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天文台的理想與現實
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天文台的理想與現實

香港天文台的預測經常令你失望？是你的心理作用，還是這台的預測真的有偏差？ 我們會在有誤差的時候埋怨，但天文台也可以為自己辯解，聲稱其他日子其實也很準確，到最後雙方都好像不夠說服力。這一回，我決定利用 Web Scraping，配合 d3.js ，透過 Visualisation 和數據，讓大家都把誰是誰非一眼看通透！！！（如對程式沒有興趣，可直接拉到最後看結果） 十年不更新的格式 很多朋友初學 Web Scraping，多半都是到天文台抓取資料。而筆者則在十多年前已經開始嘗試抓取天文台的資料，為自己的桌面作一個小型「我的天文台」。 不過，每一位曾經抓取天文台資料的朋友，必然會發現，香港天文台的資料並不方便電腦處理。天文台在自己的網站 (https://rss.weather.gov.hk/rss_uc.html) 和政府的「資料一線通」網站 (https://data.gov.hk/) 都公開了讓程式讀取的資料位置，但你能夠拿到的東西，卻與「純文字版」沒太大分別。例子如下：   <?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″?><?xml-stylesheet href=”flwc.xsl” type=”text/xsl” ?><rss version=”2.0″> <channel> <title>本港地區天氣預報</title> <link>http://www.weather.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/flwc.htm</link> <description>本港地區天氣預報</description> <language>zh-tw</language>…

Eight jobs of a bygone era
HR Career Success

Eight jobs of a bygone era

【115 years of Hong Kong Recruitment Market】— Eight jobs of a bygone era In the past 50 years, Hong Kong has transformed from a centre of industry into a service-based, knowledge-driven economy thanks to universal education and advances in technology. In the process, many new jobs have been created while traditional ones, mostly in light industry and manufacturing, have been radically redefined or consigned to oblivion. Here, we look at some of the jobs that have disappeared in recent decades, but which were once well known in Hong Kong.

How to maintain employer-of-choice standing with Hong Kong’s digital natives
HR Career Success

How to maintain employer-of-choice standing with Hong Kong’s digital natives

If salary is no longer their top consideration, how do we best connect with today’s emerging workforce? The key to hiring and retaining the new generation of employees is to create in them a sense of belonging to your company. For digital natives born into our new communications age, constant communication is vital. Yet doing so can be a challenge at times, especially when dealing with the most connected group around.

AI looks set to be a game changer for HR
HR Career Success

AI looks set to be a game changer for HR

There is no dubt that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be a disruption for any industry. The question is how big a disruption will it be and whether disruptive innovation is what will bring about positive change. For Hong Kong’s recruitment industry, the answer remains to be seen, but observers believe that the industry is on the edge of a fundamental change and a major disruption even though it has been slow on the uptake.

5 Ways to Master the Art of Great Corporate Communication
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5 Ways to Master the Art of Great Corporate Communication

Corporate communications has come a long way in recent years. It can be one of the single most important ways that a business can connect with their customer base, as well as foster a sense of security and pride for their staff members.

Tips for Being More Productive in a Shared Workplace
Productivity Tips

Tips for Being More Productive in a Shared Workplace

There have certainly been instances where impromptu conversations and brainstorming sessions in shared workspaces have led to something innovative, inventive, and groundbreaking, but on average, the day-to-day ins and outs of sitting in an open floor plan can be distracting, encouraging unconscious procrastination and result in a dip in overall productivity. So how can you be more productive in a shared workplace?

How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home
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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home

Thanks to the growing real world application of new technologies, telecommuting or working remotely has never been more of a viable option for professionals around the world. For those who can take advantage of the opportunity, research has shown that this has led to a better work life balance and happier employees. Unfortunately, not all types of jobs and industries can allow for much remote opportunities, and some managers may not be open to the idea of their employees working outside the office.

Learn to Delegate Tasks Like a Pro
How to Get Promoted

Learn to Delegate Tasks Like a Pro

There’s a fine line between being a working manager and a micromanager. Learning to delegate tasks like a pro will help ensure you and your team’s future success. Here’s what you need to do…