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Baidu is regularly called the "Google of China" since it rules the nation's online pursuit showcase. In any case, new information from Stat Counter shows that Baidu's lead won't not be as secure as most speculators think. Baidu's offer of the whole pursuit showcase achieved a two-year high of 83% last October, however that figure dropped to 60% this month.
Amid that period, Baidu's offer of the work area seek showcase held consistent, plunging from 61% to 60%. Its offer of the tablet seek showcase dropped somewhat, from 94% to 91%. Notwithstanding, its offer of portable quests dove from 90% to 59%.
The enormous disruptor in the market was Alibaba's (NYSE:BABA) Shenma portable web crawler, which developed its piece of the overall industry from only 4% last October to 34% in February. We should investigate Shenma and how it could hurt Baidu's development.
Where did Shenma originate from?
Alibaba began putting resources into Chinese internet browser creator UCWeb in 2009. Alibaba incorporated its Taobao and Tmall stores, Alipay installments stage, and application seek benefit into UCWeb's UC Program, and propelled the Shenma web index as a joint wander with UCWeb in 2014.
Soon thereafter, Alibaba obtained UCWeb, which is presently incorporated into its Computerized Media and Excitement unit, which created 8% of its incomes amid the initial nine months of 2017. The unit's income rose 32% every year amid that period because of the development of portable esteem included administrations (like news sources and versatile inquiry) from UCWeb and rising membership incomes at Youku Tudou, China's third biggest video gushing administration.
How severely could Alibaba hurt Baidu?
Alibaba's interests in Shenma demonstrate that it needs to slacken Baidu's grasp on online inquiries and web promotions. Baidu's internet advertising business produced 86% of its incomes amid the second from last quarter, and portable incomes represented 73% of its best line, up from only 64% in the earlier year quarter.
Along these lines, Alibaba's immediate attack on Baidu's versatile pursuit business could put a terrible mark in its best line development. Then, Baidu is endeavoring to grow its environment in different ways to counter both Alibaba and Tencent's (NASDAQOTH:TCEHY) WeChat, the most well known informing application in China.
A year ago, Baidu banded together with Alibaba's best adversary, JD.com (NASDAQ:JD), to mine its customer information and coordinate its online commercial center into its portable application. That move focuses on Alibaba's center web based business, yet it does little to address Shenma's dangerous development.
In the mean time, Tencent has been adding on the web seek highlights to WeChat, which it's ventured into an online-to-disconnected (O2O) stage for ride hailing, conveyances, buys, portable installments, and different administrations.
Tencent is the best financial specialist in Sogou, which controls around 5% of the versatile inquiry advertise. It likewise controls around 11% of the portable internet browser advertise with its QQ Program. To counter Tencent's development, Baidu has been extending its own particular versatile application into an O2O stage with comparative administrations.
Why Baidu financial specialists ought to be concerned
Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent are secured a biological system fight for control of China's gigantic web advertise, like the present clash between Letters in order's Google, Amazon, and Facebook in the US.
Similarly as Amazon is treading into Google's lawn with its youngster online promotion business, Alibaba is making a comparative play against Baidu with Shenma. Be that as it may, not at all like Google, Baidu does not have a main portable program for the Chinese market.
The main four portable programs in China – Chrome, UC Program, Safari, and QQ Program, in a specific order – control more than 90% of the market. Without a main versatile program, Baidu can't bolt clients into its pursuit and promoting environment. Alibaba unmistakably utilized the UC Program and Shenma to misuse that shortcoming, and Baidu does not have a powerful method to counter this assault.
The Key Takeaway
Financial specialists ought to recollect that Baidu withstood piece of the pie decreases previously, most prominently against Qihoo 360's Haosou in the work area look advertise. Be that as it may, Baidu in the end recovered its balance, while Haosou's offer crested underneath 30%.
Along these lines it's still too soon to tell if Shenma's development is sufficiently solid to overpower Baidu in the versatile inquiry advertise. In any case, financial specialists should watch out for Shenma's development to check whether it harms Baidu's versatile business throughout the following couple of quarters.
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It's not the car most "car people" would seem to want, but it's what she wants...
Ever since I've learned about the plethora of recalls on my mom's '99 Ford Windstar(Nicknamed the "Super Pinto"), and my recent addictive online car shopping hobby, I've been urging her to start finding something newer(read as "better") to replace that old heap of junk that was now decorated with rust spots and holes along the passenger doors and a "check oil light" that wouldn't go away.
Finally, a couple weeks ago, she decided that she would start looking at cars when she got back from her trip to Africa this summer; but being the car guy I think I am, I started months before!
Currently, she owns a retail store that requires her to carry items and gear back and forth from time to time, so cargo was of course a huge factor in her next car; she also liked sitting high like in a mini-van and big cars; my Dad on the other hand, said she's need something smaller, so an SUV would be the best choice.
This evening, I brought up the topic of finally starting a search for a car because I'm very persistent when it comes to car-related things and if I didn't bring it up now, I would later; so I showed her the most logical and suitable options based on her needs.
The only way for her to decide on a car was by appearance first so in order to find the best car it had to look like something she'd drive. The only rule we had was from my "buy domestic" Dad that said her car had to be, well, domestic!
1. Ford Escape/Ford Edge
when I first showed her the '14 Escape, she thought it was a "fatter Focus" and preferred the previous gen to the newer; she though it was too curvy for her...
Then I showed her the Edge, it was simply too bulbous at the front...Oh well!
She also decided that she wanted to move away from Ford and try something different, which I was completely okay with!
3. Buick Encore
She really liked it, inside and out; but when I showed her the specs for cargo cap. she threw it out the window really quick!
4. Chevy Equinox
Looked too much like the Saturn Vue(I wonder why....) which meant it was ugly
5. Jeep Cherokee
When I first showed her a pic of this, she was rather impressed with it! Which would probably make any car enthusiast cringe as if someone were scratching nails to a chalkboard. But the design has kinda grown on me a bit and I'm not ashamed to say that either! She was curious as to why the grill was slanted and sharp-nosed but put that aside because of the 67 cubic feet of space it offered!
She also loves the Eco Green Metallic and I told her we'll go look at a couple once it warms up hear or when summer arrives; whichever comes first really...
Any thoughts on this? She can't be swayed to anything else either...
Question: Anyone got one of these Cherokee's? Test Drive? Engine choice? Trim Levels? Howabout that 9spd fancy automatic they got in it?
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Friday: Practice run for next week's trip to The Shoot Out. We were out till 1:30 AM and got 1 minute 49 seconds of film. Next Friday is going to be a very long night.
Saturday: Dinner at Mexican Cantina in Narre Warren with Mace, Lindy, David and Kerryn. Good mains, average desserts, lowbrow but family-friendly service. Lots of "can I take that from youse?" in Aussie never-heard-Spanish-in-my-life accents.
Yesterday: Rehearsal, followed by dinner at Cafe Grande Forno. Slowly reconditioning myself to stop calling it Cafe Porno.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to turn good customer experiences into great experiences.
And, as odd as this may sound, developments in smart technologies are making the customer experience more human.
When used strategically, technology can be used to enhance human characteristics, to personalize and improve customer interactions, making them 'more human'. Given the competitive environment we're in, creating these hyper-human experiences is more important for businesses than ever before.
So what makes a good customer experience a great customer experience?
There are two key differences between a good customer experience and a great one:
1. Empathy (with a good dose of serendipity thrown in)
2. Ease of Use and privacy.
The capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference lifts CX from good to great. The individual customer is understood and met with an experience that not only fulfills their immediate needs, but their emotional needs as well.
The value of serendipity – the ability to surprise and delight – is another marker of a great experience.
The new battleground emerging around the future of customer experience is how you make your customers feel, think and act. While customers may not remember what you showed them or offered, they will remember how you made them feel.
Hence the emphasis on Empathy.
Now as to point Number Two.
A great digital experience is one that does not require you to think too much and respects privacy – and not just from a data perspective. We are overwhelmed with information, notifications and interactions. Great experiences are founded on knowing when to connect with customers and, more importantly, when not to connect. Customers need to feel supported, encouraged and enlightened; never overwhelmed.


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Models of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Biomarker Strategy
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Cancers 2010, 2(3), 1441-1452; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers2031441
Received: 3 June 2010 / Revised: 2 July 2010 / Accepted: 6 July 2010 / Published: 7 July 2010
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AbstractThe overwhelming need to improve preclinical models in oncology has stimulated research efforts to refine and validate robust orthotopic models that closely mimic the disease population and therefore have the potential to better predict clinical outcome with novel therapies. Sophisticated technologies including bioluminescence, contrast enhanced ultrasound imaging, positron emission tomography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have been added to existing serum- and histology-based biomarkers to assist with patient selection and the design of clinical trials. The rationale for the use of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell lines, implementation of xenograft and orthotopic animal models and utilization of available biomarkers have been discussed, providing guidelines to facilitate preclinical research for the development of treatments for HCC patients. View Full-Text
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After many years waiting, writing and speaking about the subject, it appears Fibre To The Home has finally made it into the mainstream news. So, in order to help others who may not have been involved in campaigning for FTTH for the last decade, this blog has been set up to try to keep all those who need to know about FTTx up to date with developments (or not if BT and BIS have their way), opinions, current thinking, functional projects etc.
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jtschanz - Jul 12, 2004 11:56 amRoute Climbed: Snow Lake Date Climbed: July 10, 2004
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shi foggy day, so there were no views of Ranier or the other Tatoosh peaks. Fun little summit pinnacle - I climbed the easy route on the southeast side, then downclimbed and tried another route on the south face. Got back to the car at 2pm just as it started raining and headed up to Paradise to check out the flowers (and the crowds!).
esugi - Jun 27, 2004 11:52 pmRoute Climbed: Snow Lake Trailhead approach Date Climbed: June 27, 2004
Fantastic weather. Left car at 9:45 and reached base of rock section in approx. 2 hours. Very easy approach. My first alpine rock lead. Tried to pick the hardest route but kept getting interrupted by the beautiful view of Rainier, Little T, and other Tatoosh Range Mountains. Rappelled off using the existing webbing and ring (both in very good shape).
Moni - Jun 26, 2004 9:54 amRoute Climbed: Snow Lake & Classic Date Climbed: 24 Jun 2004
With Tanya and Fred Spicker. Had it all to ourselves except for a bunch of goats (real ones). Very hot! Snow firm but doable without crampons in the morning. Softened nicely for the descent. Beautiful views.
How come the trail out is more uphill than down? Groan.
Fred Spicker - Jun 26, 2004 8:58 amRoute Climbed: Snow Lake & Classic on Summit Pinnacle Date Climbed: 24 June 2004
Climbed with Moni & Tanya Spicker. A very hot day. We were the only party on the peak.
There is still plenty of snow on the approach. The moat at the top of the last snowfield is starting to open up, but we still found a walk off on to the rock.
cluck - Jun 21, 2004 4:11 pmRoute Climbed: Standard - Snow Lake Date Climbed: 6/19/04
Great time on Unicorn. One big group ahead of us on the pinnacle made for slow going. We climbed the South Chimney on the pinnacle, one very short pitch with a 5.6 crux.
Highly recommended for a short alpine climb. 2 snow pitches in the 30-35 degree range, short rock scramble at the top (easiest route is 4th class) and great glissades back down.
sublimesalamander - May 22, 2004 4:33 pmDate Climbed: 22 MAY 2004
Easy approach. The snow gave way to a very chossie but fun climb.
jhalz - Aug 25, 2003 9:21 amRoute Climbed: Snow Lake Date Climbed: August 23, 2003
This was our 2nd peak of the Tatoosh Traverse. Fun climb up from Snow Lake, lots of scree and a small patch of steep snow. We scrambled up the SE route, no pro, no ropes.
K Williams - Jul 22, 2003 1:26 amRoute Climbed: Snow Lake Date Climbed: July 13 2003
Summited with no veiw due to poor weather. On the way down the weather cleared and we had great veiws of the Peak. Route is partly snow covered making for a fun mixed snow/rock climb. Will be back, only earlier in the season next time.
cluck - Jun 3, 2003 12:29 pmRoute Climbed: Snow Lake Date Climbed: May 31, 2003
Busy route this weekend! We saw several large parties and quite a few smaller ones.
Climbing conditions are really good right now:
- Snow all the way to the trailhead, but it's firm enough that you don't need snow shoes.
- The snow is pretty solid over the creeks and broken talus above Snow Lake, so no plunging into rocky caverns.
- Unicorn Glacier is filled in to the top of the headwall so no rock scrambling to get off the glacier and no moat to negotiate.
- Summit pinnacle completely free from snow.
- Great glissading from the summit back to Snow Lake!
rpc - Oct 14, 2002 4:00 pmRoute Climbed: Snow Lake Date Climbed: early 08/2002
My wife and I climbed this peak in nasty weather - snow/rain mix + fog. Did not have any views. This was my first alpine trad lead. Interesting climb - a nice mix. of somewhat steep snow approach + scree + 1 pitch of easy rock - all packed into the 5 or 6 round trip miles!
darinchadwick - Sep 12, 2002 11:01 amRoute Climbed: Tatoosh Traverse from Snow Lakes Date Climbed: July 1994? 95?
Our first peak of the Tatoosh Traverse, and one of the best summits of the range. We camped at the saddle, and enjoyed and incredible sunset and sunrise. Next time, I'll bring skis. The little bump to the right was the first summit for my best climbing buddy, Jon Gessle (Mt. Gesswick? such hubris!) and now he's gone on to greater things, but this was his humble start.
cluck - Sep 11, 2002 6:25 pmRoute Climbed: Snow Lake Date Climbed: July 14, 2002
Excellent afternoon climb! We left Snow Lake trailhead at around 11:00 am and hiked the first mile on dry trail. The hiking turned to snow slogging at Snow Lake and we soon switched to crampons for some 40 degree snow slopes. The last part of the climb is some rock scrambling and one 40 foot easy 5th class pitch to climb the spire. An easy rap off the top and we were on our way down by mid-afternoon.
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Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing (for Engineering include civil engineering and construction companies).
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The Faculty expectation is that students are as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation. It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company. Students on sandwich placements are required to pay a reduced fee to the University for their placement year.
This degree will equip you with the broad scientific training and transferable skills that will give you the maximum opportunity for choice in your career. Graduates may pursue roles in forensic science and criminal justice, but also in management, communications and the wider pharmaceutical, chemical and biological sectors.
Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access course internships.
We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. We have an Employer Partnerships Manager developing relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities. Other members of the team focus on helping students to develop their knowledge of job markets, production of effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understanding HR selection processes, preparing final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements. Visit our Employability & Careers Service pages.
We are ambitious for all our students and we want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access support to improve your study skills through your tutor, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.
We have a Learning Skills Coordinator and a writing Fellow, both of whom support students in improving their writing skills. Additional Maths support is also available through the Drill Hall library. All students are allocated a personal tutor throughout the duration of their studies. The academic support available will enhance student performance.
Students within the Faculty of Engineering and Science have a Retention and Success Officer (RSO) whose role is to provide an additional layer of support for student engagement, and provision for extenuating circumstances, withdrawals and interruptions, Faculty level resit and Personal Development Planning enquiries.
The University wide STAART (AccessAbility Retention and Transition) course encourages and supports students with a disability, providing support for disabled students.
We've got plenty of other courses for you to choose from. Browse our undergraduate prospectus or check our related courses below.
As a forensic science student, you'll learn to gather and analyse scientific evidence to help solve crime, gaining a range of employer-friendly transferable skills along the way.
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Whether you're interested in molecules, human anatomy or forensic detail, our science degrees offer you the opportunity to acquire the skills you need in a supportive, employment-focused environment.
Interested in studying a science subject? From pharmacy to forensics, we have so much to offer. Catch a glimpse of the opportunities available to you.
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If you're from France then you might know about the Phytomer skin care brand. It's quite popular in the region and is even well-known worldwide. The brand consists of a wide array of skin care products that they have within the line. You'll find things like anti-aging products, skin masks, toners, lip creams, eye creams, serums, exfoliating products and even brightening cream. The brand has existed for over forty years and it's one of the more popular ones online today.
If you take a closer look at the active ingredients, you'll soon realize that the brand focuses on creating formulas which contain lots of natural ingredients and algae. In fact, most of the active ingredients all come from the ocean. If you're looking for a solution that doesn't require a prescription, then this might be the one for you. The company is currently stationed in an area called Brittany, France which is where all the products are developed and where our headquarters exist.
Info On The Phytomer Products
The Phytomer product line consists of a wide range of products. Those products help to solve some of the many issues that people are faced with today such as acne issues, aging too quickly, so on and so forth. If you're looking to build your own skin care kit, then you can do so easily by combining some Phytomer products.
You've actually got a couple of options here. For starters, you can start by building your own regimen hand selecting from the range offered. There are many items that you can think about incorporating into your daily routine. My advice would be to start by adding the cleanser or scrub.
Assuming that you're not the type that just jumps at the chance to buy new products, then you should read some of the Phytomer reviews. These reviews will give you an idea of how to best combine those that are most applicable to your specific situation.
Phytomer Ingredients That Matter
There are many of product ingredients that Phytomer incorporates in their various products. Let's start with the sugar that's been extracted from sea plants and maybe the weaving algae or the laminaria digitata extracts or papain.
See also: Seaweed Extracts
The company produces a number of products which have actually been patented. One of the products includes Oligomer. This is a seawater extract which is meant to help restore your skin and rejuvenate it back to a youthful state. If you're interested in investigating the key ingredients used in the product formulas, then it's extremely important that you put forth the time and energy to find more information online. It's important that you put forth the effort to find a full list of all products due to the fact that you may find irritants within some of the products.
Buying The Products
Sure, there is a lot of information to digest on the company site. However, it's your duty to do your best to do so prior to making a purchase. While there is lots of information on the site, you're not going to be able to buy any products on the corporate site.
Most of the Phytomer products available today are not sold in the United States. Instead, you'll find them available throughout the United Kingdom at spas and health salons throughout.
If you're a consumer living in the United States, then you might want to look towards one of the authorized product retailers selling Phytomer online. There are some online auction style sites that carry the product as well as resale websites.
If you do choose to purchase some Phytomer products online, and you find that the site is not authorized, then you need to think twice about doing so. In fact, it would be in your best interest to let the company know that you found a site selling their products without authorization. Buying products from sites that are not authorized to do so is a big mistake. You'll likely run into lots of problems if you do.
What's the price point for these products like? Well, most of the Phytomer products sell for between $20 and $70 each. It really depends on the specific type of products that you're purchasing. If you're purchasing the anti-aging products then you'll most likely end up spending more money on them. Keep your eyes open for coupons and discount codes as you may find them online. This will help cut your costs back a bit. The main reason these are so expensive is due to the formulas involved in creating the products.
The Potential Side Effects
Almost all of the Phytomer products come with a warning as most have potential side effects. The long-term use of any skin care product may, in fact, cause irritation and other issues. Some of the ingredients associated with this issue are the use of dyes in formulas, parabens, and even basic fragrances which have zero impact on skin improvement. If you're fighting rosacea and eczema on a regular basis, then you'll want to pay extra close attention to these side effects.
In fact, before you go ahead and use any of the Phytomer products, then you need to speak with a specialist and find out if the product line is best suited for your skin. Assuming you want to improve the condition of your skin, then you may be able to do just that with the use of these products. However, it's not going to happen overnight.
Now if you're looking for something that's more effective in a quicker process then you might need to look into something that's more invasive.


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Archive for November, 2016
Are You Tired of Spending Hours Editing One Photo?
It's that time of year.
Families get themselves dressed in coordinating outfits for holiday card photos. College suitemates and roommates plan hilarious photo ideas to create cards that they can share with their friends and family. Some families even put their pets through the torture of donning sweater vests and hats so that they too can be part of the holiday festivities. And while a few pictures go exactly as planned, many other photos do not. For the photos that do not go as planned, many families joke that they will simply Photoshop out the offending smile or Photoshop in the missing family member. In reality, however, very few amateur photographers have the digital photo editing skills to repair many of their problems. In fact, without the help of professional Photoshop services, many photo editin
Are You Looking for a Party Theme for an Upcoming Event?
It may only be the end of November, but high school Post Prom committees across the nation have already been meeting for months. In fact, even though prom season does not really star until April and May, Post Prom committees often work year round making plans, creating decorations, designing spaces, and collecting donations.
From marketing chair that need to to oversee publicity, social media, and fundraising nights to donor chairs that need to oversee donations coordinators, prize coordinators, and raffle and gift card coordinators, many of these committees have their written plans down to the most minute detail. And while the roles are often specifically defined, the details that changes from year to year are the fun party themes. Sometimes announced to the students and sometimes kept a secret the fun part
Does Entertainment News Distract You from the Stress of This Year's Political Season?
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Entertainment news, sports, feel good stories, and regional stories about families banding together during the holidays are, in fact, a welcome relief from the news of the latest appointments and th
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Admission to Various Institutions in India
Educational institutions adopt different admission procedures for students in different classes. Since these procedures changes from time to time, it is better to visit their websites for any updates.
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Jawahar Navodaya
Admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas is made through National Level Competitive Examination designed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Procedure for admission
Admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas is conducted by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya selection tests (JNVST). There are certain eligibility conditions which a student has to fulfil before he/she is able to appear in the admission test. Students who qualify the selection test have to also to submit some documents as proofs.
Children are also admitted against the vacant seats in Class IX and Class XI through Regional Level Examination / Marks in the previous qualifying examination. Education in Navodaya Vidyalayas is free of cost.
A total of 75 per cent of seats are reserved for rural children and a minimum of 33 per cent of seats are reserved for girls. Scheduled castes (SCs)/Scheduled castes (STs) also have due reservations of 15 per cent and 7½ per cent, respectively. The scheme envisages the establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, one in each district of the country.
For application, selection process and more details, visit the website for more information : Navodaya Vidyalaya Samithi
Kendriya Vidyalayas
For admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas, the following guidelines are issued with effect from the academic session 2007–2008.
Admission Procedure
An advertisement is issued by the regional office in the local newspapers at the cluster level in the first week of February giving the admission schedule for registration, etc. and inviting children to get registered for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas. This advertisement should indicate that admissions in Kendriya Vidyalayas are not restricted to central government employees and are open to all, with only certain priorities being laid down as per which children of different categories would receive priority in admission. The reservations for SC, ST and physically handicapped should also be indicated.
For application, selection process and more details, visit the website: http://kvsangathan.nic.in/AdmissionGuideLine.aspx


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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Rabbi Moshe Lefkovitz z"l, one of the original four talmidim of Rav Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman zt"l when he founded Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore 76 years ago.
As one of Yeshiva Ner Yisroel's original talmidim, R' Moshe and the other bochurim would learn in one shul, sleep in different houses throughout the city and ate somewhere else.
R' Moshe, originally from Cleveland, followed Rav Ruderman to Baltimore and recalled his trepidation from that first September in 1933 and his subsequent conversation with the Rosh Yeshiva.
They entered the yeshiva, which was actually the Tiferes Yisroel shul where the Rosh Yeshiva was rov, and they learned there. Afterwards, R' Moshe expressed my disappointment to the Rosh Yeshiva. "Rebbi, for myself, I am not disappointed. I am only disappointed because I am afraid. I was always concerned about the future of Yiddishkeit, and now that I am here, I am even more concerned. I see only four boys forming a yeshiva in a building that is not their own and I wonder what is going to be the future of Yiddishkeit? Where are the boys?"
Rav Ruderman turned to R' Moshe and said something that he would repeat to R' Moshe many times: "Netzach Yisroel lo yishaker – the Eternal of Klal Yisroel does not say falsehood. Zurg zich nisht – don't worry. That is the Ribbono Shel Olam's concern, not yours."
R' Moshe recalls the clear sense of mission with which his rebbi was endowed.
"It was only after we arrived in Baltimore that I realized that not only did rebbi have a tremendous mind, a tremendous knowledge, but he had an even stronger conviction. He was convinced that ultimately yeshivos will flourish in America like they flourished in Europe. This was at a time when there was minimal Yiddishkeit in America. All Yiddishkeit was in Europe. If one needed a rebbi, a melamed, a baal koreh, one went to Europe. Nevertheless, Rav Ruderman would say that yeshivos would eventually flourish in this country, even more than in Europe. Another thing he would say to me was, 'Do you think that Hashem created you, an American, any different than He created a European boy?! No! If a boy in Europe was created so that he could become a gadol in America, you can become the same gadol as you could have become in Europe. Don't worry!' He reiterated this countless times until it became stuck in our minds. I was so encouraged by his words that even though there were only four of us with no dormitory and no facility, we sat down and learned with great hasmada. We learned to such an extent that the baalei batim of the shul began to complain that the electric lights were burning too late. We learned so well that our reputation spread. Soon boys came from Baltimore, Toronto, Cleveland and New York. Soon we counted ten, maybe even more than ten…"
Shortly after Ner Yisroel was established, R' Moshe approached Rav Ruderman and said, "Rebbi, we are in different homes, we have to be mafsik so many times to go to the shul, back to the home, back to the shul… When are we going to have a dormitory and dining hall?"
The Rosh Yeshiva was dressed as usual, wearing a frock coat, a vest, and his wedding watch on a chain entangled in the loops of his vest. Slowly, he started to take out his watch.
"I did not know exactly what he was doing," R' Moshe later related, "until he finally got it untied. Taking the watch out of his pocket he handed it to me saying, 'Ich geb eich a mashkin, I am giving you a security, that in two weeks you will have a dormitory and dining room.'
R' Moshe replied, "Rebbi, I don't need a mashkin from you. Your word to me is holy."
Indeed, the words were said and done. Two weeks later, largely thanks to R' Moshe, they moved into the yeshiva.
R' Moshe was one of the first talmidim to receive semicha from Rav Ruderman. R' Moshe recounted the Rosh Yeshiva's reaction to his refusal to be called "rabbi" after having received the semicha.
"One Shabbos," said R' Moshe, "about a year or two after I received my semicha, the Rosh Yeshiva happened to be davening in the same shul as I was, the Shomer Shabbos Shul. They called me up for an aliyah using the title "Reb." They did not call me up as rov as per my expressed wish. The Rosh Yeshiva got so agitated that he jumped out of his chair exclaiming, 'Kavod haTorah, bizayon haTorah!' The congregants did not really know what he was talking about. He was aggravated because they did not call me Rav Moshe. When I explained that it was not their fault, that they acted in accordance with my wishes, he begged me and made me give him my word that I would henceforth call myself Rav, which I did from then on. The Rosh Yeshiva was shrewd. He recognized that if I would call myself Rav, I would want to live up to the title. Even though I was gainfully employed all day long, I managed to get a group together, the same group from Young Israel which my father had started, and every morning before davening I taught Mishnayos, every night after Maariv I taught more, and every Shabbos I became the maggid shiur in a shul which I continued for fifty years – all because of that Shabbos when the Rosh Yeshiva insisted I call myself 'rabbi'."
This story sums up the life of R' Moshe, a life of humility, devotion to Torah, mitzvos and caring for others. He exuded warmth and demonstrated tremendous ahavas Hashem and ahavas habrios. It is no wonder that he merited to raise a wonderful family, and was zoche to grandchildren and great-grandchildren following in the path that he forged together with his devoted wife, Mrs. Gertrude Lefkovitz.
R' Moshe is survived by his son, Rav Yehuda Lefkovitz, esteemed dean of the Talmudical Academy of Baltimore, and his daughter, Mrs. Nancy Skaist, of Staten Island, NY.
The levaya will be held at 5p.m. this afternoon at the Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel, located at 1985 South Taylor Road in Cleveland. The family will be sitting shivah at 1115 Scotts Hill Drive in Pikesville. The phone number is 410-486-8659.
Yehi zichro boruch.
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About Frits Bayens
Frits Bayens Bigband,
founded in 1975, has under the inspirational leadership of it's founder, leader, arranger and composer Frits Bayens, developed into one of the best non-profit bigbands in the Netherlands.
about the frits bayens bigband
The Frits Bayens Bigband is an exceptional mixture of specialist wind instrument players, including strong willed self-taught musicians, conservatory students and academically trained professionals inspired by a passionate musical leader.
Together with the traditional compositions of Count Basie and Duke Ellington the band plays contemporary tunes from composers/arrangers like: Bill Holman, Peter Herbolzheimer, Bob Mintzer and Vince Mendoza. The characteristic sound of the FBBB is mainly determined by the arrangements of Frits Bayens himself.
Every Monday evening the members of the FBBB from The Hague, Rotterdam and the Brabant region come together in the Café-restaurant Oncle Jean, Ginnekenweg 338, Breda, The Netherlands Telephone: +31-(0)76 565 9999. Listeners are always welcome at these rehearsals.
More and more concerts are being organised with local and foreign solo artists.
The first edition of the new CD: "Wives and Lovers" was sold out in a very short time, however a second edition is now issued.
The enormous success of the concert in Montreal in 1998 in front of a wildly enthusiastic crowd of ten thousand, has greatly improved the confidence and comradeship within the band. This resulted in concerts for Dutch radio and a final place in the National Bigband Championship in 2000. Here, Tony Savery received a deserved mention for his lead trumpet playing and Paul Heeren won the Wob Moser Award for the best drummer of the festival.
The Press made the following statements:
"A thoroughly well rehearsed ensemble, maximising their results through excellent teamwork. The variety is thanks to Yvonne Walter, the first rate trombonist Willem van Ewijk, pianist Wout Hendriks and members of the sax section."
Frans Oudejans (The Jazz Chronicle)
"Judging by the record, the performance of the Frits Bayens Bigband, should be a real toe-tapper".
John Cummmins (the Mirror, Montreal, Canada)
"Most of the arrangements have been written by the leader himself and that is where the strength of this album lies." "The band has a unique sound."
Jan Rensen (De Gooi en Eemlander)
"Si l'attent est un critere de succes, le festival de jazz de Montreal a connu hier un des meilleures journees de son histoire. Quand la foule ecoute attentivement les elans du Frits Bayens Bigband Un demanche unique au festival!"
J.L (La Presse de Montreal)
"An explosive ensemble."
Joop van Zijl (Program presenter Radio/TV)
"I had the pleasure of working with the Frits Bayens Bigband a few years back. It was simply a wonderful experience! This is a real "town" band."Everyone was having such a good time that the musicians and consequently the audience, shining with joy and exuberance. I'm sure you will as well, when you hear this music."
Bob Mintzer (Legendary New York jazz tenor player, from the "Yellow Jackets.")
The mighty musical machine of Frits Bayens "There are many different styles of bigband in the Netherlands, but not many are of the same standard as the Frits Bayens Bigband. The FBBB is in a different class."
Ton van der Straeten (Dutch press)
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At 26, I started to come out and wanted to start meeting guys. Of course, I did not know how to go about this. As far as I knew Jerusalem did not have a gay bar and I did not know any gay guys that I could ask. Luckily, my friends Ariella and Dan had many gay friends. When I told them that I was looking to meet guys, they were able to tell me about the most popular Israeli gay website, Atraf. With their help I opened an account and started to meet guys. Of course, as anyone that knows Atraf will tell you, this is not a place to find romance. It is mostly a hook up site. So at 26 I found my life lacking any romantic experience whatsoever. While hook ups can be fun, I am the type of guy that is looking for romance.
At the end of June 2011, I finally left for my dream trip in Vietnam (I will write more about that trip later). On the way I had a 24 hour layover in Bangkok. So while I was there I set out to find some yummy Thai food. The staff at the hotel I was staying at recommended I go to a restaurant in a specific mall. When I got to this restaurant there was a waiter standing in the entrance to welcome me who spoke a decent level of English. This waiter (we will call him R) was very beautiful and obviously gay. Through my lunch I flirted with him a bit and he seemed to be flirting back. At the end of the meal I paid and went to walk around the mall for a little bit. I kept thinking to myself, "I have one day in Thailand, try and make the most of it."
I worked up the courage to go back to R and ask him if he would show me around the city after he was done work. He agreed! I sat down and talked with him for a few more hours while he finished up work. Afterwords we walked back to his place so he could get changed. He asked me if I wanted to go dancing, or go eat, or what. I told him "I don't care what we do, as long as I get to spend time with you." He blushed and seemed kinda nervous. I again decided to work up all my courage and I leaned in and kissed him.
We than left R's apartment and walked holding hands to a near by bar. There we had some food and drink and met a few friends of R's. We held hands and kissed throughout the meal. The whole experience of being publicly affectionate with a guy was exhilarating. Living in Jerusalem, I never imagined being able to hold hands with a guy while walking in the streets or kiss another guy in the middle of an outdoor bar. Afterwords, we walked around the city some more holding each other and talking. We ended up spending the night together. In the morning we ate breakfast and than I walked him to his bus stop. When his bus came, we kissed each other goodbye and he left.
While I only got to spend an afternoon and a night with R, it was very romantic and I will remember it fondly forever. I felt emotions that night that I had never felt before. I got a burst of self confidence. I no longer thought that I would end up alone or have to settle. I had just had a romantic evening with a beautiful Asian guy. For the first time I thought that maybe my fantasies could some day become reality :)


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Earlier this year, we here at #CMChat introduced you to rising country star, Clayton Anderson. Since our interview, he's been touring all over the country, gaining new fans each and every time he opens his mouth.
Those new fans include The CMA Awards and JCPenney, who featured him as their male emerging artist and offered him the opportunity of a lifetime. They gave him an official invite to the 2014 CMA Awards, where he'll hang backstage and on the red carpet.
In the video, Clayton performs a small showcase of his song "Right Where I Belong" before sitting down for a little Q&A with a panel of industry professionals, led by another rising country star, Natalie Stovall. They chat about humble beginnings, big dreams and what's still to come.
"Do you have any plans on November 5th?" Stovall asks, before inviting Clayton to the 48th annual CMA Awards. "I've invited myself for the last three years," laughs Anderson.
"There's only one Clayton," says talent manager/ record executive, Fletcher Foster, and he couldn't be more spot on. Congrats Clayton – we can't wait to watch your star continue to rise!
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With 1st half of 2018 now getting witnessed the '' revolution, it continues to be to be observed as to what will the pattern be for the remaining half of an now-enjoyable 2018.
The entrance runner and maybe the most anticipated start of 2018 is the Samsung Galaxy Be aware 9, slated for start on August 9, 2018. Samsung has now begun issuing invitations for their annual Unboxed function. This start is ahead of Apple' annual start function all through September the place Apple is expected to start the budget edition of the new Iphone X, which could be christened " Iphone 2018".
The Samsung Galaxy Be aware 9 will have the YELLOW S-Pen with a button. S-Pen is expected to have Bluetooth connectivity and is possible to sport enjoyable new capabilities dependent on its connectivity with the phablet. Now you could not have to contact the cellular phone' display with pen to make points materialize. The cellular phone will have a relocation of the Finger Print Sesnor, i.e. correct below the digital camera. The entrance digital camera may possibly have the IRIS Scanner, Facial recognition and Intelligent Scan capabilities. The Telephone will continue to have the legendary Infinity Display screen driven by a brilliant Super AMOLED. A bieer battery at 4000 mAh really should be a minimal healthy for the cellular phone. The predecessor had challenges with battery, hopefully that' been performed and dusted by now. May well weigh around 200 grams. An optional 6 gB / 8 GB RAM would be fascinating. And ofcourse the Digicam components really should match Galaxy S9+.
While Apple appears to be organizing 3 simultaneous releases for their 2018 providing. Rumor mill is bustling with predictions with respect to the nomenclature to be adopted in each of the 3 circumstances. They could as very well phone the even larger design " X Additionally" or " X 2". While the bidget design may possibly be acknowledged as " 9" or " SE 2". We also have good reasons to believe that that Apple strongly prefers the '' terminology, that's why the Lcd design may possibly be acknowledged as " SE X", LOL. The even larger design will continue to have Super OLED display whilst the budget may possibly have to do with IPS Lcd display. Apple could slash the cost of OLED edition and make it broadly out there and convey about the Lcd design with a flank pricing strategy, killing the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Huawei, LG, and so on. And the most current sequence of iPhones could grow to be purposeful playgrounds for the Apple Pencil.
Google has been constantly slashing rates of its flagship Google Pixel 2 telephones, which leads us to belive that the upcoming technology Pixel is in offing. Whilst getting into just the 3rd technology, the Pixel sequence has enhanced tremendously because 2016, the start of the 1st Google Pixel smartphone. The Pixel 3 is expected to have a display size of 5.4 inches with an component ratio of 18:9. While the even larger cousin, the Pixel 3 XL may possibly have 6.2 inch display with component ratio fo 19:9. The expected measures of the Pixel 3 would be 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm and the Pixel 3 XL may possibly measure something like 158 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm. Like the earlier release dates, the release of Pixel 3 is expected all through October, 2018.
And very last but not the the very least, the LG V40 ThinQ, the cellular phone with 5 cameras, is expected to be launched all through September, 2018. V40 may possibly abide by the go well with set of its predecessor V30 with Glass Back again, extremely slender Bezels and a pOLED display. LG may possibly appear up with a unique Facial area Unlock Program that makes use of 3D mapping technological know-how which is not set on the lines of Apple' Facial area ID unlock technique. V40 will also sport Notch layout and will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor beneath the hood.
Pricing of all the telephones talked about above is highly speculative, nevertheless we an be guaranteed that as all Flagships seem to be converging at the top, pricing is certainly going to be a make or split scenario for new release of 2018 next half.


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The world may be heading off to hell in a handcart financially speaking but the the great white boat building industry seems to be carrying on as normal.
I spent a couple of hours at The Southampton Boat Show today. Such is my enthusiasm for this festival of all things decadent that I normally don't go near the place unless there are free tickets around, I really do have better things to do with £20. But once again my mate Peter came up with the goods and so there we were rubbing shoulders with lots of other folk who couldn't afford the boats either.
However it seems some could afford them, show tittle tattle has it that a Russian chap turned up the other day and ordered three Gin Palaces at 14 million quid each. Well you wouldn't want just one would you? Probably means the wholesale price of gas is about to go up again.
It does seem a bit crazy to have boat salesmen wearing suits, but I suppose it does differentiate them from the proper sailors. Of course none of us poor people are allowed anywhere near these boats. If you should be daft enough to try to board you are politely but firmly fended off by the hired muscle. If your credit card is inspected for spare cash and found to be either sufficiently in credit or dare I say sufficiently in debt only then may you approach. However there doesn't seem to be any requirement for taste. I would love to turn up at the Ancient and Venerable in this, but it wouldn't go under the bridge at any state of the tide.
There are of course some more down to earth boats on show, with real sailors who positively encourage you to come on board and look around. You'll have to wait for the next fun filled instalment for that though...............................................................But here's a sneak preview


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Turkey talks about its sexuality
In the spring of 2005 Hürriyet Newspaper commissioned the TNS PIAR Marketing Research Company to conduct a comprehensive sexuality survey of the Turkish people. As a result, TNS PIAR established a field team of interviewers consisting of 95 women and 106 men -- a total of 201 experienced marketing researchers.
In face to face meetings lasting between 40 and 60 minutes each, the team subsequently interviewed 2908 men and women, aged 13 and above -- a representative cross-section of the general public from the 17 provincial centers of İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Bursa, Kırklareli, Manisa, Denizli, Adana, Antalya, Konya, Kayseri, Samsun, Trabzon, Erzurum, Malatya, Diyarbakır, and Gaziantep.
In addition, the opinions and comments of celebrities (who were brave enough to be interviewed) were also recorded. Once completed, the research data and findings were subjected to the close scrutiny of sex and polling experts -- whose opinions were also incorporated into the study before the final research report was prepared.
The aim of the research was to discover the innermost thoughts and opinions of the Turkish people on the widest possible range of sexual subjects -- and to determine Turkish values and judgements about sex and sexuality. The research attempted to investigate Turkish sexuality from multiple angles -- and included topics that are still considered taboo, shameful, forbidden, or sinful in Turkey. In some cases it was difficult to get participants to speak out on such 'sensitive' subjects.
Some striking headlines from the final research report...
As if to emphasize this tragicomic state of affairs, the survey also recorded comedy writer Metin Üstündağ saying, "Most Turkish woman think Clitoris is the Capital of Singapore."
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Race 7, No. 4 PRIORITISE
Steps up to the mile where he excels (3 wins from 3 starts) and did perform well last start after a 7 week let up. Has won 5 of his past 10 starts so knows how to get the job done and should get the favours from the box draw and be too good.
Race 3, No. 12 SOPHIE'S GOLD CLASS
Hoping the change of rider with Froggy Newitt on board might be the right move here. This mare was asked to sustain a long run last start and was held late. Will go back from the wide gate so if she is left for one run after they straighten can get over the top of them as she can sprint quick late. $5.50 is value in this class.
Trainer Ben Currie has trained 4 winners from his past 6 runners. Currie saddles up 8 runners at Doomben and it would be a surprise if he can't bag a winner or two.
Race 2, No. 13 SMUG SATISFACTION
Was backed for a stack last start where she toyed with her rivals. May have some work to do early coming across from wide out however there has been money again. $7 into $3.50.
Leg 1: 3,6,8,10
Leg 2: 2,4
Leg 3: 4,6,10
Leg 4: 3,6,15
$72 Gets you 100%
Race 1: 1,5,2,6. Beat Betaima on debut and that horse won comfortably last Saturday.
Race 2: 7,1,13,4. There looks to be some early pace in the race and The Socialist appears to be the one that will get the gun run and looks suited up to 1400 metres.
Race 3: 12,8,4,9. Value Bet. Sophie's Gold Class.
Race 4: 13,1,11,12. Chapter And Verse should be better positioned from the draw. Expect sharp improvement.
Race 5: 4,1,2,6. Trusty Lad has worked home well at his two runs back. The 2000M trip looks right up his alley.
Race 6: 10,6,3,2. Mishani Vaidra is racing like the further the trip the better he will go. Was strong through the line last start win and steps up in distance again.
Race 7: 4,6,9,1. Best bet. Prioritise.
Race 8: 4,6,9,3. Really enjoy these quality mares races. Good field and expect Stella to be victorious again.
Race 9: 3,6,4,16. D day for Awesome Pluck who has raced wide a few times and just needs to settle and find a position with some cover. On ability should be able break through.


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Almost six years ago, my heart began to pulse in a different way. It was nothing a doctor could see, but instead something those close to me witnessed on a daily basis. My junior year of college, God allowed my heart to beat to the passions of missions and since then it has only grown stronger and more powerful.
I first stepped foot into Belize during a cultural placement I had signed up for through my education degree at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The month and a half I spent there grew and shaped me more than my small Americanized brain could have ever imagined. I had been on mission trips before but none of them had ever been quite like this and it was then that I realized my heart would never be full again living the "American Dream" in small town Ohio.
Since going to Belize I have gone on many other trips outside and inside the country. I have been placed in all kinds of settings, in my comfort zone and out of it. But I have always felt like God was leading to see a bigger picture. I graduated college and waited for God to tell me when it was the right time to take me out into the rest of the world. I began to hear Him calling in the fall of 2017. I looked into the Adventures in Missions organization previously, but I did not feel as sure about it as I did in that moment. But I sat down and started my application.
Adventure in Mission is a nonprofit organization that allows individuals the opportunity to serve and to be the hands and feet of Christ all around the world. The route that I chose was a program for adults ages 21-35 to serve in 11 different countries over the course of 11 months. I submitted the intensive application, and it was followed up by 4 rigorous interviews. Finally, I got an acceptance call. God had shown, and continues to show, his hands in every step of this journey. He has provided in the craziest of ways! Even an opportunity such as this; to guest blog for someone who doesn't know me incredibly well but believes in what I am doing!
I continue to stand in awe, and to be absolutely amazed, at all God has done for me. He provided through others in order to make this mission possible for me. He continues to open doors and windows into opportunities and experiences that have already taught me so much. I have learned and experienced more in the last year than I ever thought possible. The craziest part is this is just the beginning!
Over the course of the next year, I will be serving alongside others in North and South America, Africa, and Asia. My team will partner with organizations, churches, and other nonprofits in the countries to meet their most immediate needs during our time there. As you can imagine, there is so much that goes into a trip like this, which includes quite the price tag. As God has already provided SO much I am still praying that he will lay on some hearts to donate and help me reach my fund-raising goals needed for travel, gear, and other expenses.
If you would like to follow along in my journey, join me in praying for my team as well as those we will come in contact with, or possibly even partner with me financially you can stay connected through my trip blog christygray.theworldrace.org. God has some incredible things planned, not only in these countries but also in my life and the lives of all those who partner in sharing his gospel all around the world.
Christy Gray lives in Mount Vernon and just quit teaching special education at the public high school. She works part-time as a yoga instructor teaching varies levels of classes as well as working with sports teams and individuals. She has two rescue dogs, Sampson and Titus. They spend all of their free time outdoors backpacking, camping, hiking, and horseback riding. To learn more about her, stay up to date with her mission work, and to donate, please click here.
Christy Gray
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The other day i held pee for 2 hours cause i was watching a movie and i didn't want to miss it…then when i went i felt a strange pain.
Then 2 days after(today) i'm having urethral pain on and off.
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Lamar CISD dedicates Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School
Last week Lamar Consolidated Independent School District officially dedicated Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary at a ceremony highlighted by a keynote speech made by Darrell McNutt, nephew of the school's namesake, and enthusiastic "roars" offered up in unison by the young Lindsey Lions students.
Lindsey Elementary, located at 2431 Joan Collier Trace Road in Firethorne, is the district's first school with a Katy address and its 24th elementary school district-wide.
McNutt expressed how extremely proud his Aunt Kathleen would be of the school, its students and staff, noting how she was a stellar student, becoming valedictorian of her high school class at Rosenberg High School, graduating from the University of Texas in 1936 and being one of only three women out of a class of 300 who graduated from the UT Law School in 1939.
Lindsey was one of the first woman attorneys to practice law in Fort Bend County. She also was a distinguished community leader, serving as a founder of the Fort Bend Library System, including its bookmobile, and helping bring the Richmond State School to the community.
In her remarks, Principal Heather R. Williams reflected on how Lindsey modeled the characteristics that are the Foundation for Success of the school: determination, courage, generosity, gratitude, compassion and integrity. Six Lindsey students explained each of these six tenets represented by six corresponding building blocks.


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Your Child's Safety is our Number One Priority
At St. Leander Catholic School, we take measures to assure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. The campus perimeter is secured throughout the school day.
St. Leander maintains
a closed campus policy. All gates remain closed throughout the school day. All visitors, guests, and volunteers at
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Fire drills, earthquake drills, and intruder drills take place on a monthly safety drill schedule throughout the school year. In addition, a full school evacuation and release to parents and guardians is practiced every year.
St. Leander Catholic
School adheres to the mandates of the Safe Environment for Children Program of the Diocese of Oakland. Volunteers are screened according to the provisions of Megan's Law; they are "Live Scan" fingerprinted and take online training through "Virtus Online the Vulnerable" before they are permitted to volunteer in any capacity in classrooms or school-sponsored programs and activities.
Parent Alerts
In the event of an emergency or unexpected closure of the school, parents/legal guardians will be contacted by an automated broadcast via SchoolReach. This notification can be sent to the home and work phone numbers and cell phones including texts. Our school has the ability to send instantaneous notifications to our school community. This service allows us to send alerts as needed for any incident ranging from in-school emergencies to school closings, cancellations or schedule changes.
1. Parents may turn their radio to KNBR (680) or to the local emergency number 1610 on the AM dial.
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Virtus is dedicated to raising awareness of abuse and neglect and providing resources to help protect the most vulnerable members of our communities
The Safe Environment for Children Project is mandated by the U.S. Conference of Bishops and our diocese to ensure a safe environment for our children. There are several components to the program. There is a curriculum component for grades K-8 concerning child safety, with a special emphasis on child abuse and its prevention. The diocese provides materials for classroom teachers. St. Leander School is in full compliance with the Safe Environment for Children Project of the Diocese of Oakland.
Another component is the mandatory training of all staff members, parents and volunteers each year. The training will be offered on site, at neighboring sites and online to ensure accessibility. If a parent or volunteer does not attend, s/he will be unable to work in a classroom, field trip or fundraiser where children are present. There is also a component requiring that all parents and volunteers be screened through Megan's Law process. All staff members are fingerprinted as part of the hiring process.
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In 1963, California enacted the first law in the United States requiring the mandatory reporting of child abuse. By 1967, all 50 states had similar laws. These laws seek to protect children by establishing a legal duty for individuals in certain occupations to report abuse - and imposing penalties for failing to make a report. These laws also authorize other adults to contact the authorities to report problems and establish the immunities and responsibilities of these "ethical" or "permissive" reporters.
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These programs define and outline consequences of negative or unsafe behavior. The principal and vice principal reinforce the importance of clear behavior expectations and teachers reinforce the Family Handbook rules to students. Parents and students sign that they agree to abide by the rules in the handbook.