If you were to ever watch Rick Wearing & Sandra Parrott out on the ice curling, you'd clearly see just how strong their sense of partnership is. They're naturally attuned with one another as husband & wife, and while their team doesn't always win the game they play, Rick & Sandra always walk away feeling good about the way their team played. Both personally and professionally, this bond drives them to make the most of every opportunity together.
Rick & Sandra are both longtime Huntsville residents. In fact, Sandra has lived in this area since she was 12 years old and is proud to share such a strong connection to this great community. Rick & Sandra have chosen to live here year round and love taking advantage of everything this area has to offer no matter the season.
In addition to their favourite team sport of curling, when time permits Rick enjoys playing golf, working out at Fitt Gym and gardening. Sandra, a voracious reader on the other hand, can often be found devouring another book whenever she has the chance and has recently returned to Fitt Gym to resume her workout regime.
When not working with sellers and buyers, Rick & Sandra love to spend as much time as possible with their blended family of six children and their families – Michael Parrott & Theresa McNeilly, Lauren Parrott, Stephanie Parrott, Casey & Matt Cruise, Jamie & Rob Johnson, Drew Wearing & Kelly Armstrong. In addition, Rick & Sandra have been blessed with 5 grandchildren – Violet, Bodhi, Clara, Preston & Georgia.
Rick & Sandra also take pleasure in spending time at their Huntsville home with Border Terriers Fergie & Piper and Shorty the cat, or with friends at the Huntsville Curling Club or on one of the local golf courses. Travel is an important aspect of Rick & Sandra's life. Upcoming fall and winter getaways ideally will include Portugal/Spain, New Zealand/Australia and visits back to their respective ancestral roots in England and Ireland.
Both Rick & Sandra feel community connections are important. They enjoy working with different Huntsville/Muskoka organizations to lend a helping hand. Rick & Sandra have partnered with and supported many local organizations, most recently The Table Soup Kitchen and Food Bank, where they serve monthly at the local soup kitchen; they are active members and partners with the Muskoka Community Church, The Door Your Centre, The Huntsville Curling Club, Rotary Theatrical Productions and The Huntsville Festival of the Arts.
Rick & Sandra formed their real estate partnership 24 years ago in 1995. That real estate partnership has stood the test of time, as today Rick & Sandra are one of the most established and experienced real estate partnerships in the entire Muskoka region. Rick, a licensed Broker is also recognized as a Market Value Appraiser (MVA-Residential), and has attained certification with The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and is a member of the Million Dollar Guild, http://www.luxuryhomemarketing.com/real-estate-agents/.
Locally Rick & Sandra are affiliated with Royal LePage Lakes of Muskoka Realty Inc., the largest brokerage with the greatest market share in the Muskoka Region.
Rick & Sandra have consistently year over year throughout their entire careers, spanning a combined 61 years of real estate experience, been productive realtors partnering with and providing hundreds of Buyers and Sellers with award winning service. Most recently in 2018 Rick & Sandra attained the Royal LePage Diamond Award and Award of Excellence.
Selling: partnering with Sellers in every aspect of the sale process to obtain the highest possible sale price in the most reasonable time frame with no hassles or complications along the way.
Similarly, with Buyers: partnering in every aspect of the buying process to secure a home, cottage or condo in a preferred location with as many of the amenities / features desired by the buyer at a satisfactory price.
Throughout the entire sale process from beginning to end, Rick & Sandra have developed partnerships with many local professionals who will assist their Seller and Buyer clients throughout their selling or buying experience. Examples of some of those professionals are: stagers, photographers, video & drone professionals, home inspectors, mortgage professionals, lawyers and any other professionals required throughout the sale / buying process, including after the completion of the sale or purchase.
Contact Rick Wearing & Sandra Parrott Your Real Estate Partners! Whatever your Muskoka property dreams may be, let Rick & Sandra put their care and expertise to work for you. Please call them at 705-788-3535 or email at [email protected] today!
This information is taken from sources deemed to be reliable. Rick Wearing and Sandra Parrott do not guarantee accuracy; we recommend information be validated independently.
Rick Wearing & Sandra Parrott: The view is grand at Grandview!
When you are ready to buy or sell your home, cottage or condo, you want Realtors whose expert advice you can trust and count on. Achieving your real estate dreams begins with an in-depth conversation about your wants and needs. Rick Wearing & Sandra Parrott not only provide over 61 years of combined real estate experience helping their clients, they believe in the power of listening too. You will be centre stage throughout the entire process. Contact Rick & Sandra to set up an obligation-free appointment, and find out how you can put this real estate partnership to work for you! Please call 705-788-3535 or email us at: [email protected] today!


When men and women arrive couples are paired up. Following 5-7 minutes conversation, our moderator rings a bell and men move on to the other table to meet their next date. This continues until our guests have met everyone at the party.
During the event we have slow dancing. Also guests fill in the matching card and within 24 hours we send you the contacts of the guests with whom you had mutual matches.
899 rub if paying online or 1500 rub at the door.
Slow dancing during the event.
999 rub if paying online. 1500 rub at the door.
Fun activities, slow dancing during the event and disco after the event.
850 rub. if buying in advance, 1200 rub. at the door.
Meet mindful singles, yoga singles and conscious singles. Best Speed Dating event to manifest a loving, healthy, conscious relationship.
Smart casual: for men dress trousers or jeans, a shirt (tie optional), leather loafers or dressy slip-ons; for women – a skirt (long or short), a blouse or turtleneck, mid-heel shoes.
Speed Dating events happen twice a week and spaces are limited. So don't delay!
What's included with the price of admission?
Maybe…the love of your life!


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package com.vaadin.v7.tests.server.component.abstractfield;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertFalse;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertNotNull;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertTrue;

import org.easymock.EasyMock;
import org.junit.Test;

import com.vaadin.v7.data.Validator;
import com.vaadin.v7.ui.AbstractField;

public class AbsFieldValidatorsTest {

    AbstractField<Object> field = new AbstractField<Object>() {
        @Override
        public Class getType() {
            return Object.class;
        }
    };

    Validator validator = EasyMock.createMock(Validator.class);
    Validator validator2 = EasyMock.createMock(Validator.class);

    @Test
    public void testAddValidator() {
        assertNotNull(field.getValidators());
        assertEquals(0, field.getValidators().size());

        field.addValidator(validator);
        assertEquals(1, field.getValidators().size());
        assertTrue(field.getValidators().contains(validator));

        field.addValidator(validator2);
        assertEquals(2, field.getValidators().size());
        assertTrue(field.getValidators().contains(validator));
        assertTrue(field.getValidators().contains(validator2));
    }

    @Test
    public void testRemoveValidator() {
        field.addValidator(validator);
        field.addValidator(validator2);

        field.removeValidator(validator);
        assertNotNull(field.getValidators());
        assertEquals(1, field.getValidators().size());
        assertFalse(field.getValidators().contains(validator));
        assertTrue(field.getValidators().contains(validator2));

        field.removeValidator(validator2);
        assertNotNull(field.getValidators());
        assertEquals(0, field.getValidators().size());
        assertFalse(field.getValidators().contains(validator));
        assertFalse(field.getValidators().contains(validator2));
    }

    @Test
    public void testRemoveAllValidators() {
        field.addValidator(validator);
        field.addValidator(validator2);

        field.removeAllValidators();
        assertNotNull(field.getValidators());
        assertEquals(0, field.getValidators().size());
        assertFalse(field.getValidators().contains(validator));
        assertFalse(field.getValidators().contains(validator2));
    }

    @Test
    public void nonImmediateFieldWithValidator() {
        field.setImmediate(false);
        field.addValidator(validator);
        assertFalse("field should be non-immediate because explicitly set",
                field.isImmediate());
    }
}

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Q: Syntax error when executing OPENROWSET Command SET @fullPath = 'D:\Hosting\Project\Content\Order\ImportTest.txt'

SET @command = N'select @data_count =(select len(BulkColumn) - len(replace(BulkColumn,
char(10), '')) + 1
from OPENROWSET(BULK ''' + @fullPath + ''',
SINGLE_CLOB) ROW_SET'

EXEC(@command)

The commands above are generating the following error:

Msg 102, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Incorrect syntax near 'D:'.
Msg 105, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Unclosed quotation mark after the character string ', SINGLE_CLOB) ROW_SET'.

How do I fix the above issue?

A: Just as you escaped the single quotes in BULK ''' + @fullPath + ''' you have to do it here: char(10), ''''.

A: As well as the double-quotes, you also need to properly escape the filename using QUOTENAME
SET @fullPath = 'D:\Hosting\Project\Content\Order\ImportTest.txt';

SET @command = N'
select
  @data_count = len(BulkColumn) - len(replace(BulkColumn, char(10), '''')) + 1
from OPENROWSET(BULK ' + QUOTENAME(@fullPath, '''') + ',
              SINGLE_CLOB) ROW_SET
';

EXEC sp_executesql @command;

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Author's note: Web presence is extremely important in online education. Creating professional looking websites are paramount to the success of distance education providers. I was able to apply the skills I learned in this paper to the design of my own prototype website, and this e-portfolio.
Golfers who are in need of various services often turn to the internet for convenience. Once online, golfers can enjoy a multitude of interactivity with apps, websites, games, statistics, news and information, and the list goes on. An integral part of the exchange between golfers and the services made available online is the website design of each service. Two examples of websites providing golfers' service are http://www.ushandicap.com (website A) and http://www.oobgolf.com (website B). Ushandicap.com is a website where golfers can sign-up to establish a USGA handicap index, and oobgolf.com is a website fostering a social network/community of golfers. Both ushandicap.com and oobgolf.com provide marketable services to the golfing community; however, the ushandicap.com website is a more professional presentation of services due to a better understanding of basic web design, color theory, and usability principles.
Four elements of basic design principles are alignment, proximity, repetition, and contrast. The home pages of both website A and B use the center of the computer screen as a focal point, with darker borders on the outsides of the center content. On website A the alignment of text is sometimes centered; however, this is to create negative space between the black text and the white background. Website B is left aligned throughout the page; however, the text uses multiple colors and is hard to read at times. One reason the text is so hard to read on website B is because of the proximity of items on the page. There is a lot of content pushed together distracting the user from what items are important and what are not. Website A on the other hand, does a very nice job of separating content and leaving enough space in between items. Website A uses repetition with bold headings to separate topics from subject matter and uses a consistent black text throughout the page, whereas website B uses a two different colors for items in the news feed, two different colors for top navigation, and a different color for side navigation. In addition, the multitudes of colors on website B do not contrast well, causing strain on the eye, and a lost focal point. Conversely, website A uses contrast to create a hierarchy of information and users can easily read and find the necessary information.
Appropriate use of color in web design is important to understand because color can have a drastic effect on the user and their experience. On website A the center content is bordered by a high resolution image of a golf ball laying in the grass on a golf course. The high resolution image is very clear in the forefront, and fades to a blurred image in the backdrop. At first glance users see a green background, very conducive and appropriate for a golfing website. The color of the border image is bold enough to create a solid contrast between the image, the white center, and the black text. The vibrancy of the image relaxes users, and portrays a calming effect similar to the experience users have on a golf course. On the other hand, website B attempts to do a similar design but falls short. On website B, the white center is bordered by a pale green background with even lighter blades of glass outlined on the bottom half of the image. The color of the background image and the multiple colors used for text within the white space are far too similar. There is no contrast between items on the page, there is no vibrancy or use of a color scheme, and users have to strain to focus on content.
The third and most crucial element of web design is usability, creating a website that fosters a user-centered design (UCD). Sabrina Idler (2013) states that five key elements of good website usability are "availability and accessibility, clarity, learnability, credibility, and relevancy" (p. 1). Both websites are available and accessible; however, there are overwhelming differences in the other four topics. On the one hand, website A exemplifies clarity with simple, familiar, and consistent design; while providing guidance, direct feedback, and good information architecture (Idler, 2013). On the other hand, website B is very unclear, cluttered, and the user is lost in the information overload of where to go and how to use the site. It is very clear that on website A users can learn how to use the service, the service is credible, and the service is very relevant and practical for avid golfers. Conversely, website B is very hard to learn, the clustering design suggests a lack of professionalism and credibility, and the relevancy is not well defined.
While there are a number of marketable services available to golfers, web designers need to pay attention to the basic design, color theory, and usability principles in order to compete and be successful. Both website A and B provide marketable services to the golfing community; however, it is resoundingly clear that the website A is a more professional presentation. Website A demonstrates basic design principles, a solid knowledge of color theory, and the website is completely focused on user-centered design.


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DPS Recognizes AMBER Alert Anniversary
by: News Release & Posted By Staff | newsweb@everythinglubbock.com
(Photo provided by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety)
AUSTIN, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) — The following is a news release from the Texas DPS:
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will join the country in observing national AMBER Alert Awareness Day on Wednesday, Jan. 13, marking 25 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman of Arlington, Texas, was abducted. Hagerman was found dead four days later. Her case, which remains unsolved, led to the creation of the AMBER Alert system, which stands for "America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response."
"The state's AMBER Alert program is a proven tool in helping save abducted children throughout Texas by engaging the public and other stakeholders," said DPS Director Steven McCraw. "The vigilance and efforts of law enforcement, our partner agencies and the people of Texas are vital in protecting our most vulnerable population – our children."
In response to Amber Hagerman's death, law enforcement and broadcast media representatives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area created the first AMBER Alert program, which served as a nationwide model for alerting the public about abducted children. All 50 U.S. states and several other countries now have an AMBER Alert program.
Established in 2002, the Texas AMBER Alert program is managed by DPS. The alerts provide law enforcement a mechanism for rapid notification to broadcast media and the public in these serious child abduction cases when they meet certain statutory criteria. Additionally, there are 18 regional AMBER Alert programs around the state, supported by various law enforcement, emergency management and non-profit agencies.
Since the state program was created, 251 alerts have been issued and 263 children have been located. Some of the alerts issued were for multiple children. Activation of the Texas AMBER Alert Network involves resources from the following groups:
Local, state and federal law enforcement
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Texas Lottery Commission
Numerous other stakeholders
Parents concerned about a missing child should:
Immediately contact their local law enforcement agency.
Be prepared to give law enforcement a recent photo of your child, provide a detailed description of what the child was wearing, any details that could identify the child or abductor — including vehicle and license plate information.
DPS offers an email notification system that distributes AMBER Alert information to members of law enforcement, media and the public. To become a subscriber, register online with a valid email address and zip code at Subscribe to Receive Texas Alerts.
Follow @TX_Alerts to receive AMBER Alert information statewide (as well as other alerts managed by the department).
(News release from the Texas Department of Public Safety)
More State & Regional Stories
Third confirmed coronavirus variant is reported in Texas
DALLAS (AP) — A third confirmed case of a variant of the coronavirus has been reported in Texas.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported Saturday that a Dallas man in his 20s with no history of travel outside the United States has tested positive for the variant that originated in the United Kingdom.
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) -- Two Marshall men suspected of committing multiple burglaries in Harrison and Panola Counties are wanted on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity.
According to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Larry Pierce and Eddie "Tommy" Hill are wanted in connection with a theft ring that broke into multiple homes in the Elysian Fields and Karnack areas.

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by Marquis Who's Who ModeratorPosted on May 21, 2020 October 19, 2020
Title: Secondary School Educator
Company: A.B.C. Unified School District
Location: Lakewood, California, United States
Sandra A. Bruesch, Secondary School Educator at A.B.C. Unified School District, has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in education.
As the first person in her family to attend high school and college, Ms. Bruesch felt it was only right to continue to pursue a career in education. She went on to achieve a BA in German and mathematics from Whittier College in 1966 and a MA in mathematics from Claremont Graduate University in 1974. Throughout the course of her career, she has taught at Chaffey Union High School District in Ontario and Chaffey Junior College in Alta Loma She served five years as a lecturer in mathematics at the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, which she calls the highlight of her career due to the opportunity to learn advanced mathematics. Most recently in her career, Ms. Bruesch was a teacher, chairman of the department of mathematics, and district mathematics mentor with the A.B.C. Unified School District in Cerritos. She reached her retirement in 2010 but continued to work with her team of robotics students, Vex Robotics and Lego League Robotics, until 2015.
As an educator of many years, Ms. Bruesch has also been able to contribute to research in combinational topology and published, "The Sum of All Permutations of a Finite Set," in 'Gift of Fire' by the Prometheus Society in 2015. Along with her career accomplishments, Ms. Bruesch has been a recipient of the Jaime Escalante Math Teachers Award, British Petroleum A+ for Alternative Energy Award, Raytheon Math Hero Award in 2009, and was a Disney Teacher of the Year Honoree in 2007. She was also named an honorary liaison officer by the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1999 for her development of solutions manual for the Civil Air Patrol Test. A member of the American Mensa, the Prometheus Society and the Pi Lambda Theta Educational Society, Ms. Bruesch and her achievements can also be found in the third edition of Who's Who in American Education and the 13th edition of Who's Who in the World.
Contact Ms. Bruesch:
Posted in Secondary EducationTagged A.B.C. Unified School District, Civil Air Patrol Test, Claremont Graduate University, Sandra Bruesch, Secondary School Educator, U.S. Air Force Academy
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Back to Section One | Back to Arts & Entertainment
posted Friday, January 7, 2011 - Volume 39 Issue 01
DAVID WOJNAROWICZ'S
CONTROVERSIAL VIDEO,
A FIRE IN MY BELLY,
SHOWING IN SEATTLE
David Wojnarowicz's controversial video, A Fire in My Belly, that was part of a show of Gay and Lesbian related art at the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery recently, until it was removed from the exhibition in response to a deluge of unfavorable calls and emails from the Catholic League and its partisans, is being shown with other less controversial works by Wojnarowicz at the Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 Third Ave. S., and at the Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave. NE & NE 41st St., through February 13. The Seattle Art Museum, First Ave. & Union St., presents other works by Wojnarowicz through January 30. A public discussion about Wojnarowicz and his work will be held at the Henry Art Gallery on Sunday, January 9, at 2 p.m.
THE ELITE HOSTS
FREE ASL LESSONS
Have you ever wanted to learn basic American Sign Language? If so, you can get some beginning ASL instruction at the Elite (1520 E. Olive Way). The FREE lessons will be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the loft.
SEATTLE GAY & LESBIAN
BOOK CLUB AT DUNSHEE HOUSE
The Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Dunshee House (303 17th Ave. E. at E. Thomas St.). All GLBTQ folks in the community are welcome to participate in this FREE book club.
The book for January is Hindoo Holiday, also by J.R. Ackerley – his true-life travel adventure about the few months he was hired as the private secretary to an eccentric Maharajah in a little principality of India who has a penchant for beautiful boys. It's a novel by a Gay author with Gay content – but not about Gay love or Gay sex. Think about your Gay friends – Gay people exist most of the time OUTSIDE of the bedroom, and what happens otherwise is often just hinted at – well, that's the kind of Gay writing this is. It's a Gay man's perceptions of a Maharajah who obsesses over handsome lower-caste youths. Ackerley's acerbic wit demolishes several haughty British ladies also visiting the Palace, and the bits of dialogue scattered throughout are often hilarious. It's travel writing at its best – an utterly personal plunge into a colorful world very different from our own.
For more information, e-mail nickdimartin@earthlink.net or contact Dunshee House at 206-322-2437.
From Friday, January 7 through Sunday, January 9 at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer St.), the Nordic Heritage Museum will hold its second annual Nordic Lights Film Festival. This cutting-edge cinematic festival offers an immersion into the world of hot Nordic films during the chilly winter film season, focusing on contemporary, award-winning films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, presented at SIFF Cinema. Admission is $7 for Nordic Heritage Museum members and SIFF members; $10 for the general public. Tickets are available through the SIFF Cinema Box Office at www.siff.net or (206) 464-5830.
For more information, a complete schedule of films, and information on purchasing tickets, visit www.siff.net or www.nordicmuseum.org
QUEEN OF THE SEAS
AT THE CRESCENT TAVERN
On Saturday, January 8, come be whisked away to a fabulous wonderland of princessness at the Queen of the Seas Princess Party, at the Crescent Lounge (1413 Olive Way). Several guests will be wearing costumes, in addition to all the dazzlingly dressed performers.
We will gather in our fabulous costumes at 5 p.m. All who wish may do karaoke until the drag show starts at 6 p.m. After the drag queens (etc.) perform, there will be more karaoke until 1 a.m.
There is no cover, but donations will be collected for the Imperial Court of Seattle and Lifelong AIDS Alliance. If you have anything to donate to the raffle (e.g., massage, cleaning, photography, etc., services), please bring it. New drag queen and drag king performers are welcome.
XOXO. H.H. Harmony Victoria Dior D., Queen of the Seas 2010-2011.
DUNSHEE HOUSE
WELCOMES NEW
LGBTQ VETERANS GROUP
On Sunday, January 9, at 6 p.m., Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave. E. (at E. Thomas St.), will host a grand kickoff event for a new LGBTQ Veterans Group. Dunshee House invites all members of the community to join them as they celebrate and welcome home the LGBTQ veterans in our community.
THE ECONOMICS OF HAPPINESS
SCREENING AND
On Tuesday, January 11 from 6:30-10 p.m.. at Town Hall (1119 8th Ave.), the official North American launch of The Economics of Happiness, a one-hour documentary about the worldwide movement for economic localization, will take place. The film features acclaimed environmentalists, scholars, and authors. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with co-director Helena Norberg-Hodge, authors David Korten and John de Graaf, and Yes! Magazine Publisher Fran Korten. Other panelists to be announced. FREE; $15 suggested donation.
For more information, visit www.theeconomicsofhappiness.org.
POZ SEATTLE'S
PORN EXCHANGE
On Wednesday, January 12 from 6-8 p.m. at The Cuff (13th and E. Pine St.), POZSeattle is pleased to present its first monthly POZ Social of 2011. Meet in the downstairs bar for food, socializing, to catch up with old friends, to make new ones, and a whole lot of fun.
In keeping with our New Years tradition, we are hosting a "Clean Out Your Drawer Because You Got New Porn For Christmas Porn Exchange." To participate in the Porn Exchange, simply bring in any magazines, books, DVDs and yes, even VHS tapes you want to swap and trade, preferably clean and free of any stickiness and not too many pictures cut out.
This event is free as always (except for the cost of beverages from the bar), but donations are gladly accepted, and is for all HIV-positive men and their friends, regardless of age, shape, size, or color.
POZSeattle is a social organization run for and by Seattle-area HIV-positive guys that is committed to planning and promoting fun, social activities. For questions or more information about this event, to plan your own social event, or to be added to our event promotions e-mail list, e-mail info@pozseattle.org; www.pozseattle.org.
PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR
On Thursday, January 13 at noon at the 5th Avenue Theatre (1308 5th Ave.), King County and its employees invite the public to join the celebration honoring the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his vision of an America of opportunity for all. Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones will be the keynote speaker at this special event. Backed by her research, Dr. Jones uses powerful allegories to promote discussion and understanding of the difficult topic of the impact of race on our national health and wellbeing. She is a passionate advocate for equity and justice in our society and appears in the video Unnatural Causes, a documentary exploring the racial and socioeconomic disparities in health and wellness.
Young people from throughout King County have been selected to receive the 2011 Essay Award on the celebration theme, "We are the ones we have been waiting for." The youth awards will be presented at the celebration.
The celebration will also include interpretations of this year's theme by local performance poets and musicians coordinated by the multi-talented spoken word performer and producer Storme Webber.
For more information, please contact Bailey de Iongh at the Office of Civil Rights, 206-296-7652.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR'S
BEYOND VIETNAM SPEECH
On Saturday, January 15 at 1 p.m. at the Seattle Center/Center House Pavilion (305 Harrison St.), the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas (CD Forum) and the Seattle Center present a staged reading of Martin Luther King, Jr's landmark speech, Beyond Vietnam. The reading will feature actors Rachael Ferguson, Charles Norris, Paul Rosenthal and Adillia Scott. Music by the Sound of the Northwest. Directed by Timeca Briggs.
This controversial speech, delivered at New York's Riverside Church on April 4, 1967, outlined King's opposition to the Vietnam War. During the speech, King called the United States government "the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today" and he offered a five-point plan for stopping the war urging "a radical revolution of values" that emphasized social justice rather than economic materialism.
Response to the speech was largely negative, and the New York Times stated that it "diminished [King's] usefulness to his cause, to his country, and to his people." Similarly, the NAACP accused King of linking two disparate issues – the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.
Close to the end of the speech, King would add, "We are now faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late."
The Beyond Vietnam speech was made exactly one year before King's assassination. The reading will weave together excerpts of this timely speech with songs from the Civil Rights Movement.
This event is free and open to the public.
www.seattlecenter.com.
BAILEY-BOUSHAY HOUSE
CHEFS' DINNER
On Sunday, January 16, join supporters of Bailey-Boushay House for an hors d'oeuvres reception and silent wine auction at 5 p.m. ($75) and private dinner ($300, which includes the reception and auction) at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way.
Dine to make a difference at the 19th annual Chefs' Dinner to benefit Bailey-Boushay House. Guests will enjoy the best that area chefs have to offer. 206-583-6514; www.virginiamason.org/chefs
GLSEN/WA HOSTS
GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
On Monday, January 17, registration from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at University Prep (8000 25th Ave. NE.), the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Washington state chapter will hold its annual Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Regional Conference.
Educate yourself on new and interesting ideas that can help you work with your school, community, or those you come in contact with. GLSEN provides curriculum ideas, sensitivity trainings, and resources for all educators, students, advisors and interested adults.
Regional conferences serve to help GSA groups network with each other, gain information, plan group activities, set goals, and encourage participation in activities that further our goal of safer school environments for all students.
Student programs include introduction to PFLAG, coming out to your friends and family, Youth Suicide Prevention Program, GSA rights, making your school a "safe place," Trans 101, viewing of Bullied and discussion, GSA networking, dating and relationships, and self-defense.
Cost $5, $15 with lunch. For more information, e-mail mail@glsenwa.org or visit www.glsenwa.org.
WORKSHOPS, RALLY,
AND MARCH
On Monday, January 17, the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee presents the 29th annual region-wide Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration at Garfield High School (400 23rd Ave.). Workshops from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., rally at 11 a.m., and march at noon. Make plans to join us as we plan another successful event honoring Dr. King's life and legacy! All are welcome.
Seattle has one of the largest annual Martin Luther King Day Celebrations in the U.S. We honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for his work toward racial equality and economic justice for all people, for his commitment to nonviolence, and for his stand against war and militarism.
For more information, visit www.mlkseattle.org.
GSBA BUSINESS LUNCHEON
On Wednesday, January 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the GSBA will hold their Business Luncheon at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront (2100 Alaskan Way). New Seattle Police Chief John Diaz and Assistant Chief Dick Reed will attend and answer questions about public safety, hate crimes, and budget cuts. Come prepared for an interactive and lively discussion. Tickets $39, $34 for members and students.
For more information, visit www.thegsba.org or call 206-363-9188.
SEATTLE LESBIAN AND GAY
CHILD CARE TASK FORCE
FAMILY CONNECTION NIGHT
On Thursday, January 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Shoreline Conference Center (18560 1st Ave. NE.), the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Child Care Task Force will host their Family Connection Night event. The film That's a Family will screen, followed by group discussion. A community resource table will feature a variety of information. Pizza and limited childcare for children ages 3-6 is provided. Space is limited.
Attendees must RSVP to Sue Ferguson at (425) 891-3159 or suefmail@yahoo.com.
KNIGHTS OF MANTRA
BEGGARS' FEAST –
SOMETHING MEDIEVAL
On Saturday, January 22 at 6 p.m., the Jet Chapter of the Knights of Mantra will hold their 2011 Beggars' Feast – Something Medieval at Russian Hall (704 19th Ave. E.). Price includes five-course meal and dessert. Games, stocks, spanking stools, great food, entertainment, and special surprises. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. (Advance tickets available from Knights of Mantra members.)
GAY CITY SPONSORS
On Mondays from January 24 through March 7 at Gay City Health Project (511 E. Pike St.), Gay City Arts presents Smudgy Notebook, the Gay City Writing Workshop Series. For this winter session, Gay City will focus on basic writing techniques such as point of view, setting, character development, allegory/fable/metaphor, poetry and short story form/structure, and others. The goal is to foster an understanding of writing on a literary level. Each week we will have an informal discussion concerning a specific writing technique or tool, and focus our attention on developing and/or honing our skills in that area. This Queer-friendly course is open to women, Trans-folk, and men, and is designed to accommodate beginners and more advanced writers.
For more info, please contact Kevin at (206) 850-1575 or Susan at (206) 388-1707 or susan@gaycity.org.
PRIDE FOUNDATION/
GSBA SCHOLARSHIP
Pride Foundation/GSBA Scholarship Applications are now available at www.PrideFoundationScholar.org. This year, $500,000 is available in scholarships to support education and leadership development for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer students of any age; students who have an LGBT parent; and students who are straight allies and are committed to civil rights for the LGBTQ community. Since 1990, more than $3 million in scholarships have been awarded. Pride Foundation and the GSBA Scholarship Fund would like to encourage you to share this excellent opportunity for students of any age or sexual orientation from Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Washington who are pursuing any post-secondary education (including community college, public or private colleges and universities, trade apprenticeships, or certificate programs)! There are 50 different types of scholarships with awards up to $10,000, but only one web-based application to complete!
Applications can be completed online at www.PrideFoundationScholar.org and are due by 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, January 31, 2011.
For information on other LGBT scholarship programs, visit the Safe Schools Coalition's scholarship resource list at www.safeschoolscoalition.org/youth.
SEATTLE EROTIC ART FESTIVAL
CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS
The Seattle Erotic Art Festival announces the Call for Art for its ninth annual event to be held May 20-22, 2011. Submissions will be accepted from January 1-31, 2011. All artists age 18 and older are encouraged to submit up to five works of erotic art of any medium. Sculptors, multimedia artists and painters are particularly encouraged to apply. Submissions can be made online at SeattleErotic.org throughout January. The Festival stands by its mission to support a vibrant creative community, supporting living artists with low submission fees and commission rates. Selected art will be showcased throughout the three-day event to thousands of patrons. Most importantly, the Festival sells far more art than any other erotic art festival. Artists may also choose to submit to the Festival Store, which has a later submission deadline (to be determined). Artists do not need to attend the Festival in order to participate.
LIFELONG AIDS ALLIANCE'S
ANNUAL BENEFIT BREAKFAST
WITH GREG LOUGANIS
On Thursday, February 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (registration begins at 7 a.m.), join emcee Jean Enerson, guest speaker Greg Louganis, the Lifelong AIDS Alliance board and staff, and caring community members for a fundraising breakfast in support of Lifelong AIDS Alliance at The Red Lion Hotel, 1415 5th Ave.
Dr. Lawrence Corey, president and director-elect of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, an American physician-scientist and an internationally recognized expert on infectious diseases, whose discoveries have been recognized as having advanced the understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of diseases caused by viruses, especially the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), will receive the 2011 Ned Behnke Leadership Award.
For more information, contact 206-957-1742; www.lifelongbreakfast.org. Suggested minimum donation is $150.
CARING AND AGING
WITH PRIDE
Are you a LGBT adult 50 years of age or older? Or can you pass this information on to someone who is? We need your help with a groundbreaking project: Caring and Aging with Pride, a partnership between Senior Services and The Institute for Multigenerational Health at the University of Washington. Our goal is to understand the aging and health needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender adults 50 years of age and older in our community for generations to come. You are eligible for a raffle drawing awarding a $500 Visa gift certificate to three randomly selected individuals. Visit http://bit.ly/SnrSvcs to enter the raffle and request a questionnaire. You are eligible for the raffle regardless of whether you complete a questionnaire or not. Please keep in mind your participation in the project is completely voluntary.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact us at 1-800-558-8703 or visit our website at CaringAndAging.org. Voice your needs!
LGBT LIBRARY NOW OPEN
The LGBT Library houses a wide range of fiction and non-fiction works of interest to those in the LGBT community and its allies. The Library is located at Gay City's offices, 511 E. Pike St., on the ground floor behind Kaladi Brothers Coffee (just follow the signs). Library hours are Mon-Fri, 2-8 p.m., and Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Items may be borrowed free of charge; however, ID is required. For your convenience, a drop box for returning borrowed items is available next to the front door when the library is closed.
LGBT RESOURCE
& REFERRAL LINE
The Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Coming out and just learning what is out there? Visiting and want to know about nightlife options? Interested in drug or alcohol counseling? For these or any other LGBT issues, call 206-323-LGBT. Phone line hours are Mon-Fri, 2-8 p.m., and Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Leave a voice message at all other times and your call will be returned. Alternatively, you can view our resource lists at www.gaycity.org under the resources menu.
GAY CITY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
FOR LGBT LIBRARY AND
RESOURCE & REFERRAL LINE
Gay City Health Project's newest program needs your help! They have taken charge of the 323-LGBT community resource line and need your help to make it successful! Some duties include answering phones, connecting people to resources, updating material for their records, checking out books and reshelving. If you are interested, please contact Susan at 206-388-1707 or email her at susan@gaycity.org.
THE CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES
& HEALTH CARE STRUGGLE
AROUND THE AIDS CRISIS
IN SEATTLE IN THE 1980S
The onset of AIDS "was a health crisis, but it was also a civil rights crisis," recalls Carol Sterling, former director of the Chicken Soup Brigade. Produced by the Seattle Channel (Cable Channel 21), "Community Stories" looks back to the 1980s and the start of the AIDS epidemic in Seattle. This history is told through the words of people – including Sterling, City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, Seattle Gay News editor George Bakan and King County AIDS Program Director Bob Wood – who lived and worked on the front lines in the community. Learn about this important history by following this link now: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3170902.
SEATTLE GAY PRIDE DAY VIDEOS
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Pride Day took place on June 27, 2010. The parade and festival included all financial and social segments of society, all religions, races, and gender expressions. The parade had an estimated 450,000 people in attendance. After the Parade, some 70,000 attendees flowed into the Seattle Center for the PrideFest. This combined cross-section of humanity is most noted for its astonishing diversity.
The following videos were shot over a four-hour period:
Gay Pride Day Seattle 2010 Part 1 – http://youtube.com/watch?v=ITmRcnX0VFs
Gay Pride Day Seattle 2010 Part 2 – http://youtube.com/watch?v=M69Q_z3E74I
Demian's YouTube Channel All Videos – http://youtube.com/777demian
SOLDIERS PROJECT NW
OFFERS FREE COUNSELING
FOR VETS/ACTIVE MILITARY
& THEIR LOVES ONES
Soldiers Project NW is a 100% volunteer organization whose purpose is to provide free counseling to those who have served or are serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and to their families and loved ones, including LGBT active military/veterans and their loved ones. Many people choose to receive help directly from the military or the VA. Soldiers Project NW offers an alternative for those who, for whatever reason, do not or cannot utilize those benefits. Soldiers Project NW has put together a list of licensed private practice therapists from Olympia to Bellingham who are willing to see one client (or couple, or family) at no charge, for as long as they need to be seen to deal with any of the stressors that have come from being involved in combat or loving someone who has. For more information, call the Soldiers Project NW's 24-hour phone line, 206-290-1035.
Admiral Mullen adds DADT repeal to 2011 guidance
Navy captain canned after raunchy video surfaces
Seattle hosts first-ever West Coast LGBT Tourism Summit
Ninth Circuit issues orders in Prop 8 case
Gov. Christie signs 'Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights'
Pride Foundation to award more than $400,000 in scholarship money
General Gayety: Santa's elves demand end to discriminatory policy
New Mexico can recognize out-of-state Gay marriages, attorney general says
U.S. passport applications now reflect all families
'Don't out Gays,' Uganda judge tells tabloid
Pope vs. Spain: Political slugfest highlights Gay rights
Gay newspaper boxes vandalized in Vancouver, B.C.
We love Obama the most, new poll says
Equality Utah named as one of 2010's Gay Rights Heroes
The OutField: The beautiful game heads to anti-Gay Qatar
Florida governor celebrates inauguration with prayer and bigotry
Arizona Gay teen threatens lawsuit over bullying
GATES CALLS FOR ACCELERATED REPEAL OF 'DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL'


100+ Funny WiFi Passwords - In this imaginative world, there are some creative people who have incredible and unbelievable ideas to make the name and password of their Wi-Fi network funny and safe. Funny WiFi passwords are basically to keep the password not only safe but also to impress people around you. Wi-Fi is a need as it has become a part of every individual's life. Simple and weak WiFi password can give hackers quick and easy access to your WiFi. This is the reason I suggest you change your WiFi password to something new and interesting regularly. Funny WiFi names and Funny WiFi passwords not only protects your WiFi but also impress and surprise your friends and family. I am here with almost 100+ funny WiFi passwords, which you can use, so let's start!
"Funny WiFi Passwords" are basically a new way to keep people around you impressed whenever you share the wifi password with them. Having a unique password is crucial to your account like email, wifi, phone, or even your computer. You do not want anyone to make it easy to guess what this is. So if you are using the child's name, boyfriend, girlfriend's password, then this is not a good idea. You can create a fun funny password and make it easy for you to remember in the long run.
The word "onewordalllowercase" seems quite simple, but an effort to explain it to anyone seems almost impossible. And after explaining that it is actually "one word, all lowercase" things are even more misleading. As per the survey the most common passwords to be "123456" and "password". Although the "onewordalllowercase" password is clearly a joke and creating and using a good passwords is not rocket science.
Do you have difficulty creating a good password especially a strange password? If your answer is yes, then here we are going to help you make that password decision easier. In this article, you will get 100+ "Best WiFi passwords" which are free to swim along.
We hope this article helped you find a complete WiFi password and you've got a weird password in our list. Then if you can not remember any of these, grab one and use it to produce your own by adding a date or initial which will help you remember. If this has happened, please consider sharing this article with your friends and family to appreciate my efforts behind sharing this article, you can also see more fun WiFi passwords on Quora here.
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If you haven't read my previous blog post about test automation or aren't familiar with Regression Automation, it might be a good idea for you to get up to speed on that before reading this piece.
So now we understand a bit more about Automation. How about Eggplant? What is it? How can it be used?
I'll start a line from some of their product marketing. Eggplant Functional is a "GUI automation and software testing product ". You probably know that GUI means Graphic User Interface, but how does that apply to a software testing tool? It provides a way to automate items that appear graphically. The interface provided to an end user of a software product is typically some mixture text and images, which are both graphic components. The images can range from a company logo to a drop down menu to select options on a web form. The text can range in size, color and shape (font), but ultimately, text is an image as well.
If your software product is designed to give a human being an interface to interact with… on a Website, Tablet, Smartphone, Desktop Application, or any combination of these, Eggplant Functional gives you a way to build automated tests that will ensure the quality of your product.
Eggplant can automate just about anything you interact with on a screen. If you can see it on a screen, you can use the element to automate and/or to validate. Eggplant can find images and even read text to help drive or validate tests. This means that Eggplant doesn't rely on any underpinnings in your source code, instead, it is used to test the results of the interactions amongst all of that code.
Like most Quality Assurance testing, there are many different levels you can test to. The Eggplant scripting language is simple enough that it gives beginners and novices the ability to create linear scripts that do a number of things in a particular order. For more advanced applications and QA resources, it can be used to build an expansive library of scripts that interactively call to each other for different combinations of functionality to be tested. The modular nature of this method provides flexibility in testing and functional test expansion.
One of the best features of Eggplant is that you can write one test, and run it on multiple platforms and/or browsers. If I needed to test that your "Contact Us" form elements appear for every browser that your company chooses to support, I can write one script that will connect to a number of different devices, launch any number of browsers and verify that all of the fields appear and function.
Let's look at an example of what we could do with Eggplant on our Portland Webworks site. A simple linear Eggplant script would test that the header of our site appears at the top of the home page. To set this up, I'd need to capture an image of the header and the URL Field for my browser. Eggplant has a simple way to capture these images and writing the script at the same time. It's not record-and-run functionality, but it's close.
Here's what the script would look like. Notice how human-readable the language is (comments are in green).
Typetext "Portlandwebworks.com", "Enterkey" // Types the url and the enter key.
Click "PortlandwebworksLogo" // Clicks the home navigation link.
Click "PortlandwebworksLogo" to Click "Company" , then to Click "Blog" etc, etc.
Click it // This is where we're clicking on each of the navigation links to see if the header is appearing on every page. "it" refers to the variable in the iteration.. the first one will be PortlandWebworksLogo, the second will be Company, then Services etc.
logsuccess "Our header loaded successfully using the link: " & it // log a success in the run log. Remember, "it" would be replaced by the PortlandwebworksLogo in the log for the first iteration.
To do the same thing, we could also use a container (a single variable that contains multiple items) to iterate through. Although we're getting slightly more technical here, but I'll still keep it a light post.
We could also store the items in another script, property file or text file (this would be ideal if items were expected to change often).
We could take this to another level by iterating through multiple containers. If we had different Bottom Nav links, we could put them each into their own container.
Note: I don't want to get too technical at this point, but in the above example, we would likely need to do a few things in-between each container.
For anything Eggplant doesn't support natively, since it supports clicking on anything in a GUI, there are a number of ways that other programming or scripting methods can be used to augment it. For example, you can write a shell or batch script that performs an action to help set up or run a test. Eggplant can run shell and batch scripts natively, but alternatively, you could make it executable and tell Eggplant to double-click it. I have used this to clear preferences / caches of applications before they launch so they load fresh from the start.
There's a lot more information on the Eggplant site.
Stay tuned for more advanced examples in my next blog post.


Attending your first FORUM/Boston conference can be intimidating. Hundreds of schools. Even more candidates, many of whom are veteran educators. Back-to-back interviews. Did we mention the interviews?
You can relax, though, because we've got you covered! From informational panels that will increase your job-seeker IQ to a dedicated CS&A staff member you can go to for anything related to being an upcoming or recent graduate on the hunt for your first teaching position, you can make the most of your time here at the event.
As you prepare yourself for Friday and Saturday and check out the opportunities below just for job seekers like you, feel free to reach out to your Placement Team or our Director for New Graduate Programs, Sloane Meyer, with any questions. You can also contact us on social media. We're looking forward to seeing you this week!
Getting anxious about FORUM/Boston? Come network the nerves away with other new and recent graduates at our pre-conference meet and greet! Hosted by our Director for New Graduate Programs, this event is a great way to get your questions answered, meet other new educators, familiarize yourself with the conference space, and just have fun before a busy event. Food and beverages will also be provided.
This panel will discuss the benefits and responsibilities regarding teaching internships and fellowships at independent schools. Hosted by Ricky Lapidus (Riverdale Country School), Josh Pretzer (Culver Academies), and Bart Griffith (Gilman School) who work closely with interns and fellows at their current schools, this panel will share what schools are looking for in their fellows, why these positions are a great first step in your career, and will serve as a forum for any questions you may have about these opportunities.
This panel will give you an in depth look at what it's like to be a fellow or intern in an independent school. Hosted by former and current fellows, this will be a great opportunity to gain interesting perspective straight from the source and get your questions answered from job seekers who were once in your shoes.
Our Director of New Graduate Programs, Sloane Meyer, will be available for check-ins, questions, and help in the CoLAB on Friday from 9:00-10:30 AM and 1:30-3:00 PM, and then again on Saturday from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Stop by to chat! Or tweet your questions to @carneysandoe with #askSloane to get them answered on the spot.
Finally, make sure you've joined the New Graduate Network group on LinkedIn to get the most up-to-date information regarding all things related to our hiring conferences, the job search, and more.


Your knee has a tendency to become swollen and stiff after replacement. Knee exercises are critical to prevent stiffness and improve your knee motion. Start exercises as soon as possible.
Goal for first 2 weeks after surgery is to make sure your knee fully straightens and bends to 90 degrees. After 2 weeks, goal is to increase knee bending and initiate muscle strengthening.
It is harder to straighten the knee than to bend it and your knee may have a tendency to not go fully straight due to swelling and quadriceps muscle weakness. Make sure you keep your knee stretched out by placing an elevated bump under your heel (not knee), especially when you are going to sleep or when sitting for longer periods of time. This will stretch the back of your knee and keep it straight.
In general, your final knee motion will be within 10 degrees (more or less) from where you started before surgery.
You should see progress in your knee motion every day. If 2 – 3 days have passed with no progress or if a certain exercise is causing increased pain, you are probably not exercising properly.
Below are basic knee-focused exercises that are recommended after knee replacement. Your physical therapist may recommend additional exercises depending on your particular situation and stage of recovery. You can exercise both knees at the same time or just focus on the replaced knee (whichever is more comfortable). There is no magic number on many times you should repeat each exercise. In general, start by repeating each exercise 10 times and increase as tolerated over the next days. Take regular breaks and exercise only to your tolerance.
If lying flat on a solid surface, place a bump (example: a rolled-up towel) under your heels (Figure 1). Push your knee down toward the floor by tightening your quadriceps (muscles on the front of your thigh). Hold your knee as straight as possible for a few seconds (you'll feel a stretch in the back of your knee) then repeat.
If sitting (recommended over lying flat), place the heel on the same side as the replaced knee on an elevated object (example: a chair, Figure 2). Move yourself as far back as possible to maximize your leg length then push your knee down toward the floor by tightening your quadriceps (muscles on the front of your thigh). Hold your knee as straight as possible for a few seconds (you'll feel a stretch in the back of your knee) then repeat.
Note: when using a bump to elevate your heel, the bump should be thick enough to create at least 2 inches gap under your operated knee. Your heel should remain on the bump and not move.
If lying flat on a solid surface, bend the knee by sliding the heel toward the buttocks (the heel stays on the floor). Bend your knee as far as possible, hold for a few seconds, then straighten it fully and repeat. If necessary, you may use your other leg to assist in bending further by placing it around your operative leg and pulling it toward you (Figure 3).
If sitting (recommended over lying flat), bend your replaced knee as far as possible. Hold in the knee in the maximum bending position for a few seconds, then repeat (Figure 4). If necessary, you may use your other leg to assist in bending further by placing it around your operative leg and pulling it toward you.
Walk! Walk! Walk! It may feel strange the first time you walk, but the more you walk, the more your gait returns to normal and the faster you get rid of your walker, cane, etc. Trips to the bathroom or kitchen are not enough.
Remember, the #1 priority in your knee rehab is regaining range of motion. Strengthening comes later.
Keep your pain under control. Do not fall behind or you will struggle with rehab.
Don't use a cane unless you need it. Use a walker instead, and as you get comfortable, transition to walking on your own.
Do not compare yourself to others who had knee replacement. Focus on yourself!
Numbness around the incision, swelling, pain, stiffness, and warmth can all happen and are part of the surgical course. These should improve every day.
Remember, regular exercises are key to a happy knee. Plus, activity is the body's natural mechanism of blood clot prevention.


Heat the oil, then add the onion and garlic and fry them lightly but do not brown. Add the curry powder, stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add water or coconut milk, lime juice and mango, and cook until thick. Put in fish and cook gently until tender. Do not stir fish, but prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan, the pan may be moved gently backward and forward.


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Teen's family says he complained of bullying before death
Published Wed Oct 30 2019 03:12:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — A 13-year-old complained to an administrator that he was being bullied at his Southern California middle school days before the assault that killed him, the boy's family said.
Juana and Felipe Salcedo, the aunt and uncle of Diego Stolz who raised the boy since his parents died, filed a legal claim against the Moreno Valley Unified School District, the Los Angeles Times reports Tuesday.
The claim, which lists damages of $100 million, said Stolz and an adult cousin met with a Landmark Middle School assistant principal in September after he was targeted by bullies and punched at the school 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Los Angeles.
They were told the bullies would be suspended, but when Stolz returned to school after the weekend they confronted and punched him, knocking him to the ground, according to the claim. Stolz was removed from life support and died nine days later.
"They're devastated," said David Ring, the couple's attorney. "It was totally preventable, and they're really having a difficult time coming to grasp that."
Anahi Velasco, a Moreno Valley Unified spokeswoman, said the district doesn't believe it is liable for Stolz's death. She declined to comment on the pending litigation or release details about the case.
"To be clear, there is no place for bullying in our schools and acts of violence will not be tolerated," she said.
Two boys have been charged with manslaughter in connection with Stolz's death. They have denied the allegations and are due to appear in juvenile court on Friday.
Earlier this month, two girls were arrested at another school in the district after allegedly assaulting another student during lunch.
Information from: Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/
Attorney David Ring, center, speaks on behalf of the Juana and Felipe Salcedo family, the aunt and uncle of Diego Stolz who was killed in an assault at school, during a news conference in Riverside, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, announcing the family has started legal proceedings against the Moreno Valley Unified School District. The family of 13-year-old Stolz says he complained to an administrator that he was being bullied at his Southern California middle school days before the assault that killed him. (Will Lester/The Orange County Register via AP)
Juana Salcedo, aunt and guardian of 13-year-old Diego Stolz, cries during a news conference in Riverside, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, announcing the family has started legal proceedings against the Moreno Valley Unified School District. The family of Stolz says he complained to an administrator that he was being bullied at his Southern California middle school days before the assault that killed him. (Will Lester/The Orange County Register via AP)
Diego Stolz's cousin Jazmin Salcedo speaks during a news conference in Riverside, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, announcing the family has started legal proceedings against the Moreno Valley Unified School District. The family of 13-year-old Stolz says he complained to an administrator that he was being bullied at his Southern California middle school days before the assault that killed him. (Will Lester/The Orange County Register via AP)


We appreciate that moving to a new school is a huge adjustment for parents and students, if you have any queries on any of the information in this section or any questions about your child joining The Brakenhale School, please do not hesitate to contact us. We very much look forward to meeting all new starters and working together with you and your child throughout their education.
For starting Year 7 at Brakenhale in September 2020 School Tours are now available for booking.
Please see below for our admissions procedures and criteria.
We sent information to parents and students week commencing 4th March 2019. Student Registration Forms to be completed and returned to the school by Wednesday 20th March 2019.
Please telephone the school on 01344 423041 if you would like further information.
We will be sending information to parents and students week commencing 5th March 2018. We will also send the Student Registration Form to be completed and returned to the school by Wednesday 21st March 2018.
Both days really supported the Year 6s in becoming part of #teambrakenhale. Lessons were engaging, activities enjoyable and challenging and the atmosphere clear, positive but with consistent expectations. A massive thank you to all the staff, Year 10 student ambassadors and all students for their support and interactions.
Parents/carers have a statutory right of appeal under the School Standards & Framework Act 1998 if a place is not offered.
Appeals for entry in September 2018 must be received by Friday 28th April 2018 at the latest if these are to be heard by the Independent Appeals Committee by Friday 7th July 2018. Appeals received after Friday 28th April where possible, will be heard by Friday 7th July 2018; however, this will depend on the date the appeal is lodged and cannot be guaranteed.
Our Open Evening for Year 6 students starting in Year 7 in September 2018 was held on Thursday 21st September 2017 and parents had the opportunity to meet the Headteacher and other senior leaders and have a tour of the school.
We held a Year 6 Information Evening for parents in September which gave parents the opportunity to meet the Headteacher and other senior leaders and to attend introductory sessions on key curriculum and pastoral issues. Below you can find information given out during the evening.
This was followed by our Year 6 Open Evening for parents and students with tours of the school and a talk by the Headteacher and tours of the school during the working day during September and October.
We have sent information to parents and students about the school, together with admissions forms to be completed and returned. Form should be returned by Friday 17th March 2017.
Please telephone the school on 01344 423041 if you would like any further information.
Appeals for entry in September 2017 must be received by Friday 28th April 2017 at the latest if these are to be heard by the Independent Appeals Committee by Friday 7th July 2017. Appeals received after Friday 28th April where possible, will be heard by Friday 7th July 2017; however, this will depend on the date the appeal is lodged and cannot be guaranteed.
Our aim is to encourage and develop excellence in our students in all aspects of their school life, from their experiences in lessons to the wide range of extra curricular activities on offer. In recognising our students as individuals we offer a 'personalised learning approach' that involves setting high expectations and individualised subject targets for each student. Progress towards these targets is tracked throughout the year and achievement recognised and rewarded.
During the Summer term Year 6 students are invited to two induction days, during which they will take part in various activities and sample lessons to allow them to get to know us and we them. For students starting in the September the induction dates will be confirmed during the year.
During the visit students will meet their tutor group and be involved in a varied programme including sampling lessons and team building activities. This year the students will also complete CAT tests. There is no preparation that the student can do, and please reassure your child that these are nothing to worry about.
There will be a meeting during the summer term for parents/carers and students to meet the Senior Leadership team, Head of Year and tutors. We will also be hosting a coffee morning where you will have a further opportunity to meet the Headteacher, Head of Year and other and other key adults who will be supporting your child during their education.
In accordance with the School Admissions Code 2014, The Greenshaw Learning Trust is currently consulting on the admission arrangements for The Brakenhale School for entry in September 2020/21.
Please click here to view the proposed admission arrangements.


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October 1, 2009 No comments MJEOL BULLET
Jackson Autopsy Results Conflict Greatly with Reports – Bullet #338
Posted by mjeol_writer
Exactly how many things did the media get wrong regarding the death of Michael Jackson? Newly revealed autopsy details show the media narrative of Jackson being an unhealthy, impotent, chronic drug abuser is a tale only fit for a know-nothing tabloid. And every spotlight-chasing loser who found their way in front of a camera to criticize Jackson's alleged lifestyle should be slapped across the face.
For months after Jackson's death, the public has been told what to believe by unnamed, unverified shadowy sources. Even long term friends of Jackson's were talked into not believing their 'lying eyes', but rather to put their faith in unconfirmed, unsubstantiated and single-source media reports about Jackson's alleged 'drug use'.
Newly released details from the autopsy report show that Jackson was generally healthy, weighed 136 lbs (avg. weight for his height), had no other drugs in his system other than what Dr. Conrad Murray admitted to giving him, and didn't have any of the tell-tale signs long-term drug abusers normally have. Oops.
According to the AP, the L.A. County coroner's report show Jackson was healthy for 50 year old man. He did have issues with chronic lung inflammation and arthritis in his lower spine.
As with reports surrounding the false allegations of molestation Jackson faced, almost none of what the media claimed to be true has turned out to actually be true.
Media reports claimed that Jackson was down to 108-112lbs. Not true, according to the autopsy results. He was 136 lbs, which is more than what even I assumed he weighed during his death.
Media reports claimed Jackson was sickly and in generally terrible health, and could not have performed in London. Not true. The autopsy results show Jackson was in good health for his age. By the way, the Coroner's findings confirm reports from the doctor of the insurance company sent to run a battery of tests on Jackson to see whether he was healthy enough to be insured for the This Is It Tour.
According to the AP, "the autopsy report did not identify any serious physical problems that might have limited Jackson's ability to perform," (See AP Oct 1 report).
There were no purposely hidden pre-existing conditions which would have increased the chances of death from medications Murray gave Jackson. This slaps down a possible defense argument that Jackson may have been hiding his true health condition from Murray. He obviously was not.
In addition, what was all that talking-head jaw flapping about Jackson not physically being able to do what he wanted to do in London? The Coroner's findings are in direct conflict with those assumptions.
__A long-term drug addict with healthy organs? WTF?__
The media, in their infinite bubble of group-think, have sought to paint Michael Jackson as a regular drug-addict who was also culpable for his own death.
Media reports claimed that Jackson was a chronic addict for years, possibly decades. However, according to the autopsy results, there were no other medications in Jackson's system other than what Murray admitted to giving him before his death.
To further confirm this point, the Coroner found nothing wrong with Jackson's liver, his kidneys, or his heart. There were no pills found in his stomach either.
WTF? You mean to tell me he WASN'T a pill-popping dope-head who hired Murray to feed his addiction?? No! That can't be!! But Drew Pensky said….! But James Walker Jr. said…! But Brian Oxman said…! But former unnamed bodyguards claimed….! But the reason he died was because…!!
Enough of the sarcasm for now. To some people, this will be totally shocking and they will seek ways to placate the guilt they should now be feeling for making such assumptions before details like this were made public.
Some may completely close their ignorant-a$s eyes to these facts and come up with ways in which their view has to be RIGHT, instead of merely reporting what is right in front of them.
To others, however, this is merely another entry on the list of Jackson-related issues about which the general media have been so wretchedly incorrect. Not just woefully incorrect, but they also provided platforms for know-nothing, narcissistic wannabe Jackson-experts to make proclamations about which they knew absolutely nothing.
From the AP report:
Aside from propofol and the sedatives, the only substances found in his system were the local anesthetic, Lidocaine, sometimes used to numb injection sites and ephedrine, a commonly used resuscitation stimulant.
No other drugs — legal or otherwise — were detected, nor was any alcohol.
(see AP Oct 1 2009 report)
Long-term drug abuse causes liver and kidney damage and affects parts of the central nervous system. Surely if he was addicted for YEARS up until his death – like the public was so bold-facedly told to believe – there would be some type of physical damage to his internal organs directly related to alleged current drug abuse.
There were unverifiable reports that Jackson was taking 20-100 Xanax pills a day. Remember that one? I do. His body wasn't awash in Xanax, according the Coroner, or any other prescription medication whereby he would be able to abuse it himself.
Not 24 hours after his death, there were unconfirmed reports stating Jackson had died of an overdose of OxyContin and Demerol. Neither medication was in his system at all.
There were even unconfirmed reports claiming Jackson may have been a pot-head (marijuana). The illegal drug was not in his system.
As a matter of fact, according to the AP, there were absolutely no other legal or illegal medications in his system aside from what Dr. Murray admitted to giving him on the day he died, nor was there any alcohol or sign of alcohol abuse.
What happened to the reports that Jackson's house was a mobile pharmacy? Remember those? If so, who was taking all those alleged medications? It damn sure wasn't Jackson, according to his autopsy. It's just a shame it took an autopsy to reveal it.
Cherilyn Lee, of all people, in one of her many interviews, flat out said:
"Mr. Jackson did not present himself as a drug addict and from January to April, I didn't see that in him. Even when it came to the Diprivan, he was looking for something that was going to help him sleep."
(see AH: Jackson Did Not Present Himself As a Drug Addict )
Whatever past problems Jackson had with too much medication–whether it was 15 years ago or half a decade ago– he apparently would have had to have kicked the habit long before his death, according to these newly released findings.
How many times did we have to hear irresponsible blather from spotlight-chasing ex-friends, ex-confidants and ex-employees, who hadn't so much as talked to Jackson in half a decade, making proclamations about what caused his death? Brian Oxman definitely knew a drug addiction killed Jackson, remember? He had his know-nothing a$s in front of a camera before Jackson's body was cold.
They didn't know a damn thing about why Jackson was put under and never woke up on June 25 2009, but were given unfettered access to prevaricate on the public airwaves nonetheless.
How many alleged 'breaking news' reports based off of bald-faced lies did the public have to sit through? How much rank speculation and regurgitated bull found its way on-air after his death? How much misinformation was still permeating the situation up until the second this AP report was released? Way too much to measure.
__Further confirmation of Vitiligo__
Way back in 1993, Jackson revealed he was suffering from Vitiligo. Vitiligo is an auto-immune illness which destroys the pigmentation of the skin. It doesn't just 'turn you white'. Your skin becomes translucent from the lack of melanin.
The AP says, "The coroner found depigmentation of his skin around his chest, abdomen, face and arms" (see AP Oct 1 2009 report).
Sometimes vitiligo occurs in people with other autoimmune illnesses like Lupus. Whether you believe Arnold Klein or not, Jackson did have a diagnosis of Lupus.
Numerous pictures have surfaced throughout the years showing clear signs of the effects of vitiligo on Jackson's body.
Thomas Mesereau — the attorney who represented Jackson successfully back in 2005 for which he was acquitted of false molestation allegations – confirmed years ago that not only did Jackson have vitiligo, but he had actually saw the effects of the illness on Jackson's body at the time (see Astonishing Jackson Trial Discussion with Mesereau ).
__Mike da baby pappy__
Dude, Michael Jackson is the father. We already know that. The media-created drama of who the alleged father of Jackson's children is received another interesting fact according to the autopsy results.
According to the Coroner's report, Jackson was in-fact a healthy, sperm producing male.
I hate to even get into this bull$hit, but there were many unsubstantiated reports that Jackson was going around the world collecting dudes' sperm as candidates so he could have kids; the assumption being that Jackson himself wasn't able to father children.
From the AP: "The coroner also found Jackson was actively producing sperm." Well, that's that.
Aside from that, he was the one who took care of them, fed them, clothed them, made sure they were educated and protected. He was the one who stayed up all night when they had a fever, sang to them to get them to go to sleep and helped them with their homework.
When Paris Jackson got up on that stage at the memorial service, she wasn't crying for Arnold Klein, Mark Lester, or another other pathetic loser making paternity claims. She was crying for her daddy. Period.
But what does any of this matter to a hateful crowd trapped in their own bubble of group-think? Other similarly-educated people think one thing, so why not believe what almost all of your current colleagues believe?
There were far too many "We know that he…" and not nearly enough "We just don't know if he…." . Everyone was racing to the bottom as quickly as possible because so much of the public was interested in Jackson's death.
The problem is that many supposedly reputable sources were in a death race, competing with each other instead of trying to figure out just what the hell happened to someone who used to be a living, breathing human being.
To many members of the media, it COULDN'T possibly be that Jackson was taking medication at the direction of his doctor. There HAD to be a sinister explanation like Jackson bought the doctor in order to feed an addiction.
It COULND'T possibly be that Jackson was following the law. There HAD to be a sinister explanation like he was doctor-shopping and taking dozens of pills each day which contributed to his death.
It COULDN'T possibly be that Jackson put his faith and his own life in the hands of a doctor he trusted. There HAD to be a sinister explanation like he threatened Murray to pump him full of medications. Medications which Jackson reportedly already claimed didn't work for him, by the way.
Moreover, the media beast led a thirsty, gullible public over to the containers of poisoned Kool-aid (Flavor-aid) as well.
The brotha just wanted to sleep. He seemed to have been excited about performing and exhausted from his workaholic style all at the same time, and he just wanted what he thought was sleep. There were no serious illnesses which he was hiding from his doctors. He wasn't a dope-head. The only medications in his system were given to him by the physician trying to put him to sleep.
Jackson put his life in the hands of a medical doctor who waited up to half an hour to get someone else to call 911 after he found his client not breathing. A physician who was on the phone during the time he claimed to have found Jackson not breathing. A physician who walked out of the room while Jackson was unconscious under the influence of propofol.
His well-being was in the hands of a physician who was calling the shots about which medications to give Jackson preceding the time of his death. A physician who pulled rank and ordered paramedics to work on Jackson at the house instead of getting him to a hospital immediately. A physician who apparently showed no regard for the "standard care of administering propofol", according to the Coroner's report.
Jackson seems to have died from the inept care he received. His death was ruled a homicide because of acute propofol intoxication.
As the AP report states, "the standard of care for administering propofol was not met and the recommended equipment for patient monitoring, precision dosing and resuscitation was missing" (see AP Oct 1 2009 report).
And the media sought to in some way blame Michael Jackson for putting himself in that situation. True, Jackson seemed to have super powers on stage, but he wasn't psychic. And he certainly wasn't to blame for wanting to sleep and seeking out the advice of medical professionals who may have had their own legal or illegal agendas.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091001/ap_en_ce/us_michael_jackson_autopsy
https://site2.mjeol.com/mj-related/lee-jackson-did-not-present-himself-as-a-drug-addict.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/02/walker.jackson/index.html
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