when were you introduced to the occupy movement and why do you continue to follow them?
I was introduced to occupy in 2011 after seeing footage of police pepper spraying peaceful protesters including women who were simply standing on the sidewalk and not doing anything but exercising their first amendment rights which I swore to die to protect. I continue to support occupy because I support the first amendment and because at least they are trying to confront corruption and injustice. Occupy Sandy in New Jersey fed between 600_1500 ppl per day plus did free demolition n mold remediation supported in part by VFWs. I guess I support occupy because I was there and have seen the work they have done to help others and to make America a better place for all.
3. Why did you denounce your whiteness and do you really believe in white privilege and that you are now black?
As far as renouncing my whiteness, I had a DNA test after my son was born and discovered I'm not actually "white" and of course white privilege exists, I have experienced it and have seen how as someone perceived to be white I was treated differently than others who weren't just being white ppl naturally look at and treat you different, that's white privilege. As far as being black, all people came from Africa. Adam n Eve weren't white, the Bible says God made Adam n Eve from the dirt, or clay, have ever seen white dirt or clay? I have not.
4. Do you follow Alex Jones? Do you get your news from other places?
I don't follow Alex Jones but he does/has/has had an impact on my awakening. I get my news from as many sources as possible, the Truth is usually somewhere in the middle, Jesus talked about the straight n narrow path, main stream media lies, hell Fox news sued for the right to lie to the American people, that set a precedent which all other msm follow. I started TruthCastersTV because news casters lie I speak truth.
5. "No One Left Behind, Org." got shut down. Tell us about it.
Leave No One Behind is an OFFICIAL organization I founded after being ticketed in July 2014 for "habitating in a vehicle" 500yrds away from the old Alameda Naval Air Station that sits half empty while veterans die on the streets for lack of shelter. I founded Leave No One Behind because I was/have been left behind like so many others. I cancelled the 10/10/14 #LeaveNoOneBehind World Homeless Day event after that's from supporters of jonn lilyea and this ain't hell, threatened me n threatened to cause problems at the event and after I was libelled n
defamed and accused of fraud. I had received $35 in donations, I paid over $50 out of my own pocket for a banner and a t shirt for the event, I have receipts for everything. I refunded the donations and cancelled the event after being attacked by people claiming to be veterans while kicking another veteran (me) while he was down. Leave No One Behind is not JUST some catchy slogan, it's a way of life. I am a veteran, I still serve my country n the people even though I don't get va benefits or a paycheck.
6. What denomination are you a reverend for that wears a Muslim scarf, and how are you qualified?
I am a Universal Unitarian and ordained through two different organizations, I have a Pastoral Counseling Certificate and an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity. I founded Outside the Box Ministries in Seattle,Wa in 2009 and was a regional coordinator for Greg Laurie Seattle Harvest before walking away from the "church" to simply be the church, tired of playing church on Sundays while ppl dying on the streets. This was pre_occupy, after I helped shut down a $220 million dollar jail from being built with 150 bright pink tents sept 2008 at Nickelsville in Seattle, WA.
Plus, God ordained man for the work of the ministry, not man n not a piece of paper. As far as what kind of minister wears a Muslim prayer shawl, one who believes in God, Love and Justice, one who stands for righteousness simply because its right and because it was given to me as a gift from the Holy Land and the people of the Nation of Palestine. Muslims believe in Jesus Christ also, they are our brothers n sisters, they are NOT our enemies unless we kill their women, children, families, who wouldn't be our enemy if/ we did/do that? As Christians we qre to pray for our "enemies" not bomb them. We are to feed our enemies not commit genocide against them, we are to give them water not steal their oil, gold, resources, etc…
7. Had any interaction with a SWAT Team? If so tell us about it.
I have had multiple interactions with SWAT, was beaten by riot police, charged with riot horses, tear gassed, shot at with flash bangs and have even had terrorists with badges point a sniper rifle at my 5 day old sleeping son to kidnap him, take him hostage n hold him ransom. His mother was suffering post partum depression, she attacked me twice after falsely imprisoning me and I didn't want her to go to jail nor did I want to go to jail so after a lengthy discussion and seeing a red dot aimed at my sleeping sons body, I put him in his car seat n kissed him goodbye and gave him to the terrorists police and went peacefully to jail. Since then I have been threatened with being SWATted, a term used for when someone files false police report so SWAT will come kill you, there are some sick fucks in this world.
8. Have you ever been taken to a black site? If so tell us about it.
By a black site do you mean one where black ppl congregate or a secret torture facility? Because I guess I would say yes to both. I was definitely tortured in the king county jail and most jails engage in torture and it's definitely a secret in the sense that it's not widely known. By definition of Geneva conventions jails n prisons engage in torture on a daily basis.
9. How did you meet your baby mamma and why not get a job and be a good baby daddy?
I met my baby momma at Occupy Seattle, she has a Master's Degree from Georgetown University and was unable to find a job, she was walking by Occupy Seattle and stopped to see what all the hub bub was about, that's how she got involved, we met the day of the streets, Oct 5 2011. She won't accept child support, I even filed a motion in family court to begin paying child support, sent a check for $450 it was sent back. I guess I don't have a "real" job because I'm disabled, was diagnosed with PTSD n severe depression in 2008. I was abused most of my childhood and my adult life, I had over 110 jobs between 99_2008. I just couldn't seem to keep it together and couldn't figure out why. I'm not a dumb guy, went to college at 16, marines at 17, worked on 40 million dollar fighter attack aircraft but something just ain't right. I couldn't figure it out, then when I because homeless in 2007 & the VA refused to help I had a mental health breakdown, then in 2008 was diagnosed PTSD with severe depression, been trying to get help, and finally am, since 2007. I hope to be going back to work soon maybe back to college but need a stable living environment first, I think I found that here at EOCP
10. What are your feelings about Israel?
My feelings about Israel are that the Bible is very clear that there is Spiritual Israel and Israel. Not all who are of Israel are of Israel, you can tell them by their actions. Spiritual Israel is faith, Love, mercy, kindness, righteousness, legal Israel is opposite. this is the Bible. When Israel commits democide and massacres more than 200 children in two weeks I have nothing positive to say for that.I don't think Israeli leaders should be speaking in America's congress without our presidents approval, even though I don't like obomber its American law to not undermine American presidential authority n leadership via treason n sedition as the gop is currently doing.
I generally love all ppl, jew, gentile, Muslim, Catholic, Christian, black, white, Asian, Irish, etc... I swore to die for everyone, to uphold and defend the constitution,and I will stand up for justice n righteousness regardless of skin color, religion, sexual orientation, etc
And that concludes our interview, you can read that in its entire or not at all, you can reproduce that in its entirety or not at all.
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Publishing a "top ten" list of any kind is always a dicey proposition. There is the very real chance that someone's sensibilities will be offended.
When it comes to films, it's even riskier. Everyone has their favorites and many, whether or not they have gone through the exercise of putting them down on paper, at least have some loose idea of their own top ten list of "best" films.
That's why I chose to publish my personal list of what I consider the worst films of all time. You see, deep down I am a coward and I am loathe to incur the wrath of other moviephiles by inadvertently advertising my inability to appreciate true cinematic accomplishment.
But everyone has their own private "worst of" list and my guess is that when you get down to the bottom of that apple barrel, I'm sure there is a lot of agreement on which films are the rotton ones.
Yes, publishing a "worst of" list is a much safer choice.
So, here we go. In reverse order, this is my list of what I consider the worst films ever made.
Of course, I am not so self-deluded as to not expect some disagreement on the order I have placed them in. After all, even I can't be right 100% of the time, right?
10. The Wizard of Oz:
Where do I begin on this turkey? The director(s) apparently had gone so far over budget that they couldn't even afford to shoot the whole thing in color. What they did manage to shoot in color looks so garish and unreal that it completely destroys our "suspension of disbelief."
And that, mind you, is not even taking into account the ridiculously unbelievable story line. I mean, come on, a whole movie based on a girl's desire to return to Kansas? Really???
The characters, themselves, are far-fetched and the supposed suspenseful scenes are just downright laughable. Give me a break; those silly flying monkeys wouldn't scare a 4-year-old.
9. Vertigo:
This 1958 film by Alfred Hitchcock featured his perennial favorite leading man, James Stewart.
This was the fourth film in which the two teamed up. Many feel that the reason Hitchcock used Stewart so often was because by this time in his career, the director had become so volatile and erratic that no one else would work with him.
In fact, if Hitchcock could have figured out how to dress up Stewart so that he could be passed off as a young blonde secretary, he would have probably used him in "Psycho" too.
Stewart, for his part, must have done this one for the paycheck.
For all the hoopla associated with this film, I have to rate it as a major yawn. I fail to see what the big deal is. In fact, every time I try to watch this bomb, I end up falling asleep and missing the final ten minutes. Truthfully, I'd be surprised if I've really "missed" anything.
8. Schindler's List:
It has been my experience that if a movie is filmed in black and white it usually means that the director doesn't believe in it strongly enough to spend the extra money to make it in color.
Except for one obvious lapse of concentration in the post-production editing room where a little girl's red coat is inadvertently allowed to appear in color, this sorry effort is relentlessly monochromatic and mercilessly dull.
Perhaps a bit of "Technicolor Magic" like that used in some of the old MGM musicals might have done something to perk up this sad mess, but unfortunately, thanks to this film's unimaginative director, we will never know.
7. Lawrence of Arabia:
After hitting the jackpot with "The Bridge on the River Kwai," director, David Lean again took refuge in the "non-fiction-but-not-quite-documentary-film" genre. Apparently, for him it was just so much easier to retell a famous story than it was to write a brand new one.
So, Lean unashamedly, purloins the writings of T.E. Lawrence just as he did the writings of Pierre Boulle five years earlier for "Bridge", who had, in turn, based his "novel" on the real-life construction of the Burma Railway. I'm sure you can see where I'm going with this.
The end result of all these shenanigans was…surprise…another Oscar for David Lean. Can you blame the guy for taking the easy road to riches?
6. Gone With The Wind:
First of all, too long! You don't need 3 hours and 45 minutes to tell the story of the Civil War, the complete destruction of the Antebellum Southern way of life and its subsequent Reconstruction. Two hours would be just plenty. After all, Woody Allen can tell a complex story in 88 minutes and still come up with a couple of yuks, right? This monster needs to be cut way back.
Frankly, my dear, as God is my witness, getting rid of that silly love story would be a good start.
Watch this spot for Part II coming soon. Well, you don't have to actually watch this particular spot. Let's face it, you can stare at this spot for days and you won't see anything new just sort of "pop up," you know.
What I mean by watching this spot is, watch this blog for future postings…that's all.
By the way, are there any guesses out there as to what the "#1 Worst Film of All time" is going to be?


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Posts need inspiring and inclusive leadership that listens, encourages ideas, leads by example, focuses on long-term growth and rallies employees and customers alike via an articulated, concise idea or vision that ignites excitement and expresses what the company wants to be.
Posts continue to face major change in the midst of a digital revolution. Many Posts will undoubtedly continue to hold a steady course trying to stay aloft on their way to irrelevance. Others will continue to do less – reducing, restructuring and reorganizing. Some will continue to do more – enhancing, extending and evolving products. A select few will grasp that customers just want to communicate more than ever before – but differently and that a new tack is required if you want to weather this storm.
These Posts are realigning their organizations toward the market shift by dealing with customers in the way that they want to be dealt with. They are transforming their traditionally hierarchical and political postal culture into an innovation culture. They are becoming operationally fitter and faster. They are focusing on precision logistics and speed of delivery. They are partnering with major e-retailers. In short, they are becoming an active player in the new communication game. We already see this at Itella (Posti), SingPost and Australia Post.
This article appeared in the 2015 "Reinventing the Post – building a sustainable future".
Sustainable Business Models for Posts in an Increasingly Enabled Digital World by Frank Cianciullo, Leapfrog Business Consulting
John F. Kennedy said, "Change is the law of life and those who look to the past or present are certain to miss the future."
This is particularly applicable to Posts which have been faced with economic stress, declining letter mail, upwardly spiralling costs, increasing online activity and the impact of the tablet, growing competition, accelerating privatization, progressive deregulation, globalization, calls for profitable operations and the underlying customer market shift toward more and faster e-communication.
Now eMarketer states that 2 billion consumers worldwide will have smartphones by 2016 and over half of mobile phone users globally will have smartphones in 2018.
The availability of affordable smartphones and tablets will facilitate Internet access. Money transfer and mobile banking will be facilitated and will benefit the developing world. Online education will grow. Social media and new apps will fuel m-commerce by making online ordering much easier. A growing middle class in emerging markets will access the Internet almost exclusively through smartphones and will fuel product demand. People will realize that they can buy products that are not available locally and have them delivered through the Post. How can Posts prepare, adapt and benefit from this change?
Greater Availability of Affordable Smartphones
The leaders in the smartphone space are Samsung, Apple, Nokia, Blackberry, LG, Huawei, HTC, Motorola and others. Nokia and Blackberry already offer smartphones at less than $200 (USD). However, China's contenders (Lenovo, ZTE, Xiaomi, Quad Core, etc.) are selling smartphones for as low as $47 (USD).
According to Statista, China is set to dominate about one third of the world's smartphone market by 2017 when "an estimated 34% of the world's population will have a smartphone, a figure that was at less than 10% in 2011."
This eMarketer research chart shows that by 2016 India will exceed 200 million smartphone users, topping the US as the world's second-largest smartphone market. By 2018, Indonesia will pass 100 million smartphone users, firmly established as the fourth-largest smartphone user population.
GfK's market research forecasts show that, "worldwide, the smartphone continues to grow strongly, in terms of volume of sales, increasing by 18% for 2015. But there is significant shift in which countries will see those growth opportunities, with the emerging markets dominating." At the top of the list are India, China, Indonesia, South Africa and Brazil because of low prices.
Internet Access in Emerging Markets is Mainly through Mobiles
The proliferation of affordable smartphones creates an enormous audience that accesses the Internet exclusively through mobile technology.
According to Dezan Shira and Associates' China Briefing, there are over 600 million Internet users and over 500 million mobile Internet users in China. The Chinese government has a target to connect 1.2 billion people (85 percent of the population) to mobile Internet by 2020. Clearly this is an enviable market. Internet access has allowed buyers in lower-tier cities to shop for international luxury brands. Around 55% of China's smartphone users have made a mobile payment and a KPMG study found that respondents said that the last item bought cost an average of $243 (USD).
"Chinese people use the web differently than U.S. consumers do. 'Compared with U.S. people, Chinese people prefer engaging with others through social media and mobile,' says Sun Baohong, a professor at the New York City campus of Beijing-based Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business."
New Mobile Apps, Social Networks and Online Marketing will grow m-Commerce
Tesco has set up virtual grocery stores in metro stations in Korea. People use smartphones to grocery shop while waiting for the train and have it all delivered. Other apps (RedLaser, ShopSavy, BuyVia, etc.) allow users to do price comparison and manage loyalty programs.
Finally, there are numerous smartphone electronic payment apps (Google Wallet, Apple Pay and CurrentC).
Mobile "Buy Buttons" on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram make it very easy for smartphone users to buy goods or make donations directly from their smartphone.
The market is saturated with techniques such as flash sales, deal-of-the-day and mid-day-dash used by Gilt Groupe, Neiman Marcus, Groupon, LivingSocial and more. However, some players, like Zulily, have succeeded by concentrating on a niche market and focusing on customer service, loyalty and a sense of community.
Tomorrow, retailers, e-retailers and social networks will know so much about our interests that they will increasingly suggest new products to us through our smartphones. We will go to brick-and-mortar stores to showroom (see a product) and will increasingly use smartphones to scan the UPC code and get instant comparison pricing. We will increasingly make use of digital coupons. The product will be ordered and paid-for online; we will track the delivery progress on our phone app. and it will be delivered to our desired location within 24 hours.
The future is speed. In e-commerce, there is a global race to build an as fast-as-possible delivery service for online orders that will compete with brick-and-mortar stores.
E-Commerce Giants and Competing Models
Large e-retailers like Amazon, Alibaba, Zalando, Rakuten, Kobo, Wuaki, Flipkart, eBay, Google and others, each have their own business model.
Amazon sells merchandise that it owns to its own customers and also operates a marketplace. It owns and operates warehouses. Its profits and margins are slim as all funds available are put toward a growth strategy – TV and music streaming, e-books, grocery delivery, drone delivery, video content and buying up companies like Zappos. However, Amazon's Fire smartphone failed because it was too expensive and didn't put the customer's needs first.
Alibaba, on the other hand, provides online marketplaces where other retailers sell their products. It has few warehouses by comparison. Yet, its business volume accounts for 80% of e-commerce in China. One of its sites, Taobao, has 7 million merchants. Alibaba's AliPay has $87 billion (USD) in assets. It allows users to buy theater tickets, pay for taxis and even invest in the money-market fund (Yu'e Bao). Alibaba is now expanding into the smartphone business with a $590 million (USD) investment in the start-up Meizu.
These large e-retailers have increasing impact on Posts. According to its press release,on Singles Day (11 November 2014), Alibaba sold $9.3 billion (USD) worth of goods resulting in the delivery of 278m parcels which were dispatched within one week by their fourteen partner delivery companies including China Post.
What Major e-Retailers Want from Posts
Ms. Xing Yue, Director of the Public & Government Affairs Department of the Alibaba Group, speaking at the APPU Postal Business Forum held in Bangkok in November 2014, called for more cooperation with the Posts and between the Posts to offer a global seamless delivery service and to enhance both visibility and traceability of their services.
She said that Alibaba needs an optimised solution with track and trace, moderate prices, acceptable transit times, access to customer service and flexible delivery options. Ms. Xing Yue also stressed the need to cooperate on customs in order to facilitate import customs clearance.
Participants at the forum highlighted the importance of the lower-value, cross-border, light-weight packet requiring a low-cost, tracked and reliable global delivery service of around a week to ten days. We know that the UPU and Posts are working to re-engineer rules as well as regional and global network operations to enable more stream-lined and effective cross-border e-commerce.
Tired postal strategies have not worked!
Posts have generally responded in one of three, lack-lustre ways:
Do Nothing – Wither, Wane, Waste: Ride out the storm and take a wait and see attitude. Try to improve, defend or extend the life of letter mail.
Ultimately this strategy can only lead to lower sales, a shrinking network, bankruptcy and irrelevance.
Do Less – Reduce, Restructure and Reorganize: Give the impression of leadership, continue to cut costs, shrink the organization, automate mail sequencing, restructure routes, close owned post offices particularly in rural areas, decrease post office hours, switch to alternate-day delivery for mail, eliminate Saturday delivery, eliminate door-to-door service, consolidate plants, privatize or franchise, use pricing leavers, reduce pension liabilities and initiate regulatory changes to reduce service or reduce delivery speeds of products.
This very traditional strategy will buy the Post time but remember that no organization ever shrank to greatness.
Do More – Enhance, Extend and Evolve: Try to keep above water. Introduce more and new retail products (magazines, stationery, pens, gifts, etc.) to capture incremental revenue; diversify (financial / banking services, parcel or logistics space, retail services or customised delivery by industry); position the Post as the low-cost delivery channel for online parcels and wait for that third-party business to come.
This is a traditional strategy of leveraging (stuffing) the bricks and mortar. This strategy gives the semblance of true innovation. It can be compared to treading water – like "Do Less", the Post is splashing about but not really getting anywhere very fast.
A better response strategy for Posts in industrialized markets
Do Different – Change, Capitalize and Connect:
Change: Move from a traditionally hierarchical and political culture to an innovation culture. Posts need inspiring and inclusive leadership that listens, encourages ideas, leads by example, focuses on long-term growth and rallies employees and customers alike via an articulated, concise idea or vision that ignites excitement and expresses what the company wants to be.
Capitalize: E-retailers are selling and shipping products to China and Asia. Help them sell, ship more products abroad and the Post will make more money.
China Post and TOM Group operate ule.com. The site offers a very wide range of products to Chinese consumers on behalf of retailers from China and worldwide. China Post's over 50,000 post offices also provide over-the-counter sales, services and a dial-in service hotline for Ule. Australia Post, New Zealand Post, Post Denmark Deutche Post, Poste Italiana and others already have agreements with China Post.
Posts in France, Australia, Singapore, Italy and others signed agreements with Alibaba. The Australia Post agreements with Alibaba allow e-retailers to sell via Tmall.com more easily and Australian consumers to use Alipay gift cards from Australia Post on Tmall.com and Taobao alike. The strategy helps the Australia Post parcel business both ways – outgoing and incoming.
Connect: Connect warehousing, logistics, delivery and customer service capability. Speed-up the delivery process, increase delivery options, provide real-time tracking and lower overall cost for customers. Partner and integrate with a major e-retailer.
China Post signed an agreement with Alibaba to boost Alibaba's presence in lower-tier cities. The two opened up their warehouses, processing centers and delivery resources to each other, building an e-commerce logistics platform in an effort to develop new business and new markets.
Finnish postal operator Posti Group (Itella) has been investing in warehousing, automated e-commerce fulfillment process and delivery systems. It formed a partnership with e-commerce marketplace Mitäsaisiolla.fi (MSO.fi), a grouping of 200 e-commerce merchants. The alliance will offer online merchants a market platform and logistics service as a single solution including better customer service and faster delivery times.
According to Postal Technology International, Alibaba and SingPost formed a strategic partnership in June 2014, which included Alibaba acquiring a 10% stake in the group allowing SingPost to accelerate its transformation into a regional e-commerce logistics specialist to pursue a market forecast to be worth $1 trillion (USD) in sales by 2020. Now Alibaba is now looking to increase this to nearly 15%. Alongside this, Alibaba will invest up to approximately S$92m (US$67.9m) in QSI for a 34% equity stake in the subsidiary. SingPost will hold the remaining 66%. Alibaba will also make use of SingPost's cross-border e-commerce logistics services, including delivery of products into the postal company's expanding network of self-service parcel locker terminals called POPStations.
A better response strategy for Posts in emerging markets
Where mail volume is very low, the post office can't just mimic Posts in industrialized markets. It must chart its own course and become the connecting infrastructure for the delivery of postal, retail and other relevant agency services that benefit its people.
Do Different – Expand, Extend and Earn:
Expand: Networks are typically too small, keeping costs high and inhibiting economies of scale. Posts in emerging markets must grow their networks quickly through micro-franchising, thereby opening many more low-cost post offices in small businesses as well as gaining visibility and relevance. In June 2015, Carel Alexandre, Director General of L'Office des postes d'Haïti (OPH) and Bishar Hussein, Director General of the UPU, announced that Haiti would expand its network of post offices through franchises.
Extend: Offer new retail products and services that people need, want and are willing to pay for. Provide agency services on behalf of other organizations (Government Departments, banks or money transfer institutions, NGOs, utilities and telecoms); sell FedEx and UPS products and sell products on behalf of NGO's and retailers (solar lanterns and radios, water purifiers, reading glasses, health products, mosquito nets, etc.). Provide online buying and pick-up at the post office. Promote e-commerce by adertising key products.
Earn: The goal of any organization must be to become viable, sustainable and profitable. It is important to have attainable targets and a growth plan that will enable the Post to reach its goal.
"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." Robert Kennedy
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How should Posts respond to the challenges of the digital world? How much of these strategic options is about business models and new technologies and how much is about leadership, change management and innovative ideas?
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