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This programme is intended for international students, who wish to spend a term or two at the FAAS attending classes, which they have chosen from amongst those courses available at that time. All international students are eligible for admission to this programme. Applications may be made for Autumn or Spring Terms. The total academic load is 20 hours a week. Non-degree students will attend classes together with students following degree programmes.
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This programme is intended for international students and researchers wishing to stay in the Faculty for a month or longer to carry out research and attend classes. All international students or researchers are eligible for admission to this programme. Applications are welcome for any time of the academic year. Those admitted to this programme may attend any of the classes available in the Faculty at the time (up to a maximum of 20 hours per week). A leading expert in the field of the student's research will be assigned as his/her academic advisor. The advisor may be chosen from amongst the Faculty members or from external staff who work in other academic or research institutions in St. Petersburg. All applicants are advised to inform the Faculty about the sphere of their scientific interests in advance.
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Individual training and research programmes can be arranged by negotiation with the Faculty to meet the specific needs of an applicant. Applications are welcome at any time of the academic year. The cost of such a programme will depend on its academic load, duration, and the cost of any other services provided by the Faculty to meet the applicant's requirements.
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Medical Calls Lead Requests for Service
Calls to 9-1-1 for fire department services went up nearly seven percent in the Federal Way area in 2000. Firefighters were called out a total of 9,471 times during the year.
Medical calls continued to be the main reason fire engines and aid cars rolled. 7,193 (76%) of the responses were for illness or injury.
For illness calls, "other illness"— a collection of non-serious ailments—led the list of reasons why people called 9-1-1. Neurological, respiratory and cardiovascular problems followed in frequency. People who fell or were in car crashes were the largest number of trauma patients.
All Federal Way firefighters are also Emergency Medical Technicians and provide basic life support services. Firefighters handled most of the medical calls last year. Paramedics went with firefighters about a third of the time. Those calls involved serious illness or trauma and needed advanced life support services.
The paramedics aren't part of the Fire Department. They're with King County Medic One, which covers South King County with seven medic units. For quick response in this area, one of the medic units is stationed at Federal Way Fire Station 64 (on S. 320th east of the freeway).
The best news for 2000: The overall number of fires went up last year (552 fires, an increase of nearly 21 percent), but the number of fires in buildings (123) hit a new low. Thanks for being more careful in your homes and businesses!
Unattended cooking continued to be the main cause of building fires. If all cooks stayed nearby and watched their cooking, it would eliminate a third of all house fires.
As in past years, the most common non-medical response was "false call." This includes malfunctioning automatic fire alarms or those set off unintentionally, as well as those set off deliberately. Malicious false fire alarms more than doubled (59 in 1999; 143 last year).
The number of brush and grass fires also went up sharply (58 in 1999; 124 last year). Malicious false alarms and brush fires are often caused by youths. This suggests the need to keep a closer eye on what kids are up to—especially during this dry year. (See page 2 for ways to help prevent outdoor fires this summer.)
For more information on fire department activities last year, e-mail info@federalwayfire.org or call 253-946-7246 and ask for a copy of the 2000 Annual Report.
Do You Have a House That We Can Burn?
If you own a building that needs to be torn down, consider donating it for a training burn instead.
The structure must have useful training value for firefighters. Outbuildings, garages and similar structures not used as a residence can't be used. Walls and windows need to be pretty much intact, so room fires can be contained. Small commercial buildings can also be considered.
If you have a building you'd like to donate, call the Training Division at 253-529-7209. Training officers will meet with you to evaluate the property.
n Commissioner Candidate Forum Ever wondered what a Fire Commissioner does? Or thought you'd like to be one? To run for a position on the Fire Department's Board of Commissioners, you must file in July. Current commissioners will hold a forum for potential candidates and the public Thursday, June 21, at the Training and Maintenance Station, 1405 S.W. 312th St., immediately following the Board meeting that starts at 4 p.m. The Board's operating guidelines will be available, and each of the five commissioners will discuss an aspect of the job.
n Free Lunch for Senior Citizens Keep safe and stay independent! Learn how to avoid injuries from falls and fires at "Remembering When." Friday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Banquet Hall of the King County Aquatic Center (650 SW Campus Drive). Space is limited (and we need to know how many lunches to prepare), so you must sign up in advance. Call 253-952-7910.
n Fun Event for Kids
Federal Way and other King County fire departments team up to educate and entertain kids at "Fire Department Day." Friday, June 22, at the Boeing Museum of Flight (9404 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle), 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. come see us!
n FW Fire vs. FW Police Charity Softball Game
Come and root for your favorite teams (the fire department, of course!). Saturday, July 14, at 1:00 p.m. at Saghalie Junior High School softball field (33914 19th S.W.). Admission is free. Donations go to Federal Way Youth & Family Services.
Where There's Drought, There's Fire
Don't be fooled into thinking that recent rains have solved the "drought emergency" declared by the Governor in March. Skimpy winter rainfall and low snowpack remain a problem as we head into the drier summer months.
Dry summer conditions usually mean more outdoor fires—almost all of which can be prevented. We can't do much about lightning, but most fires are due to human carelessness.
What can you do to prevent outdoor fires?
n Use your ashtray! Lots of fires—especially those along the freeway—are caused by throwing cigarettes out the car window. Also, don't toss cigarette butts into beauty bark or grass. Even if you think they're crushed out, they can smolder and start a fire.
n Do not burn outdoors (see "The Old Nag").
n Keep an extra-watchful eye on your kids—from age 4 or 5 up to teenage. Many brush fires are caused by kids, sometimes because they're playing "camping" in wooded or grassy areas. Keep matches, lighters, barbecue or fireplace starters, and any other fire tools out of sight and out of reach.
n Fireworks are a fire hazard. Remember that private use of fireworks is illegal at all times within the city limits of Federal Way. In unincorporated King County, they are legal only on July 4th. If you're in an area where fireworks are legal, use only state-approved fireworks. Some that you can buy at Native American stands are illegal everywhere in the state and are extra dangerous. Only sober adults should light fireworks.
n Camp carefully. Build campfires only in approved metal or concrete-lined fire pits in designated campgrounds. Better yet, use a self-contained camp stove instead of building a campfire. Always check with the ranger or fire department in the area where you're camping to make sure campfires are legal. Never leave your campfire unattended.
n Don't stop your vehicle over areas with vegetation. The catalytic converter can be hot enough to ignite dry grass. If your vehicle catches fire and you pull over to the side of the road, don't pull off the paved shoulder onto the vegetation.
What is the Fire Department doing to conserve water and power?
Obviously, we're not going to stop using water to put out fires! We are reducing our water use in other ways, however.
w While drought conditions last, we'll limit our use of water during firefighter drills. Dry hose drills will be the norm.
w Testing the pumps on all fire engines, which is required annually and uses thousands of gallons of water, is being done now—earlier in the year than usual—so we won't have to use all that water during summer months.
w Firefighters are washing department vehicles only when absolutely needed, rather than cleaning them routinely. We take pride in our equipment and want to keep it in good condition and looking great, but that takes a back seat to our desire to be good citizens during this drought.
w Grass around stations will be watered only once a week, for half an hour per setting.
w Dishwashers and washers/dryers will be operated only with a full load.
To conserve power, staff members are using only the lighting that is needed to do the work, and turning off lights when they leave the room. Other power savers include:
w If computers don't really need to be on at night, we're turning them off instead of leaving them running.
w The heat in the truck bays (where the engines are kept) will be kept between 58 and 60 degrees at all stations. Between June and September, truck bay heaters will be turned off.
w When we installed new doors on the truck bay at Station 62 (on 1st Ave. S.) and Station 61 (on S. 360th), we opted for insulated doors that will do a better job of keeping heat in the building.
w The truck bay doors at all six stations are on timers, so after the fire engine rolls out on a call the bay door automatically closes to keep heat in the building.
Could Federal Way have a wildfire?
Wildfires like those in Eastern Washington aren't likely in Federal Way. But there are some areas where large outdoor fires could be a problem, says Battalion Chief Chuck Kahler.
Chief Kahler, a 30-year veteran, is the only Federal Way chief who holds a state "red card" certifying him as trained in wildland firefighting. About a dozen firefighters also hold red cards. Chief Kahler also took special training to become a member of one of the state's five Incident Management Teams that can be mobilized to direct wildland firefighting efforts anywhere in the country. Team members come from throughout Oregon and Washington, and only a few are firefighters. Other team members come from the Forest Service and the Department of Natural Resources.
The most vulnerable areas, Kahler says, are where there is still a lot of natural vegetation and relatively few homes. Examples are Spring Valley (between I-5 and Highway 99 south of S. 356th) and the Five Mile Lake/Trout Lake area (south of S. 360th St. and east of 32nd Ave. S). Any hillside or ravine with natural vegetation could be a problem, such as some of the hillsides above the West Valley Highway and along Adelaide Beach, and ravines in Marine Hills, Twin Lakes, Dash Point and Saltwater Park areas. Brush along the BPA power line trail can also be a hazard. Firefighting in some of these areas is hampered by limited access and few hydrants.
If you have a lot of trees or brush around your home, make sure there's a fire break—a clear area—between your home and the vegetation. Think about how you would be safe if there were a big fire. Plan an escape route and a safe place to go.
You can help keep an outdoor fire from spreading by keeping dry grass and weeds cut down, especially around buildings, fences and other structures. Consider removing tree limbs growing over the roof, so the house won't be in danger if the tree catches fire.
Why does Federal Way Fire Department send help when there's a wildfire in Eastern Washington?
Federal Way Fire Department is part of the State Fire Mobilization Plan. When a fire is too big for one department to handle, the State Fire Marshal asks other departments to send help. The state reimburses fire departments for the costs of equipment and firefighters.
A "strike team" of fire engines is sent from this area. Five departments each send one engine with three or four off-duty firefighters. A chief from one department leads the team. Western Washington firefighters don't fight the wildfire; they protect homes that are threatened by the wildfire while firefighters from the local area—who are more familiar with wildfire—combat the blaze.
Federal Way has responded to three wildfires in the past few years: to the Prosser area in 2000, to Chelan/Leavenworth in 1994, and Spokane in 1992. Each time, a Federal Way chief served as Strike Team Leader (Battalion Chief Chuck Kahler in 2000 and 1994; Battalion Chief Jerry Thorson in 1992).
Firefighters take their own sleeping bags and tents when they're mobilized. Sometimes they stay for only a few days (four days in 2000); other times they're there for an extended period. In 1994, the Federal Way engine was there for two weeks. The first group of firefighters rotated home after one week and others took their place.
The Old Nag
(Stuff we've told you before. . .but a lot of you haven't done anything about it yet.)
Outdoor Burning Is Illegal
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency banned outdoor burning of yard waste and construction debris in the Federal Way area because the smoke is part of our regional air pollution problem. PSCAA can impose large fines if you violate the ban. Sometimes, due to poor air quality, PSCAA also bans indoor burning in fireplaces and wood stoves. For more information on burn bans, call Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at 1-800-595-4341 or check their web site, www.pscleanair.org.
Medic One Levy Proposed for the November Ballot
The property tax levy that funds the countywide Medic One system expires in December of this year.
That interim three-year emergency medical services (EMS) levy was passed in 1998, after a six-year levy failed to get the 60 percent "yes" vote required by law. Two Task Forces were appointed to look for other ways to fund the EMS system. They concluded that other options don't provide enough money to maintain the system and allow it to meet growing needs. The second Task Force recommended that a new six-year property tax levy be put on the ballot in November.
The proposed levy is 25 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, the same amount that is currently being collected. The owner of a home assessed at $100,000 would continue to pay $25 a year for Medic One services. The proposed levy is not a new tax; it would just replace the current one.
Cities with a population over 50,000 (Federal Way, Seattle, Kent, Renton, Bellevue, and Shoreline) must authorize King County to put the measure on the ballot, and the County Council must agree to do so.
Most of the levy funds would be used to continue providing Medic One services. Currently there are 22 paramedic units located countywide. Seven of those units serve South King County, with one of them stationed in Federal Way.
Fire departments throughout King County also receive some money from the levy to help pay for basic emergency medical programs. The Federal Way Fire Department receives approximately $568,000 per year from the EMS levy. The levy also provides training for paramedics, firefighter-EMTs, and 9-1-1 dispatchers.
The Seattle Fire Department established Medic One—one of the world's first paramedic systems—in 1969. In 1977, the paramedic system was expanded to include South King County. The Seattle/King County EMS system is regarded as a model system worldwide.
The full EMS Strategic Task Force report is available online at http://www.metrokc.gov/health/ems/taskforce. You can also call 253-946-7247 and ask for a copy.
That Wasn't "The Big One"
The Nisqually earthquake on February 28 was the worst earthquake in the Puget Sound in 52 years, but it wasn't "the big one" that has been predicted.
We lucked out, folks. It was 6.8 on the Richter scale, but did relatively little damage. That's because it was so deep (about 30 miles below the surface). Had it been shallower— like the 6.7 quake in 1994 in Northridge, California, that was about 10 miles deep—damage would have been much worse. And had it been an 8.0-9.0 quake like some that have happened in Puget Sound's history, the area would have been devastated.
Don't let the "mildness" of this quake lull you into thinking you don't have to bother about being prepared. Learn what you need to do before, during, and after a quake. Call 253-946-7246 and ask to have a packet of emergency preparedness materials mailed to you.
Surfing the Net
If you don't have internet access at home, you can go on line at King County Library branches. Be sure to visit our home page, http://www.federalwayfire.org.
http://www.cpsc.gov - Hundreds of products are recalled each year because they may cause fires or injuries, but many of them are still in homes. Check Consumer Product Safety Commission files, and sign up for e-mail notification when products are recalled.
http://www.homefiresprinkler.org - Do you know the most effective way to protect your home and family once a fire starts? It's having fire sprinklers in your home. Watch a chilling fire timeline video and check out the facts about fire sprinklers.
http://www.sparky.org - Sparky the Fire Dog has his own web page for kids six to nine! Fun games entertain them while they learn fire safety and injury prevention messages.
9-1-1: Use It, But Don't Abuse It
It might seem like the 9-1-1 emergency telephone number has always been around, but the first local 9-1-1 system wasn't set up until 1968 (in Alabama). About 50 percent of the U.S. population had 9-1-1 by 1987. Now, 9-1-1 is available to nearly 85 percent.
When 9-1-1 began, the main problem was to let people know the number was available and get them to use it. Now, the main problem is to get them to stop using it inappropriately.
9-1-1 is partly a victim of its own publicity. To get people used to the idea, some 9-1-1 centers used slogans such as "it's the only number you need to know." What they meant was that you didn't have to remember one number for the police, another for the fire department, and a third for medical help. You can get all those services by one number. What some people have apparently heard, however, was that any time you have a problem—any kind of problem—9-1-1 is the number to dial.
9-1-1 was created to be used in emergencies, but the concept of "emergency" seems to have gotten lost. Non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 are a problem both locally and nationally.
Some calls to 9-1-1 are inappropriate because they're for things that police, fire or medical personnel don't handle. If your power is out, you need to call the power company. If the sink is overflowing or your sewer line is plugged up, you need a plumber. If your cookstove or furnace won't operate, dial a repair service. If you have bees in the house, an exterminator is the appropriate choice. If you have a toothache, see your dentist. (Yes, all of those have been real calls to our 9-1-1 dispatch center.)
Other calls are inappropriate because they don't involve urgent needs. Every time Firefighters and Paramedics go on a medical call, they fill out a report. One of the questions on that report asks whether the problem was "life threatening," "urgent" or "non-urgent." Each year, nearly one-half of the medical calls dispatched by 9-1-1 in King County come back marked as being for a "non‑urgent" condition.
Part of this problem is that some callers call for things that a knowledge of simple first aid could fix—problems people used to handle themselves, or ask a family member, neighbor or family doctor about. A small cut on the hand didn't used to be considered a 9-1-1 problem. Now, it increasingly is. A simple bee sting—with no history of allergy and no hives, breathing problems or any other symptoms—didn't used to trigger a call to 9-1-1. Now, it often does. A child's bumped head, without even a bruise or swelling, wasn't considered something that emergency medical services should respond to. Now, parents often call 911. Some people have even called 9-1-1 for things like cold sores, blisters, or diaper rash, or because they are out of bandaids or want an aspirin.
Another part of the problem may be lack of understanding of what 9-1-1 responders can and cannot do. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are not doctors, and they can't substitute for them. And if you just have a cold or the flu, there's not much that calling 9-1-1 can achieve for you.
What's wrong with calling 9-1-1 when it's not a true emergency? The first and biggest problem is that it ties up emergency resources. It can delay response to those who truly do have emergencies. Someone having a heart attack or stroke may have to wait for help to come from across town, because the firefighters closest to them are tied up dealing with someone's minor problem. In December of last year, a family in Tacoma watched their house burn because they couldn't get through on overcrowded 9-1-1 lines.
A second reason to limit use of 9-1-1 to emergencies is that using it for everything drives up the costs for staff and equipment to respond to all those calls. Those costs are borne by every one of us through our property taxes.
What can you do to help prevent 9-1-1 overload?
w Take a first aid class. Purchase a health care handbook, so you'll know how to deal with minor problems.
w If you have children, take parenting classes so you will recognize and be able to deal with a child's normal developmental problems.
w If someone tells you they called 9-1-1 for something that isn't an emergency, let them know that you disapprove of that behavior.
w And stop for just a second before you call 9-1-1 yourself. Ask yourself whether your call is appropriate. If not, seek other methods to solve it.
However, if you have any doubt about whether you have an emergency that requires fire, police or medical services, call 9-1-1! That's what it's there for. Let's all cooperate to keep it working well.
Q & A--Readers ask . . .
Where can I take a CPR class?
The Federal Way Fire Department offers CPR classes every month. Some are for people who just want to learn CPR and get some practice in it. Others are for people who need a more extensive class to meet work requirements. Are you thinking about an automatic defibrillator for your business? If you are, we offer state-approved CPR/AED training for your employees. For information, check our CPR Information Line, 253-529-7203.
Where can I buy smoke alarms? What kind should I buy?
Many types of stores sell smoke alarms, including hardware stores and some drug stores. Are you replacing detectors that are wired into your home's electrical system? If you are, replace them with electric detectors with a backup battery. If you're getting battery-operated detectors, basic ones don't cost much—usually only about $5-$10. If you don't want to have to replace batteries every year, get an alarm with a 10-year lithium battery. You need to replace the entire smoke alarm about every 10 years anyway.
One feature to consider is a "hush" or reset button. They're especially useful if the alarm is going to be near the kitchen or bathroom. The reset button lets you silence the alarm if it's going off because the toast burned or steam from the shower set it off. The alarm automatically resets itself after a few minutes. If there is a fire during the "hush" time, heavy smoke will override the reset button so the detector will sound an alarm.
Safety Alert—Window Blinds Recalled
Millions of window blinds have been recalled because their pull cords and the inner cords used to raise the slats are a strangulation hazard for children.
130 children have been strangled by window blind cords since 1991. All of the deaths involved children in cribs placed near windows. They pulled the pull cords or inner cords until they formed a loop that became wrapped around their necks. Window blinds were redesigned in 1995 to eliminate pull cords ending in loops. However, the inner cords of these newer blinds still present a hazard.
You can repair your window blinds in minutes, without removing the blinds. Call the Window Covering Safety Council at 800-506-4636 to get a free repair kit for each set of blinds in your home. If you have vertical blinds, draperies or pleated shades with continuous loop cords, ask for special tie-downs to prevent strangulation in those window coverings.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission recommends that you keep the cords and chains of window coverings out of the reach of children. Consider that they may climb on furniture to reach the cords. Never knot or tie the cords together—this creates a loop that could cause strangulation. If you have young children, consider purchasing cordless window coverings.

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The highs and lows of SCRABBLE: A cheater overshadows a record champion
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Those two drastically different words couldn't describe more perfectly the highs and lows of this year's National SCRABBLE championship which saw one player break two winning records and another casting a shadow over the tournament by being the first person ejected from it.
Nigel Richards, 45, posted his third consecutive and fourth overall championship, setting two new records, according to the SCRABBLE tournament's website. The New Zealand-born security analyst, who now lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , finished with a record of 22-9.
But his highly touted achievement in the SCRABBLE world was overshadowed by two of those precious blank tiles that are so valuable because they can be used as any letter you like.
That's because one of the top youth players in the country was kicked out of the Division 3 National SCRABBLE Championship Tournament on Tuesday for cheating, according to John D. Williams Jr., the executive director of the National SCRABBLE Association.
It's something organizers say has never happened in the tournament's 30 years of competition.
During the 24th round of the annual tournament in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, the director was called over to a Division 3 game, a lower level of competition than what Richards won. A young teen was under suspicion by other players, according to Williams, who noted the tournament has a self-policing policy.
It seems the player, who officials have not named, was hoping to get a little extra help but was foiled. The player had won a game and took two blanks as the tiles were gathered and put in the grab bag. When his next competitor stepped in to play, the opponent asked that the tiles be counted. Two were missing.
"It was discovered that two blanks were not put into the tile bag as they should have been when the board was cleared off to start the game," according to the SCRABBLE tournament's website. "The player was questioned and admitted to taking them."
Another player observed the young teen drop or place tiles near his foot, according to Williams. The player was called over and confronted, and a witness verified the story.
Daniel Horowitz, an iReporter at the tournament, explained that a player saw a red flag by how the blank tiles were positioned on the board. Normally, the tiles are arranged randomly at the beginning of the game as new players arrange the tiles on four 5×5 grids is to verify that all 100 tiles are there, he said.
Daniel Horowitz, an iReporter, shows how the boards are usually checked to make sure all tiles are there.
Horowitz added that it is common courtesy to "square" the tiles at the conclusion of each game so that the players who play the next game will see that all the tiles are accounted for.
"The cheater positioned the board so that the blanks were directly in front of him, and the observer noticed a sleight of hand where the blanks were grabbed by one hand and were not placed in the tile bag, while all of the other tiles were picked up with the other hand and placed in the tile bag," Horowitz said.
iReport: At the SCRABBLE tournament
The teen confessed to cheating, and he was immediately removed from the tournament. His opponents will be retroactively given forfeit wins. There will be a disciplinary hearing to determine what the sanctions will be, Williams said.
Peter Sokolowski, a lexicographer with Merriam-Webster, tweeted about what happened and how referees come into play if there is a dispute.
[tweet https://twitter.com/PeterSokolowski/status/235397479665897472%5D
The tournament, which has more than 350 competitors, has a final prize of $10,000.
Adding 'f-bomb' to dictionary makes for an 'aha moment'
Post by: CNN news blog editor Mallory Simon, CNN's Melanie Whitley
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Cheating is a way of life in Merica, they would be failures at most everything except basketball if they couldnt get it easier than someone else. Land of clowns
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problem is that horowitz cheats himself i saw him cheat in philly a couple of months ago
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Racing Force To North America
The North American Standardbred training ranks are about to get even tougher, as it has been announced that one of the most successful Down Under racing forces will soon be making its way to the continent....read on
$20K Guaranteed Pick 5 Thursday At Yonkers
Consider this a friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway, where Thursday night's (Jan. 23) Pick-5 wager begins with a $6,092.67 carryover and $20,000 guaranteed pool.
The guarantee has been approved by the New York State Gaming Commission and is in conjunction with the U.S. Trotting Association's Strategic Wagering Program. The Pick-5 wager now encompasses Races 5 through 9 nightly....read on
Top Royal Takes London Feature
Rolling first over, Top Royal slid to a 1:56.3 victory in the $10,500 Fillies and Mares Preferred 2 Handicap Pace at The Raceway at Western Fair District on Tuesday (Jan. 21)....read on
Coomber Is Top Cowboy
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Sweet Mr Pinetucky Repeats In Miami
Sweet Mr Pinetucky returned to the winner's circle for the second time in three weeks on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 21) at Miami Valley Raceway, winning the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot in 1:53.3 over Walter White and Trumpets....read on
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Icanflylikeanangel set sail after the leader Perlucky at the three-quarters, collared him in mid-stretch and went on to capture the $18,000 Open Handicap Trot at The Meadows on Tuesday (Jan. 21)....read on
SOA Of NY Seeks Executive Director
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Blais Humbled By O'Brien Nom
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Fixed Idea Starting To Shine
"He did not race at two and has just [25] lifetime starts… He's had some bad luck, but… is due for some good things to happen. He faced all the good three-year-olds last year and while not many people thought he belonged, he held his own."...read on
Another Five-Win Night For McNair
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Larry Murrell Passes
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Neil Draper, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed peacefully on December 22, 2019, at the age of 58....read on
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The Tattersalls Sales Company conducted its 2020 Winter Mixed Sale in the race paddock at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Monday, January 20, and Lindy The Great proved to be the sale topper after a successful bid of $450,000....read on
When Lakeshore Horse Racing Association started operating Leamington Raceway in 2013 for their race meet, one of their main priorities was to make it a family destination, so all ages could enjoy an exciting afternoon at the races....read on
Hes Got Swagger Soars At Flamboro
Sent the odds-on favourite, Hes Got Swagger drew clear of his competition to take the $8,500 Preferred 3 Pace at Flamboro Downs on Sunday (Jan. 19)....read on
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PA Fair Banquet Honours Divisional Leaders
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USTA District 7 Meets
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New budget a luxury of target: CPD
Economy, NGOs, Regulators
Centre for Policy Dialogue, a social think-tank, on Friday termed the proposed budget for next fiscal 2014-15 a 'luxury of target', saying it will be impossible to archive 7.3 percent GDP growth if political stability is not ensured and private investment is not increased to 25 percent of the GDP.
It mentioned that at present, private investment is 4-5 percent of the GDP. If it is increased to 25 percent, about $9.5 billion will need to be put in place.
"The luxury is sometimes OK, but it is not matchable with our capacity in the current perspective," said CPD's distinguished fellow Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya while briefing reporters at BRAC Inn auditorium in the city.
The research organisation observed that meeting the budget deficit through foreign funds will be its major challenge. "Foreign resource mobilization was targeted to be US$4 billion, which never happened in the past," it said.
CPD executive director Prof Mustafizur Rahman, research director Dr Fahmida Khatun, additional research director Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem and other research fellows were present at the briefing.
Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya said the new budget is not prepared in codonation with the Sixth Five-Year Plan. It has even no reference to the 5-year plan. "We observe two negative trends in the economy — registration of foreign investment decreasing and a fall in remittance inflow."
In addition, he said, foreign exchange reserve may come down to below $ 17 billion because of Padma Bridge payment.
The CPD, however, appreciated the government for creating a new group of taxpayers by fixing 30 percent income tax for them. But it criticized the Finance Minister for keeping continued scope for whitening of block money. "The Finance Minister deliberately kept mum about whitening of black money," it said.
The CPD also welcomed the steps for increasing the allowances of the Muktijoddha and other groups of the society, tax exemption for small industries, incentives for entrepreneurs to set up industry outside Dhaka, increasing tax for land procurement, and also separate budget for eight districts.
But it observed with a negative view that the allocation for education, agriculture and health sector is decreasing in the new budget. It said the defense budget is static, but while revised budget is prepared, it increases every year.
The CPD termed 'discriminatory' the decrease of tax at source for the garment sector, saying it should be applicable for other industries in general and the jute industry in particular.
Dr Debapriya raised question about the base year of the GDP growth, saying that the Finance Minister himself has reservation about the base year.
He said the budget has no commitment for overcoming the political crisis through holding dialogue and election.
The quality of implementation of projects has deteriorated over the last few years, he said, adding that it would not be possible for NBR to increase the revenue by Tk 26283 crore.
Expressing concern over the increasing trend of interest payment, the CPD distinguished fellow said: "Payment of interest is eating up most of the government expenditure as one-third of revenue earning will go to meet the interest payment."
He also observed that the subsidy in the new budget has been decreased to 2 percent of the GDP and "it was possibly done to comply with the IMF conditions."
Dr Debapriya said anarchy is observed in the annual development programmes (ADP) as it has 688 projects without any approval. Similarly, there are more than 10 big projects including some power projects whose implementation is being delayed.
The delay of power plants implementation will increase dependence on the rental and quick rental power plants, he said.
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Engineering EXPO '97 Offers Something For All Ages
Teamwork was the object of this exercise. Each student in this group was allowed to put one hand in the box in an effort to construct the Tinker-Toy object on top. (large image)
Elementary students Sarah Davis and Valerie Rung are really interested in science. So much in fact, that on Friday, April 18, they were already planning to someday work for the College of Engineering.
Fueling the girls' enthusiasm was the first day of 23rd biennial Engineering EXPO, a student-run event that showcases recent developments in engineering and technology, and demonstrates how those developments can be applied to everyday life. The girls were in attendance with a group of fourth- and fifth-graders from Northside Elementary School in Middleton as well as more than 100 other student groups from around the state.
"I really liked the desks," said Rung, referring to a display of ergonomically designed furniture. "I liked them too," Davis chimed in, adding that she was also fascinated by the Rube Goldberg invention contest. The girls then rattled off a list of all their favorite EXPO displays.
EXPO visitors had plenty of opportunities to check out the latest automobile technology. This group gets an up-close look at the Baja Car, designed by UW-Madison engineering students. (large image)
Their teacher, Peggy Marxen, said EXPO is a great way of making science fun for young people. "It's stimulating. The kids really love the hands-on activities. It gets their creativity flowing."
In all, more than 90 individuals, groups and companies sponsored exhibits at this year's EXPO, "Dreams by Design," which ran from April 18-20.
Some of the most popular attractions were the student competitions, including contests for bridge building, model rocket launching and egg tossing. Another "high-traffic" destination was the Robot Triathlon, held in the Field House and featuring about 40 remote controlled robots that competed in soccer games and an intense obstacle course, with more than $15,000 dollars in prize money at stake.
EXPO visitors view a scale-model of the engineering campus made entirely out of LEGOS. (large image)
For the younger visitors, a giant LEGO playland in the lobby of the Mechanical Engineering Building was among the most popular destinations. Youngsters refined their construction engineering skills in a roped off area filled with tens of thousands of the snap-together blocks.
Nearby, another LEGO display attracted visitors of all ages. It was a scale-model version of the engineering campus made entirely of Legos. Planning for this mega-project began well in advance of EXPO, said student John Baneck, who helped construct the display and was on hand Friday to answer questions. The builders plan to keep their work intact and display it somewhere on the engineering campus after EXPO.
Student leaders estimate that about 25,000 people attended this year's event, which has been in the planning for more than 18 months.
The executive planning committee included Aaron Berken, Andrew Bouthilet, Doug Herman, Chuck Hwang (co-chair), Andrew Kroll, Rachel Karisny, Scott McKenzie, Jim Myers, Shawn Rediske, Vipul Soni, Becky Tschider, Dave Walters and Jonas Zahn (co-chair).


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Schinia tertia is a small (FW length 11 - 13 mm) moth with a brown forewing with a complex pattern on the distal wing, including metallic blue-black scales in the reniform spot, and a pale median line that flies in southern Idaho during late summer. The median area medial to the median line is pale tan off-white. The rest of the wing is brown, lightest at the base of the wing and variable brown or tan between the median line and postmedial line. The basal line is faint gray and light tan, evident only on the costa. The antemedial line is black, double with strong medial and weak lateral components, filled with the pale color of the adjacent median area. This line is undulating, nearly straight across the wing with slight indentations toward the base near the costa and trailing margin. The median line is gray-brown. The postmedial line has black lateral and gray medial components and is filled with pale tan or brown. The black component is often broken into spots on the posterior wing. This line is drawn sharply toward the base at the costa, broadly convex around the end of the cell, and slightly oblique toward the base below the reniform spot. The postmedial line is pale tan, jagged, and continuous across the wing. The terminal line is a series of dark spots. The fringe is tan, weakly to moderately checkered with dark brown or gray at the edge. The orbicular spot is gray, faint and often incomplete, with peripheral filling of the adjacent pale tan color and a gray central ocellus. The reniform spot is black, filled with metallic blue-black scales. The claviform spot is absent or thin and gray with filling of the adjacent pale tan. The hindwing is tan off-white with a pale brown-gray discal spot, incomplete postmedial line, submarginal band, and dark thin terminal line. The hindwing fringe is white with a pale tan base. The head and thorax are very pale gray-tan. The male antenna is filiform.
This species can be identified by its brown forewing with a complex, almost lace-like, pattern on the distal wing, the relatively narrow pale inner median area, metallic scales in the reniform spot, and pale hindwing discal spot. The most similar species in our area is Schinia albafascia in which the entire median area is white and the hindwing has a large black discal spot. Tarache areli, a member of the subfamily Acontiinae, has a metallic reniform spot and brown distal forewing. The entire wing base of this species is pale tan off-white, not brown medial to the antemedial line as in S. tertia.
Schinia tertia flies in dry grasslands in the Pacific Northwest. It is common in this habitat in southern Idaho.
This species has been collected in southern Idaho near the border with Utah.
The distribution of S. tertia forms a band across the Southwest from California to the eastern Great Plains. It also occurs slightly further north to Nebraska, Wisconsin, and northern Illinois.
No information is presently available regarding larval foodplants of this species. It is associated with blazing star (Liatris spp., Asteraceae) in parts of the Great Plains (Pogue and Harp 2004). An unknown host must be used west of the Rocky Mountains since Liatris does not grow in this region.
This species flies during late summer in the Northwest, with most records from late August. It is nocturnal and comes readily to lights.


Check LP for due dates, and that the "name" of the eBook is the same as the one in progress.
If anything needs fixed, speak to Stephen and consult the approved strategy for clarity.
This process works exactly as a blog post.
Complete the strategy section of the page, including goals, overview, persona, etc.
Include a CTA if there is an obvious next-step asset to link to in the eBook.
Make sure to add a target of word count for budgeting reasons. The writer should take this into account in the final product to be brief/in-depth as needed.
Complete an outline of how the eBook content should be laid out.
Internal pages that should be linked to.
External sources that could be referenced or linked to.
Ask Graphic Designer to make TWO cover options so this can be in design while the copy is being created. Make sure the title on the cover matches the title in the strategy.
Review the outline and do preliminary research to understand the topic to be written and get a firm grasp of the subject matter enough to submit intelligent questions to the client.
Writer reviews/suggests tweaks/additions to the outline.
Writer adds any additional questions they have into the "Discovery" block.
Writer send the eBook page back to the Lean Labs Marketer for review.
Finalize strategy and send to client for interview / input.
Write landing page/thank you page copy based on the approved outline/information from the interview.
Review the article and edit/proof for grammar.
Send to client for content approval.
Make sure the client understands that content tweaks must be made at this stage and not in design.
Make revisions as necessary until the client signs-off on the copy.
Once cover is approved, get a CTA designed ASAP.
Agree upon delivery date with designer so everything stays on schedule.
Get a peer review (Stephen) to proof the graphic design version for any errors/typos/mistakes before sending to client.
Send final version to client for approval.
Revise as necessary to get to final approval.
Add PDF (with pretty filename) to the client's HubSpot and ensure the link is added to the thank you page and any autoresponder emails.
Make sure the LP/TYP are published and TEST.
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Thanks to the HITECH Act, the Affordable Care Act, and the introduction of federal Meaningful Use guidelines, the EHR market in the United States has grown exponentially over the last 6 years. Given this trend, the U.S. is expected to remain the largest EHR market globally, and will total $9.3 billion by the end of this year. However, this has not been particularly good for community hospitals. As consolidation continues, more documentation is required by physicians, which places a strain on providers' time and causes frustration when EHR systems do not meet workflow needs. To make a long story short, within this tangled mess of regulations and the many solution offerings lies the opportunity for vendors to make it big, while also saving their clients money.
While 53% of providers have attested for stage 2 meaningful use, a sizable portion of hospitals said they are still in the middle of attesting.
Which vendors are being considered as hospitals upgrade or migrate to new solutions?
, which will continue to create churn in the marketplace for EHR solutions.


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Bellmarc opens one office, closes another
Co-founder Neil Binder continues to shop stake in firm once eyed by William Raveis
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By Leigh Kamping-Carder
Bellmarc Realty plans to close its second-floor Madison Avenue location in favor of A New Storefront On Lexington Avenue scheduled to open at the end of May, firm co-founder Neil Binder told The Real Deal. The 3,000-square-foot office, under construction at 1178 Lexington Avenue on the corner of 81st Street, will have space for 60 agents, who will move from the shuttering location at 1051 Madison Avenue, Binder said.
"There's real value for street exposure," he added, explaining his motivation for the move, which comes as the lease at the Madison Avenue space is set to expire.
"I felt that by not having the street exposure on Madison, it didn't give us a chance to invite customers to come in and meet with us to the same level" as at the firm's other four offices, which are all ground-floor retail spots.
With roughly 250 agents, Bellmarc is one of Manhattan's largest residential brokerages.
The Lexington Avenue facilities could serve as a template for upgrading Bellmarc's existing offices, located in Midtown, the Upper West Side, the Flatiron District and Greenwich Village, Binder said.
Formerly occupied by a women's clothing store, the space will have an open plan design, with eating areas, conference rooms and technology that incorporates Bellmarc's proprietary software, he said.
The 12-story building, also known by its alternate address at 140 East 81st Street, contains 83 co-op residences on its upper floors and about 6,000 square feet of retail and office space, according to Property Shark.
This is not the first Bellmarc location to close in recent years. The company left its corporate headquarters at 352 Park Avenue South in January 2009 in an effort to trim costs at the height of the recession.
Meanwhile, Binder has been looking for investors for the last year and a half to purchase a share of the firm that belongs to co-founder Marc Broxmeyer, who retired three years ago.
Last year, Bellmarc was negotiating with New England brokerage William Raveis Real Estate to purchase a significant stake in the company. But, as The Real Deal previously reported, talks fell apart last May after the two sides realized their businesses were not a match.
Binder is still intent on finding a partner who has more to offer than just a financial contribution, including the possibility of a connection with a regional firm. While he declined to go into details, he said that he is "talking to" a couple of investors.
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Bellingham Technical College, located in Bellingham, Washington, is a fully accredited community college that offers 35 associate degrees and 43 career certificate programs.
Each year, BTC has over 8,000 students enrolled at their campus, which lies 90 miles north of Seattle. BTC offers partnerships with larger state Universities to ensure acceptance and the transferal of credits for students who wish to pursue a 4-year degree.
Bellingham Technical College's job placement program has been incredibly successful and is a great way for alumni to find jobs after graduation. 84% of graduates are placed in a degree applicable job within 6 months of their graduation date.
While Bellingham Technical College does not offer an athletic program, there are other student activities that are extended to attendees. BTC offers a fully-functional student government, many campus-based groups and clubs, as well as the opportunity to join Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society dedicated to two-year institutions.
The cost to attend Bellingham Technical College is $105.00 per credit hour for Washington State residents. For out-of-state students, the cost to attend BTC is $277.00 per credit hour.
Applying at Bellingham Technical College is easy. Applications can be completed online or in-person at the BTC campus. Class enrollment forms are provided online and in-person for the convenience of the student.
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The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $4,400. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
Annual tuition range:
State Residents: $2,500-$3,000
Out-of-State: $7,100-$8,556
Part-time students are charged:
In-State: $70-$84 per unit
Out-of-State: $200-$240 per unit
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The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
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Receiving Grants & Scholarships 76% $5,773
Receiving Student Loans 38% $6,651
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Online course work available
Remedial courses
Academic counseling for students
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Employment search assistance
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how this school compares against other community colleges in Whatcom County and community colleges in Washington as a whole.
Graduation Rate 42.3% 25.8% 29.5%
Transfer-out Rate 5.8% 9.1% 19.5%
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Dental Assistant Program
Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1967)
Dental Hygienist Program
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Other Community Colleges Nearby
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Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA (25 miles away)
Everett Community College in Everett, WA (54 miles away)
Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA (62 miles away)
Cascadia Community College in Bothell, WA (71 miles away)
North Seattle Community College in Seattle, WA (74 miles away)
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Hoda Kotb: 15 reasons we love the 'Today' show star
By Cara Sprunk 5:04am PDT, Aug 5, 2019
When you let someone in your house every day, like millions do when they watch the "Today" show, you come to love them — and Hoda Kotb is no exception. In honor of Hoda's 55th birthday on Aug. 9, 2019, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at all the things we adore about the NBC morning show anchor and mom of two. Keep reading to find out why we can't get enough of her!
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No. 1: She's smart and determined
We love a smart, powerful woman, and Hoda Kotb fits the bill. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 1986 and remains a proud alum to this day. Her old professors are proud of her too! "Hoda was, I guess the best word, she was a very determined individual," Edd Sewell, a former Department of Communications chairman who taught her at Virginia Tech told NBC's "WSLS 10 News." "She didn't let things stand in her way when she wanted to do something. That certainly proved to be a good aspect for her in getting all the jobs that she's done."
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No. 2: She's been open about her struggles
Hoda Kotb is real and isn't afraid to share her struggles with the world — and that was never more evident than with her breast cancer battle. "The breast cancer I had required an extensive eight-hour surgery, which included a mastectomy and reconstruction," she wrote on Today.com six years later in 2014. "I had a hip-to-hip incision as well as more incisions on my chest. Let me tell you: It looks like a roadmap. … And even though I now consider myself about 90 percent, as far as feeling emotionally and physically recovered and body confident, I am not at 100 percent. Don't get me wrong: I am very grateful for everything I have. I am fortunate to have had great doctors and to know that I am six years cancer free. I am happy about that. But I still pull and tug on things I wear, like bathing suits or when I'm wearing gym clothes. The actual scars are there… that's forever a part of me."
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No. 3: She does Halloween like a pro
"Today" show anchors need to be pros at Halloween and Hoda Kotb nails it year after year. Among some of her best looks are 2018's Elton John (pictured), Blake Shelton, Kathie Lee Gifford of the '90s and Yoda.
No. 4: She doesn't take herself too seriously
Hoda Kotb doesn't think she's too cool for anything. A prime example? Along with her "Today" show family, Hoda made cameos in "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!" and "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming" on Syfy.
No. 5: She has a beautiful attitude about motherhood
At 52, Hoda Kotb became a mother when she and longtime boyfriend Joel Schiffman adopted daughter Haley Joy Kotb (pictured with her mom on "Today" in 2018). While Hoda was considerably older than most first-time moms, her positive attitude about motherhood made the adoption even more endearing. "Some people are lucky enough to have their time in their 20s. Some people, for whatever reason, need to wait a little longer," Hoda — who adopted a second daughter, Hope Catherine, in 2019 — told "Entertainment Tonight." "But waiting ain't bad when this is at the end."
No. 6: She fangirls just like us
Hoda Kotb has no shame when it comes to professing her love for her favorite celebrities. Whether it's geeking out over a Jennifer Lopez concert (and taking selfies with Alex Rodriguez in the audience!) or naming her dog after Blake Shelton, Hoda is all of us when it comes to her feelings as a fan.
No. 7: She's incredibly grateful
Hoda Kotb has experienced her fair share of blessings in life and she never forgets how lucky she is. "I sit down at our kitchen table with a journal," she told The Cut of her morning routine. "I don't care if I happen to be running late or if I have all the time in the world, I try to do this one thing no matter what. In the journal, I'll write the three things I'm grateful for just right there in that moment. Like, one, two, three. And then one amazing thing that happened the day before. It's almost like a level set."
No. 8: She's doesn't give up
Hoda Kotb is the ultimate success story and that's because she perseveres. Before she nabbed her first job at a Mississippi television station, she was rejected from 27 other places. "I got rejected everywhere, anywhere you can think of in the Southeast," she told colleague Savannah Guthrie during a chat on "Today Show Radio" on SiriusXM in 2016. But when she tried the Mississippi station, she was finally hired — with a starting salary of $12,000.
No. 9: Her relationship with Kathie Lee Gifford is total #FriendshipGoals
Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford became fast friends when "Today" launched a fourth hour with the two hosting more than 10 years ago. Over morning wine, they became family. They first met in 2007 and their chemistry was instantaneous. "I just loved her," Kathie Lee — who left "Today" in 2019 after 11 years — told Today.com. "I knew that day that even if we never worked together, she'd be my friend for the rest of my life." Once their hour launched, the two continued to bond over weekly lunch dates and Broadway shows. "You start sharing life and you start falling in love with the person. You become real, genuine friends," Kathie Lee told E! News. "You start sharing life and your friendship shows up on the air."
No. 10: She's not vain
Back in 2010, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford did the unthinkable — they wiped off all their makeup and hosted the fourth hour of "Today" on high-definition TV with bare faces. Though Hoda admitted she felt "vulnerable," she left vanity at the door and did it anyway. She and her other colleagues went makeup-free again on the air in 2014 and talked about their childhood insecurities. "I was the kid with the crazy, frizzy hair, the stop-sign glasses and the weird name. It was the trifecta of woof," Hoda quipped. These days, she often posts makeup-free pics on social media without a second thought!
No. 11: She's a prolific author
Hoda Kotb gets up every day at 3 a.m. and is in bed around 8 p.m., yet she's still managed to write five books! In her free time, she's penned "Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee," "Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives," "Where We Belong: Journeys That Show Us the Way," "I've Loved You Since Forever," and "You Are My Happy." Her most recent two are children's books, adorably written after adopting daughters Haley and Hope.
No. 12: She makes a powerful team with co-host Savannah Guthrie
After ousting Matt Lauer amid a devastating workplace sexual misconduct scandal in late 2017, NBC decided to forgo the traditional male/female co-hosting dynamic in favor of a new partnership — Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie, who together make an incredible morning team on "Today." "We trust each other completely and we have each other's back," Savannah told Parade. "We want the best for one another, and it shows."
No. 13: She has an infectious smile
Hoda Kotb has a megawatt smile that always feels genuine to those who see her — be it in real life or on television. When "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson visited the show in 2018, he complimented — and imitated — Hoda's grin. "My whole impression of Hoda is just about your smile. You're very charismatic when you smile," he said during his visit.
No. 14: Love's inspired her to love her body more
Rocking a bikini into her 50s, Hoda Kotb feels more secure in her looks than ever. "I think that when someone loves you, you get a kind of confidence," she told Health magazine, speaking of longtime boyfriend Joel Schiffman. "When you look into someone's eyes and they see beauty, it really does change how you see yourself. I guess I feel freer now than I ever did before. I don't think I ever wore a bikini before I got sick [with breast cancer]. But now I feel like 'OK, this is my body,' you know? Have at it."
No. 15: She shines a light on important causes
Hoda Kotb doesn't miss fun opportunities to bring attention to important causes when life presents them. While some journalists might take themselves too seriously, Hoda does not, so she jumped at the chance to appear alongside fellow cancer survivors and activists Sheryl Crow, Robin Roberts and Katie Couric in Martina McBride's music video "I'm Gonna Love You Through All of It." The 2011 music video raised awareness in a unique way, perfect for bubbly and interesting Hoda.
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Business models Industry News Report Top stories
Most effective subscriber retention strategies, according to publishers
Based in American Press Institute report
by WNIP
Editors note: We are republishing an article by Faisal Kalim that looks into the API's recent report on the subscriptions strategies. This piece was originally published on What's New in Publishing.
90% publishers use email newsletters as a subscriber retention strategy. A similar percentage employ analytics to track what subscribers are reading. And 86% find studying subscribers' interests and behaviors valuable.
These are among the key findings of a recent American Press Institute survey. It was undertaken to gather publishers' perspectives on strategies used to retain subscribers (members/donors as well).
"What news publishers do to retain subscribers," by Jeff Sonderman and Gwen Vargo, a report based on the survey, lays out publishers' stand on nine key retention strategies.
The survey had 133 respondents representing the retention strategies of 526 publications. They included big and small publishers, newspapers and digital-only, nonprofit and for-profit. All have readers who pay for content via subscriptions, memberships, or recurring donations.
Allowed us to identify gaps
Publishers were asked about the potential value they saw in different retention strategies irrespective of whether they were using them or not.
The results show what aspects of subscriber retention are considered most important. This allowed us to identify gaps — or areas that might be valuable of which many publishers are not taking advantage.
Jeff Sonderman and Gwen Vargo, What news publishers do to retain subscribers, API
Retention strategies considered most valuable by publishers are represented by orange bars in the chart below. The blue bars indicate the percentage of publishers who feel proficient in those activities.
Maximize your chances of retaining them
Studying subscribers' behavior and interests is regarded to be one of the most effective retention strategies. It helps publishers modify their content strategy and business practices to better serve subscribers.
86% publishers agree that collecting information about their subscribers' interests and behaviors is fairly or very valuable. A similar percentage say they do it by tracking what content is being read online by subscribers. Getting customer service to track reasons for cancellation or lapse, and sending emails surveys are other popular tactics used to gather readers' feedback.
"A thorough and thoughtful onboarding process to welcome new subscribers is one great way to maximize your chances of retaining them," the authors write. 87% of the publishers surveyed said they place a fairly high value on welcoming, engaging and onboarding new subscribers.
Nearly all of them (90%) encourage subscribers to sign up for their newsletters and 78% send a welcome email. Other common tactics include informing subscribers about how to use their products (46%) and sending personal notes from someone in the newsroom (43%).
More from the Fix: Media subscriptions predictions and the "end of history" mistake
42% to 26%: reduction in unengaged subscribers
Advance identification of subscribers that are at risk of cancellation is a highly effective way of reducing subscriber churn. 84% of publishers consider it "fairly valuable" and 38% "very valuable."
The Arizona Republic found that nearly half of its paid digital subscribers were not visiting their website at all in a given month. This group accounted for 50% subscription stops each month. The publisher used analytics to guide content changes. This helped it reduce unengaged subscribers from 42% to 26% and increased retention.
The strategy of identifying at-risk subscribers is one of the biggest areas where publishers could improve their tactics, according to the authors. Getting it done requires more sophisticated and integrated CRM software that links all subscribers' identities to their digital engagement. It would allow publishers to model churn propensity.
With reducing churn and increasing retention as priorities for many news organizations, being able to identify the subscribers who are most at risk will be critical to overall success with digital subscriptions.
Here are tactics commonly used by publishers to encourage existing subscribers to renew.
One of the most fundamental ways to retain subscribers
Eventually, it all comes down to the quality of content. "The core appeal of any news product is the content," the authors write.
If people perceive the information to be unique, compelling, entertaining and useful, they will subscribe. If not, they won't.
"So one of the most fundamental ways to retain subscribers is to make sure the content continues to serve them well and reach them."
As seen above, the majority of publishers study their subscribers' interests and behavior. That data informs their content strategy as was seen in the case of The Arizona Republic. This strategy can be taken further by giving readers a personalized experience based on their past behavior.
Most publishers (89%), use analytics to track what subscribers are reading. However, there are other powerful personalization tactics that are being used by a much lower percentage of publishers.
They include email newsletters recommendations (41%), serving personalized content (20%), and personalized communication (17%), tailored according to subscribers' content consumption history.
The right metrics
Finally, metrics are critical. "If you can't measure something, you stand little chance of getting better at it," write the authors. "That old wisdom holds true when it comes to subscriber retention as well."
To keep churn under control, a publisher needs to have the right metrics at hand to spot problems quickly and monitor improvement.
Among the publishers surveyed, 60% calculate the Lifetime Value for their digital subscribers. 54% have a shared understanding among employees across the organization regarding their goals for retention and whether they are meeting them. And 28% segment subscribers into groups based on their estimated risk of cancellation.
The authors conclude with a list of 31 effective retention ideas for publishers.
More from the Fix: How publishers are using data to fuel subscription growth
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Q: Reading Buffers in Java I need a bit of a hand reading the buffer that is spat out by the glReadPixels feature in android's opengl-es api. Here is my code so far...
public static void pick(GL11 gl){
        int[] viewport = new int[4];
        IntBuffer pixel = IntBuffer.allocate(384000);

        mColourR = BaseObject.getColourR();
        mColourG = BaseObject.getColourG();
        mColourB = BaseObject.getColourB();

        x = MGLSurfaceView.X();
        y = MGLSurfaceView.Y();

        gl.glGetIntegerv(GL11.GL_VIEWPORT,viewport,0);

        gl.glReadPixels((int)x,viewport[3]-(int)y, 1, 1, GL11.GL_RGB, GL11.GL_UNSIGNED_BYTE, pixel);

}

the name of the output buffer in this code is "pixel" what do I need to add to this code to get the colour values back from the "pixel" buffer.

A: You can use one of the get() methods of the IntBuffer to access individual values.
RGB color values are usually stored in that very order, so calling pixel.get(0) will get you the red value of the first pixel, pixel.get(1) will get you the green channel and so on. Usually, the values are stored line-wise.
So, if you need a value for a particular pixel, (x,y) you will have to call get(screenWidth*3*y + x)
By the way, you can retrieve the raw int array from your IntBufferby calling pixels.array()

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Q: Use Interface with different namespaces in typescript I want to create an interface in 'parent.a' namespace and I want to use that interface in 'parent' namespace.
Is there any way to do that, please help me on this.
I have found one solution to access classes from different namespaces access class from namespace but I need to work with interface not classes.
my example:
module Parent.AInterface {

    export interface AInterface {
        setParent(): void;
    }

}

My other module
module Parent {

    export class ParentClass implements AInterface {

    }

}

while doing so.. I'm getting an error that says Cannot find name 'AInterface'
please help me on this.

A: You should mention module name before interface name:
module Parent.AInterface {

    export interface AInterface {
        setParent(): void;
    }

}

module Parent {

    export class ParentClass implements AInterface.AInterface {
        setParent() {
        }
    }

}

This works fine for me in the typescript playground.

A: Parent.ts
///<reference path="./Parent.AInterface.ts" />
module Parent {
     export class ParentClass implements AInterface.AInterface {}
}


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Sonbhadra firing: Priyanka sits on dharna again, says will not mov
Updated : 34 min ago IST
Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi was detained and taken to Mirzapur by Uttar Pradesh police on Friday while she was on her way to meet the kin of those killed in the July 17 Sonbhadra firing incident, in which nine people were kil
K'taka Assembly fails to meet Governor's deadline, adjourns
Updated : 2 hours, 8 min ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Karnataka Assembly failed to meet the deadline set by Governor Vajubhai Bala to the Assembly to complete the business of trust vote by 1:30 pm in the midst of a raging debate over the Governor's directive.
Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen recall meeting Beyonce for first time
Updated : 2 hours, 59 min ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 19 (ANI): American actors Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, who are co-starring with singer Beyonce in the recently released 'The Lion King', didn't meet Queen Bey until the world premiere of the flick, which took place earlier this month.
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Lucknow (India), July 19 (ANI): Anand Kumar, the man behind the story of 'Super 30', met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently and requested him to declare the film tax free in the state.
Father- son tied to tree, beaten in UP village
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): In a shameful incident, a man and his son were allegedly tied to a tree and beaten at Aauta village of Uttar Pradesh after the latter was caught while trying to meet his female friend.
K'taka, Mumbai police arrives at St. George Hospital to meet Cong
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): Karnataka Police accompanied by Mumbai Police on Friday arrived at St. George Hospital to meet Karnataka Congress MLA Shrimant Patil, who was admitted there following chest pain.
Priyanka Gandhi to visit Sonbhadra to meet families of July 17 fir
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh today to meet the family members of those who were killed in firing over a land dispute on July 17.
India tour of WI: No selection meeting on July 19, says BCCI
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that there is no selection meeting on Friday to decide India's squad for the upcoming West Indies tour.
Fadnavis meets Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Parliament Bhavan on Thursday.
Resulticks brings on-board Kulmeet Bawa as Chief Operating Officer
Updated : 1 day ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] July 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): Real-time omnichannel marketing solutions provider Resulticks announced today that Kulmeet Bawa has joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer and President, JAPAC.
Jaishankar to attend BRICS' foreign ministers meet in Brazil next
Updated : 1 day, 3 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jul 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in the standalone meeting of the BRICS Foreign Ministers scheduled to be held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil from July 25 to 26.
Hafiz Saeed's arrest mere cosmetic, it's Pakistan's happy face for
Washington DC [USA], Jul 18 (ANI): Pakistan on Wednesday arrested the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Hafiz Saeed, whose prosecution has long been sought by New Delhi and Washington over the ghastly attacks in India's financial capital.


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This is definitely a knife-and-fork treat. They are messy and gooey - following in true s'mores fashion. I took a shortcut and used two box brownie mixes, but you could easily make s'mores brownies following a from-scratch brownie recipe.
The best part of this yummy dessert is the way the toppings get all toasty. You really get the same sensation as eating an actual s'more, but with the added bonus of a brownie as the base!
Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with parchment paper - including the sides. Lightly mist with non-stick spray. Prepare brownie mixes according the package directions. Pour into baking pan and bake at temperature called for on package directions, but remove from oven a few minutes shy of being done.
Turn oven to broil. Slather on the frosting or Nutella - it will start to melt. That's what you want so that the toppings adhere.
Top with the cereal, marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Place under broiler for just a couple of minutes. Be sure to watch closely so things don't burn.
Allow to cool. Lift brownie out of pan using the parchment paper. Cut and serve.
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