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December 24, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
STMicro and Advantest create an advanced test cell to help improve efficiency of semiconductor testing and overall operations.
Swiss-based worldwide manufacturer of electronics and semiconductor technology, STMicroelectronics announced its recent collaboration with Advantest Corporation. Advantest is an industry leader in automated testing technologies used to verify the performance, quality, and reliability of semiconductors. Together, Advantest and STMicro developed a cutting-edge fully-automated final-test cell system. The system is hoped to be beneficial to global customers wishing to improve overall equipment efficiency and quality in semiconductor test and packaging operations.
STMicro and Advantest jointly developed the final-test cell system. Image used courtesy of STMicro
What is This Test Cell System?
For industrial plant and warehouse owners, system operators, and engineers, the performance of employers, the machines they utilize, and streamlined workflows allowing for minimal production downtime are all important factors to successful operations.
The final-test cell developed by both STMicro and Advantest has been developed to help reduce downtime, ensure lot testability, and smart re-testing. For this, a wide range of predictive-maintenance and operational features have been incorporated into its design.
The advanced test cell is constituted of Advantest's T2000 SoC test system and M4841 tri-temp automotive handler. It also comes with a fleet of Autonomous Robotic Vehicles (ARVs). The ARVs are programmed to transport trays of devices between the material repository and handler. This process is made operational through an ST Test Cell Controller (STCC). The tester and handler are controlled and monitored through the STCC software which also interfaces with ST's Manufacturing Execution System (MES).This is a real-time Industry 4.0 tracking system that manages work in process and activity of equipment within a facility. More advanced interconnected hardware and software systems utlizing smart technology are fast becoming the framework for factories of the future. Part of making these factories materialize depends on the optimization of plant structure, plant processes, and plant digitization. Manufacturing facilities are turning to automation and complex machine learning as part of the digital transformation of their processes and operations.
In a recent news release Fabio Gualandris provided his comments: "We have numerous ongoing projects addressing automation, analytics, and robotization across our global back-end operations, all designed to make our manufacturing processes more efficient and to meet the increasingly complex needs of our customers." Gualandris is Executive Vice President, Head of STMicroelectronics' Back-End Manufacturing & Technology organization. Gualandris added: "The close collaboration with Advantest is a good example of what can be achieved to support a network of fabs that tests billions of chips a year."
Advantest's M4841 Test Handler. Image used courtesy of Advantest
The final-test cell system developed by STMicro and Advantest combines hardware and software that allows for fully automated test operations. These operations utilize machine learning and smart monitoring to help increase yields and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), while also helping to cut the cost-of-ownership (COO).
"Helping our customers achieve a fully 'lights off' automated semiconductor test production floor is one of our strategic goals," said Yoshiaki Yoshida, Advantest President and CEO in the same news release. Yoshida continued to add: "We are proud to partner with ST on this venture, which enables them to achieve their operational goals of employing ARVs and overhead transport to strategically improve their test-floor efficiencies. Advantest's test cell is designed for this purpose, with our M4841 handler delivering an abundance of unique intelligent features that give customers a significant advantage in an evolving semiconductor supply chain.
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Adaptation and Inclusive Development: Ensuring That Nobody's Left Behind
Posted by vositha in Climate Change, Sustainable Development, UNFCCC
adaptation, climate change, NAPAs, NAPs, UNFCCC, Youssef Nassef
As the impacts of climate change increase in severity, and are felt on a daily basis, adapting to climate change has become one of the main aspects of addressing the adverse effects of climate change. Coordinator for the Adaptation Programme at the UNFCCC, Youssef Nassef, shared his views on why adaptation is vital when speaking of solutions to climate change, and how working on it is of great importance.
Addressing Climate Adaptation
Mitigation has been, and is still in many states, the key focus over decades at the climate change negotiations as well as the actions on the ground. This is due to the fact that in order to maintain the increase of world's temperature at a level that is healthy for its ecosystems' survival, cutting down of fossil fuel emissions is pivotal. However some effects of climate change are irreversible, and we need to find other means of addressing them.
Speaking on the concept of adaptation and its importance, Mr Nassef said, "Climate change is bound to affect people's lives, livelihoods and assets. Adaptation is the means by which people can fend off the potential damage arising from the adverse effects of climate change, and can take advantage of any opportunities afforded by these changes. The countries that have realised its importance the most are those who are already suffering from extreme climatic events or those whose population has experienced observed changes within their lifetime that are attributable to climate change."
He also highlighted the element of resilience and the way in which people's vulnerability impacts their ability to adapt to climate change impacts.
"The capacity to adapt is very much linked to the level of human development of a society. Fortunately, the international community has developed mechanisms, such as the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, that provide frameworks for all countries to be able to rigorously assess their vulnerabilities and identify and prioritize their adaptive responses," he said.
Working on NAPs
Established under the Cancun Adaptation Framework, the NAP process enables Parties to formulate and implement NAPs as a means of identifying medium- and long-term adaptation needs, and developing and implementing strategies and programmes to address those needs.
"The NAP process is picking up nicely in different parts of the world. The process is generic enough to accommodate different approaches that countries may wish to undertake, or have already undertaken even prior to the establishment of the NAP process. There are a few Least Developed Countries that are close to finalising the formulation of their NAPs, and a few non-LDCs that are also progressing well, with the mainstreaming of adaptation into planning processes being placed at the center of their efforts," explained Mr Nassef.
He also explained that the NAP process is a country driven process which allows for it to respond to the needs of each country. While the process envisages efforts to support countries in the development of NAPs, it remains the decision of each country how it wishes to embark on the process.
"Given its longer term outlook and its link to the development goals of each country, the NAP process is by default a very country-driven process, and so there is little room for direct replication across contexts," he added.
UNFCCC has received National Adaptation Programme of Actions (NAPAs) from 50 countries among which are the South Asian countries Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives. Out of the countries in the region, Sri Lanka has commenced the preparation of its National Adaptation Plan for climate change, which is titled National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (NCCAP) which is due to be released for validation in April 2015.
Speaking on sharing of knowledge among countries, Mr. Nassef added that the UNFCCC is hopeful that the LDC Expert Group will be in a position to share good practices and lessons learned soon, once a critical mass of feedback has been received from countries that have made sufficient progress in their NAP process.
Overcoming Challenges & "Adapting Forward"
Mr. Nassef spoke also on what he sees as the most challenging aspect of addressing adaptation and responded that it is the framing adaptation in a manner that is forward looking that creates the challenge.
"What is most challenging to adaptation is framing it in a context of "adapting forward" to a desired future state of development. Unlike mitigation where a country may strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to past levels, countries should visualize adaptation as one of the components that support their achievement of their future developmental vision," he said.
He further elaborated that when a catastrophe happens and assets are damaged, one does not rebuild them in the same way as in the past – with the same vulnerabilities that rendered them liable to such damage; one rebuilds them incorporating a level of resilience commensurate with a conscious vision of the future environment and aspirations.
"This is not just applicable to physical assets, but also to policies, livelihoods, productivity and other aspects of development which may feature in a country's future vision," he added.
UNFCCC and Its Role in Adaptation
The UNFCCC process catalyses adaptation and provides overall guidance to its assessment, planning and implementation. This has generated a number of supportive mechanisms. These include a knowledge hub for adaptation known as the Nairobi Work Programme. The work of the UNFCCC further involves a process for the identification and implementation by Least Developed Countries (LDCs) of their urgent and immediate adaptation needs – the NAPA process, and a process for the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans.
Explaining further the role of the UNFCCC, Mr Nassef added, "The UNFCCC process also mandated the establishment of a number of funds under its financial mechanism, as well as a set of provisions to support the development and transfer of technology. This allows the provision of a comprehensive framework that supports the whole life cycle of adaptation."
Multi-stakeholder Involvement in Addressing Adaptation
Multi-stakeholder involvement in the framing of policies and actions on adaptation is vital for pro-poor and pro-vulnerable adaptation policies.
Speaking on the inclusivity of stakeholders in the work on adaptation supported by the UNFCCC Secreatariat, Mr Nassef said, "The UNFCCC secretariat engages a wide range of stakeholders in support of the adaptation regime."
He also sees the engagement of stakeholders as a challenging task while also an opportunity to create ownership for actions and policies on adaptation.
"Stakeholder involvement is indeed a challenge, but also a great opportunity for collaborative work. It is a challenge because ministries in governments are usually divided by sector, but adaptation is a multi-sectorial concept. It is at the same time a great opportunity because, as a result of the climate change discourse, countries are being enabled to develop processes and methods by which such interdisciplinary work is elevated to a new level."
Mr Nassef further stressed the benefits of broader representation to ensure that it is an inclusive process.
"The multiple stakeholders involved in the adaptation process need not be just government entities, but actually representatives of each and every segment of society and of its livelihoods. The need for broad representation of all segments of society makes the engagement of civil society organizations paramount."
"The role of this comprehensive and balanced set of engaged stakeholders is to ensure that all aspects of vulnerability, whether associated with gender, demography, sector, region, ecosystem, industry, or otherwise, is taken into account in planning for adaptation. It is an integrative process which teaches us a lot about inclusive development planning under which nobody is left behind," he concluded.
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Pierce Freelon is an inspiration. He's a musician, politician, and educator. He has a brand new record called 'Black to the Future' which just came out a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed learning from him and hearing all about his inspiration(s) for making music. Make sure to listen all the way to the end to hear the song 'Braid My Hair'. Continue reading Episode #279 – Pierce Freelon on the site.
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It's our season finale! We can't believe we finally made it here. One question we asked every participant on the show this season was especially important for us. Why? To help you. That question was: What would you tell your younger self? Today we're hearing the story of our awesome host, Samantha Logan. Let's hear what she would say. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn't have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix's All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don't sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com...more
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The class action lawsuit you've heard Mikaeel talk about here is La Rose et al. vs. Her Majesty the Queen. It argues these youth are already being harmed by climate change, and the federal government is violating their rights to life, liberty and security and is failing to protect essential public trust resources. The youth also allege that their government's conduct violates their right to equality, since youth are disproportionately affected by the effects of the climate emergency. You can read more about that lawsuit and get involved in your own way tackling climate change here. Now, as we come to the end of this unforgettable year, we must let you know we've come to our final episode. We would like to thank all the tweens and teens who had the courage to share their stories with us. Many of them had to become their own recording engineers during the pandemic, too. Hopefully their journey into podcasting doesn't end here. Thank you for subscribing to CBC Mic Drop. It has been such an honour to be able to share these stories with you. You can continue to reach us at micdrop@cbc.ca and be part of our little universe @cbcmicdrop on Instagram. Happy holidays from all of us! Until we meet again, stay strong, stay kind, and be true to yourselves. Shari, Carrie and Ellen, the CBC Mic Drop team....more
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Today, we're bringing you a very special episode about the upcoming election! Even though the voting age in the United States is 18 years old, kids can still have a say in the election. So we collected messages from kids around the country, telling us why it's so important to go out there and vote! If you like the episode please leave us a review on iTunes! We would love to hear how you like our first season of episodes! You can follow Activist, You! on twitter and instagram @activistyoupod, and follow Lindz @lindzamer on twitter and instagram!...more
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By: Amber O'Connor, program manager II
Sunday, March 8 was International Women's Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. According to the International Women's Day website, there is no one group or organization in charge of this day and its celebration, "International Women's Day is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action – whatever that looks like globally at a local level."
Following activity at the "1910 second International Conference of Working Women held in Copenhagen. A woman named Clara Zetkin … tabled the idea of an International Women's Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day – a Women's Day – to press for their demands. The conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women's clubs – and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament – greeted Zetkin's suggestion with unanimous approval and thus International Women's Day was the result." On March 19, 1911 the first International Women's Day event was held in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. More than one million people participated. The rest is history.
Over its 100+ year history, the intent and focus of International Women's Day has evolved and in some parts of the world, is celebrated differently. In many countries, it is a national holiday. Russia celebrates the day by sharing and purchasing flowers. In Italy the day, called la Festa della Donna, is celebrated with mimosa blossoms, a long-time tradition thought to have come after World War Two. What remains today that all celebrations include is the focus on women's achievements, commitments to their work, communities, and their families– and the need for equality.
IWD's 2020 theme is #EachforEqual. "An equal world is an enabled world ."
To celebrate the spirit of the day, we asked ACT team members to reflect on inspirational women in their lives. Below are a few of those reflections.
Alex Casillas, PhD, Principal Research Psychologist
My abuelita (grandmother) was orphaned at a young age and had to drop out of school after fourth grade in order to help her family financially. She worked hard all of her life (well into her 70s) and understood the importance of getting a good education. Because of the values that she instilled in her children and grandchildren, her four grandkids are all college graduates as well as advanced degree holders (one a masters degree, another a PhD)—not bad for a first generation of immigrants!
In addition to her attitudes toward education, she modeled the characteristics that—research now shows—are important to be successful in school, work, and life: persistence, resilience, optimism, and empathy. Although she has been gone for 15 years, she continues to inspire me every day.
Amber O'Connor, Program Manager II
My mom, Terri Schutterle.
My mom has the biggest heart and accepts people for who they are. I know this is where I learned to meet people where they are and to always be willing to lend a hand. She is ready to jump in and help, no matter the ask. Even in retirement she continues to put others first, volunteering for the community food bank making sure people have what they need and caring for my 98-year-old grandmother.
Thanks for teaching me this at a young age, Mom, so that I could pass it on to my kids!
Tina Gridiron, VP, Philanthropic Partnerships
Many women have inspired me over the years. These women have been relatives, friends, professional colleagues, mentors, mentees, interns, famous and ignored by the paparazzi. Some of these women are alive today and give me unconditional support through their words, their smiles and their warm hugs. Others have passed on and I am inspired by their legacy and the memory of their courage.
But, more importantly, with each and every woman who has inspired me, the words of Maya Angelou best describe them, as "Phenomenal Women". Indeed, the most influential women I know are grounded in what they believe, committed to action and always thankful for the gifts and blessings in their life. These women are best described in Maya Angelou's famous poem Phenomenal Women and through the words of this poem I am challenged and encouraged to strive, reflect, and grow each and every day.
Maya Angelou is a woman who I truly admire. But, I am most inspired by the beauty of her words and how those words are captured in the lives and voices of the many influential women in my life.
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Her eloquence, her beauty, and most of all her humanitarian efforts.
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My mom, Nancy Aiko Arakawa Larimore
While she was never one to draw attention to herself, my mother lived an extraordinary life, and through her example she taught her kids big lessons about perseverance, humility, sacrifice and service. She was a teenager living in Tokyo, Japan during World War II and saw both the horrors and hardship of war, and the beauty of family and culture all around her.
After the war, she met and married my father, a mixed race US soldier in the Army's First Cavalry division who was among the first to enter Japan as part of the US occupation forces, and who returned to Japan a few years later in the early years of what became a military career that spanned three decades.
As a military wife, my mom left the only country she'd known and spent the next several decades traveling the globe, having four kids who were born on three different continents, before my parents returned to the US. She was a role model for strength, cultural versatility, determination, and integrity, and seeing how hard she worked to learn English, navigate issues around culture, race and injustice, and fiercely protect and nurture her kids continues to be a powerful source of inspiration in my life.
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For our readers today we have selected one of the famous comedians not only in America but also across the globe known by name of Rickey Smiley. Our guide will help you explore near about every possible fact and personal information available at the moment of this celebrity. So sit back and enjoy this joy ride of information.
Rickey Smiley is a tall African American man that measures at height of 6 feet and weighs around 85 kg. His facial features are charming that are accompanied with his short curly black hairs and brown eyes. His physique is impressive for a man of 48 years of age which he maintains by regularly exercising. He is one of the few comedians that make their comedic act funnier even dressing up sharply in formal suits.
Broderick Rickey Smiley is not only known for his comedic act instead he is a man of many talents. Over the course of his long career, Rickey has worked as TV host, actor and radio personality. Most of his fame was because of his Prank Call program on radio. To let the fans know about his career we have gathered up following brief details.
As a host, Rickey appeared for the 2000's BET season. He was the host for Comic View episode.
Rickey has made his appearances on following shows as well.
In his stand up comedy routines, Rickey smiley has brought up following fictional characters.
In 2004, Rickey was hired by KBFB radio station located in Dallas, Texas as the morning show personality. It was this show that raised his popularity graph with his Prank Call segment.
Rickey was offered a deal by Syndicate One, an affiliation of Radio One for working to take their show nationwide. The show was named as The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
Rickey is talented when it comes to comedy and can apply it to nearly everything. He released many humorous songs and one of his famous songs is Roll Tide.
Rickey Smiley made multiple appearances in filmography but the most noted one was in Ice Cube's movie named Friday after Next.
Most of his fans know him for his Prank Calls on radio and few of his famous Prank Call titles are as follows.
There are almost six Prank Call albums released by Rickey Smiley.
Few of the amazing facts about Rickey Smiley are as follows.
He graduated from the Alabama State University in Montgomery.
His social media account on Facebook has about 3 million followers while on twitter the number is in 1.5 millions.
He is the founder of the Rickey Smiley Foundation for helping underserved communities.
He launched his first book by name of "Stand by your truth" in 2017 and the book is on its way to become a best seller.
As we all know that Rickey Smiley is one of the best comedians in America and to be best in comedy is a hard thing to achieve. His talent is evident from his work for more than 15 years in the TV and film comedies. Besides being on these shows, Rickey also performs for stand up acts for various private businesses. All of this work in jobs and sol acts has earned him quite a huge net worth over the years. He currently is estimated to have a net worth of about 5 million US dollars. His annual salary from his contract with Syndicate One sis rumored to be in few hundred thousand dollars too. He is living his life with open heart and spending is money on his friends and family by occasionally hosting big family dinners. With the current state of his career his net worth is not looking to diminish instead it is on the rise.
Rickey Smiley lives in Birmingham but the residential address is kept a secret because of private reasons.
Rickey Smiley likes to keep low profile on his family background that is why we still do not know who his parents are and what are their name. The only information he provides is about them being alive. He is African American by ethnicity and that is it on his parents account.
Not available. However Rickey stated that the inspiration for being a comedian came to him from his father. He was the one that boosted him to pursue comedy.
Rickey ahs many nephew and nieces and that is for sure that he has siblings. However their identities are also not available for general public.
Rickey Smiley is father to four children. Two of them are his own biological sons and the two of them are daughters which are adopted. Their names are as follows.
Although Smiley has four children but there is no mother of the child on scene. Many asked him about his wife, girlfriend or the mother of children but he has kept the silence over the matters. Some suspected that he was sexually gay orientated but he denied all of the notions. The information about his life partner if there is any is to be made public by Smiley himself.


I've a meeting with God in the garden behind the house. (Oh! yes, there are some stunning beauties in God's creation, but not of the kind you might find out on a Saturday night, ok?).
I listen to the plants grow.
This would be just like a jungle if I were the size of a Lego man... how cool would that be!
My gaze ceases to wander, my eyes focus in and narrow as I take in the sight before me with growing disappointment. Before me extends the very essence of 'the axis of evil' (to be said in a deep bass).
The far end of the garden is full of thorns, tarnati... deep breath, one, two (there, I never said it!).
My faith is like this garden too, God takes it as it is!
Hmmm?... What if I tried to see things differently?
– In the name of Christ, I cut you! And you! Ouch! #*@! Take that, and that! Aha! Hey you! Unhealthy tie to the past! Snap!
I lop off the clinging thorns and as I do so, the thorns of my past life loosen their grip on me.
Oops! Something's moving out there!
One day, an elderly person gave me some amazing, brand new leather gloves, just like that – it was a bit strange, but hey... Thanks to them, I can now grab hold of handfuls of thorns with no ill-effects. These gloves make me think of how we are made righteous in the eyes of God when we entrust our life to Christ.
I strongly advise against entering into this spiritual combat unless you're completely protected by this righteousness!!!
However, wear and tear has resulted in a teeny little hole in one of the fingers of the glove (the middle finger! Why am I not surprised...). And all too often, it's this unprotected area that gets hurt, sometimes even to the point of drawing blood.
– Lord, is there a part of my life which I haven't put into your hands?
A week later, the backyard looks very different.
– What's next, God? What's happening in the backyard of my own life?
– The Light of Israel will become a fire, their Holy One a flame; in a single day it will burn and consume his thorns and his briers!
... I would have preferred an instant transformation, but a promise of change from God is pretty good too!
The sun can now get right down into every corner of the garden, the tender shoots of new grass can finally start to flourish. My children (and their children and grand-children too) will be able to walk here in their bare feet with not a worry in the world, relaxing in the gentle warmth of summer evenings.
And what's more, there'll never be a time when they can remember seeing the garden in any other state.
Your troubles do not define your destiny... fight the good fight!


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Climate change is having an increasingly big impact on communities across eastern Ethiopia. With poor rainfall and recurrent drought, people's health and livelihoods are at risk.
Insufficient supplies of safe water and a lack of food mean that the young, elderly and displaced populations without access to government resources become malnourished and risk catching water-borne diseases. Increasing tensions are also growing as competition for resources grows.
The lack of rain is reducing pastoralist communities' herds and economic capital weaken in strength and number. As livestock becomes malnourished, household poverty is sadly increasing.
For people across Ethiopia, life is incredibly challenging:
11.5 million people require emergency food aid (UN World Food Programme, 2019)
Almost 30% of the population are living in poverty (UNDP, 2019)
Around 4 out of every 10 children suffer from moderate to severe stunting (UNICEF, 2019)
65% of women and girls (aged 15-49 years) have undergone FGM/C (UNICEF, 2017)
Although the climate is not consistent the poor rainfall is regular, which leaves communities across Ethiopia in desperate need of water. Thousands of families have even migrated to other areas in hope of better access to water. With no food or clean water, children become ill and malnourished with many dying young.
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Islamic Relief began working in Ethiopia during the severe droughts in 2000-2002 by delivering emergency food and clean water. As Ethiopia is prone to natural disasters we regularly conduct emergency relief projects, most recently in the 2011 famine that struck East Africa which affected over 12 million people.
We work on long-term development projects to improve access to healthcare, education, water and sanitation, with the aim of getting to the roots of poverty.
We also work towards giving communities food security, protecting them from future disasters by helping them prepare in advance, as well as giving livelihoods support so that families can start providing for themselves.
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In Oklahoma, 38 tribal nations produce a $10.8 billion impact through 87,000 jobs every year.
$3.5 billion of Washington state's GSP comes from American Indian reservations activity.
Minnesota tribal nations contribute $2.75 billion through jobs and household income.
The report "Growing Economies in Indian Country: Taking Stock of Progress and Partnerships" by The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System identified challenges and recommendations for tribal nations. The report was based on the input of 600 participants, which included 100 tribal representatives representing 63 tribes.
The Fed found that there were common constraints to economic development and growth for tribes. Constraints included capital deficiencies, regulations on restricted land use, underdeveloped infrastructure, and insufficient research data. Other limitations for tribal nations included low capacity and lack of collaboration between regions. Such limitations could have the effect of decreasing confidence among lenders and investors, and in turn make it tougher for tribal nations to establish financial security, capitalize on new opportunities, or conduct private sector investing.
Untying these constraints while resolving unique Native American community challenges is no easy feat. Some tribal communities and governments do not have the capacity or expertise to develop a comprehensive financial plan, establish management systems, conduct due diligence, or strategically drive growth. But with the right expertise or mentor, tribes are empowered to ensure revenue is stable and grows over time. An interim executive or interim CFO can create and execute a strategic plan that addresses both the unique and complex nature of tribal governance while boosting economic development.
An interim executive is not the same thing as a full-time employee. There are no long-term contracts or additions to permanent overhead costs. The risk is low for tribes engaging a leader to assess what is working and what isn't, while identifying untapped areas of opportunity and creating an action plan to capture the best alternatives. This assessment period allows everyone to see if there is chemistry and cultural fit within the organization, and ensure tribal leadership and the executive are aligned in strategy, planning and proposed implementation.
As tribes thrive and provide more resources for their communities, they can suffer from growing pains. For some tribes they do not have the experience to deal with complex growth. For example, tribal nations that manage a portfolio are faced with increased complexity as their portfolio expands and becomes more diverse.
Miami Nation Enterprises (MNE), the economic division and holding company of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, is one such example. With 17 portfolio companies ranging from construction and furniture manufacturing, to ambulance services and casinos, MNE is essential in supporting their community with funds for education, insurance benefits for elders, and additional indispensable services. The Council came to InterimExecs when they realized they needed a great CEO to assess their portfolio of companies and develop an action plan to improve revenue streams and create new, powerful opportunities for the tribe.
"I actually believe interim is a really great resource for other tribal leaders if they find themselves in a position where they have all these businesses and they don't have someone to take the reins," said Chief Doug Lankford of the Miami Tribe.
To sustain financial growth and security, it is imperative that the tribe's numerous stakeholders are reassured, legal infrastructure is in place, governance is stable, proper policies are developed, and collaboration between Native American small businesses is strong. For MNE, an interim CEO with a background in private equity funds and driving business growth across a range of portfolio companies developed and implemented a long-term strategic plan that is sustainable.
Interim executives also bring years of experience and wisdom that can help cultivate strong tribal regional collaboration and forge new partnerships between tribes and other entities. InterimExecs matched an Alaska Native Corporation with an Interim CEO who is forging relationships with organizations that can focus on 8(a) business development and other federal programs and opportunities. Through strategic collaboration on Native American business grants, fund development, business partnerships, and marketing programs, Native American companies and tribes are well-positioned for economic prosperity, and overall support of the tribe and community.
Tribal governments and their communities must maneuver through unique challenges to economic development, but a seasoned interim executive can strategically roadmap a path to success, and execute with speed. Whether an interim CEO improves profitability, an interim CFO establishes best financial practices, or an interim COO drives operational excellence, tribes benefit by becoming more economically stable for the long haul with the confidence that their cultural heritage and Native American communities will benefit today and for future generations.


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When it comes to movies, we invariably gravitate towards gangster flicks here at Coolector HQ so we were delighted when we came across Dillinger Corp and their fantastic series of T-shirts inspired by one of the most iconic and famous gangsters out there, John Dillinger.
Dillinger was a bank robber who operated during the Depression era in the United States and soon became known across the country and, if you think you recognise the name, Dillinger was played by Johnny Depp in the movie, Public Enemies.
Dillinger Corp T-shirts are the brain child of designer and illustrator, Nick Harrison, and takes their design inspiration from the colourful lifestyle of Dillinger himself. Take a look at a few of the best below:
It is abundantly clear that we love our typography inspired tees here at The Coolector and we you sprinkle a bit of gangster awesomeness into the mix, we were always going to be sold. Dillinger Corp T-shirts might be a newcomer to the market but they've wasted no time in creating an impressive collection of tees.
If you in the market for some T-shirts with a bit of edge this summer, you'll definitely not go too far wrong with these ace offerings from Dillinger Corp and the fact that they've got one of America's most iconic gangsters as their inspiration is the icing on the cake.
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Living in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesotans have come to take water for granted. We expect water will always be there when we need it. However, as the population has grown, so has the number of households and the demand for water. More and more manufacturing processes are using water that is not recycled. The amount of available water is actually decreasing.
Studies by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources DNR), the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) and other professionals who study groundwater indicate the levels of water in the aquifers are declining. The recharge or replenishing of the groundwater takes years and years. With declining supply and increasing demand/use, it raises the question of how dependable our water supply will be into the future, short and long term.
The City of Blaine as a whole uses an average of 2.3 billion gallons of water a year, or 6.38 million gallons a day. That's enough to fill Laddie Lake 31 times!
July records the highest usage at over 392 million gallons for the month. June, July and August are the three highest usage months with over 1 billion gallons used on average for those months.
The lowest usage month is February at 119 million gallons on average, with the three lowest months being January, February and March with an average of 376 million gallons for the three months.
Each household in Blaine uses 88,400 gallons per year, or 22,100 gallons per quarter; or enough water to fill 134 bathtubs every month!
An average of 36,568 gallons per household is used in June, July and August (highest 3 months), and an average of 13,030 in January, February and March (lowest three months).
Considerably more water is used during the summer months and the obvious answer to the source of that increase is lawn irrigation/watering. National studies show that 30% of the water used by an average household in the summer is to water lawns and gardens.
To put this into perspective, lawns in our area only need 1 inch to 1.5 inches of water each week to maintain a healthy, green lawn. That includes whatever rain falls in that week. One inch of rain on an average yard equals about 900 gallons of water.
An irrigation system, depending on the type of sprinkler heads used, will put out 12 gallons of water per minute. Watering for 30 minutes per day will use 2,520 gallons per week, and many people will run their system every day. Your lawn only needs about 900 gallons per week.
Purchase a soil moisture meter (usually $30 or less). This will tell you if your lawn actually needs water, helping you water less frequently. Works whether you water by hose or irrigation system. It will pay for itself in one season!
If you have an irrigation system, you might also add a water sensor. This will prevent the system from turning on when it is raining.
Check your irrigation system or hose/sprinkler for leaks; repair those you find.
Make sure your sprinkler heads are aimed at your lawn. Watering the street, driveway and sidewalk only wastes water.
Don't water between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Watering during the hot hours of the day will cause much of the water to evaporate and may cause burning on the grass blades and flower leaves. The best time to water is between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
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JeffcoPols.com
Jefferson County, CO
No matter who Julie Williams is comparing to Nazis, it's gross
by: Jason Salzman July 23, 2015 at 9:29 PM MDT
(Promoted by Colorado Pols)
Julie Williams of the Jefferson County School Board.
Jeffco School Board member Julie Williams hopped on her Facebook page July 14 and shared a link titled, "How did the Nazis control education?"
"Controlling education was a way of taking over the minds of children from kindergarten to university," reads the article, published by Yad Vesham The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority. "Education was a major tool by which the Nazis' racial policies were promoted and implemented. "In Nazi Germany, no one was allowed to think for themselves," states the piece.
The post is shocking and confusing, which is in keeping with Williams behavior generally.
So I tried calling Williams so she could explain why she posted it, and to confirm, but I haven't heard back yet.
Is Williams trying to say that the teachers, students, and others who've opposed the Jeffco School Board's reforms are Nazis, because they're getting involved and expressing their views about education policy?
Is Williams implying that the folks trying to remove her from the Jeffco School Board are Nazis, or at least acting like them, because they want different education policies than the ones Williams has backed?
Is Williams trying to say that the Common Core curriculum is backed by Nazis who want a Nazi-like takeover of America?
No matter what she's trying to say by posting the Nazi article, it's deep-sigh inappropriate and gross. You don't accuse your opponents of acting like Nazis unless…they're actually factually acting like Nazis. And obviously no none is doing so on either side of this debate.
davebarnes says:
July 24, 2015 at 7:33 AM MDT
She is signaling — that soon — the JeffCo School Board will require certain children to wear pink triangles or yellow stars.
mamajama55 says:
That this woman continues to push nonsense like this, even just on a Facebook page, is more evidence that she should not have any power at all over kid's educations in Jeffco.
And of course, it's more of the same Tea Party self-serving script – "I'm a victim- I disagree patriotically, and you mean liberals are just like the Nazis trying to silence me."
Progressicat says:
Apparently, Ms. Williams has realized that she is bad at Facebook. The page is no longer available.
So, was she trying to express concern or just offering some tips?
Chickenheed says:
Her level of stupidity cannot be contained. She'll find another way to show it.
If this is what she lets out in public, imagine what kind of stupidity she spews in private.
That post is still up on Williams non-public page. As well as this gem.
Mind you, common-core standards are part of the Colorado Department of Education supported curriculum; all school districts in Colorado have to teach to these standards. the pacing and planning guides are based on common core standards. The only "health" related standards CO seems to have adopted are physical education standards. Nothing about teaching sex education, although buildings and districts can choose to incorporate age-appropriate teaching on parenting and family planning. .
This is left up to school buildings to best fit their own populations. And Williams is calling her state mandated curriculum standards "pornography". Sheesh.
And then she is equating the updating of No Child Left Behind (which guides schools in providing special education and english learner services) to the devastation after a tornado.
Williams continues to irresponsibly undermine public education with these hyperbolic posts.
Education is not Williams priority, even though it's supposed to be her mission as a School Board member.
But the irresponsible, over-the-top posts are in line with her avowed tea party affiliation. Tea Party politics is Williams' priority.
gaf says:
Another take on the Tea Party:
http://weeklysift.com/2014/08/11/not-a-tea-party-a-confederate-party/
JeffcoDemo says:
The gift that keeps on giving. Thank you Ms. Williams.
While there is certainly room for legitimate disagreement on the optimal content of common core curricula, I think trying to "cleanse" the teaching of US history of anything that might be viewed in a negative light, as Williams and friends sought unsuccessfully to do, is both more Nazi like and more Soviet Communist like, just call it more totalitarian like, than anything ever dreamed of by the proponents of common core.
Gilpin Guy says:
Accuse your opponents of doing what you are really trying to do. Pot meet Kettle.
Or Karl Rove.
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City did me proud, says birthday boy Goater
Colin Thompson
Updated: Feb 27, 2018 04:17 PM
Shaun Goater got his birthday wish after Manchester City lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Unanswered goals from Sergio Agüero, Vincent Kompany, the captain and man of the match, and David Silva swept City to a convincing 3-0 triumph to make Goater's 48th birthday all the more sweeter.
"What a Birthday I've had @ManCity winning 3-0," Goater said in a tweet with an attached photo of him celebrating with Agüero, the City and Argentina striker. "Great evening in a cozy bar and then a few photos after. Happy Birthday to me."
The former North Village and Bermuda forward praised City manager Pep Guardiola in a postgame interview with the English Football League.
"Pep Guardiola was brought here to win trophies and this is the first one available and he's able to win that so he will be hugely, hugely happy with this," Goater said. "This will build huge momentum. The players had belief but the belief has just gone up another notch.
"The team performed really well. Fortunate to ride a bit of luck early on. But at the end of the day, we won the trophy and I think the players will go on with a lot of confidence."
Goater said City's comfortable win exceeded his expectations.
"I thought it would've been a lot closer, but we've come away very comfortable winners," he said. "Arsenal are no easy team to beat. But City made a convincing win of it so a lot of credit goes to Pep Guardiola and Manchester City."
Goater, who scored 84 goals in 184 appearances in five years with City, also featured on Football Today TV.
"I thought the boys really started to come together in the second half," he said.
"I thought the whole game was really good, and I would as a City fan. But when we think about the players, Kompany, I'm really pleased for him because he's really struggled with injuries but he pops up with a vital goal that makes City be more comfortable."
Goater also touched on Agüero's sublime lob that opened the scoring at Wembley and Silva's neat finish that put the game beyond Arsenal's reach.
"What a finish! [Agüero] makes it look simple because he's a quality striker. It's just a beautiful lob and perfectly executed," Goater said. "David Silva tends not to put away most of [his] chances inside the box but this one he takes well. It's struck like a striker."
City, who hold a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League, will renew rivalries with Arsenal when the two sides meet for the second time in five days at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
A City legend - and Sergio Agüero: Shaun Goater celebrates with the Argentina striker after the Carabao Cup final (Photograph courtesy of Shaun Goater/Twitter)
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Q: Skip the whole row, If a cell is Null in MySQL table using PHP foreach This is my code:
$cast_name_list = explode(',',$result[$x]["cast_name"]);
$cast_profile_path = explode(',',$result[$x]["cast_profile_path"]);
$cast_character = explode(',',$result[$x]["cast_character"]);

foreach( $cast_name_list as $index => $cast_name )
{
echo 'name = '.$cast_name.'
 ';
echo ' character name = '.$cast_character[$index].'
';
echo ' profile path = '.$cast_profile_path[$index].'

';
}

This is, how my data in MySQL table looks like:
cast_name       cast_character    cast_profile_path
Robert             Iron man       example.com/sdfsd.jpg
Rahul               Mohit         example.com/aadfsd.jpg
Tom                 Josh             Null
Tripp               James        example.com/zzz.jpg

What  I want:, If there is a NULL cell in the table, then the whole row will not echo.
i.e: Tom                 Josh             Null

But, this is what my code echo
name = robert
character name = Iron Man
profile path = example.com/sdfsd.jpg

name = Rahul
character name = Mohit
profile path = example.com/aadfsd.jpg

name = Tom
character name = Josh
profile path = example.com/zzz.jpg

name = Tripp
character name = James
profile path = Notice: Undefined offset: 8

Expected Output:
name = robert
character name = Iron Man
profile path = example.com/sdfsd.jpg

name = Rahul
character name = Mohit
profile path = example.com/aadfsd.jpg

name = Tripp
character name = James
profile path = Notice: example.com/zzz.jpg

Edit: Since one value is null in 3rd row, so $cast_profile_path array will contain only 4 values, while $cast_name & $cast_character contain 5 values.

A: Try this:
foreach ($cast_name_list as $index => $cast_name) {
    if (!array_key_exists($index, $cast_profile_path)) {
        continue;
    }

    echo 'name = '.$cast_name.'
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    echo ' character name = '.$cast_character[$index].'
';
    echo ' profile path = '.$cast_profile_path[$index].'

';
}

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*http://php.net/manual/en/function.array-key-exists.php

*http://php.net/manual/en/control-structures.continue.php
Note Not sure if I understand correctly, do you store values separated by comma in table columns?


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Readers: Grilled fish a favorite at Sideroads
Sideroads Food & Spirits earns third place in Daily Tribune reader survey of best fish fries in Wisconsin Rapids area.
Readers: Grilled fish a favorite at Sideroads Sideroads Food & Spirits earns third place in Daily Tribune reader survey of best fish fries in Wisconsin Rapids area. Check out this story on wisconsinrapidstribune.com: http://wrtnews.co/2m6I7nc
Caitlin Shuda, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 2:52 p.m. CT March 16, 2017 | Updated 6:21 a.m. CT March 17, 2017
Sideroads Food & Spirits earns third place in Daily Tribune reader survey of best fish fries in Wisconsin Rapids area. Caitlin Shuda/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A lunch order of grilled fish at Sideroads Food & Spirits, 251 25th Ave. N. in Wisconsin Rapids.(Photo: Caitlin Shuda/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)Buy Photo
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The "grilled fish is amazing" at Sideroads Food & Spirits, Pam and Kevin Halvorson commented on a recent Daily Tribune survey of the best fish fries in the Wisconsin Rapids area.
"Sideroads' grilled fish hands down" is the best in the area, Amanda Stoflet agreed.
More than 150 readers responded to the survey, in which Sideroads, 251 25th Ave. N. in Wisconsin Rapids, received third place. Chat-R-Box Cafe received fourth place, and the restaurants that finished in first and second will be featured on Fridays during the next two weeks.
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Owner James Marceau said the restaurant offers both grilled and deep-fried fish options, but 80 percent of the fish they prepare is ordered grilled.
The Friday fish fry menu includes one-, two- or three-piece haddock plates, a fish sandwich or a shrimp and fish fry, and all dinners are served with bread, coleslaw and choice of potato. Price ranges from $7.95 to $10.95.
Sideroads makes its own seasoning for the fish as well as homemade french fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Marceau said the restaurant has been open for 18 years and has had the same cook during that time. The recipes also have remained the same.
A deep-fried fish order at Sideroads Food & Spirits, 251 25th Ave. N. in Wisconsin Rapids. (Photo: Caitlin Shuda/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
Fish fries are an important part of Sideroads' business, Marceau said.
"Wisconsin is one of the main states that do fish fries," Marceau said. "It's tradition. People like an Old-Fashioned and a fish fry."
Marceau said the restaurant serves a lot of fish throughout the year, but it sees a spike in orders during Lent. He said several hundred people are served on Fridays, and the restaurant gets very busy by 4:30 p.m.
"We have served a half of a million pounds of fish in the last 18 years," Marceau said. "That's a lot of fish!"
Sideroads serves food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays. For more information or to order food for carryout, call 715-424-0202.
Friday fish fry specials at Sideroads Food & Spirits, 251 25th Ave. N. in Wisconsin Rapids. (Photo: Caitlin Shuda/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
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Stoke City new boy James McClean desperate to help end club's 21-month wait
'On paper we've got as good a squad as anyone in the league but on paper doesn't win you games'
Peter SmithSports reporter
James McClean is hoping to return to the Stoke City team… and hoping to help the side to their first back-to-back league wins since he joined the club.
The winger is in contention to start against Norwich after making a cameo appearance from the bench in mid-week, a medical minimum four weeks to the day after he had suffered a broken wrist.
The 29-year-old set up a goal for Tom Ince to seal Stoke's 2-0 win over Bolton that pushed them up to 16 in the Championship.
A win on Saturday would put them two points behind fifth-placed Norwich and head into a fortnight off looking up the table. It's a big box to tick, having not had successive wins in the league since January 2017.
McClean admits there has been an 'adjustment period' – for the nine internationals in Gary Rowett's squad who had never played in the Championship before this season as well as the nine summer signings – but hopefully it is starting to come together.
James McClean celebrates after opening the scoring for Stoke City against Hull. (Image: Steve Bould)
He said: "Especially with the players we have in the squad we want to be higher up the table than we are. We're searching for consistency. We're getting wins here and there but we're not getting wins on the bounce.
"But we've won in mid-week and hopefully we can take it on to Saturday to get another to take us into the international break.
"We are nine or 10 games into the season but before that a lot of the lads hadn't played at this level before and a lot of it is just an adjustment period, I think. On paper we've got as good a squad as anyone in the league but on paper doesn't win you games.
"I wouldn't say we underestimated sides but we were expected to win and when teams come out and put it up to you, it can be a bit of a shock. I think once everyone gets to grips with that, hopefully it gives us a platform."
Every word from Gary Rowett on Stoke City's long-term style, Norwich and his defence
Stoke were runaway bookies' favourites for promotion before a ball was kicked and although they are still only a relatively short 7/1, they've slipped behind West Brom, Middlesbrough, Leeds, Brentford, Sheffield United, Aston Villa and Derby in the betting.
Norwich are more or less at the same price, unbeaten in eight in league and cup and fresh from a 1-1 draw at Derby on Wednesday.
But even if the Potters still have a target on their backs after 10 years in the top flight, they have to stand up and deliver.
McClean said: "When you come down from the Premier League, it's a scalp for other teams in the league but we know that and it's up to do the business. Now we've won in mid-week it's up to us to get a run going and not wait another couple of games before we get another.
Norwich v Stoke City team news: Striker returns to training and £6m midfielder joins in 11v11 work
"Every game is important. I know that's boring to hear… but two or three wins can propel you up from the bottom to the play-offs. It's crazy. A few points separate 10 or 12 places.
"Norwich have had a decent start to the season and a win on Saturday can put us up near them. But we have to aim to win every game."
It's Stoke's first meeting with Norwich outside the Premier League since March 2008, when a goal from Mama Sidibe earned a 1-0 away win. But that was the only win out of Stoke's last trips to Carrow Road.
Gary Rowett is four unbeaten in his Championship encounters with Norwich, winning two, and Tom Ince is looking to score in four consecutive league games for the first time since he managed it with Blackpool in November 2012.
93 incredible photos of 34,000 Stoke fans, 14 heroes and THAT 5-0 win over Bolton
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There are 3 types of Afro-Cuban Rumba - Yambú, Guaguancó and Columbia i.e. brought to Cuba by the slaves of Africa. The video clip below is a Basic Yambú lesson with Twice Tropicana World Champion Rafael and 3 times Champion Yanet (who is also featured in one of the Salsa Video Clips). Both Yambú & Guaguancó are suggestive whereby the ladies tease the male & the male attempts to conquer the ladies.
The video clip below is a Guaguancó show with Jorge Camaguey with Misledys (who are also featured in one of the Salsa Video Clips). Note that a small part of their performance includes Yambú & some moves associated with Son dancing (See above). This could be another possible reason for the confusion over the name Rumba when it was introduced to non-Cubans. Guaguancó differs from Yambú because it includes a thrusting action known as a "vacunao" signifying a sexual act. The vacunao can be with any part of the man's body or with a scarf if he has one such as in the clip below.
The video clip below is Rumba Columbia show. This is traditionally only danced by men & is where they demonstrate their athletic ability, agility & speed. This is the only dance where the percussionist is supposed to follow the dancer rather than the dancer follow the beat of the drums.
The video clip below is a very entertaining mix of 2 types of Afro-Cuban Rumba Yambú for the first 3 minutes or so followed by Guaguancó in show by Homero Gonzalez with Amanda and Sharon.
The video clip below shows International style Rumba performed by the 2008/9 professional World Latin Dance Champions Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis.
Michael Malitowski & Joanna Leunis retired from competitions in 2015, but they still perform as below in 2018.
Note that this dance bears no resemblance to Afro-Cuban Rumba at the bottom of this page. It is most likely that there was a language problem when this dance was originally brought to Europe & America from Cuba. International style Rumba is a cross between Bolero & Son which are also shown below. Note that Son & International style Rumba & Bolero all break on beat 2 not on 1 as in Salsa.
The video clip below shows Son which is considered to be the dance from which many other Latin-American dances originated. i.e. Chachacha, Salsa & Mambo & International style (Latin-Ballroom) Rumba all originated from Son. Note that the timing is not same as salsa - there are stepping on beats 2,3 & 4 rather than 1,2 & 3.
The video clip below shows Bolero. Note how similar the movement is to the International style Rumba above. The music, however, is so much slower.