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Leicester boss has continued to play down the Foxes' chances of defending their shock Premier League title.
Just three defeats - two to runners-up Arsenal - saw Leicester storm to victory by 10 points in the biggest upset in Premier League history last season.
Ranieri went from being sack race favourite to winning the League Managers' Association and Premier League Manager of the Year.
Now, he must plot their title defence which will be complicated as they try to juggle the Champions League as they start at Hull on August 13 after the season curtain raiser against Manchester United in the Community Shield on August 7.
But Ranieri has continued his philosophy of dampening expectation following last season's cautious approach and claimed they are bigger outsiders than before.
"We've won the title and it was beautiful and fantastic, it was maybe an unrepeatable achievement, but now we turn the page," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"If at the start of last season the bookmakers had us down as 5000-1 shots, then this time we start at 6000-1. Our objective to start the season with is to reach 40 points and stay up.
"Then, once we've reached that objective, we can raise the bar: finish in the top 10, (qualify for) the Europa League, a place in the Champions League.
"Maybe we can win one of the five trophies we will be challenging for: Community Shield, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League. That is our running order, step by step."
It has been a mixed summer for Leicester. Jamie Vardy snubbed Arsenal and signed a new deal at the King Power Stadium after his 24 goals last season helped them lift the title.
PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez has continued to be linked with a move but Ranieri remains confident he will stay.
And N'Golo Kante will be a massive void to fill after the midfielder joined Chelsea for a reported £30m after just one season with the Foxes.
The move represented a profit of around £25m for Leicester following his 2015 move from Caen and they have a ready-made replacement in Nampalys Mendy.
The midfielder has joined from Nice along with the signings of Ron-Robert Zieler (Hannover) and Luis Hernandez (Sporting Gijon).
Striker Ahmed Musa joined from CSKA Moscow for a club record fee, reported to be around £16m, and Ranieri is excited with what the new boys can bring.
The Italian told the club's official site: "I don't know if he's as quick as Jamie Vardy, but he has lots of speed. It's very important to have another airplane in our squad. Remember, we are the RAF and we've signed one of them.
"I know very well Papy (Mendy) because I put him in my squad in Monaco when he was so young. He played all the matches with me and was a very important player in Monaco. I think he could help us this season."


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The McCollum Band will perform during the 80th Battle of Flowers Band Festival's halftime show at Alamo Stadium on April 26, 2018.
More than 30 high school bands in San Antonio and surrounding areas participate in the annual Fiesta event; however, only three feature bands are chosen to perform during the halftime show.
"The band is really excited to be a feature band," McCollum High School Band Director Gilbert Borrego said. "It's been over 20 years since the McCollum Band was a feature band!"
The band is already busy working on their performance and can't wait for the city to see it.
"The judges will see our UIL Division Marching Show called 'Fused,' and we may add something extra to enhance the overall effect of the performance …so stay tuned," Borrego said.
In order to be considered a feature band, a video recording or a YouTube link of the band's performance has to be submitted. The Battle of the Bands Festival Committee then determines who is awarded the title of a feature band.
"Since the McCollum Band was officially the highest ranking 5A school in all of San Antonio in terms of advancing at the UIL Area D Marching Contest, I believe our accolades and very successful marching season helped us get this prestigious honor," Borrego said.
As one of Fiesta's most popular events, all the bands join forces as they parade around the track performing their songs with colorful flags and twirlers. At the end of the evening, all musicians perform three musical productions together on the field in a spectacular crowd-pleasing finale set to fireworks!
"It's truly amazing. This is such a great honor to be performing our show as we celebrate our city's 300th birthday," Borrego said. "What a great year to have this honor…Viva Fiesta 2018!"
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By Robert Rosen
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday, March 11, Nashoba Learning Group in Bedford, an organization that works with children and adults living with autism, hosted several legislators to share the school's programming and successes and heighten lawmakers' awareness of the challenging budget realities for Chapter 766 schools that educate students with special needs.
As part of the event, which was co-hosted by the school, Rep. Kenneth Gordon, Sen. Michael J. Barrett and maaps, the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools, Dover resident Barbara Baker spoke about the journey of her daughter Mary Gwen, a 19-year-old autistic student who is nonverbal.
"I talked about our journey," Baker said. "How we got there. [Nashoba] has helped our whole family. It allows my daughter to relax. It's a safety net."
A nonprofit association with 87 member schools, maaps members provide has over 150 day and residential programs and schools that provide education and treatment to approximately 5,500 students in Massachusetts with disabilities. There are also about 1,500 students who come from outside of Massachusetts to attend a maaps program.
The event at Nashoba was to show legislators what maaps programs accomplish and their importance. Despite the appearance that they are expensive in terms of the money that they are receiving, they aren't receiving what they need. Students at Nashoba and other maaps schools typically require one-on-one teaching and behavioral analysis as well.
Mary Gwen began attended Nashoba at the age of 12. Baker said her daughter was at an all-time low and the school turned her around.
"They make students feel loved," Baker said of Nashoba. "These kids can really do well. They just need a specialized learning environment."
Baker said that Mary Gwen will stay in her current program until she's 22, when she will enter an adult program. As part of her education, she does vocational training, and when she completes her current program she will either find volunteer work or get a job. According to Baker, her daughter has shown some interest in office work, laundry and setting up the cafeteria.
"To see it is just amazing," Baker said.
On Thursday, April 7, the State House will host an event for Autism Spectrum Awareness and Acceptance Day, an event that Baker has attended in the past. She said she has had the opportunity to meet with Rep. Denise Garlick and speak with her there before.
"It's very important to develop relationships with legislators so we are on their radar," Baker said. "This can make a huge difference. They really have to have a specialized learning environment. They can learn- they just need a specialized learning environment."
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How Do Major and Degree Affect Lifetime Earnings?
Have you ever wondered how much the degree you've chosen will amount to in lifetime earnings? Of course you have – you're spending a huge amount of money and time on your chosen subject in order to give you a prosperous career and financial stability.
Payscale have created the below visual based on a survey they conducted to analyse how a degree or major affects a persons life time earnings. (See the interactive version here.)
It's a fascinating visual comparing industry sectors and education levels over various periods of experience. The survey also summarises what the top paying majors are by degree level;
- Associates: Fashion Design – $80,000
- Bachelors: Petroleum Engineering – $187,000
- Masters: Petroleum Engineering – $192,000
- MBA: Strategy – $180,000
- PhD: Statistics – $172,000
- Great news for those of you who are studying Petroleum Engineering or considering it.
Another important point it highlights, is that travelling further along the educational path doesn't necessarily lead to the highest earning career. For example, some majors on this list reach the highest earning potential at bachelor, or even associate, level degrees. This is important to note when considering your major, or if you're currently studying, to identify what's the best level of study to reach. Even by the top paying majors by degree levels, studying to a masters level in Petroleum Engineering will only get you an average of $5,000 more per year.
It's an impressive study carried out on a very large scale and makes great viewing, particularly if you're studying a subject at the moment and want to know what's in store for you. It's fair to say that engineering, medicine and IT are in very high demand at the moment and if you're studying in one of these areas, or considering a career move, the number of positions available and remuneration offered will put you in a great position.
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The Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC) has halted oil production aboard the Hibernia platform off the province's coast in response to an oil spill first observed Wednesday morning.
In a news release issued Wednesday afternoon, the company says a mix of water and oil was discharged during what it calls "an isolated activity related to lowering levels in one of the storage cells."
Later Wednesday night, the company issued another news release stating that it had ceased production.
"We decided to proactively shut down production on a temporary basis because it provides the most efficient way to resolve the issue with the storage cell," HMDC president Scott Sandlin stated in the release.
The most recent release states that the company's preliminary investigation into the incident suggests there's a problem with the crude oil level measurement system for the storage cells.
While there are no details regarding the size of the spill, the sheen on the water first observed Wednesday morning was estimated to be approximately 20 metres by 900 metres.
Crew aboard the supply vessel Avalon Sea, were tasked with the initial response, using mechanical dispersion and deploying sorbent boom. A buoy was also deployed to track the ongoing positioning of the sheen, which has since begun dissipating.
No wildlife has been observed in the area, but wildlife observers have been deployed by air and by sea.
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10 Reasons to Visit Perth Instead of Sydney
10 reasons to visit Perth instead of Sydney
With its positive atmosphere, breath-taking sunsets, warm climate and endless variety of activities, Perth is becoming an attractive alternative to Sydney. Here are some reasons for putting this city on your bucket list.
Sunniest place in Australia
Perth prides itself with getting the most sunshine per year. This, together with a warm climate makes Perth an ideal summer destination. So, if sun is what you are looking for, you know where you are very likely to find it.
Safest place in Australia
Probably thanks to its remoteness, Perth has extremely low crime rate, making it the safest city in Australia. Just remember all the scary night walks to your hotel during your travels and you will really appreciate Perth for not having to worry about this issue.
Festivals and nightlife
A huge number of festivals occurring all year round attract thousands of people. You can find here big music festivals with top DJs, as well as small, local gigs. The foreigners living in Perth form a specific music scene, which gives Perth a very special vibe. You can also visit a recently opened state-of-art Perth Arena, where stars such as Bruce Springsteen or Rolling Stones perform.
Endless beaches
Thanks to Perth's location on the west coast, there is an endless selection of breath taking beaches that are remote and without tourists. Every single beach is unique, but they all have something in common – white sand, crystal clear water and waves ideal for surfing.
Traveller's dream
Perth is a perfect place for making further trips. You can get on a plane and in one hour land on Bali. Flying to attractive Asian destinations is much faster and cheaper compared to Australia's east coast.
Hundreds of bars can be found all around Perth. Those to be definitely put on your bucket lists are located on rooftops of high buildings and usually feature live music. You will want to enjoy the views from the top every single day, like most locals here do, with a glass of wine or cocktail.
As Perth features an enormous number of restaurants, it is sought-after by food enthusiasts from all over the world. The variety of places to eat is, mainly thanks to Perth's multiculturalism, endless and you will without doubt find food to satisfy your cravings while still staying on budget.
One of the reasons to stay in Perth for a longer period of time is definitely for its universities and other educational institutions. It is only up to you whether you decide to study in the city centre or at the beach. Local students also have free public transportation, which definitely adds to the city's attractiveness.
Economic boom
Even though Perth might seem to be an extremely expensive city, once you start working there, you will understand why the prices are so high. The average wages in Perth are higher compared to the east coast of Australia, mainly due to its constantly evolving economy. The city also scored eight place in the ratings for world's most liveable cities.
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Place 1 tablespoon of coarse salt in half a glass of water, which was boiled and then cooled. Whisk aggressive for one minute using a spoon. You will see that foam has been formed. You should remove it.
Take several crystals with your toothbrush and wash your teeth with this composite, as usually after your meal. With the salt water from your cup you can wash off your teeth. You will whiten your teeth. Your gums will be firmed and get a nice, healthy, pink color.
You may feel some kind of discomfort at the start because of the cold, hot and sour-sweet impact on your teeth, which is a result of thinner enamel.
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So a Winnipeg school division is planning to make ipads necessary in the classroom. I Certainly hope they're getting a good deal on them, because you can get android tablets for much cheaper..but hey when you go pay your property tax next month don't let the possible waste of dollars bother you.
Its interesting. CBC also gives away iPad minis for contests occasionally. Why do they have those instead of Samsung galaxy or Asus nexus devices? Out of touch. Who the hell is stupid enough to want an iPad mini or regular iPod in the first place? Illogical.


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Last week the Stanford GSB's Center for Social Innovation announced the Social Innovation Fellowship Pilot Program to support social entrepreneurs.
The Fellowship was created for graduating Stanford MBAs who are ready to spend their first year after business school building a nonprofit venture. Starting this coming spring, a handful of second-year students will be selected to receive a stipend for the following year as well as access to the Center's wide range of resources.
All second-year Stanford MBA students in good academic standing are eligible, and teams of two led by a Stanford MBA are also eligible (i.e,. teams can include non-Stanford members).
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Eric Prydz played an epic two hour Tech House Set at the Tomorrowland 2018 in Belgium. Watch the full two hour Eric Prydz Tomorrowland...
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Top 10 Most distrusted celebritie
According to a recently released poll by Ipsos, a whopping 60% of Americans don't trust Paris Hilton. Hilton was found to be the absolute least trustworthy celeb, beating out other morally questionable folks.
1. Paris Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American heiress and media personality. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton (founder of Hilton Hotels). Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a s3x tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood best friend Nicole Richie. She is also known for her 2004 tongue-in-cheekautobiography, several minor film roles (most notably her role in the horror film House of Wax in 2005), her 2006 music album Paris, and her work in modeling.
2. Charlie Sheen
Sheen's personal life has also made headlines, including reports about alcohol and drug abuse and marital problems as well as allegations of domestic violence. He was fired from his role on Two and a Half Men by CBS and Warner Bros. on March 7, 2011. Sheen subsequently announced a nationwide tour.
According to the poll 52% Americans distrust Charlie Sheen.
3. Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album ...Baby One More Time in 1999. During her first decade within the music industry, she became a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, followed by a much-publicized personal life.
According to the poll 45% Americans distrust Britney Spears.
4. Kanye West
Kanye Omari West born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments.
According to the poll 45% Americans distrust Kayne West.
5. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, model, actor, director, businessman and politician who served as the 38th Governor of California (2003–11).Schwarzenegger began to weight train at the young age of 15 years old. He was awarded the title of Mr. Universe at age 20 and went on to win the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent presence in the sport of bodybuilding and he has written several books and numerous articles on the sports.
According to the poll 44% Americans distrust Arnold Schwarzenegger.
6. Tiger Woods
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional golfer whose achievements to date rank him among the most successful golfers of all time. Formerly the World No. 1, he is the highest-paid professional athlete in the world, having earned an estimated US$90.5 million from winnings and endorsements in 2010.
According to the poll 42% Americans distrust Tiger Woods.
7. Kim Kardashian
Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American socialite, television personality, model, and actress. She is the daughter of late attorney Robert Kardashian, and is known for a s3x tape with her former boyfriend Ray J as well as her E! reality series that she shares with her family, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Kardashian's prominence has increased as of January 2011 with the premiere of Kourtney and Kim Take New York, the second spin-off of Keeping Up with the Kardashians (the first being Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami), debuting on E!, with the series following Kim and sister Kourtney Kardashian as they leave Los Angeles to open a third D-A-S-H store in New York City. Kim Kardashian's Height 5 ft 2.5 in (1.59 m).
According to the poll 38% Americans distrust Kim Kardashian .
8. Mel Gibson
Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson, AO (born 3 January 1956) is an Australian-American actor, film director, producer and screenwriter. Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia when he was 12 years old and later studied acting at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art. After appearing in the Mad Max and Lethal Weapon series, Gibson went on to direct and star in the Academy Award-winning Braveheart. In 2004, he directed and produced The Passion of the Christ, a controversial, yet successful, film portraying the last hours in the life of Jesus. In recent years, remarks by Gibson have generated accusations of homophobia, antisemitism, racism, and misogyny; he has apologized repeatedly for the statements and denied that they represent his real opinions.
According to the poll 33% Americans distrust Mel Gibson.
9. Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. (born June 14, 1946) is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization. Trump is also the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operates numerous casinos and hotels worldwide. Trump's extravagant lifestyle and outspoken manner have made him a celebrity for years, and more recently with his NBC reality show The Apprentice, where he serves as host and executive producer.
In 2010, Trump expressed interest in becoming a candidate for President of the United States in 2012. On May 16, 2011, he announced he would not run. On May 23, he stated he has not completely ruled out running if no viable Republican Party candidate emerges. In 2011, Trump ranked No. 17 on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
According to the poll 31% Americans distrust Donald Trump.
10. LeBron James
LeBron Raymone James born December 30, 1984 is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he was a three-time "Mr. Basketball" of Ohio in high school, and was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while a sophomore at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School.
According to the poll 29% Americans distrust LeBron James.
The full Reuters/Ipsos poll can be seen at http://www.ipsos-na.com/news-polls/ or http://www.ipsos-na.com/news-polls/pressrelease.aspx?id=5306


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Merry Christmas everyone. Hope today was everything you wanted . . . and more!
Christmas Eve with MIL was exactly what I expected. Even had some added extra drama when the lights went out for an hour and a half.
Got great news from the heart doc. Everything is normal . . . for me. I have to go back for another check-up in a year.
Had a wonderful Christmas with the family today.
Life is good.


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The end of another year blends into the beginning of a new one by the simple passing of days. It's the same process that happens all year long, but when those few days end one thing and begin another, they are noteworthy.
There are some things in the "old" that need to be shed. Cut away. Dropped off. However, there are also some things in the "old" that are critical to hang onto.


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Café Promenade
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Coastal Kitchen
Coastal Kitchen melds Mediterranean flavors with Cali cuisine
Dive into a world of delicious at the Windjammer.
Sorrento's Pizza
Enjoy a slice of perfection at Sorrento's.
Get ready for a meal that goes far beyond ordinary.
Say "Konnichiwa" to fresh-rolled sushi at Izumi
Johnny Rockets®
Jitterbug over to Johnny Rockets for shakes, burgers and fries
Dog House
Load up your dog any way you'd like at Dog House
Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver
At Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver, Italian cooking has its star turn at sea.
Room Service
Craving convenience? Dial up delicious in-room dining day or night
La Patisserie
From macarons to petits-fours find French eye candy at La Patisserie
Main Dining Room
In the Main Dining Room, every course is craveworthy.
Live Orchestra
You'll never hear a playback in the Main Theater — a live orchestra accompanies every performance.
Guest Entertainers
Special guest performers of all walks join our onboard talent.
Broadway at Sea
You've got a seat for the best of Broadway
We Will Rock You
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The Gift
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Spectra's Cabaret
This is not the can-can show. This is Spectra's Cabaret.
Original Productions
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Adventure Ocean® has fun for tots, tweens and every kid in between
Play the classics and modern faves at the Royal Caribbean® Arcade
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Browse and buy original art from our curated collection
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Serve up stiff competition during a table tennis face off
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Sushi Making Class
Turn lunch into a hands-on adventure.
Dance Classes
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Captain's Welcome Aboard Reception
The Captain invites all guests to a formal night reception held in their honor. It's a great photo op, so don't forget your camera.
Art Auctions
Bid on bold masterpieces at an action-packed onboard art auction.
Virtual Concert
Relive original performances in stunning 4K at Two70's Virtual Concert.
Chef's Table
This is the ultimate specialty dining experience for culinary connoisseurs.
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Exclusive to Crown & Anchor® Diamond members and above
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With onboard pools, you've got plenty of chances to make a splash
Soak up the relaxation and the horizon
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Paradise comes in a cup at Sunshine Bar
Raise a glass to your favorite white or red at Vintages
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Discover a full menu of five-sense fulfillment at Vitality℠ Spa
Retail's in reach with boutiques and your favorite name brands
Adventure Science Lab
Junior scientists expand their horizons in the Adventure Science Lab.
Discovery is the name of the game in the Adventure Ocean® Explorers group.
Teen Disco
The Teen Disco is the spot for teens between the ages of 12 and 17
Theme Nights
Go all out and step into another era
Babies and Tots Programs
Littles have big-time fun in the Babies and Tots programs at Adventure Ocean®.
Get a taste of Vegas at Casino Royale℠
Pub Performances
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Pool Table
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Salsa Dancing
Salsa, merengue and cha cha all night.
Live bands
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Night Life
From hot spots to multimedia lounges that transform
Fitness Classes
Cutting edge equipment, the latest classes, and an ocean view
Guest Lectures
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Folding Artistry
Tout the new towel animal skills you'll learn during this class
Jewelry Making
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The Adventure Ocean® Voyagers group gets active with games, competitions and educational activities.
Wine Tasting
Our well-stocked wine bar is the setting for a world of discovery
Music Hall
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In 2016, Swedbank debuted "Nina." By early this year, Nina was having 45,000 or so conversations with customer per month, WIRED reports. As Swedbank's first customer service chatbot, Nina successfully answers eight out of 10 inquiries without human intervention.
According to research, excellent customer experience (CX) is:
- Personalized
- Always on
- Real-time
- Consistent
- Omni-channel
Because artificial intelligence (AI) can help with each of these targets, part two of my "What is Customer Service in 2017?" series was Bots for Customer Service.
This is how and when AI will impact CX.
What is Nina?
Nina is a bot.
"A bot, at its most basic, is a piece of software that performs an automated task, be it finding an awesome GIF, ordering toilet paper, or downloading a file," according to WIRED. Bots have been around for decades, but combining their automated workflows with Natural Language Processing and machine learning algorithms makes them "chatbots."
Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana, and Amazon's Alexa are examples of these newer, smarter bots.
"Bots are great at making sense out of lots of different types of information and making all of that data more useful by allowing people to interact with it like they would in a conversation with a person," April Underwood, a head of platform at Slack told WIRED.
Bots are also good at decision-making, including automatically classifying, appropriately routing, and escalating tickets. Nina routes the 20% of questions she can't answer on her own to the right human representatives using machine learning-powered predictive analytics.
Gartner calls machine learning a technology to watch over the next three years. Machine learning is one category in the overall field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to Salesforce research, 92% percent of senior executives believe that customer experience is a key competitive differentiator and they view customer service as the primary vehicle for improving the customer experience.
"More people use messaging apps than social media, so bots are a huge opportunity to engage with your customers and audience where they already are," Octane AI Head of Product Megan Berry told Allison Grinberg-Funes. The venture-backed startup makes it easier to create your own bot. "I think in the next year or two we'll see that bots became an essential part of a company's marketing arsenal, just like newsletters."
Is my competition using AI?
If they're not already, they will be soon. Airbnb has a chatbot that owners can use to answer guest's common questions. Twitter has added chatbot functionality to direct messages. Sephora and American Express use chatbots to prevent phone calls.
In early 2017, Gartner surveyed (not online) 165 knowledgeable Gartner Research Circle IT and IT/Business Members Members about the specifics of their company's CX activities in 2016.
More than half (55%) of respondents said they expect their organizations to implement some kind of machine learning in the next three years. Nearly half (44%) said they'd be implementing Virtual Customer Assistants. One in ten respondents already have a chatbot implemented, and another 14% of respondents plan to launch one in the next 12 months.
"The line-of-business that is most likely to embrace AI first will be the customer service – typically the most process oriented and technology savvy organization within most companies," writes Vala Afshar, Chief Digital Evangelist for Salesforce.
How AI is impacting CX now
AI is improving enterprise software
Nina, Siri, Cortana, and Alexa all have something in common: They're aimed primarily at the B2C (business-to-consumer) market. Chatbots Magazine's Sar Haribhakt predicted in 2016 that chatbots would make a splash in the B2B (business-to-business) space before B2C. I find Haribhakt's argument persuasive. Essentially, B2C software is elegant and easy-to-use compared with B2B. Which means the need for AI is less intense there.
After flogging enterprise software as a category, Haribhakt praises communication-based workplace products like Slack, Quip, and Figma as "user-centric" and "big steps in the direction of consumerization of enterprise software."
Haribhakt writes:
"These tools help employees do their jobs faster and better. Bots, which fundamentally stand for automation, will supplement and enhance the collaborative and communication-centric tools to increase productivity at workplaces by orders of magnitude."
Bots are currently automating these tasks in business software:
- Finding information
- Answering questions
- Doing research
- Locating files
- Scheduling meetings
- Coordinating with colleagues
- Managing workflow
But that's not even the start of what AI is doing for CX.
AI is creating data where there was none
Many bots, including Nina, automatically transcribe their voice conversations into text. InterActiveTel records conversations with customers at car dealerships and translates that speech to text. Salesforce uses open-source APIs to convert conversations to text in real time.
Other companies, including Pinterest and Google, are trying to replace text with images. Specifically, they're encouraging users to start snapping photos instead of typing queries, or use the camera to "kill the keyboard" as WIRED put it. Instead of typing keywords to try to find recipes to recreate a particularly delicious meal you're enjoying at a restaurant, you can snap a picture of it and upload it to Pinterest.
New amounts and forms of data might not sound like a big deal on their own. But it's all vital for training machine learning algorithms. When you start with reams of human-corrected data, the possibilities are profound.
AI is analyzing data to predict future behavior
It's when companies begin to use machines to analyze their troves of data that they start seeing real benefits.
For example, Salesforce's machine learning algorithms analyze conversations between salespeople and prospects as they happen. The algorithm looks for sales opportunities and alerts managers in real time. Machine learning means that over time the algorithm will learn from its successes and it's failures, what an opportunity looks like, and how to best capture it.
Salesforce's artificial intelligence technology is called Einstein. Einstein is available to the more than 150,000 companies that use Salesforce. "Marketers using AI have seen an average 25% lift in click through and opens," Afshar wrote. "Sales professionals using AI predictive lead scoring have a 300% increase in lead to opportunity conversions. Commerce teams using AI have 7-15% increase in revenue per site visitor."
Infer offers predictive analytics for sales and marketing, putting them in direct competition with Salesforce. In a detailed article about the current AI hype, CEO Vik Singh claims that big companies like Salesforce are "making machine learning feel like AWS infrastructure" which "won't result in sticky adoption." Singh adds that "machine learning is not like AWS, which you can just spin up and magically connect to some system."
AI is turning missed opportunities into just plain opportunities
While most smaller companies won't be launching their own predictive analytics capabilities anytime soon, AI isn't just changing business at the enterprise level. For example, small brick-and-mortar retailers can take advantage of a chatbot named Bo. When customers call your company and get voicemail, Bo will text customers, asking them how he can help them out. If the customer texts back that she wants to come into your salon for a blowout today, Bo will set the appointment. "And the rest is hairstory( ?)," writes Ron Fisher, CEO & Co-Founder of Bowtie.ai.
What's next in AI for customer experience
For example, instead of routing tickets based on who's available or the subject matter or both, intelligent routing could automatically escalate tickets created by high-value customers and those created by customers whose business you're most in danger of losing.
In fact, the process of segmentation may soon be automated by AI. "If you have three segments, you're doing three times the work, but you can't get three times the return," Lucinda Duncalfe, CEO at Monetate, told VentureBeat. Human effort means segmentation quickly reaches the point of diminishing returns. And having humans design bespoke experiences for each individual is not cost-effective either. Monetate seeks to leverage machine learning to offer the best experience to each individual at scale.
"AI will become the new digital spokesperson for leading companies," Nicola Morini, managing director of artificial intelligence at Accenture, told WIRED. "Customers will experience a company's brand through personalized, 100 percent consistent and natural interactions with AI service agents—and even engage with the brand through other companies' AI interfaces."
Companies will be able to minimize costs, sell more products, and make customers happier with just "a minimum of AI and a maximum of common sense and excellent focus on end-to-end process design," according to Gartner Analyst Michael Moaz. He sees AI and empathetic process design as a great pairing. "AI alone leaves us back in the '80s when Lisp was a popular tool for AI. The same AI that languished for another 30 years."
"AI is becoming the new user interface (UI), underpinning the way we transact and interact with systems. Seventy-nine percent of business leaders agree that AI will revolutionize the way they gain information from and interact with customers. As AI takes over more of the user experience, it grows beyond just an intelligent interface. With each customer interaction becoming more personalized, powerful, and natural, AI moves into an even more prominent position: your digital spokesperson," —Accenture Technology Vision 2017
Last thoughts on AI and CX
CX covers every aspect of a business. AI is improving and will improve every aspect of the organization as well. Already Salesforce's Einstein adds AI capabilities to customers' sales, services, marketing, IT, and community organizations.
Already, your competitors are using AI to automate tasks including finding information and files, scheduling meetings, and managing workflow. They're transcribing voice conversations into text to be analyzed and learned from. They're using human-corrected data to accurately predict the future. And they're using these predictions to make sales they would have otherwise missed.
In the near future, brands will use machine intelligence to route tickets based on smart segments, create those segments, and personalize customer interactions.
To learn more about CX, check out 9 Customer Experience Influencers to Start Following Now and How to Measure Customer Experience.
Looking for Customer Experience software? Check out Capterra's list of the best Customer Experience software solutions.


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McGinn's hat trick propels Scotland past San Marino
Belgium qualify for Euro 2020 with nine-goal onslaught against San Marino
Romelu Lukaku scored his 50th international goal as Belgium thrashed San Marino 9-0 on Thursday and became the first side through to the Euro 2020 finals.
Russia are also on the verge of joining them after seeing off Scotland 4-0 in Moscow.
Unbeaten Belgium have 21 points from seven games, with only one goal conceded, with Russia on 18 and Cyprus, 2-1 winners over Kazakhstan in Astana, on 10. The top two in each group qualify directly.
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Pick of the Week
Tuesday, After Christmas (Lorber Films) — If your marriage or long-term relationship is on the rocks, you might not want to watch Radu Muntean's domestic tour-de-force, which is as devastatingly honest and realistic a depiction of adultery and a marriage's subsequent dissolution as you will ever see. Lots of films employ the long-take technique, but in this particular case, Muntean's decision to let his scenes unfold in this manner proves to be vital to the film's heartbreaking power. It forces viewers to suffer through this excruciating ordeal in real time without having the comfort of somewhere to hide. Tuesday, After Christmas is a real crusher and one of the year's very best films. Available on DVD.
Jane's Journey (First Run Features) — Available on DVD.
Sorta Recommended
Brighton Rock (MPI Home Video) — Available on DVD.
New/Old to Blu-ray/DVD
Sid & Nancy (MGM) — Now available on Blu-ray (still available on DVD).
Have Not Seen Yet But Really/Kinda/Sorta/Maybe Wanna
The First Grader (National Geographic) — Available on DVD.
Fish Story (Pathfinder Home Entertainment) — Available on DVD.
Pete Smalls is Dead (Image Entertainment) — Available on DVD.


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Another year of blues rock is in the books. Once again, the staff at Blues Rock Review voted for the year's best albums in our 5th annual list. Here are the top 20 blues rock albums of 2015.
Posts Tagged 'Alabama Shakes'
December 21st, 2015
Top 20 Albums of 2015
July 9th, 2015
Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color Review
To say that Sound & Colour isn't the album that many people expected to follow Boys & Girls might be completely fair. With Alabama Shakes' incredible rise to fame after the release of their debut LP, the four-piece quickly found themselves being viewed as a revivalist act, something Brittany Howard claimed that they'd never aspired […]
December 5th, 2012
Top 20 Albums of 2012
2012 is coming to a close and it has been another stellar year for blues rock. The staff at Blues Rock Review voted for the Top 20 Albums of 2012.
April 16th, 2012
Alabama Shakes: Boys & Girls Review
Boys & Girls is the debut album from Alabama Shakes. A wonderful blend of blues, rock, and a Motown vibe, this album is one of the best albums so far this year.


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I see the comparisons … Yes indeed there are quite a few between myself, my amazing husband and Mr. & Mrs. Bezos. Lets see – shall we? Mackenzie Bezos and I are both wives, mothers and writers. Her and I are each blessed to be married to REALLY smart and creative men and both our marriages demonstrate REAL partnerships. Of course, like us, the Bezos are obvious bibliophiles. For myself, growing up in a erudite family where the New York Times, Washington Post and other such periodicals were the mainstay of our life being well informed was rather easy. For my husband sadly his upbringing did not afford the same intellectual opportunities; it was his own singular brilliance and impetus that allowed for similar learning and growth. As such we are in sync, despite such disparate backgrounds, that our family and household be like my own Philadelphia childhood instead of his back in Michigan. So how does this relate to Jeff Bezos' recent purchase of The Washington Post ? Answer is simple REALLY – it is my fear of loss of REAL news and more.
Jeff Bezos has prevented the demise of a quality newspaper. I am thrilled, as the previous owners – the Graham family – also seem to be. This is a man of substantial means, resources and innovative talents – all that can help the paper survive and thrive.
I and many others fear a prejudicial editorial influence by owners of papers.. Surely Rupert Murdoch is one prime example – when he bought one of the other papers that are a must read in my life – The Wall Street Journal – many, myself included, fretted that his particular slanted and most believe extreme conservative ideology would adversely effect the contents. Allow this Liberal capitalist to state so far WSJ is still a well written business oriented [with a bit of more personal fun stuff as of late] product. In other words, so far, so good.
In his letter to Washington Post employees, Jeff Bezos, shared his hopes for the paper to be a force of informative and worthwhile reporting. He also promised that neither his behemoth company, Amazon nor other endeavors would play part in the direction taken. Of course, vigilance and ombudsmanship by the public and organizations formed for such oversight remain a must. For now at least, there will be a paper that G-d willing continues to produce REAL news instead of the much too frequently offered these days, tabloid fare!
P.S. In my upcoming memoir, Heiress Mommy … A Modern Super Woman Life! and follow up Life Journey of Heiress Mommy! more of the REAL reasons the Bezos and Mr. & Mrs. Eliasz-Solomon are similar will be detailed – for now, join me in reading more well written newspapers like The Washington Post!


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We recognise that the school environment plays a major role in the social and emotional competence and wellbeing of our learners. At Gold Creek School, we appreciate the infinite connection between a strong curriculum and pastoral practice.
Student engagement and wellbeing to which pastoral care is one element, is regarded as an essential part of the School's ethos and features prominently in all aspects of school life and in the day-to-day experiences of each individual in our community.
A key priority for our learning community remains our focus on upholding a strong culture around students' social, emotional, physical and moral wellbeing. Our learning community reflects this belief in our daily interactions with students and through our rigorous pedagogy.
Gold Creek School provides students with a vast array of co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities. We pride ourselves on the many community partnerships we maintain and the strong, diverse programs these partnerships offer to a diverse sector of our students. We work alongside our students to build their capacity as young leaders and as global citizens and offer all students leadership opportunities during their time with us.
Pastoral Care teachers in conjunction with their facility coordinators should always be the first point of contact for students and families wishing to raise any concerns relating to academic engagement, social and emotional wellbeing or family issues. For more serious concerns, the students, parents and staff of Gold Creek School are supported by our: