Programming

CNN’s New Morning Strategy: More News, Less Banter

CNN spent years trying to compete in the cutthroat realm of chatty morning TV, cycling through formats in the hopes of catching up to breakfast-time staples like “Morning Joe” and “Good Morning America.”

That experiment never quite caught on with viewers — and now it is coming to an end.

In his first significant programming move since joining the network in the fall, Mark Thompson, CNN’s chairman, announced on Monday that the channel would exit the morning chat-show format by the end of the month. Instead, its morning lineup will focus on straight news coverage, the kind of bread-and-butter reporting

…
Read More
Programming

Non-Coding Jobs for BCA/MCA Students: 10 Best Options

Top 5 Tokens to Pump in 2024

Exploring Lucrative Non-Coding Career Paths for BCA/MCA Graduates in 2024

As the field of technology continues to expand, so pursue career opportunities within it. While many students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Applications (BCA/MCA) might envision themselves as developers or programmers, there’s a wide array of non-coding job paths waiting to be explored. These paths not only leverage their technical skills but also offer diverse and rewarding opportunities. Let’s delve into 10 of the best non-coding job options for BCA/MCA students:

Project Management: With a strong technical background, BCA/MCA graduates are well-equipped to handle project management roles. They

…
Read More
Programming

Annual Wine and Food Celebration supports OPT’s children programming – News

Ozarks Public Television (OPT) and Brown Derby Wine Center present the 34th Annual Wine and Food Celebration from 2-5 pm Oct. 22 at the White River Conference Center in Springfield.

This year’s event will benefit OPT’s children’s programming. Sponsored by Easter Law Firm, it offers guests the opportunity to savor food from area restaurants, as well as wine, craft beer and cocktails from an elite list of vendors.

The celebration will also feature a photo booth, wine pull, raffle, Plinko and musical entertainment by DJ Platinum.

“Our annual Wine and Food Celebration is a fun way for the community to

…
Read More
Programming

County Farm Bureaus Honored for Quality Programming at AFBF Convention | News Release

The American Farm Bureau Federation will honor 24 county Farm Bureaus at its 105th Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 19-24. The selected winners participated in the County Activities of Excellence program and demonstrated a commitment to offering quality programming to their counties. Attendees can learn more about these winning programs during the trade show at convention.

“I’m proud of the strong leadership and engagement at the county level that leads to these outstanding volunteer-driven programs,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Improving the lives of Farm Bureau members, supporting our rural communities and giving our urban neighbors a window

…
Read More
Programming

News Flash • League City • CivicEngage

The City of League City Parks and Recreation Department has won the 2024 Texas Recreation and Park Society Administrative – Management Excellence Award. This award recognizes innovations in administration, management, or supervisory actions that have responded to problems or have improved service to the public. League City won this award for its efforts in addressing the need for programs and activities that serve individuals with disabilities. The City will be recognized at the TRAPS State Conference early next year in Galveston, TX.

The mission of the League City Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a diverse menu of quality

…
Read More
Programming

NPR will merge news and programming divisions

NPR CEO John Lansing announced Tuesday that the network will combine its news and programming divisions.

Lansing said in a note to staff that the new structure will ensure NPR is “more united than ever in our efforts to strengthen our network and succeed in our mission to reach our current and future audiences wherever they consume NPR content.”

The change goes into effect Sept. 11. A chief content officer will lead the new division. Edith Chapin, SVP of news and editor in chief, will fill the role on an interim basis while NPR searches for a permanent CCO.

“The

…
Read More
Programming

Registration open for fall continuing education programming – The Brock News

With a new school year now underway for students of all ages, Brock’s continuing education programs are offering opportunities for professionals in a variety of fields to advance their skills this fall.

“We are pleased to continue to expand on our new training opportunities for individuals in Niagara, Burlington and the regions we serve,” says April-Dawn Blackwell, Associate Vice-President of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS). “We all recognize lifelong learning and career development is important for the social and economic well-being of our communities.”

Brock’s PCS programming is informed by extensive data analysis and community consultation to ensure it meets

…
Read More
Programming

How Coders Can Survive—and Thrive—in a ChatGPT World

Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI powered by large language models (LLMs), could upend many coders’ livelihoods. But some experts argue that AI won’t replace human programmers—not immediately, at least.

“You will have to worry about people who are using AI replacing you,” says Tanishq Mathew Abraham, a recent Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at the University of California, Davis and the CEO of medical AI research center MedARC.

So how can software developers make themselves more useful and relevant in what appears to be a coming age of LLM-centered coding? Here are some tips and techniques for coders to survive and

…
Read More