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Taylor Swift Calling Jake Gyllenhaal Behind Calvin Harris' Back? The Truth
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Has Taylor Swift, 25, been secretly dialing up her ex, Jake Gyllenhaal, 34, without Calvin Harris, 31, knowing? With rumors of Taylor and her boyfriend on the rocks, has the "Wildest Dream" singer put her ex on speed dial? HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned the truth — find out what we know!
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Louis Tomlinson Confirms 1D's Song 'Perfect' Was 'Influenced' By Taylor Swift
Louis Tomlinson, who co-wrote 'Perfect' with Harry Styles, just admitted that the love song is indeed 'influenced' by Harry's past relationship with Taylor Swift!
We can finally put the rumors to rest! The song "Perfect" on One Direction's new album "Made In The A.M." was definitely influenced by Taylor Swift and Harry Styles' romance, according to Louis Tomlinson himself! Louis dropped the bomb and went on to talk about how "everybody draws from personal experiences," when writing songs — see exactly what he said!
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Taylor Swift Skips Kendall Jenner's Birthday Party To Avoid Run In With Justin Bieber
Whoops! Instead of hitting Kendall Jenner's 20th birthday party, HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned that Taylor Swift opted for another event so that she wouldn't have to see Justin Bieber.
Taylor Swift, 25, wanted no part of Kendall Jenner's massive star-studded birthday bash on Monday, Nov. 2, and it's all thanks to Justin Bieber, 21. HollywoodLife.com can EXCLUSIVELY reveal that T-Swift skipped out on the 20th party because she did NOT want to run into the Biebs. Eek! To hear more about Kendall Jenner, head over to iTunes and download the latest HollywoodLife podcast for free!
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Taylor Swift & Miranda Lambert's Bad Blood: Secretly Feuding Over Blake Shelton?
Say it ain't so! Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert's hot duet in October may have all been just for show — because behind the scenes they're totally feuding, according to a new report. But what does Miranda's ex, Blake Shelton have to do with it?
Is Miranda Lambert the newest star shunned from Taylor Swift's squad?! The ladies have reportedly been in a bitter feud for years, and it only intensified over the summer when the "Little Red Wagon" singer split from Tay's pal, Blake Shelton. So why were they performing together on Oct. 21?! Here's the scoop…
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Taylor Swift Disses Kendall Jenner By Skipping Her Birthday Party? — See The Pics
Now this is very interesting and we can either chalk it up to a total coincidence or perfectly calculated! Taylor Swift had dinner up the street from Kendall Jenner's birthday party on Nov. 2 — so was Taylor not invited to Queen Kendall's 20th bash or did she just skip it?
Taylor Swift attended her own birthday party nearby from Kendall Jenner's star studded 20th birthday dinner at The Nice Guy restaurant. Kendall had a few of Taylor's girl squad members in attendance like, Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez but where was Taylor? Perhaps Kendall didn't invite Tay Tay but the singer actually had her own birthday party to attend at The Little Door up the street. Awkward! Click here to read more
5SOS's Ashton Irwin Blasts Taylor Swift As 'Destructive' After She Rejects Michael Clifford
Michael Clifford's crush on Taylor Swift was totally unreciprocated, and his best bro, Ashton Irwin, is actually happy that nothing happened! The 5SOS bandmates dished about life and love in a new interview — and Ashton's opinions about Tay!
Ashton Irwin, 21, knows that 5 Seconds of Summer bandmate Michael Clifford, 19, has crushed hard on Taylor Swift, but in an interview on The Howard Stern Show on November 2, he made it clear that it was a terrible idea for the two to date. Ashton's bottom line: Taylor's a little too much for Michael to handle. But damn, it would make good music!
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Taylor Swift's Plaid Button Down Top — Shop Her Exact Look
Taylor Swift sported a wardrobe staple on October 9 when she wore a plaid flannel top to pose with fans. The dark burgundy and navy-colored top in the cozy cotton material is perfect for the colder weather ahead, and you can shop TSwift's exact top, right here!
Leave it to Taylor Swift, to show us all what our fall wardrobe was missing. The 25-year-old took a break from her 1989 tour costumes on October 9 to style match her fans in Omaha, Nebraska with a plaid flannel top. In keeping with the autumnal tones, Taylor opted for a darker colored plaid top that works perfectly with the season.
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Taylor Swift Dresses Up As Olaf & Sings 'Let It Go' With Idina Menzel — Watch
Taylor Swift just keeps topping herself! On Halloween, she brought out the amazing Idina Menzel, and together, they performed 'Let It Go' from 'Frozen' — and yes, they were in costume.
Taylor Swift and Idina Menzel should probably go on tour together. On Oct. 31, Taylor brought out the actress and singer on stage at her 1989 tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. And basically, it was the perfect duet for Halloween and included a costume change.
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'GMA's' Amy Robach Spoofs Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' Squad — See Hilarious Costume
Taylor Swift and her squad have arrived! Oh, wait, no — that's Amy Robach in Times Square for 'Good Morning America' on Halloween! Amy donned the singer's exact 'Bad Blood' video look for the holiday and she completely nailed it. Check it out!
Amy Robach totally killed it this Halloween! The Good Morning America host's Taylor Swift costume was totally on-point, we basically thought we were looking at Taylor herself. Of course, Amy couldn't forget to include members of the 25-year-old's infamous squad in her get-up, and the way she did it was SO clever!
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Ariana Grande Releases Sexiest Music Video Yet With 'Focus' — Watch Now
Arianators, rejoice! Ariana Grande finally released her new sexy single, 'Focus,' along with the video for the tune, and both are simply amazing! Watch the video here!
Ariana Grande, 22, has done it again! The pop diva hasn't released anything we don't absolutely love, but she's practically outdone herself with her newest single and video! She dropped her new song, "Focus," on Oct. 30, and it's everything we could've ever wanted from an Ariana tune. Plus, with a sassy video to boot, we just can't get enough of Ari!
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The Departed: Ex-Phils Prospect Review
Posted by Jay Floyd, Thu, July 12, 2012 08:05 AM | Comments: 26
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In recent seasons, the Phillies have parted ways with a considerable collection of well-regarded prospects in efforts to acquire established big league players. As time passes, those young players get closer to contributing for their new organization at the highest level and some are already doing so. As this year's trade deadline approaches, here's a glance at how many of those former Phils' farm hands have performed throughout the pros thus far in 2012.
Jonathan Singleton, 1B, traded to Houston in the 2011 Hunter Pence deal- In 82 games with the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, the 20-year-old has posted a .271 batting average with 18 doubles, 3 triples, 12 HR and 49 RBI.
Jarred Cosart, RHP, also dealt in the Pence trade- In 13 starts for Corpus Christi, the righty hurler is sporting a 4-5 record with a 3.91 ERA and a .273 batting average against. Cosart, 22, made 1 start for Triple-A Oklahoma City in May, allowing 4 earned runs in 6 innings of work. Overall in 79 2/3 innings pitched this season, Cosart has struck out 64 and walked 33.
Domingo Santana, OF, included as player to be named later in Pence trade- Batting .307 with 16 doubles, 5 triples, 12 homers and 62 RBI in 62 games for Class A Advanced Lancaster. The 19-year-old has walked 30 times this year, nearly matching his full season total of 32 from 2011.
Jonathan Villar, SS, traded to Houston in the 2010 Roy Oswalt deal- In 84 games with Corpus Christi, the 21-year-old Villar has tallied a .264 batting average with 7 doubles, 2 triples, 10 HR and 48 RBI. Additionally, the switch-hitting Villar has stolen 39 bases in 47 chances (83% success rate) this year.
Anthony Gose, OF, traded in the Oswalt deal and flipped by Houston to Toronto on the same day- In 87 games for Triple-A Las Vegas this year, Gose has posted a .290 average with 18 doubles, 9 triples, 4 HR and 38 RBI. The 21-year-old Gose has stolen 29 bases in 36 chances (81% success rate) for LV.
Travis d'Arnaud, C, traded to Toronto in the 2009 Roy Halladay trade- Currently sidelined with a torn knee ligament, the 23-year-old tallied a .333 average with 21 doubles, 2 triples, 16 homers and 52 RBI in 67 games for Las Vegas.
Kyle Drabek, RHP, dealt in the Halladay trade- In 13 big league starts this year, the 24-year-old Drabek posted a 4-7 record with a 4.67 ERA and 47 strike outs and 47 walks in 71 1/3 innings pitched. Drabek is out for the year after undergoing his second career Tommy John surgery in June.
Michael Taylor, OF, also included in Halladay deal before being traded again to Oakland- Taylor, 26, has a .302 batting average with 23 doubles, a triple, 6 HR and 41 RBI in 76 games with Triple-A Sacramento this season. Additionally, in 4 big league games with the Athletics this year, Taylor went 3-for-16 (.188 avg).
Carlos Carrasco, RHP, traded to Cleveland for Cliff Lee in 2009- Carrasco, 25, had Tommy John surgery last September and began throwing from a mound last month.
Jason Donald, IF, also included in the Lee trade- The 27-year-old righty hitter has a .250 batting average with 8 doubles, 3 triples, 2 HR and 18 RBI in 42 games with Triple-A Columbus Clippers. Donald also played in 18 games with the Indians this season, batting .188 with a double and 4 RBI.
Lou Marson, C, included in the Lee trade- In 33 games with the Indians this year, the 26-year-old is sporting a .297 batting average with 6 doubles, 2 triples and 8 RBI.
Josh Outman, LHP, traded in the 2008 deal with Oakland for Joe Blanton, Outman is now in the Colorado organization following Tommy John Surgery- In 15 big league games (7 starts) this season, Outman has a 0-3 record, a 9.00 ERA and a .310 batting average against.
Adrian Cardenas, IF, also included in the Blanton deal, Cardenas is now in the Cubs system- In 37 games at Triple-A Iowa, Cardenas is batting a .321 average with 12 doubles, 3 triples, 2 HR and 23 RBI. During a stint with the big league club earlier this year, Cardenas batted .189 with 5 doubles and 1 RBI in 25 games.
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I liked Santana, and I was pissed when he turned out to be the PTBNL. I thought that was a term for a fill-in prospect, not a legit one. The Pence trade looks uglier by the day.
Posted: 08:48 AM on July 12, 2012
Posts: 0 George
I think these stats show mostly that it takes talent to acquire talent, although I think that in some of these trades, the Phils got the better end of the deal. The jury is still out on a few players, but Donald, Outman, and Cardenas don't appear to be stars in the making.
The one major failure looks to be the Pence deal. It'll take some time for these prospects to make an impact, but it appears so far that they all will be pretty darned good. Pence may be better than average with the bat, but the Phils likely paid too much, and probably could have used these prospects to get someone better. Of course, that's speculation. I'm not a scout, so I can't pass judgement on Singleton's or Cosart's skills, and I also don't know what other teams had players they wanted to trade.
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It is good to keep tabs on our lost prospects. Thanks,
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Posts: 0 Ryne Duren
although i still think he was blocked, i agree with you that in hindsite that trade shouldn't have been made. i goofed on not knowing singletons age. i thought he was 22 or 23! my mistake. now that you've enlightened me on him being only 20 i'm even more pissed with that trade!
if you think about the trades with houston Eric everybody was brimming about wade letting us take oswalt and pence. and everybody was laughing at wade for trading his stars away. in my eyes he did what a GM should do he traded a fading ace and a really decent player for what? six of our minor leaguers who most likely will see time with the stros. every body at the time was centered on rube making wade look like a fool! hmmmmm who actually got the better deal! and to boot houston fired wade! to me that's almost laughable now!
everybody in philly wanted wade out! me included! he built the team that took us too the series, gillick just tweaked it. then got fired went to a houston team on the downslide and now after he's gone houstons trades with us will have them on the upswing. now that's funny. wade's like the rodney dangerfield of GM's (no respect) maybe the phils thought gee he built us, we dumped him, he fleeced us, and they are rebuilt. we better hire him back! we traded lee got him back, now hamels is talking leaving and comming back! WTF. do you see a trend here?
Posted: 11:05 AM on July 12, 2012
Posts: 0 Shloimy
i agree one hundred percent whith ryne ed wade should be in the hall of fame he drafted Ryan Howard, Chase Utly, Cole Hamels,and Chooch.And was able to get some exellent prospects for a aging superstar and prospects whith more upside than hunter pence.
Posted: 12:11 PM on July 12, 2012
Posts: 0 Shloimy
I live in lakewood i remember when singelton was whith the Blueclaws he was streaky with power and was very pationt at the plate.
Posted: 12:05 PM on July 12, 2012
Posts: 0 Jeff Dowder
The Oswalt trade was awful as well. If they had kept Lee in 2010 for $9 million they wouldn't have had to make that deal and would have Gose in their outfield next season.
Posted: 01:55 PM on July 12, 2012
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
please. none of these players are ever going to be anything special in the big leagues. most of them will never be anything period. I'd do all those trades again in a heartbeat.
Posted: 02:58 PM on July 12, 2012
[...] Now, Victorino may be traded before July 31, Brown is struggling with injuries, and Taylor, as we found out from my colleague Jay Floyd yesterday, continues to stroke Triple-A pitching but has struggled in his brief tastes of the Bigs. The 2012 [...]
Posted: 10:27 PM on July 13, 2012
[...] Now, Victorino may be traded before July 31, Brown is struggling with injuries, and Taylor, as we found out from my colleague Jay Floyd yesterday, continues to stroke Triple-A pitching but has struggled in his brief tastes of the Bigs. The 2012 [...]
Posted: 02:50 AM on July 14, 2012
Posts: 0 Melvin
Proof positive that they're called prspects for a reason. I'm with Ryan H. above. Let's check this list again in 5 years. Right now, today, I would say the Phils came out way ahead on these trades. The focus should be on why this organization is unable to draft talent that can be MLB ready within 3-4 years.
Posted: 01:57 AM on July 17, 2012
Posts: 0 George
The Phils can't draft talent like other teams because for years running they haven't had high draft picks. Their strategy therefore has been to draft athletic and talented high schoolers instead of middling college guys. (You can't get an immediate impact player like Strasburg when you draft at #30 or so.)
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I just wanted to ask one simple question... after reading through all of the information concerning the new 907D1 and 907D2 drivers, I was very impressed, yet I only have one concern.
One aspect of Titleist that I love is their devotion to beauty through simplicity. Why did Titleist choose such a design for their headcover, I know it's such a small issue but it's a major jump from the 983, 905, 905R... I miss the black, white, red sock...
March 22, 2007
Dan D - This was actually a tough decision for us, but we had to defer to what our customer testing told us. The majority of them thought it was time for a change.
March 23, 2007
The 907D2 is one heck of a nice looking and good feeling club...I hit the 9.5° at a range in Randolph, NJ two weeks ago and achieved a nice ball flight with the Aldila VS Proto. I will definetely give it serious consideration. Kudos to the design team.
March 23, 2007
I was surprised at the design myself. However, the 905R headcovers would fade...I'm hoping the new design is more resistant to the sun. I have a LH driver on order, and am hoping to get it soon.
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First of all, I think Titleist is the best in Golf! My question is: When are you guys going to release the 907D4 driver? I have seen this club and prefer the deep face drivers over the shallow face ones.
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Accountability Act Has Strong Impact on Nonprofits as Well as Public Corporations
Francis-Smith, Janice, THE JOURNAL RECORD
Sarbanes-Oxley is having a trickle-down effect on nonprofit organizations, according to Rick McCune. McCune is an Oklahoma City-based assurance partner with Grant Thornton, a national accounting, tax and business advisory organization. McCune focuses on helping clients understand and comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Most of the provisions of the American Competitiveness and Corporate Accountability Act of 2002 (commonly known by the names of the act's authors, U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes, D-Md., and U.S. Rep. Michael Oxley, R-Ohio) legally apply only to publicly traded companies. But as expectations are raised for public companies, private organizations - particularly those looking for outside funding sources - are likewise being held to a higher standard.
This is not all gloom and doom, said McCune. There might be some positive impact if leaders start to get a better understanding of the economics of their organization, or direct their attention more to efficiencies and assurances (for donators).
Unlike many for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations are more apt to be managed by individuals who are less skilled in financial management than they are in promoting the organization's mission. Since nonprofits often operate on a little money and a lot of volunteerism, in past years managers may have taken a more relaxed approach to establishing and implementing internal controls. This has left some nonprofit organizations financially vulnerable and therefore unattractive to donors.
More private companies and nonprofits are beginning to focus on efficiency and internal controls, said McCune. Boards of directors are also taking a closer look at corporate governance and internal controls. This is high in the public eye - (management) is feeling some pressure to make sure their internal controls are up to standard.
Though difficult to implement at first, the stricter standards will prove to be a good thing both for the economy and for society as a whole, said McCune. I hope to see companies take the opportunity to not only comply with the requirements of Sarbanes- Oxley, but to really extend that a little bit and add value to their organizations, look at efficiency and financial controls and operations.
When businesses operate more efficiently, profits increase, and the more efficient nonprofits become, the farther donations can go toward remedying social ills.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was signed into law on July 30, 2002, inspired by the corporate and accounting scandals of Enron, Arthur Andersen and others. After just a year and a half of implementation, the legislation has already had a profound effect on how business is done. Many publicly traded companies have restructured their boards, revised their accounting practices and updated their ethical guidelines.
Sarbanes-Oxley is most likely creating the desired effect in making businesses realize that very strong responsibilities come with being a public company, and that at the end of the day, accountability stops at the desk of the CEO, who can now be found criminally liable for firm actions, said Grant Thornton CEO Edward Nusbaum.
While nearly all the provisions of the bill apply only to publicly traded corporations, the passage of this bill should serve as a wake-up call to the entire nonprofit community, reads a joint report issued by BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) and Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofits and corporations.
During these months of intense corporate scrutiny, the Act has also forced the nonprofit sector to analyze its board practices and methods of operation. …


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She holds a positive view on this business to succeed, because she sells good food, and the entire locality knows her for that, because she sells at a very moderate price, and because her business environment is also neat thus encouraging people to buy from her.
With the profit from the loan, she will work with her husband to educate the children, to cater for family needs, and to build a more comfortable house. She prefers a loan from GHAPE because of its low interest rate and convenient repayment intervals, and because members are educated on loan and business management before the loans are disbursed.
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Tan Boon Hui, the newly appointed VP for Global Arts and Cultural Programs and Director of Asia Society Museum, says "art and culture are some of the best connectors of people and communities."
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A meeting with Death
Warnings/notes : oocness, slightly weird/silly (aka my attempt at humor ^^;), bits of language
Disclaimer : I don't own Hellsing. This version of Death is based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, which are many times more funny, wonderful and imaginative than any fic of mine will ever be.
written at 24th august 2003, by Misura
Key : in the novels Death speaks in HOLLOW CAPITALS, here he does it in italics
"I do not like people mocking me."Death informed him.
"Neither do I." Alucard replied.
"You do not understand me."
"Why would I bother trying to?" Alucard would really prefer to get this over with, rather than being sujected to another list of things that were bad about the other's job.
Death considered this question for a while. "Because you owe me something?"
"I don't owe you anything." Alucard retorted.
"Not yet."Death sounded pensive. "But if I were to grant your earlier request, you would."
"You will give me back my existence - " he couldn't very well call it life " - in exchange for ... ?"
"A listening ear. You seem to have spent more time in this place than most others I have encountered so far. It would be ... agreeable to be able to talk to someone like that at times, someone who holds a greater vision than a single century."
"I do have a job you know."
Death inclined his head. "I am aware of that. Yet surely there are also hours you are free of any other obligations to other mortals?"
Alucard had to admit there were ; only yesterday he had remarked to Seras how much of his life consisted of being bored.
"Do you agree to my proposal? I have an urgent matter to attend to in a few more minutes, and I hate to be late for appointments."
"I accept your proposal." What did he have to lose? Except, perhaps, his sanity.
"Excellent."Death snapped his bony fingers and Alucard felt himself being drawn back to his body. "Until we meet again then."
" ... and that's why all girls will want to date me now!" 'Billy' the self-proclaimed vampire-slayer ended his triumphant speech. "But I'll only go out with the pretty ones." he added as an afterthought.
"That sounds reasonable, if a little idealistic." Alucard remarked pleasantly.
'Billy' shrieked.
"You broke my sunglasses." Alucard picked them up, eyeing them sadly.
"S-sorry. I mean, no, wait, you're *dead*!"
"And so I have been for the past few centuries. That doesn't mean you have any right to be rude towards me." Alucard stated coolly.
"I ... you ... "
Alucard sighed. "Not very heroic, fainting on one's supposed defeated enemy. Ah well, he wasn't much of a hero anyway."
"You are late."
"There were some complications I didn't expect."
Integral's eyes narrowed, though she didn't voice the question in them.
Which gave him a perfect excuse not to answer it. She wouldn't believe him anyway.
"Master! You are all right! I was worried." Seras looked happier than he had seen her in quite some time.
"You had no reason to. It was, after all, a beautiful night."
"But I felt - "
"As you can see, I have come to no harm." he interrupted her. "There is no reason to discuss it further."
She nodded obediently and followed him back to Hellsing, while Alucard firmly crushed his impulse to sigh with relief at being back here.


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Model for Development of Outcome Assessment Surveys for Allied Health Educational Programs
Richter, Randy R., Ruebling, Irma, Journal of Allied Health
This article describes a model for survey development used by the Department of Physical Therapy at Saint Louis University to assess the extent to which the program prepares students for a career as physical therapists. From a review of departmental documents including mission and philosophy statements and curriculum goals, eight performance outcomes (e.g., competence as a general practitioner, leadership, ethics, attitude for service, etc.) and two program characteristics (curricuum and program atmosphere) were determined. External documents including accreditation criteria for graduate performance were also reviewed and found to he consistent with the identified characteristics. Based on these findings, items for three surveys were developed and assessed. A 1-year alumni survey solicited feedback on the graduates' perceptions of their educational preparedness for clinical practice. The graduates' employers then were surveyed for an assessment of the graduates' job performance. A 3-year alumni survey followed up to reassess the graduates' perceptions of their educational preparedness and to track the alumni's activities since graduation. Other programs in physical therapy and other health care disciplines can use this model to develop valid survey instruments to assess their program's effectiveness. J Allied Health. 2003; 32:179-184.
PRESSURE ON EDUCATIONAL institutions to show the effectiveness of their programs has increased since the 1990s. State legislators, parents, and students want assurances that students will obtain the education promised.1 Accreditation agencies also demand that institutions and programs implement outcome assessments to ensure that students have opportunities to achieve the educational goals and become competent in their chosen field.2 The evaluative criteria that must be met for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Programs for Physical Therapy Education include program assessment, which encompasses assessment of student learning outcomes.3
Methods for conducting outcome assessments range from the use of commercially available achievement and personality tests to instruments that are institutional specific.4 Much of the literature on student outcome assessment focuses on the development of a university-wide program of assessment4-6 When alumni are surveyed, the outcomes of interest frequently are related to overall satisfaction with the college experience and successful job placement.4,6 When Northeast Missouri State University changed its mission from one of primarily preparing teachers to being a small multipurpose university, they wanted to determine how successful they were in graduating individuals who were nationally competitive in many diverse fields. Follow-up graduate surveys were used to determine the type of job placements the graduates obtained.5 When information at the individual program level is desired, one suggestion is to put short inserts into the university or college survey.6 We believe that student outcome assessment at the program level requires the same thought and effort that is recommended for university-wide or college-wide assessment programs.
Student outcomes assessment should include several components, occur at multiple points, and include an appraisal of the educational program from different points of view.7 A review of the curriculum can include regular assessment of curriculum prerequisites, the content and sequence of courses, and monitoring of student learning opportunities outside the program. Assessment of student academic progress and professional development should occur at designated times in the program. For educational programs preparing students for health professions, assessments of practicum or clinical experiences provide opportunities to determine the student's readiness for work in the profession. Students and clinical instructors have different points of view, and an analysis of student clinical performance ratings and clinical instructor perceptions of the program based on student performance during clinical rotations can provide useful information. …


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Kanye West On Sight is a song from his sixth studio album "Yeezus".
Kanye West "On Sight" lyrics
[Verse 1: Kanye West]
Yeezy season approaching
Fuck whatever y'all been hearing
Fuck what, fuck whatever y'all been wearing
The monster about to come alive again
Soon as I pull up and park the Benz
We get this bitch shaking like Parkinsons
Take my number and lock it in
Indian hair, no moccasins
It's too many hoes in this house of sin
Real nigga back in the house again
Black Timbs all on your couch again
Black dick all in your spouse again
And I know she like chocolate men
She got more niggas off than Cochran (Huh)
On sight
On sight
How much you wanna give a fuck?
Let me show you right now before you give it up
How much do I not give a fuck?
Let me show you right now before you give it up
He'll give us what we need
It may not be what we want
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Baby girl tryna get a nut
And her girl tryna give it up
Chopped em both down
Don't judge 'em Joe Brown
One last announcement
No sports bra, lets keep it bouncin
Everybody wanna live at the top of the mountain
Took her to the bleau she tried to sip the fountain
That when David Grutman kicked her out
But I got her back in and put my dick in her mouth
On sight
On sight
Ugh, huh
Right now, right now
I need, I need
Right now
Songwriters: WEST, KANYE / CARTER, KEITH / DEAN, MIKE / BANGALTER, THOMAS / JONES, MALIK / SMITH, CHE / WATKINS, DEREK / YOUNG, CYDEL / MANUEL DE HOMEM CHRISTO, GUY / RUTBERG, ELON.
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I only stayed one night for a workshop being held next day in the hotel.
I was in a double room with ensuite. Choice of bath or shower. Room was clean and comfortable with tv and tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast was self service. Bacon was a little rubbery, I expect it was because it's left under hot lamps. The food during the workshop break was very enjoyable. The staff were helpful and friendly. If in the area again, I would return to this hotel.
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rotherham on a friday
staff very helpful, pleasant and approachable
It was okay for a cheap weekend away
The hotel was okay for a cheap weekend away however there we're a few issues with the room, for starters I found a very long hair on the toilet seat lid and a few little hairs in and around the bath.
The toilet seat lid itself was broken, so kept moving about when sat on it. Although the pool was lovely and big, it again didn't look very clean
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Easter break
On arrival were given a room overlooking the hotel bins, but reception staff brilliant and moved us.
The road is very busy and quite noisy.Due to location you do need a car as there is no where to walk to, but you are in reach of many English heritage sites by car and and lovely countryside.The hotel leisure facilities were good. All staff were very attentive. The restaurant was good but a little expensive.
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lovely hotel
Very comfortable beds, friendly helpful staff, nice pool and jacuzzi 44 quid for me and my gf, a true bargain
Average accomodation.
Rooms could do with a refresh especially bathroom.
Needed rooms to be able to attend a funeral nearest Hotel to the crematorium and just off the motorway so very convenient.
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Good value, especially when prices are reduced due to low demand.
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Nice pool and steam room; room itself OK but the loud buzzing noise at 2 am was not appreciated.
The TV reception in the particular room was very poor. There was a discount given for these particular problems and they were being fixed. Ample car parking.
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extremely helpful staff-polite and pleasant.
Catered excellently with my special dieteary requirement (coeliac) those people advising me were knowledgeable and helpful. The wash hand basin in our room was cracked and as I had to bring some food with me because of my dietary requirements a fridge in the room would have been helpful. Good swimming pool and health club. I would certainly consider coming again if I have to come to rotherham or sheffield.
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Not a bad place.
Bathroom was fairly dated and tiling not the best, but generally the room was spacious and comfortable, and as you'd expect from a holiday inn near the motorway, convenient when arriving late at night. Staff were friendly, and bar open at 11.30pm when arrived, so quite welcoming.
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With the Thanksgiving holiday taking up most of last week in the U.S., we had only three new articles good live since the last edition of the Newswire, but what articles they were. Tara DiLullo looks at the photoreal effects work done by ILM on JARHEAD. In addition, Alain Bielik has a two-part series on the plethora of VFX that work their magic in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE.
December is shaping up to be a stellar month on VFXWorld with the theme of 3D environments and digital acting. As well well be kicking off a five-part series on THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA with four diaries by artists from Rhythm & Hues and Sony Pictures Imageworks. Other big holiday flicks to be covered include AEON FLUX, CASANOVA and the biggest one of them all KING KONG. Editor Bill Desowitz will be back next week from the KING KONG press junket in New York City and until then enjoy what VFXWorld has in store this week.
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Though not as demanding as training for a 26.2-mile full marathon — a fact that helps explain its popularity — training for a half marathon requires a significant investment of time and energy.
7 Keys to a Successful Half Marathon Training Cycle
Each new cycle is different than the previous one and should be treated as such. However, there are a few key runs that I feel I must nail for the cycle to feel complete.
5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Race Time
Practicing running portions of your long runs at goal pace is a great tool for improving speed. Not only is it a great confidence builder on race day, but it gets your legs used to running at your goal pace.
How Runners Can Beat the Heat in Summer
When the temps rise, don't expect to keep getting the same results with the same effort. Every runner is different, but generally speaking, expect to run 20 to 30 seconds slower per mile for every 5 degrees when the temperature rises above about 60°F.
Training Plans
You should plan to devote at least three months to preparing for a race, and you should be running and exercising regularly in the months before you begin training.
Designed for beginning runners or anyone who is planning to run the half marathon distance for the first time, this training plan is based on five days of running per week, with the once-a-week long run set on Sundays.
Spread out over four months instead of three, this training plan is designed for runners who've run a half marathon already and are in need of a training plan that can fit into a busy schedule — with four training days each week vs. five.
For runners who are looking for an even more gradual buildup to the half marathon than the 16-week plan offers, this five-month training plan starts slowly and builds toward the 13.1-mile race day, with both four- and five-day-a-week runs later in the plan.


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Joe Lauzon's Final UFC 155 video blog
tags: Joe Lauzon (detail) UFC 155 video
Recent Comments »
1/6/13 1:26 PM by Macbody
Mad props to the UG's own Uncle Creepy!
1/6/13 12:55 PM by UGCTT_painbringer
couldnt watch too creepy
1/6/13 11:38 AM by Joe Lauzon
tttThanks guys
1/4/13 12:55 AM by Chicago Bum
I'm of fan of joe L for life. One of those inspirational fights that makes me love the sport and also provides a flash into what true warrior spirit is.
1/4/13 12:54 AM by Auswilliam
Joe, from a marketing perspective. Your doing great. You have my interest. I hope it translates into bigger paydays for you.Good luck in your next fight. Would of loved to have seen some vid of your missus during the fight and her reaction. Maybe something for next time.
1/3/13 11:56 PM by jasonhightower
Awesome peak behind the scenes Joe. Much appreciated!
1/3/13 11:51 PM by PAPA ROACH1
damn joe i know this topic comes up every fight card but man i hope if you take the bonuses away, the ufc is paying you better than what the reports say. i wont ask you to disclose anything obviously but i really hope your taken care of even if you didnt get all those bonuses.and if your not you need a new agent! keep up the great work
1/3/13 11:32 PM by mmavixen
1/3/13 9:11 PM by UGCTT_FryedTakayama
Pretty awesome you're pairing with Fightland for your future vlogs. Looking forward more than ever to your next fight and the vlogs! Fan for life!
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Something I did on Batman 75th day awhile ago.
All digital
All digital
Great use of negative space! I think this piece really works as there are no hard lines for definition, which allows textures and shading to tell the story. Wicked art!
Wow amazing!!!
Wow! Yeah das ist cool!
Very nice!
I really like the atmosphere you c reated and this intensity ♥
very cool
I like the mood and environment!!
Looks great
Love the intensity and the contrast of color works very well!
Whoa, cool! The rain looks really good, and i like the contrast between his cape and face
Very good!
wow. the colors and movement on this.. just wow!
Very awesome. I really love your work. Especially the more sketchy pieces. It just looks like you have a lot of fun doing it.
This is really cool! Love the colours and contrasts and all the messy textures. That's a gritty Batman in visual poetry!


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Nitori is Not Going to Hell For Wanting to Wear a Bra, Part I: Understanding Gender Dysphoria as a Christian
When the anime version of Hourou Musuko (Wandering Son) aired in 2011, much of the reception in the blogsophere was lukewarm. A lot of folks, having anticipated the adaptation, were disappointed in how different it was from the manga. I, on the other hand, without any previous connection to this story of a boy who wants to be a girl and a girl who wants to be a boy, absolutely loved it. It touched me and made me reconsider how I thought of individuals who identify as transgender.
However, I don't know if I was ready for it.
I left the story feeling I should change, but I didn't really. Fast-forward a few years, and my experiences on Tumblr caused me to research the topic, which then led me to read Understanding Gender Dysphoria (Mark A. Yarhouse), a study that informed me even further, and which forms the basis for much of this post and the one that will follow it. Like Eddie Redmayne, "my education continues," but in the meantime, I want to introduce this topic to our Christian readers, many of whom probably flee from it, like I have my whole life.
Part of my issue that I was totally confused by the terminology – what does cisgender mean? Why would someone prefer to be called they? Is it still LGBT, or have other letters been added to the acronym?
I won't go into all the definitions, but there are a few important terms that I think will help confused Christians understand this issue better:
- Gender dysphoria – Part of the title of this post, and a term I'll refer back to, gender dysphoria is the distress an individual experiences when that person does not feel their biological sex matches gender identity.
- Gender and sex – Gender is what it means to be male or female; sex is biologically whether you're male or female. Note this distinct but significant difference.
- Transgender – As Yarhouse notes, this is an "umbrella term" describing a diverse audience of people who live out a gender different from their sex.
- Cisgender – This is what perhaps most Christians would view as "typical" – the state of gender matching sex.
- Transexual – An individual who wants to or has transitioned from the sex to which he or she was born.
There are a host of other terms as well, like genderfluid, genderqueer, and intersex, which I encourage you to research. But the ones above are a good starting point for getting into the conversation.
It's also important to note that gender dysphoric or transgender does not equal homosexual. Though one might be both, they are separate things, and many, many people with gender dysphoria are not gay. I remember this first clicking with me when I wrote a post about Hourou Musuko discussing Makoto's feelings for his male teacher. Because I was vague in addressing homosexuality and never mentioned Makoto at all, a commenter was wondering why I was connecting the show's transgender themes with homosexual ones, when I had never intended to.
But more importantly than understanding terminology, of course, is to understand people. Unfortunately, a common Christian response to individuals who feel this incongruence between their gender and sex is one of judgment and disgust. It's taboo almost, an attack on morality for many, representative of all that might go wrong in a person's life and all that's gone wrong in culture. That, of course, is wholly the wrong reaction for a people who claim to follow Christ, who taught us to love everyone (and why we should).
Something More: Death in Totoro, Pokemon Preaching, and Kirito's Treasure
I'm always happy to link to aniblog posts that touch on spirituality, but sometimes this column is just chock full of amazing articles. I hope you'll dig into the links below – they're worth your read, starting with Matthew Newman's post on Hare Kon and marriage.
For those unfamiliar (which included me until I read Matthew's article), Hare Kon is a manga about a young lady who marries into a polygamous marriage. A really interesting concept, right? The post's focus in on the marriage ceremony, in which the presiding pastor mentions the following with regret:
…God is weeping. Though God is lenient, He may not recognize this marriage…still times are changing…at least those of us who are here shall approve this.
This idea that the marriage occurring in the church in this manga is municipally-approved, but not necessarily God-approved, reminded me of the idea that Christians often fall into a hypocrisy they don't realize, saying that God is the authority for all matters while forming a lifestyle that ultimately places a morality they've formed as a mix of culture, religion, family, etc. as the backbone of their lives. For instance, many will will protest about gay marriage, but I think for many that's more a problem with their feelings of disgust toward homosexuality rather than reverence toward God's word. After all, a state-mandated union is, well, mandated by the state; it doesn't mean it's a marriage in God's eyes (and the same would certainly go for many – perhaps most – "traditional" marriages as well).
If the Bible is the inspired word of God, and is God is who he says he is and you've submitted to him as the ultimate king and authority in your life, let the Bible guide you. Dig into it. Treasure it. And study it – don't let surface level readings determine your theology, but respect the word of God as something dynamic, deep, and multi-faceted that should humble you as you realize that it, and God, are far more complex than you had imagined.
Read Matthew's thoughts on Hare Kon:
>> Manga and Theology: Unholy Matrimony
Here are other articles from around the blogosphere:
You've heard the theory that My Neighbor Totoro is about death, right? The writers at Lady Geek Girl investigate the claim in detail, looking at how this interpretation relates to the Shinto aspects of the story. [Lady Geek Girl]
We live like we play video games, seeking treasure to store here during our short time on earth. Maybe we should live like Sword Art Online's Kirito, with a different treasure and different destination in mind. [UEM!]
If you'll remember, when Pokemon was all the rage, many Christians pastors starting preaching against it as the work of the devil. However, Kelly Bornstedt, who very personally experienced such a sermon, instead finds a lot of Christ-affirming ideas in the franchise. [Geeks Under Grace]
Kiryu's story in Classroom Crisis brings to mind that of Joseph, the boy with the many-colored coat who would become a commander over Egypt. [2]
Aniblogger Lazarinth replies to a blogger award with a rant on the silliness of faith (warning: contains foul language). [Fantasy and Anime]
Chagum puts his faith in Balsa to protect him in Moriboto, while we, too, have a guardian – but this once infallible and invincible. [Lady Teresa Christina]
Very initial planning for a "Christian Anime Con" is in the works. [Anime Revolution]
As part of the Something More series of posts, Beneath the Tangles links to writings about anime and manga that involve religion and spirituality. If you've written such a piece or know of one, please email TWWK to be included.
Something More: Noragami Religion, Hopeless Black Butler, and Persecuting Naruto
The past two weeks have been overwhelming in terms of just how many articles have been posted relating to anime and religion/spirituality. There's so much to dig into – I hope you have as much fun reading through these articles as I did!
Are you headed to SuperCon at the end of this month? If so, check out our own Samuru's panel, "Finding God in Anime and Video Games." [Gaming and God]
Part of what makes Noragami a fascinating series is how it tells us quite a bit about modern religion in Japan. [Fantastic Memes]
In times of weakness and pain, there we can find strength in something (or hopefully, someone) greater. Just see Iwasawa from Angel Beats as an example. [Old Line Elephant]
Speaking of Angel Beats, the most direct reference to God in the show is from Takeyama, who wants people to call him "Christ." Mmm…not so fast. [2]
Ciel from Black Butler believes that some people are beyond redemption…but the Bible and many examples from within (like Job) and without (St. Augustine) prove otherwise. [3]
The complete story of Oscar, as presented in Rose of Versailles, reminds us of the value of life itself. [Mage in a Barrel]
In response to Anime Reporter's essay on homosexuality and the referendum for marriage quality in Ireland, aniblogger JekoJeko takes the question from a Christian point of view [Unnecessary Exclamation Mark!]
D.M. Dutcher offers some advice for Christian speculative fiction writers using Bubblegum Crisis as a basis. [Cacao, put down the shovel!]
For Christians who feel persecution, they might find an odd bedfellow in Naruto. [Lady Teresa Christina]
The world of Haibane Renmei without a doubt shares some ideologies with Christianity. [Kidd's Anime Blog]
I'm a month late on this article, but it's more than worth linking to
Oregairu's Hayato as Satan? In a sense… [Christian Anime Review]
Wiseman from Sailor Moon perhaps has some similarities to 2 Thessalonians' man of lawlessness. [2]
Episode 3 of Re-Kan! gives us that common anime scene of a character who refuses to cry, then breaks down. But why the resistance? After all, "Jesus wept." [3]
As part of the Something More series of posts, Beneath the Tangles links to writings about anime and manga that involve religion and spirituality. If you've written such a piece or know of one, please email TWWK to be included.
Something More: Redeeming Kenshin, Protestors at Fanime, and Plastic Memory Moments
The title character's quest for redemption in the Rurouni Kenshin OVA's contrasts sharply with the Christian idea of our own lack of power in redeeming ourselves. [Lady Hannah Beth]
I'm a few weeks late in this linking , but since you'll see Anime Reporter on this blog later today, it's relevant to post a recent editorial he wrote about Ireland's marriage equality referendum. [Anime Reporter]
The importance of living for the moment, as emphasized in episode 8 of Plastic Memories, reminds of the immediacy of salvation. [Christian Anime Review]
Is OreGairu's Hayama a Pharisee? Perhaps… [2]
Speaking of OreGairu, the Bible warns of people like the collaborating student council's crazy hands man. [3]
The Droid's FanimeCon 2015 experienced started as many conventions do – with religious protestors at the event's entrance. [AniRecs]
Casey Covel enjoyed volume 2 of Attack on Titan: No Regrets, and also finds that Christian readers may be able to relate specifically well to it's diminutive lead. [Geeks Under Grace]
As part of the Something More series of posts, Beneath the Tangles links to writings about anime and manga that involve religion and spirituality. If you've written such a piece or know of one, please email TWWK to be included.
Untangled: Wandering Son and Perspectives on LGBT Issues
From the very beginning, I intended this blog to be a place, a destination, a home, rather than simply a source about anime and our unique perspectives on it. As such, we welcome your thoughts and questions not only through the comments page, but through the Ask the Staff button on the top of the menu. And we've been blessed by some engaging questions submitted through that tab.
Last week, we received the following email (video and image added) from Zoe in regards to a post I wrote a couple of years back entitled, "Hourou Musuko and Loving the Sinner, But Hating the Sin":
I recently watched 'Wandering Son' an anime that truly hit me in a number of ways. I'm a transgender woman so it was very relevant to me.
Lauren Orsini recommended that I read Beneath the Tangles posts on it as she found them very interesting. As she mention it less than hour ago I decided to hunt down the posts to read over the next few years. I like reading about different perspectives as it find it both interesting and insightful. I like to know how other people see a topic or issue, so I'm glad you've written on the series.
I'm on the "Love the sinner, hate the sin" post. I wanted to suggest watching a very good and interesting youtube video that my dear friend who is a Methodist minister suggested it to her friends on facebook. Just another perspective that while you very well my not agree with it, I think you'll find the Minister Tony Campolo's take on it. The video is just over 5 minutes long.
Take care and thank you for these very interesting post that let me see the subject from another perspective. As I mentioned, I so appreciate seeing things from the perspective of others. Read the rest of this entry
Reader Response: Who We Mean to Be
When I started Beneath the Tangles several years ago, I came in with a very direct, but ambitious and broad mission. As the years have passed and as I've learned more and more about the community I'm engaging, and as it has changed, my approach and goals have changed. My purpose has especially been in the forefront of my mind lately as Beneath the Tangles expands into the Tumblrverse and other outlets.
But some things haven't changed. I was reminded of that through a wonderful email sent by a reader whom I'll refer to as Jessica:
I discovered this site recently and just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the work you've done. I'm a Christian, an anime/manga fan, and, in addition, a fan of a lot of entertainment that's not specifically Christian, and your articles really echo a lot of my own feelings. I think, on your Christian lenses for anime (which I also use for other things) I tend to take the redemptive approach, and I'm uncomfortable for reasons both religious and philosophical with works that are so nihilistic as to offer no hints of redemptive themes at all!
Jessica refers to the broad spectrum in which Christians view entertainment. I've adhered to one specific approach from the beginning (though I'm currently exploring another one, well-known among many Christians). Our blog falls into one of several categories, depending on the post, and maybe several at once. But we never fall into the extreme, separatist category – we engage the culture, and particularly anime, as something we can learn from, enjoy, and embrace (or sometimes decidedly not). We'll always talk anime, as long as the blog lives on, as we explore the Christian ideas that are important to us and to many of you readers.
In addition to those kind words, Jessica added some more thoughts – and these particularly touched me:
Also, specifically to TWWK: I just wanted to mention that as a bisexual Christian, I found your past handling of same-sex issues in manga/anime very thoughtful and sensitive. Even if our interpretations differ, I believe your approach–and hopefully mine as well!–allow us to better understand each other and find common ground in Christ.
And anime. :-)
And this, too, is something imperative for our goals here. Even if we disagree (this may be the post that Jessica refers to), even if we're on separate sides of the coin, I hope that this place provides an environment where we can all feel safe to explore, discuss, and relate. Too many times, Christians engage culture by either running from it or attacking it. We don't want to do either here. Instead, we want to explore it by loving you, which we do by listening to what you have to way. And I hope that we'll learn from each other as we go – I certainly know I've learned a lot from you all.
So thank you, Jessica, for your kindness. And thank you, readers, both for bearing with us and for being part of a unique community in the anime blogosphere. I hope that we, the bloggers, will keep our part (and improve) in making this a place that you'll always find warm and engaging.
Something More: No. 6 Relationships, Inoffensive Saint Young Men, and More Religion Data Girl
Medieval Otaku discusses homosexuality in terms of nature v. nurture as he investigates No. 6. [Medieval Otaku]
Guardian Enzo analyzes Shinto and Shugendou elements of RDG: Red Data Girl in his review of episode 2 of the series. [Lost in America]
D.M. Dutcher uses an example from Little Busters in his plea for mention of the sacred in media as something good and normal. [Cacao, put down the shovel!]
Mr. A finds the Saint Young Men OVA to be humorous and inoffensive. [Deremoe]
A Year Ago on Beneath the Tangles
A year ago…I was watching (and loving) Mawaru Penguindrum…
…as well as Usagi Drop, about which I wrote one post…
…no, two about the fourth episode.
A year ago…I was stirring debate when talking Hourou Musuko and homosexuality…
…and finding a Christ figure in Eden of the East.
A year ago…R86 was sharing some of what he enjoys about his favorite show at that time, Ookiku Furikabutte.
A year ago…Chelsea Machiella guest posted about Christianity in anime.
Hourou Musuko and Loving the Sinner, But Hating the Sin
One of my absolutely favorite series of recent years is Hourou Musuko. I love the characters, the art, the dialogue, and especially how it made me think (see here, here, and here). But going further than drawing connections to spirituality, the series challenged me and how I view my faith.
The series (and even more so the manga, from what I understand) touches on ideas that are certainly touchy when Christianity is brought into the picture – namely cross dressing, transgender, and gay issues.
I'll be perfectly frank – I believe that the Bible states that homosexuality is a sin and I believe scripture to be infallible.