Text: Calculating the {{METRIC}} of Your Customer Support Center

Calculating the ROI of Your Customer Support Center

Your return on investment (ROI) calculation indicates the level of success your organization experiences through its outsourced call center solution. ROI is calculated using two key numbers: how much you’re paying or investing and how much you’re receiving or earning. Perform this {{ACTIVITY}} to see just how effective {{ACTIVITY}} can be as well as to evaluate {{PRODUCT}} against each other. Calculating Your Investments and Costs

The first step to determining your business’s call center ROI is drawing up a complete list of costs associated. Remember to include both the costs that are part of your contract with your call center provider and also any internal costs you may experience related to that function. Some of the investment and expenses to consider include:

Labor — The cost, typically contained in your call center contract, for all agents working with your business’s {{GROUP}}. This can have a fixed and a variable component; for instance, the {{FINANCIAL}} would cover monthly labor costs throughout the year, while the variable would cover {{EVENT}} to effectively cover your busiest seasons. Also consider any internal labor cost for personnel who are tasked with overseeing your {{ACTIVITY}} and management, to the extent that that work removes them from other duties.

Text: Calculating the ROI of Your Customer Support Center

Calculating the ROI of Your Customer Support Center

Your return on investment (ROI) calculation indicates the level of success your organization experiences through its outsourced call center solution. ROI is calculated using two key numbers: how much you’re paying or investing and how much you’re receiving or earning. Perform this ROI calculation to see just how effective outsourcing can be as well as to evaluate outsourced solutions against each other. Calculating Your Investments and Costs

The first step to determining your business’s call center ROI is drawing up a complete list of costs associated. Remember to include both the costs that are part of your contract with your call center provider and also any internal costs you may experience related to that function. Some of the investment and expenses to consider include:

Labor — The cost, typically contained in your call center contract, for all agents working with your business’s customers. This can have a fixed and a variable component; for instance, the fixed number would cover monthly labor costs throughout the year, while the variable would cover seasonal labor changes to effectively cover your busiest seasons. Also consider any internal labor cost for personnel who are tasked with overseeing your call center relationship and management, to the extent that that work removes them from other duties.

Text:
Calculating
the
ROI
of
Your
Customer
Support
Center
Calculating
the
ROI
of
Your
Customer
Support
Center
Your
return
on
investment
ROI)
calculation
indicates
the
level
of
success
your
organization
experiences
through
its
outsourced
call
center
solution.
ROI
is
calculated
using
two
key
numbers:
how
much
you’re
paying
or
investing
and
how
much
you’re
receiving
or
earning.
Perform
this
ROI
calculation
to
see
just
how
effective
outsourcing
can
be
as
well
as
to
evaluate
outsourced
solutions
against
each
other.
Calculating
Your
Investments
and
Costs
The
first
step
to
determining
your
business’s
call
center
ROI
is
drawing
up
a
complete
list
of
costs
associated.
Remember
to
include
both
the
costs
that
are
part
of
your
contract
with
your
call
center
provider
and
also
any
internal
costs
you
may
experience
related
to
that
function.
Some
of
the
investment
and
expenses
to
consider
include:
Labor
—
The
cost,
typically
contained
in
your
call
center
contract,
for
all
agents
working
with
your
business’s
customers.
This
can
have
a
fixed
and
a
variable
component;
for
instance,
the
fixed number
would
cover
monthly
labor
costs
throughout
the
year,
while
the
variable
would
cover
seasonal
labor
changes
to
effectively
cover
your
busiest
seasons.
Also
consider
any
internal
labor
cost
for
personnel
who
are
tasked
with
overseeing
your
call
center
relationship
and
management,
to
the
extent
that
that
work
removes
them
from
other
duties.


Text: The logo of blockchain company {{BLOCKCHAIN COMPANY}} is seen at the {{BANKING AND FINANCIAL CONFERENCE}} banking and financial conference in {{CITY}}, {{PROVINCE}}, {{COUNTRY}} October 19, 2017. Cryptocurrency startup Ripple donated $29 million of its own digital currency {{DIGITAL CURRENCY}} to support {{COUNTRY}} public schools, the company announced Wednesday. The donation, which Ripple said is the largest-ever cryptocurrency gift to a single charity, fulfilled thousands of requests from public school teachers on the crowdfunding site {{CROWDFUNDING SITE}}. The money will be used to buy classroom materials for more than 28,000 public school teachers across all 50 states, the company said in a statement. {{FOUNDER AND CEO}}, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org, said he approached Ripple based on CEO {{CEO}}'s previous involvement with the foundation. He sent Ripple executives an email laying out the possible impact of fulfilling the teachers' requests. "To my own shock, they said yes," said Best, who founded the charity 18 years ago. "It was mind-blowing that it would be the largest donation of cryptocurrency." Ripple is officially the name of a {{CITY}}-based company developing a network for faster global financial payments. XRP is the name of the digital token that financial institutions on the network can use to transact quickly.

Text: The logo of blockchain company Ripple is seen at the SIBOS banking and financial conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 19, 2017. Cryptocurrency startup Ripple donated $29 million of its own digital currency XRP to support U.S. public schools, the company announced Wednesday. The donation, which Ripple said is the largest-ever cryptocurrency gift to a single charity, fulfilled thousands of requests from public school teachers on the crowdfunding site DonorsChoose.org. The money will be used to buy classroom materials for more than 28,000 public school teachers across all 50 states, the company said in a statement. Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org, said he approached Ripple based on CEO Brad Garlinghouse's previous involvement with the foundation. He sent Ripple executives an email laying out the possible impact of fulfilling the teachers' requests. "To my own shock, they said yes," said Best, who founded the charity 18 years ago. "It was mind-blowing that it would be the largest donation of cryptocurrency." Ripple is officially the name of a San Francisco-based company developing a network for faster global financial payments. XRP is the name of the digital token that financial institutions on the network can use to transact quickly.

Text: The logo of blockchain company Ripple is seen at the SIBOS banking and financial conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 19, 2017. Cryptocurrency startup Ripple donated 29 million of its own digital currency XRP to support U.S. public schools, the company announced Wednesday. The donation, which Ripple said is the largest-ever cryptocurrency gift to a single charity, fulfilled thousands of requests from public school teachers on the crowdfunding site DonorsChoose.org. The money will be used to buy classroom materials for more than 28,000 public school teachers across all 50 states, the company said in a statement. Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org, said he approached Ripple based on CEO Brad Garlinghouse's previous involvement with the foundation. He sent Ripple executives an email laying out the possible impact of fulfilling the teachers' requests. To my own shock, they said yes," said Best, who founded the charity 18 years ago. It was mind-blowing that it would be the largest donation of cryptocurrency." Ripple is officially the name of a San Francisco-based company developing a network for faster global financial payments. XRP is the name of the digital token that financial institutions on the network can use to transact quickly.


Text: Building momentum, one step at a time

If you are one of the five regular readers of this blog, you’re well aware thatI have no loveof debt. To me, there’s almost no good reason to go into debt, and a lot of good {{GENERAL}} to pay it off as quickly as possible. However, I try to keep an open mind. So, I thought it would be a good mental exercise to try to come up with some valid reasons to stay in debt. Here’s what I came up with. #1. You have severe pulpuslacerataphobia. That’s the fear of getting paper cuts, which is sure to happen while you sort through and organize all of those statements and bills you’ve piled up. Getting everything organized is usually the first step when you’re trying to get out of debt, because you have to have an accurate picture of your financial situation before you can move forward. While the internet and online banking are making mail and the paper it’s printed on less and less common, it’s not totally gone yet. Serious pulpuslacerataphobics might consider investing in good {{CLOTHING}} if they’re trying to get their {{FINANCIAL}} under control…or they can just stay in debt. #2. The thought of divorce excites you.

Text: Building momentum, one step at a time

If you are one of the five regular readers of this blog, you’re well aware thatI have no loveof debt. To me, there’s almost no good reason to go into debt, and a lot of good reasons to pay it off as quickly as possible. However, I try to keep an open mind. So, I thought it would be a good mental exercise to try to come up with some valid reasons to stay in debt. Here’s what I came up with. #1. You have severe pulpuslacerataphobia. That’s the fear of getting paper cuts, which is sure to happen while you sort through and organize all of those statements and bills you’ve piled up. Getting everything organized is usually the first step when you’re trying to get out of debt, because you have to have an accurate picture of your financial situation before you can move forward. While the internet and online banking are making mail and the paper it’s printed on less and less common, it’s not totally gone yet. Serious pulpuslacerataphobics might consider investing in good pair of gloves if they’re trying to get their money under control…or they can just stay in debt. #2. The thought of divorce excites you.

Text: Building momentum, one step at a time If you are one of the five regular readers of this blog, you’re well aware thatI have no loveof debt. To me, there’s almost no good reason to go into debt, and a lot of good reasons to pay it off as quickly as possible. However, I try to keep an open mind. So, I thought it would be a good mental exercise to try to come up with some valid reasons to stay in debt. Here’s what I came up with. 1. You have severe pulpuslacerataphobia. That’s the fear of getting paper cuts, which is sure to happen while you sort through and organize all of those statements and bills you’ve piled up. Getting everything organized is usually the first step when you’re trying to get out of debt, because you have to have an accurate picture of your financial situation before you can move forward. While the internet and online banking are making mail and the paper it’s printed on less and less common, it’s not totally gone yet. Serious pulpuslacerataphobics might consider investing in good pair of gloves if they’re trying to get their money under control…or they can just stay in debt. 2. The thought of divorce excites you.


Text: {{SERVICE}} Help and Information

Competition for jobs is no picnic and to get those loans paid for you need the right answers. No matter how good your {{FIELD OF STUDY}}, it's quite normal to feel frustrated about finances. Unfortunatly, learning about {{FINANCIAL TERM}} in college is not one of the "Major's" they focus on. Especially right before graduatation. Ironically, the very {{PERSON}} who informed you that going to college is the way to a better life probably did not sit down with you and explain that college is not going to be cheap. But that's okay. You're an adult now, responsible for your own decision-making. Like all other adult problems, debt is something that can be dealt with. The first step is to educate yourself on several key points:

What your actual position is

What {{CONCEPT}} are open to you

The consequences of not meeting your required payment schedule

How you can negotiate with your lender, or lenders, or seek student loan debt consolidation

Begin At The Beginning. Your first job is to assess your exact situation. How much do you owe, to which {{ORGANIZATION}}, and at what the annual percentage rate (APR) is. Make a list of all your outstanding student loan debts on a fresh notepad.

Text: Student Loan Debt Consolidation Help and Information

Competition for jobs is no picnic and to get those loans paid for you need the right answers. No matter how good your education, it's quite normal to feel frustrated about finances. Unfortunatly, learning about money in college is not one of the "Major's" they focus on. Especially right before graduatation. Ironically, the very people who informed you that going to college is the way to a better life probably did not sit down with you and explain that college is not going to be cheap. But that's okay. You're an adult now, responsible for your own decision-making. Like all other adult problems, debt is something that can be dealt with. The first step is to educate yourself on several key points:

What your actual position is

What options are open to you

The consequences of not meeting your required payment schedule

How you can negotiate with your lender, or lenders, or seek student loan debt consolidation

Begin At The Beginning. Your first job is to assess your exact situation. How much do you owe, to which organizations, and at what the annual percentage rate (APR) is. Make a list of all your outstanding student loan debts on a fresh notepad.

Text: Student Loan Debt Consolidation Help and Information Competition for jobs is no picnic and to get those loans paid for you need the right answers. No matter how good your education, it's quite normal to feel frustrated about finances. Unfortunatly, learning about money in college is not one of the Major's" they focus on. Especially right before graduatation. Ironically, the very people who informed you that going to college is the way to a better life probably did not sit down with you and explain that college is not going to be cheap. But that's okay. You're an adult now, responsible for your own decision-making. Like all other adult problems, debt is something that can be dealt with. The first step is to educate yourself on several key points: What your actual position is What options are open to you The consequences of not meeting your required payment schedule How you can negotiate with your lender, or lenders, or seek student loan debt consolidation Begin At The Beginning. Your first job is to assess your exact situation. How much do you owe, to which organizations, and at what the annual percentage rate APR) is. Make a list of all your outstanding student loan debts on a fresh notepad.


Text: Laparoscopic urologic surgery. The financial realities. Since 1990, laparoscopic surgery has gained an important role in the specialty of urology. This article provides a {{FINANCIAL CONCEPT}} of the three most common urolaparoscopic procedures compared with their open surgical counterpart. The intraoperative costs of laparoscopic surgery are more expensive, but the postoperative expenses are less compared with open surgery. The financial ramifications of a shorter period of convalescence following laparoscopic surgery must be considered.

Text: Laparoscopic urologic surgery. The financial realities. Since 1990, laparoscopic surgery has gained an important role in the specialty of urology. This article provides a financial analysis of the three most common urolaparoscopic procedures compared with their open surgical counterpart. The intraoperative costs of laparoscopic surgery are more expensive, but the postoperative expenses are less compared with open surgery. The financial ramifications of a shorter period of convalescence following laparoscopic surgery must be considered.


Text: Payments using mobile devices began as simple interactions that would allow a mobile device holder to pay for {{PRODUCT}}s within vending machines using a mobile device. {{TECHNOLOGY}} (SMS) messages may be used to communicate such payments by entering a code associated with a particular vending machine. The message is received by the vending machine, the item is dispensed and mobile device holder's {{FINANCIAL}} is debited the appropriate amount for the selected item. Over time, mobile payments have grown to include mobile banking and mobile credit cards. Mobile devices may be used to transfer {{FINANCIAL}} from one mobile banking account to another, pay utility bills, pay parking fees, etc. However, mobile devices have not gained wide acceptance for use as payment vehicles at a point-of-sale (POS) in, e.g., merchant locations. Here, the traditional payment vehicles, e.g., credit/debit cards, cash and checks still reign supreme. This is because {{TECHNOLOGY}} must undergo a certification processes with {{TECHNOLOGY}} to ensure compatibility with their systems and compliance with {{REGULATION}}.

Text: Payments using mobile devices began as simple interactions that would allow a mobile device holder to pay for items within vending machines using a mobile device. Short Message Service (SMS) messages may be used to communicate such payments by entering a code associated with a particular vending machine. The message is received by the vending machine, the item is dispensed and mobile device holder's account is debited the appropriate amount for the selected item. Over time, mobile payments have grown to include mobile banking and mobile credit cards. Mobile devices may be used to transfer money from one mobile banking account to another, pay utility bills, pay parking fees, etc. However, mobile devices have not gained wide acceptance for use as payment vehicles at a point-of-sale (POS) in, e.g., merchant locations. Here, the traditional payment vehicles, e.g., credit/debit cards, cash and checks still reign supreme. This is because POS terminals must undergo a certification processes with back-end transaction processors to ensure compatibility with their systems and compliance with security regulations.

Text: Payments using mobile devices began as simple interactions that would allow a mobile device holder to pay for items within vending machines using a mobile device. Short Message Service SMS) messages may be used to communicate such payments by entering a code associated with a particular vending machine. The message is received by the vending machine, the item is dispensed and mobile device holder's account is debited the appropriate amount for the selected item. Over time, mobile payments have grown to include mobile banking and mobile credit cards. Mobile devices may be used to transfer money from one mobile banking account to another, pay utility bills, pay parking fees, etc. However, mobile devices have not gained wide acceptance for use as payment vehicles at a point-of-sale POS) in, e.g., merchant locations. Here, the traditional payment vehicles, e.g., credit/debit cards, cash and checks still reign supreme. This is because POS terminals must undergo a certification processes with back-end transaction processors to ensure compatibility with their systems and compliance with security regulations.


Text: {{CURRENCY}}: fall resumed

Yesterday the pair resumed its fall after some strengthening in the previous week. The {{CURRENCY}} was pressured by weak data from {{COUNTRY}} where the {{ECONOMIC INDICATOR}} in {{DATE}} fell from 106.7 to 106.6 points, while experts predicted a growth to 107.0 points. Furthermore, the IFO Expectations came out worse than forecasts as well amounting to 100.4 points. At the same time, the {{CURRENCY}} remains under pressure prior to the {{EVENT}}. According to expectations, the {{NATIONALITY}} regulator could proceed with further {{ECONOMIC POLICY}}. Support and resistance

{{TECHNICAL INDICATOR}} on the daily chart is moving horizontally while the price range is widening. However, the price is trading above its upper border thus indicating the possibility of a downward correction. {{TECHNICAL INDICATOR}} is growing and giving a buy signal. {{TECHNICAL INDICATOR}} continues growing while in the overbought zone. The indicators recommend waiting for clearer trading signals. Long positions can be opened after the breakout of the level of 125.53 with targets at 126.16, 126.62 and stop-loss at 124.70. Validity – 2-3 days. Short positions can be opened after the breakdown of the level of 125.00 with the target at 123.00 and stop-loss at 125.53. Validity – 2-3 days.

Text: EUR/JPY: fall resumed

Yesterday the pair resumed its fall after some strengthening in the previous week. The Euro was pressured by weak data from Germany where the IFO Business Climate in April fell from 106.7 to 106.6 points, while experts predicted a growth to 107.0 points. Furthermore, the IFO Expectations came out worse than forecasts as well amounting to 100.4 points. At the same time, the Yen remains under pressure prior to the Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision. According to expectations, the Japanese regulator could proceed with further monetary policy easing. Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the daily chart is moving horizontally while the price range is widening. However, the price is trading above its upper border thus indicating the possibility of a downward correction. MACD is growing and giving a buy signal. Stochastic continues growing while in the overbought zone. The indicators recommend waiting for clearer trading signals. Long positions can be opened after the breakout of the level of 125.53 with targets at 126.16, 126.62 and stop-loss at 124.70. Validity – 2-3 days. Short positions can be opened after the breakdown of the level of 125.00 with the target at 123.00 and stop-loss at 125.53. Validity – 2-3 days.

Text:
EUR/JPY
fall
resumed
Yesterday
the
pair
resumed
its
fall
after
some
strengthening
in
the
previous
week.
The
Euro
was
pressured
by
weak
data
from
Germany
where
the
IFO Business Climate
in
April
fell
from
106.7
to
106.6
points,
while
experts
predicted
a
growth
to
107.0
points.
Furthermore,
the
IFO
Expectations
came
out
worse
than
forecasts
as
well
amounting
to
100.4
points.
At
the
same
time,
the
Yen
remains
under
pressure
prior
to
the
Bank
of
Japan
Interest
Rate
Decision.
According
to
expectations,
the
Japanese
regulator
could
proceed
with
further
monetary policy easing
Support
and
resistance
Bollinger
Bands
on
the
daily
chart
is
moving
horizontally
while
the
price
range
is
widening.
However,
the
price
is
trading
above
its
upper
border
thus
indicating
the
possibility
of
a
downward
correction.
MACD
is
growing
and
giving
a
buy
signal.
Stochastic
continues
growing
while
in
the
overbought
zone.
The
indicators
recommend
waiting
for
clearer
trading
signals.
Long
positions
can
be
opened
after
the
breakout
of
the
level
of
125.53
with
targets
at
126.16,
126.62
and
stop-loss
at
124.70.
Validity
–
2-3
days.
Short
positions
can
be
opened
after
the
breakdown
of
the
level
of
125.00
with
the
target
at
123.00
and
stop-loss
at
125.53.
Validity
–
2-3
days.


Text: UPDATE (16:55 BST 25th July): Updated with comment from {{ORGANIZATION}}. {{NATIONALITY}}ION}}n airline airBaltic has decided to eliminate its controversial transaction charge on bitcoin purchases. Earlier this week, the firm became the first {{NATIONALITY}} airline to accept bitcoin for flight bookings. The news was covered by digital currency news outlets and even some mainstream media, putting Latvia firmly on the cryptocurrency map. However, enthusiasm soon waned after it emerged that the airline was still charging its standard {{CURRENCY}} fee on bitcoin transactions – the same as customers paying with a credit card. {{EVENT}} u-turn

The airline originally responded to the criticism by explaining that the {{FINANCIAL TERM}} is actually used to cover the cost of processing bookings rather than the transactions themselves. However, many in the {{GROUP}} felt the airline was missing the whole point of accepting bitcoin, which offers tiny or no transaction fees. It did not take long for airBaltic to review its policies – in the face of {{GROUP}} discontent, perhaps – and the airline has now {{FINANCIAL TERM}} on bitcoin payments altogether.

Text: UPDATE (16:55 BST 25th July): Updated with comment from BitPay. Latvian airline airBaltic has decided to eliminate its controversial transaction charge on bitcoin purchases. Earlier this week, the firm became the first European airline to accept bitcoin for flight bookings. The news was covered by digital currency news outlets and even some mainstream media, putting Latvia firmly on the cryptocurrency map. However, enthusiasm soon waned after it emerged that the airline was still charging its standard €5.99 fee on bitcoin transactions – the same as customers paying with a credit card. Prompt u-turn

The airline originally responded to the criticism by explaining that the transaction fee is actually used to cover the cost of processing bookings rather than the transactions themselves. However, many in the bitcoin community felt the airline was missing the whole point of accepting bitcoin, which offers tiny or no transaction fees. It did not take long for airBaltic to review its policies – in the face of cryptocurrency community discontent, perhaps – and the airline has now waived transaction fees on bitcoin payments altogether.

Text:
UPDATE
16:55
BST
25th
July):
Updated
with
comment
from
BitPay.
Latvian
airline
airBaltic
has
decided
to
eliminate
its
controversial
transaction
charge
on
bitcoin
purchases.
Earlier
this
week,
the
firm
became
the
first
European
airline
to
accept
bitcoin
for
flight
bookings.
The
news
was
covered
by
digital
currency
news
outlets
and
even
some
mainstream
media,
putting
Latvia
firmly
on
the
cryptocurrency
map.
However,
enthusiasm
soon
waned
after
it
emerged
that
the
airline
was
still
charging
its
standard
€5.99
fee
on
bitcoin
transactions
–
the
same
as
customers
paying
with
a
credit
card.
Prompt
u-turn
The
airline
originally
responded
to
the
criticism
by
explaining
that
the
transaction fee
is
actually
used
to
cover
the
cost
of
processing
bookings
rather
than
the
transactions
themselves.
However,
many
in
the
bitcoin
community
felt
the
airline
was
missing
the
whole
point
of
accepting
bitcoin,
which
offers
tiny
or
no
transaction
fees.
It
did
not
take
long
for
airBaltic
to
review
its
policies
–
in
the
face
of
cryptocurrency
community
discontent,
perhaps
–
and
the
airline
has
now
waived transaction fees
on
bitcoin
payments
altogether.


Text: A key piece of the federal government's stimulus efforts to help small {{ORGANIZATION}} and their employees has run out of {{CURRENCY}}, shutting out thousands of potential {{PERSON}} who were seeking aid amidst the coronavirus-driven economic plunge. The {{ORGANIZATION}} said Thursday morning the {{PROGRAM}} wouldn't be accepting any more applications for the $349 billion program. The agency reported approving more than {{PROGRAM}} totaling more than $339 billion from over {{ORGANIZATION}}. While that money has been approved, most borrowers are still waiting for those loans to be funded — and for money to even show up in their {{CONCEPT}}. Get Breaking News Delivered to Your Inbox

"{{ORGANIZATION}} are on the brink, trying desperately to keep their doors open and support their employees," said {{PERSON}}, president of the {{ORGANIZATION}}, an {{ORGANIZATION}} in {{LOCATION}} "We've been hearing from our members, every day, worried the $349 billion lending program would run dry before help gets to them. Today, their worries became a reality." The Paycheck Protection Program loans have an ultra-low 1% {{CONCEPT}}, and the interest on the loans does not have to be paid for the {{TIME}}. The program is focused on helping businesses with {{CONCEPT}}.

Text: A key piece of the federal government's stimulus efforts to help small businesses and their employees has run out of money, shutting out thousands of potential borrowers who were seeking aid amidst the coronavirus-driven economic plunge. The U.S. Small Business Administration said Thursday morning the Paycheck Protection Program wouldn't be accepting any more applications for the $349 billion program. The agency reported approving more than 1.6 million Paycheck Protection Program loan applications totaling more than $339 billion from over 4,900 lending institutions. While that money has been approved, most borrowers are still waiting for those loans to be funded — and for money to even show up in their accounts. Get Breaking News Delivered to Your Inbox

"America's small businesses are on the brink, trying desperately to keep their doors open and support their employees," said Brad Close, president of the National Federation of Independent Business, an advocacy group in Washington, D.C. "We've been hearing from our members, every day, worried the $349 billion lending program would run dry before help gets to them. Today, their worries became a reality." The Paycheck Protection Program loans have an ultra-low 1% interest rate, and the interest on the loans does not have to be paid for the first six months. The program is focused on helping businesses with 500 or fewer employees.

Text: A key piece of the federal government's stimulus efforts to help small businesses and their employees has run out of money shutting out thousands of potential borrowers who were seeking aid amidst the coronavirus-driven economic plunge. The U.S. Small Business Administration said Thursday morning the Paycheck Protection Program wouldn't be accepting any more applications for the 349 billion program. The agency reported approving more than 1.6 million Paycheck Protection Program loan applications totaling more than 339 billion from over 4,900 lending institutions. While that money has been approved, most borrowers are still waiting for those loans to be funded — and for money to even show up in their accounts. Get Breaking News Delivered to Your Inbox America's small businesses are on the brink, trying desperately to keep their doors open and support their employees," said Brad Close, president of the National Federation of Independent Business, an advocacy group in Washington, D.C. We've been hearing from our members, every day, worried the 349 billion lending program would run dry before help gets to them. Today, their worries became a reality." The Paycheck Protection Program loans have an ultra-low 1% interest rate, and the interest on the loans does not have to be paid for the first six months. The program is focused on helping businesses with 500 or fewer employees.


Text: If you are near {{LOCATION}} or {{LOCATION}} and want to fly on a budget we recommend flying with {{COMPANY}} to {{LOCATION}} (not {{LOCATION}} – DUS!). Best take a taxi to the {{LOCATION}}. The drive takes about 30 minutes and costs around 60 Euros {{DIRECTION}}. From London-Stansted or {{LOCATION}} you could also fly to {{LOCATION}} or {{LOCATION}} (NL). That' ll be a 1 hr
drive from Dortmund and a 70 mins drive from Eindhoven. Flying from other airports:

If you’d like to fly but cannot use Ryan Air the closest Airport is Düsseldorf International (DUS). It’s a big airport and you get direct flights from most destinations.The drive takes about 60 minutes. Airport {{LOCATION}} (NL) is another option when you are flying from {{LOCATION}} (Ryan
Air). The drive to {{LOCATION}} is around 70 mins. A taxi will cost around 190 Euros one-way but given this distance it is normal in {{LOCATION}} to negotiate a price with the driver which
could leave you with 140-150 Euros for {{QUANTITY}}. From {{LOCATION}} a taxi would be {{CURRENCY}}. Going via the {{LOCATION}} or the {{LOCATION}} will take you to {{LOCATION}} or {{LOCATION}}.

Text: If you are near London-Stansted or Edinburgh and want to fly on a budget we recommend flying with Ryan Air to Düsseldorf-Weeze Airport/NRN (not Düsseldorf International – DUS!). Best take a taxi to the Wunderland. The drive takes about 30 minutes and costs around 60 Euros one-way. From London-Stansted or Luton you could also fly to Dortmund or Eindhoven (NL). That' ll be a 1 hr
drive from Dortmund and a 70 mins drive from Eindhoven. Flying from other airports:

If you’d like to fly but cannot use Ryan Air the closest Airport is Düsseldorf International (DUS). It’s a big airport and you get direct flights from most destinations.The drive takes about 60 minutes. Airport Eindhoven EIN (NL) is another option when you are flying from Manchester (Ryan
Air). The drive to Kalkar is around 70 mins. A taxi will cost around 190 Euros one-way but given this distance it is normal in Germany to negotiate a price with the driver which
could leave you with 140-150 Euros for up to 4 passengers. From Airport Weeze a taxi would be around 60 €. Going via the port of Dover or the Euro Tunnel will take you to Calais or Dunkirk.

Text:
If
you
are
near
London-Stansted
or
Edinburgh
and
want
to
fly
on
a
budget
we
recommend
flying
with
Ryan
Air
to
Düsseldorf-Weeze
Airport/NRN
not
Düsseldorf
International
–
DUS!).
Best
take
a
taxi
to
the
Wunderland.
The
drive
takes
about
30
minutes
and
costs
around
60
Euros
one-way.
From
London-Stansted
or
Luton
you
could
also
fly
to
Dortmund
or
Eindhoven
NL).
That'
ll
be
a
1
hr
drive
from
Dortmund
and
a
70
mins
drive
from
Eindhoven.
Flying
from
other
airports:
If
you’d
like
to
fly
but
cannot
use
Ryan
Air
the
closest
Airport
is
Düsseldorf
International
DUS).
It’s
a
big
airport
and
you
get
direct
flights
from
most
destinations.The
drive
takes
about
60
minutes.
Airport
Eindhoven
EIN
NL)
is
another
option
when
you
are
flying
from
Manchester
Ryan
Air).
The
drive
to
Kalkar
is
around
70
mins.
A
taxi
will
cost
around
190
Euros
one-way
but
given
this
distance
it
is
normal
in
Germany
to
negotiate
a
price
with
the
driver
which
could
leave
you
with
140-150
Euros
for
up
to
4
passengers.
From
Airport
Weeze
a
taxi
would
be
around 60 €
Going
via
the
port
of
Dover
or
the
Euro
Tunnel
will
take
you
to
Calais
or
Dunkirk.


Text: Open Format
4 Games Guaranteed Competitive, 4 Games Guaranteed Developmental
Teams can be all male, all female or mixed
Enter either the Competitive or Developing Division
Entry deadline is {{DATE}}

Cost per team {{CURRENCY}} – Competitive {{CURRENCY}} – Developing

First Draw for Competitive set for {{DATE}} at 6 PM
Food and drinks included on {{DATE}} and {{DATE}}NOTE: An Adult over {{AGE}} must be present with the team at all times. {{PERSON}}, {{LOCATION}}, {{LOCATION}}, a soft spoken individual whose on-ice performance spoke to her excellence as an athlete and person, has been elected as a member of the {{ORGANIZATION}}’s Hall of Fame. Lori, usually playing second, was member of teams that won Women’s World Championship silver medals in {{DATE}} and {{DATE}}, with another Women’s National Championship in {{DATE}}; a {{DATE}} Mixed National Championship; and Women’s Olympic Winter Games appearances in {{DATE}} in {{LOCATION}} (demonstration sport) and {{DATE}} in {{LOCATION}} (modern era debut as medal sport). Lori was selected as the {{ORGANIZATION}} {{DATE}} Female Athlete of the Year. Mountford, in an interview with the {{PUBLICATION}}, recalled learning of her election: “(USCA board chairman) {{PERSON}} called me in the middle of mowing my lawn to let me know I had been selected for the Hall.

Text: Open Format
4 Games Guaranteed Competitive, 4 Games Guaranteed Developmental
Teams can be all male, all female or mixed
Enter either the Competitive or Developing Division
Entry deadline is November 28, 2016

Cost per team $140.00 – Competitive $100.00 – Developing

First Draw for Competitive set for Friday December 11 at 6 PM
Food and drinks included on Saturday and SundayNOTE: An Adult over 21 must be present with the team at all times. Lori Mountford, Poynette, Wis., a soft spoken individual whose on-ice performance spoke to her excellence as an athlete and person, has been elected as a member of the U.S. Curling Association’s Hall of Fame. Lori, usually playing second, was member of teams that won Women’s World Championship silver medals in 1992 and 1996, with another Women’s National Championship in 1995; a 1993 Mixed National Championship; and Women’s Olympic Winter Games appearances in 1988 in Calgary (demonstration sport) and 1998 in Nagano (modern era debut as medal sport). Lori was selected as the USCA 1991 Female Athlete of the Year. Mountford, in an interview with the Curling News, recalled learning of her election: “(USCA board chairman) Rich Lepping called me in the middle of mowing my lawn to let me know I had been selected for the Hall.

Text: Open Format 4 Games Guaranteed Competitive, 4 Games Guaranteed Developmental Teams can be all male, all female or mixed Enter either the Competitive or Developing Division Entry deadline is November 28, 2016 Cost per team $140.00 – Competitive $100.00 – Developing First Draw for Competitive set for Friday December 11 at 6 PM Food and drinks included on Saturday and SundayNOTE: An Adult over 21 must be present with the team at all times. Lori Mountford, Poynette, Wis., a soft spoken individual whose on-ice performance spoke to her excellence as an athlete and person, has been elected as a member of the U.S. Curling Association’s Hall of Fame. Lori, usually playing second, was member of teams that won Women’s World Championship silver medals in 1992 and 1996, with another Women’s National Championship in 1995; a 1993 Mixed National Championship; and Women’s Olympic Winter Games appearances in 1988 in Calgary demonstration sport) and 1998 in Nagano modern era debut as medal sport). Lori was selected as the USCA 1991 Female Athlete of the Year. Mountford, in an interview with the Curling News, recalled learning of her election: “(USCA board chairman) Rich Lepping called me in the middle of mowing my lawn to let me know I had been selected for the Hall.


Text: Start Date: {{DATE}}KET TYPE}}5/01; HourAhead hour: {{HOUR}};  No ancillary schedules awarded. No variances detected. LOG MESSAGES:

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  TRANS_DATE: 10/25/01
  UNIT_ID: {{UNIT ID}}

Text: Start Date: 10/25/01; HourAhead hour: 21;  No ancillary schedules awarded. No variances detected. LOG MESSAGES:

PARSING FILE -->> O:\Portland\WestDesk\California Scheduling\ISO Final Schedules\2001102521.txt

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---- Generation Schedule ----
*** Final schedule not found for preferred schedule. Details:

  TRANS_TYPE: FINAL
  SC_ID: ECTRT
  MKT_TYPE: 2
  TRANS_DATE: 10/25/01
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Text: Start Date: 10/ 2 01; HourAhead hour: 21; No ancillary schedules awarded. No variances detected. LOG MESSAGES: PARSING FILE O:\Portland\WestDesk\California Scheduling\ISO Final Schedules\2001102521.txt Error retrieving HourAhead price data process continuing... Generation Schedule Final schedule not found for preferred schedule. Details: TRANS_TYPE: FINAL SC_ID: ECTRT MKT_TYPE: 2 TRANS_DATE: 10/25/01 UNIT_ID: CALGEN_1_UNITS


Text: There’s been a development in the ongoing {{TRADE AGREEMENT}} debate. The {{CHAPTER}} of the trade agreement has leaked. What’s significant about this leak is that it’s the final consolidated text. We offer in-depth analysis of the chapter. Earlier, {{ORGANIZATION}} published one of the controversial chapters of the {{AGREEMENT}} agreement (TPP). We here at {{ORGANIZATION}} have been following the TPP debate carefully and offered very detailed coverage of the text of this agreement. Earlier, we analyzed the {{DRAFT}}. Before that, we offered an in-depth analysis of the 2011 leaked draft. Today, we are continuing our coverage by examining the final draft leak of this chapter. For clarity, when we mention what page we are on, we’ll be using the paginated page number instead of the PDF reader number (as the PDF reader adds a page because of the cover page). General Provisions

We begin our analysis on page 3 which provides the following:

{{ARTICLE}}: {General Provisions / Nature and Scope of Obligations} Each {{GROUP}} shall give effect to the provisions of this Chapter.

Text: There’s been a development in the ongoing TPP debate. The Intellectual Property Chapter of the trade agreement has leaked. What’s significant about this leak is that it’s the final consolidated text. We offer in-depth analysis of the chapter. Earlier, Wikileaks published one of the controversial chapters of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP). We here at Freezenet have been following the TPP debate carefully and offered very detailed coverage of the text of this agreement. Earlier, we analyzed the August 2015 draft. Before that, we offered an in-depth analysis of the 2011 leaked draft. Today, we are continuing our coverage by examining the final draft leak of this chapter. For clarity, when we mention what page we are on, we’ll be using the paginated page number instead of the PDF reader number (as the PDF reader adds a page because of the cover page). General Provisions

We begin our analysis on page 3 which provides the following:

Article QQ.A.5: {General Provisions / Nature and Scope of Obligations} Each Party shall give effect to the provisions of this Chapter.

Text: There’s been a development in the ongoing TPP debate. The Intellectual Property Chapter of the trade agreement has leaked. What’s significant about this leak is that it’s the final consolidated text. We offer in-depth analysis of the chapter. Earlier, Wikileaks published one of the controversial chapters of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement TPP). We here at Freezenet have been following the TPP debate carefully and offered very detailed coverage of the text of this agreement. Earlier, we analyzed the August 2015 draft. Before that, we offered an in-depth analysis of the 2011 leaked draft. Today, we are continuing our coverage by examining the final draft leak of this chapter. For clarity, when we mention what page we are on, we’ll be using the paginated page number instead of the PDF reader number as the PDF reader adds a page because of the cover page). General Provisions We begin our analysis on page 3 which provides the following: Article QQ.A.5: General Provisions Nature and Scope of Obligations} Each Party shall give effect to the provisions of this Chapter.


Text: Together, let's figure how to keep {{CITY}} alive

The city of Lincoln must drastically change the way finances are handled. That message at the {{DATE}} special {{GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION}} budget meeting, though, was missed by many audience members. It was thrown out during a very difficult meeting. {{PROFESSION}}, {{PROFESSION}} and police personnel in the audience heard councilmen and city department heads say they were making budget cuts, including in effect reducing salaries through eliminating public-safety overtime. The message was delivered by {{PERSON}}, a certified public accountant with auditor {{COMPANY}}. She led a 20-minute presentation on the city’s audited financial statements for the {{DATE}}. “We concluded that the city could continue to operate for the next 12 months. We need to revisit that during the next audit,” said Sheipline on April 5. With the city’s funds being thrown out in rapid succession amidst warnings that the city must come up with a plan to pay back $34 million in interfund loans, that sentence was lost in the audit presentation. But if nothing positive changes immediately in Lincoln’s financial picture, then the city could make national headlines a year from now as it struggles to meet operating expenses. Next year’s headlines could add Lincoln to the list of about 500 cities, including {{CITY}}, that have declared {{FINANCIAL STATUS}}.

Text: Together, let's figure how to keep Lincoln alive

The city of Lincoln must drastically change the way finances are handled. That message at the April 5th special City Council budget meeting, though, was missed by many audience members. It was thrown out during a very difficult meeting. Firefighters, library staff and police personnel in the audience heard councilmen and city department heads say they were making budget cuts, including in effect reducing salaries through eliminating public-safety overtime. The message was delivered by Ingrid Sheipline, a certified public accountant with auditor Richardson and Company. She led a 20-minute presentation on the city’s audited financial statements for the 2010 fiscal year. “We concluded that the city could continue to operate for the next 12 months. We need to revisit that during the next audit,” said Sheipline on April 5. With the city’s funds being thrown out in rapid succession amidst warnings that the city must come up with a plan to pay back $34 million in interfund loans, that sentence was lost in the audit presentation. But if nothing positive changes immediately in Lincoln’s financial picture, then the city could make national headlines a year from now as it struggles to meet operating expenses. Next year’s headlines could add Lincoln to the list of about 500 cities, including Vallejo, that have declared insolvency.

Text: Together, let's figure how to keep Lincoln alive The city of Lincoln must drastically change the way finances are handled. That message at the April 5th special City Council budget meeting, though, was missed by many audience members. It was thrown out during a very difficult meeting. Firefighters, library staff and police personnel in the audience heard councilmen and city department heads say they were making budget cuts, including in effect reducing salaries through eliminating public-safety overtime. The message was delivered by Ingrid Sheipline, a certified public accountant with auditor Richardson and Company. She led a 20-minute presentation on the city’s audited financial statements for the 2010 fiscal year. “We concluded that the city could continue to operate for the next 12 months. We need to revisit that during the next audit,” said Sheipline on April 5. With the city’s funds being thrown out in rapid succession amidst warnings that the city must come up with a plan to pay back 34 million in interfund loans, that sentence was lost in the audit presentation. But if nothing positive changes immediately in Lincoln’s financial picture, then the city could make national headlines a year from now as it struggles to meet operating expenses. Next year’s headlines could add Lincoln to the list of about 500 cities, including Vallejo, that have declared insolvency


Text: Himachal Govt proposes Annual Plan of Rs. 5700-cr for FY {{FINANCIAL YEAR}}

{{DISTRICT}}: The {{STATE}} government has proposed State Annual Plan of {{AMOUNT OF MONEY}} for financial year 2017-18. The plan is increased of {{AMOUNT OF MONEY}} over present fiscal, amounting to 9.61 percent, which is more than the State’s growth rate of 7.7 percent. {{PERSON}}, in a meetings of {{GROUP OF PEOPLE}} of {{DISTRICT}}, Shimla and {{DISTRICT}} districts today for the finalization of priorities for 2017-18 budget, revealed that {{DOCUMENT}} (DPR’s) amounting to {{AMOUNT OF MONEY}} had been got sanctioned through {{ORGANIZATION}} for meeting out the {{TOPIC}}, adding that DPR’s of around {{AMOUNT OF MONEY}} were ready and forwarded to NABARD for sanction. The Chief Minster said that it was necessary to conduct the social audit of the new schemes or those being implemented as it was important to learn about the {{CONCEPT}} and the reasons of lagging behind, if any. It becomes easy to correct oneself at the very beginning rather than waste time in mending the mistakes afterwards.

Text: Himachal Govt proposes Annual Plan of Rs. 5700-cr for FY 2017-18

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed State Annual Plan of Rs. 5700 crore for financial year 2017-18. The plan is increased of Rs. 500 crore over present fiscal, amounting to 9.61 percent, which is more than the State’s growth rate of 7.7 percent. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, in a meetings of MLAs of Solan, Shimla and Sirmaur districts today for the finalization of priorities for 2017-18 budget, revealed that Detailed Project Reports (DPR’s) amounting to Rs. 470 crore had been got sanctioned through NABARD for meeting out the MLA’s priorities, adding that DPR’s of around Rs. 1100 crore were ready and forwarded to NABARD for sanction. The Chief Minster said that it was necessary to conduct the social audit of the new schemes or those being implemented as it was important to learn about the pros and cons and the reasons of lagging behind, if any. It becomes easy to correct oneself at the very beginning rather than waste time in mending the mistakes afterwards.

Text: Himachal Govt proposes Annual Plan of Rs. 5700-cr for FY 2017-18 Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed State Annual Plan of Rs. 5700 crore for financial year 2017-18. The plan is increased of Rs. 500 crore over present fiscal, amounting to 9.61 percent, which is more than the State’s growth rate of 7.7 percent. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, in a meetings of MLAs of Solan, Shimla and Sirmaur districts today for the finalization of priorities for 2017-18 budget, revealed that Detailed Project Reports DPR’s) amounting to Rs. 470 crore had been got sanctioned through NABARD for meeting out the MLA’s priorities, adding that DPR’s of around Rs. 1100 crore were ready and forwarded to NABARD for sanction. The Chief Minster said that it was necessary to conduct the social audit of the new schemes or those being implemented as it was important to learn about the pros and cons and the reasons of lagging behind, if any. It becomes easy to correct oneself at the very beginning rather than waste time in mending the mistakes afterwards.


Text: {{FACILITY}} {{MEDICAL SERVICE}}: are we meeting demand? To identify the {{ATTRIBUTE}} of women seeking {{MEDICAL PROCEDURE}} through a {{MEDICAL SERVICE}} and explore issues of accessibility to the service. An audit of the {{ORGANIZATION}} (PAS) at the {{FACILITY}} in {{LOCATION}} from {{DATE}}. Data were collected from 1,088 intake forms of women seeking an {{MEDICAL PROCEDURE}}. The women were of low socio-economic status, with 437 (40.2%) living on a {{FINANCIAL SUPPORT}} or benefit and 55.6% holding a {{DOCUMENT}}. However, only 33.8% were given an appointment for an abortion in the public clinic, with most (63.7%) referred to private services. The demand for this public hospital abortion service exceeds its capacity and {{PERSON}} are required to seek abortion in private services. There is a role for {{ORGANIZATION}} to ensure adequate distribution of public hospital pregnancy termination services.

Text: Public hospital pregnancy termination services: are we meeting demand? To identify the socio-demographic characteristics of women seeking termination of pregnancy through a public hospital service and explore issues of accessibility to the service. An audit of the Pregnancy Advisory Service (PAS) at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne from January to March 1996. Data were collected from 1,088 intake forms of women seeking an abortion. The women were of low socio-economic status, with 437 (40.2%) living on a government pension or benefit and 55.6% holding a Health Benefits Card. However, only 33.8% were given an appointment for an abortion in the public clinic, with most (63.7%) referred to private services. The demand for this public hospital abortion service exceeds its capacity and economically disadvantaged women are required to seek abortion in private services. There is a role for regional health authorities to ensure adequate distribution of public hospital pregnancy termination services.

Text:
Public
hospital
pregnancy
termination
services:
are
we
meeting
demand?
To
identify
the
socio-demographic
characteristics
of
women
seeking
termination
of
pregnancy
through
a
public
hospital
service
and
explore
issues
of
accessibility
to
the
service.
An
audit
of
the
Pregnancy
Advisory
Service
PAS)
at
the
Royal
Women's
Hospital
in
Melbourne
from
January
to
March
1996.
Data
were
collected
from
1,088
intake
forms
of
women
seeking
an
abortion.
The
women
were
of
low
socio-economic
status,
with
437
40.2%)
living
on
a
government pension
or
benefit
and
55.6%
holding
a
Health
Benefits
Card.
However,
only
33.8%
were
given
an
appointment
for
an
abortion
in
the
public
clinic,
with
most
63.7%)
referred
to
private
services.
The
demand
for
this
public
hospital
abortion
service
exceeds
its
capacity
and
economically
disadvantaged
women
are
required
to
seek
abortion
in
private
services.
There
is
a
role
for
regional
health
authorities
to
ensure
adequate
distribution
of
public
hospital
pregnancy
termination
services.


Text: {{BRAND}} have started to accept pre-orders for an updated version of the {{PRODUCT}} which is powered by a faster 1.7Ghz {{PRODUCT}} processor! This one had managed to slip under the {{ORGANIZATION}} radar until this morning when reader {{PERSON}} left us a comment asking us to look in to a rumoured Oppo Find 5 {{ORGANIZATION}} Edition, and low and behold here it is! Known on the Chinese market as the Oppo Find 5 TD, the updated model has been specially designed to support China Mobiles own {{PRODUCT}} 3G network and receives a faster 1.7Ghz Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, where as the current Find 5 has a 1.5Ghz quad-core {{PRODUCT}}. The rest of the hardware remains the same including the 5-inch 1080 441ppi display, 2GB RAM, 13 mega-pixel {{PRODUCT}} rear camera plus built-in {{PRODUCT}}! Pre-orders have already started with pricing starting at 2998 {{CURRENCY}} ($487). There is currently no word on an international launch yet.

Text: Oppo have started to accept pre-orders for an updated version of the Oppo Find 5 which is powered by a faster 1.7Ghz Snapdragon 600 processor! This one had managed to slip under the GizChina radar until this morning when reader Waris left us a comment asking us to look in to a rumoured Oppo Find 5 China Mobile Edition, and low and behold here it is! Known on the Chinese market as the Oppo Find 5 TD, the updated model has been specially designed to support China Mobiles own TD-SCDMA 3G network and receives a faster 1.7Ghz Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, where as the current Find 5 has a 1.5Ghz quad-core Snapdragon S4. The rest of the hardware remains the same including the 5-inch 1080 441ppi display, 2GB RAM, 13 mega-pixel Sony Exymor rear camera plus built-in NFC! Pre-orders have already started with pricing starting at 2998 Yuan ($487). There is currently no word on an international launch yet.

Text: Oppo have started to accept pre-orders for an updated version of the Oppo Find 5 which is powered by a faster 1.7Ghz Snapdragon 600 processor! This one had managed to slip under the GizChina radar until this morning when reader Waris left us a comment asking us to look in to a rumoured Oppo Find 5 China Mobile Edition, and low and behold here it is! Known on the Chinese market as the Oppo Find 5 TD, the updated model has been specially designed to support China Mobiles own TD-SCDMA 3G network and receives a faster 1.7Ghz Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, where as the current Find 5 has a 1.5Ghz quad-core Snapdragon S4. The rest of the hardware remains the same including the 5-inch 1080 441ppi display, 2GB RAM, 13 mega-pixel Sony Exymor rear camera plus built-in NFC! Pre-orders have already started with pricing starting at 2998 Yuan 487). There is currently no word on an international launch yet.


Text: The costs and effects of two different lipid intervention programmes in primary health care. To compare the costs and effects of two different intervention strategies for the nonpharmacological treatment of {{DISEASE}}. Randomized, controlled trial. Subjects were randomly allocated to one of two intervention models and followed up for 1 year. {{LOCATION}}, a primary care practice located in a suburb of Stockholm. Subjects with a {{MEASUREMENT}} in the range 7.0-7.8 mmol L-1 and no signs of {{DISEASE}} or diabetes mellitus, randomized to a {{INTERVENTION}} (n = 35) or {{INTERVENTION}} (n = 41) intervention. Two strategies were used, one labelled medium-intensity strategy which followed national current guidelines for nonpharmacological treatment of hypercholesterolaemia, the other was a low-intensity strategy. Total serum cholesterol and intervention costs. Both intervention strategies resulted in small (mean 3.5%) decreases in total cholesterol with no significant difference between the groups. The cost per subject in the low-intensity group was {{CURRENCY}} and in the medium-intensity group {{CURRENCY}}. Because the effect of the two intervention programmes did not differ, the low-intensity programme is to be preferred from a cost-effectiveness point of view.

Text: The costs and effects of two different lipid intervention programmes in primary health care. To compare the costs and effects of two different intervention strategies for the nonpharmacological treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Randomized, controlled trial. Subjects were randomly allocated to one of two intervention models and followed up for 1 year. Vårby Health Centre, a primary care practice located in a suburb of Stockholm. Subjects with a total serum cholesterol in the range 7.0-7.8 mmol L-1 and no signs of ischaemic heart disease or diabetes mellitus, randomized to a low-intensity (n = 35) or medium-intensity (n = 41) intervention. Two strategies were used, one labelled medium-intensity strategy which followed national current guidelines for nonpharmacological treatment of hypercholesterolaemia, the other was a low-intensity strategy. Total serum cholesterol and intervention costs. Both intervention strategies resulted in small (mean 3.5%) decreases in total cholesterol with no significant difference between the groups. The cost per subject in the low-intensity group was SEK 753 and in the medium-intensity group SEK 3614. Because the effect of the two intervention programmes did not differ, the low-intensity programme is to be preferred from a cost-effectiveness point of view.

Text:
The
costs
and
effects
of
two
different
lipid
intervention
programmes
in
primary
health
care.
To
compare
the
costs
and
effects
of
two
different
intervention
strategies
for
the
nonpharmacological
treatment
of
hypercholesterolaemia.
Randomized,
controlled
trial.
Subjects
were
randomly
allocated
to
one
of
two
intervention
models
and
followed
up
for
1
year.
Vårby
Health
Centre,
a
primary
care
practice
located
in
a
suburb
of
Stockholm.
Subjects
with
a
total
serum
cholesterol
in
the
range
7.0-7.8
mmol
L-1
and
no
signs
of
ischaemic
heart
disease
or
diabetes
mellitus,
randomized
to
a
low-intensity
n
35)
or
medium-intensity
n
41)
intervention.
Two
strategies
were
used,
one
labelled
medium-intensity
strategy
which
followed
national
current
guidelines
for
nonpharmacological
treatment
of
hypercholesterolaemia,
the
other
was
a
low-intensity
strategy.
Total
serum
cholesterol
and
intervention
costs.
Both
intervention
strategies
resulted
in
small
mean
3.5%)
decreases
in
total
cholesterol
with
no
significant
difference
between
the
groups.
The
cost
per
subject
in
the
low-intensity
group
was
SEK 753
and
in
the
medium-intensity
group
SEK 3614
Because
the
effect
of
the
two
intervention
programmes
did
not
differ,
the
low-intensity
programme
is
to
be
preferred
from
a
cost-effectiveness
point
of
view.


Text: Ranking of Colleges by {{FINANCIAL_TERM}} - johnny313
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/CollegeROI/
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iguy
I haven't read this in detail, but according to commentary here [1] it sounds
like they don't actually have {{DATE}} returns, they have 10-year data and
extrapolate. Which is a massively different thing, and as you would expect would favor
things closer to trade school (immediately useful) rather than the sort of
careers people going to top schools are likely to aim for (many of which have
high pay much later). [1]
[https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2019/11/th...](https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2019/11/the-
future-of-higher-education.html#comments)

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mullingitover
Pretty impressive that eight of the ten the top 10-year NPV schools are two
year degrees. ~~~
gowld
That's because they are single-major schools (nursing). The lowest NPV schools are {{EDUCATION}}. {{EDUCATION}} have many majors, so nursing and art departments cancel out and
you get the average returns. These ranking are silly, they don't attempt to separate confounding factors. They also make the unhelpful observation that a $92 school has the best ROI,
ignoring that ROI is a useless measure more investments you only make once in
your life and do not have constant R or I.

Text: Ranking of Colleges by ROI - johnny313
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/CollegeROI/
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iguy
I haven't read this in detail, but according to commentary here [1] it sounds
like they don't actually have 40-year returns, they have 10-year data and
extrapolate. Which is a massively different thing, and as you would expect would favor
things closer to trade school (immediately useful) rather than the sort of
careers people going to top schools are likely to aim for (many of which have
high pay much later). [1]
[https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2019/11/th...](https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2019/11/the-
future-of-higher-education.html#comments)

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mullingitover
Pretty impressive that eight of the ten the top 10-year NPV schools are two
year degrees. ~~~
gowld
That's because they are single-major schools (nursing). The lowest NPV schools are art/music schools. 4 year schools have many majors, so nursing and art departments cancel out and
you get the average returns. These ranking are silly, they don't attempt to separate confounding factors. They also make the unhelpful observation that a $92 school has the best ROI,
ignoring that ROI is a useless measure more investments you only make once in
your life and do not have constant R or I.


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been
driven
by
whimsical
sentiments
that
might
mean
it's
likely
to
come
undone
in
the
days
ahead.
A
coronavirus
vaccine
would
take
months
if-not
years
to
roll
out
globally
and
so
may
come
too
late
to
radically
alter
the
pace
of
recovery
from
the
coronavirus
trough,
given
that
Europe,
North
America
and
the
antipodes
are
all
already
taking
slow
and
steady
steps
out
of
lockdown'.


Text: Short-term and long-term effects of {{ECONOMIC INDICATOR}} on {{HEALTH ISSUE}} in 18 {{GEOPOLITICAL ENTITY}}, 1960-2011. Research suggests that increases in gross domestic product (GDP) lead to increases in traffic deaths plausibly due to the increased {{TRANSPORTATION}} induced by an expanding economy. However, there also seems to exist a long-term effect of economic growth that is manifested in improved traffic safety and reduced rates of traffic deaths. Previous studies focus on either the short-term, procyclical effect, or the long-term, protective effect. The aim of the present study is to estimate the short-term and long-term effects jointly in order to assess the net impact of GDP on traffic mortality. We extracted {{HEALTH INDICATOR}}s for the period 1960-2011 from the {{DATABASE}} for 18 OECD countries. Data on GDP/capita were obtained from the {{PROJECT}}. We performed error correction modelling to estimate the short-term and long-term effects of GDP on the traffic death rates. The estimates from the error correction modelling for the entire study period suggested that a one-unit increase ({{CURRENCY}}1000) in GDP/capita yields an instantaneous short-term increase in the traffic death rate by 0.58 (p<0.001), and a long-term decrease equal to -1.59 (p<0.001).

Text: Short-term and long-term effects of GDP on traffic deaths in 18 OECD countries, 1960-2011. Research suggests that increases in gross domestic product (GDP) lead to increases in traffic deaths plausibly due to the increased road traffic induced by an expanding economy. However, there also seems to exist a long-term effect of economic growth that is manifested in improved traffic safety and reduced rates of traffic deaths. Previous studies focus on either the short-term, procyclical effect, or the long-term, protective effect. The aim of the present study is to estimate the short-term and long-term effects jointly in order to assess the net impact of GDP on traffic mortality. We extracted traffic death rates for the period 1960-2011 from the WHO Mortality Database for 18 OECD countries. Data on GDP/capita were obtained from the Maddison Project. We performed error correction modelling to estimate the short-term and long-term effects of GDP on the traffic death rates. The estimates from the error correction modelling for the entire study period suggested that a one-unit increase (US$1000) in GDP/capita yields an instantaneous short-term increase in the traffic death rate by 0.58 (p<0.001), and a long-term decrease equal to -1.59 (p<0.001).

Text: Short-term and long-term effects of GDP on traffic deaths in 18 OECD countries, 1960-2011. Research suggests that increases in gross domestic product GDP) lead to increases in traffic deaths plausibly due to the increased road traffic induced by an expanding economy. However, there also seems to exist a long-term effect of economic growth that is manifested in improved traffic safety and reduced rates of traffic deaths. Previous studies focus on either the short-term, procyclical effect, or the long-term, protective effect. The aim of the present study is to estimate the short-term and long-term effects jointly in order to assess the net impact of GDP on traffic mortality. We extracted traffic death rates for the period 1960-2011 from the WHO Mortality Database for 18 OECD countries. Data on GDP/capita were obtained from the Maddison Project. We performed error correction modelling to estimate the short-term and long-term effects of GDP on the traffic death rates. The estimates from the error correction modelling for the entire study period suggested that a one-unit increase US$ 000) in GDP/capita yields an instantaneous short-term increase in the traffic death rate by 0.58 p<0.001), and a long-term decrease equal to 1.59 p<0.001).


Text: {{NEIGHBORHOOD}} — Some neighborhoods are defined by their landmarks or cultural attractions. This summer, Logan Square added a new distinction to its already-long list of offerings: The neighborhood has its very own clown. For about two months now, {{PERSON}}N}}, who goes by the name {{PERSON}}, has been roaming the streets of Logan Square in a full clown getup. Nechtow, 38, approaches people in passing cars and pedestrians and asks if they’d like to buy ballon animals for {{CURRENCY}} each. The reactions, at least based on social media, are mixed. Some are delighted and others are horrified. Clowns don’t have the best reputation, after all. But Nechtow said he doesn’t pay any attention to the naysayers. “I’m just having a good time. It’s better than being sad. Life goes too fast,” he said. This guy is roaming the streets of Logan Square and it is distressing pic.twitter.com/u14cDgL3vm — {{PERSON}} (@mina_bloom_) {{DATE}}

Nechtow had for years performed at {{EVENT}} and other events but said he decided to move his operation outside about two months ago after securing a street performer’s license, he said. Nechtow lives in Logan Square and has for about a decade.

Text: LOGAN SQUARE — Some neighborhoods are defined by their landmarks or cultural attractions. This summer, Logan Square added a new distinction to its already-long list of offerings: The neighborhood has its very own clown. For about two months now, Joseph Nechtow, who goes by the name Joey the Clown, has been roaming the streets of Logan Square in a full clown getup. Nechtow, 38, approaches people in passing cars and pedestrians and asks if they’d like to buy ballon animals for $1 each. The reactions, at least based on social media, are mixed. Some are delighted and others are horrified. Clowns don’t have the best reputation, after all. But Nechtow said he doesn’t pay any attention to the naysayers. “I’m just having a good time. It’s better than being sad. Life goes too fast,” he said. This guy is roaming the streets of Logan Square and it is distressing pic.twitter.com/u14cDgL3vm — Mina Bloom (@mina_bloom_) July 30, 2019

Nechtow had for years performed at birthday parties and other events but said he decided to move his operation outside about two months ago after securing a street performer’s license, he said. Nechtow lives in Logan Square and has for about a decade.

Text: LOGAN SQUARE — Some neighborhoods are defined by their landmarks or cultural attractions. This summer, Logan Square added a new distinction to its already-long list of offerings: The neighborhood has its very own clown. For about two months now, Joseph Nechtow, who goes by the name Joey the Clown, has been roaming the streets of Logan Square in a full clown getup. Nechtow, 38, approaches people in passing cars and pedestrians and asks if they’d like to buy ballon animals for $1 each. The reactions, at least based on social media, are mixed. Some are delighted and others are horrified. Clowns don’t have the best reputation, after all. But Nechtow said he doesn’t pay any attention to the naysayers. “I’m just having a good time. It’s better than being sad. Life goes too fast,” he said. This guy is roaming the streets of Logan Square and it is distressing pic.twitter.com/u14cDgL3vm — Mina Bloom mina_bloom_) July 30, 2019 Nechtow had for years performed at birthday parties and other events but said he decided to move his operation outside about two months ago after securing a street performer’s license, he said. Nechtow lives in Logan Square and has for about a decade.