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Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation
Gait Analysis and Custom Orthotic Fabrication
Running Rehab Program
Work Injury Management Program
Everett/Broadway
Smokey Point
1. Our Commitment to Privacy. This Privacy Policy discloses the privacy practices for the www.cascaderehab.com website (the "Site"). Physical Rehabilitation Network, LLC, a California limited liability company ("us," "we," or "PRN"), is committed to respecting the privacy rights of its customers, visitors, and other users of the Site. We created this Website Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") to give you confidence as you visit and use the Site, and to demonstrate our commitment to fair information practices and the protection of privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Site. Please read the following to learn what information we collect from you ("you" or "User") and how we use that information. This Privacy Policy is only applicable to the website indicated here, and not to any other websites that you may be able to access from the Site, each of which may have data collection, storage, and use practices and policies that differ materially from this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy also applies only to the information collected on the Site, and does not apply to information that we or our affiliates obtain about you from other sources. If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please email us at compliance@prnpt.com.
2. What Information is Collected.
(a) Information You Provide to Us: We collect any information that you submit or enter on our Site, or that you provide to us in any other way. You can choose not to provide certain information to us, in which case you may not be able to take advantage of all of the services and features of this Site.
Personally Identifiable Information. We do not require you to provide Personally Identifiable Information in order to have access to general information available on our Site. Personally Identifiable Information is information that identifies a specific user. When you engage in certain activities on our Site, or through one of our network providers or vendors that may be linked through our Site, such as requesting an appointment through one of our network providers, requesting our E-newsletter, creating an account, signing in to your account, filling out patient forms, paying for services, filling out a survey, sending us or our partners feedback, requesting information about our services, or applying for employment, you may be asked to provide Personally Identifiable Information, including but not limited to your first and last name, mailing address (including zip code), email address, telephone number, date of birth, log in and passwords, credit card or Paypal account information, or related information. Depending on the activity, some of the information we ask you to provide is mandatory while other information may be voluntary. If you do not provide the mandatory information for a particular activity that requires it, you will not be permitted to engage in that activity.
Account Information. In order to provide you with certain services through the Site or one of the websites linked through our Site, you may be required to create an Account ("Account") and provide us with information such as your name, address, email address, telephone number, credit card or Paypal account information for payment services, log-in and a password that you will use for your Account, and other specified information. It is your responsibility to keep your password confidential. If you are sharing a computer with anyone, you should always log-out before leaving the Site to protect access to your information from subsequent users.
Purchases. Our Site may provide links to third-party service providers to process transactions on our behalf or on behalf of our network providers. Any third-party service providers will have their own privacy policies, which you may review on their websites.
Events. We may provide you, via the Site, with the opportunity to contact us, post information about you and/or your experiences with us, receive a newsletter, or participate in promotional or other programs (collectively, "Events"). In order to participate in any of these Events, you will be required to provide certain Personally Identifiable Information which may include your name, company, job title, address, email address, and phone number so that we may communicate with you.
(b) Automatic Information: When you visit a website, you automatically disclose certain information, such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and the time of your visit. Like many other websites, the Site may make use of log files. The information inside the log files includes the IP address from which you access the Site, the type of browser and operating system you use to access the Site, the date and time you access the Site, the pages you visit, and the addresses of pages from where you followed a link to the Site. We may use such information to analyze trends, administer the Site, and track user's movement around the Site. Such information is not linked to any Personally Identifiable Information, with the exception of the IP address which might be used for fraud prevention purposes or to identify spamming attempts.
(c) "Cookies": To facilitate and customize your experience with the Site, we may store "cookies" on your computer and may use other tracking technologies which may collect information about Site activity. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user's computer for record-keeping purposes which contains information about that user. For example, when you sign in to your account, cookies will be used to save your username and/or password so the next time you visit your Account from the same computer, we will "remember" your username and/or password to make your experience faster and simpler. We use cookies and other browser analytics tools to save you time while using the Site, remind us who you are, and track and target your interests in order to provide a personalized experience. Most browsers are set up to accept cookies, but you can change your settings to have your browser notify you when you receive a new cookie or to refuse to accept cookies. If you block or delete these cookies, some of the Site's features may be unavailable to you.
3. How and When the Information Collected is Used. The information we collect is used for administering our business activities. Occasionally, we may use the information to notify you about changes to our website, new services, or special offers. We may transfer your Personally Identifiable Information within PRN, its affiliates and its network providers, but only to provide or improve the Site or services provided to you. Please note that such sharing may involve the collection use, storage, or disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information outside the United States of America.
(a) Personally Identifiable Information: If you submit Personally Identifiable Information to us through the Site:
We will use your Personally Identifiable Information to improve our services to you and to better tailor your website experience to your interests, to show you content in which you may be interested and to display the content according to your preferences. We will also use your Personally Identifiable Information to identify and authenticate your access to the Site's services that you are authorized to access.
We may also use your Personally Identifiable Information for our internal business purposes, such as target advertising, data analysis, audits, fraud prevention and for other internal purposes. We may transfer your Personally Identifiable Information within PRN, its affiliates and its network providers, but only to provide services on the Site or to you. We may also provide Personally Identifiable Information and non-personally-identifiable information to our subsidiaries, affiliated companies, or other businesses or persons for the purpose of processing such information on our behalf. We require that these parties agree to process such information in compliance with our Privacy Policy.
Unless you opt out, we will also use your Personally Identifiable Information to send you updates, a newsletter, or news regarding our services or special promotions. You may choose not to receive emails of this kind by clicking on the link at the bottom of the email that says "unsubscribe". It may take up to ten (10) days for us to process an opt-out request.
When you pay for services through a website linked to our Site, your credit card number or other payment account number, billing address and other information related to such purchase (collectively, "Payment Information") may be collected. The Payment Information that you provide will be used to bill you for services. By providing your Payment Information, you authorize use of such information to process your credit card or other payment account number.
If you disclose Personally Identifiable Information through a social media site such as Facebook, Linked In or Twitter, to which our Site may be linked, the information may become public and accessible to all or a part of that social community, so it is important for you to exercise discretion when deciding to reveal Personally Identifiable Information in these public areas. We are not responsible for the use of any Personally Identifiable Information you voluntarily disclose through these public forums and other interactive features. Please note that we reserve the right, but have no obligation, to republish content posted in these public areas, which may include published Personally Identifiable Information, as further set forth in our Terms of Use.
We may disclose your Personally Identifiable Information or any information you submitted via the Site if we have a good faith belief that disclosure of such information is helpful or reasonably necessary to (i) comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, (ii) enforce our Terms of Use including investigations of potential violations thereof, (iii) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud or security issues, or (iv) protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of PRN, its affiliates, its users, you or the public.
We may disclose your Personally Identifiable Information or any information you submitted via the Site as part of an actual or contemplated purchase, transfer, sale of services or assets (e.g. in the event that substantially all of our assets are acquired by another party, customer information may be one of the transferred assets).
(b) Non-Personally Identifiable Information: We may disclose or share non-personally identifiable information within PRN and its affiliates and with our agents, outside vendors or service providers, or others, for any purpose. We may use this information for our own research and commercial purposes to improve the functionality of the Site, troubleshoot, administer the Site, analyze trends, gather demographic information, comply with applicable law, and cooperate with law enforcement activities. We may also disclose this information to our agents, outside vendors or service providers or others to perform functions on our behalf, e.g. analyze data, analyze the overall effectiveness of our online advertising, content and programming, or provide marketing assistance.
4. How We Protect Your Information. The privacy and protection of your Personally Identifiable Information is important to us. We do not make any Personally Identifiable Information available to third parties, except as provided herein, without your permission.
We take appropriate security measures to help safeguard the information you share with us from unauthorized access and disclosure. We also use firewalls to help prevent unauthorized access to your personal information. In addition, our business practices are reviewed periodically for compliance with policies and procedures governing the security and confidentiality of our information. Our business practices limit employee access to confidential information, and limit the use and disclosure of such information to authorized persons.
We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the Personally Identifiable Information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic transmission or storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personally Identifiable Information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted to or from the Site and are not responsible for the actions of any third parties that may receive such information. We assume no liability for any damages you may suffer as a result of interception, alteration or misuse of information during such transfers. You acknowledge and agree to assume this risk when communicating with us. You are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of any password you use in connection with the Site. If you have any questions about security on the Site, you can contact us at compliance@prnpt.com.
5. Collection of Information by Third-Party Sites. Our Site may use third parties to present or serve advertisements that you may see on our Site. These third party ad servers may use cookies, web beacons, clear gifs or similar technologies to help present such advertisements, and to help measure and research the advertisements' effectiveness. The use of these technologies by these third party ad servers is subject to their own privacy policies and is not covered by our Privacy Policy.
6. Links to Other Sites. Our Site may contain links to other sites, which are not owned or operated by PRN or its affiliates. We provide such links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of a link on the Site does not imply our endorsement of the linked site. Other sites may also reference or link to our Site. If you provide any Personally Identifiable Information through a third-party website, your transaction will occur on such third party's website (not our Site) and the Personally Identifiable Information you provide will be collected by, and controlled by the privacy policy of, that third party. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party websites, including such websites' use of any Personally Identifiable Information that you provide to them.
7. HIPAA. Our use and disclosure of certain of your information may be subject to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing regulations ("HIPAA") and applicable state law. Any information that you submit to us that constitutes "Protected Health Information," as defined by HIPAA, is subject to HIPAA and applicable state law. The term "Protected Health Information" or "PHI" refers to individually identifiable health information about your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition, the provision of health care to you or the past, present or future payment for such care. If any information collected on the Site constitutes PHI, then our Notice of Privacy Practices will apply.
8. Children. We will not intentionally collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 through this Site without receiving parental consent. If you think that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 through this Site, you can email us at compliance@prnpt.com.
9. How You Can Access Your Information. This Site allows you to modify or remove certain Personally Identifiable Information that you have provided to us by following the instructions to modify your user information on the Site. To the extent that such information is stored in our databases, we will respond to your changes as soon as reasonably possible. Please note that although this information will not be available on the Site after you delete it, the information may remain stored indefinitely in our backup and archival records.
10. Consent. By using the Site, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy and to our processing of Personally Identifiable Information for the purposes set forth herein. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site shall constitute your acceptance of this Privacy Policy, as amended from time to time.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to change, modify, add, or remove provisions of this Privacy Policy. If our Privacy Policy or procedures change, we will immediately post those changes to the Site. Any such changes will be effective immediately upon being posted, unless otherwise stated in the change. It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure that you continue to agree with all of its terms. Your use of this Site constitutes your acceptance to be bound by this Privacy Policy without limitation, qualification or change. If at any time you do not accept all the terms and conditions contained herein, you must immediately discontinue use of this Site.
12. Applicable Law. We comply with the privacy laws and regulations of the United States of America and makes no representation that this Site is governed by or operated in accordance with the laws of other nations, or that the Site or any part thereof is appropriate or available for use in any particular jurisdiction. Those who choose to access the Site do so at their own risk, and are responsible for complying with all local laws, rules and regulations.
13. Commitment. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Protecting your privacy online is an evolving area, and accordingly we are constantly evolving the Site to meet these demands. The Site is owned and operated by PRN. If you have any comments, concerns, complaints, or questions regarding our Privacy Policy or the Site, please contact us at compliance@prnpt.com. While we cannot guarantee privacy perfection, we will address any issue to the best of our abilities as soon as possible.
14. Notice of Privacy Rights in California. California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the "Shine The Light" law, permits our customers who are California residents to request and obtain from us once a year, free of charge, information about the personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year. If applicable, this information would include a list of the categories of personal information that was shared and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing by email to compliance@prnpt.com or by mail to PRN, 2035 Corte Del Nogal, Suite 200, Carlsbad, California 92011. Please include the statement "Your California Privacy Rights" in the subject field of your e-mail or include it in your writing if you write to us by mail. You must also include your name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code. We may provide the requested information in a standard format that is not specific to you. Please allow thirty (30) days for a response.
15. Effective Date. This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 5, 2017.
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Physical Rehabilitation Network.
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am – 1:00pm; 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Spine Rehabilitation
Concussion Rehabilitation
Balance Rehabilitation
Motor Vehicle Accident Rehabilitation
BPPV Treatment
Mark Roberts, DPT, COMT
Clinic Director
Why I'm a Physical Therapist: I've always been mechanically inclined and enjoy helping people. Physical therapy allows me to help others while doing what I love.
Education Commitment: I am interested in continuing to develop my manual therapy skills and obtain a certification in orthopedic manual therapy (COMT).
Personal Interests: I love being in the mountains either exploring trails on my mountain bike or chasing powder on my snowboard.
Educational Background: I attended Western Washington University in Bellingham and earned a B.S. in Kinesiology. After taking a year off to work as a physical therapist aide, I attended Physical Therapy school at Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
Heather Wharton, PT, DPT
Why I'm a Physical Therapist: I am passionate about helping others regain or improve their physical capabilities to return to doing the activities they enjoy.
Continuing Education Commitment: I am committed to lifelong learning with a special interest in manual therapy. I am certified in myofascial decompression with the use of negative pressure and am working towards a Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy through the Ola Grismby Institute.
Personal Interests: I love all things sports related and I am a Notre Dame fanatic. I like to golf, hike, paddle board, and travel the world in my free time.
Educational Background: I received a B.A. in Biology at Drury University in 2014 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Southwest Baptist University in 2017.
Noelle Pratte, OTR/L
Justin Hicks, PTA
Why I'm a Physical Therapist Assistant: Growing up watching and playing sports, I have always been fascinated by how the human body works. I also just enjoy people. Physical therapy allows me to pursue my passion while helping those return to life and function.
Continuing Education Commitment: I feel it's important to never settle and stop learning. I try to learn new ways to do things from each therapist I work with. I hope to get the opportunity to explore Neurokinetic Therapy and the Fascial Distortion Model in the near future.
Personal Interests: I commit majority of my free time raising 3 boys along side my wife, Rachel. We try to be active with water activities, hikes, and trips to the park especially when the weather is good. When I can escape, I like to play golf, catch a game, bbq, and hang with some friends.
Educational Background: I grew up locally and attended high school in Lake Stevens. I earned a BS in Kinesiology from Washington State University. Go Cougs!! I graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Whatcom CC in Bellingham in 2009.
Leisha Briggs, PT Aide
Heather Davidson, PSR
Ana Linares, PSR
Custom Hand Splints & Orthotics
Custom Orthotics & Gait Analysis
Headaches/Chronic Pain
Jeff Kriegel, DPT, CMPT, CSCS, Clinic Director
Jeff has been practicing physical therapy with Cascade Rehab since graduating from the University of Puget Sound in 2000. Over the last 17 years, he has obtained his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential thru the NSCA and his Certified Manual Physical Therapist designation thru the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Jeff is a clinical instructor, assisting in the education process for many new therapists and exercise physiologists over the years. He has volunteered his time for event coverage with Mariner and Cascade High Schools. He also served as the team physical therapist for the Everett Aquasox prior the birth of his two children. Jeff has a long history of treating spine and extremity injuries in the Everett area. He believes in empowering patients through education on their condition and the rehabilitation process to ensure the best outcomes. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys woodworking, watching/coaching his two girl's sports, camping and hiking with the whole family, and rooting on the Huskies!
Janet Chen Fowler, MPT, CMPT
Janet has been practicing physical therapy for over 19 years in an outpatient orthopedic setting, the last 16 years at Cascade Rehab. She graduated from the Eastern Washington University with a Master's Degree in physical therapy and went on to obtain certifications in manual therapy (through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy), vestibular rehabilitation (through the Herdman Certification Program from Emory University), and Craniosacral Therapy (through Bastyr University). Janet's philosophy in the treatment of her clients is looking at the whole person and finding/treating the part(s) of the body driving the client's dysfunction and/or pain. Janet is married and has two active boys in elementary school. Winston, the family's mini schnauzer, has all of them well trained. She finds joy spending time with her family and friends, traveling, learning and experiencing new things. She also loves food.
Brandon Winchell,PT, DPT
Brandon earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2019 from Creighton University and his Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from Gonzaga University in 2014. He has taken continuing education courses in IASTM. His mission is to provide holistic care, incorporating the values and goals of each patient to improve function in an individualized and meaningful way. Brandon enjoys working with a variety of age ranges and populations, including post-surgical, chronic pain, sports injuries, and neurologic disorders. Brandon was born in Tacoma, WA and has practiced in the Pacific Northwest since graduating. He grew up playing sports including swimming, cross country and has always had a love for the outdoors. On weekends, he can be found backpacking in the Cascades, climbing Washington's volcanoes, scuba diving in the Puget Sound or rooting on the Seattle sports teams.
Denise Blackwell, PT
Denise has been practicing physical therapy for over 25 years in an outpatient orthopedic setting in Everett. She graduated from Loma Linda University in physical therapy in 1988 and moved to the NW with her husband and daughters in 1992. She enjoys working with all patients to achieve their goals for functional rehabilitation using manual therapy and exercise prescription. She loves being outside with her family and dog hiking and biking.
Tiffanie Chu, PT, DPT
Tiffanie was born and raised in the greater Seattle area and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology-Physiology at the University of Washington in 2016. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020 at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. She has a variety of clinical experience in Illinois, California, and Washington, and has presented workshops for low back pain in local community centers. Tiffanie has a strong passion in orthopedics and believes in providing personalized care to guide patients to engage in activities they love in their highest level of performance. She strives to not only provide high-quality treatment for her patients but to also supply them with the knowledge and tools to put them in control of their well-being. When not in the clinic, she loves hiking, running, pilates, singing, traveling, and trying more types of food than she should.
Christy Green, OTR/L, CHT
Christy grew up in the Puget Sound area and received her bachelors of science in occupational therapy from The University of Puget Sound in 2000. She started her occupational therapy career in the United States Army, serving on active duty for four years at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. While in the Army, she earned a special designation as an Upper Extremity Neuromusculoskeletal Evaluator. She then relocated to Washington State and has been working at Cascade Rehabilitation since 2004. Christy earned the distinguished designation as a Certified Hand Therapist in 2007. Since then she has continued to advance her clinical skills by attending advanced hand training seminars and with regular review of current peer reviewed literature. She is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. In addition to spending time with her husband and three children, Christy enjoys singing with her church's worship team and with the Mill Creek Chorale.
Robynn Oczkewicz, OTR/L, CHT
Robynn grew up living in various places in the United States and Europe as part of a military family. She fell in love with occupational therapy while completing her Bachelor's of Science at the University of Idaho. The year 2000 brought Robynn to the beautiful pacific northwest and the University of Puget Sound to complete her Masters in Occupational Therapy. During her education, she developed an interest in injury care as well as injury prevention. Not long after graduation in 2002, she came to Cascade Rehabilitation and has worked at each clinic throughout her years with the company. During this time, Robynn developed a passion for understanding the mechanics of the upper extremity. She went on to attend a prestigious Hand Therapy Fellowship at the Philadelphia Hand Center in early 2008. When eligible later in 2008, she passed the exam and has successfully completed study and work requirements to maintain her certification. She currently works part time closer to home also treating upper extremity injuries in outpatient therapy at Skagit Valley Hospital. Robynn balances her passion for working with patients with her love of being at home with her three young sons, working in the garden and hanging out with her chickens.
Bio Coming Soon.
Andrea Vos, PTA
During Andrea's career as a dancer and fitness instructor, she became increasingly interested in helping people attain and improve wellness through movement and natural means. Her experience as a Certified Personal Trainer and as a Chiropractic Assistant provided a great introduction, but never fully addressed the complete picture of why someone is having pain or experiencing difficulty executing a movement properly and then how to solve this more comprehensively. She decided to go back to school and become a Physical Therapist Assistant in order to work hands-on with people as individuals, each with their unique needs and goals, and make a positive impact by teaching them how to allow their bodies to heal themselves. She is fortunate to be a part of the team at Cascade – Silver Lake and to work part-time at our sister clinic, Summit in Snohomish, as she is regularly exposed to new and different ideas and techniques from a variety of experienced Physical Therapists. Additionally, she enjoys the opportunities to advance and expand her skills both as a PTA and a Group Fitness Instructor with continuing education courses, such as Muscle Energy Technique, PNF, and different fitness formats. Outside of the clinic, she specializes in teaching Barre fitness classes which are a huge complement to the principles of rehab exercise and provide a safe environment for students to learn stability and core control as well as sculpt their figures. In her spare time, she enjoys taking and teaching dance classes, "dinking", reading, bike riding, hiking, and traveling both internationally and exploring the beautiful PACNW. After relocating to Seattle from Chicago in 2011 with her amazing fiancée, Mohamed, she is happy that her immediate family is now all within reasonable driving distance from each other for the first time in many years, including her step-children, whom are best described as "awesome".
Linda Shuger, LMT
Graduated from Seattle Massage School and became licensed in 1994. I've been with Cascade Rehab at their Colby, Harbour Pt., and Silverlake locations since 1998. Started in the PT department and soon moved over to OT/Hand Therapy full time. OT allowed me to use my massage skills daily which I am thankful for and enjoy very much. I've worked with the best hand therapists over the years and I've learned so much from all of them! My non-work time is dedicated to my family, my 2 cats Joey and Gabby, animal activism, music, whale watching, beach time at Picnic Pt., and naps.
Maria Green, LMT
Maria has been practicing locally as a medical massage practitioner for over 17 years. She graduated from Ashmead School of Massage in 2003. Maria has worked in various facilities with experience in maternity, post surgical, physical rehabilitation and spa treatments. She strongly believes that communication and honesty is key to meeting treatment goals. Maria exhibits great care and concern for her clients and enjoys making clients feel safe and comfortable. Her hobbies include cooking, exercising, gardening and spending time with my family, cats, dogs, and fish included!
Dave Cagle, PT, DPT, Clinic Director
Dave started practice at Cascade Rehabilitation in 2018 after graduating from the University of Texas Medical Branch with a doctorate in physical therapy. A native of Texas, Dave moved to Washington to escape the heat and explore the beauty of the PNW. Dave served in the US Army as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, receiving numerous awards for his service during overseas operations while gaining a wealth of experience in healthcare. An undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin provided Dave with a solid foundation in scientific research and fuels his desire to provide evidence-based care to his patients. Current areas of interest include sports rehab, vestibular rehab, and foot and ankle rehab. Dave is currently working to earn certifications in manual therapy and vestibular therapy. Outside of work, Dave can be found skiing the steeps, backpacking the North Cascades, or hunting for DB Cooper.
Jordan Heisler, PTA
Jordan graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Minor in Media Analysis from Arizona State University in 2011. He then obtained his Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Whatcom Community College in 2016. Jordan was introduced to the field of physical therapy for the first time as a high school athlete. Even though it wasn't always fun, the overall experience was quite positive which is what prompted him to pursue a career path as a PTA. Jordan loves this field of work because he gets to interact and build rapport with a very diverse population. He believes the best part of his job is being involved in a patient's road to recovery (working closely with each person to help maximize their potential) so that they can achieve both their short and long-term goals. He has been a big Seattle sports fan since childhood. In addition to his passion for the Seahawks and Mariners, Jordan is a big advocate of bringing the Sonics back to Seattle. He also loves to travel – whether it's visiting family in different parts of the country or flying to watch the Seahawks play on the road. In his spare time, you can find Jordan in the kitchen cooking, barbecuing outside on the grill, shooting hoops, attending sporting events, playing Madden on Xbox, or hanging out with friends.
Monday, Wednesday: 7:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 6:30am-7:00pm
Spine Rehabilitation and Extremities
Running Rehabilitation Program
Chronic/Persistent pain
Dale Hoistad, PT, CMPT, CHP, FAAOMPT, Clinic Director
Dale has been practicing in the Mukilteo/Everett area for 30 years. He has completed 3 long-term post graduate certifications beginning with a year-long Fellowship Residency in the San Francisco Bay Area. He then went on to complete a long-term Hellerwork Training program which includes manual treatment of the myofascial system. The latest certification was a Level III proficiency through The North American Institute of Manual Therapy and he's currently focusing on additional courses from the Institute of Physical Art. Dale is a Lifetime Fellow in the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, bicycling, hiking/backpacking and trying to keep up with his wife and teenage children.
Robert C. Rinke, PT, DC, FAAOMPT
Robert practices as a physical therapist and Doctor of Chiropractic. He received his Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California and Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West. He also earned a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a Masters degree in Kinesiology from the University of Washington. Dr. Rinke's training includes the six-month Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) residency at Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center, Vallejo, CA, the Folsom Physical Therapy Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) Residency, Folsom, CA, and Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, San Jose, CA. In 1991 Dr. Rinke passed the final examination in the Kaltenborn-Evjenth Nordic System for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist (OMPT) according to the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT) standards. In 1994 Dr. Rinke was named one of the first full Fellows in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) and is now a lifetime Fellow. Dr. Rinke has taught short courses in PNF and OMT since 1986.
Natalie B. Lew, PT
Natalie earned her physical therapy degree at California State University, Northridge in 1981. Ms. Lew completed the three-month residency program in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) at Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation in Vallejo, CA in 1982 and emphasized treating neurological rehab patients early in her career. In 1984 she became interested in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) and moved to the Sacramento, CA area to further her training. Ms. Lew successfully completed the year-long Folsom Physical Therapy Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) Program in 1987, and repeated it in residency in 1988 while working in the area as Orthopedic Clinical Specialist at an area hospital outpatient clinic. She has taught short courses in PNF since 1984, and OMT since 1990.
Devin Jacques, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Devin Jacques was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Arizona State University in 2008. He then attended occupational therapy school at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona where he received his Master's in Occupational Therapy in 2011. It was at Midwestern University where Devin began to develop his passion for treating the upper extremity. Devin has worked as an occupational therapist for the last 7 years in Phoenix, Arizona, Green Bay, Wisconsin, and most recently in Denver, Colorado. He has spent the last 6 years as a hand therapist and received his CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission in November 2017. He is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) as well. Devin specializes in the treatment of various orthopedic conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder including custom orthotic fabrication for the hand, wrist and elbow. He provides current evidence-based treatments, focusing on providing quality and individualized treatments for his patients. Devin continues to grow as a hand therapist working towards his certification in orthopedic manual therapy (COMT) for the upper extremity. Devin has recently moved from Denver, CO to Whidbey Island with his wife Jenna to be closer to family and to reap all the benefits of living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. When he is not at work, Devin loves to ski, hike, and golf as well as spend time with his wife and their boxer, Charles.
Elizabeth Peterson, DPT
Liz has been with Cascade since graduating from the University of Puget Sound with a doctorate in physical therapy. She enjoys working with patients of all backgrounds, using manual therapy and exercise prescription to help them return to the activities that matter most to them. Prior to becoming a physical therapist she was a cycling coach, and she enjoys teaching and empowering patients to reach their personal goals. She is currently pursuing a certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. In her spare time she is an avid runner, cyclist, and climber.
Hailey Garcia, PTA
Hailey has been practicing as a Physical Therapist Assistant since 2014 after graduating Pima Medical Institute's Physical Therapist Assistant program in Seattle, WA. Since graduation she has spent her time practicing in an outpatient orthopedic setting and continuing her education through mentorship programs. In 2017 she became a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. She was also recognized through the APTA for attaining the PTA Advanced Proficiency of Orthopedics Certification after a year of course work, testing and clinical mentorship. When not at work Hailey spends time with her husband and son enjoying all that the beautiful PNW has to offer.
Monday-Friday: 7:00am- 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am- 1:00pm
Nick Carter, PT, DPT, COMT, Clinic Director
Why I'm a Physical Therapist: I knew early on I wanted to be a physical therapist when I began having chronic ankle sprains and started going to PT myself. MY PT made a big impact on my life and helped me to gain stability and strength that propelled me to greater heights in my sports. The ability to impact people's lives in a positive way and allow them to achieve their personal goals has continued to push me to be a better physical therapist.
Continuing Education Commitment: My continuing education interests include completing a fellowship in manual therapy. I am also pursuing certification in additional spinal techniques for the state of Washington. I believe in continuously expanding my knowledge to include new research, and to prevent an atrophied mind. The stagnant mind gets left behind.
Personal Interests: My personal interests are varied including playing and watching sports, reading, hiking, swimming, hunting, fishing, television, and most importantly, spending time with friends and family.
Educational Background: I graduated from WSU Vancouver with honors and earned a B.S. in Biology. I then completed my DPT at Eastern Washington University.
Patrick McKilligan, PT
Patrick is originally from Vancouver, Canada. He received his B.S. from University of Puget Sound. He specializes in treating the spine, low back, sacroiliac joints and the neck. Patrick is a dedicated runner and enjoys gardening.
Kirsti Griffin, PT
Kirsti is originally from Portland, Oregon and she obtained her Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Washington. She has been practicing Physical Therapy in an Everett orthopedic outpatient clinic for over 25 years. Kirsti enjoys working with all patients and feels fortunate to learn something new on a daily basis. She strives to help her patients optimize their functional rehabilitation potential through her manual skills and exercise prescription. She has co-developed Cascade's aquatic therapy program which continues to grow and serve her diverse patient population. Away from the clinic, she can be found outside. She loves to run and walk through the neighborhood, cheer for her daughters and enjoy the Pacific Northwest waters boating with her husband.
Jessica Sved, PT, DPT
Jessica grew up on Whidbey Island and completed her bachelor's degree in human physiology at Gonzaga University. After taking a year off, she completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Creighton University and graduated at the top of her class with honors. Jessica loves treating all injuries but is especially passionate about working with the geriatric population and treating vestibular disorders. She loves helping people maximize their potential through personalized holistic care and takes time to educate patients to help them feel empowered in their rehabilitation journey. In her spare time, she enjoys running and hiking with her husband and dog, as well as playing tennis, pickleball, going to the movies and exploring new restaurants.
Kylee Hilde, PTA
Kylee grew up in Lake Stevens and graduated from Western Washington University with her bachelors of science in Kinesiology and a minor in sports psychology. She went on to further her education to become a physical therapist assistant from Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Kylee grew up laying volleyball and tennis and is now assistant coaching high school volleyball. In her spare time she enjoys traveling the United States with her fiance and has made it her personal goal to see all 50 states. Additionally, to stay active, she makes time for hiking and biking on local trails. She is extremely passionate about health and well being and incorporates that passion into her practice as a physical therapist assistant.


Root canal therapy is a treatment that dentists often recommend before resorting to tooth extraction of a diseased tooth. There are a number of dental problems that may call for a root canal. If you're having tooth pain or just want to learn how to avoid root canal-related problems, find out how Dr. Mehr Tucker can help you at her Rockville, MD office.
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Major Museum Events: Professional leadership, new permanent exhibitions and improvements to existing
Opening of Living Museum of Religious Culture.
Tenth anniversary celebrations.
Unveiling ceremony and opening of the Life Education Centre.
Collaboration with the Mexican Trade Services Documentation and Cultural Office in Taiwan for two weeks of activities celebrating the Mexican Festival of the Dead.
09 Chiang Shao-Ying appointed curator.
Han Pao-teh steps down as curator and is named lifelong honorary curator.
07 Beginning of second run of "Forest of Love—A Quest for Fantastical Beasts" special exhibition. This area henceforth becomes a permanent exhibition in the Children's Hall.
01 First run of "Travelling through Love in Fantasy Fiction", a children's special exhibition.
11 First local history exhibition: Dreams of Zhonghe Village— A History of Zhonghe and Yonghe from 1626 to 1958.
07 Opening of Flower Garland World panoramic multimedia projection dome.
Opening of the "Virtual Shrine—Miniature Religious Buildings", which becomes a permanent exhibition.
02 Renovation of interactive multimedia installation at the Hall of Life Travel.
Appointment of museum's first curator, Han Pao-the. Mr Han plans to realize the museum's founding philosophy and transform it into an instrument for social cultural education.
Opening of the Museum of World Religions.
Collaboration and Interaction with International Museums and NGOs
Visit to the museum by the Cross-Straits Buddhist Cultural Exchange Delegation, comprising the State Administration for Religious Affairs, the Buddhist Association of China and the Buddhist Association of the Republic of China.
Museum holds joint forum in collaboration with Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society, the Department of Philosophy at Peking University and the US-based Fetzer Institute. The forum, entitled "Compassion and Forgiveness—A Dialogue with Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism and Modern Thinking", takes place at the Cultural Exchange Centre at Peking University.
Visit to the museum by winners of the 16th Fervent Global Love of Lives Medal.
05 Collaboration with the Wang Yung-ching Educational Foundation on the "23 million people Happy College" project, which seeks to spread life education, culture and art. Two thousand students and teachers from rural schools in the Greater Taipei area were invited to the museum to take part in free life education activities.
Hao Dongchen, head of the Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage, leads a delegation from Capital Museum to visit the MWR. In November 2011, the MWR holds an exhibition: "Wisdom & Avataṁsaka: Capital Museum Buddhist Treasures". In December 2011, Capital Museum holds a partner exhibition: "Taipei Museum of World Religions Religious Art and Culture".
05 Visit to the museum by winners of the 14th Fervent Global Love of Lives Medal.
02 Abdallah Ben Abdel Mohsen At-Turki, General Secretary of the Muslim World League, leads a delegation to Taiwan to meet with our founder and visit the museum.
Museum puts on a Spring Prayer Ceremony Tea Party, with guests including the then Vice President Vincent C. Siew, foreign diplomats and honoured guests from all religions.
11 The museum's exhibition "Bodhisattva of Mercy: Explore Avalokitesvara" is invited to the 8th Mount Putuo Guanyin Culture Festival in Zhoushan (Zhejiang, China).
11 In celebration of our eighth year, the museum mounts the "Bodhisattva of Mercy: Explore Avalokitesvara" special exhibition. Many honoured guests who helped with the building of the museum gather and give guidance, including former Vice President Annette Lu, Premier Wu Den-yih, Deputy Commissioner of Taipei County Tsai Chiia-fu, legislator Lin Te-Fu, Wu Po-hsiung, Huang Kun-huei, Steven S W Huang, deputy head of the Mengjia Longshan Temple.
07 Museum sets up summer internships (which continue to this day) in collaboration with the Department of Early Childhood and Family Education at National Taipei University of Education.
President Ma Ying-jeou and the First Lady visit the museum to see the Han Pao-teh Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition.
Museum holds an Interfaith Spring Prayer Ceremony, inviting religious representatives from Taiwan, foreign diplomatic envoys and Taiwanese government officials to pray for world peace and human well-being. The annual ceremony continues to this day.
12 Visit to the museum by Phra Phommunee, first assistant Saṅgharāja of Thailand, and the monks of the exalted Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Temple.
Internship agreement signed with the Department of Religious Culture and Organization Management at Aletheia University.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Mplio Tutu visits the museum and expresses his approval of the values and philosophy behind it.
Museum's application to join the Taipei County Museum Family (now the New Taipei City Museum Family) is successful. The museum will support the promotion of local history and local culture.
Participation in the Taipei Children's Art Festival, a yearly collaboration that continues to this day.
02 As part of the "Little Angels Programme", special needs students are given free trips and admission to "Forest of Love—A Quest for Fantastical Beasts". The programme continues to this day.
10 Collaboration with Taishin Bank on their Arts Card (a credit card that supports the National Culture and Arts Foundation).
09 Museum takes part in the Taoyuan County Religious Culture Fair.
Collaboration with Franz Collection to create a range of MWR souvenirs in lucite.
04 Running of the "Taiwan Painted Clay Art Programme" commissioned by the National Center for Traditional Arts.
04 Running of the "Cross-Straits Painted Clay Buddhist Art Programme" commissioned by the National Center for Traditional Arts.
Participation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "NGO International Exchange Exhibition".
2003~2011 MWR Development Foundation, Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society Foundation and United Daily News jointly hold the 2nd New Century Religious Literature Award, which continues to this day.
11 Prayers at the General Assembly for World Religious Harmony Day. Museum anniversary.
MWR Development Foundation, Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society Foundation, Central Daily News and the College of Social Sciences at National Chengchi University jointly hold the first New Century Religious Literature Award.
Research: Digital Research Programme
Museum commissions the National Taiwan University of Arts to apply to the Council for Cultural Affairs to carry out a project titled "Belief—A Project Exploring Taiwanese Folk Beliefs Digital Archive Added Value Project". The application is approved. The project will look for creative ways to use traditional heritage relics.
Implementation of the "2006 Local Cultural Museums Project" and "Daoism Hanging Scrolls Digital Archive Project", under the direction of the Council for Cultural Affairs and Taipei County Government.
Implementation of the "National Cultural Database Project: MWR Taiwanese Folk Religions Digital Archive" under the direction of the Council for Cultural Affairs. The database will be publicly accessible from the following year.
Research Seminars (only those held in Taiwan)
Tenth annual MWR International Research Forum.
Second Special Cross-Straits Lecture Series on the Religious Significance of Repentance 2009 held in collaboration with Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society and the preparatory office of the University of World Religions.
The MWR Development Foundation holds the 2008 Globalization and Spiritual Traditions and the Ninth International Muslim–Buddhist Dialogue Forum in collaboration with the College of International Affairs at National Chengchi University, UNESCO, Elijah Interfaith Institute and the Global Family for Love and Peace.
2008 Special Cross-Straits Lecture Series on the Religious Significance of Repentance, in collaboration with Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society and the preparatory office of the University of World Religions.
2004 Sister Cities International Conference—Spirituality and Sustainable Ecology: Water, Our Common Origin.
MWR works with the School of Culture Resources at Taipei National University of the Arts to hold the Shanxi Clay Art Academic Forum.
08 MWR organizes the "Religious Culture and Religious Studies in Globalization" cross-straits research seminar.
08 MWR holds a research seminar on "Non-Profit Organization Management and Financial Planning, A Case Study of the MWR" with the Taiwan Research Institute.
02 MWR holds a forum on museum culture.
Periodicals and Other Publications
"Peace and Happiness" research project and documentary.
MWR tenth anniversary commemorative issue.
Journey of Life: The Five Stages of Life, life education for junior high school students.
"Bodhisattva of Mercy: Explore Avalokitesvara" exhibition catalogue. The Extension of Beauty life education series (three books).
Living with Integrity life education series (three books).
MWR Virtual Shrine—Foguang Temple pop-up book, Life Education: Suicide Prevention.
2006 The Five Stages of Life Curriculum Design: Using MWR in Elementary School Curricula, Study Handbook for MWR Bronze Exhibition for Children, MWR Virtual Shrine—Chartres Cathedral pop-up book, inaugural issue of the biannual periodical Life Education.
2005 A Quest for Fantastical Beasts (illustrated book for children), Pursuing Good Fortune: Taiwanese Folk Cultural Artifacts exhibition catalogue.
2004 The Five Stages of Life: Life Education Handbook (Using the MWR's Journey of Life Hall for Teaching), Love and Life Education illustrated book series, Shanxi Clay Art exhibition catalogue, The Garden of Life: Life Education Exhibition at the MWR and Teaching Materials for Junior High and Elementary Schools (expanded version), Guide to the Museum of World Religions (Chinese and English versions), Culture in Zhonghe and Yonghe.
2002 Virtual Shrine—Miniature Religious MWR Buildings exhibition catalogue.
Treasures at the Museum of World Religions, Personal Sacred Objects of the Dalai Lama exhibition catalogue, inaugural issue of the quarterly New Century Religious Studies.
Indra's Net: MWR Inaugural Commemoration Publication, Getting to Know the Museum of World Religions.
MWR publications printed and sent them to libraries and educational institutions in Taiwan. The practice continues to this day.
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Q: Fire DropDownList SelectedIndexChanged event when using JQuery-UI Autocomplete I'd like to post back to the server when my combobox changes value (ideally with an AJAX call in an update panel - but one thing at a time).  I'm using the I'm using the jQuery UI AutoComplete Combobox and, unfortunately, it's interferring with the change event as I'm not changing the drop down list directly.
I'm using the implementation detailed here.
Here are some choice snippets
HTML Body Code
<span class="ui-widget">
    <asp:DropDownList ID="cboLang" runat="server" AutoPostBack="True">
        <asp:ListItem Value="ActionScript">ActionScript</asp:ListItem>
        <asp:ListItem Value="AppleScript">AppleScript</asp:ListItem>
        <asp:ListItem Value="Asp">Asp</asp:ListItem>
    </asp:DropDownList>
</span>

Autocomplete Javascript
This is the autocomplete js that exexutes whenever a selection has been made.  It will always run the function _removeIfInvalid
this._on(this.input, {
    autocompleteselect: function (event, ui) {
        ui.item.option.selected = true;
        this._trigger("select", event, {
            item: ui.item.option
        });
    },

    autocompletechange: "_removeIfInvalid"
});

Server Side Code
Protected Sub cboLang_SelectedIndexChanged(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) _
        Handles cboLang.SelectedIndexChanged
    'DO OTHER STUFF HERE
    Dim alert = String.Format("alert('{0}');", "Hi")
    ScriptManager.RegisterStartupScript(Me, Me.GetType, "DropDownChange", alert, True)
End Sub

Generated Code
When an ASP.NET renders the page with the attached event, it produces the following code
<script type="text/javascript">
//<![CDATA[
var theForm = document.forms['ctl00'];
if (!theForm) {
    theForm = document.ctl00;
}
function __doPostBack(eventTarget, eventArgument) {
    if (!theForm.onsubmit || (theForm.onsubmit() != false)) {
        theForm.__EVENTTARGET.value = eventTarget;
        theForm.__EVENTARGUMENT.value = eventArgument;
    theForm.submit();
    }
}
//]]>
</script>

<select id="cboLang" onchange="javascript:setTimeout('__doPostBack(\'cboLang\',\'\')', 0)"
    name="cboLang" style="display: none;">

Question
Where can I go about making changes to ensure that with each update to the autcomplete input, I can trigger a server event?

A: There are a couple things that are helpful for answering this question.  One is to take a look at JQuery-UI's own documentation on this function:
// Initialize the autocomplete with the select callback specified:
$( ".selector" ).autocomplete({  select: function( event, ui ) {}});
// Bind an event listener to the autocompleteselect event:
$( ".selector" ).on( "autocompleteselect", function( event, ui ) {} );

Essentially, what needs to happen, is something needs to signal a callback when the item has been selected (either from the menu or by typing and getting an exact match).
We can do this by modifying the default functionality demonstrated on the autocomplete page:
this._on( this.input, {
  autocompleteselect: function( event, ui ) {
    ui.item.option.selected = true;
    this._trigger( "select", event, {
      item: ui.item.option
    });
  },
  autocompletechange: "_removeIfInvalid"
});

This code attaches listeneres on the select and change events and runs the inline defined function and the _removeIfInvalid function whenever those events fire (respectively)
By implementing the following changes we can do a postback when a valid selection has been made:
//attach listeners
this._on(this.input, {
  autocompleteselect: "_selectFromMenu",
  autocompletechange: "_removeIfInvalid"
});

Will get called anytime an item is selected from the menu:
_selectFromMenu: function (event, ui) {
  ui.item.option.selected = true;
  this._trigger("select", event, {
      item: ui.item.option
    });
  __doPostBack('', '');
},

Will get called any time the text changes:
_removeIfInvalid: function (event, ui) {

  // Selected an item, automatically valid, post back
  if (ui.item) {
    __doPostBack('', '');
    return;
  }

  // Search for a match (case-insensitive)
  var value = this.input.val(),
    valueLowerCase = value.toLowerCase(),
    valid = false;
  this.element.children("option").each(function () {
      if ($(this).text().toLowerCase() === valueLowerCase) {
        this.selected = valid = true;
        return false;
      }
    });

  // Found a match, post back
  if (valid) {
    __doPostBack('', '');
    return;
  }

  // Remove invalid value...

Here's a jsfiddle with the complete code changes, although __doPostBack is commented out because it is not being handled by anything
A couple further note:

*

*I'm calling __doPostBack, but I'm relying on that method being available because of asp.net event handling generated code.

*In order to initialize the combo box, you have to call $("#combobox").combobox();.  Make sure that whatever is preforming that operation is still getting called on the return from the post back, otherwise the functionality will not come back.  This is one thing to work past if you're using the code asynchronously in an update panel.

A: Instead of __doPostBack(this.element.attr('name'), '');
write
  if (this.element.attr('onchange') != undefined &&        this.element.attr('onchange').indexOf("__doPostBack") >= 0)
                        __doPostBack(this.element.attr('name'), '');

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On Tuesday, April 23, the baseball team will be having FAN appreciation day at the ball park. They will be giving away shirts to fans and hot dogs to a limited amount of students! It is a WHITE out at the ball park that day please come dressed in white and support your Bears!


You probably know the song of Simon and Garfunkel, in which they say: "like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down..." I just wondered, if you could be so kind to explain the meaning of these words to me.
Thank you very much for your question. Now, as Britain is surrounded by water this had led to a lot of idioms which have to do with the sea. And very often idioms, images, metaphors or other stylistic devices are used by songwriters to hide or to disguise their message.
And that is the case with Simon and Garfunkel's "bridge over troubled water". The meaning of the expression "troubled water" is fairly easy to guess. It describes a difficult time. We sometimes use it in the plural "troubled waters".
Paul's bicycle shop was doing well but then it ran into troubled waters.
In the song you hear the singer talk about himself being a bridge over troubled water, someone who helps you over a difficult time. What is meant in the song is, "don't worry, I'm there."
The expression "water under the bridge" means: what's happened is passed. It's no longer worth thinking or worrying about. It's like water under the bridge.
So, I hope you are not confused and if so, on a higher level. Mind troubled waters and if you have any more questions, you're welcome!


Changed the oil on my car this morning. Heading up to Boston today to go look for an apartment/housing, as well as to go to the X Developers Conference - hooray!
Something about doing an oil change is satisfying. I don't know exactly what it is, though. Just feels good. I'm also glad to note that my car appears to not be burning oil, which may have something to do with my satisfaction.
Oh, and I got hired by Red Hat.


The auto maintain feature is a useful tool to utilize for the everyday operation of your camera. The auto maintain feature allows your device to automatically overwrite or stop the recording of new information retained onto a microSD card. For more information on how to utilize this feature, refer to the information provided below.
Step 1: Log into the web user interface for your device on a laptop or computer. For more information how to access the web user interface (web UI) for your device, click here.
Step 2: In the web UI, navigate to Setup>>Storage>>Record Control.
Pack Duration: This field allows the user to set how many minutes each file is comprised of.
Pre-event Record: This field allows the user to specify how many seconds before an event should be recorded.
options are Auto, Manual, and Off.
Record Stream: This dropdown box allows the user to specify which stream to record. The options are main stream and sub stream.
Step 3: To set your device to automatically overwrite existing data when the microSD card is full, select Overwrite in the Disk Full field. If you would like the device to stop recording when it is full, select Stop.
Step 4: To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.


James Gallogly, former oil executive, emerged from a closed search as the board of regents' pick for OU president.
James Gallogly will assume the role of University of Oklahoma president July 1.
In early February, Dean Suzette Grillot penned an open letter to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, respectfully requesting they release names of the finalists for the University of Oklahoma president and provide an opportunity for university stakeholders to engage with those under consideration to lead the state's flagship university.
"We have looked forward to public conversations about how our future leader will build on President Boren's many accomplishments, as well as how the next OU president will address the challenges we face as an institute of higher education," Grillot wrote.
More than 330 faculty members added their signatures to the open letter. About a month later, the board of regents held back-to-back special meetings in closed-door executive sessions and interviewed seven finalists. Two weeks later, the board of regents posted a special meeting agenda for March 26. The agenda listed one item: the appointment of a president.
On March 26, thirty minutes after the board of regents entered executive session and remained in session, a text message alert notified the university community that James "Jim" Gallogly was named the 14th president of the University of Oklahoma.
Two hours later, the university community had its first chance to hear from Gallogly, a longtime energy company executive and major donor. At an introduction ceremony on the Norman campus, University of Oklahoma Board of Regents Chairman Clay Bennett praised the 65-year-old OU College of Law alumnus for his business expertise and love of the university.
With the exception of the board of regents, it was the first time the university community had heard the next OU president share their vision for the future.
The board of regents conducted a closed president search, meaning only members of the board, search committee members and select university administration discussed the task of selecting the next president in closed-door meetings. The secrecy has left students, staff and faculty members with many questions.
Once again, Grillot, with input from other faculty, penned an open letter. This time, it was sent to Gallogly, asking how his experience as an oil executive would influence his decisions as president; how he would handle decreased appropriations from the state, among other questions.
Trends in higher education highlight that not many students and faculty get the opportunity to interact with finalists prior to a governing board announcing their pick for president, said Frank LoMonte, director of Brechner Center, a Florida freedom of information think tank, and nine-year executive director of the nonprofit Student Press Law Center.
"If you go back 20 or 30 years ago, it was unthinkable that you would hire a president without, at the bare minimum, bringing several finalists to campus," LoMonte said.
Governing boards of public universities argue that their closed searches attract the best candidates because it offers privacy. Boren, OU's 13th president, shared this view in a February statement to The Oklahoma Daily, known as OU Daily, the student newspaper.
Boren contended that through the search committee, which was comprised of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members, the university community had a voice in the process.
The search committee worked closely with the regents' hired search firm, Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates. Contracted search firms operate out of the public view, providing candidates guaranteed secrecy. Committee members sign strict confidentiality agreements.
Researcher Judith Wilde at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government found that about 92 percent of public university presidential searches are now conducted using search firms. In the same study, researchers found during the 1975-1976 academic year, only 2 percent of universities employed search firms.
Governing boards, which are often comprised of business people, tend to employee corporate-style headhunters, which are widely used in the business world, said Wilde.
The selection and evaluation of a university president is the most important job by a governing board, Wilde contended.
"Think about it this way: This is a public office," Wilde said.
Since Boren announced his retirement, OU Daily reporters have followed closely the process of picking a president, producing dozens of articles alluding to its secrecy and reporting the university community's response.
"When that article went out, the response to it — I don't want to say surprising — we saw how many students and faculty alike did care," Hazelrigg said.
On March 10, when the board of regents entered into executive session to interview candidates, university police asked OU Daily reporter Anna Bauman to leave a hallway at the OUHSC library. Hazelrigg explained that by standing in the hallway, Bauman could potentially see candidates enter and leave meetings with the governing board. University police asked media to wait in the lobby, where there was no chance to see a candidate.
Gallogly, who notably gave a sizable donation to OU's college of engineering, is the former chairman and chief executive officer of LyondellBasell, a company he guided out of bankruptcy. He also served nearly 30 years in executive roles with energy companies.
In Oklahoma, Gallogly joins Burns Hargis, a well-known name in legal and business circles who became Oklahoma State University president in 2008 and also entered the president's office new to academia. Oklahoma City University Board of Trustees recently named Martha Burger, an energy executive, as its president.
These days, while a majority of university presidents come from academia, 15 percent come from backgrounds outside of higher education, according to a 2016 American Council on Education report.
Regardless of the new president's background, a closed presidential search could be the reason a new president struggles, explained LoMonte.
For example, in February, Sam Olens, a former Georgia attorney general, stepped down as Kennesaw State University president after a year. Olens entered the office amid complaints by some that he got the job through political connections rather than qualifications. He was highly criticized for his response to a cheerleader protest scandal last fall.
On July 1, Gallogly assumes the role as OU president. He views his early days in office as a chance to be a student again, learning from faculty and students.Many on the OU campus don't want to wait until July. Grillot, the dean leading efforts around a public forum with the new president, is hopeful that the university community can learn from Gallogly before his first day.


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and has failed to teach us the happiness of not having things.
I hope this Sunday finds you and yours happy and healthy.
Here's my thought for the day – Enjoy simplicity.
I find simplicity especially necessary in a world that has inundated us with "things".
Overstimulation from media, family, friends, work, social life and home life can become maddening.
Some time ago, we as a family decided to take a step back and try to "quiet" some of the noise.
Low and behold it has worked. Immediately our close little family became even closer and the noise seemed to quiet itself.
My prayer for you and your family this beautiful Sunday is that you find just the right balance of simplicity to fit your life.
Until next time…Whatever's good for your soul…do that!


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La médecine avant, pendant et après l'Holocauste
Recognizing the Past in the Present: New Studies on Medicine before, during, and after the Holocaust
Sabine Hildebrandt, Miriam Offer, Michael A. Grodin (Editors)
Publisher : Berghahn Books; 1st edition (December 11, 2020)
Language: : English
Following decades of silence about the involvement of doctors, medical researchers and other health professionals in the Holocaust and other National Socialist (Nazi) crimes, scholars in recent years have produced a growing body of research that reveals the pervasive extent of that complicity. This interdisciplinary collection of studies presents documentation of the critical role medicine played in realizing the policies of Hitler's regime. It traces the history of Nazi medicine from its roots in the racial theories of the 1920s, through its manifestations during the Nazi period, on to legacies and continuities from the postwar years to the present.


I never really look back on life, I just wonder what's next.
From humble beginnings, Rob Mundle has forged a career as one of the world's leading sail writers and authors.
It's a pearler of a day to be interviewing renowned writer/promoter/raconteur Rob Mundle, OAM, though rarely are there 'down' times for a media man with the Midas touch and a serendipitous knack for being in the right place at the right moment.
With the ink barely dry on a new Matthew Flinders-inspired hardcover, and his Bligh tome spawning a bounty of its own, the 66-year-old scribe has just fielded another publishing offer that will keep him busy for the next year.
He's more ebullient than ever; rightfully so when you can stroll from one assignment to the next and be paid to do what you adore.
As we talk, sunlight bathes the rooftop balcony of Mundle's Southport apartment of eight years, for which he has just netted a handsome sale price. There is languid warmth in the air and in his voice, the voice of yachting, as he explains that he and partner Prue can now escape the madding Gold Coast crowd for quieter parts south.
Most yachties would know the name if not the face, as Mundle has covered every major race or regatta, for every medium, over the past 50 years … while also promoting quite a few of his own.
In the most eclectic of careers he's been everything from TV weatherman to Bondy biographer, always chipping away at the fringe, embracing fresh challenges as eagerly as his lungs engulf a sea breeze.
He's now relishing being on the other side of the microphone for this interview. I, on the other hand, swim in a pool of self-doubt because the most difficult profile to write is one of a fellow writer – can you possibly do justice to the story of a story-teller?
They know the tricks of the trade, answer the next question even before it's posed, so I fear for the candid, guard-dropping one-liner as Mundle measures out the tempo and timbre like the pro that he is.
The rewards, however, soon flow in the form of eloquence and insight. Preconceptions disperse in the breeze, never to taint the yarn. I see glimpses of a man who genuinely loves life and people, yet who struggles with personal titles … even for his business card.
Mundle was raised on Sydney's northern beaches, post-war. His father was a merchant seaman with 20 quid to his name when he met and married Rob's mum. They squeezed into a two-bedroom duplex with Rob's grandfather and uncle and spawned two other boys, Dennis and Bruce.
Rob's grandfather was a true mentor and character. He put his age up to fight in the Boer War and reduced his age to go to World War I. He survived Gallipoli, Egypt and the Western Front and according to his grandson was a trueblue, salt-of-the-earth Aussie.
Early photos of a three-year-old Rob show him perched in a backyard boat with a broomstick and bed sheet, replicating the feats of his squarerigger forebears. He slept on the open veranda, sharing a bunk with Dennis, up until the age of seven when the family moved to Collaroy Plateau.
Mundle left Narrabeen High School without a clue about what to do next. He'd devour the Daily Mirror newspaper looking for inspiration, until finally it came to him – he rang the paper to ask for a job.
He was interviewed the following Monday and immediately began work as a copy boy. When Rupert Murdoch started The Australian in 1964, Mundle was one of two copy boys sent to the Canberra bureau. He stood in the print room when the first edition of the national paper rolled hot off the press.
At the time, Blanche d'Alpuget – future wife of Bob Hawke – was writing a half-page boating column for the Sunday Mirror, and she offered Mundle the job during her holidays.
In 1964, he covered the first of countless Sydney-Hobart race starts from aboard a mate's homebuilt runabout, which nearly sank off the Heads. Mundle subsequently sailed in three Hobarts, first aboard Apollo in 1975, then in 1979 on Yeoman XXI as part of the British Southern Cross team, and finally in 1981 with Syd Fischer's Ragamuffin.
Further serendipity was in store as skiff legend 'Boy' Messenger, who was friends with Murdoch, suggested Mundle should skipper an 18-Footer sponsored by the Daily Mirror. Mundle jumped at the chance … then jumped onto a trapeze for the first time.
"The 505 world championships were in Adelaide that year and I saw this photo of Paul Elvstrom steering his boat from the trapeze. It occurred to me, 'why can't you do that from an 18?'," Mundle recalls.
"I put another wire and a long tiller extension on the boat. It was a nice nor-easter and the three crew were already on trapeze … I've hooked up and the boat absolutely took off." So did the idea.
While former WA Premier Richard Court is credited with adding wings to an 18, Mundle and his mate John Biddlecombe dabbled with them in 1972 – and have drawings to prove it.
In 1971, with the call of the American yacht racing scene strong, Mundle told his editor that he wanted a year off. He left with a retainer to contribute sailing articles from abroad.
"I arrived in Los Angeles and for my first night in town I slept aboard the maxi Kialoa – it was the only bed available," Mundle says.
From there he joined the Miami-Jamaica race aboard Ondine. As later detailed in his book Hell and High Seas, Mundle was pitched overboard on a black night, 20 miles off Cuba, and he just managed to cling on in the gale conditions.
Once in New York, he found a sailing magazine called One Design& Offshore Yachts man, which carried a feature on little-known Canadian designer Bruce Kirby. "I rang Kirby, who was living in New York, introduced myself and he said: 'I've just designed this little dinghy and we're going to have a demo day – why don't you come out?'," Mundle recalls.
The 4.2m dinghy had been christened the Weekender. They later changed it, sensibly, to the Laser.
"I jumped on what was Laser number 35 and blatted across the bay. As soon as I got back to the beach I said I wanted it for Australia.
Mundle ordered two container loads of Lasers and returned to Sydney to establish Performance Sailcraft as a manufacturing base.
The Laser suited the no-nonsense Aussie way of sailing, requiring both tactical ability and physicality to succeed. Mundle also ramped up the social factor and built a great rapport around the class.
"Too often in this industry boatbuilders think they're marketers. It's easier to be a promoter and find the boatbuilders. The big thing is getting the orders," he says.
At its height, Performance Sailcraft was building 15 Lasers a week. When Cyclone Tracy blew Darwin Sailing Club away, Mundle placed 10 boats on a trailer to start a new fleet in the Territory.
Home for Mundle, at this point, was equally simple – a bohemian boatshed on Pittwater accessible only by tinnie and devoid of luxuries like hot water. It was a step up, albeit slight, from a veranda bed.
With sailing mate Hugh Treharne, he began pondering a crack at the popular JOG keelboat scene. The new but unheralded Farr 727 from New Zealand caught their eye and they ordered what was the first Farr keelboat to reach Australian shores.
Christened Waikikamukau (pronounced why kick a moo cow), the 727 won the national JOG title and just about every other race it entered.
Tragically, the yacht later sank in the hands of a new owner during a JOG race. Three crewmen drowned.
Mundle was out of the Lasers by this stage and running the Rob Mundle Sailboat Centre at The Spit on Sydney Harbour. A 24-footer from the US soon blipped on his radar, with magazine reports suggesting it was blowing rivals into the weeds.
"Kanga Birtles, from yachtbuilders Jarkan, was also aware of the boat, so we decided he'd build them and I'd market them," Mundle says.
Just as the Laser had done, the J24 opened another dimension in sailing. For maximum impact at the Sydney Boat Show, they parked a 911 sportscar beneath the hull and penned the tagline "Porsche of the Seas".
A bigger challenge was convincing wives that this flush-decked flyer could adapt to romantic weekending. "I put the nicest cushions imaginable on it, placed an esky at the bottom of the stairs, and fitted a toilet and stove. We sold seven boats, deposit paid, at that show," Mundle says.
Perish the thought that any J24 would race with such adornments. It was cut-and-thrust competition at its one-design best, and 40 Jarkanbuilt boats were sailing within two years.
Mundle saw similar potential in the Adams 10 and applied the marketing magic when it was needed. It didn't end there … he casually suggested to John Biddlecombe that the market needed an affordable, fibreglass centre-cockpit cruising yacht for dreamers. Six weeks later, the Manitou 32 was born, and Biddlecombe flogged more than 100 hulls.
Mundle's own taste runs to cats. A 43ft Crowther, christened Cat a mundle pigeons, was his pet project, but it also caught the eye of Elle Macpherson's father Peter Gow, who insisted on buying it. Today, the hunt continues for another catamaran of similar ilk.
Back in the '80s the hunt also continued for new media opportunities, and Mundle fielded a call from Peter Sutton, producer of Good Morning Australia on Channel 10, about a new network sports show. A TV career was launched, and The Australian also took Mundle back as a freelance correspondent.
Channel 10 quickly promoted him to the weather gig, running a campaign showing bikini girls enjoying the bountiful sunshine that Mundle had laid on for them. "For the first six months it rained every single weekend, so it was one of the shorter-lived careers," Mundle laughs.
The door remained ajar to work in Newport for the America's Cup challenge of 1983, and every day for five months he watched history unfold. Come the fateful showdown between Australia II and Liberty, Mundle co-anchored the international broadcast for over eight hours.
His voice echoed through Australian homes in the wee hours as viewers stayed glued to Ten's live coverage.
"We were broadcasting from an outdoor podium at the entrance to Newport Harbour. It was an incredible atmosphere because we had a crowd gathered to watch our monitors," Mundle says.
"Being a sailor, I could sense that Connor hadn't gybed back, but we couldn't get perspective. All we could gauge it on was the wave angle and bow wave – Liberty looked high and soft while Australia II looked lower and had a bow wave.
In the hysteria that followed, Mundle cashed in with a learn-to-sail book.
His first serious project was the auto biography Sir James Hardy – An Adventurous Life in 1992, which garnered critical acclaim and established Mundle's credentials as an author, not just a reporter.
By comparison, 1999's Fatal Storm, which covered the tragic events of the 1998 Rolex Sydney Hobart, was a task so daunting that only someone with tabloid training would attempt it. John Ferguson, from Harper Collins and a keen sailor, knew Mundle was the man for the job. By the time they met, Mundle had made a head start on the research, and he churned out 120,000 words in 12 weeks.
Mundle's next book venture came in 2001, while he was dining in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Into the restaurant strode Alan Bond, fresh from his enforced custodial holiday and eager to tell his version of events. He offered Mundle, whom he'd known since the Apollo days, the chance to write it.
The idea for a Bligh book came again from John Ferguson. With the perspective of a sailor, rather than a mothballed historian, Mundle was able to grasp the true merit of Bligh's seamanship. He didn't just write, but righted the wrongs of Hollywood's flawed portrayal.
The new Flinders book took two years, and Mundle was researching up until the final draft. "I'd walk every morning on the beach, jump in the surf, and my head's in the book the whole time," he says.
His major diversion now is working for the Oatley family, officially as promotions manager for Hamilton Island Race Week, but in reality doing much more, including writing Bob Oatley's life story as a private commission.
Curious, I ask Mundle what his own autobiography would be called, and the reply is immediate and unequivocal:Happiness is Everything.
The only boat that Mundle has missed en route is the one with children on it. "I tried marriage, but didn't like it," he quips.
The one and only Mrs Mundle was Christine, widow of America's Cup skipper Tom Blackaller. They met in San Diego at the 1992 Cup, married a year later and separated after five years.
Still, there are no regrets. About anything.
A boy from Cremorne, who didn't have two bob, now mingles freely with some of the wealthiest people in the world, courtesy of a beloved sport. He recently ended a two-year term as Southport Yacht Club Commodore, giving back to the sport, and in June received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to sailing and journalism.


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where amax is in gal, a1 = 2.8, a2 = 0.9, a3 = -0.025 and a4 = 1 (σ is not given).
Most records from rhypo > 20km.
Note that data from Turkey is limited and hence equation may be refined as amount of data increases.
Also give equation to estimate ratio of vertical PGA (av) to horizontal PGA (ah): av∕ah = 0.217+0.046Ms (σ is not given).


NEW DELHI: The GST Council on Thursday paved the way for rolling out the new tax regime from July, clearing all legislations required for one of the most ambitious reform measures since Independence.
The council, which met in the national capital, approved the state GST (SGST) and the union territory GST (UTGST) bills.
The bills will now have to be cleared by Parliament and state assemblies. "We will try and do that expeditiously," finance minister Arun Jaitley said after Thursday's meeting of the council, which has representatives from all states. Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia said a July rollout now looked feasible.
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The government is expected to seek cabinet approval for the central GST (CGST), integrated GST (IGST), UTGST and compensation bills next week and hopes to get it approved by Parliament in the ongoing Budget session. State cabinets will examine the SGST bill and seek approval of the respective assemblies.
Once the rules and regulations are approved by the council, the most crucial issue of assigning tax slabs to various commodities would be up for approval. "Once that is done, we will be ready for GST implementation We intend to immediately after March 31...take up the exercise of fitment of slabs," Arun Jaitley said. "We will have a sufficient buffer in terms of time between the entire preparatory exercise and July 1 date fixed for implementation," he said, adding that the progress was in the "right direction".
GST has been identified as a top reform priority by the Modi government and its implementation, after having missed several deadlines, is expected to add to the government's reform credentials and help raise the country's attractiveness for foreign investors while cleaning up the messy indirect tax structure. GST has been in the works for over a decade but a consensus had eluded the Centre and the states.
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