[alabama24]

woah woah woah, how is it a she?

Have you never heard of LADY Liberty? Hmmmmm?

[rueful]

woah woah woah, how is it a she?

sparky is a male eagle right?

[alum82]

It is amazing how God has blessed LU. I am very proud of my school. May she continue to turn out champions for Christ.

+2

[ATrain]

woah woah woah, how is it a she?

In the same way America and Virginia are referred to as "her," and "she," from time to time - in the English language, entities are sometimes referenced using female pronouns.

[ALUmnus]

Since when did we start to respond to sarcasm so literally around here? I thought we left that to BJ. Just stop it.

[ATrain]

Since when did we start to respond to sarcasm so literally around here? I thought we left that to BJ. Just stop it.

Since I hadn't had my third cup of coffee yet

[Schfourteenteen]

woah woah woah, how is it a she?

In the same way America and Virginia are referred to as "her," and "she," from time to time - in the English language, entities are sometimes referenced using female pronouns.

And you wonder why we are a nation of whiners and complainers. If you couldn't tell, I'm not married.

[badger74]

Roanoke and the folks there are just jealous that usual step-child Lynchburg has seen faster economic growth and enjoys a much better economy thanks to a balance of growing tech companies and stable industries which includes higher education. Meanwhile Roanoke is stuck with dying industries despite some other advantages in transportation linkages. Even its vaunted new art museum is going broke and just attracted a funny article in the Wall Street Journal.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 03682.html

[ATrain]

Roanoke and the folks there are just jealous that usual step-child Lynchburg has seen faster economic growth and enjoys a much better economy thanks to a balance of growing tech companies and stable industries which includes higher education. Meanwhile Roanoke is stuck with dying industries despite some other advantages in transportation linkages. Even its vaunted new art museum is going broke and just attracted a funny article in the Wall Street Journal.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 03682.html

Actually things here are starting to pick up. Virginia Tech/Carilion just built a new medical research center here, which as long as it doesn't sink Carilion should improve things around here. Doesn't change the fact I'm looking to jet ASAP though, LOL!!!!

[Sly Fox]

badger474 speaks the truth. It is baffling to most in Roanoke that despite all of the things they have in place that Lynchburg & Blacksburg are blowing by the Star City in terms of relevance and opportunity. Roanoke reminds me of the towns I was around in Ohio as a kid that now are essentially skeletons of what they were 30-40 years ago (can I get a witness, phoenix?). And it only makes them angrier when they are forced to recognize that LU is the driving force behind the boom in Lynchburg.

[bigsmooth]

I will have to stick up for my hometown here. Carilion Clinic is the catalyst in the Roanoke Valley and as Atrain said the medical school there is top notch. Carilion is the valley's largest employer and still has Advance Auto, banking, and still many large manufacturing employers. Roanoke has a large entreprenural base as well and much more to offer culturally. Lynchburg would do itself a favor and try and get their downtown like Roanoke's. agreed on the museum though. nice artwork there, but the building just does not fit downtown, and the leadership is awful. Anyone will agree that LU is the major factor of Lynchburg's growth as without it, it would be a cow-twon.

[alabama24]

Anyone will agree that LU is the major factor of Lynchburg's growth as without it, it would be a cow-twon.

I certainly agree that LU is a BIG part of Lynchburg's growth, but it has never been, nor will be, a "cow town." Lynchburg has been traditionally known for its industry and manufacturing. Just watch "The Waltons."

[ATrain]

No it wouldn't be cow-town. It would be another post-industrial shell like Danville.

Nah, I don't think it'd be like Danville, it would be smaller but still robust. Areva and B&W would keep it going. B&W does a lot of federal defense contracting work, and there is a revival in the push for nuclear energy.

[Sly Fox]

You could have said that about nuclear a year ago. But after a certain tsunami ...

[flamehunter]

B&W's defense work is really unaffected by the political and environmental pressures that the commercial end sees. Areva is/will be affected much more by that. However, the next generation of reactors for the most part is still under development, so it is up to the power utilities whether they continue that development.

Don't forget the wireless industry in Lynchburg too. Ericcson may be gone but Harris Corp. and others are growing and it is still a big part of the economy. It is amazing to me that the economy here is as good as it is outside of LU, given the best efforts of our beloved city council to thwart industrial growth.

[rogers3]

You could have said that about nuclear a year ago. But after a certain tsunami ...

I don't think it is changing as much as you think. B&W has pending contracts with the TVA for modular nuclear power plants that were just unveiled a few years ago.

Anyone will agree that LU is the major factor of Lynchburg's growth as without it, it would be a cow-twon.

Roanoke and Lynchburg residents banter about this still, but not as much as they used to. Lynchburg's economy is doing well as is Roanoke's. The who cow-twon thing is funny though. People around here should give both cities their kudos, for both weathered major industrial losses and have rebounded well. Lynchburg lost its textile and shoe industry in the 60's and 70's and then Roanoke lost American Viscose, followed by the majority of their railroad jobs with the ending of steam engine power and then the N&W/Southern merger in 83. I wish the leaders of both would work towards generating more economic ties instead of trying to one up the other. It doesn't matter though, because today, the things that are driving Lynchburg's economy are a bit more resilient than those that drive Roanoke's... and we have a large medical presence here that continues to grow as well. Don't get me wrong- I love Roanoke and make a lot of money there.

[rogers3]

You could have said that about nuclear a year ago. But after a certain tsunami ...

I don't think it is changing as much as you think. B&W has pending contracts with the TVA for modular nuclear power plants that were just unveiled a few years ago.

Anyone will agree that LU is the major factor of Lynchburg's growth as without it, it would be a cow-twon.

Roanoke and Lynchburg residents banter about this still, but not as much as they used to. Lynchburg's economy is doing well as is Roanoke's. The who "cow-twon" thing is funny though. People around here should give both cities their kudos, for both weathered major industrial losses and have rebounded well. Lynchburg lost its textile and shoe industry in the 60's and 70's and then Roanoke lost American Viscose, followed by the majority of their railroad jobs with the N&W/Southern merger in 83. I wish the leaders of both would work towards generating more economic ties instead of trying to one up the other. It doesn't matter though, because today, the things that are driving Lynchburg's economy are a bit more resilient than those that drive Roanoke's... and we have a large medical presence here that continues to grow as well. Don't get me wrong- I love Roanoke and make a lot of money there.

[jcmanson]

It's been approved:

http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=18 ... um=twitter

[From the class of 09]

Sweet congrats to Lib.

One question whats the difference between a DO and MD? and why go the DO route?

[pbow]

Sweet congrats to Lib.

One question whats the difference between a DO and MD? and why go the DO route?

One is a medical doctor and the other is a doctor of osteopathic medicine. The biggest change is the type of teaching. Other than that, there's not much of a difference.

[4everfsu]

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians in the United States. Holders of the DO degree are known as osteopathic physicians and have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as MDs in the United States.

DOs are licensed to practice the full scope of medicine and surgery in all 50 states, equivalent to their MD counterparts. Depending on state, licensure may be issued from a combined board (DO & MD) or a separate board of medical examiners;[1] regardless, all of the 70 state boards are members of the Federation of State Medical Boards.[2]

Currently, there are 26 medical schools in 34 locations across the US that offer the DO degree,[3] compared with 134 medical schools that offer the MD degree.[4] Osteopathic physicians comprise 7% of the total US physician population; there are over 70,480 DOs in the country, of which 63,121 are in active practice.[5]

To obtain a license to practice medicine in the United States, medical students must pass one of two licensing boards at the conclusion of their medical training: USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam) or COMLEX (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Exam).[14] Those that have received or are in the process of earning a MD or DO are both eligible to sit for the USMLE. Because of their additional training, only holders of the DO are eligible to sit for the COMLEX.[15]

Above taken from Wiki.

Osteopathic schools emphasize training students to be primary care physicians.
DO's practice a "whole person" approach to medicine. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they regard your body as an integrated whole.
Osteopathic physicians focus on preventive healthcare.
DO's receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system - your body's interconnected system of nerves, muscles and bones that make up two-thirds of its body mass. This training provides osteopathic physicians with a better understanding of the ways that an injury or illness in one part of your body can affect another. It gives DO's a therapeutic and diagnostic advantage over those who do not receive additional specialized training.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is incorporated in the training and practice of osteopathic physicians. OMT allows physicians to use their hands to diagnose injury and illness and to encourage your body's natural tendency toward good health. By combining all other medical procedures with OMT, DO's offer their patients the most comprehensive care available in medicine today.

Sports medicine is also a natural outgrowth of osteopathic practice, because of its focus on the musculoskeletal system, osteopathic manipulative treatment, diet, exercise and fitness. Many professional sports team physicians, Olympic physicians and personal sports medicine physicians are DO's.

[Cider Jim]

Video clip from WSET: h[url]ttp://www.wset.com/story/15582360/tobacco-com ... s-lu-grant[/url]

[Cider Jim]

The Roanoke paper has a better headline that the Lynchburg paper:

Grant to help Liberty University found medical school
By Sarah Bruyn Jones
The Virginia Tobacco Commission on Thursday approved a $12 million matching grant for Liberty University to expand its academic offerings in health sciences, which includes establishing a medical school.

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/299083

Commission approves grant for Liberty health sciences school
By: Chris Dumond and Liz Barry
Published: September 29, 2011
ABINGDON — Work on Liberty University’s new school of health sciences is expected to begin shortly, Jerry Falwell Jr. said Thursday after gaining approval here for $12 million in funding from the Virginia Tobacco Commission.

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/s ... r-1346230/

[Purple Haize]

Sweet congrats to Lib.

One question whats the difference between a DO and MD? and why go the DO route?

One is a medical doctor and the other is a doctor of osteopathic medicine. The biggest change is the type of teaching. Other than that, there's not much of a difference.

Might want yo re think that.
I will say that there is a shortage of Primary Care physicians and that shortage is about to become much bigger, and quantitatively so if Obamacare stays in place. What you most likely will see are fewer MDs as primary care practitioners and more DOs NPs and PAs in that role. I could ho into all the reasons why but suffice it to say a DO school, decently run, will be a great draw. On the flip side, there has been a decline in people wanting to peruse a career in patient based medicine so that might affect numbers but I'm sure that was looked in to.

[ATrain]

I am curious if we're going to try and implement some type of medical research programs (similar to VTC here in Roanoke) or going to focus solely on patient care.