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Frederick Stolta died on October 27, 1899 in New York at 67 years old. He was born c. 1832. We are unaware of information about Frederick's family.
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In 1832, in the year that Frederick Stolta was born, on October 20th, the Chickasaw nation signed the Pontotoc Creek Treaty with the United States. The Treaty ceded 6,283,804 million acres of Chickasaw land in Mississippi to the U.S. In return, the Chickasaw were supposed to receive all proceeds of sales of the land by the federal government to private owners, along with expenses for relocation and food and supplies for one year and an equal amount of land west of the Mississippi. The area ceded included the entire northern one-sixth of the state of Mississippi.
In 1847, when he was just 15 years old, on May 7th, In Philadelphia, an association of physicians and medical students was founded - the American Medical Association or AMA. The association, the first of its kind, wanted to create uniform standards for medical training, education, and practices.
In 1856, he was 24 years old when on January 26th the Battle of Seattle occurred. Marines from the ship the USS Decatur, stationed in Elliott Bay, along with about 50 Seattle settlers, fought Native Americans in the area. Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens had declared a "war of extermination" on Native communities 5 days before.
In 1880, when he was 48 years old, on August 14th Cologne Cathedral, in Germany, was finally completed. Construction began in 1248, was halted in 1473, and then begun again in the 1800's - completed after 632 years.
In 1899, in the year of Frederick Stolta's passing, on February 4th, the Philippine–American War began. The Philippines objected to the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, that transferred possession of the Philippines from Spain to the U.S. Filipinos began a fight for independence and fighting between U.S. forces and those of the Philippine Republic broke out. On June 2nd, the Philippines officially declared war on the United States.
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On This Day – 10 June 1997 Jimmy Kennedy is inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame
It's always interesting to discover the genesis of a popular and memorable poem or piece of music. You assume, for example, that William Wordsworth actually based his poem about daffodils – the one that begins with the immortal line 'I wandered lonely as a cloud' on a field of the bright yellow blooms. And you wouldn't be too far off.
Then there's the sultry pop song from the 1930s 'South of the Border' which simply has to have been written by someone after a romantic trip to Mexico. But that's where you'd be wrong. Its inspiration was a postcard from Tijuana. The recipient of the card was Northern Ireland songwriter Jimmy Kennedy. The song may been voted one of the top 100 Western songs of all time by the Western Writers of America but Jimmy Kennedy was closer to Tyrone than Tijuana when he wrote it.
Kennedy was born near Omagh in 1902, son of a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary, as the force was known at that time. The family later moved to Portstewart in Derry, the seaside town that would inspire another of the writer's classic numbers. He graduated from Trinity College in Dublin, taught for a while in England and then joined the Colonial Service. But he also moonlighted with a music publisher called Bert Feldman as a pen for hire. By the end of a career that lasted half a century he had written the lyrics for over 2000 songs, many of which became international hits. For a number of years he was the most successful non-American songwriter in the USA before being supplanted in the 1960s by a pair of young Liverpool composers named Lennon and McCartney.
One of his earliest successes was with 'Red Sails in the Sunset'. The song was inspired by the colourful sails of the yacht Kitty of Coleraine which Kennedy would often see off from his home sailing off the Derry coastline. One of the first recordings of the song, in 1935, was by Bing Crosby. Vera Lynn had a version the same year, Louis Armstrong in 1936, and Kennedy was on his way.
In 1907 a composer named John Walter Bratton had written a musical piece which his publishers entitled 'The Teddy Bears Picnic'. But nobody thought to add lyrics until Kennedy got hold of it in 1932 and turned it into one of the most popular children's songs of all time.
Kennedy spent the years 1939-1945 in the British Army – serving in the Royal Artillery where he reached the rank of Captain. German defences in 1939 included a chain of fortifications known as the Siegfried Line. Early in the war Kennedy wrote the comic song 'We're Going to Hang out the Washing on the Siegried line' as a morale booster. The British didn't actually get near the line until 1945 but the song was hugely popular with the troops and on the 'home front'.
Kennedy won two Ivor Novello awards for his contribution to the music industry and an OBE in 1983. He died the following year aged 81.
Jimmy Kennedy songwriter extraordinaire was posthumously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame nine years ago on this day.
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Are the Spice Girls Mad at Victoria Beckham for Not Joining the Tour?
The Spice Girls reunion tour in the U.K. has been a happy throwback for fans worldwide, but some of the original Spice Girls aren't feeling so happy about it. The British pop icons kicked off their 2019 reunion tour in Dublin and then went on to perform 12 more shows across the U.K.
Their tour concluded on June 15th at Wembley Stadium, but with only four of the original five girls present for the shows, some say it was missing some of its "spice." Members Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) performed together for the first time since the 2012 Olympic games. Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) opted to decline the invitation to tour with her former band so that she could focus on her very different life now.
Mel B speaks out about Victoria Beckham
Mel B shared how she was feeling a little disappointed that Victoria didn't even come out to support her former bandmates on their tour.
"I expected her to come and just say hi at least. Not even on stage, just as an audience member supporting," the former Scary Spice dished on Good Morning Britain recently. "I don't know [why] she hasn't. I'm sure she has her reasons for not."
Apparently, Victoria was attending a wedding while the Spice Girls had several of their concert dates.
Victoria Beckham says she will always be a Spice Girl
In an interview with Live with Kelly and Ryan, Victoria details all the reasons why she would not be joining the other Spice Girls on tour. Among the reasons, she says she is simply too busy with her current career to go back in time to tour with the girls.
"It's gonna be fantastic," she gushes about the upcoming tour, but explains: "I will be there, in the crowd, cheering, with my kids, but…for me that's something that was great then, and a lot of things have changed."
Although having "a family to look after and a business to run" are important aspects of Posh's new life, her absence was noted by band mates and fans. Most markedly because all of the girls are also mothers, yet they found time to perform.
The Spice Girls are supportive of each other
Mel B went on to tell hosts of Good Morning Britain that "it is what it is, and us girls, we all support each other, no matter what." She clarifies that it is definitely not a rift and that all's well that ends well. In other interviews she let slip that they hope to continue to tour together in the near future, even adding on some worldwide shows.
Victoria Beckham wished the Spice Girls well
Good luck to the girls today as they start their tour! x VB #SpiceGirls #FriendshipNeverEnds @EmmaLeeBunton @TheRealGeriHalliwell @OfficialMelB @MelanieCMusic
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Posh Spice did post a good luck photo to her Instagram in support of her friends, but she did not actually wind up attending any of the shows, even though she had previously mentioned she and her kids would be in the audience. Yet, as they continue to plan for a potential world tour, the girls still maintain that there are no hurt feelings in the group.
On The Jonathan Ross Show, Geri Halliwell made sure to clear the air, and Victoria's name.
She explained: "The philosophy for [the Spice Girls] is that we're a band on and off the stage. And we care about each other, we support each other, and we support her. And she's been a huge part of our lives, and we care about her. So it's all good."
We're crossing our fingers and holding in our inner fangirl in hopes that a full reunion might happen in the future.
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GUEST COLUMN | by Jon Roepke
Of all the areas where virtual reality technology is now being used, VR may hold the most promise in education. By enabling immersive experiences, VR can engage students' imaginations in ways previously impossible. Whether experiencing the undersea wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, walking the streets of ancient Rome, or seeing inside the cells of the human body, the educational scope of VR is truly limitless. The ability to interact in these virtual worlds can enable a more intuitive, play-based form of learning. As a bonus, there are indications that VR even has the potential to increase empathy among students. Despite this, significant challenges remain to the implementation of VR as a true learning tool and not just a fun diversion. Let's look at where VR in the classroom stands today and where it is going.
Whether experiencing the undersea wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, walking the streets of ancient Rome, or seeing inside the cells of the human body, the educational scope of VR is truly limitless.
Public high schools that have set up VR labs, such as Enterprise Charter School in Buffalo, New York, are witnessing its potential. Richard Lamb, a University of Buffalo graduate school professor working with the kids at Enterprise, has found evidence that VR can be used alongside traditional teaching to improve student engagement, comprehension and critical thinking. In a separate study by Foundry 10, an education research organization, students in 26 schools who tried VR indicated it could help increase motivation, develop new perspectives and promote interactive learning.
Perhaps the most comprehensive example of VR in the classroom so far has been Google's Expeditions. Using Cardboard VR viewers and Android phones, Google has brought more than 1 million students in schools around the world on what they call Virtual Field Trips. With content provided by AP, National Geographic, and major museums, the destinations range from Machu Picchu to the surface of Mars. The trips have highlighted content with commentary that can be managed by the teacher on his/her tablet. The widespread success of these virtual field trips demonstrates how VR can be a great "equalizer," providing students in any classroom with access to places and things they would never experience by other means.
In their presentation at Google I/O 2016, the Expeditions team said the most important lesson they learned was the challenge for VR to provide measurable value as an education tool beyond the initial wonder and awe of the immersive environment. For them, the key is how VR can incite students to learn by doing. An example they created was an app where you assemble an array of human bones into a skeleton as a 3-D puzzle. The Google team believes building great VR education apps will demand a multi-disciplinary approach, with input from researchers, educators and game designers.
In addition to VR's ability to promote interactive learning, early evidence suggests an ability to increase empathy among students. A recent article in Slate notes the impact on students of a 2015 New York Times VR video series on refugees that made kids feel as if they were standing in the Sudanese desert while bags of food fell from helicopters. The study of how VR can increase empathy is a subject at Stanford's Virtual Human Interaction Lab. Their research has shown that people who used VR to inhabit avatars of a different race scored lower in tests of racial bias.
It is this shift in perspective, the enhanced ability to perceive and feel other people's experiences, which may be the true killer application of VR. And while empathy is not technically a school subject, increased empathy not only helps today's children have a better understanding of important social issues, but also helps them become more engaged in their communities. In a world where most communication technology seems to increase ephemerality and fragment interaction, VR could achieve the opposite, and that would be a very good thing indeed.
Despite all of its potential, very few K-12 schools are using VR today. One major challenge is expense: the best and most immersive high-end systems like Oculus and HTC Vive cost thousands of dollars. Of the schools that now have VR labs, most have funded them through grants. Smartphone-based systems like Gear VR and Google Cardboard are cheaper solutions, but many classrooms also lack the necessary high-speed connectivity. Google Expeditions solved this problem by turning the teacher's tablet device into a local network hub. Other challenges are institutional and cultural, since historically, schools have been slow to adopt new technologies.
But perhaps the greatest challenge to adoption is this: the metrics to define VR's educational value have not yet been codified and incorporated into accepted learning standards. It will likely take the multi-disciplinary approach outlined by Google to build VR apps with built-in methods to measure student engagement, interaction and performance, and then translate these metrics into a form that give teachers confidence that learning standards are being met. This is no small task, but the developers who take it on will fulfill VR's great promise in the classroom.
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This column is an interesting exploration of headset VR in education and the challenges to be overcome. There is a type of VR not mentioned here that is seeing adoption – in over 400 K12 districts here in the US and hundreds of thousands of students are learning every day through virtual reality with zSpace. zSpace combines elements of VR and AR on an all-in-one computer to create mixed reality computing experiences that are immersive, interactive and lifelike. With zSpace, students and teachers work collaboratively and experiment together – no headset required.
What are they doing? Dissecting frogs, exploring the human body, building the skills to pass a medical certification, such as EMT or EMS. They're experimenting with gravity and learning about biomechanics by manipulating the joints of the fingers in three dimensions. They can pick up and view virtual microscopic elements of cells, or troubleshoot a broken quadcopter. zSpace is supporting learning in every subject and at every grade level. It's not tomorrow's promise. It's today's reality.
Educational outcomes? The research is starting to come in and it's more than engagement that is created when students can access lifelike representations of content rather than pictures or videos of that content. While there is much more to understand, it's starting and we're looking forward to learning and growing with the research as it comes in.
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HarryKeller says:
It's unfortunate that our children's imaginations are so meager that they must have 3D VR instead of mere 2D to have a good learning experience from a virtual field trip.
There's also that "inside a cell" VR that has to be an animation. A real cell is a transparent blob. You cannot readily see the organelles until they are dyed.
IMHO, AR will be a big deal in education before VR will. It takes less technology and has immediate value for learning.
This is a great article with some key points that are important in this ever evolving field. The previous commenter said they feel that is unfortunate that there are not more 2d experiences for students to experience. This is something that many in the field of VR in education have said they have been told in the past. The key here is balance. Often times VR is used in applications and environments where a 2d field trip is too expensive or one that can be enhanced with a VR experience.
With regards to the limitations for VR in education, the field is always evolving and some of the latest apps address some of the limitations that were pointed out.
AR is also making strides and will play an important role in education. The latest apps and adoption rates across the United States show this. I think a balance between all three will make a significant impact in education over the next decade.
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Well …, I did not say that it was unfortunate that there are not more 2D experiences. My comment was about the imaginations of our children. Some years ago, they read words and imagined pictures — even in 3D.
We cannot say that full VR is not an experience that surpasses ordinary 2D. Even better is actually being there, hearing the sounds, smelling the odors, feeling the solid parts of the environment. This is, of course, for real stuff. Digital drawings, even in 3D and VR, are another matter entirely.
It may be about balance, but it's even more about appropriate use. I'll step slightly aside from the focus of the article to provide an example that may be apropos for some.
Science lab investigations have long been part of our education, beginning at the end of the 19th century. With the advent of computers, even shared large computers, educators had the idea that you could reconstruct those science experiments from the known equations of behavior of the experiments and save time, money, and space (not to mention safety) without sacrificing the learning value of the experiences.
They were wrong.
The most important part of the learning value lay in seeing the how the real world reacts and in carefully making your own measurements. Any shortcuts reduce the value. Students should have real experiments and hands-on measurement.
Nevertheless, those animated simulations we see so much of are not devoid of pedagogical value. Sometimes, visualization allows difficult concepts to be learned by students. It's quite possible that a visualization in an animated simulation will do the trick. It's also possible that an excellent video will work as well.
I am simply saying that even though animated simulations are poor lab substitutes, they can be great pedagogical aids for overcoming the problems of learning difficult concepts. Use the right tool for the job.
Lest anyone think that I am a Luddite who is opposed to online learning, let me say that online real experiments with hands-on (online) measurement not only is possible but also has been created. It's in use in hundreds of schools right now. Its use has boosted science scores on fourth-grade state tests and on AP science exams (by 2x).
Will VR become important in science learning? Again, it may work well for those tough concepts. It's hard (right now for me) to imagine it working as a replace for laboratory investigations. There's also the infrastructure challenge, which will be overcome in time, probably a decade or so for most schools.
Keep an eye on VR, but do not expect it to invade our science courses tomorrow.
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package com.gossiperl.client

import com.gossiperl.client.actors.FSMState
import com.typesafe.scalalogging.slf4j.LazyLogging
import org.scalatest._
import org.scalatest.concurrent.AsyncAssertions
import org.scalatest.time.{Seconds, Span, Millis}

import scala.util.{Failure, Success}

class ProcessTest extends FlatSpec with GivenWhenThen with ShouldMatchers with AsyncAssertions with GossiperlClient with LazyLogging {

  // test setup and data:
  val stopAwait = new Waiter
  val topics1 = Seq[String]("member_in", "member_out")
  val topics2 = Seq[String]("custom_digest")

  implicit override val patienceConfig = PatienceConfig(timeout = scaled(Span(60, Seconds)), interval = scaled(Span(100, Millis)))

  // configuration:
  import scala.concurrent.ExecutionContext.Implicits.global

  Given("valid configuration")

  override implicit val configuration = new OverlayConfiguration(
                                    overlayName = "gossiper_overlay_remote",
                                    clientName = "scala-client",
                                    clientSecret = "scala-client-secret",
                                    symmetricKey = "v3JElaRswYgxOt4b",
                                    overlayPort = 6666,
                                    clientPort = 54321 )

  def event = {
    case GossiperlClientProtocol.Connected( _ ) =>

      When("after requesting the connection")
      val w2 = new Waiter; currentState onComplete {
        case Success(state) => state shouldBe FSMState.ClientStateConnected; w2.dismiss
        case Failure(ex) => Assertions.fail(ex); w2.dismiss
      }
      Then("state is connected"); w2.await

      When("subscribing to some topics")
      val w3 = new Waiter; subscribe( topics1 ) onComplete {
        case Success(subscribedEvents) => subscribedEvents shouldEqual topics1; w3.dismiss
        case Failure(ex) => Assertions.fail(ex); w3.dismiss
      }
      Then("same topics are yielded back"); w3.await

      When("subscribing to more topics")
      val w4 = new Waiter; subscribe( topics2 ) onComplete {
        case Success(subscribedEvents) => subscribedEvents shouldEqual topics2; w4.dismiss
        case Failure(ex) => Assertions.fail(ex); w4.dismiss
      }
      Then("only those topics are yielded back"); w4.await

      When("asking for all subscriptions")
      val w5 = new Waiter; subscriptions onComplete {
        case Success(allSubscriptions) => allSubscriptions shouldEqual (topics1 ++ topics2).sorted.distinct; w5.dismiss
        case Failure(ex) => Assertions.fail(ex); w5.dismiss
      }
      Then("all subscriptions, sorted, are yielded back"); w5.await

      When("unsubscribing from some topics")
      val w6 = new Waiter; unsubscribe( topics1 ) onComplete {
        case Success(unsubscribedEvents) => unsubscribedEvents shouldEqual topics1; w6.dismiss
        case Failure(ex) => Assertions.fail(ex); w6.dismiss
      }
      Then("those topics are yielded back"); w6.await

      When("asking for all subscriptions after unsubscribing from part of the topics")
      val w7 = new Waiter; subscriptions onComplete {
        case Success(allSubscriptions) => allSubscriptions shouldEqual topics2; w7.dismiss
        case Failure(ex) => Assertions.fail(ex); w7.dismiss
      }
      Then("only the remainder of the topics is yielded back"); w7.await

      When("requested disconnect")
      disconnect()

    case GossiperlClientProtocol.Disconnected( _ ) =>
      val w8 = new Waiter; currentState onComplete {
        case Success(state) => state shouldEqual FSMState.ClientStateDisconnected; w8.dismiss()
        case Failure(ex) => Assertions.fail( ex ); w8.dismiss()
      }
      Then("the overlay should no longer exist"); w8.await

    case GossiperlClientProtocol.Stopped( _ ) =>
      stopAwait.dismiss()
  }

  // kick it off:
  connect()

  stopAwait.await()

}


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Are science and philosophy related?
Science is about empirical knowledge; philosophy is also about a priori knowledge (if it exists). Science is about contingent facts; philosophy is also about necessary truths (if they exist). Science is about descriptive facts; philosophy is also about normative truths (if they exist).
What is science according to philosophy?
• Category. The philosophy of science is concerned with all the assumptions, foundations, methods, implications of science, and with the use and merit of science. This discipline sometimes overlaps metaphysics, ontology and epistemology, viz., when it explores whether scientific results comprise a study of truth.
What are the fundamentals of philosophy?
Philosophy (from Greek: φιλοσοφία, philosophia, 'love of wisdom') is the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about reason, existence, knowledge, values, mind, and language. Philosophical methods include questioning, critical discussion, rational argument, and systematic presentation.
Is logic a philosophy?
Philosophy of logic is the area of philosophy devoted to examining the scope and nature of logic. Philosophy of logic is the investigation, critical analysis and intellectual reflection on issues arising in logic. Philosophical logic is the application of formal logical techniques to philosophical problems.
How does philosophy affect your life?
It helps us solve our problems -mundane or abstract, and it helps us make better decisions by developing our critical thinking (very important in the age of disinformation). But it's boring, you say. It's hard to understand, you say. As it turns out, philosophy does not have to be a big snooze-fest.
Who was the most influential philosopher?
Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)
Confucius (551–479 BCE)
René Descartes (1596–1650)
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 82)
Michel Foucault (1926-1984)
David Hume (1711–77)
Immanuel Kant (1724–1804)
Is philosophy a science Why or why not?
Specifically, we maintain that philosophy has various impor- tant roles in science including (but certainly not limited to) "incubating" ideas and hypotheses, which can then be tested experimentally and, in addition, pro- viding tools for thinking more critically when conceptualizing and representing scientific …
Who was the first natural philosopher?
What is the origin of philosophy?
The word philosophy comes from the Greek philo (love) and sophia (wisdom) and so is literally defined as "the love of wisdom". More broadly understood, it is the study of the most basic and profound matters of human existence.
What is the queen of science?
Mathematics as science The German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss referred to mathematics as "the Queen of the Sciences". Intuition and experimentation also play a role in the formulation of conjectures in both mathematics and the (other) sciences.
Is natural philosophy a science?
Natural philosophy or philosophy of nature (from Latin philosophia naturalis) was the philosophical study of nature and the physical universe that was dominant before the development of modern science. It is considered to be the precursor of natural science.
Is science a branch of philosophy?
According to philosophists: Yes. Before science was called science, and before it's major branches were formed, it was called Natural Philosphy or Philosophy of Nature. This was actually the case up to the 19th century. Philosophy is one of the branches of science such as physics, chemistry, biology sociology, etc.


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Freeway was rescued from Interstate 90, where someone had thrown him from a car. He now resides at Waterloo Alley Cat Project headquarters at Blue Arrow Records & Boutique, 16001 Waterloo Road.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Waterloo Alley Cat Project is throwing a cat-tastic party this weekend.
On Saturday, Feb. 18, the local rescue group/animal charity is holding its Eighth Annual Fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. at the historic Slovenian Worker's Home, 15335 Waterloo Road in Cleveland. This year, the group has added a $1,000 Grand Prize Raffle to the festivities, along with basket raffles and silent auction items.
Music will be provided by Ace Molar, featuring Todd Meany from WJW Channel 8. Admission is $20 per person. All money raised goes to help Waterloo's community cats. Donations of cat food and cat supplies will be accepted at the door and are greatly appreciated.
Since 2009, WACP has made it its mission to humanely care for all of the feral and stray cats within a target area around Waterloo Road, making sure these cats remain safe, healthy and cared for by a group of trained volunteers. Cat overpopulation is a constant struggle in the area, and the Waterloo Alley Cat Project works to maintain and control the population of feral cats.
WACP has cared for hundreds of cats through spay and neuter programs and providing shelter and food. To donate to the group, please make checks payable to Northeast Shores Development Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that acts as fiscal agent for the Waterloo Alley Cat Project. Please write WACP in the memo line of your check and mail to: P.O. Box 19246, Cleveland, Ohio 44119.


In recent years, it's come to light that data quality is an important component of reliable customer service. For large companies with thousands of customers, it becomes difficult to gauge all of their opinions without having hefty banks of reliable data on people's thoughts. Of course, this data must be highly accurate, or else companies run the risk of making operational mistakes based on invalid information.
It can be difficult for call centers to manage all of the knowledge passing through their walls every day, though. According to 1to1 Media, many companies suffer from the problem of data overload. They're taking in so much information that they don't know how to adequately verify it, store it and put it all to use.
This is especially difficult considering the numerous channels that companies use for collecting customer service data. Phone calls made to consumer care centers are still a valuable resource, but they're now far from the only one. If some data is being collected over the phone, but more is also flowing in through Web forms, Facebook conversations and countless other avenues, how can companies keep all of their knowledge uniform and accurate? The goal is to value all of this data equally and turn all of it into actionable conclusions.
1to1 Media published the results of a recent report from WhitePages, entitled "A Wow Customer Journey: Actionable Data in Today's Multichannel Contact Center." In its research, the International Customer Management Institute polled 542 contact center professionals and discovered that more than 25 percent of them currently suffer from the data overload problem. Additionally, 60 percent are failing to effectively deliver customer service information to agents.
Customer service expert Anna Papachristos believes that companies can overcome this problem by using the proper tools and giving their consumer care agents a little bit of guidance.
"If companies do indeed recognize the connection between employee engagement and customer satisfaction, then they must actively seek to integrate the platforms and strategies necessary for improved performance," Papachristos stated. "In most cases, agents possess the ability to provide sufficient customer care, but they lack the tools needed for proper execution.
"With so much data entering the organization from an array of channels, agents require internal systems that allow them to access customer data in real time to promote efficiency and boost customer experience."
One of the most significant factors complicating customer service is the fact that consumer care agents are often juggling multiple interfaces for collecting data. The ICMI found that 69 percent of agents are constantly navigating multiple screens, and 49 percent are asking each caller for basic contact information at multiple points during an interaction.
This means the possibility for a data quality error will increase exponentially. If a stressed, overworked customer service agent inputs the same person's data twice and makes one typo, he or she will have inconsistent records that will be impossible to decipher later.
Furthermore, the ICMI notes that 25 percent of agents struggle with having to constantly learn new technology. This only complicates the problem.
Companies also need to make sure they're collecting the most relevant data pertaining to their customers. According to the ICMI's findings, call centers have isolated a few key data points. Currently, they're focusing most on average handle time (79 percent), abandonment rate (75 percent) and average speed of answer (72 percent). This may change as consumers' tastes evolve.
It's important that no matter what metrics they emphasize, companies focus on data quality in customer service. Accurate information can make the difference between a reliable call center and an embarrassing mishap.
For more information on improving data quality for customer service, check out this infographic.


In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility's area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 140 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
Since 1980, more than $6 billion in uncompensated services have been provided to eligible patients through Hill-Burton.
You are eligible to apply for Hill-Burton free care if your income is at or below the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. You may be eligible for Hill-Burton reduced-cost care if your income is as much as two times (triple for nursing home care) the HHS Poverty Guidelines. Facilities may require you to provide documentation that verifies your eligibility, such as proof of income.
Care at Hill-Burton obligated facilities is not automatically free or reduced-cost. You must apply at the admissions or business office at an obligated facility and be found eligible to receive free or reduced-cost care. You may apply before or after you receive care — you may even apply after a bill has been sent to a collection agency.
Only facility costs are covered, not your private doctors' bills.
Some facilities may use different eligibility standards and procedures. They are identified on the Hill-Burton list of obligated facilities as PFCA, CFCA, UACA and 515. Their programs may be called either a free care, charity care, discounted services, indigent care, etc.
Hill-Burton facilities must post a sign in their admissions and business offices and emergency room that notifies the public that free and reduced-cost care is available. When you apply for Hill-Burton care, the obligated facility must provide you with a written statement that tells you what free or reduced-cost care services you will get or why you have been denied.
Our brochure entitled "Free Hospital Care" provides additional information about the Hill-Burton program and instructions for filing an application. It also explains circumstances under which a facility may refuse a request and what is needed to file a complaint, if you feel that you have been unfairly denied free or reduced-cost care. "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) are available on this website that may also address your questions or concerns. If you have other questions or concerns not addressed in the FAQs, please email us at DFCRCOMM@hrsa.gov.


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Search - John Hammond :: Source Point / I'm Not Satisfied
John Hammond
Source Point / I'm Not Satisfied
Genres: Blues, Folk, Pop, Rock
I Got Love If You Want It
Hoo-Doo Blues
Takin' Care of Business
She Moves Me
Tell Me Mama
No Place to Go
My First Plea
Junco Partner
As the Years Go Passing By
Outside Your Door
If You Ever Need a Man
Man in the Road
Mama Tain't Long for Day
Further Up the Road
If You Got the Feelin'
Ride Till I Die (Jockey Blues)
I'm Gonna Leave
From Four Until Late
2007 Digitally Remastered Edition of Two Original Albums Assembled on a Single Compact Disc! Hammond's Career Dates Back to the Early 60's as Part of the Greenwich Village Folk Scene Along with the Likes of Richie Havens a... more »nd Bob Dylan. After Recording Albums for Vanguard and Atlantic, He Moved to Cbs (Where his Father was a Legendary A&r/Producer). "Source Poing" Appeared in 1971 which Presents Hammond in Great Musical and Vocal Shape with this Shuffle Through the Blues Pack. "i'm Satisfied" Followed in 1972 and was Produced by Delaney Bramlett. The Album Delves Deeply Into Southern Fried Rock Terrain. « less
All Artists: John Hammond
Title: Source Point / I'm Not Satisfied
Label: Acadia Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 6/12/2007
Album Type: Import, Original recording remastered
Styles: Contemporary Blues, Traditional Folk, Contemporary Folk, Blues Rock
2007 Digitally Remastered Edition of Two Original Albums Assembled on a Single Compact Disc! Hammond's Career Dates Back to the Early 60's as Part of the Greenwich Village Folk Scene Along with the Likes of Richie Havens and Bob Dylan. After Recording Albums for Vanguard and Atlantic, He Moved to Cbs (Where his Father was a Legendary A&r/Producer). "Source Poing" Appeared in 1971 which Presents Hammond in Great Musical and Vocal Shape with this Shuffle Through the Blues Pack. "i'm Satisfied" Followed in 1972 and was Produced by Delaney Bramlett. The Album Delves Deeply Into Southern Fried Rock Terrain.
I'm Satisfied...Almost
John B. Ivey | Denver | 08/05/2007
"It was with great delight that I purchased this CD. As a long-time John Hammond fanatic, I waited a long time for this release. Normally, by virtue of Hammonds singing and guitar/harp playing, I would give this release a 5-star review. That being said, The Source Point portion of this release is classic John Hammond. The all-around performance is brilliant. It's the I'm Satisfied portion that I have a little trouble with. While John's performance is fine to very good, Delaney Bramletts production seems a little cluttered. While Bramlett has been a fine producer for other artists (i.e.Eric Clapton), he seems to have taken a mis-step with Hammond. Hammond band recordings sound better in a more traditional setting, not the tambourine-shaking,R'n'B Gospel mode that Delaney favored in those days. Still, if you're a big John Hammond fan, you're going to like this CD. How about 4 and 1/2 Stars?"
Old John Hammond
Ted H. Cashion | Memphis | 08/16/2007
"Admittedly, I'm biased. "I'm Satisfied" was the first blues album I ever bought; still have it, too. Meanwhile, been looking for it on CD (yes, I can rip and burn from the LP, but that's a last resort). The album sounds as good and fresh today as it did way back when. And picking up "Source Point" was a treat. If you're a fan of John Hammond, then you owe it to yourself to hear these two recordings."
BOB DYLAN's Guitar player for years!
Jeff Harberts | AZ | 09/07/2007
"Seriosly, This guy played on Dylan's '60's albums. John Can play it like no other! These 2 fine blues style ablums from the 1970's are finally out on cd! - Just in time too, for I have been playing the lp's just a few to many times - I enjoy Hammond from the early 1960's albums of acoustic blues to the 2007 release. Electric or Acoustic blues - John, keep the jams coming & I'll keep supporting it - I love to play 'em all!"


'90 Day Fiancé' Star Steven Shares an Update on Olga's Visa — Does She Have It or Not?
They just want to be together. Steven Frend and Olga Koshimbetova were first introduced to fans on 90 Day Fiancé in its sixth season, and they've been trying to live together as a family with their son pretty much ever since. Now, Steven has offered an update on Olga's visa situation, and fans might be surprised with what he shared. Check out the gallery below to learn more.
Steven, 21, and Olga, 21, were the youngest of all the couples on 90 Day Fiancé's season 6. The duo met on the beach when Olga was vacationing in the United States for the summer.
Things quickly got serious for this couple when Olga discovered she was pregnant after just about a month of them being together. Suddenly, they faced a choice a lot of people with an unplanned pregnancy do, except they had the added stress of their different nationalities to deal with as well.
Much of their journey on 90 Day Fiancé involved waiting to hear if her K-1 VISA had been approved and navigating such a new relationship with the reality of welcoming a baby so early on as well.
TLC cameras documented Steven's first trip to Russia to visit Olga and to be present for the birth of their son, Alex. But they still awaited Olga's visa approval. To make matters worse? Steven revealed that he didn't apply for Olga's visa when he said he did, which delayed the process further.
So where do these two stand today? Has Olga's visa been approved or not?
Back on January 29, a source told In Touch that Olga and Steven were "currently waiting" for the embassy to contact Olga to schedule her interview. If she passed, she would be granted the K-1 visa and be able to travel to the United States as Steven's fiancée.
The couple clearly tries to make the most of their tough situation by getting visits in. Steven posted the sweetest photo of himself with his son on March 11 captioned, "Our 5am mornings #fromrussiawithlove #proudfather ♥" proving that he was able to get some cuddles in with his little boy.
He shared more photos from Russia to his Instagram on March 24, featuring photos of himself, Olga, and Alex all together. "Beautiful memories being created. @frendsteven you're an awesome father," one fan commented.
But not being together as a family all the time has got to be taking a toll on this little family. So, is the wait almost over?
Steven shared the news on April 9 via his Instagram Story that Olga actually does have her visa now. Such great news!
"Sorry I've been on a [social media] break while I work on plans," he wrote. "I'm in the U.S. now, Olga will be here in a week or [two]." That's definitely a positive update in what has likely been a very long process for this couple!
But that's not all … Steven then added, "She already has her visa. Now we only need the plane tickets." So close, and yet so far!
However, Steven also had a sad update to share. "P.S. I had to leave Russia without Olga early or I was going to lose my job." That was probably such a tough call to make.
So this couple still has a little further to go before they reach the finish line. But before long, they'll get to be a family with their baby boy.
This couple has been through so much, and they're still trying to make it work. We really do commend them, because not all 90 Day Fiancé couples seem to put in half the effort they have.
Will you be waiting to see how it all ends? We're definitely curious how Steven and Olga will celebrate when they're finally back in the U.S. and with their little boy — hopefully once and for all.


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Q: How to retrieve the latest version of a record in GAE's high replication datastore? I have created a REST service for syncing data from iPhones to our GAE.
In a few situations we get double entries for the same day. I believe I have made a mistake in the design of the Record class and would like to double check if my assumption and possible solution is correct before I attempt any data migration.
First I go through all incoming json_records, if it finds count == 1, then that means there is an existing entry that needs to be updated (This is where it goes sometimes wrong!!!). Then it checks the timestamp and would only update it if the incoming timestamp is greater, otherwise it ignores it.
for json_record in json_records:
    recordsdb = Record.query(Record.user == user.key, Record.record_date == date_parser.parse(json_record['record_date']))
         if recordsdb.count() == 1:
             rec = recordsdb.fetch(1)[0]
             if rec.timestamp < json_record['timestamp']:
                  ....
                  rec.put()

         elif recordsdb.count() == 0:
             new_record = Record(user=user.key,
                                    record_date = date_parser.parse(json_record['record_date']),
                                    notes = json_record['notes'],
                                    timestamp = json_record['timestamp'])
             new_record.put()

If I am not wrong, this way of querying an object, provides no gurantee that it is the latest version.
recordsdb = Record.query(Record.user == user.key, Record.record_date == date_parser.parse(json_record['record_date']))

I believe the only way GAE/Highreplication Datastore can make sure that you have the latest data in front of you is if you retrieve it by a key.
Hence, if this assumption is correct, I should have saved my records with a date string as the key in first place.
jsondate = date_parser.parse(json_record['record_date']
new_record = Record(id = jsondate.strftime("%Y-%m-%d")
                    user=user.key,
                    record_date = jsondate),
                    notes = json_record['notes'],
                    timestamp = json_record['timestamp'])
new_record.put()

and when I have to query to see if the record already exists, I would get it by its key like this:
jsondate = date_parser.parse(json_record['record_date']
record = ndb.Key('Record', jsondate.strftime("%Y-%m-%d")).get()

Now if record is null then I have to create a new record.
if record != null then I have to update it.
Is my assumption and solution correct?
How can I migrate this data with date-string as their key?
UPDATE
I just realised another mistake I made. I can't set the record to its date-string.  Because each user can have a record for a day, which causes duplication for the key.
I believe the only way to solve that is through ancestor/parent, which I am still trying to get my head around it.
UPDATE 2:
Trying to see if I understand Patrick's solution here. If it doesn't make sense, or there is a better way, please correct me.
I would add a is_fixed flag to the existing model:
class Record(ndb.Model)
    user = ndb.KeyProperty(kind=User)
    is_fixed = ndb.BooleanProperty()
    ...

Then I would query for the existing records via a cursor and delete them afterwards:
q = Record.query()
q_forward = q.order(Record.key)
cursor = None

while True:
   records, cursor, more = q_forward.fetch_page(100)
   if not records:
      break;
   for record in records:
       new_record = Record(parent=user.key, ... )
       new_record.is_fixed = True
       new_record.put()

//now delete the old ones, I wonder if this would be an issue:
for old in Record.query()
   if not old.is_fixed:
      old.delete()

A: Since your query is always per user, I would recommend having the User be a ancestor of the user.
As you mentioned, the issue that you are hitting is a result of eventual consistency -- your query is not guaranteed to have the most up to date results. With an ancestor query, the results will be strongly consistent.
One important piece to watch out for is that within an entity group (a single ancestor), you are limited to 1 update per second. Since you only have one record per user, this seems like it shouldn't be a problem.
Your code is actually already all setup to user ancestors:
new_record = Record(parent=user.key, # Here we say that the ancestor of the record is the user
                    record_date =date_parser.parse(json_record['record_date']),
                    notes = json_record['notes'],
                    timestamp = json_record['timestamp'])

And then now you can actually use a strongly consistent query:
Record.query(ancestor == user.key, Record.record_date == date_parser.parse(json_record['record_date']))

However, you are going to have the same problems with changing the id of existing Records. Adding an ancestor to an entity is effectively changing it's key to have the ancestor as a prefix. In order to do this, you'll have to go through all your records and create new ones with their user as an ancestor. You can probably either do this using a query to grab results in batches (using cursors to step forward) or if you have a lot of data it may be worthwhile to explore the MapReduce library.


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Tommaso Valentinetti (* 11. August 1952 in Ortona) ist Erzbischof von Pescara-Penne.

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Tommaso Valentinetti empfing am 25. Juni 1977 die Priesterweihe. Papst Johannes Paul II. ernannte ihn am 25. März 2000 zum Bischof von Termoli-Larino.

Der Kardinalvikar der Diözese Rom und Erzpriester der Lateranbasilika, Camillo Kardinal Ruini, spendete ihm am 20. Mai desselben Jahres die Bischofsweihe; Mitkonsekratoren waren Enzio d'Antonio, Erzbischof von Lanciano-Ortona, und Armando Dini, Erzbischof von Campobasso-Boiano.

Als Wahlspruch wählte er In verbo Domini. Am 4. November 2005 wurde er zum Erzbischof von Pescara-Penne ernannt und am 19. Dezember desselben Jahres in das Amt eingeführt.

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The benefits of buying a used car are endless, especially for those who are looking to find a true bargain. However, the used car industry tends to struggle against a reputation that is less than kind - and despite the fact that millions of people buy used cars without problems every year, it's a reputation that seems destined to stick.
An online presence is crucial for any business in the modern world, a fact that reputable dealers such as Motormill understand and seek to cater to. However, dodgy used car dealers aren't running reputable businesses; they're out to make a quick buck, so they're not going to invest in establishing an online presence of any kind. As a result, if a dealer doesn't have a website or social media accounts, it may be best to look elsewhere.
Trustworthy car dealers will occasionally run special deals on their vehicles, so the presence of a deal alone should not be considered a red flag. However, if you visit a dealership and they tell you that they can do you, specifically, a special deal today - and only today - then be extremely cautious. At the very least, ask for a few hours to mull the decision over; no reputable dealer will have a problem with this, so if you're further pressured into making the decision immediately, then you may be best to walk away.
When buying a used car, it's important to ask to see MOT and service history for that specific vehicle. In some cases, these might not be available - there are legitimate reasons a service history can be lost, after all - but it's always important to ask. A good dealer will usually be honest if some parts of the history are missing because they have absolutely nothing to hide.
However, a dodgy dealer may have something to hide such as a fault with the car or a history of accidents, so they will be far more evasive. Instead, a dodgy dealer will often try to cover for the lack of history, perhaps saying that they definitely have the documents somewhere, but they're not sure where, and perhaps they could just post everything to you when it's found. These stories are not to be trusted and hint that there's an underlying reason the dealer may be trying to fudge the question.
By avoiding used car dealers who use any of the above techniques, you can be confident that any used car you buy is being sold by one of the thousands of legitimate, trustworthy dealers in operation across the country.


Mapping has been one of the most fertile areas of exploration for architecture and landscape in the past few decades. While documenting this shift in representation from the material and physical description toward the dpiction of the unseen and often immaterial, Cartographic Grounds takes a critical view toward the current use of data mapping and visualization and calls for a return to traditional cartographic to reimagine the manifestation and manipulation of the ground itself.
Each of the ten chapters focuses on a single cartographic technique---sounding/spot elevation, isobath/contour, hachure/hatch, shaded relief, land classi cation, figure-ground, stratigraphic column, cross-section, line symbol, conventional sign---and illustrates it through beautiful maps and plans from notable designers and cartographers throughout history, from Leonardo da Vinci to James Corner Field Operations. Mohsen Mostafavi, dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Design, introduces the book.
Jill Desimini and Charles Waldheim are professors of landscape architecture at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
"A rich resource for landscape planners and architects, urban designers, multimedia designers, students, and educators. The authors make a case for how rigorous interpretations of cartographic practices influence contemporary landscape architectural practice. They also provide instruction for designers to marshal the data from a range of surficial, topographic, and infrastructural maps---to divine grounded and intelligent plans for landscape."


Hi last year (18th jan 17) i had a craniostomy to remove the 1st of 3 brain tumours, i took 3 months off work( i kept the sister up to date witn regular meetings..that i initiated..she never once made contact with me, my husband, parents or the ward i was on in all the time i took off though she insissed on having all the contact details before i took leave) and was cleared by occ health to return. I work for the nhs as a heath care assistant..working part time (1x 13 hr shift plus 1 7.30 til 14.00 shift per week. I Have work on the same ward since 2000. starting as full time and gradually reducing my hours over the last 8 years due to adopting a child with learning difficulties.
At the beginning of this January 2019 i received a letter 'inviting' me to an informal meeting to disscuss my exessive sick leave. The meeting was carried out swiftly..within 30 minutes of receiving the letter.
I will need gamma knife ratiation to treat the next tumour within the next 2 years..i am being scanned 6 monthly at present,..requiring more time off then the 3rd tumour will need treating..not sure how yet. After that i will continue to grow more brain tumours for the rest of my life, all requiring treatment in their time. (the tumours were caused but radiotherapy fo A.L.L. in the 1970s )I travel to my haem appointments in London every other monday ..i do this in my own time.
I am worried about taking more time off which would seem to mean more meeting to go on my record...presumably these wont remain unofficial thus endangering my employment.
Thank you first for getting in touch with us here on the Work Support team. You may be aware however it is worthwhile me mentioning to you that if you have a cancer diagnosis (or pre-cancerous condition) you are automatically considered to have a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Northern Ireland). This means your employer should not discriminate against you because of your cancer. Your employer is also under a duty to make reasonable adjustments to help you at work. This protection is lifelong and doesn't depend on an active cancer diagnosis. If you brain tumours are benign you may still be protected under these Acts as your condition may be classed as a disability if its effects are "long term" and "substantive". Here is a link to a documents created by the Equality Advisory Service relating to disability.
I understand it can be very upsetting when you are off from work and feel that there has been limited contact. Employers can find it difficult getting the right balance on how often they should keep in touch. We publish a booklet called "Managing cancer in the workplace", this is written for employers to gain a clearer understand of how to support employees who have been affected by cancer in the workplace, here is a link to the booklet, you may want to share with your employer. We also offer Macmillan at Work where they can access expert training, resources and advice to help them to support staff affected by cancer, here is the link to the pages.
You mentioned that you have been invited in for a sickness management meeting and are concerned as you are due further treatment and therefore taking more time off work is unavoidable. Most organisations have a sickness management policy, where employees hit various stages depending on the level and length of time they have had off sick. I would encourage you to get a copy of your sickness management policy.
As a person who is protected under the Equality Act 2010 or Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Northern Ireland), you have the right to request reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments remove or minimise disadvantages experienced by disabled people. Employers must make reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled people are not disadvantaged in the workplace. They should also make sure policies and practices do not put disabled people at a disadvantage. You may try to request that your cancer or disability related absence be marked as "disability absence" and therefore excluded from sickness management triggers, it will still be recorded, however not considered for sickness management purposes. Some companies write this into their sickness management policy, however in some instances you will need to request this as a reasonable adjustment.
You can request a reasonable adjustment in the workplace, providing you can relate it back to your cancer or disability. Your employer has a duty to consider all reasonable adjustments and a failure to do so could suggest disability discrimination. If your employer rejects a reasonable adjustment request they need to be able to demonstrate why it is "unreasonable" for them to accommodate or it could suggest that you are being treated less favourably as a disabled person. If you feel this applies, it would be advisable to seek further advice.
You may wish to ask for an occupational health assessment. Advice from occupational health should help your employer understand what types of support you need in the workplace. It should also tell them whether there are any reasonable adjustments that could help you in work.
If you are a union member it may be worth seeking some support from them if are concerned.


Spelling Bee competition is the most famous educational competition in the world. In order to activate this competition among our students, the spirit of enthusiasm and the desire to learn were the main terms of this competition. Jeel Yanbu International School has arranged the event of Jeel Spellers. It took place on 14th February 2019. Jeel Spellers, the exclusive competition of Spelling Bee for the primary grades. Individual and collective memorizing of spellings payed off on this day for grades 3, 4 and 5.
At the beginning, the event started with the competition among grade 3A, 3B and 3C. The competition consists of three rounds. In the second round, one class should be eliminated from the competition which was grade 3C. during the third round, grade 3B won over grade 3A.
The final competition among grade 3B, 4 and 5 started with excitement. In the second round, one class should be eliminated from the competition which was grade 5. During the third round, grade 3B won over grade 4. The students received the medals from the Principal Ms.Bara'ah and MOE representative Ms.Nadia.
As 3B boys won, then was grade 4, followed by 3A girls. The students Nabiha, Juwariyah, Habib and Huzaifah will go further into the Inter-School Spelling Bee competition, competing against other schools in Radhwa International School in coming few weeks.
Jeel Speller's competition was supervised by Ms.Mona Alalwani and the announcer was Ms.Meaad Alansari. The judges were Ms.Shimaa Kamal Ms.Nusrat Ms.Shehla.
On the 16th of February 2019: The sports day event of our school was held in the last month in our school ground. On that day, the atmosphere of the school took a festive look. Great interest was observed among the students and the guardians.
The Sports Day was inaugurated by releasing balloons and a beautifully decorated placard bearing the School's name.
The guests arrived at 9 am. Before the events began, students were lined up to start opening the event by School march. There were four team houses red, yellow, green, and blue. After each team had done school march opening and welcome speech had started with Ms Margie then bouquet and flowers presentation were done by the students.
Quran rehearsing was started at first then national anthem. The program began with welcomed dance which was arranged by Ms.Sumble and Ms.Abrar then we started with house performance green, blue, red, and yellow.
Teams competed in events including sprints, relays, sack race, obstacle race and skipping the race. Fun time with a staff relay and a tug- of- war between the houses added to the enjoyment.
The guests were highly pleased with each house performance. They encouraged us to take part in sports and games. Then the Headmaster announced the name of the prize winners. The winners were awarded prizes.
We celebrate teacher's day every year, students express their gratitude and appreciation for their teachers on this day. A celebration in that regard was conducted at Jeel Yanbu International School on 7th October 2018 (Sunday) during second period (8:20 am – 9:30 am).
The program was hosted by Nadeen Naser(Grade 9 ). As per program the celebration started with the Recitation of Holy Quran, first few verses of Surah e Rehman were recited by Arishba Riaz(Grade 9). Then Azwa zaigham(Grdae 9), recited this hadith " the Prophet Muhammad ( peace be upon him) said: " God, His angels and all those in Heavens and on Earth, even ants in their hills and fish in the water, call down blessings on those who instruct others in beneficial knowledge" .
After the recitation n hadith Wafiah Ahmed (grade 3) presented her speech on teacher's day. She thanked all the teachers for their hard work and love for the students. She explained how teachers motivate, help and encourage their students. Later students of lower primary presented the performance on song "Teacher, I love you" it was a lovely performance led by Taif Al Johani (grade1A). Students showed their love to the teachers by giving handmade cards to them. Some of the students wrote poems, some did art work to thank their teachers. All the decorations were done by our lovely teachers Miss Margie, Miss Jennylien, Miss Phoebe and Miss Valerie.
The School management also arranged small tokens of appreciation for the teachers. After that our teachers were entertained with refreshment during the break time.
We at JYIS thank our staff for their knowledge and expertise, and their taking on the challenge of teaching students with dedication, devotion, grace, commitment and enthusiasm.
On 18th of September 2018, Al Hussan International School Yanbu has Celebrated the Saudi National Day. It plays a key role in enhancing the sense of nationalism and community among young generations in order to instill the concept of patriotism in them, deepen the spirit of good citizenship and strengthen its values. We were honored to host Ms. Ohoud Al-Taliouni a supervisor from foreign education.
The day celebrated as a symbol of unity, glory, and dignity. The students were dressed in Saudi Arabian traditional style clothing in order to celebrate the Saudi National day.The day was marked with enthralling cultural performance ranging from patriotic songs to folk dances like Saudi ParadeThe celebration started with recitation of Quran. Then everyone stood for the Saudi national anthem. Followed by presenting the main pillars of Saudi vision 2030. We enjoyed watching the Saudi parade presented by our students.The students gave a speech about the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Followed by "Be careful" speech explaining to the students that it is important for all Saudi citizens to pay attention toward any action that may harm the safety and the security of their country such as taking videos or sharing any kind of documents that may expose any sort of information to their enemies. We must be careful to maintain the unity and the stability of our country and to eliminate any chance that our enemy may benefit from.We have presented leaders' sayings of the kings of Saudi Arabia.After cutting the cake, the students passed by corners and enjoyed the activities.They expressed their feeling in this day and wrote words for our kingdom.The Saudi National Day Celebration was FABULOUS.
"The National Day is a precious occasion in which the sons of this country remember the historical saga that was made by the Kingdom's founder King Abdul Aziz,"With great enthusiasm, Jeel Yanbu International School's entire staff and students celebrated the 86th Saudi National Day. This year, the school divided the celebration into five days from September 16th till September 20th. During Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays' morning assemblies, students were refreshed with some important facts about Kings and rulers of Saudi Arabia over the decade's, and the different regions of Saudi Arabia.
On Tuesday, September 18, the school's function hall was transformed into the folkloric ground with a clannish setup, and a corner with many antiques representing different regions of KSA was displayed for the entire school to get the tribal sensation. Some students came in traditional dresses, costumes representing different occupations found in KSA, and in green t-shirts. The green coloured spirit was evident throughout the school. The grand celebration didn't only include the stunning decoration; it also consisted of brilliant performances and ancestral delicious food.The day celebrated as a symbol of unity, victory glory and dignity.The programme commenced with Quran, National Anthem a National songs.Continued with a performance which reinforces the national spirit and shows the role of the courageous soldiers.Next a poem of resolve and victory presented in Arabic by one of grade 9 students.Last but not least all of the students showed their national dress with Saudi flags on the stage with a national enthusiastic song.While everyone left the function hall they wrote on a national mural to express their feelings and communicate their messages on the National Day.There was positive sense of excitement about the school, which gave the occasion a special flavour that has made it a much-anticipated part of the school calendar.
Welcome Back Our Dear Students !
Theeeeeeeeeeeeey're back – those first day of school jitters!!!!
After getting a refreshing period in long summer break , the students are always very enthusiastic to go back to school.
Al Isra International school Yanbu welcomed the students from kindergarten to Year 12 on their first day of school.
Students arrived with a mix of emotions. Most of them were very excited and desirous about starting school especially Kindergarten kids . The teachers approached them personally to make them feel comfortable.
And welcoming on the first day of school was a great fun . There was a welcome corner at the entrance to welcome the students.
Students were then directed to their classrooms and were welcomed by class teachers in their class rooms. The teachers introduced themselves and then they were introduced to their peers. They were informed about the rules and regulations of the school and class rooms.
The teachers prepared different activities for the purpose of orientation. These activities helped the teachers to evaluate them. These activities are always very beneficial for new students as these activities help them to soften the blow of entry into a new framework.
Kindergarten kids were given home like environment to make them feel comfortable as many of them were nervous though some of them were excited.
There was a refreshment and snacks corner set up for students and for their mothers.
There was also arts corner for primary school kids with themes of summer vacation and Eid as they had their eids in summer holidays.
The children had some fun filled activities with their class fellows and class teachers.
The students had a wonderful daythat was filled with lot of fun.
of Ms. Yasmeena Farooq and Ms. Shaima Shabander.
The theme of the 2018 was Universal Health Coverage: Everyone Everywhere. Assembly was started with Prayer & Translation and followed by Thought, Speech and Extempore. Grade 2 Students present an action song based on health and hygiene. Some good tips, Do's and Don'ts related to health were given by the students. Quotes related to health and list of the countries still below the health level according to WHO and list of the countries achieved the level of health. Our Grade one students visited the nursing room. Badges were distributed to students and teachers. For lower grades drawing and colouring activity was done. and Healthy drinks were distributed to the students.
Our Principal (Mrs. Mumtaz) gave valuable speech regarding health and hygiene and took pledge to take steps towards healthy atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed the program.
On the first week of April 2018 Jeel Yanbu International School celebrated the reading week during the activity period under the supervision of the academic principal Ms. Bara'ah. The purpose of this activity was to encourage students to read and love reading as a door of education where students at all ages will benefit from developing their language and thinking skills.
There was a different activity on each day of the week which interest students and encourage them to read upon participation. This included the Wacky Sunday Costume where students had to dress up on their favourite book or movie character. Knock your shoes off day where they had to read about stuff decoration and convert their shoes into a piece of art on the runway. And a pyjama day, enhancing the reading habit before going to bed. Other activities have also been implemented such as the general knowledge competition, riddles for different grade levels, book exhibition by English teachers and the librarian and an educational trip to Jarir Bookstore.
At the end, students and teachers had a lot of great Reading Week adventures. The Activity was a huge success where enthusiasm and effervescence overflowed amongst students and teachers.
Recognition for all participants and winners for the different competitions were given on Thursday for the nice effort and creativity that they have applied.
Big thanks to all our English teachers, Ms. Lama and Ms. Saima for the extra effort and lovely plan of the week.
Reported by Ms. Abrar Al Tamimi.


Daisy Steiner: "I can't just pluck another winter skincare dos and don'ts out of the air!"
Yes, because this blog is nowhere near enough geeky.
I promised myself a night of pampering after managing to fit in so much exercise the other week. No need to splash the cash though as I had everything I needed at home already.
First, a luxurious hair conditioning treatment. Argan oil is touted as the wonder treatment de jour. Used in Morocco for centuries, it's just catching on in the UK big time.
I got a little 30ml sample from a friend whose family all live in Morrocco. If you went to a salon this treatment could set you back about £15 or possibly more. Home treatments can be dear too. £5 for 50ml. I've seen Home Bargains online do 66 x 100ml for £17.99 so you could go in shares with a friend or stockpile, but I suggest checking your nearby HB shop out, or, if you have a specialist ethnic supermarket near you try there, as they will be a lot cheaper. These shops are also great for other natural beauty treatments like rose water and coconut oil at cheap prices.
All you need to do is apply to your dry hair and scalp.
It's great for multi-tasking this one... you really don't need much to really penetrate your hair so just wear an old tee-shirt, or clip on a towel, it's not going to really drip everywhere once it's on your head. Just don't go leaning back against your sofa or anything.
You need to leave the oil on for a minimum of 20mins, but I got on with an hour's worth of editing work.
...and yes, you can apply argan oil to your scalp if you have a dry scalp. It's pretty effective at combatting dandruff.
If you can't get hold of argan oil though, you can try olive oil, just on the ends, or even apply your usual conditioner, wrap your wet hair in a towel and stick a bag over the top to gently heat your hair and get more of the conditioner into it.
With 20 minutes to go, I applied my Home Bargains 25p chocolate mask. You don't need to use shop-bought masks though. Porridge oats in water can make a good exfoliating mask, or mashed banana or avocado for softness. As a teen, I used to use a paste made of caster sugar and water, but you have to be careful not to scrub off while it's still very grainy as it can be too harsh if you're not careful.
Mask, applied, pull a duck face. I mean muck face.
Then, you've got to get rid of it. Remove the mask with damp cotton wool or just splash it off with warm water. Then wash the gunk off your hair. Really wash it well. Use a second dollop of shampoo if needed. I chose to run a bath to do this - some purists will argue this is bad and wrong and a bit mucky, but all that argan oil goes in the water to soften your skin after it has been rinsed off your hair. Just remember to use clean water to rinse your hair in, or the oil will just stick back on and it will look like you haven't washed it at all.
I finished my pamper-evening with a hand and nail treatment of slightly warmed olive oil (just the cheap stuff), rubbing it into the cuticles. When rinsed off and dried, I used some Home Bargains emery board (79p) to shape and Aldi Lacura clear nail varnish (£1.99) - this is an attempt to save my nails ahead of my wedding, because they are flakier than the cast of TOWIE.
Sadly, I haven't earned my stripes too do this kind of thing again for a while... despite a park run of 31.11 on Saturday and a 4 mile walk on Sunday. But I have my gym induction tonight, so let's see how things go.
Oh, and there are no 'after' pictures. I am still ugly. But softer.
I really do know the right people, and if there's ever anything I need to know about food, then Annie Ko is the woman to ask. She is a brilliant cook and food writer, specialising in Chinese treats and baking and not only runs these workshops but also does specialist catering too.
Last night she ran a chocolate workshop, and I went along to pick up some tips on making chocolate. Bonus - I made a cool Valentine gift for my OH.
Don't they look pretty in their box?
Recipes and details of where to book workshops are on Annieko.com.
Of course, this is all inspiration for my wedding, and I will be making some favours that guests can take home if they wish, or just chomp on between swigs of bubbly, om nom nom. Who needs to 'buy in', when you can make something much lovelier for much cheapness?
I have to tell you, I sampled a couple, and they are delicious! Did put me a point over my WW for the day, but it was worth it.
This morning my alarm went off at 5.15. I cringed inwardly. I'd made a date with Davina, and had already half-planned to ditch her for Rosemary - a helmet-haired, no-nonsense woman, I knew I'd get a lot less grief from her. After all, she's never made an extremely simple quiz drag on for two hours or yelled, "Tune!" at dance music while fake-skipping and pulling a Muppet-face. She's also never told me I couldn't eat carbs after 6pm like I'm some gullible fad-diet-believing idiot. You know where you are with Rosemary.
But even as the cat jumped on my head as if to say, "Yay – you're awake! Breakfast time!" I knew I couldn't be doing with either of them. Or the cat.
The thing is, I know how much exercise I am supposed to be getting just to maintain health – never mind burn extra calories in a weight-reducing effort. You need 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, plus muscle-strengthening activities on two days, or you can swap the 150 minutes for 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, or find a balance somewhere in between. Getting up at 5am to squeeze in some aerobics – yeah, easy. Just not at the expense of sleep!
The snooze button went on. If I'm going to earn these activity points, I've got to get creative. So today I had a leisurely lie-in until 5.58 am, got ready for work, caught my bus, then went for a stroll before work. There's not much to see round central Milton Keynes. I got as far as Lidl. Ah well, 2 easy points in the bag.
But I've had enough - I'm not going to try to get the last point in. I've earned my pamper session, dammit!
As you can gather, I'm pretty busy. I'm living the dream as I do the work I love. Books are my life and I've got big things happening this year - besides all the wedding stuff. Watch this space is all I can say for now. But, know I spend my days grinning like the Cheshire Cat. Something has had to give, though, and I'm doing less of other things for now. Many strings to my bow; no time to fiddle about.
So happy to say OH is being extremely supportive. Today he went and did the shopping. I'm so proud - look at this haul for £11!
He's the hunter of us, as you can tell. Don't worry, I'm gathering the fruit and veg in later in the week.He makes Doctor Who stew with the hearts as there's two per pack.
But tomorrow and Friday, more wedding stuff as I learn to make chocolates, and talk about cake, baby! I'm designing invitations in my spare scraps of time, too. I love it when a plan comes together!
This weekend, I've kicked back with friends and it's been great. Lots of wedding planning has been done - and a fair amount of booze consumed, too.
Change 4 Life - Choose less Booze!
And so this month, OH and I are looking to get back on the health and fitness plan with renewed vigour.
I've been doing well on my Weight Watchers plan, but it's all gone a bit Pete Tong this weekend, and not even the 2 hour swimming stint I managed yesterday would have made a dent against all the mead and Merlot that went down my gob. But battle on we must. Not only do we want to look our best on the big day, but we both want to get and stay fit and healthy, because our future selves will thank us.
Now, frugality and exercise are nary bedfellows you might be thinking. Well, it depends!
Because he's very goal-driven, OH thrives on challenges and targets, so he has picked on triathlon training as the thing he is going for. We have agreed to budget for this, because it can prove quite expensive, but it's important to him, and will help keep him alive for longer, so it's important to me too.
Depeche Mode Sings! "Your Own Personal Jesus Trainer"
As for me, I am watching the pennies as well as my weight. I am following the Weight Watchers plan, but I'm no longer a member, so am missing out on the encouragement and support that brings, as well as the financial incentive to stick to the plan. I can tell you, its much better to attend a lovely, supportive meeting as I did a couple of years ago, but I still have all the books and can benefit from their freely available online advice too. I like picking up tips from the community, best, and read Cookie Lou's blog. You can also see menu and recipe examples and there are even exercise demos.
There are lots of other useful places to find information for free. I love the Change 4 Life website and have used their recipes before, which are very simple. I think it's a site most suited to 2.4 children-type families, though, and there are only 2 of us. It's an NHS site, but there are also lots of tips on the NHS's main site too. Check out the fitness guidelines.
I'm a member of Parkrun, and do a 5km run (when not hungover) with those, and that's free. I've also got a Leisure card which I use to go swimming, and that gets me discounted rates.
Also, already owned so might as well use 'em - DVDs! I can pick and mix my routines from 6 aerobic, 2 pilates and on tai chi DVD.
And let's not forget walking, gardening, vigorous housework, dancing to Spotify and stair-climbing all count as calorie-burning activities. I am proud to say I've climbed the stairs at work instead of taking the lift all year so far.
Success will earn me a pampering session - bubble bath, face mask, hair conditioning oil. All stuff I have in the house but haven't got round to using. I'll let you know how I do.
My wedding dress arrived yesterday. I'd ordered it not knowing if it was going to be right. Would it look awful? Would it stand a chance of fitting?
As it turns out, it is a shade too small - which is perfect! I need to diet off a couple of bits of poundage to be the best on my big day. The dress zips up from hips to waist, and then laces up across the back, so should also be quite forgiving.
It wasn't a thousand pound dress, it has sequins on the bodice, not diamante or crystal, but it looks floaty and amazing!
Thanks to my friend Sam, I think I have located something fantastic to go on my head, too. I hope you don't mind me keeping it all as a bit of a surprise.
I'm on a bit of a quest.
You may have seen jewellery bouquets before. I saw one displayed at Most Marvellous Place in Northampton and fell in love with it. It would be perfect for my Steampunk-style day.
I saw an example of one over at Vintage Magpie. They can be pretty expensive in some quarters, but I have found a lovely lady called Ann at MMP who will make one up from my own and donated jewellery. Just simple costume jewellery, some beads and a few buttons can make a wonderful bouquet. I would link to one of hers, but she doesn't have one on her site just yet. So, I'm looking for pieces featuring red, purple and ivory. I'm not fussy about the neutrals, base colours and metals, a mix will do. If you spot any that are cheap as chips, or have anything you don't mind donating, please let me know. I'm looking for brooches, beads, earrings, anything - broken is fine - priced at about £1 per piece. I'm looking for around 40 items, and aiming to source most things myself to keep costs low. All help will be greatly appreciated!
Tonight I'm breaking my social curfew and heading to the pub. I promise there's a good reason: I'm meeting a friend to help make the buttonholes for OH, his best man and brother. Can't be too boozy because I need to watch pennies, of course, do a good job on the buttonholes, and save my WW points for the rest of the weekend. Also I need to get up for Parkrun in the morning. The last two were snowed off, and I've really missed it.