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Several years ago we launched The Growth Show because we fell in love with audio as a way to inform, inspire, and engage an audience. There was something special about the medium, something immersive but also adaptable to the busy lives that people lead. Podcasts fit into our commutes, our workouts, our in-between times in a way that other formats just can’t.
We were not alone in this love for the medium. A few mile-marker facts: Nearly 1 in four americans, roughly 68 million people are listening to podcasts on a monthly basis. Outside of the United States podcasts are being consumed at similarly a rapid rate. The average podcast listener skews younger with 44% of podcast listeners being millennials (18-34) and 33% being Gen Xers (35-54).
That means there are over 52 million people in the US in the early-to-prime portions of their careers listening to podcasts. The podcast audience tends to have a higher education level with over 57% having a bachelor’s degree or above.
We launched 3 different podcasts, with 3 totally different approaches.
So if you want to start a podcast, good news is the water’s warm. There’s a strong and growing appetite for audio content. But what sort of podcast should you start? That question is a little harder.
The answer is highly dependent on what you want the podcast to achieve for your audience and company — and most people aren’t exactly sure. Plus podcast analytics are a little behind the times still so you get less insight into what’s actually resonating in a show. Over the last three years we used three very different approaches to better understand the role that podcasting would play in our company. Here’s what we found.
Purpose: Use storytelling and guest selection to advance HubSpot’s point of view.
In 2015 we launched our first podcast, The Growth Show. It started as a straight interview show with business leaders we respected and morphed into what it is today: a blended editorial podcast on unique approaches to growth.
Over the years, The Growth Show has garnered over 1.5 million downloads, been featured on iTunes New & Noteworthy, and consistently named a top business podcast. We have had unforgettable guests such as Alec Baldwin, Julie Zhuo Vice President of Product Design at Facebook, Jonah Peretti founder of Buzzfeed, and Kristen Kish a winner of Top Chef. And there have been no shortage of pivots and lessons along the way.
What’s special to me about The Growth Show — beyond the fact that I host it — is that it has become a platform for us to use storytelling to highlight a different kind of business growth.
HubSpot has long espoused the idea that to make a legacy impact, it’s not enough for your company to just grow bigger, you have to find a way — and make the sacrifices — to grow better. You have to pursue the sort of growth that hitches your success directly to the success of your customers.
The Growth Show is a platform for us to tell that uncommon growth story. Season three, which goes live TODAY, is all about companies that relied heavily on the advocacy and loyalty of their customers to fuel their growth.
In 2017, we added to our podcast docket with the launch of the very quirky Weird Work. (You can read more about Weird Work in my post Why We’re Starting a New Podcast That Has (Almost) Nothing To Do With Our Company).
The question we were pursuing was whether developing a mass-appeal show that had little to do with our core brand would help us tap into new audiences and create an opportunity for us to reach those audiences through sponsorship spots or related content.
With Weird Work, we tried our first attempt at monetizing a podcast by running HubSpot sponsor ads amid the content. We kept the ad relevant. Because the concept of the show often involved people making major career shifts to follow a (weird) passion, we ran ads for HubSpot Academy in the hopes that listeners interested in career pivots would also get value out of professional development classes.
We gave listeners a special URL, and set our expectations conservatively. We were hoping to get 100 visits to HubSpot Academy off the podcast. We ended up with 245 for the season. Nothing to hang the business on, but a sign that podcast listeners will take action on an ad.
Purpose: Prepare for an uptick of Google search as a driver of podcast discovery.
Google has been leaning into audio content lately in its quest to organize the world’s information. It has a new partnership with PRX International to remove barriers for people wanting to start podcasts, it introduced a new podcast app on android phones, and is on a mission to automatically transcribe podcasts and surface them in search results.
Seeing this sea change of opportunity in what has historically been the toughest nut to crack in podcasting — discoverability — we launched a new podcast this summer geared toward a common search query in our industry: SEO. Millions of people search Google every day looking for how-to advice, and for a number of them, audio may be the better format for that advice. The very tactical, Skill Up podcast is an attempt to be the answer those people seek.
Well, today we release our the third season of The Growth Show. Each week beginning October 17th we will be releasing an episode that explores the inspiring stories behind how people grow a business, an idea, or a movement. Scattered in between our normal weekly releases we are going to create short episodes that focus on hyper specific topics and trending news stories. I’ll leave you with a teaser and then I’ll hopefully find my way to your eardrums as a result.
This is where I encourage you to subscribe to The Growth Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. And you think: “Meghan, I know how podcasts work.” You’re right. You’re right, but I had to say it.
Thank you all for those who do tune in to any of our podcast and to those of you who have shared our shows with a friend or left a review. We’re all figuring out this evolving podcast world together and I truly truly appreciate the support.

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several years ago we launched the growth show because we fell in love with audio as a way to inform, inspire, and engage an audience. there was something special about the medium, something immersive but also adaptable to the busy lives that people lead. podcasts fit into our commutes, our workouts, our in-between times in a way that other formats just can’t.
we were not alone in this love for the medium. a few mile-marker facts: nearly 1 in four americans, roughly 68 million people are listening to podcasts on a monthly basis. outside of the united states podcasts are being consumed at similarly a rapid rate. the average podcast listener skews younger with 44% of podcast listeners being millennials (18-34) and 33% being gen xers (35-54).
that means there are over 52 million people in the us in the early-to-prime portions of their careers listening to podcasts. the podcast audience tends to have a higher education level with over 57% having a bachelor’s degree or above.
we launched 3 different podcasts, with 3 totally different approaches.
so if you want to start a podcast, good news is the water’s warm. there’s a strong and growing appetite for audio content. but what sort of podcast should you start? that question is a little harder.
the answer is highly dependent on what you want the podcast to achieve for your audience and company — and most people aren’t exactly sure. plus podcast analytics are a little behind the times still so you get less insight into what’s actually resonating in a show. over the last three years we used three very different approaches to better understand the role that podcasting would play in our company. here’s what we found.
purpose: use storytelling and guest selection to advance hubspot’s point of view.
in 2015 we launched our first podcast, the growth show. it started as a straight interview show with business leaders we respected and morphed into what it is today: a blended editorial podcast on unique approaches to growth.
over the years, the growth show has garnered over 1.5 million downloads, been featured on itunes new & noteworthy, and consistently named a top business podcast. we have had unforgettable guests such as alec baldwin, julie zhuo vice president of product design at facebook, jonah peretti founder of buzzfeed, and kristen kish a winner of top chef. and there have been no shortage of pivots and lessons along the way.
what’s special to me about the growth show — beyond the fact that i host it — is that it has become a platform for us to use storytelling to highlight a different kind of business growth.
hubspot has long espoused the idea that to make a legacy impact, it’s not enough for your company to just grow bigger, you have to find a way — and make the sacrifices — to grow better. you have to pursue the sort of growth that hitches your success directly to the success of your customers.
the growth show is a platform for us to tell that uncommon growth story. season three, which goes live today, is all about companies that relied heavily on the advocacy and loyalty of their customers to fuel their growth.
in 2017, we added to our podcast docket with the launch of the very quirky weird work. (you can read more about weird work in my post why we’re starting a new podcast that has (almost) nothing to do with our company).
the question we were pursuing was whether developing a mass-appeal show that had little to do with our core brand would help us tap into new audiences and create an opportunity for us to reach those audiences through sponsorship spots or related content.
with weird work, we tried our first attempt at monetizing a podcast by running hubspot sponsor ads amid the content. we kept the ad relevant. because the concept of the show often involved people making major career shifts to follow a (weird) passion, we ran ads for hubspot academy in the hopes that listeners interested in career pivots would also get value out of professional development classes.
we gave listeners a special url, and set our expectations conservatively. we were hoping to get 100 visits to hubspot academy off the podcast. we ended up with 245 for the season. nothing to hang the business on, but a sign that podcast listeners will take action on an ad.
purpose: prepare for an uptick of google search as a driver of podcast discovery.
google has been leaning into audio content lately in its quest to organize the world’s information. it has a new partnership with prx international to remove barriers for people wanting to start podcasts, it introduced a new podcast app on android phones, and is on a mission to automatically transcribe podcasts and surface them in search results.
seeing this sea change of opportunity in what has historically been the toughest nut to crack in podcasting — discoverability — we launched a new podcast this summer geared toward a common search query in our industry: seo. millions of people search google every day looking for how-to advice, and for a number of them, audio may be the better format for that advice. the very tactical, skill up podcast is an attempt to be the answer those people seek.
well, today we release our the third season of the growth show. each week beginning october 17th we will be releasing an episode that explores the inspiring stories behind how people grow a business, an idea, or a movement. scattered in between our normal weekly releases we are going to create short episodes that focus on hyper specific topics and trending news stories. i’ll leave you with a teaser and then i’ll hopefully find my way to your eardrums as a result.
this is where i encourage you to subscribe to the growth show on apple podcasts, spotify, google podcasts, stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. and you think: “meghan, i know how podcasts work.” you’re right. you’re right, but i had to say it.
thank you all for those who do tune in to any of our podcast and to those of you who have shared our shows with a friend or left a review. we’re all figuring out this evolving podcast world together and i truly truly appreciate the support.


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Learn to debate in English! Learn useful phrases to politely agree, disagree and state your opinion.
Learn useful expressions and phrases for stating your opinion, as well as agreeing and disagreeing politely and naturally in English!
* This tutor is not public.
She is a calm listener. I like her style of conversation. Debating is tough but she will support it.

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learn to debate in english! learn useful phrases to politely agree, disagree and state your opinion.
learn useful expressions and phrases for stating your opinion, as well as agreeing and disagreeing politely and naturally in english!
* this tutor is not public.
she is a calm listener. i like her style of conversation. debating is tough but she will support it.


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The handicapping process does not end when the bets are made; it ends by reviewing the results of the races that were bet and analyzing the handicapping process to determine if anything was missed. After taking a day to recover, I looked back at the 2011 Breeders’ Cup results and came up with the top four things to take away from the last Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs.
Every horseplayer has watched or bet a race that was won by a horse that appeared to have no chance of winning. The horse may have appeared to be too slow, was running at the wrong distance or had not run well in months or years. The horse triggers large payouts and causes great frustration. After reviewing the past performances nothing points to the horse as a winner. The result is still implausible but that is perfectly acceptable. Horse races are run by living breathing animals and ridden and trained by humans. The horses are not machines and the jockeys and trainers are imperfect so it is inevitable that from time to time a race will produce an un-explainable result. This scenario occurred not once but twice on Breeders’ Cup Saturday.
The first impossible to come up with horse was Afleet Again in the Breeders’ Cup Marathon. Afleet Again was the least likely winner of the Breeders’ Cup Marathon after a subpar 2011 that saw him go winless in eight starts including two losses in allowance races. Afleet Again was also unproven at the distance and based on speed figures was the slowest horse in the race. Despite all of these negative factors Afleet Again won the Breeders’ Cup Marathon by a comfortable 2 ¼ lengths at odds of 41 /1.
The second improbable winner was Court Vision in the Breeders’ Cup Mile. Court Vision was the least likely winner in the Breeders’ Cup Mile after a lackluster 2011 season. Similar to Afleet Again Court Vision was winless in 2011 and based on speed figures was the slowest horse in the race. Court Vision was coming off a mediocre seventh place finish in the Woodbine Mile yet he managed to blow past three-time defending champion Goldikova and hold off Turallure (winner of the aforementioned Woodbine Mile) to post the biggest upset in the twenty seven year history of the Breeders’ Cup Mile. Even after the race was run it was impossible to make a case for Court Vision.
After reviewing the past performance of each horse and knowing they had won their respective races I still could not find a reason to bet either one of them but guess what? That was perfectly fine.
Some horses prefer one track over all others or in extreme cases only run well at one particular track. These horses are often referred to as a “horse for the course.” This angle plays out everyday at tracks across the country.
This year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint was won by Regally Ready, a Churchill Downs “horse for the course,” who was two for two in turf sprints at Churchill Downs prior to the race. The “Horse for Course Angle” has become a potent handicapping factor for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprints as it has produced all four winners of the race [through 2011]. Chamberlain Bridge won the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint after compiling a record of three wins and a second from four turf sprints at Churchill Downs. California Flag won the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint on Santa Anita’s downhill turf course and had previously won two of four starts over the course. Desert Code, who I mentioned in my post about multi-ticket betting strategy, won the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint on the same downhill turf course and had won three of five turf sprints at Santa Anita.
The Breeders’ Cup returns to Santa Anita in 2012 and once again the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint will be run on the unique downhill turf course. The downhill turf course is notorious for producing “horse for the course” winners so it will pay to give special consideration to horses that have won or performed well over the course in the past.
Betting a horse “turning-back” in distance is one of the oldest angles in the book. To fit the angle a horse simply needs to be running in a race at a shorter distance than its previous race. The most common example is a horse going from a route to a sprint, such as from 1 1/16 miles to seven furlongs, but the angle also works for horses “turning-back” in distance from a route to a shorter route .
Caleb’s Posse, Shackleford and Tres Borrachos completed the trifecta in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile this year. All three fit the “tum-back angle.” Caleb’s Posse and Shackleford were exiting the 1 1/16 miles Indiana Derby and Tres Borrachos prepped for the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile in the 1 1/8 miles Goodwood.
The “Turn-back Angle” has become quite possibly the most important handicapping factor for the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile as it has produced the winner of all five runnings of the race [through 2011]. Dakota Phone won the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile after running in the 1 1/8 miles Goodwood. Furthest Land won the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile after prepping in the 1 1/8 miles Kentucky Cup Classic. Albertus Maximus won the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile after running in the 1 1/8 miles Goodwood. Corinthian won the 2007 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile after competing in the 1 1/8 miles Woodward. One day a horse may win the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile after running in a sprint race but until the trend is reversed it pays to give preference to horses “turning-back” in distance.
Favorites in horse racing are normally associated with unexciting payoffs, however when combined with a few upsets they can produce massive payouts. The six Breeders’ Cup races on Friday (2011) made up the Pick 6. Three of those races were won by the post time favorite (Secret Circle in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint, My Miss Aurelia in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies and Royal Delta in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff), the other three were won by 6/1 Stephanie’s Kitten (Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf), 20/1 Musical Romance (Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint) and 27/1 Perfect Shirl (Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf) resulting in a Pick 6 payout of $444, 571. The last four Breeders’ Cup races made up the Pick 4. Two favorites (My Miss Aurelia and Royal Delta) combined with the aforementioned 20/1 Musical Romance and 27/1 Perfect Shirl produced a Pick 4 payout of $23,428 . In both sequences favorites won half of the races which proved that it is not necessary to beat the favorite in every race to win a substantial amount of money.
Although these points relate directly to the Breeders’ Cup each can be applied to everyday handicapping. The most important lesson however is that just like horses are not machines handicappers should not bet like machines. Automatic bets should not be placed on horses that meet the criteria outlined above; they should be one factor to consider in the handicapping process. Sound handicapping involves evaluating all of the available information and using that information to bet the horse that figures to win the race at hand.
While the Classic, Distaff, Mile and Turf will rightfully garner the majority of the Saturday headlines, the other five Breeders’ Cup races will be filled the very best equine talent, with several championships lying in the balance.
The Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf, run at 1 3/8 miles, is expected to be led by Peter Brant’s divisional leader SISTERCHARLIE (IRE), who qualified for the race when she won Arlington Park’s “Win and You’re In” Beverly D. (GI) August 11 for trainer Chad Brown, who could also start FOURSTAR CROOK and SANTA MONICA (GB). Sunderland Holdings’ SEA OF CLASS (IRE) won the “Win and You’re In” Darley Yorkshire Oaks (GI) August 23 at York to gain an entry for trainer William Haggas and rates the best of a European contingent that could also include EZIYRA (IRE), MAGIC WAND (IRE) and WILD ILLUSION (GB).
The one-turn Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile is shaping up as a tremendous race, as Hronis Racing’s CATALINA CRUISER, who earned a berth into the race when he won Del Mar’s “Win and You’re In” Pat O’Brien (GII) August 25 for trainer John Sadler and has won his four career starts by 18 ½ lengths, rates as one of the most talented horses in training. Waiting in the wings is multiple Grade I winner CITY OF LIGHT and the undefeated ARMY MULE, on the comeback trail after suffering a minor injury shortly after winning Aqueduct’s Carter (GI) by 6 ¼ lengths April 7. Defending Dirt Mile winner BATTLE OF MIDWAY made his return from retirement and was second in the Pat O’Brien and is also pointing to the race.
The six-furlong TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint is expected to be led by Ray Mamone’s IMPERIAL HINT, who aired in Saratoga’s Alfred Vanderbilt (GI) July 28 for trainer Luis Carvajal, while LIMOUSINE LIBERAL and RANSOM THE MOON qualified for the race with wins in this summer’s “Win and You’re In” Belmont Sprint Championship (GII) and “Win and You’re In” Del Mar’s Bing Crosby (GI), respectively. Defending Sprint winner ROY H is also expected, as are Grade I winners PROMISES FULFILLED and WHITMORE and multiple graded stakes winner X Y JET.
The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, run at seven furlongs, looks to have a solid favorite in Cicero Farm’s MARLEY’S FREEDOM, who earned a berth into the race with her win in Saratoga’s “Win and You’re In” Ballerina (GI) August 25 for trainer Bob Baffert. STORMY EMBRACE earned a berth into the race in the “Win and You’re In” Princess Rooney (GII) in June, while multiple graded stakes winners AMERICAN GAL, FINLEY’SLUCKYCHARM, LEWIS BAY and MIA MISCHIEF are also pointing to the race.
The Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, run at five furlongs, is expected to draw a deep field, with Patricia Generazio’s homebred DISCO PARTNER, who qualified for the race when he won Belmont’s “Win and You’re In” Jaipur (GII) in June for trainer Christophe Clement, looking to better his third-place run in last year’s renewal at Del Mar. Defending champion STORMY LIBERAL headlines the rest of an American contingent that could also include BELVOIR BAY (GB), BUCCHERO, LADY ALEXANDRA, PURE SENSATION, and VISION PERFECT, while the Europeans could send BLUE POINT (IRE), CORINTHIAN KNIGHT (IRE), EL ASTRONAUTE (IRE).

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the handicapping process does not end when the bets are made; it ends by reviewing the results of the races that were bet and analyzing the handicapping process to determine if anything was missed. after taking a day to recover, i looked back at the 2011 breeders’ cup results and came up with the top four things to take away from the last breeders’ cup at churchill downs.
every horseplayer has watched or bet a race that was won by a horse that appeared to have no chance of winning. the horse may have appeared to be too slow, was running at the wrong distance or had not run well in months or years. the horse triggers large payouts and causes great frustration. after reviewing the past performances nothing points to the horse as a winner. the result is still implausible but that is perfectly acceptable. horse races are run by living breathing animals and ridden and trained by humans. the horses are not machines and the jockeys and trainers are imperfect so it is inevitable that from time to time a race will produce an un-explainable result. this scenario occurred not once but twice on breeders’ cup saturday.
the first impossible to come up with horse was afleet again in the breeders’ cup marathon. afleet again was the least likely winner of the breeders’ cup marathon after a subpar 2011 that saw him go winless in eight starts including two losses in allowance races. afleet again was also unproven at the distance and based on speed figures was the slowest horse in the race. despite all of these negative factors afleet again won the breeders’ cup marathon by a comfortable 2 ¼ lengths at odds of 41 /1.
the second improbable winner was court vision in the breeders’ cup mile. court vision was the least likely winner in the breeders’ cup mile after a lackluster 2011 season. similar to afleet again court vision was winless in 2011 and based on speed figures was the slowest horse in the race. court vision was coming off a mediocre seventh place finish in the woodbine mile yet he managed to blow past three-time defending champion goldikova and hold off turallure (winner of the aforementioned woodbine mile) to post the biggest upset in the twenty seven year history of the breeders’ cup mile. even after the race was run it was impossible to make a case for court vision.
after reviewing the past performance of each horse and knowing they had won their respective races i still could not find a reason to bet either one of them but guess what? that was perfectly fine.
some horses prefer one track over all others or in extreme cases only run well at one particular track. these horses are often referred to as a “horse for the course.” this angle plays out everyday at tracks across the country.
this year’s breeders’ cup turf sprint was won by regally ready, a churchill downs “horse for the course,” who was two for two in turf sprints at churchill downs prior to the race. the “horse for course angle” has become a potent handicapping factor for the breeders’ cup turf sprints as it has produced all four winners of the race [through 2011]. chamberlain bridge won the 2010 breeders’ cup turf sprint after compiling a record of three wins and a second from four turf sprints at churchill downs. california flag won the 2009 breeders’ cup turf sprint on santa anita’s downhill turf course and had previously won two of four starts over the course. desert code, who i mentioned in my post about multi-ticket betting strategy, won the 2008 breeders’ cup turf sprint on the same downhill turf course and had won three of five turf sprints at santa anita.
the breeders’ cup returns to santa anita in 2012 and once again the breeders’ cup turf sprint will be run on the unique downhill turf course. the downhill turf course is notorious for producing “horse for the course” winners so it will pay to give special consideration to horses that have won or performed well over the course in the past.
betting a horse “turning-back” in distance is one of the oldest angles in the book. to fit the angle a horse simply needs to be running in a race at a shorter distance than its previous race. the most common example is a horse going from a route to a sprint, such as from 1 1/16 miles to seven furlongs, but the angle also works for horses “turning-back” in distance from a route to a shorter route .
caleb’s posse, shackleford and tres borrachos completed the trifecta in the breeders’ cup dirt mile this year. all three fit the “tum-back angle.” caleb’s posse and shackleford were exiting the 1 1/16 miles indiana derby and tres borrachos prepped for the breeders’ cup dirt mile in the 1 1/8 miles goodwood.
the “turn-back angle” has become quite possibly the most important handicapping factor for the breeders’ cup dirt mile as it has produced the winner of all five runnings of the race [through 2011]. dakota phone won the 2010 breeders’ cup dirt mile after running in the 1 1/8 miles goodwood. furthest land won the 2009 breeders’ cup dirt mile after prepping in the 1 1/8 miles kentucky cup classic. albertus maximus won the 2008 breeders’ cup dirt mile after running in the 1 1/8 miles goodwood. corinthian won the 2007 breeders’ cup dirt mile after competing in the 1 1/8 miles woodward. one day a horse may win the breeders’ cup dirt mile after running in a sprint race but until the trend is reversed it pays to give preference to horses “turning-back” in distance.
favorites in horse racing are normally associated with unexciting payoffs, however when combined with a few upsets they can produce massive payouts. the six breeders’ cup races on friday (2011) made up the pick 6. three of those races were won by the post time favorite (secret circle in the breeders’ cup juvenile sprint, my miss aurelia in the breeders’ cup juvenile fillies and royal delta in the breeders’ cup distaff), the other three were won by 6/1 stephanie’s kitten (breeders’ cup juvenile fillies turf), 20/1 musical romance (breeders’ cup filly and mare sprint) and 27/1 perfect shirl (breeders’ cup filly and mare turf) resulting in a pick 6 payout of $444, 571. the last four breeders’ cup races made up the pick 4. two favorites (my miss aurelia and royal delta) combined with the aforementioned 20/1 musical romance and 27/1 perfect shirl produced a pick 4 payout of $23,428 . in both sequences favorites won half of the races which proved that it is not necessary to beat the favorite in every race to win a substantial amount of money.
although these points relate directly to the breeders’ cup each can be applied to everyday handicapping. the most important lesson however is that just like horses are not machines handicappers should not bet like machines. automatic bets should not be placed on horses that meet the criteria outlined above; they should be one factor to consider in the handicapping process. sound handicapping involves evaluating all of the available information and using that information to bet the horse that figures to win the race at hand.
while the classic, distaff, mile and turf will rightfully garner the majority of the saturday headlines, the other five breeders’ cup races will be filled the very best equine talent, with several championships lying in the balance.
the maker’s mark breeders’ cup filly & mare turf, run at 1 3/8 miles, is expected to be led by peter brant’s divisional leader sistercharlie (ire), who qualified for the race when she won arlington park’s “win and you’re in” beverly d. (gi) august 11 for trainer chad brown, who could also start fourstar crook and santa monica (gb). sunderland holdings’ sea of class (ire) won the “win and you’re in” darley yorkshire oaks (gi) august 23 at york to gain an entry for trainer william haggas and rates the best of a european contingent that could also include eziyra (ire), magic wand (ire) and wild illusion (gb).
the one-turn breeders’ cup dirt mile is shaping up as a tremendous race, as hronis racing’s catalina cruiser, who earned a berth into the race when he won del mar’s “win and you’re in” pat o’brien (gii) august 25 for trainer john sadler and has won his four career starts by 18 ½ lengths, rates as one of the most talented horses in training. waiting in the wings is multiple grade i winner city of light and the undefeated army mule, on the comeback trail after suffering a minor injury shortly after winning aqueduct’s carter (gi) by 6 ¼ lengths april 7. defending dirt mile winner battle of midway made his return from retirement and was second in the pat o’brien and is also pointing to the race.
the six-furlong twinspires breeders’ cup sprint is expected to be led by ray mamone’s imperial hint, who aired in saratoga’s alfred vanderbilt (gi) july 28 for trainer luis carvajal, while limousine liberal and ransom the moon qualified for the race with wins in this summer’s “win and you’re in” belmont sprint championship (gii) and “win and you’re in” del mar’s bing crosby (gi), respectively. defending sprint winner roy h is also expected, as are grade i winners promises fulfilled and whitmore and multiple graded stakes winner x y jet.
the breeders’ cup filly & mare sprint, run at seven furlongs, looks to have a solid favorite in cicero farm’s marley’s freedom, who earned a berth into the race with her win in saratoga’s “win and you’re in” ballerina (gi) august 25 for trainer bob baffert. stormy embrace earned a berth into the race in the “win and you’re in” princess rooney (gii) in june, while multiple graded stakes winners american gal, finley’sluckycharm, lewis bay and mia mischief are also pointing to the race.
the breeders’ cup turf sprint, run at five furlongs, is expected to draw a deep field, with patricia generazio’s homebred disco partner, who qualified for the race when he won belmont’s “win and you’re in” jaipur (gii) in june for trainer christophe clement, looking to better his third-place run in last year’s renewal at del mar. defending champion stormy liberal headlines the rest of an american contingent that could also include belvoir bay (gb), bucchero, lady alexandra, pure sensation, and vision perfect, while the europeans could send blue point (ire), corinthian knight (ire), el astronaute (ire).


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Hamline University CLA students are invited to submit their writing for four competitive awards coordinated by the English Department. Winners will be recognized at the spring honors convocation and awarded cash prizes.
Students may submit one essay, 10 pages or fewer. This category is intended for essays written for an English class.
Students may submit one short story, 10 pages or fewer.
Students may submit a short story or play 15 pages or fewer.
Students may submit a maximum of three poems, for a total of 5 pages or fewer.
Nicole Ditter for "The Politics of the Hindenburg Disaster"
Thomas Lawson for "The Perfect Sound & The Radiator's Hum Toward an EAI Aesthetic"
Luke Hallbeck for "Isla Walang Balaklang"
1st: Lee Kisling for "Clown School in France"
2nd: Anthony Beballos for "Walking Across Soil"
Awarded to English majors who have demonstrated academic excellence in literary criticism.
Awarded to a junior or senior English major recommended by the English faculty for academic achievement.
Awarded to a junior or senior English major for academic excellence.
Awarded to English majors who have an excellent scholastic record and demonstrated ability in creative writing.
Students who have an interest in journalism, preference to those intending to pursue a career in (print) journalism and/or have worked on the Hamline Oracle or other campus publications.
A student who is a staff member of a campus publication who has raised the standards of campus journalism.
Don Allen for "Hoodlum Manifesto of the Achievement Gap"
Jena Felsheim for "Her Bark and Your Bite"

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hamline university cla students are invited to submit their writing for four competitive awards coordinated by the english department. winners will be recognized at the spring honors convocation and awarded cash prizes.
students may submit one essay, 10 pages or fewer. this category is intended for essays written for an english class.
students may submit one short story, 10 pages or fewer.
students may submit a short story or play 15 pages or fewer.
students may submit a maximum of three poems, for a total of 5 pages or fewer.
nicole ditter for "the politics of the hindenburg disaster"
thomas lawson for "the perfect sound & the radiator's hum toward an eai aesthetic"
luke hallbeck for "isla walang balaklang"
1st: lee kisling for "clown school in france"
2nd: anthony beballos for "walking across soil"
awarded to english majors who have demonstrated academic excellence in literary criticism.
awarded to a junior or senior english major recommended by the english faculty for academic achievement.
awarded to a junior or senior english major for academic excellence.
awarded to english majors who have an excellent scholastic record and demonstrated ability in creative writing.
students who have an interest in journalism, preference to those intending to pursue a career in (print) journalism and/or have worked on the hamline oracle or other campus publications.
a student who is a staff member of a campus publication who has raised the standards of campus journalism.
don allen for "hoodlum manifesto of the achievement gap"
jena felsheim for "her bark and your bite"


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Customization: you integrate your designs and logo and add the data required: first names and surnames of your members, photos, the card's validity date, etc. The connection to your database allows you to effortlessly print all your cards.
Evolis card machines are used like standard office printers. Easy to install and use, they don't need advanced computer skills. With a user-friendly design, they take up very little space and can be easily integrated into your office.
A personalized membership card for the supporters of the Ducs d'Angers team.
Culture pass on PVC in the form of a membership and loyalty card.

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customization: you integrate your designs and logo and add the data required: first names and surnames of your members, photos, the card's validity date, etc. the connection to your database allows you to effortlessly print all your cards.
evolis card machines are used like standard office printers. easy to install and use, they don't need advanced computer skills. with a user-friendly design, they take up very little space and can be easily integrated into your office.
a personalized membership card for the supporters of the ducs d'angers team.
culture pass on pvc in the form of a membership and loyalty card.


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We can perform any surgery, from routine elective procedures like spays and neuters, to more intricate procedures in our surgical suite.
We highly recommend spaying or neutering your pet to not only help control the pet population, but also to prevent health problems such as reproductive system cancer, uterine infections (pyometra), prostate disease, and behavioral problems.
Dental care is an important part of your pet's health. Diseased gums can lead to serious medical issues such as endocarditis (heart-valve infections), or problems with their kidneys. We offer routine dental cleanings including polishing and scaling, and can remove teeth when needed.

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we can perform any surgery, from routine elective procedures like spays and neuters, to more intricate procedures in our surgical suite.
we highly recommend spaying or neutering your pet to not only help control the pet population, but also to prevent health problems such as reproductive system cancer, uterine infections (pyometra), prostate disease, and behavioral problems.
dental care is an important part of your pet's health. diseased gums can lead to serious medical issues such as endocarditis (heart-valve infections), or problems with their kidneys. we offer routine dental cleanings including polishing and scaling, and can remove teeth when needed.


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What If You Could Re-Wire Your Brain to Overcome Any Obstacle and Experience Joy and Fulfillment?
Do you want to learn the ONE THING that could change everything in your life?
Are you ready to discover easy-to-use tools to overcome any challenging situation?
Are you stuck in the same reactive, unhealthy responses when you are stressed?
Do you dream of moving forward in your life but get paralyzed with fear?
Do you have self-sabotaging patterns in your relationships, family or work?
3 Days That Will Change Your Life!
EQ-X LIVE: The Emotional Intelligence Experience is a WILDLY FUN, MASTERY-ORIENTED, EXPERIENTIAL 3-day workshop tailored to elevate your life to new heights by exploring each of the Enneagram types in depth.
This is an unique workshop based on neuroscience, mind/body wisdom, emotional intelligence and the Enneagram (“ennea” means nine in Greek). The Enneagram is a symbol with nine points, each one representing a personality type. Each type has a unique gift that comes easily to them, and a particular expression of their own dark shadow.
In this workshop, you will literally “step into the shoes” of each type! You will learn experientially the best qualities and challenges of each type, expand your emotional range and increase your emotional intelligence.
You will practice simple exercises that will create new neural pathways for you — like re-wiring your brain and re-coding your personality.
It’s useful, practical, easy and life-changing.
You’ll be a more compassionate person. A more resilient leader.
Arrive for check-in and registration. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere and take time to settle in comfortably for a fun-filled, transformative weekend!
We will eat deliciously prepared meals together as we get to know one another!
We will have an evening session with introductions and light movement.
Embodying What Is Most Needed: How to relax your inner critic (knowing that you are perfect enough), not criticizing others as much and improving how to give feedback that is more inspiring and to have more fulfilling relationships.
Embodying the Gifts: How to believe in yourself, take inspired action to go for your dreams, knowing the steps, sequence and timing of what it will take, how to have physical vitality and get things done!
"Andrea's work has helped me extensively in my executive coaching and my private counseling practice. As a result of her training I am able to "step into" the various types in a way that I had not been able to before. It seems that over time I was able to more closely "feel" what they might be feeling in my own body. This added level of insight has made a big difference. I am able to understand others more deeply and more quickly.
One of the lessons in her training had us go to the highest level of functioning for each type and peg the memory in our body and in our movements. I was able to get in touch with the courage of the Six. I never really understood it from an intellectual perspective. In that moment I was able to truly feel courage. It is not courage because you think things will be fine....it is courage in the face of fear. That experience has helped me stay engaged in my work and be a support to others.
Shortly after 9/11, I was called in by one of my corporate client companies to train their managers and employees in handling the stress while supporting their clients. By tapping into that Six energy, I was able to help people see the importance of their role in the face of tragedy. They were able to see that they were the right people for this task and able to support their clients with confidence. It was an amazing experience for me."
A powerful, easy-to-use, quick, and lasting emotional transformation process. We use this process on an “as-needed” basis, whenever buttons are pushed, real-life challenges arise, or someone is stuck.
You will learn what a “Whammy” is in each area of the Enneagram. You will be able to recognize if you have any “Whammies” and what to do about it.
This is very powerful customized coaching from Andrea for you personally. If you could change JUST ONE THING that could change your whole blueprint, what would it be?
You will learn how lowering a challenge in one area will increase a strength in another area and how increasing a strength in one area will lower a challenge in another.
You will learn how all the score in your blueprint impact the other scores.
3 DAYS TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE FOREVER!
"Andrea's live event was exceptional -- beyond my expectations. She is delightful, grounded, knowledgeable, kind, safe and playful. The work is extremely helpful, insightful and practical. The work built on itself with an introductory framework that made it all make sense. I left with tools that are easily and wonderfully applicable. Her work makes me more aware of my three centers -- in fact, I've never been so aware. Thank you."
"If you are looking for an out-of-the box way to make transformation, then Andrea's program is what you need. Andrea combines movement with neuroscience and muscle memory to create an opportunity for discovering how you behave when you're at your best and when you're stressed out.
Her compassionate presence not only works with everyone as a group, she takes the time to work with people individually as they are going through the process giving them the gift of being able to move beyond their fears and obstacles. Andrea welcomed me to be who I am. Because of that, I learned that if I don't step into and be with my fears of what I can do, while holding all that I am meant to be, I will not fulfill my mission in life.
Her process gave me a deep knowing that I am valued and loved, and don't have to be anyone else, just me, and that is beautiful, creative and priceless just in itself. Thank you, Andrea, for being there for me to arrive at being myself."
"Before doing Andrea's program, as an introvert, I would never have been able to handle an uninterrupted five-hour conversation concerning heavy emotional issues that my son was having and not come away utterly spent energetically and feeling put upon by all the felt demands of such a marathon. Instead, I stayed focused, engaged, resourceful and resilient; in short, a better version of myself with little or no drop in energy. This was unheard of before doing Andrea's work."

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what if you could re-wire your brain to overcome any obstacle and experience joy and fulfillment?
do you want to learn the one thing that could change everything in your life?
are you ready to discover easy-to-use tools to overcome any challenging situation?
are you stuck in the same reactive, unhealthy responses when you are stressed?
do you dream of moving forward in your life but get paralyzed with fear?
do you have self-sabotaging patterns in your relationships, family or work?
3 days that will change your life!
eq-x live: the emotional intelligence experience is a wildly fun, mastery-oriented, experiential 3-day workshop tailored to elevate your life to new heights by exploring each of the enneagram types in depth.
this is an unique workshop based on neuroscience, mind/body wisdom, emotional intelligence and the enneagram (“ennea” means nine in greek). the enneagram is a symbol with nine points, each one representing a personality type. each type has a unique gift that comes easily to them, and a particular expression of their own dark shadow.
in this workshop, you will literally “step into the shoes” of each type! you will learn experientially the best qualities and challenges of each type, expand your emotional range and increase your emotional intelligence.
you will practice simple exercises that will create new neural pathways for you — like re-wiring your brain and re-coding your personality.
it’s useful, practical, easy and life-changing.
you’ll be a more compassionate person. a more resilient leader.
arrive for check-in and registration. enjoy the quiet atmosphere and take time to settle in comfortably for a fun-filled, transformative weekend!
we will eat deliciously prepared meals together as we get to know one another!
we will have an evening session with introductions and light movement.
embodying what is most needed: how to relax your inner critic (knowing that you are perfect enough), not criticizing others as much and improving how to give feedback that is more inspiring and to have more fulfilling relationships.
embodying the gifts: how to believe in yourself, take inspired action to go for your dreams, knowing the steps, sequence and timing of what it will take, how to have physical vitality and get things done!
"andrea's work has helped me extensively in my executive coaching and my private counseling practice. as a result of her training i am able to "step into" the various types in a way that i had not been able to before. it seems that over time i was able to more closely "feel" what they might be feeling in my own body. this added level of insight has made a big difference. i am able to understand others more deeply and more quickly.
one of the lessons in her training had us go to the highest level of functioning for each type and peg the memory in our body and in our movements. i was able to get in touch with the courage of the six. i never really understood it from an intellectual perspective. in that moment i was able to truly feel courage. it is not courage because you think things will be fine....it is courage in the face of fear. that experience has helped me stay engaged in my work and be a support to others.
shortly after 9/11, i was called in by one of my corporate client companies to train their managers and employees in handling the stress while supporting their clients. by tapping into that six energy, i was able to help people see the importance of their role in the face of tragedy. they were able to see that they were the right people for this task and able to support their clients with confidence. it was an amazing experience for me."
a powerful, easy-to-use, quick, and lasting emotional transformation process. we use this process on an “as-needed” basis, whenever buttons are pushed, real-life challenges arise, or someone is stuck.
you will learn what a “whammy” is in each area of the enneagram. you will be able to recognize if you have any “whammies” and what to do about it.
this is very powerful customized coaching from andrea for you personally. if you could change just one thing that could change your whole blueprint, what would it be?
you will learn how lowering a challenge in one area will increase a strength in another area and how increasing a strength in one area will lower a challenge in another.
you will learn how all the score in your blueprint impact the other scores.
3 days to transform your life forever!
"andrea's live event was exceptional -- beyond my expectations. she is delightful, grounded, knowledgeable, kind, safe and playful. the work is extremely helpful, insightful and practical. the work built on itself with an introductory framework that made it all make sense. i left with tools that are easily and wonderfully applicable. her work makes me more aware of my three centers -- in fact, i've never been so aware. thank you."
"if you are looking for an out-of-the box way to make transformation, then andrea's program is what you need. andrea combines movement with neuroscience and muscle memory to create an opportunity for discovering how you behave when you're at your best and when you're stressed out.
her compassionate presence not only works with everyone as a group, she takes the time to work with people individually as they are going through the process giving them the gift of being able to move beyond their fears and obstacles. andrea welcomed me to be who i am. because of that, i learned that if i don't step into and be with my fears of what i can do, while holding all that i am meant to be, i will not fulfill my mission in life.
her process gave me a deep knowing that i am valued and loved, and don't have to be anyone else, just me, and that is beautiful, creative and priceless just in itself. thank you, andrea, for being there for me to arrive at being myself."
"before doing andrea's program, as an introvert, i would never have been able to handle an uninterrupted five-hour conversation concerning heavy emotional issues that my son was having and not come away utterly spent energetically and feeling put upon by all the felt demands of such a marathon. instead, i stayed focused, engaged, resourceful and resilient; in short, a better version of myself with little or no drop in energy. this was unheard of before doing andrea's work."


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Pests can be a threat to your home or office any time of year. However, when the weather turns colder they are especially on the lookout for a place to hole up and stay warm until spring. In most cases, a rodent that wants to stay warm and well-fed during the wintertime will choose your house or your commercial structure over a barn or another kind of outbuilding.
Out of all of the creatures that could take up residence, rats and mice in particular carry with them risks that you should be aware of for your own safety and that of your family.
When you suspect that rats and mice have taken up residence in your office or house, you can have them removed permanently by relying on commercial rat pest control in Melbourne.
By relying on a professional mice control company like Protech Pest Control, you avoid the risks that rats and mice bring with them when they come inside.
One of the most present dangers they present involves the risk of fire. A pest like a rat or a mouse will chew through wires, drywall, and other materials to make a nest and burrow further in the wall for warmth.
As a rat or mouse chews through the wiring, however, it creates a fire hazard if one of the wires should short out and spark. Your structure could burn down because of a pest that took up residence inside. To avoid this risk, you can call a professional removal service and have these pests eliminated permanently.
Another advantage that comes with choosing a professional control service involves eliminating health dangers presented by these creatures. Rodents carry with them diseases and mites that can cause illness. They leave behind droppings and urine, as well as the mites and lice that live in their hides.
When you or your loved ones come into contact with these droppings or mites, you could become ill with diseases like the plague. A rat removal service that specializes in getting rid of these creatures can control any burgeoning outbreak of disease in your home.
A service that performs rat pest control in Melbourne will inspect your structure and find where these pests are coming in from the outdoors. The technicians will seal off cracks and find nests as part of their removal service.
A large part of getting rid of these pests involves keeping them from gaining entry to the inside of the structure. When you seal off their point of entry, you make it more difficult for them to invade your living or work space.
Rodents pose a danger to you and your family. They also multiply rapidly, making them difficult to control. Protech Pest Control can help with mice control and keep pests out permanently.

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pests can be a threat to your home or office any time of year. however, when the weather turns colder they are especially on the lookout for a place to hole up and stay warm until spring. in most cases, a rodent that wants to stay warm and well-fed during the wintertime will choose your house or your commercial structure over a barn or another kind of outbuilding.
out of all of the creatures that could take up residence, rats and mice in particular carry with them risks that you should be aware of for your own safety and that of your family.
when you suspect that rats and mice have taken up residence in your office or house, you can have them removed permanently by relying on commercial rat pest control in melbourne.
by relying on a professional mice control company like protech pest control, you avoid the risks that rats and mice bring with them when they come inside.
one of the most present dangers they present involves the risk of fire. a pest like a rat or a mouse will chew through wires, drywall, and other materials to make a nest and burrow further in the wall for warmth.
as a rat or mouse chews through the wiring, however, it creates a fire hazard if one of the wires should short out and spark. your structure could burn down because of a pest that took up residence inside. to avoid this risk, you can call a professional removal service and have these pests eliminated permanently.
another advantage that comes with choosing a professional control service involves eliminating health dangers presented by these creatures. rodents carry with them diseases and mites that can cause illness. they leave behind droppings and urine, as well as the mites and lice that live in their hides.
when you or your loved ones come into contact with these droppings or mites, you could become ill with diseases like the plague. a rat removal service that specializes in getting rid of these creatures can control any burgeoning outbreak of disease in your home.
a service that performs rat pest control in melbourne will inspect your structure and find where these pests are coming in from the outdoors. the technicians will seal off cracks and find nests as part of their removal service.
a large part of getting rid of these pests involves keeping them from gaining entry to the inside of the structure. when you seal off their point of entry, you make it more difficult for them to invade your living or work space.
rodents pose a danger to you and your family. they also multiply rapidly, making them difficult to control. protech pest control can help with mice control and keep pests out permanently.


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The larger and more complex the business the more metrics and dimensions. One day you understand that it is impossible to track them with only your eyes. Reducing the number of metrics and/or dimensions can prevent us from tracking all aspects of the business or analyzing aggregated data (for example, without dimensions), which can substantially smooth out or hide the anomalies. In such a situation, the detection of any anomalies after the actual occurrence can either be missed or have a significant time gap. Therefore, we have to react immediately in order to learn about the event as soon as possible, identify its causes, and understand what to do about it. For this, we can use the Anomaly Detection system and identify abnormal values, collect the corresponding events centrally, and monitor a much larger number of metrics and dimensions than what human capabilities allow.
It is worth to say that such Anomaly Detection system will also signal the significant changes expected by the user, not the system. That is, the events you initiated in order to influence the business and the causes you are aware of. An example is running an irregular promo through an email campaign and expecting traffic to grow on a landing page from the same channel. Getting such a signal is also useful in terms of confirming that the promo works.
To date, a number of analytical tools have built-in systems for detecting anomalies. For example, Google Analytics has such a system.
perhaps, you want to do something similar to the system I use.
Therefore, we will study four approaches for identifying anomalies in business metrics using the R language. I also will assume that we deal with unlabeled data, i.e. we did not know whether what historical values were anomalies.
As you can see, we have data from August to November and at the end of September, in general, there was a significant spike in three of the five channels and in total as well. There are less significant spikes in Social and Direct.
The idea is the following: we create a model based on historical data and observations on which the model is the most mistaken are anomalies.
In practice, we measure a business metrics on a regular basis, usually daily. This means that they have a time series nature. Therefore, we can use a time series model and if the predicted value is significantly different from the actual value, then we detect the anomaly. This approach is good for metrics with obvious seasonal fluctuations. In our example, these are numbers of sessions and goals for the main channels. For the “goals_per_session” metric, this approach may not be as effective.
There are a lot of packages for time series modeling in R but, considering our goal of finding anomalies, I recommend using one of the ready-made solutions, for instance, AnomalyDetection package.
As you can see, we can change the number of anomalies by shifting a threshold of the percent of anomalies we are allowed to detect.
From the statistical point of view, anomalies are extreme values or outliers. There is a number of ways and corresponding functions in R to identify such values. And, of course, the use of certain criteria should be made based on the properties of the sample.
I apply the statistical approach to analyze such indicators as “goals_per_session” in our example. This indicator has a close to normal distribution over the more popular channels and, accordingly, one, for example, can use an interquartile distance to determine the outliers.
I have marked the 5% high and low percentiles with small red and blue dots and the outliers with bigger light red dots. You can shift a threshold of the percentile and interquartile distance as well (by changing the coefficient that equals 1.5 now).
determines how far one observation is from the others in the space. Obviously, a typical observation is placed close to another, and the anomalous ones are farther. In this approach, the specific distance of the Mahalanobis works well for the business metrics analysis. A feature of the Mahalanobis distance approach different the from Euclidean one is that it takes into account the correlation between variables. From the anomaly detection point of view, this has the following effect: if for example the sessions from all channels synchronously grew twofold, then this approach can have the same anomaly estimation, as well as the case in which the number of sessions increased 1.5 times only from one channel.
In this case, observation is, for example, a day that is described by different metrics and their dimensions. Accordingly, we can look at these statistics from different angles. For example, whether the day was anomalous in terms of the structure of a certain metric, for instance, if the structure of traffic by the channels was typical. On the other hand, one can see whether the day was abnormal in terms of certain metrics, for example, the number of sessions and goals.
As you can see on the chart, which is a set of intersections of all dimensions, the dates that were detected as anomalies are located farther in the space at most intersections.
are also good ways of detecting anomalies but may require more attention to parameters tuning. In this article, I want to mention the Isolation Forest algorithm, which is a variation of Random Forest and its idea is the following: the algorithm creates random trees until each object is in a separate leaf and if there are outliers in the data, they will be isolated in the early stages (at a low depth of the tree). Then, for each observation, we calculate the mean of the depths of the leaves it falls into, and, based on this value, we decide whether or not it is an anomaly.
The results are a bit different compared to the Metrics approach but almost the same.
Usually, business changes over time and this is why we do all this. But changes are reflected both in the values of metrics and the dimensions by which these metrics are being tracked (for example, the advertising campaigns, landings, etc. can be changed/added/removed). In order to be realistic, I recommend working with a shifting historical window (or even several windows), for instance, use the data for the last 30, 60, 90, etc. days.
For quantitative indicators, the advice is not to feed them all together to an algorithm (e.g. Metric or Machine learning approaches) because, firstly, it can reduce the ability to identify an anomaly if only one dimension of a metric were affected. Secondly, it will be more difficult for us to understand why this day is considered anomalous and thus make a drill-down analysis.
Some observations can be identified as anomalies through several approaches. Thus, we can apply many different algorithms for determining what observations are anomalies by voting. This can be done, for example, using this package.
The detection of anomalies in business metrics helps the business “be alert” and thus respond in a timely manner to unexpected events. And the automatic Anomaly Detection system, in turn, allows you to significantly expand the range of the metrics and their dimensions and track many aspects of the business. Of course, there is a huge variety of approaches, methods, and algorithms for detecting anomalies, and thus this article is intended to familiarize you with some of them, but I hope this will help you take the first steps to detecting anomalies for your business.

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the larger and more complex the business the more metrics and dimensions. one day you understand that it is impossible to track them with only your eyes. reducing the number of metrics and/or dimensions can prevent us from tracking all aspects of the business or analyzing aggregated data (for example, without dimensions), which can substantially smooth out or hide the anomalies. in such a situation, the detection of any anomalies after the actual occurrence can either be missed or have a significant time gap. therefore, we have to react immediately in order to learn about the event as soon as possible, identify its causes, and understand what to do about it. for this, we can use the anomaly detection system and identify abnormal values, collect the corresponding events centrally, and monitor a much larger number of metrics and dimensions than what human capabilities allow.
it is worth to say that such anomaly detection system will also signal the significant changes expected by the user, not the system. that is, the events you initiated in order to influence the business and the causes you are aware of. an example is running an irregular promo through an email campaign and expecting traffic to grow on a landing page from the same channel. getting such a signal is also useful in terms of confirming that the promo works.
to date, a number of analytical tools have built-in systems for detecting anomalies. for example, google analytics has such a system.
perhaps, you want to do something similar to the system i use.
therefore, we will study four approaches for identifying anomalies in business metrics using the r language. i also will assume that we deal with unlabeled data, i.e. we did not know whether what historical values were anomalies.
as you can see, we have data from august to november and at the end of september, in general, there was a significant spike in three of the five channels and in total as well. there are less significant spikes in social and direct.
the idea is the following: we create a model based on historical data and observations on which the model is the most mistaken are anomalies.
in practice, we measure a business metrics on a regular basis, usually daily. this means that they have a time series nature. therefore, we can use a time series model and if the predicted value is significantly different from the actual value, then we detect the anomaly. this approach is good for metrics with obvious seasonal fluctuations. in our example, these are numbers of sessions and goals for the main channels. for the “goals_per_session” metric, this approach may not be as effective.
there are a lot of packages for time series modeling in r but, considering our goal of finding anomalies, i recommend using one of the ready-made solutions, for instance, anomalydetection package.
as you can see, we can change the number of anomalies by shifting a threshold of the percent of anomalies we are allowed to detect.
from the statistical point of view, anomalies are extreme values or outliers. there is a number of ways and corresponding functions in r to identify such values. and, of course, the use of certain criteria should be made based on the properties of the sample.
i apply the statistical approach to analyze such indicators as “goals_per_session” in our example. this indicator has a close to normal distribution over the more popular channels and, accordingly, one, for example, can use an interquartile distance to determine the outliers.
i have marked the 5% high and low percentiles with small red and blue dots and the outliers with bigger light red dots. you can shift a threshold of the percentile and interquartile distance as well (by changing the coefficient that equals 1.5 now).
determines how far one observation is from the others in the space. obviously, a typical observation is placed close to another, and the anomalous ones are farther. in this approach, the specific distance of the mahalanobis works well for the business metrics analysis. a feature of the mahalanobis distance approach different the from euclidean one is that it takes into account the correlation between variables. from the anomaly detection point of view, this has the following effect: if for example the sessions from all channels synchronously grew twofold, then this approach can have the same anomaly estimation, as well as the case in which the number of sessions increased 1.5 times only from one channel.
in this case, observation is, for example, a day that is described by different metrics and their dimensions. accordingly, we can look at these statistics from different angles. for example, whether the day was anomalous in terms of the structure of a certain metric, for instance, if the structure of traffic by the channels was typical. on the other hand, one can see whether the day was abnormal in terms of certain metrics, for example, the number of sessions and goals.
as you can see on the chart, which is a set of intersections of all dimensions, the dates that were detected as anomalies are located farther in the space at most intersections.
are also good ways of detecting anomalies but may require more attention to parameters tuning. in this article, i want to mention the isolation forest algorithm, which is a variation of random forest and its idea is the following: the algorithm creates random trees until each object is in a separate leaf and if there are outliers in the data, they will be isolated in the early stages (at a low depth of the tree). then, for each observation, we calculate the mean of the depths of the leaves it falls into, and, based on this value, we decide whether or not it is an anomaly.
the results are a bit different compared to the metrics approach but almost the same.
usually, business changes over time and this is why we do all this. but changes are reflected both in the values of metrics and the dimensions by which these metrics are being tracked (for example, the advertising campaigns, landings, etc. can be changed/added/removed). in order to be realistic, i recommend working with a shifting historical window (or even several windows), for instance, use the data for the last 30, 60, 90, etc. days.
for quantitative indicators, the advice is not to feed them all together to an algorithm (e.g. metric or machine learning approaches) because, firstly, it can reduce the ability to identify an anomaly if only one dimension of a metric were affected. secondly, it will be more difficult for us to understand why this day is considered anomalous and thus make a drill-down analysis.
some observations can be identified as anomalies through several approaches. thus, we can apply many different algorithms for determining what observations are anomalies by voting. this can be done, for example, using this package.
the detection of anomalies in business metrics helps the business “be alert” and thus respond in a timely manner to unexpected events. and the automatic anomaly detection system, in turn, allows you to significantly expand the range of the metrics and their dimensions and track many aspects of the business. of course, there is a huge variety of approaches, methods, and algorithms for detecting anomalies, and thus this article is intended to familiarize you with some of them, but i hope this will help you take the first steps to detecting anomalies for your business.


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insulation and ac/dc continuous voltage withstand testing. safety standards compliance testing. stores up to 10 sets of test conditions (10 each for insulation and voltage withstand). zero-v switching (voltage withstand testing). electrical discharge function (dc voltage withstand, insulation testing). automated testing support. interlock protect function. remote controllable.
power supply	: 100 v to 120 v ac / 200 to240 v ac, (50/60 hz), 1000 va max.
hioki 3153 automatic insulation/withstanding hitester is safety standards compliance testing. stores up to 10 sets of test conditions (10 each for insulation and voltage withstand). zero-v switching (voltage withstand testing). electrical discharge function (dc voltage withstand, insulation testing). automated testing support. interlock protect function. remote controllable.


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The first one was at a car wash, and it was as thrilling and richly remunerated as you can imagine. Then there was a stint as a waiter. That was marginally better; at least I wasn’t in danger of being accidentally spray-waxed all day, but working nights and every weekend got old fast.
Department store furniture salesman was next, which was more exciting than you might think. There was the time I was taking a massive wardrobe down to the shipping dock and had it halfway into the erratic old service elevator when it responded to a call from a higher floor and sailed majestically upward, showering me with wardrobe kindling.
After that came income tax assessor (but I only did it for three or four months and it was in another country far away--oh sure, like you’ve never done anything you’d hate to admit.) I was a forklift operator in a warehouse for a while, a security guard, an office clerk. As you’ll have gathered by now, I never turned down any job where they were willing to pay me.
And all the time I was doing these jobs, I was writing. I didn’t have anything like the dedication some writers have who get up two hours early every morning to carve out time for writing, or who turn out x thousand words every day. I admired their discipline because I never had any.
I only wrote when I was “in the mood.” Not surprisingly, my writing production was low. I was a great starter, but not much of a finisher. Inspiration made writing fun, but when inspiration flagged, so did my interest in finishing the story—it started to seem like … well, work, you know?
What really happened was my desire to see the story idea fully realized gradually grew stronger than my reluctance to do the work necessary to achieve it.
I’m more realistic now. I know that first flush of enthusiasm will wane, and there’ll be moments when it seems I’m back at the carwash trying to dodge the spray-wax. But I also know that if I keep grinding out the words I’ll eventually have that all-important first draft completed. And with that as a base, I can create something others might want to read.
Have you been able to strike a balance between working for a living and doing the things that make a life worth living?
I normally show up here every Tuesday and I hope you will too. And please hit the Comment button and let me know what you think about the topic of the day.
That balance is difficult. Life intrudes on art. But art also draws from life. We all just have to make time to write as best we can, especially when it's something you really want to do.
True, Jacqueline. If you want to do something enough, you'll find a way eventually.
I remember a phase when I wanted to be a ballerina. I was not a very realistic child.

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the first one was at a car wash, and it was as thrilling and richly remunerated as you can imagine. then there was a stint as a waiter. that was marginally better; at least i wasn’t in danger of being accidentally spray-waxed all day, but working nights and every weekend got old fast.
department store furniture salesman was next, which was more exciting than you might think. there was the time i was taking a massive wardrobe down to the shipping dock and had it halfway into the erratic old service elevator when it responded to a call from a higher floor and sailed majestically upward, showering me with wardrobe kindling.
after that came income tax assessor (but i only did it for three or four months and it was in another country far away--oh sure, like you’ve never done anything you’d hate to admit.) i was a forklift operator in a warehouse for a while, a security guard, an office clerk. as you’ll have gathered by now, i never turned down any job where they were willing to pay me.
and all the time i was doing these jobs, i was writing. i didn’t have anything like the dedication some writers have who get up two hours early every morning to carve out time for writing, or who turn out x thousand words every day. i admired their discipline because i never had any.
i only wrote when i was “in the mood.” not surprisingly, my writing production was low. i was a great starter, but not much of a finisher. inspiration made writing fun, but when inspiration flagged, so did my interest in finishing the story—it started to seem like … well, work, you know?
what really happened was my desire to see the story idea fully realized gradually grew stronger than my reluctance to do the work necessary to achieve it.
i’m more realistic now. i know that first flush of enthusiasm will wane, and there’ll be moments when it seems i’m back at the carwash trying to dodge the spray-wax. but i also know that if i keep grinding out the words i’ll eventually have that all-important first draft completed. and with that as a base, i can create something others might want to read.
have you been able to strike a balance between working for a living and doing the things that make a life worth living?
i normally show up here every tuesday and i hope you will too. and please hit the comment button and let me know what you think about the topic of the day.
that balance is difficult. life intrudes on art. but art also draws from life. we all just have to make time to write as best we can, especially when it's something you really want to do.
true, jacqueline. if you want to do something enough, you'll find a way eventually.
i remember a phase when i wanted to be a ballerina. i was not a very realistic child.


text: Welcome home to a charming and captivating cape on large lot backing to serene open space. Recently painted outside and newly renovated inside, this adorable move-in ready home boasts many upgrades. A large, inviting eat-in kitchen with stylish 24"X12" tile floors, subway tile back splash, high end appliances (including a five-burner cooktop), and pantry will have cooks delighted. Entertain or relax in the spacious, light-filled living/great room with a decorative fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. Two downstairs bedrooms that are designed for dreaming share a full renovated bath. Upstairs, find a third bedroom, multipurpose loft, additional gleaming hardwood floors, and abundant closet and storage space. Walk-out basement has full bath and can be easily finished. Behind the oversized detached one car garage is an adorable stone patio with firepit that should not be missed.

lowercased: welcome home to a charming and captivating cape on large lot backing to serene open space. recently painted outside and newly renovated inside, this adorable move-in ready home boasts many upgrades. a large, inviting eat-in kitchen with stylish 24"x12" tile floors, subway tile back splash, high end appliances (including a five-burner cooktop), and pantry will have cooks delighted. entertain or relax in the spacious, light-filled living/great room with a decorative fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. two downstairs bedrooms that are designed for dreaming share a full renovated bath. upstairs, find a third bedroom, multipurpose loft, additional gleaming hardwood floors, and abundant closet and storage space. walk-out basement has full bath and can be easily finished. behind the oversized detached one car garage is an adorable stone patio with firepit that should not be missed.


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Residents in many areas of City Council District 1 will have the opportunity to help spruce up their neighborhood this Saturday (June 23) during a free community cleanup event.
District 1's boundaries are areas east of North First Street and east of North Front Street.
Volunteers will be driving pickup trucks through the neighborhood from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday to help collect unwanted items free of charge.
Household garbage must be left at the curbside by 8 a.m. and it must be bagged or boxed. Residents in those areas can also bring their items to a temporary disposal site at the Together Church parking lot, 509 N. Fourth St.
Residents are encouraged to organize volunteer neighborhood cleanup teams. Call 248-2291, Ext. 102 or email outreach@together.church to sign up and organize a cleanup team.
No commercial waste, construction or demolition debris, concrete or hazardous waste will be accepted.
Each household will be limited to no more than four tires (passenger car and small truck tires only). No household hazardous waste will be accepted during the cleanup event. However, the Terrace Heights landfill has a program that accepts household hazardous waste for free.
The city’s Refuse Division provided a community cleanup earlier this year for a portion of District 5. That outreach resulted in the removal of 20 tons of garbage from those particular neighborhoods.
Call the city of Yakima Refuse Division at 576-6739 for more information about waste collection.

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residents in many areas of city council district 1 will have the opportunity to help spruce up their neighborhood this saturday (june 23) during a free community cleanup event.
district 1's boundaries are areas east of north first street and east of north front street.
volunteers will be driving pickup trucks through the neighborhood from 8 a.m. to noon on saturday to help collect unwanted items free of charge.
household garbage must be left at the curbside by 8 a.m. and it must be bagged or boxed. residents in those areas can also bring their items to a temporary disposal site at the together church parking lot, 509 n. fourth st.
residents are encouraged to organize volunteer neighborhood cleanup teams. call 248-2291, ext. 102 or email outreach@together.church to sign up and organize a cleanup team.
no commercial waste, construction or demolition debris, concrete or hazardous waste will be accepted.
each household will be limited to no more than four tires (passenger car and small truck tires only). no household hazardous waste will be accepted during the cleanup event. however, the terrace heights landfill has a program that accepts household hazardous waste for free.
the city’s refuse division provided a community cleanup earlier this year for a portion of district 5. that outreach resulted in the removal of 20 tons of garbage from those particular neighborhoods.
call the city of yakima refuse division at 576-6739 for more information about waste collection.


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lowercased: it’s been 9 years since the gottwood story began, bringing lineups dominating the scene into the serene welsh countryside with beautiful art surrounding the site. the ultimate boutique festival for anyone fed up with the brash and ugly side of electronic music. this years’ line up doesn’t fail to live up to previous years and promises to be quite special. get lost in the woods. gottwood.