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The Nissan contingent is ready to take on the Winton challenge.
Nissan Motorsport is looking forward to returning to its home event at Winton Motor Raceway – the scene of the team's stunning one-two result last year.
James Moffat and Michael Caruso wrote their names into the history books in August 2013, finishing first and second around the rural Victorian circuit.
It was Moffat's first V8 Supercars win, Nissan's first Australian Touring Car Championship race since 1992 and the first-ever non-Ford/Holden win in the V8 Supercars category.
While the Winton win remains Nissan's one and only V8 victory, the team has shown encouraging signs in recent times, including a podium for Caruso at the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park last month.
The Winton circuit is the home test track for Nissan Motorsport, but due to the busy start of the year, the team is yet to test its 2014-specification Nissan Altima V8 Supercar at the tight and twisty 3.0km circuit.
Regardless, the four-car Nissan Altima team is looking forward to getting back behind the wheels of their cars after a disappointing Symmons Plains event last weekend.
The Winton 400 event will kick off on Friday with three 20 minute practice sessions. Saturday will feature two 100km races, followed by one 200km race on Sunday.
James Moffat, #360 Norton Nissan Altima
"It's going to be nice heading back to Winton. It's our home test track, so it's a circuit that we know very well, but we actually haven't tested there since the week before last year's event," said James Moffat.
"We haven't been there with our car and its new aero package, so there's a bit of a question mark.
"But apart from Symmons Plains, the signs of the new package have been encouraging.
"We need to bounce back from Tasmania, so as a team, we need to put together a strong weekend.
"From the driver's seat, our car doesn't feel dramatically different to drive, compared to last year, so hopefully that means we haven't lost any speed.
Michael Caruso, #36 Norton Nissan Altima
"We'll find it a bit harder than what we did last year, but I only say that because everyone if one more year into their development and the speed of all the cars has improved significantly," said Michael Caruso.
"It's hard to know where we'll stand. I think we'll have a much better idea of where everyone is on Friday afternoon. That's where we'll really know how good our chances are.
"For the team, our aim is to go there and do what we did last year, but personally, I want to go there and pick up another spot and take my first win for Nissan.
"I've come close to a win a few times at Winton, but now I really want to get one to call my own.
"I'd be happy if we came out of Winton with some top 10 results. Ultimately, you want to win, and last weekend at Tasmania showed we still have a way to come to be competitive week in, week out. That's what makes Winton and the next couple of events very important for us to come away with a good bundle of points."
Rick Kelly, #15 Jack Daniel's Nissan Altima
"The Norton Hornets did a great job at Winton last year, it was Nissan's first ever V8 Supercar win, a double podium, and almost a pole position there as well," said Rick Kelly.
"They had very good car pace when you compare it places like Symmons Plains, Winton is a definitely a stronger track for us.
"Last year we had a test day in the lead up to the race, and in the 15 car we had an exceptional day, so in true Winton tradition it didn't work for us at the race meeting.
"I don't think it's a bad thing that we are turning up to that track without a test day there (so far this year).
"We've learned a lot of things with the car since last year, and I'm looking forward to how it handles since we haven't been there for a while."
Todd Kelly, #7 Jack Daniel's Nissan Altima
"Winton's our home test track that we haven't tested at so far this season, it's been a little while since we were last there, but obviously it has been our most successful venue last year," said Todd Kelly.
"We've made improvements with certain areas of the car since that point last year, so we're hoping we can have a good weekend again. "It's a little bit different to a few tracks that we've been on this year, straight line speed is not as big an issue as what it is at a lot of other tracks.
"If we get the cars right, get them to stop well, turn well, and exit the corners well, and tune the cars for the conditions on the day, we can look forward to a successful weekend."


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WTF Photo Quiz
Hey, don't forget to play the WTF photo quiz here.
This week, it's all about ME.
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Dawn (webmiztris) Says:
February 7th, 2005 at 8:28 pm
what a minute…how do you play? Are you the chick up front?
admin Says:
February 7th, 2005 at 11:05 pm
I am indeed the short, fat chick in front. I am not however, a hippie, nor am I wearing patchouli.
You have to guess where I am. (It's quite a famous place.)
Dawn (webmiztris) Says:
February 9th, 2005 at 3:08 pm
damn, I have no idea. i assume it's in the UK though?
admin Says:
February 9th, 2005 at 3:28 pm
nope, not in the UK

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ok so i'm sure most of you don't give a shit but for the few who might:
me and my brother and afp
my cousin bobbing for apples they totally ruined that punch it was funny
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ok so i'm sure most of you don't give a shit but for the few who might:
me and my brother and afp
my cousin bobbing for apples they totally ruined that punch it was funny
haha yeah he decided to use all of his graduation money for it and honestly i think her and her music is what gave him the courage to come out. you should see him now! he's better looking than i am!...
The house opens at 6:30 Amanda should arrive around 7:30.
haha she's fun and if you're a fan of her music it's great. She came to my parent's house, I'm hoping Neil comes too this time. He didn't come to ours.
If you can get here 4 people dropped out so right now there are 4 spots open at first come first serve basis. It's 100 dollars per person. The girl who bought the kickstarter party paid 5 grand and...
Courtney I use mirena, I had it put in last December. I was afraid of what I read of people's personal experiences too but I haven't had any issues with it at all. I love it. It hurt a little going...
yes i love placebo and brian mmmolko!
I wish he didn't hate that stuff so much. I love Revenge!
That's how Al has always been though, gone until he needed more money for heroin then he'd tour again haha
Ok the C U La tour was pretty shitty in 2008 with that fear factory dude singing all the older songs. Al was being lazy but when they just played the nokia in 2012 it was great. Holy shit I love that...
yes please!
Note: I WILL be backstage blowing Uncle Al if this happens
That was all my brother. He paid for the kickstarter thing and just got all his stuff last week no vibrator. That would have been funny though considering it was mailed to my parent's house and mom...
Brother and sister couldn't make it so i'm trying to sell their tickets.
3 general admission floor tickets for face value. 64 dollars each after fees.
I'm hoping for Coachella, but to me that kinda sounds like she isnt going to tour here again not an extensive tour anyway. I hope not that would really suck. Maybe she is only going to do festivals...
This is the interview I saw. She says most of her work is personal and that the album's focus is the outside world and what is happening.
thanks ky you'll have to edit my actual post haha
setlist from wiltern in 2004
Cat On The Wall
Uh Huh Her
The Letter
The Whores Hustle
My Beautiful Leah
I know Let England Shake is the name of her new single which I dunno about.
I've only seen her in 2004 on her un huh her tour and I've seen her with John Parish but that is not the...
hahaha you guys kill me. ky i totally love you. cdubby i was totally not expecting that too much lol!
Okay I think I found a ride and the rape sensor I have reads minimal, but the issue is I will be arriving there tonight and the amazing board member who is graciously housing me during TI will not be...
I got an offer from a guy named Ryan for a ride up later tonight. I asked if he wanted to get another person or two so gas would be cheaper because he was reluctant about making the drive. He told me...
Hey everyone,
I am out of a ride to SF for Treasure Island.
So, I am wondering if anyone from Los Angeles or the surrounding area planning on driving up that I could tag along with? I will...
I'm going :)
okay i dont know if anybody can help me with this but are there any really good mental health clinics in the area that offer assistance to people without health insurance? the central valley has the...
yay showin up in tux??
hopefully mailing mine out wednesday sorry! i have alot of stuff going on right now. but sending out asap :)
Omg that was you? That is so awesome, I read about that last year in her blogs. Didnt you house her whole crew and make them breakfast? lol. I'm jealous.
waking up at 5 in the morning from a migraine= my life fucking sucks
Sunday's game was way more exciting, but the Blackhawks are gonna sweep them! Chicago's goalie is doing damn good!
I totally agree. I dont care very much for the EE cd except for the first song. I saw her in SF on 5/22. EE live was awesome and very entertaining. The show was really long too. Amanda's set was a...
oh wow! okay thats cool i'm pretty sure i'm going too.
Who is going to the Wednesday show in SF?
lol! that is creepy. ^
I would love this, I have not had the chance to see them live yet. Then if they get Tori Amos maybe they will do something together since they are friends. Maybe the song they made together that was...
i was gonna paint anyway so yeah ill get on in a little bit.
oh! lol well that makes a huge difference.
you went to bed that late and got up at 7 something! you are crazy haha
anyone going to her san francisco show on the 22nd?
yay! you are number one on my list for next year lol
Thats cool. I regret not getting their numbers. That will not happen next year! I only met one person from the board this year and saw 2 or 3 others. Next year I'll meet more people :)
We barely got one of their names!? They were kind of quiet. Friday night one showed up and couldnt find the other one and he was locked out of the car with no shirt and was freezing so we had to let...
One of them wrestled too I think? They were totally trashed all weekend. I just wanna make sure they made it home alive lol!
haha yeah i know im lame. i wasnt really on anything! my friends were high all weekend and its not a good idea to put all your clothes in a garbage bag anyway lol.
Pj Harvey is in the middle of making her new album, so maybe 2011 is finally the year. I just want her to tour already!
I know this is pretty ridiculous and probably hopeless but one of the guys I camped with this year left ALL of his clothes behind at our campsite in a white garbage bag. I know it was probably...
He did quite a few of his jokes from "this filthy world" i believe that upperdecker joke is on there so you might wanna check that out. He also joked about what it would be like if he produced...


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Standalone and miscellaneous Tolkien fanfiction stories by Tyellas. "Genfic" is a fanfic term for "general fiction."
Lost in the Translation - Bilbo explains why there isn't any sex in Lord of the Rings. Now, if only we could get our hands on the Blue Book! Humor. Rated PG.
A Question of Breeding - Thirty years before the War of the Ring, Saruman summons the Sons of Elrond to ask for their counsel - about orcs. Radagast and Gandalf also have opinions. Rated PG-13.
Bread of the Mírdain - Silmarillion-Based. A vignette that looks at Elvish food, framed within a short story about Celeborn meeting Annatar in Eregion. A minor add-in to my series One Ring to Bind Them. One mild slash moment. Rated PG.
The Weregild - Silmarillion-Based. A vignette about how Sauron might have given one of the Dwarvish Rings of Power to a wary dwarf-king. Rated G.
Magweth Pengolodh: The Question of Pengolod - Silmarillion-Based. In the Second Age, an elf-man on his way to Tol Eresseä gets off the boat in Númenor, lingers in Rómenna for a while, tells some stories, and exacerbates inter-racial tension between mortals and elves, high and low. Winner of the 2005 Mithril Awards for Best Silmarillion and Best Drama. Novel length, includes downloadable PDF.
Idril's View - Silmarillion-Based. An hour in the life of Idril, lady of Gondolin, in the company of the loremaster Pengolod and, briefly, her cousin Maeglin. Rated PG.
The Prince - Silmarillion-Based. The day after Tuor comes to Gondolin, Maeglin uses his princely privileges to ensure that the tidings Tuor brings will be ignored. An ensemble piece with Idril, Turgon, Tuor, Voronwë, Aranwë, Salgant, Ecthelion, and Pengolod. Winner of the Best Characterization Mithril Award in 2004.
The Sting - Maeglin shows one good quality and makes an item all Tolkien fans will recognize. The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, LOTR, and film prop references. Rated PG.
Starlight - Silmarillion-Based. The camp of the sons of Fëanor as seen through the eyes of young Elrond, on an eventful night. Erestor, Maglor, and Maedhros also appear. Warnings: Rated R for violence and mature themes. Prologue to a longer adult story, but can be read as a standalone.


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30 Rock Season 5 Quotes
Toofer: Did you ever see a UFO up there?
Carol: No but once when I was in the Air Force I saw Mr. T in a Pizza Hut.
Liz: The next time you hallucinate just tell yourself "this is not real. I am in control of this."
Tracy: Like the World Cup.
Kenneth! I knew you'd come back. Let me smell your head.Tracy
Liz: The bathrooms are so much cleaner than at home... I don't know how they do it.
Jack: They clean them.
... then I need you to be back by noon to make the bathroom smell like sandalwood before I wreck it.Tracy
Jack: Lemon why do you keep spending so much money on Wigs?
Liz: Tracy's head size keeps changing.
The Harry Potter theme park is a huge hit with both anglophiles and pedophiles.Jack
Liz: Who flies Newark to Atlantic City?
Carol: Black bachelorette parties.
I'm in Lambert-St. Louis and I can see the Arch from here. No wait, that's a half burned down McDonald's.Carol
You sound weird... do you have a beard?Liz
Jack: My naturally blonde lady love and I basked in the three S's: surf, sun and ...
Liz: Sandwiches?
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Well i like the value in NZ @ $2.30 but just going to wait on a toss and see the full team sheets. Dont think that levie can do that 2 games in a row but Eden Park is even smaller that Seden so perhaps could happen again.
Well NZ win the toss and will have a bowl. For me Eden park is always a good place to chase and with weather around chasing is always a lot easier.
NZ 1 unit @ $2.30
Originally Posted by Rookie21: wow nz bowlers are incredibly garbage house
For some reason we are using the part timers but now we have stepped it up
Originally Posted by Rookie21: wish southee could bowl every over lol
Originally Posted by Rookie21: yep defs in trouble lol darn this partnership
You dont lose a game of cricket needing 15 runs off 20 balls with 7 wickets in hand.........
Unfortunately some people love money too much.......Thats all it is , pure 100% GREED.......
That match was thrown.........
You need 15 runs off 20 balls with 7 wickets in hand and the ground is sooooo small...........
Originally Posted by Perzian_Picks: Thats what we need, more idiots that think everything is fixed just because they lost the bet. I think ur the one that loves money too much buddy ... GROW UP !!!!
15 runs off 20 balls with 7 wickets in hand.......
Ryan Tandy
Salman Butt
Mohammed Ahmir
Tim Dinaghy
Hansie Cronje
Kapil Dev
Yeah, it doesnt happen, it really doesnt happen.......
15 runs off 20 balls with 7 wickets in hand...........


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Rice dk Gnome Candle
From Rice dk, these Gnomes are made to light up your space, and your face - smiles all around as these cute candles shine in any space.
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Rice dk is a Danish home wares and accessories brand, well known for their colorful melamine tableware and kitchenware. Founded in 1998, the designs have always been inspired by 'the good old days' with retro designs and fun pops of color.
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24 Responses to Fed grants awarded to begin addressing bullying and safe schools
[…] "Fed grants awarded to begin addressing bullying and safe schools," coverage of some moves the federal government is making to address the problem, based on my interview with Kevin Jennings, Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools and founder of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). […]
i would like to recieve information on how to apply for a grant . my company does bully proof programs that have been proven both effective and affective in grades k-12. i have been very effective working with at risk students on many different and difficult levels ~ i have letters of recommendation that can best describe how my programs have worked ~ please contact me as soon as possible , so that together we can make a difference in saving the lives of our youth and adults ~ who truly have been wounded by words ~ the commercial words wound is by far one of the best ways to show that words will always hurt someones soul and can destroy one's spirit and zest for life ~ sincerely , caren fitzpatrick
I would love to have more information on how to apply for a grant for implemeting an anti-bulling program in our high school.
i have requested information on how to obtain a grant and as to this date jan 222010 i have recieved ant inbformation ~ so far there have beeb 7 sucides in my town due due the cruelty that children and adults think nothing of by destroying ones life and there families ~ please let this be for real and not another lets walk the walk or talk the talk when a crisis hits and that it is for gotten about ~ i am sure research has proven the point tht many young people miss school because of this devasting situation ~ looking foward to hearing from you asap ~ for the longer we wait the more lives we will lose ~ answer me this question~ are you willing to lose a life of someone that you love~ i think we all know the answer to this question ~ yet it happens ever day ~sincerely~ caren fitzpatrick ~ time is of the absolute essense
Hi, I am on the board of the youth foundation in my town, Andover, MA and would like info on how to apply for a bullying and safe schools grant. Thanks
I am an educator and I have elected to step away from the classroom to assist educators who are struggling to maintain their sanity in the classroom because of bullying and other extrinsic issues. With that being said, I am interested in more information about the disposition of the bullying summit as well as information about the protocol of submitting a bullying and safe schools grant.
I would like to receive information on applying for this grant.
I work for a grant writing firm. I would like to recieve information about anti bullying grants for 2011.
I am a Director of a youth program in Jacksonville Florida.I would like to know more about how to apply for a grant to implemeting an anti-bulling program in my school district
Please send me information on how to apply for the grant to implement anti-bullying programs in my community. Thank You, Clarissa Moramarco, San Diego, CA
The YWCA has been presenting Bullying is Never Cool programs for the fifth and third graders in central Wi for over seven years. We have reached thousands of children with the message of how to stand up for yourself and others, and we need funding to continue this important work.
I have a book that was accepted for publishing later this year. As an educator I always look for literature to introduce content matter to children and my book uses a friendly character as a tool for educators/parents to address the issues of bullying. The book is currently in the illustration stage and due for circulation later this year. I would love the opportunity to have the funding to promote this type of literature that will help students feel comfortable discussing such an important issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I would like information on grants available to start programs to stop bullying. Our local school has a terrible bullying problem and has for decades. We are ready.
Please send info.
I would like to receive information about the grants being awarded concerning bullying and safe schools. I am a teacher and a family/domestic violence mediator (Rule 31 Tennessee). It has been my wish for a very long time to introduce mediation (not peer mediation) into the schools. I personally have been able to use my skills as a mediator to help solve misconceptions and to create an atmosphere of understanding within my school. I also sponsor a club called SPECTRUM which basically follows the Gay Straight Alliance "by-laws". This club was started by two students. who have different preferences yet are very close friends. It has been a very successful club.
I am completing a character education program focused on teaching students how to peacefully resolve conflicts and effectively intervene with and prevent bullying involving student leadership teams and school-wide commitment. I would appreciate more information on grants that can help fund schools to implement this program beginning in the 2011/2012 school year. Thank you for the article and information! My email is email@example.com
Debra Reinertson
I would also like some information on how to apply for a grant on anti-bullying.I was a Community Center Supervisor in Cheaspeake Virginia for many years. I moved back home to Boston 6 years ago and would really like to do something within the school ststems to prevent bullying. I grew up in East Boston and experienced many things when I came out at 17 but nothing like the torment that goes on today. We need to gather as much information as possible to create a formidable solution for the hate being taught to the next generation of leaders.Please send me as much information as possible. In the mean time I will create my own online survey and try to figure out the best way to get it out there.
Thank you so much for all your efforts in changing the way people see eachother.I commend you.
I would like information about obtaining grant money for training or programs on anti-bullying for our elementary schools. I am the school psychologist and would be interested in any information you can provide to me. Thank you
Has anyone received any information regarding instructions on how to apply for the grant monies that are said to be available? I can't find a link, information on how to apply, or an application anywhere.
We are currently attacking Bullying by offering free workshops to schools, businesses and parents. However, we are interested to find out how to apply for grants for Bullying so we can reach more students, schools and communities. If you can give us the government site to apply for grants for non-profits and private businesses. We have found through our indepth surveys and contacts one-on-one that Bullying and Administrative approach to it are not on the same page. Education, coaching and training is needed in the schools, homes and businesses. Knowledge is power. So please direct us in what we should do to receive funding to help us help others.
I see many requests for information, but has anyone gotten more information? I have done much research online and through other sources, and found one resource to be the best, as it is very close the the source. It can be found online https://www.cfda.gov/ and is close to 6,000 pages! It is a lot of information, yes, but helpful. Just thought I would share. I am in the process of implementing Andi-Bully workshops in the Southern California area, and I too would like to have any specific information about how to apply for grant money to help promote my efforts and eventually push programs into schools. Thanks
We would like more information on grants and training as we have started receiving calls from students being home schooled as well as on spring break being bullied. They haven't anyone to turn too, and we want to be prepared to help them every way possible! Thanks
Our high school would like to know how to apply for federal grants and training on bullying. Since the Bullying is now a federal mandate, our school district needs funds to implement these mandates. I would appreciate any information concerning these mandates.
Kathie Franzoy
I am a retired teacher and administrator and recognize the need for more training programs for teachers to recognize and report bullying, for administrators to act on those reports, and for parents to know how to help thier children that are either being bullied or are bullies. Please send information on how I might apply for a grant to provide inservice programs for school districts in our state.
Precisely how long did it require u to publish
"Fed grants awarded to begin addressing bullying and safe schools | Keen News Service"?
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While there aren't as many physical therapy schools in Indiana as there are in some other states, aspiring individuals who live there still have a number of schools to choose from. When selecting the right school to go to, it is important to choose one that is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Physical therapy schools in Indiana have everything you need to succeed in a physical therapy career, even if you are fresh out of high school or are looking to advance your career with a Master's or graduate degree. You may also choose to start out with physical therapy assistant courses and progress over to the physical therapy vocational schools and universities through their Bachelor's Degree programs in physical therapy.
Careers In Physical Therapy
The main job of those who work in physical therapy is to help rehabilitate patients who suffer from debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, head injuries, fractures, sprains, and cerebral palsy. Depending on the career path they choose, those who work in physical therapy may work with patients in a hospital or a medical office or clinic setting. Their work with patients may be either short term or long term, depending on the patients' condition.
The physical therapy room is usually complete with specialized equipment aimed at helping patients recover from their conditions, such as mats, weights, treadmills, and other items where a physical therapist may help the patient to exercise and improve sensory perception, motor skills, as well as strengthening their muscles.
Common responsibilities of a physical therapy practitioner include:
- Review all systems of the patients' body to determine the need and scope of physical therapy required, and take note of any physical limitations of the patient.
- Create a diagnosis and prognosis
- Perform tests to evaluate their sensory integrity, range of motion, reflexes, neuromotor skills
- Put a plan of care into action, working with other doctors as required
- Perform CPR or first-aid when necessary
- Teach patients to use walkers, crutches, prosthetics, wheelchairs, and other similar supportive devices
- Perform tissue massage, traction, manual therapy, and muscle manipulation
- Communicate and consult with the patient's family to help them have a clearer understanding of the patient's condition and update them regularly with their progress and development
- Assess the patient's capability for independence at home and in the workplace
- Promote overall health and wellness
- Help make improvements in muscle condition through exercise and strength training
- When patients have undergone considerable improvement through exercise, physical therapists help them work on coordination, endurance, and balance so that they learn how to become independent once again
To get the job done, working in physical therapy also requires coordinating with other doctors and health care providers such as social workers, audiologists, dentists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and teachers.
Individuals who want to have a career in physical therapy may choose to specialize in a specific physical therapy practice or may also take up the education required to treat a variety of conditions. They may choose to specialize in pediatrics, sports medicine, geriatrics, cardiopulmonary, or orthopedics. All of these specialties can be studied at physical therapy schools in Indiana.
Indiana Physical Therapy School Requirements
A graduate degree is typically required for one to practice physical therapy in Indiana. Most students will opt to obtain a doctorate degree in physical therapy, which is becoming the most common degree pursued. There are also many college programs for physical therapy in Indiana which consist of clinical hands-on experience and coursework.
Undergraduate Education:
Individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy have the option to take undergraduate programs by enrolling in major subjects that cover biology, physiology, and anatomy. There are also some educational institutions which offer pre-physical therapy majors which may require coursework in health and science related subjects.
Graduate Education:
A graduate degree is required to practice physical therapy. Doctorate or Master's degrees are the most commonly sought after programs for those pursuing a physical therapy career. There are various requirements to be admitted into these programs which will depend on the school; however common requirements of physical therapy schools in Indiana are minimum grade point averages as well as standardized test scores and volunteer experience.
A Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy trains students in proper diagnosis and treatment of their patients. They are required to study various therapeutic applications in physical therapy, anatomy, and exercise. Some physical therapy schools in Indiana offer Doctorate Programs which allow students to immerse themselves in the course through assessment and integration options.
There are also clinical internships available for physical therapy students of physical therapy schools in Indiana which expose them to real world situations in healthcare offices and clinics. Part of the job will require them to observe what goes on in a real-life setting, and the courses may be part-time or full-time to supplement their education. These are valuable educational experiences in physical therapy as they help students learn more about rehabilitation and patient care.
Job Qualifications For Physical Therapy In Indiana
A license is required for one to practice physical therapy in Indiana, which can be obtained by taking an accredited physical therapy program and passing the required exam. For physical therapy practitioners who want to advance their career, it is recommended to undergo continuing education to keep their license which will also help them learn the latest news and innovations in their field.
After Graduation From Physical Therapy Schools in Indiana…
Most physical therapy practitioners work in hospitals or clinics, although sometimes the job may require them to work at a patient's home or in school settings. This is one of the most physically challenging jobs in the medical field as physical therapists are often standing, lifting, or kneeling for long periods of time. The work may also require heavy lifting, applying continuous pressure through massage, and the use of heavy equipment.
Physical Therapy Schools In Indiana
Indiana University
Department of Physical Therapy
1140 West Michigan Street – Coleman Hall 326
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5209
Phone: (317) 278-1875
Website: http://shrs.iupui.edu/physical_therapy/
University of Evansville
Department of Physical Therapy
1800 Lincoln Avenue
Evansville, IN 47722-0001
Phone: (812) 488-2345
Website: http://pt.evansville.edu
University of Indianapolis
Krannert School of Physical Therapy
1400 E Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3630
Phone: (317) 788-3500
Website: http://pt.uindy.edu/dpt/


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Correction!............... it is equyivalent to 4 group 31 batteries. It is used in parallel with the exsisting battery system.
It is the equivalent power of 3 group 31 batteries, and it has a 30 second capacity.
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One of the country's leading fuel company Zuva Petroleum is set to launch two new products, a fuel card and coupon aimed at bring convenience to their customers. Zuva's chief operating officer Mr Zwelithini Mlotshwa said they had taken time to introduce the products because they wanted to come up with unique offerings to what their competitors already have."We took our time to craft these two products to suit the needs of our customers. Our unique fuel card offers SMS updates at every purchase, online updates on all transactions, alerts when your fuel account balance is low ensuring you never run out of credit unknowingly.
"This aspect is especially important to people that are always on the go. Our coupon on the other hand is not just a coupon, we have introduced a coupon management system which allows for coupons to be activated and deactivated giving customers peace of mind should they, by some misfortune, lose their coupon," he said.
In addition Mr Mlotshwa said the card has two wallets, a fuel wallet and an FBC instant bank account wallet.
"To activate the FBC instant account, customers will need to visit any FBC branch nationwide. While the fuel wallet can only be used at selected Zuva service stations for the purchase of all fuel products, the FBC wallet (magstripe) can be used at any outlet which accepts Zim Switch cards.
Chief executive Bethwell Gumbo said that they were dedicated to introducing products that benefit their clients.
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TORONTO — While they cleaned up so many of the mistakes that plagued them earlier in the week, recorded a season high in shots on goal and received a strong performance from the starting goaltender, the Washington Capitals couldn't find a way to put it all together in the form of a win Saturday night.
Washington played a greatly improved game in its own end and fired 50 shots against Toronto Maple Leafs netminder James Reimer but beat him only once — with less than five minutes remaining in regulation — and ultimately fell, 2-1, in a shootout after James van Riemsdyk and Joffrey Lupul scored.
The Capitals have lost three straight, but this defeat stung in a way the others didn't — the players felt they deserved a better result for their effort.
"I think it was probably one of the best games we've played, but we don't get results," said Alex Ovechkin, who tied the game at 1 with 4 minutes 10 seconds remaining in regulation with his league-leading 20th goal of the season. "We have to stick with the system and take this game in our mind."
On Saturday morning, hours after Washington dropped Friday's game, 3-2, to the Montreal Canadiens in an error-ridden performance at Verizon Center, Coach Adam Oates "blasted" the team's performance. He wanted to see the Capitals (12-10-2) follow the game plan, show some defensive aptitude and not self-destruct when play entered their own zone.
They responded. While it wasn't a flawless outing — the Maple Leafs created a handful of solid looks on odd-man rushes — the support in the defensive zone was apparent through clean exits and simple plays to derail any opposing momentum. That strong play also aided goaltender Braden Holtby, who finished with 27 saves.
"It was night and day. Night and day. We stuck to the game plan. We handled the pressure when we got it," Oates said. "We did a better job of not shooting ourselves in the foot giving them a second and third chance and wearing ourselves out. We handled the pressure when it was there. We made a decent play, gave it to the next guy, got centered, got it in, allowed ourselves to get into our game."
For all of the Capitals' improvements in their own end, though, they didn't do enough to truly challenge Reimer. The volume of shots didn't necessarily equate to an overwhelming night for the netminder.
"Honestly, it was more of them just throwing pucks at the net from everywhere," Reimer said. "As far as tiring games and stuff like that, I've had some 30-, 35-shot games that have been more tiring and more gassing, you could say, because offensive-time zone, stuff like that."
After a scoreless first period that saw Holtby weather a number of quality scoring chances, including Phil Kessel on the doorstep and a point-blank one-timer from Nikolai Kulemin, Washington took control in the second. The Capitals outshot Toronto 11-0 through the first 11 minutes, drawing a pair of penalties in the process.
Those four minutes of power-play time offered the clearest demonstration of Washington's inability to fluster Reimer. They put seven shots on goal during those two power plays, including many booming blasts from the slot, but they didn't have anyone in front obstructing the goaltender's view.
"You can see if we get chance to shoot the puck, we don't have nobody in front of the net," Ovechkin said. "Right now this league it's pretty hard to score from the blue line or middle of the ice if goalie see the puck."
Nicklas Backstrom concurred: "We talked about it actually after the first power play but couldn't get enough guys in front of the net. That's something we're looking at. That's something we need."
Less than a minute after Washington's second power-play opportunity expired, the Maple Leafs (14-8-1) received their first of the game, and David Clarkson gave them a 1-0 lead with a deflection in front 10:08 gone in the second. It was precisely the type of threat Washington lacked on its man-advantage.
After being limited to three shots through the first 55 minutes, Ovechkin found just enough space to shake his Maple Leafs detail after an outlet pass from Mike Green and blasted a slap shot through Toronto captain Dion Phaneuf and Reimer to even the score at 1.
But Ovechkin's tally was only enough to secure one point, not two.
"We put up a bunch of shots, we don't give up as many and we still lose a game. It kind of stinks," John Carlson said. "I think we played a great hockey game from the defense to offense, goaltending was great and we didn't come out with a win."
Notes: Mikhail Grabovski needed 20 stitches to close two wounds near his right eye after he fell and was accidentally cut by Clarkson's skate late in the second period. He returned to the game in the third and finished the contest. . . . Martin Erat was a healthy scratch.
More on the Capitals:
Capitals Insider: Grabovski avoids serious injury after being cut on face
Capitals Insider: Fehr returns to lineup against Toronto
Capitals Insider: Five thoughts on the loss to the Canadiens
Capitals Insider: Oates frustrated by loss to Montreal


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Assuming that the usefulness of such research is how it can be applied by us mere mortals, a number of questions come to mind:
– Is this causation or correlation?
– Do we know if long term meditators who are wired for happiness, were equally so before they became meditators?
– Do we know if it is the meditating that wired their brains that way, rather than some other aspect of their lives?
– Is the %age of meditators with "happiness" higher than in the normal population? Among the eight monks it was, pretty clearly, but that is a small sample size.
– How is "happiness" defined? Can I be happy without gamma waves?
The link between happiness and meditation
The world's most famous Happiness expert on meditation
Shawn Achor is arguably the world's most famous expert on "happiness". With 12 years spent researching the subject at Harvard University, one the top 20 TED talks, and a bestseller that argues how happiness fuels success rather than vice versa, he can tell us a thing or two about what makes us happy. And among the 5 things that he consistently claims we should to do be happier, is meditation[1].
"Take two minutes each day to stop what you're doing and watch your breath go in and out. This exercise trains your brain to do one thing at a time. Research suggests that a multitasking brain has a harder time falling asleep, is more stressed, and has lower energy. By taking time to relax the brain has a chance to undo the negative effects of trying to manage everything at once."[2] – Shawn Achor
Shawn argues that meditation makes us happy because it reduces the stress and anxiety that is caused by hectic, multi-tasking lives; scientific studies have shown meditation to improve focus and reduce stress. This is a fairly good reason to make it one of the top 5 activities he recommends for becoming happier. However there is even more direct, compelling research that links meditation to positive emotions. We look at some of these below.
Long-term meditators have brains that are wired for positive emotions
The seminal piece of neuroscientific research that opened people's eyes to the link between meditation and happiness, was published in 2004 in PNAS[3]. It all began when the Dalai Lama invited Dr Richard Davidson, cognitive scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to interview monks about their mental and emotional lives back in 1992. Fast forward ten years, and Davidson was placing 128 electrodes on the head of Matthieu Ricard, the French biochemist turned Buddhist monk close to the Dalai Lama. When Ricard was asked to meditate on unconditional loving kindness (also known as compassion meditation, a particular strand of Buddhist meditation), the brain scans showed unusually high gamma waves, which only arise with intensely focussed thought at levels beyond the day-to-day experience of most people. (He was subsequently named the happiest man in the world).
When the above experiment was repeated with more meditators (8 monks with between 10,000 to 50,000 hours of meditative practice, and a control group of non-meditating university students), results were similar: not only did the monks produce 30 times more gamma waves than the control group, but much larger areas of their brains were activated during meditation, especially in the left prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for positive emotions.
It is already featured on this site as one of Bidushi's inspirations, but in case you haven't seen it, watch Matthieu Ricard's famous TED talk referring to this research. And a funny interview by Robert Chalmer of the Independent as he asks Ricard about the satisfaction of laptop rage.
For those who are interested in the actual brain scan images, the Daily Mail (!!) has some telling pictures from the study right here.
The 2004 study by Lutz et al looked at the brains of long-term meditators while they practiced "loving kindness" meditation, which is a particular type of Buddhist meditation where the meditator mentally creates a state of unconditional compassion towards themselves and the world. Subsequent research has shown that long-term practitioners of mindfulness meditation are also generally happier than non-meditators. In a study by Baer, R. et al 2012, measures of psychological wellbeing, mindfulness and self-compassion of 77 long-term mindfulness meditators are compared with 79 non-meditators. The results showed a significant correlation between the traits of mindfulness, self-compassion and wellbeing for the meditators, compared to non-meditators. The authors summarise:
"Results showed that the significant association between duration of regular meditation practice and psychological wellbeing was completely accounted for by a combination of mindfulness and self-compassion scores"[4]
Short-term meditation can also lead to more positive emotions
Many of the studies that look at effects of meditation on negative affects such as stress, depression, pain, tend to find that as well as alleviating these affects meditation also increases positive states of mind. But some studies have looked specifically into whether meditating for even a short term can affect our state of wellbeing.
In 2008 Fredrickson, B. et al published results of a study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in which of 139 working adults, half were trained in compassion meditation. "Results showed that this meditation practice produced increases over time in daily experiences of positive emotions, which, in turn, produced increases in a wide range of personal resources (e.g., increased mindfulness, purpose in life, social support, decreased illness symptoms)."[5]
Also in 2008, Carmody and Baer carried out research where 174 adults were given the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course[6]. The objectives were to find out 1/ whether participation in MBSR lead to changes in measures of mindfulness, 2/ if changes in mindfulness occured, whether the extent of home practice of mindfulness meditation was related to changes in mindfulness and changes in wellbeing measures, and 3/ if the above relationship was found, whether increased mindfulness is the factor that explains the correlation between hours of practice and changes in mindfulness and wellbeing.
The results of the research gave affirmative answers to all 3 questions.
1/ levels of mindfulness increased significantly from pre to post MBSR for all participants
2/ the extent of home practice of formal meditation exercises (body scan, yoga, sitting) is significantly correlated with degree of change in most facets of mindfulness (all but describing ), and several measures of symptoms and well-being
3/ finally, increases in mindfulness is the factor that explains the positive correlation of hours of mindfulness meditation and improvements in psychological wellbeing
So even if most of us have brains that are not yet producing gamma waves like the monks, it appears that we can start developing more positive states of mind even with a starting practice of meditation.
How happy are you?
Finally, in case you don't quite know how happy you really are, and are curious to find out, here are a few hundred tests you can take online that will tell you exactly what you need to know:
[1] http://bigthink.com/videos/five-steps-to-a-happier-life
[2] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shawn-achor/happiness-tips-research-chronic-illness_b_1798183.html
[3] Lutz et al, 2004: http://www.pnas.org/content/101/46/16369.long
[4] Baer, R. A., E. L. B. Lykins, et al. (2012). "Mindfulness and self-compassion as predictors of psychological wellbeing in long-term meditators and matched nonmeditators." Journal of Positive Psychology 7(3): 230-238.
[5] Fredrickson, B., et al, 2008, Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol 95(5), Nov 2008, 1045-1062. doi: 10.1037/a0013262 See here: http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2008-14857-004
[6] Carmody J, Baer RA. Relationships between mindfulness practice and levels of mindfulness, medical and psychological symptoms and well-being in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2008;31:23–33.
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Assuming that the usefulness of such research is how it can be applied by us mere mortals, a number of questions come to mind:
as someone who meditated to satori 37 years ago (I rarely do it now – rare refresher if I feel buzzed – usually when unable to sleep due to eating too many calories) my everyday state is perfect contentment – I'm always intrigued with people around me complaining about everything – I wish I could them this perfect moon …
but I was probably leaning this way as a child – the personality model I associated with myself was 'monk'
the only time I really felt depressed in living memory was last year when I got a virus with nasty sore throat and vocal cord nodule leaving me speechless for about 6 weeks – only then I felt how health determines your feelings, and if your health is bad, it's pretty hard to feel good – so look after that first …
Hi James
Great questions, I might ask some of the authors of the studies to get answers. My understanding is as follows:
– Is this causation or correlation?
Most studies report a correlation, and they say the nature and magnitude of the correlation suggests that A is a predictor of B. Both the Lutz 2004 study and 2012 Baer study refer to correlations for long-term meditators of the brain activity and meditation. The 2008 Carmody study of the effects of short-term meditation shows that statistically, increased mindfulness is what accounts for correlation of mindfulness training with MBSR and wellbeing measures. From the studies I've seen, further research is suggested to drill down to causation.
A lot of research on meditation currently finds correlations, but the causation is not yet clear – for instance we know that courses in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy prevent relapse into depression, but we still don't know exactly which element of that therapy is responsible for this result. It is still part of the NHS suite of services offered in this area, as it seems to work.
(Although from my own humble philosophical point of view, causation is an illusion anyway – it's just a good hypotheses until one day something happens that turns it on its head).
– Do we know if long term meditators who are wired for happiness, were equally so before they became meditators?
Good point and no, we don't know how they were wired before they became the long-term meditators. Longitudinal studies over long time periods are suggested for this by most of these studies.
– Do we know if it is the meditating that wired their brains that way, rather than some other aspect of their lives?
We can only see the brain activity & structure while resting or meditating – so as with your first question, it's a correlation and we don't know about the causation – see excerpt here from Lutz et al 2004, the first study from Dr Richard Davidon;s team:
"It remains for future studies to show that these EEG signatures are caused by long-term training itself and not by individual differences before the training, although the positive correlation that we found with hours of training and other randomized controlled trials suggest that these are training-related effects"
– Is the %age of meditators with "happiness" higher than in the normal population? Among the eight monks it was, pretty clearly, but that is a small sample size.
The sample size in the 2012 Carmody study that looks at self-reports of a 156 people is larger. I suppose you can always get bigger sample sizes, the question is what is statistically satisfactory…
– How is "happiness" defined?
I'll ask the experts As far as I've read, it's not one thing, it has multiple components of positive experience and runs across a spectrum..a range.. but watch out for my next post on the topic where I Q&A Amit Amin, a specialist on positive psychology.
Can I be happy without gamma waves?
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WShat an arrogance? Meditation must be repackaged as "Mindfulness…etc" to look as its Western outfit. However it is this very trap of ephemeral character that keeps us bound to pains of this world one wants to get rid of. Get over the "Ego" and it is the first step forward for happiness.
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St John's School in Leatherhead opened its doors last Thursday to host a guest lecture by the world-renowned art critic, historian and broadcaster Andrew Graham-Dixon.
Past St John's pupils gathered with current students in the school chapel to hear the lecture on Caravaggio and his relationship with Christianity in his art.
Andrew Graham-Dixon's talk 'Whose Christ is it Anyway?' explored Caravaggio's unruly and indeed obscure background; in fact there are few concrete biographic details, and some of the most illuminating information about him can be found in criminal records of the time. He famously killed a man and was regularly in fights. His artistic technique mirrored his shadowy life, as Andrew Graham-Dixon observed that: 'Light and shadows are key to his work and he himself was like a living chiaroscuro.' He skilfully played with light on his canvas while dodging the spotlight in life, as he purportedly wore black and had his hair untidy to aid his camouflage!
Caravaggio lost most of his family to the bubonic plague when he was young. The Renaissance was a time of great uncertainty over what happened in the afterlife, so the present-day tensions only heightened those concerns. Graham-Dixon explained that Caravaggio often captured that very doubt in his paintings. Also, in a similar way, Caravaggio's treatment of miracles is particularly interesting, paradoxical even, marked in a step away from the 'fanfare' announcement of a miracle taking place. The audience was told that: 'Miracles are subtle in Caravaggio's paintings. The Supper at Emmaus shows those who see the miracle, and those who don't.'
Caravaggio frequently revisited the dramatic physicality of death in his paintings. Andrew Graham-Dixon told the audience that we can learn through the x-ray of Judith Beheading Holofernes that Caravaggio repositioned the head of one of his subjects to depict the most dramatic and bloody angle; and that Hollywood director Martin Scorsese had remarked to him that it was Caravaggio who had taught him 'How hard it is to kill a man!' – the similarities of the difficulty involved in showing the physical elements of death on screen and in art.
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Nine people accused of spying for Russia are appearing before U.S. courts to request bail, as police in Cyprus search for a suspect who vanished in the case.
Hearings for the nine were being held Thursday in New York, Boston and outside Washington. A 10th suspect in U.S. custody has already been denied bail.
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U.S. authorities arrested the suspects earlier this week. They are implicated in a plot to gain information on American nuclear weaponry, foreign policy and politics for the Russian foreign intelligence service, the SVR, while living and working in the U.S.
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The man who went missing in Cyprus is accused of supplying money to the alleged U.S. spy ring.
Police in Cyprus say Christopher Robert Metsos failed to appear at a police station in the city of Larnaca Wednesday. He was expected there after Cypriot authorities released him on $33,000 bail the day before.
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Russia's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it did not expect the arrests to damage relations with Washington.
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There is a debate in the internet land of Punditia about just what is the "counterculture" and why do Leftists dominate it. The conservative side is pretty well summed up by this quote from one Samuel, a commenter at NewsReal Blog:
"A Conservative, be s/he a Christian Conservative, Deist Conservative or an Atheist Conservative, all live by fundamental principles. At the top of the list would be, that individual freedom is unlimited under the level that it remains below the infringement of others freedom."
What so many Conservatives don't seem to get, is that the counter culturist types describe themselves essentially the same way!!! They seek to maximize individual freedoms that do not infringe upon other's freedoms.
Isn't that JUST what most (non-politically active) people of a counter culture bent are all about? They are drawn Left simply because there they have more opportunity to express their creativity, whether it is art, music or writing.
Why must pundits and leaders on the Right and Left equate artistic creativity with POLITICAL movements that seek to REMOVE traditional elements from society rather than make SOME of them more optional? Things like how you dress or what you can do for a living as a man or woman or minority, and what kind of art you can produce.
It is the FAULT of the Conservatives as well as the progressives if Leftists dominate the creative world! Conservatism is a FACET of thought, not a religion that needs to be kept pure and un-tainted.
The political progressives seek to change entire societal systems to THEIR model; not just allow more elbow room for expression and differences in style and tone; they seek to LIMIT other's ability to express themselves, JUST LIKE THE CONSERVATIVE EXTREMISTS.
Why else does David Horowitz so often make the point that he is a CLASSIC LIBERAL, not a classic Conservative?!?
A pure Leftist or pure Conservative cannot form a healthy government. NEITHER ONE!
Just look at one of history's examples of a truly conservative group: The Catholic Church.
Just when in the history of the Church can it be said that there were no Liberal influences moderating the harshness of the Conservative ones? Are those times you would want to live in? As I read history the less influence classic Liberal thought had the more corruption and evil the Church did to the societies it held under its authority.
Can progressive expression of Liberal ideas go too far in shedding traditions? Of course they can, just like Conservative ideas can go too far when unmediated by LIBERAL thought.
On the Left we have seen the brutality of the Protestants against Catholics in the wars of religion, the horrific acts by Communist inspired groups abetted by modern technology in the 20th, and The Terror after the French Revolution. On the Right we have the Spanish Inquisition and that whole mentality which extended all across Europe at one time or another including Conservative Catholic family outings like the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Arguments can be made that Nazi Germany had elements of BOTH Left and Right; explain THAT one in black and white partisan terms if you can!!!
The accident of history that gave the Nazis, Japanese and Communists modern weaponry and transportation to abet their crimes does not in any way alleviate the intimate similarities between Right extremists and Left extremists; it is hypocritical to claim that as an excuse to not be critical of your "allies's" actions.
The simple truth is that pure conservatism is not just boring, it is stagnant. The most purely conservative group in American history that I can think of off hand were the Puritans. Does anyone on the political Right really WANT to live in a society like that? Is that really your goal? Do not forget, to protect their "Godly" society these wonderful CONSERVATIVES had no trouble hanging a couple sisters for the crime of being Quaker. They also drove one preacher right out of their colony for the truly heinous crime of insisting that a forced faith was not true faith! If the colonies had not united in the U.S. how far do you think they would have gone? Are you all unaware that it was this very Conservative extremism that prompted the majority of colonies to endorse the whole freedom of religion ideal?
IS. THIS. REALLY. WHAT. YOU. WANT? Is THAT the America that those Liberal bastards Franklin and Paine and Jefferson and yes, even Washington wanted?
Frankly, one of the biggest reasons it is so hard for many moderates to embrace their Conservative side publically is just how BORING most True Blue Republicans are! Why do you think Huckabee got so much attention? He actually had NUANCE to his lifestyle.
It may come as a surprise to a lot of culturaly isolated Conservatives but, the majority of people are not content with re-runs of I Love Lucy and a stack of Frank Sinatra records.
Heck, if you eliminated all art produced by those Limbaugh woukd CALL "Leftist" and that produced by "active" homosexuals and "drug" users, just WHAT would you have left?
Dickens, Twain, Melville, Shakepeare, Dumas, Wilde, Elvis, Judy Garland, Ella, Billie Holiday, oh, why bother with a list; almost ALL literature, music, art, plays, blah, blah, blah, is produced by those that the True Blue Conservative ™ would ELIMINATE FROM PARTICIPATION in society!!!
The fact that LEFTISTS in total control would destroy the balance of society just as surely does NOT excuse the partisanship of the Right.
It comes as a constant surpise to me that people actually try to defend the idea of eliminating the influence of Liberals(or Conservatives) from politics. Can anyone truly be that ignorant, to believe that that "victory" would end up in anything but a horrific tyranny of one sort or another?
The label of Conservative is not a shield against immorality or abuse of power, nor is Progressive. Deal with it folks!
Oh, and while I am on a rant, if Conservative Principals are what Republicans say they are, WHO are these people who are registered as Republicans and call themselves Christians who do not seem to GET the whole free speech and freedom of religion thing, not to mention the whole "if you allow one religion to use a public platform ALL must be allowed" thing that the Supreme Court has been so adamant about?
It seems to ME, a MODERATE, that BOTH side's partisans just love to supress others when they get a chance. Free speech for me but not for thee.
Whether you call yourself Democrat or Republican, THAT ISNT ABOUT FREEDOM AND THAT ISN"T WHAT AMERICA'S CONSTITUTION IS ABOUT!
(Pure Leftist Mind) "Things are not the way we THINK they should be so, we must tear down everything to make it as it should be. Those who stand in the way fully support ALL evil, real and imagined, done by the current system. We are not responsible for ANY evil commited in this noble pursuit."
(Pure Conservative Mind)"It Ain't the way Daddy did it so it ain't the way I gonna do it! It must be immoral and against God; it aint' NATURAL! IT is a slippery slope. Those who seek ANY changes fully support ALL evil Our Party must not be charged with any evil commited by the status quo."
Get riled if you want, but that is JUST what most Conservative arguments against change come down to!
This attitude has saturated the Conservative stance in debates ranging from slavery to child labor, women's votes, black votes, EVERY new form of music and ALL new styles of dress and undress.
The Leftist attitude has successfully co-opted much of the "Liberal" world due to the Conservatives opposing ANY creative changes to society, no matter WHAT the motivation for them may be.
Is there a single creative change that can be listed that did NOT receive immediate opposition from the "Conservative" elements of society?
It is not often that you get a "Liberal" change that does not find support even in the bastions of Conservatism. (Abolition, child labor, minority religious rights, minority racial rights, etc. etc. ad nauseum), and the truly immoral and heinous ideals, like NAMBLA's agenda, unites Conservatives with people across the spectrum in defense of, not tradition, but life, children and the things that matter to a harmonious society.
Counter culture is nothing more or less than a label for CREATIVE people who seek to express themselves in ways not allowed by the straight-jacket of strict Conservatism.
At certain times politics can intertwine with these people but, do not forget that Leftists are just as authoritarian and CONSERVATIVE about THEIR principals as "real" Conservatives" are and usualy wll offend the most creative after a while.
How do you tell the difference from the inside between a strict Stalinist society and a strict "conservative" one in terms of how the freedom of the individual and their families differ?
Look at a "proper" Puritan household and see how they self edit and apply double-think, and are IN NO WAY SIGNIFICANTLY different from the 1950's Russian family watching every word and action lest they "sin" and bring down the punishment of God (The State)
One extreme wants to tear down the Constitution and replace it with Marx, the other side wants to tear down the Constitution and replace it with THEIR interpretation of what the Bible says.
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Classical ballet, highly anticipated opera, expanded family programming, Indian raga, jazz, hip hop, tango, musical theater, and extraordinary vocal performances comprise the offerings on hand this season at the Center for the Arts (CFA). CFA, home to a professional theater company–Theater of the First Amendment–and presenter of international artists of note, announces single tickets on sale for the entire 2002-2003 season of its Great Performances at Mason series, beginning today.
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The season opens with the continuing Keyboard Conversations(r) series presented by pianist Jeffrey Siegel on Sept. 22. The Shanghai Ballet makes its CFA debut with a Chinese legend entitled The White Haired Girl on Sept. 28, and the traditional Coppelia on Sept. 29. Virtuoso Leon Fleisher joins the renowned Mendelssohn Quartet for a Brahms quintet on Oct. 5. The Virginia Opera, a longtime contributor to the season in Fairfax, announces the production of four operas this season, up from its usual three offerings.
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Real Kung Fu...it is possible.
Hello everyone.
Well, Im hailing from NYC and yes, from another MA forum as well. While Ill be discovered shortly, its a pretty popular forum to say the least, so Ill leave that well enough alone for now.
Ive been practicing Southern Shaolin for about 11 years now and for about the past 6 years, have been questioning, refining and adapting to the realities of combat from varying degrees.
While I realize that philosophies and traditionalism are greatly frowned upon on here, I just want to express that my main aim is to help evolve Chinese Martial Arts in any way that I possibly can. So even now, Im getting opportunities to train with other MMAers and BJJers of different sorts.
With that said, Im a very strong believer in the old school ways of thinking. This doesnt mean to focus solely on tradition, lineage and similar elements that only serve as an academic benefit. That has its purpose, no doubt. But in consistent testing, refining and evolving ones Fist for the future. Which obviously means, sparring constantly and testing, testing, testing to make theories proven fact. The original roots and foundations that make up Chinese Martial Arts before theyve diluted into the mess that exists today.
A brief background: my mother-base Fist is in Southern Dragon from my original 5 Animal origins. Also, Shuai Chiao, Baji, Chin Na and Northern Shaolin concepts. Im more grappling biased though, so Chin Na from standing and ground practices are more my favorite.
Fortunately, by the grace of God, my Sifu was a psycho rough-houser, from back in the Bronxs 1980s era. So we were blessed learning what works, what doesnt work on a consistent basis.
Anyhow, its good to be here. Judging from the rampant pools of cynicism on these forums, I can see that this will be really interesting indeed.
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5/31/2006 5:09pm, #3
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The main problem with "Kung Fu" is its attraction to exotic, low-no percentage techniques and ineffecient movement under the assumption that if you train in them long enough (usually through forms or compliant partner drills), you'll be able to pull them off in a real fight.
But unfortunately, when they're tested in non-stop, full contact sparring, they often resemble little more than crappy kickboxing. This is because there are only so many ways one can strike another person, and almost every single one of them is used in kickboxing or other combat sports.
So what does "real" kung fu look like? Watch Cung Le. If you're not training to strike like he does, you're probably just performing a choreographed, sinophilistic, masturbatory exercise.
5/31/2006 5:15pm, #5
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5/31/2006 5:38pm, #8Originally Posted by Cullion
My style of muay thai involves a lot of jumping around these days. Unfortunately, Kat's style involves the deadly mortal kombat sweep.
5/31/2006 5:39pm, #9Originally Posted by Cullion
That sweep at the start of the video is one I've been trying to get off on people ever since I first saw Buakaw using it in all his fights.
5/31/2006 5:41pm, #10
General advice: remember it isn't so important what you call your technique. I think if you spend too much time thinking in terms of one system (i.e. caring if something is specifically "kung fu" or not) or another you're just wasting mental energy.Lone Wolf McQuade Final Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmrDe_mYUXg


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"It is actually nothing new that staff in mobile phone shops have supplemented income with this abusive perk," an industry source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper, adding that "the iPhone is an iconic product for O2 and it makes sense to start there, but I predict that we will see this spread across the sector. The days when this kind of scam could be ignored are over."
O2 took on an additional 1,400 new workers to cope with demand for the iPhone when it was launched last year.
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