The Effect of the Lensmen on Martial Arts

By Al Case

A lot of the martial arts, like karate, are fiction. Hit a guy up the nose with a palm and bone shards will spear into his brain and kill him, except there isn't any bone in the nose, its all cartilage. And all those old legends, a lot of them are good for hogwash, if you have a willing hog.

But, there is a certain science that has proven applicable in the realm of the martial arts. This is the science of how to apply concepts of geometrical energy potentials. I discovered this field while consumed by a book series called the Lensmen Series.

I suppose the first time it hit me was when the author, E. E. Smith, described people fighting on the hull of a space ship. They were hooking their feet under hand grips so they would not fly into space from the reverse force of their strikes. They were anchoring themselves so they could apply force, and not be the effect of their own force.

Soon I was swallowed by a universe where weapons created incredible geometries of force. A death ray was a beam, and it could be deflected by a well built shield. And if a shield could deflect, then a shield thrust sideways could slice the first shield apart.

Soon I was imagining entire fleets of space ships creating their own particular brand of strategy. Armies of space ships would form globes around other armies, and cones of spaceships would swallow globes of entire armies. Each time a geometry was described, my mind struggled to imagine the wave of new concepts.

Then, shock of shocks, fleets of spaceships gave way to mental powers. Those same rods and globes and cones and shields, made real in the extreme of space combat, became the stuff of mind to mind encounters. How do you slide your awareness through the grid of another but alien mentality?

And, ultimately, done with the books, I began extending these outer space alien mind combat strategies to the martial arts. I sank my weight and planted my stance so I would not fly back from my own force. I described cones with my arms, and engulfed globular fists as they flew out of space at me.

When I tell people about this they generally think I am a bit crazy, or they know me a genius. Reading sci fi for inspiration, who would have thought. Yet, isn't the martial arts an art, and shouldn't it be filled with creativity and expression and beams of force and mind to mind conflicts?

About the Author:

Al Case has analyzed martial arts for 40+ years. A writer for the magazines, he is the originator of Matrixing Technology. You can find out about Matrixing by getting his free ebook at Monster Martial Arts.

Need Corporate Capital Fast? Your First Call Should Be To A Turnaround Consultant

By James Scott

Most companies who are on the venture capital trail are not set up properly to attract investors. When an investor looks at your business plan and private placement memorandum they are looking for certain things. Of course funding sources look for the obvious, a solid business model, positive cash flow, industry genre with solid future growth, recession proof business (if there even is such a thing) and minimal debt.

Countless companies are turned down for funding because they lack the basics such as: an advisory board, board of directors, solid executive staff with a well groomed pedigree, reasonable share price, business plan and PPM that spell out the risks for the investor and an original marketing strategy that covers all the angles. These are just a few of the most common mistakes that companies make out of naivety and by not taking the time to hire an expert to properly structure them to make the entity appeal to investors.

Seasoned expansion and turn-around consultants can step into a company and immediately zone in on the issues that will hinder a client's investment magnetism. Often times it only takes 2 to 3 weeks to completely reorganize a company to make it stand out like a beacon in the turbulent finance industry. If you are seriously considering the idea of raising capital with a private placement memorandum, traditional institutional loans, venture capital or a public offering don't be penny wise and dollar foolish.

Spend some money and hire a consultant who is completely submerged in the finance industry to take control of the elements of your corporation that are seen as 'black eyes' to investors so that you can achieve the capital you're seeking.

The reality is, raising capital for your company is easy and straight forward if you've taken the time to examine your business objectively and sought out the expert analysis of an industry expert consultant who will run your company through a formula and make the necessary changes to increase your ability to raise capital.

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Why A Magazine Subscription Is Convenient

By Milrika Ekilski

I like to sign up for a magazine subscription because there seems to be a lot of good things in a magazine. I like to read about news and things going on with celebrities. I also enjoy looking at magazines because they have a lot of interesting pictures in them.

The down fall of getting the subscription is that you will have to wait until it comes in the mail. A lot of people do not even like to use what people call "snail mail". If it was not for people not knowing how to use a computer then they would probably do away with snail mail.

There are times when I can not help myself and I have to get the magazine as soon as I see it and then I decide not to get the subscription. I really need to stop buying from a store because it costs about five dollars or more and I can get twelve of them for the price I would pay for five of them in the store.

I enjoy a magazine more when it has a lot of information in it. I like to look at pictures of fashion, pets and also vehicles. My fiance usually gets truck magazines and these can be expensive at times. If he gets a subscription then it is not a bad price at all.

It does not matter where you get a magazine subscription from as long as you enjoy it. Some companies offer you a full refund if you are not satisfied with their magazines. I have not ever ordered a magazine that I did not like.

With all the varieties of magazines you should give magazine subscription a try before you decide to go out and waste money on magazines in the store that are so much more money. Find something you like and I am sure they make a magazine about it.

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Is A Tattoo Right For You?

By John Linch

Getting a permanent tattoo for yourself is a very big decision and something that you should think about carefully. Tattoos usually represent the person wearing them, or sometimes they have important meanings for the wearer. Whatever it is, having a tattoo is not something that you should take lightly.

For some people, thinking about the tattoo design that they want to have on their bodies is very easy. But for others, finding the perfect tattoo is like deciding on their firstborn child's name-it is difficult because of so many options.

No matter what theme you choose, the will be lots of designs available. Thinking about your personal style will help you chose the right design.

The best place to start looking is online. There are lots of websites devoted to tattoo art. Skin artists often showcase their designs in galleries on their own sites. Artists may specialize in particular style, like tribal art or oriental designs. Browse as many of these sites as you can before deciding on the image you want to have on your skin. Make sure the design is perfect for you before settling on the tattoo. You don't need to rush, you'll have the tattoo for a long time.

Another very obvious place to look if you want to find cool tattoo ideas is at tattoo shops. Tattoo shops show their customers pictures of what the tattoo artists can do. You can browse through these pictures. It is okay if you will not get a tattoo yet. Just tell the person at the tattoo shop that you are just looking for inspirations. This is also a good way to familiarize yourself with the tattoo shop and be friendly with the tattoo artists so that when it is time for you to actually get your first tattoo, you are already comfortable with the place and the people at the shop.

Deciding where on your body to place the tattoo can be another dilemma. If you work in a conservative atmosphere, it best to put your tattoo in an inconspicuous location. It's okay if it shows at the beach, but you don't want it to show at work. tattoos can be placed just anywhere on your body, so consider your reason for getting the tattoo when you choose it's location. Even if you aren't able to display your art at work, you can put on your shoulder or back.

Sometimes you may find the perfect design in a book, or in a piece of artwork that has nothing to do with tattoos. Take a picture of your idea to your tattoo artist and ask if it can be rendered as a tattoo. He may be able to draw a picture showing how the design will look as a tattoo. In many cases it will look a bit different than the original, because there are certain limitations on tattoo art that don't exist on canvas or paper.

Tattoos are a very personal form of art to the artist and the person receiving the tattoo. Give your yourself the time to get it exactly right, because you won't get a second chance. Planning in advance will insure that you will be happy with your tattoo now and in the years to come.

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Looking For A Remarkable Movie? Check Out These Fantastic Movie Critiques

By Lloyd Pugh

The mass of movie download sites have a great library of movies that you can download straight to your computer or sometimes they are streamed directly to the server. Some of them will offer a software program that will allow you to burn the movie to a disc for viewing from flat screen.

Big Trouble in Little China - Buddy Blowhard trucker Russell finds himself at large in Chinatown, while a pal's fiance is kidnapped right in front of his eyes. High tech Indiana Jones fashion venture has huge tongue-in-cheek manner, however everything else in reference to it is colossal, too including Russell's John Wayne strut. Excellent electric music score. The cast includes Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, James Hong, Champ Wong, and Kate Burton. (99 minutes, 1986)

The Defiant - A captivating account of 2 runaway convicts, one black and one white who are chained together as they escape from prison in the South. Fine performances by Williams and Chaney as individuals they meet during the voyage. Academy Prize for screenplay by Harold Jacob Smith and Nathan E. Cast includes Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bike, Charles McGraw, Carnie Williams, and Lon Chaney, Jr. (97 minutes, 1958)

The Geisha Boy - Jerry, an hopeless warlock, travels to Japan with appalling repercussions. Ingenious graphic gags; there is a cute pattern characterizing the Los Angeles Dodgers and, in particular, Gil Hodges. Cast includes Jerry Lewis, Marie McDonald, Sessue Hayakawa, Nobu McCarthy, Suzanne Pleshette, Barton MacLane, and Robert Hirano. (98 minutes, 1958)

Lunatics and Lovers - Aristocrat Mastroianni has a imaginary spouse; an organ grinder persuades hooker Mori to "impersonate" her. While it is not unintelligent, it's monotonous. Cast includes Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Mori, Lino Morelli, Flora Carabella, and Adriano Celentano. (93 minutes, 1976)

Delta Force Two - Norris leads his Delta Force brigade into Latin America in an attempt to snuff out an elusive drug lord. Cast includes Chuck Norris, John P. Ryan, Paul Perri, Richard Jaeckel, Begonia Plaza, Mateo Gomez, Hector Mercardo, and Billy Drago. (110 minutes, 1990)

It Takes All Kinds - Fair triple-cross drama in reference to Miles' guarding of Lansing after the man inadvertently murders a sailor in a fight in Australia. Cast includes Vera Miles, Barry Sullivan, Sid Melton, and Dime Sugg. (98 minutes, 1969)

The Devil Wears Prada - Miranda Priestly( Meryl Streep) is the main force in the fashion industry. When, Andrea Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway. by absolute luck, falls into a job as Miranda's assistant, she seems to have the chance of a lifetime. Working for the unendurable Miranda proves to be awful, no matter what the rewards might be.

In Enemy Country - Mediocre WW2 story, set in France and England, filmed on a back-lot. Not extremely persuading. Cast includes Tony Franciosa, Anjanette Comer

The legal sites are normally set up as a membership site. You pay your membership charge upfront and they proffer you the opportunity to download all of the films that you want for free. The first membership bill pays the royalty sum that are payable to the copyright possessor. These sites most often employ a special software program that calculates the quantity due to the copyright holder.

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Great Things About Camping With An RV

By Larry Forest

Vacation is one thing that most people really enjoy doing. One type of vacation is really popular. The type of vacation we are referring to is camping. This vacation is something that appeals to a lot of people.

One way that is one of the best when camping is to use an RV. Well with this article let's take a look at a lot of the great things you can do because of camping with an RV.

First of all the benefit of going camping in an RV is the fact you have all the amenities you would need. Things like running water or toilets is very appealing to people. Of course there are a few people who really like to rough it when camping. But that isn't the type of person that makes up most of my clientele of my San Diego RV rentals business.

The next benefit of going camping in an RV is the ability to store food and cook in it. When you go camping usually you are limited in what type of food you can bring. Well it used to be if you were to go camping you were limited to the types of foods you could bring, but an RV frees those limitations. That is the biggest requested item for people who rent an RV from my Campland on the Bay RV rentals service.

The final benefit is you give yourself the freedom to go to a lot of campsites on one trip. When you first go camping the first thing you need to do is set up your camp. Well if you decide you want to go elsewhere there will be a lot of work to break down and move camp. Well when you have an RV if you choose to visit another campsite, the only thing you have to do is load up and go. This is what a lot of people who rent from my RV rentals company.

Well as you can plainly see the reasons to camp with an RV are numerous. The main advantage of that is that it is extremely easy to use and comfortable.

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NHL Scoring Machine: Phil Esposito

By Ross Everett

Though his scoring records have been obliterated by Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, former Boston Bruins/New York Rangers center Phil Esposito is still regarded by hockey cognoscenti as one of the greatest offensive players in the history of the game. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, as is his brother Tony Esposito who was a standout goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks.

A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Esposito was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks as a teenager. After some time in junior hockey, he was called up to the NHL in'64 quickly earning a spot on the teams top line between Bobby Hull and Marcel Dionne. In'67, Esposito was traded to the Boston Bruins along with Ken Hodge and Fred Stanfield.

Esposito began to shred the NHL record book in Boston, prompting Bruins fans to display car bumper stickers that read Jesus Saves; Esposito scores on the rebound. In'69, he became the first NHL player to top the 100 point mark (combined goals and assists) for the season"he obliterated the record with 126 points, which would be the first of six times that hed top the century mark. He topped 100 points in five straight seasons between'71 and'75, missing a sixth straight season by a single point with 99 in'70.

In the'70-71 season, Esposito smashed the NHL record for most goals in a season with 76. That record stood for over a decade until Wayne Gretzky scored 79 for the Edmonton Oilers in'81-82. Gretzky also broke Espositos single season points record of 154. Even now, only four other players including Gretzky have scored more than 150 points in a season and only five others have scored more than 76 goals in a season. Perhaps the most amazing element of Espositos game was the frequency with which he put the puck on net"Espo had 550 shots on goal in'70-71. No one has since come close"in fact, just last Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals became the first player to come within 100 shots of Espositos mark.

In'75, Esposito was traded with Brad Park to the New York Rangers for Brad Park, Joe Zanussi and Jean Ratelle. He had slowed somewhat, but was still enough of a valuable player and team leader that he was named the Rangers' captain. He remained a very dangerous scoring threat until the end of his career.

After his retirement in'75, he remained active in hockey. He served as the GM of the Rangers before helping secure an expansion team for Tampa, Florida in'92. Esposito served as the President and GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning until'98. Esposito now hosts a daily hockey radio show on XM Radio, and has even done some acting appearing in a recurring role as a fire chief on the TV series Rescue Me.

About the Author:

Ross Everett is a consulting handicapper for Sports-1 and an authority on professional hockey history and NHL hockey betting . He's a published expert on handicapping theory, as well as financial investment strategy. He contributes to a number of websites providing insight on how to bet on NFL football, basketball and boxing.