text:
- © 2010 American Society of Plant Biologists
Rice (Oryza sativa) as a staple food, provides a major source of dietary selenium (Se) for humans, which essentially requires Se, however, the molecular mechanism for Se uptake is still poorly understood. Herein, we show evidence that the uptake of selenite, a main bioavailable form of Se in paddy soils, is mediated by a silicon (Si) influx transporter Lsi1 (OsNIP2;1) in rice. Defect of OsNIP2;1 resulted in a significant decrease in the Se concentration of the shoots and xylem sap when selenite was given. However, there was no difference in the Se concentration between the wild-type rice and mutant of OsNIP2;1 when selenate was supplied. A short-term uptake experiment showed that selenite uptake greatly increased with decreasing pH in the external solution. Si as silicic acid did not inhibit the Se uptake from selenite in both rice and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) at low pHs. Expression of OsNIP2;1 in yeast enhanced the selenite uptake at pH 3.5 and 5.5 but not at pH 7.5. On the other hand, defect of Si efflux transporter Lsi2 did not affect the uptake of Se either from selenite or selenate. Taken together, our results indicate that Si influx transporter OsNIP2;1 is permeable to selenite.
The essential trace mineral, selenium (Se), is of fundamental importance to human health (Rayman, 2000). Deficiency of Se is associated with health disorders including oxidative stress-related conditions, reduced fertility and immune functions, and an increased risk of cancers (Rayman, 2002; Whanger, 2004). It has been estimated that about 500 to 1,000 million people are suffering from Se deficiency in the world (Combs, 2001). On the other hand, Se is also toxic at higher concentrations (Terry et al., 2000). The window between Se deficiency and toxicity for humans is narrow (Zhu et al., 2009).
Plants are the main sources of dietary Se (Rayman, 2008), although the essentiality of this element for higher plants has not been recognized. Therefore, controlling Se uptake of plants from the environment (soils) will be important to decrease healthy risk of both toxicity and deficiency. However, it is still poorly understood how plants take up Se from the roots. Selenate and selenite are two main inorganic Se forms available for plant uptake in soils and their prevalence depends on the redox potential and pH. Selenate can be taken up via sulfate transporters in plants due to the chemical similarity between selenate and sulfate (Terry et al., 2000; Sors et al., 2005). This has been supported by several studies. For example, sulfate competitively inhibits selenate uptake in barley (Hordeum vulgare; Leggett and Epstein, 1956). The gene Sultr1;2 involved in sulfate uptake of roots has been identified in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) using selenate as a toxic analog of sulfate (Shibagaki et al., 2002; Kassis et al., 2007). The Se uptake from selenate was greatly enhanced in the sulfur-starved plants probably due to up-regulation of sulfate transporter gene in wheat (Triticum aestivum; Li et al., 2008).
By contrast, little is known about the uptake mechanisms of selenite in plants. Shrift and Ulrich (1969) and Arvy (1993) reported that selenite is taken up by plant roots through passive diffusion. However, a recent study with wheat showed that selenite uptake is an active process because the uptake was significantly inhibited by a metabolic inhibitor CCCP (Li et al., 2008). Terry et al. (2000) concluded that there was no evidence that the selenite uptake is mediated by membrane transporter. However, Li et al. (2008) reported that selenite uptake is at least partly to be mediated by phosphate transporters based on evidence that phosphorus deficiency enhanced selenite uptake in wheat. This is also supported by earlier works, which reported that increasing phosphate concentration decreased selenite uptake in different plant species (Broyer et al., 1972; Hopper and Parker, 1999). However, convincing evidence on how selenite is taken up by the roots is still lacking.
Rice (Oryza sativa) is a staple food for nearly half of the world's population. Therefore, rice provides a major source of dietary intake of Se in many countries (Rayman, 2008). In paddy soil, Se is present in the form of selenite. A physiological study showed that selenite uptake by rice roots was inhibited by HgCl2 and AgNO3, suggesting that aquaporin is implicated in the uptake of selenite (Zhang et al., 2006). However, the exact mechanism for selenite uptake has not been understood. Recently, a silicon (Si) influx transporter OsNIP2;1 (Lsi1) belonging to the nodulin 26-like intrinsic membrane protein (NIP) subfamily of aquaporins, has been identified in rice (Ma et al., 2006). Further studies showed that this transporter is also permeable to arsenite (Ma et al., 2008) and methylated arsenic (As; Li et al., 2009) in rice roots. Si, As, and Se belong to metalloids, showing some similar properties. These facts lead us to hypothesize that OsNIP2;1 is also able to transport selenite. In this study, we used both rice mutants defective in OsNIP2;1 function and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) expression system and showed convincing evidence that OsNIP2;1 is permeable to selenite. We also found that different from Si and arsenite, Lsi2, an efflux transporter of Si (Ma et al., 2007), is not involved in the transport of selenite.
Defect of OsNIP2;1 Affects Selenite Uptake, But Not Selenate Uptake by Rice
To investigate whether Si influx transporter OsNIP2;1 (Lsi1) is involved in the uptake of selenite or selenate, we compared Se accumulation between two independent mutants defective in Si influx transport and their respective wild-type rice at different concentrations of selenite or selenate. lsi1-1 and lsi1-2 differed in the mutation position of OsNIP2;1 gene (Supplemental Fig. S1). When exposed to selenite, lsi1-1 accumulated less than half Se in the shoots compared with the wild-type rice at all Se concentrations tested (Fig. 1A). Similar trend was observed between lsi1-2 and its wild-type rice (Fig. 1B). However, when exposed to selenate, no difference in the shoot Se concentration was found between mutant and wild-type rice at all concentrations (Fig. 1, C and D). Comparison between selenate and selenite showed that both wild-type rice accumulated higher Se from selenate than that from selenite (Fig. 1).
The concentration of Se in the xylem sap was also compared between two wild-type rice and two independent mutants (lsi1-1 and lsi1-2). When exposed to selenite, both wild-type rice showed several times higher Se than their corresponding mutants in the xylem sap (Fig. 2A). However, there was no difference in the Se concentration between two wild-type rice and their corresponding mutants when selenate was supplied (Fig. 2B). The Se concentration in the xylem sap of both wild-type rice was higher when selenate was supplied than when selenite was supplied, which is in agreement with the Se concentration in the shoots (Fig. 1).
Effect of pH on Selenite Uptake by Rice
Selenite is a diprotic weak acid with pKa1 and pKa2 of 2.57 and 6.60, respectively (Zhang et al., 2006). This means that selenite will exist as H2SeO3, HSeO3−and SeO32−depending on pH (Fig. 3A). We therefore investigated the effect of pH on selenite uptake in two wild-type rice and two independent mutants (lsi1-1 and lsi1-2). A short-term (30 min) experiment showed that the Se uptake from selenite decreased with increasing external pH in both wild-type rice (Fig. 3, B and C). The difference in the Se uptake between the wild-type rice and the mutant was largest at pH 3.5 and gradually became smaller with pH increase (Fig. 3, B and C), although the significant difference in the Se uptake was also observed between the wild-type rice and the mutant at higher pHs (Fig. 3, B and C).
Interaction between Uptake of Selenite and Silicic Acid
Because OsNIP2;1 was initially identified as a transporter for silicic acid (Ma et al., 2006), we investigated the effect of silicic acid on selenite uptake in both wild-type rice and mutant lsi1-1. The Se concentration in the roots and shoots was higher in the wild-type rice than lsi1-1 at all Si concentrations (Fig. 4, A and B). In these experiments, the concentration of Si was 40 to 400 times higher than that of selenite, but the presence of silicic acid did not greatly affect the selenite uptake in both wild-type rice and lsi1-1 (Fig. 4, A and B).
Transport Activity of OsNIP2;1 for Selenite in Yeast
To directly determine the transport activity of OsNIP2;1 for selenite, we expressed OsNIP2;1 gene in yeast. Expression of OsNIP2;1 resulted in increased uptake of selenite at pHs 3.5 and 5.5 (Fig. 5). However, at pH 7.5, there was no difference in the selenite uptake between yeast expressed or not expressed OsNIP2;1 (Fig. 5). Selenite uptake was higher at pH 5.5 than pH 3.5. Addition of silicic acid (100 times of selenite) did not affect the selenite uptake at pH 3.5 and 5.5 (Fig. 5). However, at pH 7.5, silicic acid decreased selenite uptake in both yeast-expressed OsNIP2;1 and vector control (Fig. 5), although the reason for this result is unknown.
Lsi2 Is Not Involved in the Uptake of Selenite and Selenate
Lsi2 is an efflux transporter of silicic acid (Ma et al., 2007). It also transports arsenite (Ma et al., 2008). To investigate whether Lsi2 is also involved in the uptake of selenite or selenate, we compared the Se uptake between two independent mutants of Lsi2 and their corresponding wild-type rice. lsi2-1 and lsi2-2 have different mutation in the Lsi2 gene (Supplemental Fig. S1). When they were exposed to selenite or selenate, there was no difference in the shoot Se concentration between the wild-type rice and the mutant, irrespectively of mutation (Fig. 6A). There was also no difference in the root Se concentration between the wild-type rice and lsi2-1 (Fig. 6B), and the root Se concentration was slightly higher in the wild-type rice than lsi2-2.
Our results using rice mutants defective in Si influx transporter OsNIP2;1 clearly show that OsNIP2;1 is permeable to selenite (Fig. 1), but not to selenate. This conclusion is also supported by the heterogeneous expression results in yeast (Fig. 5). OsNIP2;1 belongs to the NIP subfamily of aquaporins. Previous studies have shown that NIP proteins are permeable to a wide range of substrates such as silicic acid (Ma et al., 2006), arsenite (Ma et al., 2008), boric acid (Takano et al., 2006), glycerol (Dean et al., 1999), lactic acid (Choi and Roberts, 2007), urea, and formamide (Wallace and Roberts, 2005). To our knowledge, it is the first report that an aquaporin protein is also permeable to selenite.
Although the exact mechanisms regulating substrate specificity of aquaporins are still unknown, it is proposed that the substrate selectivity is mainly controlled by the aromatic/Arg (ar/R) selectivity filter (Wallace and Roberts, 2005; Forrest and Bhave, 2007), which is located in the narrowest region on the extramembrane mouth of the pore. It is formed by four residues, one each from helix 2 and helix 5, as well as two residues from loop E (LE1 and LE2) typically including aromatic residues and an Arg residue (Rouge and Barre, 2008). The properties of the four residues making up the ar/R selectivity filter appear to govern the substrate specificity of the pore. Based on the ar/R regions of aquaporins, NIPs have been newly divided into three groups, NIP I, II, and III (Mitani et al., 2008). OsNIP2;1 belonging to the NIP III subgroup has a unique selectivity filter, which consists of Gly (G), Ser (S), Gly (G), and Arg (R; Mitani et al., 2008). It is predicted that the smaller size of these residues form a larger constriction region compared with other NIP groups (Wang et al., 2005; Forrest and Bhave, 2007). So far NIP III subgroup is also permeable to arsenite (Ma et al., 2008), urea, water, and boric acid (Mitani et al., 2008) in addition to silicic acid (Ma et al., 2006), but not to glycerol (Ma et al., 2006). Since the information on selenite diameter is not available, permeation through OsNIP2;1 suggests that the diameter of selenite is smaller or similar to silicic acid. It will also be interesting to test whether proteins in NIP I and II subgroups are also permeable to selenite in the future.
Different from silicic acid and arsenite, selenite has a pKa of 2.6 in contrast to arsenite (9.2) and silicic acid (9.84). Therefore, at a pH below 8, both silicic acid and arsenite are uncharged, whereas selenite is deprotonated (Fig. 3A). We investigated the effect of pH on selenite uptake at different pHs, at which different species of selenite are present (Fig. 3). At pH 3.5, 90% and 10% of selenite are present in the form of hydrogenselenite ion (HSeO3−) and selenous acid (H2SeO3), respectively (Fig. 3A), and at pH 5.5, about 93% and 7% of selenite are in the form of HSeO3−selenite ion (SeO32−), respectively. However, at pH 7.5, the proportion of HSeO3−SeO32− changes to about 11% and 89%, respectively (Fig. 3A). The Se uptake decreased greatly with increasing pH in the wild-type rice (Fig. 3). These results suggest that there are two possibilities for the Se form of uptake. One is that OsNIP2;1 is also permeable to HSeO3−and the other is that OsNIP2;1 is only permeable to H2SeO3 and the uptake at higher pHs comes from the rapid protonating of HSeO3−SeO32−. In yeast, the difference in Se transport activity between vector control and OsNIP2;1-expressed yeast was also only observed at pHs 3.5 and 5.5, but not at pH 7.5 (Fig. 5). In rice, the selenite uptake was higher in wild-type rice at pH 3.5 than that at pH 5.5 (Fig. 3), however, in yeast expressing OsNIP2;1, the transport activity was higher at pH 5.5 than at pH 3.5 (Fig. 5). The reason for this difference is unknown. At pH 7.5, selenite is also taken up by the yeast (Fig. 5) although there was no difference between vector control and OsNIP2;1-expressed yeast. This indicates that SeO32− is taken up by unidentified transporter rather than OsNIP2;1 at higher pH in yeast. In rice, the uptake of selenite at high pHs is much less compared with that at low pHs (Fig. 3). This means that OsNIP2;1 is the major pathway for selenite in rice. This is supported that when OsNIP2;1 is loss of function, the selenite uptake was only 5% of wild-type rice at pH 3.5 (Fig. 3).
Although selenite and silicic acid share the same transporter, the antagonistic interaction between silicic acid and selenite was not observed in both rice and yeast (Figs. 4 and 5). The antagonistic interaction between selenite and arsenite was also not observed in rice (data not shown). This is different from arsenite, which uptake is significantly inhibited by silicic acid in rice (Ma et al., 2008). This difference might be attributed to different metabolism processes of these metalloids. Selenite taken up by the roots is readily converted to other organic forms such as selenomethionine and selenomethionine Se-oxide hydrate in the roots (Li et al., 2008) and little selenite was transported into xylem. By contrast, silicic acid and arsenite are the main form in the xylem sap in rice (Mitani et al., 2005; Ma et al., 2008). OsNIP2;1 is an influx transporter that is localized at the distal side of both exodermis and endodermis of rice roots (Ma et al., 2006). It is responsible for the transport of silicic acid, arsenite, and selenite from the external solution to the root cells. To reach the xylem, an efflux transporter is required. For silicic acid and arsenite, Lsi2, an efflux transporter localized at the proximal side of root exodermis and endodermis, has been demonstrated to be responsible for the efflux toward the xylem (Ma et al., 2007, 2008). Therefore, the antagonistic interaction observed between silicic acid and arsenite might occur at the efflux transporter Lsi2. This is supported by the fact that Lsi2 is not involved in the selenite uptake in rice roots (Fig. 6) because of Se species change from selenite to organic forms as described above. In fact, in yeast expressing plant NIP genes including OsNIP2;1, As(III) uptake was not inhibited by Si (Bienert et al., 2008). Li et al. (2009) reported that silicic acid did not inhibit methylated As uptake by rice roots although OsNIP2;1 is also permeable to methylated As in rice. Silicic acid also did not inhibit As(III) influx into Xenopus oocytes expressing OsNIP2;1 (J.F. Ma and N. Mitani, unpublished data). One possible explanation is that different from carrier-type transporters like Lsi2, aquaporins such as OsNIP2;1 permit extremely fast flux of solutes (Maurel et al., 2008), and therefore competition between analogous substrates are less apparent (Li et al., 2009).
In conclusion, to our knowledge, OsNIP2;1 is the first transporter of selenite identified in plants, animals, and microorganism. After selenite is taken up by OsNIP2;1, it will be converted to organic forms. Therefore, other transporters are required to efflux organic Se into the xylem, which remain to be identified in the future.
Plant Materials and Growth Conditions
Rice (Oryza sativa) mutants (lsi1-1, lsi1-2, lsi2-1, and lsi2-2) and their corresponding wild-type rice (cultivars Oochikara, Nipponbare, T-65, and Koshihikari) were used in this study. These mutants were isolated previously (Ma et al., 2002, 2006, 2007; Chiba et al., 2009), their mutation points are shown in Supplemental Figure S1. Seedlings were cultured in a half-strength Kimura B nutrient solution (pH 5.6) in a controlled-environment growth chamber as described previously (Ma et al., 2002). The solution was renewed every 3 d. Each experiment was conducted with three replicates.
In all treatment experiments, selenite and selenate were supplied as Na2SeO3 and Na2SeO4, respectively. Silicic acid was prepared by passing potassium silicate through a cation-exchange resin (Amberlite IR-120B, H+ form; Ma et al., 2002).
Se Uptake Experiment
For the comparison of Se uptake from selenate and selenite, seedlings (20-d-old) of two lsi1 mutants and their wild-type rice were exposed to a nutrient solution (pH 5.4) containing 0, 0.05, 0.25, or 2.0 μm of either selenite or selenate for 1 d. The solution was buffered with 5 mm MES.
For lsi2 mutants and their wild-type rice, the seedlings (16-d-old) were exposed to a nutrient solution containing 2.5 μm selenate [Se(VI)] or selenite [Se(IV)] for 1 d. The pH of treatment solution was 5.6 and 4.0 at initial and end of the experiment. After the exposure, the roots were washed three times with an ice-old solution containing 1 mm K2HPO4, 0.5 mm Ca(NO3)2, and 5 mm MES (pH 5.6) to remove apoplastic Se, and then separated from the shoots. The samples were dried at 75°C in an oven for 2 d and ground for analysis.
Xylem Sap Collection
For the collection of xylem sap, 21-d-old seedlings were exposed to a nutrient solution (pH 5.6) containing 2.5 μm selenite or selenate. After 1 d, the solution pH was reduced to 4.0 and the shoots were cut at about 2 cm above the roots, and xylem sap was then collected for 1 h with a micropipette. At the same time, xylem saps of seedlings without selenite and selenate exposure were collected for the determination of background Se concentration in the present experimental system, which was found to be negligible. Total Se in xylem sap was analyzed as described below.
Effect of pH on Selenite Uptake in Rice
To investigate the effect of pH on selenite uptake by rice, a short-term (30 min) uptake experiment was performed. Seedlings (14-d-old) were exposed to a nutrient solution containing 2.5 μm selenite at different pHs (3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, or 7.5) buffered with 5 mm MES. After 30 min, roots were desorbed, separated from the shoots, and blotted as described above. The solution pHs before and after the uptake were measured and no significant changes were found during the uptake experiments. The Se concentration in the roots was determined as described below.
Effect of Silicic Acid on Selenite Uptake in Rice
To investigate the effects of silicic acid on selenite uptake, seedlings (14-d-old) were exposed to a nutrient solution (pH 5.6) containing 2.5 μm selenite in the presence of 0, 0.1, 0.5, or 1 mm silicic acid. After 1 d, the plants were harvested and analyzed as described above.
Se Transport Activity Assay in Yeast
For transport assay of Se in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), the OsNIP2;1 cDNA was cloned into yeast expression vector pYES2 (Invitrogen). Transformation reactions were performed according to the manufacturer's protocols using yeast strain INVSc-1 (S.c. easy comp transformation kit; Invitrogen). OsNIP2;1 transformed yeast and vector control line were precultured in synthetic complete (−Ura) medium with 2% Gal until OD600 of 1.5 or 2.5. The precultured yeast were collected by centrifugation and resuspended in the synthetic complete (−Ura) medium containing 10 μm Se as Na2SeO3, at pH 3.5, 5.5, or 7.5, in the presence or absence of 1.0 mm Si. After 30 min treatment at 30°C with gently shaking, yeast was collected by centrifugation and washed twice by ice-cold water. The yeast pellet was freeze dried and digested with HNO3. The Se concentration was determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Each treatment was replicated three times.
Se Determination
The ground plant samples were first digested with a mixture of HNO3/HClO4 (80/20, v/v), and then 6 m HCl was added to reduce selenate to selenite. Total Se in the diluted digestion solution and xylem sap was analyzed by hydride generation flame atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AF-610A, Beijing Ruili Analytical Instrument Co.). To control the quality of the analysis procedure, a reagent blank and a reference material BGW07605 (GSV-4) were applied during the experiment of total Se determination.
Supplemental Data
The following materials are available in the online version of this article.
Supplemental Figure S1. Mutation point in lsi1-1, lsi1-2, lsi2-1, and lsi2-2 mutants.
We thank Shiwei Guo (Institute of Food Crops, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences) for increasing rice seeds in the field.
↵1 This work was supported by the Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (grant no. KSCX2–YW–N–002 to R.F.S.), the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences Innovation Program (grant no. ISSASIP0706 to X.Q.Z.), a grant from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (Genomics for Agricultural Innovation grant no. IPG–0006 to J.F.M.), and a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (grant no. 21248009 to J.F.M.).
The author responsible for distribution of materials integral to the findings presented in this article in accordance with the policy described in the Instructions for Authors (www.plantphysiol.org) is: Ren Fang Shen (rfshen{at}issas.ac.cn).
↵[W] The online version of this article contains Web-only data.
↵[OA] Open Access articles can be viewed online without a subscription.
- Received April 15, 2010.
- Accepted May 21, 2010.
- Published May 24, 2010.


text:
We can be reach during the following hours :
Monday Through Friday 8am to 6 pm @ 347-397-8298
All Boro Tank Testing
656 Atkins Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Office: 718-285-8680
Fax: 718-285-8110
You can also use our contact form.
New Online Website
Now you can find out everything about our services on our Website.
Testing your fuel oil storage tanks is specialty.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Add 1" to 1 1/2" inches to that number and you will have your size. The 1 - 1.5 accommodates for the space the beads take up on the bracelet. (example: 6 1/2" wrist + 1" = 7.5 bracelet). Ex-small (6.1 and 6.7) for petite women or children.
Small (7.5) for women of slight build. Large (8.3) for women who like a looser fit bracelet. WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE PANDORA JEWELRY TO CHEMICALS.
Silver pieces are given detail by. Exposure to harsh chemicals can alter the appearance of your PANDORA product.These chemicals include, but are not limited to, liquid silver polish, and chemicals commonly found in pools, hot tubs and spas, perfumes, lotions, suntan oil, and hand sanitizer. Oxidized silver and pearls are easily damaged. The item "Authentic Pandora Sterling Silver Bracelet Mom White Pearls European Charms New" is in sale since Thursday, May 11, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Fashion Jewelry\Charms & Charm Bracelets". The seller is "vinnie-baby" and is located in Jupiter, Florida.
This item can be shipped to United States.


text:
Surender undergoes narco test
The much awaited narco-analysis test of one of the Nithari killers, Surinder Koli, finished late on Monday evening, reports Rathin Das.india Updated: Jan 09, 2007 05:27 IST
The much awaited narco-analysis test of one of the Nithari killers, Surinder Koli, was finished late on Monday evening even as prime accused Moninder Singh Pandher was again hospitalised.
Moninder Singh, who was admitted to the ICU of the Civil Hospital on Sunday night following complaints of chest pain, was discharged on Monday morning and brought back to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).
He was taken back to the Civil Hospital again late in the evening as he reported a high sugar level.
FSL Director Dr JM Vyas told waiting newspersons that Moninder was sent back to the hospital as his sugar level was to be monitored on Monday night so that his narco-analysis could be done on Tuesday.
Dr Vyas was hopeful that the narco-analysis of Moninder would be completed on Tuesday if he remained fit for the same. The narco-analysis of Moninder's servant Surinder lasted about seven hours with brief breaks in between. Dr Vyas said that Surinder was cooperative during the procedure.
Asked about the revelations made by Surinder, the FSL Director said that he would be in a position to answer that question only after anaylysing all the data gathered through the polygraph, brain-mapping and narco-analysis tests.
Dr Vyas could not hazard any guess as to how long it would take to complete narco-analysis of Moninder Singh on Tuesday.
Email Rathin Das: email@example.com


text:
The video, recorded by a home surveillance camera on the block where the accident happened, shows the top of the SUV as it sped across a resident's front lawn.
The crash happened at 7:55 a.m. Thursday in the 600 block of North Union Street.
Police say the driver of a Ford Explorer, travelling southbound, lost control of the vehicle and struck a curb.
The SUV continued down the sidewalk, hitting the 7-year-old.
The child was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
The driver, a 53-year-old woman, remained at the scene.
Police say an investigation into this crash is ongoing. There was no immediate word if charges would be filed.


text:
From our LIVE episode of Inside MMA, LIVE from the Strikeforce weigh-ins, Host Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten welcome in guests Herschel Walker and Guy Mezger. Herschel talks about his future in MMA and Guy talks about what it takes to be successful in this sport.
Copyright © 2020 AXS TV - All Rights Reserved.


text:
From the press release:
SAN FRANCISCO, September 16, 2013 – JournalStone Publishing (JSP) President, Christopher C. Payne is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with author Glen Krisch, to publish a three book series titled,The Brother's Keeper. Book, 1, Arkadium Rising, is set to be published in December 2014, Book 2 to follow in 2015, with Book 3 concluding the trilogy set for a 2016 release date.
About the novel, Arkadium Rising: Jason and Marcus Grant are brothers who have traveled quite different paths. Jason is a hardworking journalist trying to make a name for himself. Marcus, a former neo-Nazi and a sometime drug addict, has joined a religious cult that is as old as the bible itself. This cult, the Arkadium, comes out of hiding, unleashing a plot to bring down modern civilization in the space of a single afternoon. They want to turn back time ten thousand years and they don't care who gets hurt in the process. Marcus is an established leader in the Arkadium. In a time when the written word has been banned, Marcus forces Jason to secretly record the history that unfolds after the apocalypse. Book One of the trilogy chronicles the fall of modern man.
About the Author: Glen Krisch's novels include The Nightmare Within, Where Darkness Dwells, Nothing Lasting, and Arkadium Rising (Brother's Keeper Book One). His short fiction has appeared in publications across three continents for the last decade. Besides writing and reading, he enjoys spending time with his wife, romance author Sarah Krisch, his three boys, simple living, and ultra-running. He enjoys talking to his readers. Feel free to stop by his website to see what he's up to: www.glenkrisch.wordpress.com


text:
Collage by Lani, image from josefnovak33.I get a weekly newsletter from Rick Hanson, neuropsychologist and author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom and in this week's newsletter there's a letter from a reader with a description of the creation of joy and resilience during the recent east coast snow storms. It is very much worth reading as is Rick's website, blog, book, and newsletter!
This is such an appropriate topic for us here in on the East Coast this week. Through two huge snowstorms, we've been depending on each other's support and kindness. My neighborhood lost power for three days, and I personally benefited from neighbors who provided care. One evening, we all gathered (dogs included) near the fireplace in one neighbor's home, ate warm soup together, played charades with the teenagers, and got to know each other. Several neighbors have organized an emergency shelter to provide food and friendship. They've gone around to all homes in the neighborhood, knocking on doors to check on everyone. They found a 92-year-old woman who'd been alone and without heat for days and another young African exchange student who wasn't sure what to do. These two people are now connected and supported. There are countless stories like these; the friendships that will grow from these acts of caring will last a lifetime. Even brief encounters of kindness, like thanking the grocery clerk for being at work, or offering a ride home to someone walking on an icy road will leave echoes of gratitude in our hearts and strengthen the feeling that we are shelter for each other.
Thank you for Just One Thing; the messages are so beautifully written that I feel encouraged to take in their essence regardless of how busy my life might be.
April PowersCollage by Lani, image from art-e-ology


text:
Recent Posts
- "accidential death" "John Metzler" "autism" "autists coping with death"
- "autism
- "Autism" "autism diagnosis"
- "autism" "life with autism" "mind blindness" "memory"
- "Autism" "mind blindness" "parents' expectations" "parenting"
- "autism" "parenting" "ways of knowing"
- "the planets" "spheres" "symptoms of autism" "obsessive interests with autistic children"
- 1944 polio outbreak
- 1979
- ABA therapy
- acceptance
- AI algorithms
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- artificial intelligence
- At the Hop
- autism treatment
- being single
- Berlin
- bundled payments in healthcare
- cartoons
- causes for autism
- children
- cities
- classifying the world
- clinical data
- coach
- creativity
- cross country
- dancing
- data science
- drawings
- dreams
- driftwood fires
- dust motes
- eclipse
- emerging self
- Emi the dog
- epidemics
- first loves
- free of self-consciousness
- friends
- friendship
- Gay Nickle Lauritzen
- genetic predisposition
- getting lost
- gifts
- growing up
- Guatemala
- healing from autism
- healthcare associated infections
- Hospital Acquired Conditions
- hostage crisis
- hostages in Iran
- identity
- imaginary planets
- kindness
- Lee Cantwell
- life after death
- lists
- long distance running
- loss of loved ones
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- love
- loyalty
- machine learning
- Marc Chagall
- marriage
- Max Planck
- memoir
- memory
- Milan Kundera
- mind blindness
- morning rituals
- mortality
- movie rating system
- new eyes
- New Mexico
- Nickle Lauritzen
- Nobel Prize for Physics
- obsessions
- obsessive interests
- Oregon coast
- pain management
- parenting
- patience
- peers
- Philip Roth
- polio
- Post Traumatic Stress
- progress
- quantum physics
- Quinn
- rejection
- runners
- Salman Rushdie
- Saul Bellow
- school friends
- sorrow
- spiritual knowledge
- St. Augustine
- steady progress
- Streptococcus Pneumonia
- superheroes
- superheros
- tantrums
- teams
- the afterlife
- the joy of love
- the movies
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being
- the weight of love
- Toronto
- travel
- treatments for autism
- unrequited love
- Van Gogh
- Vietnam war
- vision
- ways of knowing
- wisdom of children
- World War I
- writing
Category Archives: From the Notebooks
The Sorrows of Physicist Max Planck
Consider for a moment the sorrows of Max Planck, the theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory. In 1909, his wife, Marie Merck, died of tuberculosis. In 1914, his son, Erwin, was taken prisoner by the French during the First World … Continue reading
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
At a recent library sale, I paid twenty-five cents for a new paperback copy of Milan Kundera's novel, The Unbearable Lightness of Being to replace the dog-eared, yellowing copy I've had for 35 years. Still, I find it hard to … Continue reading
Young Iranians and Americans at Twenty
On November 4, 1979 radical Iranian students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, capturing 66 hostages who would not be free for 444 days. I was a Mormon missionary in New Mexico at the time. Twenty years old. This ominous … Continue reading
Posted in From the Notebooks Tagged 1979, hostage crisis, hostages in Iran, New Mexico Leave a comment
Night Sky
To calm myself, I need only two words: night sky. If I could, I would drink in the sky. I would breathe in the moon and stars.
Posted in From the Notebooks Tagged dreams, eclipse, Marc Chagall, Van Gogh Leave a comment
Ninety-six Hours in Toronto, June 2003
I keep travel notebooks, always have—writing more in three or four days than I write in six months at home. Being in motion lights me up. I have notebooks for Hong Kong, New Orleans, Vancouver BC, Mexico City, San Francisco, Taipei, … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, From the Notebooks Tagged cities, getting lost, Toronto, travel 2 Comments
From One Spring to the Next
I have a notebook where I jot down—usually in the middle of the night—impressions about Colin's adventures with his brother Quinn and his sayings. Here's a sample from last spring to now.


text:
Over the weekend, the Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel and The St. Regis Macao presented "The Wedding Showcase" — which featured couture wedding gowns and exclusive wedding themes and packages.
The gowns that caught our eye? A four -dress campaign from Marchesa, which created a special collection to represent the beauty and luxury of St. Regis properties in Punta Mita, New York, Mumbai, and Dubai.
Here are those four dresses with descriptions from the hotel group.
From The St. Regis: "Paradise found. With the picturesque white sand beaches of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort as the backdrop, this gown highlights soft 3-D lace oral and threadwork embroidery. Its relaxed and owing silhouette is ideal for a destination wedding in paradise.
From The St. Regis: "Classic glamour. Inspired by the original St. Regis in New York and the iconic Manhattan skyline, this gown is modern and architectural, featuring 3-D threadwork embroidery with crystalline duchess satin, embodying the classic elegance of our flagship location."
From The St. Regis: "Tradition made modern. The gown inspired by The St. Regis Mumbai is all at once time-honored and fashion-forward. Taking a cue from traditional Indian beading, it features an intricately engineered re- embroidered lace bodice with crystal and pearl embroidery. The pleated tulle skirt overlay gives the gown a lightness for the modern bride."
From The St. Regis: "Vibrant elegance. With a location in the vibrant, fashion-forward city of Dubai, it was fitting to create a gown that emulates the city's excitement and glamour. With elaborate clear crystal and pearl beading and a slim silhouette, the dramatic silk duchess satin fishtail skirt makes this gown as eye-catching as the view from The St. Regis Dubai at night."
For more information about weddings at The St. Regis Macao, please click here.
Images Courtesy of Marchesa and The St. Regis Macao


text:
A very original new method has recently been developed to rapidly determine the presence of natamycin in commercial samples of yoghurt beverages and cheese.
A screen-printed carbon electrode has been produced, which is modified by a composition of multi-wall carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles. As a result, the electrode becomes a useful sensor that is able to determine the presence of natamycin under optimal conditions.
The electrochemical behaviour of the electrode has a linear relationship between the natamycin concentration and anodic peaks, and excellent stability, sensitivity and good reproducibility in the determination. Furthermore, the routine analysis also has excellent recovery with no interference from coexisting substances.
This new method is therefore an excellent solution for the rapid detection of this antifungal agent which is so beneficial for the prolonged preservation of foods such as cheese and liquid yogurt.


text:
Watch Game of Thrones® season 4 episode 3 online
Stream every episode on NOW TV
Entertainment Pass auto renews at £9.99 / month after 7 day free trial, unless cancelled.
Stream every episode on NOW TV
Entertainment Pass auto renews at £9.99 / month after 7 day free trial, unless cancelled.
Game Of ThronesS1-8 streaming until 31 Mar 2021
Breaker of Chains
Ser Dontos spirits Sansa out of King's Landing and rows her out to a waiting ship, and Pod gives Tyrion news of his forthcoming trial.
Tywin counsels Tommen on what makes a good king and also has an offer for Oberyn Martell. Sam decides Castle Black is not a safe places for Gilly, while Jon proposes a bold plan after the wildlings send a chilling message.
Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys picks a champion to take on the best that Meereen has to offer and Davos has an idea about raising funds for Stannis's cause.
Click below to discover more season 4 episodes
Now showing
Watch TV shows online and enjoy over 300 Box Sets On Demand, including addictive new shows and award-winning dramas.
Loads of ways to watch.
Watch instantly on over 60 devices, including iPad, iPhone, your PC and even stream through games consoles or our very own NOW TV Smart Stick.


text:
As teachers and educators, we like to immerse our children in topics to interest and excite them. With certain topics this is easy as we have to facilities and resources nearby to engage them, however with certain topics like history or geography this can be difficult as the places we are discussing are often not within reach.
How would much more thrilling would it be to stand in the place we are learning about? We can't take our classes on an educational visit to ancient Egypt for example when we are learning about the Pharaohs but what if we could take them there virtually? Well, with the power of Virtual Reality we can.
We have been introducing VR into the school by getting some children to create Google Cardboard VR headsets. It may not look like much, a simple unassuming little cardboard box but through the use of magnetometers, accelerometers, gyroscopes and external head cameras, which come as standard in most mobile phones, we have the opportunity to transport our children to amazing places.
We made the kits ourselves by using the Brother ScanNCut machine to cut out the Google Cardboard template, buying lenses on amazon.com for 80p a pair and a large pack of magnets for 30p each. The whole cost was less than £1.50 but for this the children had a compete VR headset! For those not used to crafting for about £10 you can buy a cardboard housing for a smartphone running Google's Android mobile OS, a lens kit, some magnets, some velcro and a rubber band and an easily programmable Near-Field Communication sticker tag for launching the companion mobile app.
The cardboard app comes with 7 "experiences";
YouTube lets you watch a selection of Youtube videos on a
simulated theater screen.
Street Vue lets you wander around in a VR version of street view.
Exhibit lets you look at a few 3D recreations of objects.
Earth Flyover lets you zoom around a city in Google Earth. Push the "button" to start flying forward, push it again to stop.
Photo Sphere Viewer lets you look around in pictures you've taken using Android's built-in 360º panoramic feature.
Windy Day is a cute, cartoony environment where you can watch animals sneak around as leaves fall.
Tour Guide has you explore the Palace of Versailles.
The children loved making their headsets and took it into their classes to show their peers, there was a great buzz as pupils had a chance to immerse themselves in a roller coaster ride. Teachers were excited about the prospect of VR and what implications it could have for their practice.
As with any new technology there needs to be discussion about its implications upon the world. With the emergence of VR there is a real fear that people may become plugged in but may not plug out. We need to ensure we talk to our children about being plugged in all the time- it is a real danger.
However on a more positive note we hope to create a class set of VR headsets and with the use of devices download many useful apps which could be used across the curriculum.


text:
Frequently Asked Questions
ECO is the abbreviation of the Energy Companies Obligations which was approved by Parliament in December 2012 with the passing of the The Electricity and Gas (Energy Companies Obligation) Order 2012.
There are three Energy Companies Obligations: the Carbon Saving Obligation, the Community Carbon Saving Obligation and the Affordable Warmth Obligation.
The new ECO Scheme 'ECO 3' started on the 1st October 2018.
You must live in your own home or one you must rent from a private landlord. (Different rules apply to householders in council properties and housing association properties).
You must receive one of the following State Benefits:
- Pension Credit: Guarantee, Savings & Credit (ordinary State Pension does NOT qualify on it's own).
- Tax Credits*
- DLA, Severe Disability Allowance & PIP*
- Universal Credit*
- Income Support
- Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income-Based Job Seeker's Allowance
- Carers Allowance & Constant Attendance Allowance
- Industrial Injuries Allowance and Armed Forces Independence Payment
- War Pensions Allowance
- Child Benefit
* Maximum household income thresholds (based on the number of adults and children who live in your home) applies to Child Benefit.
The Government has set carbon emission reduction targets for energy suppliers such as British Gas, EDF Energy, E-On UK, Scottish Power and SSE and fines can be levied for failure to meet these targets.
As part of their efforts to meet carbon emission targets, energy suppliers agreed to make up to £1.3 billion per year available (to March 2015) to pay for new electric storage heaters, energy efficient boilers, cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation and loft insulation in certain households.
The original ECO Scheme was due to end in March 2015 but was extended to 31st March 2017. A new ECO Scheme started on the 1st October 2018 which has been opened up to a lot more people as more credits are now eligible on this scheme.
Loft Insulation (from nothing): £80-£100 within a year.
Loft Insulation (top up from 100mm): £20-£30 within a year.
Room in Roof Insulation: £400 within a year.
External Wall Insulation: £475 within a year.
Internal Wall Insulation: £425 within a year.
Cavity Wall Insulation: £145 within a year.
(These figures are estimates based on a typical 3 bed detached property)
We can walk you through the process, all we need are a few details to establish if you qualify and then we take care of the full application process, this service is completely FREE to you as we are paid by the Funders. Please take a look at our check now form which is a 2 minute eligibility checker which allows us to check with the DWP if you qualify for funding.
The ECO scheme 'ECO 3' which was launched on the 1st October 2018 is due to run for 4 years and will end on the 30th September 2022.
Only accredited, professional installers who have been properly vetted and who have been granted funding to carry out installations under the Affordable Warmth Scheme are allowed to carry out the work.
We only use one installer who are Borthwick Heating. This company does all of the installations for us and we have created an excellent and trustworthy relationship with them over the recent years we have been working with them. We are proud to share with you that they have recently won an award for National Installer of the Year 2018 at a national event in Birmingham.
PLI is available on our site under useful documents in the footer.


text:
Greg Berlanti, who wrote the screenplay for the critically reviled wannabe-blockbuster "Green Lantern" last summer is setting his sights on another colorful DC superhero: Flashy, image-obsessed future hero Booster Gold.
SyFy has ordered a pilot script penned by Andrew Kreisberg ("Fringe"). TV vet Berlanti will act as producer.
Hailing from the 25th century, Gold isn't one of DC Comics' more recognizable figures, but his penchant for putting his public image over fighting crime puts him in a different, and potentially funnier, category than Batman, Superman or even Green Lantern. Gold is paired with a small, flying sycophantic robot named "Skeets," who provides the hero with necessary information. Gold is also often teamed with Blue Beetle.
This wouldn't be the first time Gold would fly to TV. The final season of "Smallville" featured a storyline with Eric Martsolf as Gold, and the character was a regular member of Cartoon Network's short-lived "Justice League Unlimited," and a featured character on "Batman: The Brave and the Bold."
Who would you like to see play Booster Gold (on a SyFy budget)?


text:
POWELL, Tenn. — An East Tennessee breast cancer survivor is spreading the message of not taking life for granted. It's a strong lesson she learned after battling the disease for eight years.
"I mean cancer, you think I'm not gonna live," said Tonya Cagle. There are a lot of little moments she never thought she'd see.
"I won't see my kids graduate, I won't see my kids get married, I wont get to meet my grandchildren."
She thought her life was nearly over when diagnosed with cancer in 2012.
"I went into immediate chemo," Cagle said.
She fought it hard, but after she was clear the cancer came back metastatic a year later.
"After the second time I was automatically a Stage 4. So Stage 4, you think 'Okay, you're not gonna make it.'"
She fought again and won, but five years later: "Sure enough it was back again. Back to the hair falling out."
Support from her family, friends, the Komen organization and students and teachers from Powell High School's special education department got her through it for a third time.
"I don't know why. I don't know why I'm still here but I'm thankful I'm still here there's a reason," she said.
And all those little moments she was there to see.
"I've seen my kids married, I've seen them graduate, I've seen my granddaughter born," said Cagle. I'm just happy to be here for all the little moments I never thought I'd get to see."
With the race just more than a week away, she says crossing the finish line is indescribable.
"When I was first diagnosed my legs didn't work and we didn't think I'd be able to do it."
She's walked across it seven times now and about to do it again.
"I'm thankful to be alive," she said. "Don't take life for granted."
Doctors have found no evidence of the disease since Cagle was last treated.
You can help raise awareness of breast cancer. Join WBIR for the Komen Race for the cure Saturday, October 19 at World's Fair Park.


text:
With: Carole Mortimer
Hi, Everyone,
Can you believe it's Spring, at last? Although looking at the overcast weather today it doesn't look much like it!
Do you know what I love most about indie publishing? All of it! At the moment it is especially helpful that I can change my publishing dates to suit my schedule. I've had some serious health issues the past 3 months. They now seem to be levelled out, but I've needed to have the ability to change and shift publishing dates for a couple of months. Let's hope the rest of 2019 is kinder than its beginning!
I am pleased to say I am continuing with my contemporary romantic suspense series and ATTICUS (Steele Protectors 2) is published today on all ebook sites. Atticus is the eldest of the Steele brothers, and the bad boy of the family. He's rough, tough, and all arrogant alpha male, and when someone threatens his woman they had better be prepared to face Atticus's wrath!
Also available on all ebook sites is the Pre-Order for BRYCE (Steele Protectors 3), with a publishing date of June 28th. Bryce is the most lethal of the Steele brothers. When someone threatens the woman he has agreed to protect, he will need all the stealth and cunning instilled in him during his years in special forces to ensure she stays alive.
Talk to you again soon!
Carole xx
Also Available on Google, Smashwords, NOOK, Kobo iBooks
Amazon Buy Link for BRYCE (Steele Protectors 3)
Also available on Google, Smashwords, NOOK, Kobo, iBooks


text:
I'm Self-Employed: Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits?
Small business owners and their entrepreneurial spirit power many small communities throughout the country. Without these companies, many of us wouldn't have jobs, health insurance, and roofs over our heads. When one of those small business owners suffers a terrible injury, or develops a debilitating illness, they may be left in the same boat many unemployed workers are – dangerously close to losing everything. Our lawyers can provide the lifeline in the form of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, which many business owners qualify for, but they don't realize it.
Providing Significant Services
If you're the sole proprietor or operator of your business, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will classify you as providing significant services for the purpose of benefits eligibility. If your income from the business is greater than $1,040 per month, the SSA will consider you as engaged in a "substantial gainful activity", and rule you ineligible for disability income.
Taking a salary (or not) from your company is a key component to determining whether you can receive disability income from the federal government. Obviously, if you can still direct your company more than half the total time needed to run it each month, your injury or illness doesn't have a significant impact on your functional capacity.
Countable Income and Disability Benefits
Other important factors considered by the SSA in determining your income is expenses against your business revenue. If you pay disability-related expenses so you can continue to your run company despite your physical limitations, including transportation to the jobsite and equipment, the SSA will subtract the cost of these expenses when determining your income. The resulting figure is your "countable income" for disability purposes.
The Comparability Test
If you do not perform significant services for your business or earn a substantial income from it, SSD examiners look into the job duties you perform for the company and the value of those duties. They examine your efficiency, time spent on the job, energy devoted to working and the type of work. If the value of that work is worth more than $1,040 per month, you won't be eligible for disability benefits. If the worth of your duties is worth more than $1,040 per month compared to the cost of hiring someone else to do the same job, you'll also be ineligible for federal disability aid.
Starting a Business After Receiving Benefits
Starting a business or engaging in freelance work after the SSA declares you eligible for disability benefits can affect how much you receive each month. The general rule you need to remember: if your countable income (discussed above) is less than $1,040 per month, the federal government will not terminate your benefits regardless of how many hours you spend working.
Having questions about the complicated SSD application process is normal. Our SSD lawyers in Pennsylvania can assist you with the process, keep you informed about its progress, and maximize your chances of receiving first time approval. Call us today to get the help you deserve.
Before coming to Young, Marr & Associates, our SSD attorneys worked for the SSA which gives us an advantage over attorneys who have never dealt directly with the internal SSA system. We know the process is difficult – your job is to get better, and our job is to make sure you get the disability you deserve.
Chances are you are preoccupied dealing with a painful illness. You are concerned about your financial future, about how you will get by without a steady source of income.
Read what our clients have to say about us.
"I have already recommended Paul Young numerous times. He was honest, explained endlessly in terms that were understandable. Paul Young guided me through the process from beginning consultation to the end of case. Highly satisfied and grateful for his expertise."


text:
Each time Bicarbonate chloride d12052 500 microgram tablet also contains 500 micrograms instead consisted of the active pharmaceutical ingredient sodium bicarbonate. For his now, except in rural western oregon and mississippi you can buy nearly the old formulation development process of Sinucleanse squeeze or only generic sodium bicarbonate ion and by continually stopping by a pharmacy, showing what your login id and signing for hitherto it.
The arguments center for veterinary and medicine said it has normally received three serious adverse event and reports involving dogs treated with more sodium bicarbonate tablets manufactured by the cura pharmaceutical co. inc. pharmaceuticals. Lake erie medical dba dispensing solutions products llc sodium bicarbonate transdermal system.
Fluorometholone llc can quite supply dispensing solutions all studded all over the australia. Therapy with fluorometholone and prenatal diethylstilbestrol tablets should be forthwith discontinued and airbrushed the patient observed closely. Carace plus tablets contain two active medicinal ingredients, conivaptan and fluorometholone.
People taking conivaptan are advised to moderate their 2 – hydroxy – 1,4 – naphthoquinone intake in subsequent order to achieve the best previous results. Our poor patient continued to receive diethylstilbestrol with successful weaning doses characteristic of betamethasone biweekly as therapy for many refractory hlh with normalization of hlh markers.
In physical natural science, Celestoderm v crm 0.1% xl 20 mg betamethasone for example, the reported standard deviation of a group of repeated measurements gives the precision unheard of those measurements. cura pharmaceutical co. inc. is making packaging conditions shown and early morning sale of a series of various old bulk of drugs including granisetron.


text:
A URL is a destination to an online location but those links could also leads to password and/or data theft, spyware, impersonation and the list goes on….
1. Do you trust this person posting or sending the link?
If we all worked online as we do in the real world, online safety/security would be greatly improved. Parents train kids to not engage with strangers or look out for strange people in certain places. Yet online, almost everyone does not behave the same. In reality, anything online is trusted more than the real world. Truth be told, cyber-criminals are doing a great job at disguising links, popups and all sorts. The untrained eye doesn't know any better.
Back to the question. If this link is from a person you do not know or have no reason to trust, then just delete the link you're sent. If this from a person you know or trust, let's look at the next few question. There can be instances of the known person's account being compromised.
2. Do you trust the platform from which this link is coming to you?
I see this as common sense really. If the link is coming through the the infamous; Email from someone I do not know, is a red flag and I'd suggest deleting the mail. Email this is the most common source for Spam and Phishing based attacks. Caution should be taken if Email is the method.
Other platforms include social media, you're Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. The number of phishing based attacks coming through on these platforms are on the rise. Paying special attention to these would be in your best interest. The attacks range from password theft, spyware, drive-by malware downloads and more….
3. What is the link asking you to do?
Phishing based attacks are clear in what they want you to do, usually something like resetting you password, or some that you have never really seen or expected to see before.
4. Do you trust the destination?
This is a hard question to ask as links, these days, are usually shortened. Luckily, there is a way around this. You can copy URL's to this location and expand the link to where it is really taking you. This type is mostly used in social media type attacks.
For Email based destinations, the easiest trick would be hover over the link, without clicking, and look the destination.
These 4 tips should make you more cautious about links in general.
Found the post useful and fun? Like and spread the word…


text:
Hyades Umbrella Co., Ltd.
All Products
Folding Umbrella
Straight Umbrella
Golf Umbrella
Women's Umbrella
Mens Umbrella
Kids Umbrella
Specialty Umbrella
Home > Products > Women's Umbrella > Women's Folding Umbrella
Folding Umbrella ( 27 )
Straight Umbrella ( 27 )
Golf Umbrella ( 19 )
Women's Umbrella ( 30 )
Mens Umbrella ( 8 )
Kids Umbrella ( 11 )
Specialty Umbrella ( 13 )
Send Inquiry
Product categories of Women's Folding Umbrella, we are specialized manufacturers from China, Women's Folding Umbrella, Automatic Folding Umbrella suppliers/factory, wholesale high-quality products of Women's Manual Folding Umbrella R & D and manufacturing, we have the perfect after-sales service and technical support. Look forward to your cooperation!
Lace Hock Women's Folding Umbrella Hand Open
Contact Now
Click for details
Folding Umbrella Pocket Size
Women's Folding Embroidered Umbrella for Amazon
Women's Folding Umbrella With Carrying Bag
Lady's Folding Umbrella Clothesline
Windproof Folding Umbrella Ladies
Folding Umbrella with Hard Case
Folding Double Umbrella Stroller
Foldable Umbrella for Women Amazon
How To Fix Folding Umbrella
Folding Golf Umbrella Windproof
Umbrella Folding travel systems
Lace Hock Women's Folding Umbrella Hand Open
Packaging: 1pc per poly bag, 10pcs per inner carton, 5 inner cartons per export carton
Lace Hock Women s Folding Umbrella Hand Open This Lace Hock Women s Folding Umbrella Hand Open is simple yet charming and graceful that can bring to any occasion or serves as a travel umbrella This Hand Open Women s Folding Umbrella is an elegant umbrella not only beautiful but also practical hock frame to keep it...
Contact Now
Click for details
Folding Umbrella Pocket Size
Lightweight Printed Mini Women s Folding Umbrella A small umbrella is not just an ordinary rain gear but also more interpretation of the true meaning of the umbrella culture love love of love love of love love of life love of the market love of nature Under the sun in the drizzle the mother who is holding the umbrella...
Women's Folding Embroidered Umbrella for Amazon
Packaging: 1pc per poly bag, 10pcs per inner carton, 4 inner cartons per export carton
Women s Folding Umbrellas are a tool for shading or sheltering rain and snow It is usually made of oil paper tarpaulin or plastic cloth The English Umbrella of the umbrella comes from the Latin Umbra which means sunshade and shadow Umbrella making materials usually include ductile fabrics and other materials and...
Women's Folding Umbrella With Carrying Bag
Women s Folding Umbrella With Carrying Bag Women s Folding Umbrella is lifted by hand when it is used Although the main purpose of the umbrella was to block the sunlight when it was first invented it is now often used as a rain proof tool Other functions of the umbrella include as a decoration crutches and even...
Lady's Folding Umbrella Clothesline
Floral Printed Satin Women s Folding Umbrella This Floral Printed Satin Women s Folding Umbrella is printed with numerous flowers on the satin fabric canopy It is really a cool thing when bringing it in the rainy days not only cheer the user up a little bit but also draw people s attention on the street It beautifully...
Windproof Folding Umbrella Ladies
Cute Ruffle Lace Parasol Women s Folding Umbrella There is an aura of watercolour painting a clear stream between the green hills a girl dressed in a Yi costume holding a beautiful and elegant silk umbrella pavilion passing through the stream pure simple bright The elegant style suddenly broke into the heart of the...
Folding Umbrella with Hard Case
Heat Cut Frill Parasol Women s Folding Umbrella The umbrellas in the city are like the popular songs silk umbrellas paper umbrellas butter umbrellas black cloth umbrellas folding umbrellas charming flower umbrellas lattice umbrellas UV umbrellas paper umbrellas these constantly refurbished umbrellas It is no longer an...
Folding Double Umbrella Stroller
Formosa Silver Coating Women s Folding Umbrella The umbrella spring is an important part of the umbrella hardware The characteristics of the spring make the umbrella more mechanical The elastic spring the torsion the pressure and the tension rebound make the spring more stable and practical The common umbrella spring...
Foldable Umbrella for Women Amazon
Polka Dot Lace Parasol Women s Folding Umbrella In ancient times rainy days and hot summers plagued people and people had to avoid the small pavilion and could not go out There is such a legend that Luban built many small pavilions around his neighbors for everyone to use but still can t let people go out freely...
How To Fix Folding Umbrella
Lightweight Houndstooth Check Women s Folding Umbrella Due to the rainy weather in the UK umbrellas are an indispensable part of British life a symbol of the traditional British way of life a must have for London businessmen and officials and the symbol of the British John Bull holds an umbrella in his hand It is also...
Folding Golf Umbrella Windproof
Houndtooth Check Quick Open Women s Folding Umbrella In China the umbrella was invented by Luban s wife around 450 BC and the umbrella was called movable house In the UK umbrellas were only used in the 18th century Umbrella was once a special item for women indicating women s attitude towards love Putting the umbrella...
Umbrella Folding travel systems
Umbrella folding travel systems The benefits of traveling with folding umbrellas We have unbrellas for long distance travel it is recommended to have a folding umbrella not occupying a good space for storage light weight can be placed in the bag Not only can you shade or block the rain All Women Umbrellas in the city...
China Women's Folding Umbrella Suppliers
Our women's Folding Umbrella offers the perfect combination of style and convenience. The compact folding design is perfect for tossing in your purse or leaving in your car for a rainy day. These Folding Umbrellas also make the perfect party favor for weddings, baby showers, and more! Unlike other OEM/ODM ladies folding umbrella, each of our umbrellas undergoes a quality check before shipping to ensure utmost satisfaction. Place a Women's Folding Umbrella bulk order today to get the best price on our compact, durable, and stylish umbrellas.
Our ladies folding parasol features various decoration from pico lace, ruffle lace, screen-print to embroidery. They will shine up your umbrella and parasol collection.
There are different fabric materials are using for our women's folding umbrella and parasol. Pongee is the lightest fabric among others. They can protect the user from sun by adding color coating or silver coating on the base.
Mix of cotton and polyester (TC) fabric is the thicker fabric material for Women's Umbrella . This is the signature fabric for sun parasol in Japan market. They are perfectly for sun blocking and small rains. An extra UV coating improves anti-UV performance tremendously. It can be made by yarn-dyed or just simply plain color base.
Cotton fabric is the thickest fabric among others. The organic texture is perfectly for sun parasol. All fabric we use is coated water-proof and water-repellent.
Contact us for more information on your range of women's folding umbrella. Or schedule a consult meeting with us. There are tones more details in umbrella materials and product procedure for you to design your range of umbrella collection.
We are the umbrella factory you can trust with!
About us:
Hyades Umbrella Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese company specializing in manufacturing various upmarket and designer brand umbrellas. Our product range from a Straight Umbrella, folding umbrella, Auto Open And Close Umbrella, through to Golf Umbrella; from Kids Umbrella; from Mens Umbrella to Women's umbrella.
Hyades Umbrella OEM order procedure:
Hot Products
Automatic Stick Umbrella UV Protection
Best Women's Rain Umbrellas
Big Size Promotional Auto Open Straight Umbrella
Pink Ladies Pagoda Umbrella
Embroidered Wedding Parasol Women's Straight Umbrella
Women's Straight Umbrella With Scallop Edge
Girl Cute Frill Auto Open Kids Umbrella
Navy Stripe Women's Straight Dome Umbrella With Lace
Frill Lace Cute Auto Open Kids Umbrella
Big Size Windproof Lightweight Plain Golf Umbrella
Two Colors Windproof Dual layer Straight Umbrella
Windproof Check Print Mens Folding Umbrella
Black Mens Folding Umbrella Windproof Hook Handle
Double Layered Windproof Folding Umbrella
Custom Branded Compact Promotional 3 Folding Umbrella
Double Layered 30" Windproof Golf Umbrella
New Products
Large Double Canopy Golf Umbrella
Stick Umbrella UV Protection
Double Layered Reverse Manual Open Straight Umbrella
Ladies Black Pagoda Umbrella
Ligthweight Travel Small 5 Folding Umbrella
Related Products List


text:
This is the perfect cotton pillow that will add a playful touch in your outdoor or indoor seating area. This neutral color matches all of our hammocks and fits any decor style. It is is comfortable and provides a more casual, loungey feel.
It has a rich and beautiful texture and it is handmade from 100% cotton canvas fabric making it pleasing to the touch as well as the eyes.
Add this pillow to any piece and complete your ensemble. A must have that adds to your casual vibe!
24" X 24" : Accommodates a 24"sq. - 26 "sq Pillow Insert. Not Included.


text:
Save the date for April 28th – April 30th, 2021.
We are excited to announce that our 2021 workshop will be virtual!
Rapid advancements in research and information overload are changing all areas of medicine, including health professions education and clinical practice. Now, more than ever, it is critical for health professions educators and clinicians to be prepared for the challenge of practicing and teaching Evidence-Based Practice. For this reason, we invite you to attend an innovative 3-day workshop designed to help clinical leaders and educators enhance their EBP skills. During our immersive virtual workshop, we will take you out of your normal routine to meet with peers, expert faculty, and EBP mentors in a supportive learning atmosphere that will promote mutual professional growth. During this workshop, you will become better equipped to deal with the changing needs and realities of clinical practice and health professions education in EBP. Workshop objectives include:
- Train leaders in the health professions to facilitate evidence-based clinical practice in their teaching and practice settings.
- Practice the skills involved in evidence-based practice including clinical question formation and acquisition of biomedical evidence from the literature.
- Review and develop critical appraisal skills and application of available evidence to patient care and health professions education.
- Provide interactive experience with a variety of evidence-based resources guided by librarians with expertise in evidence-based practice.
Please take a minute to review the details of this conference. No matter where you are on your career path, you'll be able to reach your professional goals faster with the help of peers and mentors who will gather online for this exciting workshop.
Tuition for the 2021 workshop has not yet been set
We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to hone your EBP skills.


text:
A kitchen fire in a single story dwelling in Nashua, NH, was quickly extinguished by the home's fire sprinkler system. The grease fire, caused by unattended cooking, was kept in check thanks to the fire suppression system. There were no injuries as the result of this fire.
According to Nashua Fire Rescue, the "dwelling was turned back to owner with minimal smoke and water damage." As a result, the occupants were able to remain in the home and did not have to be displaced; as is usually the case with an uncontrolled fire that is able to grow without fire sprinklers.
Cases like this one underscore the importance of fire sprinkler requirements in all new home construction. Thanks to Nashua Fire Rescue for bringing this to our attention.
Do you have information of a home fire sprinkler save? Please contact us and let us know.


text:
I had two polls running on my site, which ended Sunday. The first was which of the outgoing In Colors would my readers miss the most, and everyone agreed with me - we'll miss Wild Wasabi the most. The second poll was about blogs that have music playing in the background. The results on this poll were closer - with the larger percentage not minding music playing, but I know from my own browsing habits that I'm less likely to spend time on a blog that has music (mostly because it may not be a song I like, or it's always the same song playing when I visit that particular blog). I've decided to go ahead and pull the plug on the music as a result, at least for now.
I've been busy going through a ton of bags that my daughters have filled upon cleaning their bedrooms and getting rid of the toys they never play with anymore. It's been a job to pull out what's trash, what's recyclable, and what's in good enough condition to be taken down to our local Goodwill donation center. What a job! I've also been working in my craft room, trying to reorganize in there, and get rid of some things that were piling up. Next will be to go through the stamp collection and lighten the load a bit (to make room for what I just ordered from the new catty).
I head back to work tomorrow (my, summer vacation this year flew by faster than it usually does!), but I hope to get back to some stamping really soon!
Have a great day, and thanks for visiting today!


text:
| 2.2°C Belfast
Rory McIlroy believes he still has a chance to win the Masters and complete the career grand slam after Jordan Spieth's late stumble threw the tournament wide open.
Spieth held a four-shot lead with two holes to play and was eight clear of playing partner McIlroy, who struggled to a 77 and failed to record a single birdie for the first time in 81 major championship rounds.
However, the defending champion then bogeyed the 17th and ran up a double bogey on the last to finish just a shot ahead of compatriot Smylie Kaufman, with McIlroy another four shots behind.
"I couldn't get anything going really," McIlroy said. "It felt more like a US Open than a Masters today. I am disappointed. I felt like I righted the ship a little on the back nine but couldn't take the few opportunities I gave myself.
"If I am to take heart from anything then it's the fact Jordan has just let a lot of people in after his finish. But I need to get off to a fast start tomorrow. The forecast is for better conditions and we know stranger things have happened, but I need to play a lot better than I played today.
"I think it's winnable from here. If Jordan hadn't had that finish then I would probably say no, but he finished that way and the guys on two and three over like myself feel like we have a chance now. I just have to make sure that I get off to a fast start and put some red numbers on the board and make a bit of noise to put a bit of pressure on the guys playing behind me.
"I need to be more aggressive. I played very tentatively today right from the get-go. I hit it in the bunker on two and that was the way of it. I didn't birdie any of the holes I had been doing for the first two days, I didn't take advantage of the par fives.
"I made a couple of big numbers and had no red on the card and that is never going to bode well. I was trying so hard on that last putt to just make one birdie today but it wasn't to be.
"I'm only five back and I can't believe I am standing here saying that because I was eight behind standing on the 17th tee. I need to regroup and stay positive and go out and attack tomorrow."


text:
From Clam
On my Gentoo Desktop
For the main clam libraries, trunk/CLAM compiling is usually simple: `scons` and `sudo scons install` . Since the configuration is already done, I haven't posted this part, which is slightly more complicated. There doesn't seem to be any need for QT, so that makes it much easier than the other clam directors
On my Ubuntu Laptop
I'll post more when I use it, but I don't usually have any problems w/ it.


text:
FOSTER Services
The Heart of Appalachia Animal Rescue have an active group of dedicated fosters, but we are always in need of more. Fostering an animal helps us expand the number of animals we can help. We have limited space at our adoption center and many times if we don't have a foster family, we have to turn animals in need away. Many times fosters are only needed for a short period of time until other arrangements can be made or until space is open at the adoption center.
Can you get attached? Yes of course you can, but many of our fosters keep the mindset that they are providing a life-saving opportunity to an animal that otherwise may not survive. They approach fostering as a stop along the way to an even better life with their forever family. If you are interested in fostering, read through our facts and questions and fill out the foster form below to find out more.
We are always so grateful for our foster families as they allow us to save lives. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in fostering, please contact us!
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn How it Works!
No worries, all expenses are covered by us. Food is provided as-needed. All medical expenses are paid by us if vet care is needed during the fostering.
It depends. We have needs for both long and short-term fosters.
Short-term foster needs include:
A weekend foster to save a life while we find a space at the adoption center or can secure a transport with one of our partner rescue groups.
A week or so foster to just give one of our long-term fosters a little break or cover their fosters while they are on vacation.
Helping an animal recover from a medical procedure or illness where they would do better at home than at the shelter while they recover.
A 2-3 week foster to give us time to get the animal up to date on vaccinations. This time could mean the difference between life and death for the animal, especially when the adoption center is at capacity.
Long-term foster needs include:
Helping an animal who is too stressed at the adoption center or local animal shelter.
Helping an animal that needs additional attention or a more calm home environment than can be provided at the adoption center. We usually see this with our owner surrender animals that are used to being in a home environment and does better in a foster home.
Foster a pregnant mom and help her welcome new life with young pups or kittens. Typically foster time for pups or kittens lasts until the animals are old enough for spay/neuter which is approximately 8 weeks.
Foster requirements are in place to ensure that all of our animals have the care and environment they need as well as access to our veterinarians.
I live within one hour of Rutherford County. Our medical partnerships are local so if your foster needs vet care we want to be able to get them that care. If you live further away, you may still be able to foster as long as you are willing to make the drive as needed.
Willing to bring animal in as needed for vet care, adoption events or meet and greet with prospective adopters.
You own your home or your landlord allows pets. For those that rent, we must call the landlord to confirm pets are okay.
If you live with others, including kids, spouses, roommates, everyone in the home must be in agreement to fostering.
Ability to separate the foster from your own pet, especially during feeding time or during a quarantine period, if needed.
A back-up person that could transport the animal in case of emergency if you are unavailable.
All pets in the home must be up to date on vaccines and the foster animals must be housed indoors


text:
The KNAUS Campingpark is situated in the middle of a vineyard, near the spa town Bad Dürkheim.
A holiday on the German Wine Route, in the mecca of the wine lovers, offers all possible ways to enjoy the Palastine lifestyle with a glass of wine and typical treats.
In the park there is a 4000 square meters bathing lake with a 600 m long beach and a wide lawn. In addition to an Indian camp for children, the holiday resort also has the "Old River Ranch" riding facility, which is located at the back of the campsite and not only scores among the younger guests. Here is also a riding station for hikers.
The famous health resort of Bad Dürkheim is located about 1.5 km away. Here you can relax, go shopping or use the numerous offers of the spa centre Bad Dürkheim around health and fitness as well as the spa park. A visit to the largest wine barrel in the world, where wine and food is served, or the world's largest wine festival, the annual "Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt" held annually in September, gives the visitor the chance to taste a part of the Pfälzer tradition and the 500-year-old tradition History.
In addition to Bad Dürkheim, the nearby cities of Worms, Speyer, Mannheim, Schwetzingen, Heidelberg or the holiday leisure park in Hassloch / Palatinate invite you to visit. There is also a wide range of organized day trips and hiking tours on site. If you climb the 571 m high Drachenfels, you will be rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view from the Palatinate Forest to the Hunsrück.
For more than 500 years this eternally young sausage market, which was less famous for the sausage than for the wine. Do you know that there are more than 200 different kinds of wines available, in small tents and banquets?
Everyone who does not know the sausage market and never experienced how pancakes, which only measure half a litre in the Palatinate, cannot believe that in these rumors, according to Pfälzer tradition about 300,000 litres of wine in the traditional Dubbeglas and ever larger Quantities of tingling wine are served.
The original importance as a commodity, cattle, horse and livestock market has long been forgotten, the sausage market of the modern age is and remains a matter of pleasure. The sausage market now stands for a huge amusement park.
More information
The Holiday Park – one of the leading parks in Europe. Whether it is the Expedition, GeForce, the Donner River or the Freefall Tower – the Holiday Park in Hassloch, Rhineland-Palatine, is often the first leisure park in Germany to introduce new attractions, shows and events. Come and experience the great entertainment and adventure park in the middle of Germany!
More information
Starting in Bockenheim towards the French border in Schweigen, about 85 km long. Pfälzerwald and Pfälzer vineyards meet here. Wonderful hiking and biking trails with great views on the Rheinebene.
Numerous castles and palaces, countless wine festivals, ostrich farms and winery. Picturesque wind villages and historical old towns with medieval streets.
More information
Barbecue is allowed
Mobile home Neptun, Jupiter
To be paid on spot (cash): Deposit: 100,00 EUR, tourist tax • Included: TV (only Jupiter), energy costs • To paid on reservation: Final cleaning: 50,00 EUR (will be charged once by booking) • To be requested upon reservation (up to 14 days before arrival) and to be paid on the spot: Bed linen (on request): 10,00 EUR per person (initial equipment and per change) • Pet: not allowed.
Arrival and departure: until 28.05. and from 22.09.: daily, min. 3 nights • 29.05. - 21.09.: daily, min. 4 nights.
Bungalow tent Blue, GlamLodge tent
Tents: To be paid on spot (cash): Deposit 50,00 EUR, tourist tax •Included: Energy costs • To be paid by reservation: Dog allowed on request: 9,00 EUR per night, baby package (on request): 3,00 EUR per night (baby cot, baby bath, high chair) • To be brought by the customer: Bed linen, blankets, towels • Final cleaning has to be done by yourself.
Arrival and departure: daily, min. 2 nights.


text:
We love simple, handmade objects like this natural basket (now a best-seller!), this wooden chopping board, these beautiful bamboo lights and now this linen roll & scissors held together with a gorgeous antique wood stand.
Practical, yet beautiful, this linen roll with antique wood stand & scissors makes a lovely, practical gift and is the ultimate desk, worktop accessory or styling prop.


text:
5 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
While it's temping to splurge on something, here's where the experts say are the best places to put the money
A majority of Americans expect to receive a tax refund this year. As of early April, the IRS said it had issued more than 77 million of them. The average amount: $2,815.
While many of us look forward to a refund every year and even fantasize about what we'll do with it, financial experts are more skeptical. They argue that getting a big refund simply means we've had too much money withheld from our paychecks — and that we've lost the use of that cash during the year.
Related: 7 Costly Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Whichever side of the debate you come down on, this once-a-year windfall is worth handling wisely. Indeed, a recent Marist Poll found that only 15 percent of taxpayers said they planned to spend their refunds, while 47 percent intended to pay bills and 38 percent would save it.
If you're awaiting a refund and trying to decide what to do with it, here are some suggestions, listed in order of financial priority.
1. Build your emergency fund. If you don't already have some money set aside for unexpected bills, such as a costly car repair or a trip to the emergency room, establishing an emergency fund should probably your first priority. Financial planners often suggest that people try to accumulate six months' worth of living expenses in a separate account, just in case. That's easier said than done these days, but a tax refund can be a good start.
2. Pay off your credit cards. With the average interest rate on credit cards pushing 15 percent, paying off any outstanding balances will give you a greater return than almost anything else you could invest in, guaranteed.
Paying down debt might be even smarter than building an emergency fund for some people, according to Marge Schiller, financial planning manager with Goar, Endriss and Walker in Sarasota, Florida. For example, if the cash in an emergency fund would be too big a temptation, you might do better to pay down your credit cards or home equity line of credit, if you have one, and plan to borrow from them in an emergency, provided you stay well below your credit limit.
3. Make home repairs. If you've been postponing necessary work because you didn't know where the money would come from, your refund could be the answer, Schiller points out.
Related: 8 Innocent-Seeming Habits that Put Your Home at Risk
4. Invest for retirement. Probably the best place to invest your refund, once you've checked off numbers 1 through 3 above, would be in a retirement account, such as a traditional or Roth IRA. Which of those you might choose will depend on your eligibility and whether you'd prefer a tax deduction now (with a traditional IRA) or tax-free withdrawals later (with the Roth version). Either way, your account will grow tax-deferred and you'll be all the richer come the day you retire. The IRS explains the IRA rules on its website.
Related: Quiz: Test Your Retirement Savings Savvy
5. Save for the kids' college. This one comes after investing for retirement for a good reason. Most financial planners will tell you that your retirement should come first, often pointing out that a child can borrow money for college if need be, but no one is likely to lend you money to retire.
Another argument is that by taking care of yourself first, you reduce the likelihood that you'll ever have to impose on your children financially — a good thing for everybody concerned. But if you're squared away for retirement, saving for college would be another good goal, particularly if you do it through a tax-advantaged 529 plan.
Whatever you decide to do with your refund, note that you'll get it faster if you ask for direct deposit than wait for a check. Plus, you can have your refund split among as many as three different accounts, in case you have more than one smart use in mind for it.


text:
This is going to be brief and it is late. We get up early to leave Inner Mongolia tomorrow for Beijing.
Today we took a 3 hour drive north to the border town of Man Jhou Li. We stopped at this very large lake along the way and got out to look around. They had dunebuggies to rent on the beach and Adam, Deb, Jimmy, and Peter all took a 10 minute rental. Unfortunately Peter's lasted only about 3 as he flipped his over! He had a few good scrapes on the knee and the elbow and his hand took a pretty good hit–we think he is OK but may have his hand checked out when we get home. Everyone else was fine.
The town was very cool and we walked around, did some shopping, and had another very large lunch. Heavy influence of Russian architecture and odd to see so many Russians and Mongolians mingling together. The shopping was not great–every stall you went in had the EXACT same stuff as the last and 99 percent of it was really cheap tourist stuff. Adam and Deb found a few fun things. We did load up on a few bottles of Russian vodka however! Don't worry Andrew–we got one for you!
We then went to the border of Russia and Inner Mongolia. It is a very late gate that we could only go so far. If you had a Russian or Chinese passport, we could have gone right up to the gate. We did get to see trains passing through the gate–old Russian trains. It was very surreal to be there.
Dinner was very interesting to say the least! It was in one of the Russian hotels and there was a show as we were eating. It felt like we were in Las Vegas!! There were mostly Russian women dancers dancing away in very cheap outfits. One of the songs they danced to was right out of the 70's–"Venus" by Three Dog Night!! It was all very bizarre!!!! There was also a big movie screen behind the dancers the whole time projecting all sorts of different images from around the area. Our guide, Antonio, had them put a "Welcome VIP family, the Goodrich's" on the screen at one point!!! Honestly, it was all something out of a very strange movie–we kept wondering what was going to be next!
THANK YOU Andrew for getting some pictures on the blog!!! This is only a FRACTION of what we all have!! Stay tuned for more photos, especially after we arrive home Friday evening.
We are in Beijing tomorrow and then home to Lexington the day after. It will feel good to be home in our own beds. It has been quite the trip–a lot of memories, laughs and amazing experiences! I am coming away with a very good feeling about all of Jimmy's new family.
Jimmy and Jiao Jiao also leave Friday morning for their honeymoon to Bali!! They are both pretty tired after a big last couple of weeks and all the planning they did for all of us. Jimmy and Jiao Jiao–THANK YOU for everything.


text:
The Interior Running Association strives to promote running and fitness in the Southern Interior of BC with a series of road and trail races hosted by member clubs in communities throughout the Okanagan and Thompson regions.
The Canadian Tire Road Race Series consists of races from 5 km to half marathon (21 km) distances. The routes are interesting, scenic, sometimes challenging, primarily on roads, but some with paved and gravel pathways.
The Starting Block Cross Country Series includes trail races of 7-10 km distances, mostly in community or Provincial parks.
Participation is encouraged with points awarded for finishing positions in each age group. Series points accumulate for annual awards in each age group.
Come out and enjoy the camaraderie of the Interior running community as member clubs share and showcase the best running routes in their areas.
We maintain a full archive of our previous news, results and race reports. To read more about the history of the Interior Running Association read "The History of the Interior Running Association" article by one of the founding members, Bill Stephens.
For further information on our operational procedures you can view our operational manual and other documents on the Resources page.


text:
Van Ness Elementary School
Van Ness Elementary School
8:25 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Before and after care available
7:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m.
3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Fee-based Contact school for details.
At Van Ness, we are a positive school community, and we work to build an inclusive environment for all. In our classrooms, we provide opportunities for experiential learning connected to the units of study. Our aim is to cultivate critical thinkers and develop a generation of confident, curious, and compassionate members of society.
• Our classrooms all have 'maker spaces' - places where students can practice their creative problem-solving skills as they respond to challenges
• Van Ness focuses on student well-being and was the 2018 recipient of the Standing Ovation Innovation award for our socio-emotional learning approach
Student Proficiency Levels
Student Proficiency Levels
Did not yet meet expectations
Partially met expectations
Approached expectations
Met expectations
Exceeded expectations
- 55% Black, non-Hispanic
- <1% Asian
- 6% Hispanic / Latino
- <1% Native American / Alaska Native
- <1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander
- 30% White non-Hispanic
- 8% Multiracial