Abstract: Methods and arrangements for automating weather model configurations. Characteristics of a target geographical area are received, as are a plurality of existing weather model configurations which are implemented for undertaking weather modeling in other geographical areas. A subset of the existing weather model configurations is selected, the subset comprising configurations corresponding to geographical areas having characteristics similar to the characteristics of the target area. A weather model is run with respect to each configuration in the subset of existing weather model configurations. Based on the running of a weather model with respect to each configuration, an output set of weather model configurations is selected for undertaking weather modeling in the target area.

Abstract: Methods and arrangements for automating weather model configurations. Characteristics of a target geographical area are received, as are a plurality of existing weather model configurations which are implemented for undertaking weather modeling in other geographical areas. A subset of the existing weather model configurations is selected, the subset comprising configurations corresponding to geographical areas having characteristics similar to the characteristics of the target area. A weather model is run with respect to each configuration in the subset of existing weather model configurations. Based on the running of a weather model with respect to each configuration, an output set of weather model configurations is selected for undertaking weather modeling in the target area.

Abstract: In a tuition assistance program, a website 10 solicits schools 12 to join the program through a marketing campaign 14. Upon acceptance, a school administrator sets up a school portal on the website 10 that represents the school 12. The school 12 invites families 16 to participate in the program. The families each go to the website, obtain a family ID, and solicit supporters 18. The supporters 18 go to the family's portal to associate themselves with the family 16. The supporters shop in on-line retail outlets that are affiliates of the website 10. A portion of each purchase that the supporter 18 makes is credited to the tuition of a student of the family 16 who attends the school 12.