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June 13[edit]

Enemies with wallrunning in single-player first-person shooters[edit]

I already saw the scrapped Pilot AI for Titanfall 2 single-player campaign many times and I wonder why that such thing were cut from TF|2 campaign and are there other first-person shooter single-player games where players have wallrunning ability and there are also enemies that have same abilities as you including wallrunning (much like the Evolved from Prototype 2 has similar set of abilities to the player)? And what is most difficult part for wallrunning in enemy AI to implement in a hypothetical singleplayer campaign of third Titanfall installment? 2001:448A:3070:E47D:A9C7:4A5A:80E5:29EF (talk) 11:14, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sign standards[edit]

ISO 7010 gives standards for signs. It includes prohibition signs (red border circles, most with a diagonal strikeout); Warning signs (red border triangles); Mandatory signs (blue circles); and emergency signs. Is there a standard for "Permissive signs"? (Eg the oppositite of "No dogs" being "Dogs are permitted" rather than "Dogs are required"? -- SGBailey (talk) 17:04, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

ISO 7010 does not explicitly use the term "permissive signs", it does standardize a category of green "safe condition" signs that convey permitted or allowed actions. These signs typically have a green background with a white symbol or text. The design principles for these permissive symbols are outlined in ISO 3864-3,[1][2] --136.54.106.120 (talk) 20:44, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
A green-background sign of a person showering does not mean "Showering permitted here", just like a sign  EXIT  does not mean one is granted permission to leave. These signs are meant to facilitate safety actions in case of emergency situations. Using signs that are similar in design to convey permitted or allowed actions not related to safety will dilute the intended signalling function of the ISO 7010 standard.  --Lambiam 06:47, 14 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In free countries, at least, the lack of a warning or prohibiting sign would imply permission. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 21:10, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
However there are some situations - buildings, locations - where a sign could contradict assumptions, saying something like "photography permitted", "firearms permitted on premises", "designated smoking area", or "nude beach". Just in case anybody was being too meek.  Card Zero  (talk) 22:06, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In those cases, there is no lack of a sign. I'm reminded of an old story: A guy's looking for a parking space. He sees a bunch of parked cars. He asks a cop, "Can I park there?" The cop says, "No." The guy says, "What about those others?" The cop says, "They didn't ask." ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 22:49, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In the Highway Code, rectangular blue signs convey information. The signs you see on the approaches to roundabouts are rectangular - blue for motorways, green for primary routes, white for local routes. See [3]. 2A00:23D0:492:6301:40F:D36D:A5E5:18CB (talk) 15:13, 14 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thinking of traffic signs in Europe (which are either basedon ISO or the other way around), that's the rule's the same here. If it's not prohibited by law or sign, it's allowed. There are only a few signs/signage that specifically mean allowed. For example, you can cross the street on a zebra crossing or a green light or you can just keep walking on your side. Or there's a square blue sign for recommended speed (I've only ever seen it painted on the pavement in city downtowns in situations where it's useless). There are also yellow lanes here marked for example BUS TAXI, which means that buses and taxis can drive there and no one else, but buses and taxis can obviously drive in other lanes too.
Of all signs except like stop signs these are the most ignored. People cross streets on red or walk next to zebra crossings, ignore recommended speeds in cars. Regular cars take shortcuts on taxi lanes and even public transport only lanes. Even ubers and similar drivers don't know that not all yellow lanes are for taxis (at least the 5-6 I've asked). Prohibitions and requirements seem to work better unless you just don't care (none of this creates noticeable problems in traffic as much as people bitch about it). 31.217.10.156 (talk) 00:38, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
ISO 7001 includes a sign for "smoking allowed". It doesn't seem to have one for "dogs allowed".
ISO 7001 PI PF 015 Smoking area or smoking allowed; To signify where smoking is allowed
PF 015: Smoking area or smoking allowed
AlmostReadytoFly (talk) 14:07, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Smoking allowed is the image on a square white borderless sign (judging by looking at the image on this page). So maybe dogs are permitted would be the dog image on a white borderless square sign? -- SGBailey (talk) 19:27, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

June 15[edit]

Villa Park stadium, Birmingham (Euro '96)[edit]

Hello. I viewed the stadium during the football (soccer) Europeans in England in 1996 and noticed that there was the structure with the screen probably 'embedded'. But you can't see much; it seems to be switched off and out of use. Or maybe I saw it wrong? Thanks. https://inpho.ie/assignment/General-View-of-Villa-Park-home-of-Aston-Villa-1996/S3ANiiyk9NZgH77lNu-v-A..a 93.148.11.229 (talk) 16:18, 15 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome. What is your question? RudolfRed (talk) 17:52, 15 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, sorry I was not precise. If you look towards 12 o'clock in the picture (upwards) there seems to be something that looks like an electronic scoreboard, that's my impression. Or maybe it actually wasn't there and still needed to be installed? Because you can't really see much. Thank you.
This is the Aston Villa scoreboard in 1990. Alansplodge (talk) 20:26, 15 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

June 18[edit]

McDonalds in Spain[edit]

You know how their utensils are made of wood? I have two questions: When was this change enacted, and what type of wood is it made out of?

Note: The specific McDonalds I’ve visited is the one at the BCN airport. 62.36.43.134 (talk) 11:41, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Disposable plastic utensils have been banned in the EU since 2021. See Plastic_pollution#SPUD. PiusImpavidus (talk) 12:39, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Another question: Why does the logo have a green background instead of a red one? 62.36.43.134 (talk) 13:34, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The color green is used in many contexts to signify "environmentally friendly". Whether that's true or not is for you to judge (see Greenwashing). Xuxl (talk) 13:52, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
This British manufacturer says that their wooden cutlery is made "from natural Birch Wood that is fully sustainable and FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) certified". According to this, China, Vietnam and Russia are the leading exporters of birch, with Germany being the leading EU exporter, although their output seems to be in the form of decorative veneers. Alansplodge (talk) 20:28, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

How do you create a beach?[edit]

Kinda like the Barcelona Olympics or that one episode of Phineas and Ferb did. 62.36.43.134 (talk) 11:49, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

With sand. See artificial beach. Shantavira|feed me 15:00, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

June 20[edit]

Why doesn't the "film template" include a section on age ratings or sequels and prequels?[edit]

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This is a question that has been on my mind for several years. It would also be interesting to include sequels and prequels for navigation, and age classifications for added security.

Has there ever been a time when these details were included?

2607:FEA8:1044:EB00:6558:4709:EB5E:E5F6 (talk) 20:33, 20 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The earliest discussion I've found of prequels and sequels in the infobox was WT:WikiProject Film/Archive 1#Movie sequels in the infobox .. in 2005, but there was no resolution. I'm guessing both of these questions have been discussed many times since: please search the archives of that WikiProject talk page. ColinFine (talk) 21:13, 20 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Age ratings can change over time, and will tend to vary from region to region. Wikipedia is not censored for content, so I wonder what "added security" you're referring to? ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 01:06, 21 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
You don't say which template, so I am going by {{Infobox film}}. That documention page explains why that infobox does not include the film's rating, and suggests that information should be in the article body instead. There is also a link to the discussion where prequels and sequels were removed from this infobox in 2011. RudolfRed (talk) 03:44, 21 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Another approach is the "franchise" article, such as Star Wars. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 08:17, 21 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

June 22[edit]

Hogwarts Express[edit]

I have a copy of J K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone printed in 1997 and another edition "published in September 2014". The penultimate leaf of the later volume includes this information:

There are other fractional platforms at King's Cross station (try seven and a half for a trip to wizard-only villages in Europe).

On the concourse yesterday I looked down the length of platforms 7 and 8 but didn't spot anything unusual. Do the books make reference to fractional platforms other than 9 3/4, where it was business as usual yesterday? 89.240.112.24 (talk) 12:41, 22 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

These platforms have been closed as a result of BREXIT! Even wizards can't handle the confusion... Try gate 7 1/2 at London City Airport for hourly departures of quddiches to the Black Forest and other destinations. --Cookatoo.ergo.ZooM (talk) 14:04, 22 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The publication of the Harry Potter novels, and especially their unexpected popularity leading to much Muggle curiosity about wizard affairs, caused great consternation at the Ministry of Magic. As a result, major changes have been made to those processes revealed by J. K. Rowling so that the Muggle world would not learn more. I find the recent reappearance of a steam locomotive, of a type that was last seen in 1965, very significant, and its supposed back story most suspicious. I mean, who - in this ecological day and age - is going to build a brand new coal-guzzling museum piece? However, to go any further would be WP:SPECULATION. See also JKR's Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide for further information on London King's Cross. -- Verbarson  talkedits 22:20, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

June 23[edit]

China, Russia, and Genghis Khan[edit]

There is a theory I rarely see discussed, that attributes the lack of democracy in modern China and Russia, and the emphasis on violence and brutality, as part of the cultural inheritance of Genghis Khan that neither country has ever been able to shake. Is there an element of truth to this, that helps explain the continuing tradition of autocracy in that region, or is this a kind of pseudohistory? Viriditas (talk) 00:32, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I cannot see how this can be discussed without breaching "We don't answer requests for opinions, predictions or debate." 01:48, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
If there are history textbooks that address the idea, we could legitimately point to them and even summarise their theses. Something akin to it is utilised in the background setting of Donald Kingsbury's 1986 near-future science fiction novel The Moon Goddess and the Son, so it's been around for a while. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 151.227.226.178 (talk) 02:05, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I think I found part of the answer attributed to historian Moshe Gammer. Katherine A. Maximick at the University of Victoria cites Gammer, writing "The Mongol conquest has been accused of disrupting the development of Russian culture and society, and the Mongols and Tatars blamed for Russia's backwardness compared to the rest of Europe." Is this considered a legitimate historical explanation? Yes or no? And do historians say the same for China? Or to put it another way, if the Mongol invasions and conquests didn't occur, how different would the world look today, particularly in regards to China and Russia, and their relationship with Europe and the west? Or to put it yet another way, can we point to Genghis Khan as the cause of our current geopolitical predicament? Viriditas (talk) 02:16, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The article about Khan says he's reviled in Russia. Meanwhile, today's featured article leads to an article about the Komagata Maru incident, which was barely a century ago. Were the brutal British colonialists also influenced by Khan? ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 02:18, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, not following you. Surprisingly, there are current academic books and papers out there that blame British Imperialism for just about everything. Viriditas (talk) 02:22, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In general, autocracy and brutality have been the norm throughout history. Democracy is exceptional. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 02:45, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I’m aware. The question is why? Viriditas (talk) 03:02, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
It's been that way since the beginning of recorded history. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 03:42, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The rule of law is supposed to act as a check on autocracy and brutality. Viriditas (talk) 03:46, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The key word here is "supposed".  --Lambiam 07:56, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In China, Genghis Khan is often seen as the creator of China as a unified nation, even though the Song dynasty was only conquered after his death. In any case, the view is generally positive.  --Lambiam 08:11, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I have never seen that expressed in any Chinese source. Nor – until today, right at the top of this thread – that anything (actual, supposed, or imputed) about modern China originated with Genghis Khan. Folly Mox (talk) 11:49, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
There’s some info over at Poetry of Mao Zedong lending weight to what Lambiam was saying, but these may be older ideas from another generation: "Genghis Khan, whom the Chinese celebrate as the founder of the Yuan dynasty despite him never personally conquering China.” FWIW, Mao apparently killed more people in China than Khan. Viriditas (talk) 12:18, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Did the Mongol conquest disrupt China’s development? Kublai Khan established the Yuan Dynasty in 1271. Without that, there would have been a different development that likely would have excluded Zheng He’s exploratory voyages and the incorporation of Mongolia into the empire. The Yuan was a time of great literary and artistic progress, as well as contact with Western, south Asian, and Middle Eastern empires. Religious diversity flourished, and China’s advances in science out-ran those of other parts of the world for several centuries. Hence, the short answer would appear to be no. DOR (ex-HK) (talk) 00:39, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. I have several followup questions:
  • Zheng He was originally Muslim. Given the history of Islam in China, how is it that they have swung in the opposite direction, to the now-prevalent, anti-Islam attitudes? Is this more of a reaction to political Islam and its associated threats, or something else? Also, from a non-Chinese POV, how are the threats of political Islam all that different from the threats of the Chinese Communist Party in the 20th century? Don't both ideologies use the same kind of violence and brutality to achieve their goals? From where I stand, they seem almost identical in their means and methods.
  • Looking at the Yuan dynasty, we see that western medicine was opposed. This doesn't sound like "great progress". It also looks like religious diversity wasn't exactly flourishing as much as we are told. Islamic and Jewish practices were banned, Buddhism was upheld as the state religion, particularly the more superstitious and mystical form of Tibetan Buddhism, rather than the more philosophical and secular variants that were known. The class system was promoted, with ethnic minorities being treated terribly, with class being centered around concepts related to submission. This is the opposite of the western, democratic, egalitarian tradition. Viriditas (talk) 21:49, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

What is the best way for me to get signatures for a petition?[edit]

I made a petition a while ago to bring a US business over to the UK. I am annoyed, as I can’t seem to figure out how to get people to sign it. It’s driving me crazy, and I’ve been in danger for getting into trouble for spam. How on earth am I meant to do this? I don’t have many friends on social media, and I am not very good at using it. How do I reach out to people? Thank you. Pablothepenguin (talk) 18:24, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You need to know your audience. Where would you most likely find the people who would sign your petition? See market research. Viriditas (talk) 19:37, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I can’t find a good place. Pablothepenguin (talk) 21:22, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
For the background to this question, see here. --Viennese Waltz 21:23, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Ok, that was very helpful. Pablothepenguin, now that I have more information about your problem, there is good news and bad news. The bad news first: give up on the idea of petition for this, as you are using a butter knife to try and bring down a dinosaur. It's not the right tool for the job. Now for the good news: you sound like just the person who is a self-starter and willing to run their own business. You know what you want to do, but now all you need is a roadmap to make it happen. First thing you are going to need is a business plan. Your town will also have resources to help you, such as small-business associations, etc. In my specific area, there are yearly stipends available for certain kinds of businesses, but they usually aren't very much. For example, my state is trying to promote farming by offering land and cash, but it's pretty tough because you have to move and start from scratch. Anyway, there are also business incubator communities that you will want to join and get to know people in the network. I know, you said you aren't good face to face, but this is a way for you to learn. As for social media, check out the incredible, worldwide success of a young baker like Kitty Tait at the Orange Bakery. She's a hero to a lot of people, and you might want to check her out and her community online. I find her story inspirational. Those are the kinds of people you can learn from here. Viriditas (talk) 21:39, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
What nonsense are you talking about? Pablothepenguin (talk) 21:45, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
You sound too much like a shill. Could someone please direct me to a more reliable source of information? Pablothepenguin (talk) 21:50, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
For courtesy, you can find the petition here: [www.change.org/MenchiesUK] Pablothepenguin (talk) 21:52, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I'm shilling for Big Bread in the UK. All the way from Hawaii. Good luck with your future endeavors. Viriditas (talk) 21:53, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I wasn’t talking about that, I was talking bout all the nonsense about running my own business. Pablothepenguin (talk) 21:58, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
What part of it is nonsense? It's the same advice you were given in the other discussion. Reach out to the business community and network with them. Have a great day! Viriditas (talk) 22:01, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
But I can’t do that. I’m too busy being poor and I don’t understand business technobabble. Pablothepenguin (talk) 22:03, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Great. That's an opportunity for you to start learning. Recognize your flaws and deficiencies, and move forward by addressing them. Welcome to the business world. Viriditas (talk) 22:05, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Why are you so keen on me getting into business? I’m not trying to start my own business you know, I just want to address an injustice in my country. One that offends me so greatly, I can’t even focus on my normal work. Pablothepenguin (talk) 22:07, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
When you perceive that there is a lack of something and someone needs to do something, you are very often the best person for the job. Congratulations on your new position as CEO. Viriditas (talk) 22:11, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I do need to raise awareness of this issue. It is eating at me and I’m not very happy these days because of it. Pablothepenguin (talk) 22:14, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Well, to get back to Kitty Tait up above, you might want to check out her book Breadsong. She was in the same boat as you until she started baking. Viriditas (talk) 22:19, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
And before I forget, check out the inspirational story of Katie Fahey, one woman who changed the entire state of Michigan. You can do this. Viriditas (talk) 22:29, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much for the positive comments. I really do appreciate them. For the sake of clarity, I will remind you that I see a great injustice in the world that breaks my brain. How can it be that there are tonnes of self-serve froyo places in the US, but I always have to ask a complete stranger to serve me in my locale? That’s the problem. Pablothepenguin (talk) 22:41, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I do not know a lot about online petitions, but I do know something about franchising. I think it is doubtful that an online petition would make a difference. Have you been in touch with the company? Your first step (and perhaps you have already taken this) should be to reach out to the company to let them know that there is interest in the UK, and particularly in your area, in being able to patronize their outlets. Moving into a new country is a big and expensive decision, and learning that there is already interest is reassuring.
Evidence of that interest will help your case. But an online petition is not very good evidence, since an online petition can be signed from anywhere. That said, if the company tells you that there is a particular kind of evidence they are looking for, you might be able to act on that. John M Baker (talk) 22:49, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I’ve just done that. I hope I can make a difference here. My sanity depends on it. My will to live is still just fine, but I sometimes worry it will weaken if I don’t see change soon. Pablothepenguin (talk) 22:56, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
You should consider opening up your own froyo shop. Where I live, they do very well, provided there are tourists to buy them. And that's really what it comes down to for you as well. In business, this is called "foot traffic" (also geographic location). Combine these metrics with a good product and experience, and you have the recipe for success. Based on what John M. Baker said, you could contact the company and go from there. My guess is that they may want to hire you to help open a store. BTW, I kind of like "Ride or Die Froyo" as a potential name for a new business. It's catchy, memorable, and attracts a younger customer base. Just my two cents... Viriditas (talk) 23:01, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
It is hard, I’ve got a lot of other projects to work on. Projects, such as becoming a fine music producer, composing songs for commercial and kids’ entertainment, and sorting out my living arrangements. I am a very sensitive person, who just can’t stand the idea of the ice cream machine being locked away in a staff only area. Pablothepenguin (talk) 23:04, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
What was the company's response when you reached out to them? John M Baker (talk) 23:12, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I’ve only just sent to them. It will be a while yet for a response. Pablothepenguin (talk) 23:13, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Well, I would not waste time on a Change.org petition. Are there local bulletin boards in your area that neighbors can use to connect? I'm thinking of something like Nextdoor. You could try posting something about the advantages of this kind of frozen yogurt shop and see if you get any responses. If several people post that, yes, they would love to see something like this, giving their own reasons and experiences, you could let the company know about that, so they could tell that it is not just one enthusiast's views. If the response is less positive, no need to bring the discussion to the company's attention. John M Baker (talk) 23:22, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Best thing I found is local Facebook pages. Pablothepenguin (talk) 23:43, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
It seems like it can’t hurt to post something there. Probably best to be clear that this is not something you want to start (you have other vocational goals - no need to jump immediately into what they are), but something you want to see and patronize. John M Baker (talk) 23:53, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
BTW, in case you haven't heard of it, one of the most interesting hyper-small business, ice cream success stories in recent years is CVT Soft Serve. It's surprising they don't have their own article. Keep in mind, they are your antagonists, as they are vociferously anti-froyo, but it's important to be aware of their business model.[4] Frankly, it's fascinating, so take some time to explore their website. They started with a simple food truck (you should seriously consider this), and have expanded to frozen products in the supermarket freezer aisle, and full-service machines. They also do major catering events. Their success is due to diversification into multiple revenue streams. Viriditas (talk) 23:14, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I think that a petition to Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is unlikely to help in bringing Menchie's to the UK. Who you need to convince are potential franchisees, not the franchisor. One reason people may not sign your petition is that they are not familiar with Menchie's and do not know why they should take your word for how great it is. But even if ten thousand people sign it, potential franchisees will not be aware of it.  --Lambiam 05:12, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for your insights here. Now, I just need to track down potential franchisees. Any advice for that? Pablothepenguin (talk) 17:11, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
You were given advice on that back in February, in the discussion I linked to above. We seem to be going round in circles here. --Viennese Waltz 18:11, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Where are the franchisees? Why can’t anyone on this huge wiki tell me where on earth these people can be found? The February post didn’t manage to figure this out, so could you please think hard about this? Could someone please find me some business contacts in Scotland and England? That’s all I ask for. Pablothepenguin (talk) 18:41, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Where are the potential franchisees? That's exactly what the franchisor would like to know. Existing franchisees, of course, it presumably knows about in detail. But there is no way of knowing for sure which motivated individuals may come forward and be willing to act as franchisees.
To be sure, there are websites, franchise brokers, conventions, etc., that people considering becoming franchisees may use, so there actually are some ways to approach potential franchisees. But for you to do that on your own, effectively acting as a marketing manager for Menchie's, seems like a big task. And it won't even help if Menchie's is not yet ready to go into the UK market. That's why I suggested that you focus on approaching them for now. Let them do the heavy lifting of finding franchisees. John M Baker (talk) 21:08, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I don’t know for certain, but the fact that they’re doing fine in Canada speaks volumes. The UK seems like the next logical step in the progression. Culturally and economically, it is closer to the US than any other country in the world, excepting Canada and possibly certain Caribbean and Pacific Island countries. Certainly there is a lot of commonality when considering food. I note that the UK has always been a high ticket item for US food franchise people. It just makes sense. The fact that they have a couple of Middle Eastern locations tells us that distance is not likely to be an issue for them.
I do acknowledge that the business is still relatively young, what with some US food franchises dating back as far as the 1950s and possibly earlier. I also notice that most businesses that come to the UK from the US are generally 30 years old or more, so perhaps it just takes time. I really think the UK needs this, there isn’t a proper frozen dessert chain here, and that market gap should be filled. I am determined to do everything in my power to help this process along.
I’m sure Menchie’s could fit very well into the UK food scene, and I would imagine that places such as Brighton, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Liverpool and more would really enjoy such a thing. The main issue that a lot of countries have is getting the post-Covid economic turbulence out of the way. With the virus receding in our rear-view mirror, this will come soon, perhaps by 2026. The main signs of improvement will be sustained low inflation figures and national interest rates, which currently stand very high, being cut down.
I’m not pretending to understand the extremely complicated world of business and economics; all I can do is weigh in with my two cents. So, I will conclude by saying that getting Menchies in the UK by 2030 is my main priority, and I’m sure that could happen, I will also apologise for the extreme length of this post. Pablothepenguin (talk) 22:15, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Menchie's say they are expanding all over the world and are currently qualifying candidates worldwide.[5] They write, "Our franchisees come from all sorts of backgrounds, from police officers, engineers, stay-at-home parents and experienced franchise owners to neurologists, teachers, dentists and executives. There is no single background or education level which determines success."[6] Also, "Aside from the necessary capital, you will need some people skills, contagious guest care mentality and a community orientation."[7] Obviously, there is no specific place, real or virtual, where you can find potential franchisees. You may be sitting next to one in your local pub. So just talk to people locally; who knows, someone will say, "I know just the right person."  --Lambiam 10:07, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you once again for your insights. I really appreciate them. I will be thinking about people to talk to virtually or otherwise. Hopefully I can do good things that way. Pablothepenguin (talk) 23:03, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

June 24[edit]

Icelandic cod per part of fish and chips, recipe is sold in Iceland.[edit]

Per the talk page, and my "unsuccessful" attempt in adding Iceland under "Other countries", I decided to make a "valid point", and make a comment. In quote, "Last year, I took a trip to Iceland and only visited the Southern part of the country. Throughout my time there, I have noticed that restaurants and food trailers do in fact serve fish and chips, per part of the Icelandic cod. However, I highly recommend doing some deep searching for sources to prove this, unless you can spend some time yourself going to the country or do similar search results to find out this reliability. Also consider expanding into looking for more countries that house this recipe." So, I need some justification on this, and I'd like to know how hard it is to find a source for this matter. Mod creator 🏡 🗨 📝 03:08, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I don't understand the use of the preposition per in "per part" and "per their Icelandic cod".  --Lambiam 03:42, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Personal experience is never acceptable as a source for information in a Wikipedia article, but if you can find a reliable published source which verfifies your experience, you can of course add a summary of what that source says.
As for how hard it is to find a source: I guess that depends on whether the sources exist and how readily available. Most people start looking for sources by googling. Maybe somebody at WT:WikiProject Iceland can point you at a source. (The project is "not very active", but the talk page still gets some attention). ColinFine (talk) 09:43, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
How about this blog from an Icelandic travel agency or this from Iceland's [self-proclaimed] "biggest, best and most widely read English-language publication"? AlmostReadytoFly (talk) 11:18, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Blogs are almost never acceptable - only if the blogger is a recognised authority on the topic of the blog. But the Grapevine piece looks OK to me - it's got a byline, and the site has an editor-in-chief, and specifically says that it is not sponsored content. ColinFine (talk) 22:20, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

June 25[edit]

"The City from Burma"?[edit]

While improving an article about a Burmese restaurant, I came across a source that said this:

Sherry Dung, who has owned the restaurant with her husband, Kevin Chen, since the two immigrated to The City from Burma more than 20 years ago, said the two of them were “surprised” when they got the news.

Is the phrase "The City from Burma" a real thing, or is it just another typo? TWOrantulaTM (enter the web) 02:39, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Here's the direct link to the source if you need it: [8] TWOrantulaTM (enter the web) 02:39, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I don't think you're parsing the statement correctly. The source you linked to is the San Francisco Examiner and so is written from the PoV of San Francisco. So "The City" is simply their way of referring to San Francisco e.g. [9] [10]. The sentence is simply saying that the two people immigrated to San Francisco from Burma more than 20 years ago. It's not referring to a city in Burma/Myanmar. Likewise if a New York or Paris source talks about something being in "The City" they would generally be referring to New York or Paris respectively. Nil Einne (talk) 02:51, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@TrademarkedTWOrantula: not a typo. The SF Examiner is using "The City" to mean "San Francisco". They immigrated to San Francisco from Burma. RudolfRed (talk) 02:53, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
For a good example of the SF Examiner's use of "The City", see "How families can spend the summer in The City". While Steinbeck referred to SF as "the City",[11] the capitalization of "The" is, AFAIK, peculiar to the Examiner. The Chronicle usually just writes "the city" in lower case.  --Lambiam 08:03, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Herb Caen, 1975: "'The city that was never a town,' said an admiring Will Rogers, to which Rudyard Kipling added, 'and inhabited by perfectly mad people.' Viriditas (talk) 03:14, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yann Zopf, John Scott and Carolina Klint from the World Economic Forum[edit]

Anyone know what citizenship these people have? Google gives nothing--Trade (talk) 13:56, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Zopf got his Bachelor's degree from University Lumière Lyon 2 and his Master's from University Jean Moulin Lyon 3,[12] so it is quite plausible he is French. Yann is a Breton–French given name, which lends further support to this guess.  --Lambiam 15:24, 26 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
According to his LinkedIn profile, Scott got his Bachelor's degree from the University of Oxford and his Master's from Cranfield School of Management; he lives in the Greater Guildford Area. It is a reasonable assumption that he is British.  --Lambiam 15:43, 26 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The earliest education on Klint's LinkedIn profile is from Uppsala University, and she lives in Stockholm County. Both the given name and the surname are common in Sweden, so everything points to her being Swedish.  --Lambiam 15:55, 26 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]


June 27[edit]

question about the new anime Suicide_Squad_Isekai[edit]

I live in Canada and I don't have Hulu or Max. Is there a way I can watch Suicide_Squad_Isekai when it premieres? Will it be on Crunchyroll, Disneyplus, Crave or some other streaming service in Canada? Thank you! 2001:569:7D9E:700:15F6:5ACD:1BC8:EB22 (talk) 00:41, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]