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Welcome Week 2015
What is Welcome Week?
Welcome Week is a long standing AU tradition at American University. For students who participate in Eagle Summit it's a "welcome back" to campus and to Washington, DC as we begin the academic year. For others, it's the first taste of all that AU has to offer.
In addition to AU Welcome Week traditions like the bagpipes leading the new class to the President's Opening Convocation and the All-American BBQ on the main quad, new AU students can choose to participate in a wide array of programs that range from service to sustainability, civic engagement to athletic engagement all highlighting AU's connections to Washington, DC as an extension of campus. By pairing days of exploration and service with evening programs that highlight community leaders and policy makers, you will have the chance to bring your experiences in DC into the context of the city's challenges and celebrations. Spend a little time reading through your options. We look forward to hearing what choice you make!
What You Need to Know
Welcome Week will begin on Saturday, August 22, the first day students can move into their residence halls, and will come to a close on Friday, August 28, with the All-American BBQ. During this week before classes begin, most first-year students participate in one of AU's hallmark welcome programs. These include the Freshman Service Experience, Discover DC, and Explore DC programs. Many students also partake in First-Year Fundamentals, our make-up Orientation program for students who were unable to attend a summer Eagle Summit.
The Dates. Eagle Summit First-Year Fundamentals kicks off Monday, August 24 at 7:30 am with check-in (don't worry--programming doesn't officially begin until 9:00am). All Welcome Week programs (Discover D.C., Explore D.C. and Freshman Service Experience) kick off with events late in the afternoon on Tuesday, August 25, and continue through the evening of Thursday, August 27. Check-in for these programs will be from 9:00am- 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 25.
The Fee. The $115 fee for Welcome Week includes dinner on Tuesday, breakfasts on Wednesday and Thursday, and admission to evening events. It also covers supplies, materials, transportation to and from sites (and, in some cases, a SmarTrip card for Metro rides), staff costs, and a program T-shirt. Please plan to bring about $15 per day for lunches and personal expenses.
Registration. Registration will be available for Welcome Week 2015 on June 8. Log on to the myAU.american.edu portal with your user ID and password, and click on the links as follows: Life@AU, then New Students, then New First-Year Student Checklist, then Register for a Welcome Week Program. Once registration becomes available, we recommend registering as soon as possible because spaces fill up quickly!
For Transfer Students. If you are participating in the June and July two-day orientations, you may join any of the programs listed. All Welcome Week programs will be a mix of transfer and first-year students. Be sure to register when you sign up for your orientation.
Questions? For more information on any of our Welcome Week activities, email us at email@example.com or call us at 202-885-3303.
New students will have the opportunity to select one of many Welcome-Week programs. Please note that the Freshman Service Experience and Discover D.C. are our two largest programs, with close to a thousand participants between both programs.
- Freshman Service Experience.
The Freshman Service Experience (FSE) is the cornerstone of Welcome Week, with more than 600 incoming students each year making connections with D.C. and American University through community service. During the day, work in small groups while joining forces with nonprofit organizations and learning about social justice. In the evenings, come together with other groups for dinner, films, speakers, and social events. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors—with their own first-year experiences to share—will serve as your FSE leaders. Join the more than 10,000 AU freshmen who have participated in this program since 1990, recording more than 200,000 hours of helping others. For more information about the Freshman Service Experience, please visit american.edu/volunteer, or contact the Center for Community Engagement & Service at 202-885-SERV (7378).
- Discover D.C.
Discover DC celebrates 12 years of connecting AU's new students with residents of the District in ways that highlight its diversity and history of civic engagement. Explore D.C. neighborhoods and surrounding areas typically missed by tourists. The program begins on Tuesday evening with dinner and group activities. Neighborhood sojourns on the following two days may include tours by local residents, visits to historical sites, and appointments with local agencies and neighborhood associations to learn about issues affecting citizens of our nation's capital.
- Explore D.C.
Through Explore DC, you will navigate and learn about Washington DC through a targeted lens. You will have the opportunity to meet other new students with similar interests and will understand why AU considers DC to be our laboratory of learning. You can select from a variety of topics that fit your passions; programs are detailed online. All programs share the common theme of understanding the nation's capital from an insider's perspective. Faculty and staff members lead each trip of about 20 to 25 students.
Explore D.C. Programs:
- Press Corps
Are you interested in in journalism, creative writing, photography, or filmography? Come be involved in student media and see how we're involved on an off campus! Students will explore the city and work on media teams to cover Welcome Week programs in a fun and creative way! Limited to 25 students; coordinated by Addell Crowe and Student Media.
- Fit in the City
Discover ways to be AhealthyU! Whether it's on land or water, there are plenty of ways to stay fit in the city! Come join us as we enjoy the city through hiking, yoga, and paddle boarding. Limited to 30 students; coordinated by Julie Evans, Recreational Sports and Fitness.
- Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Come discover how the university impacts our surrounding community! The American University community reaches far beyond campus into the neighborhoods that you'll call home for the next four years. Join AU staff and neighbors to learn more about the Spring Valley and Tenleytown neighborhoods and all they have to offer. Limited to 25 students; coordinated by Andrew Huff, Office of Community Relations.
- Women & Politics in the Nation's Capital
Passionate about politics, history, or gender equality? This new program is perfect for you. Meet with women who strive for important policy changes on the Hill and learn about visionaries who paved the way for them. Limited to 20 students; coordinated by the School of Public Affairs.
- Sites and Bikes: Bicycling and Hiking in DC
Join your fellow new peers for two days of biking and hiking in Washington, DC! This program offers one day of bicycling where we will explore a variety of DC neighborhoods, landmarks, and historical sites. You will be led by experienced DC bikers and will ride on the street and designated bike paths that will average 15 miles. Day two will be a hike on local trails conveniently situated by AU's campus and down into the city, averaging 3-5 miles. Each participant will be provided a rental bike and helmet. Limited to 30 students; coordinated by Michael Wargo, Office of Campus Life and Sean Cullinane, Housing & Dining Programs.
- Kogod Capital Connections: Exploring the D.C. Business Community
Washington lies at the intersection of business and government, but did you ever wonder just how capital moves into, out of, and through this dynamic city? Gain a new perspective on careers in business from AU alumni and business professionals during site visits to six area organizations, such as SiriusXM, the World Bank, and the Washington National's baseball franchise. Also get a jump start on career planning during a workshop through the Kogod Center for Career Development. Limited to 25 students; coordinated by the Kogod School of Business.
- Media by Metro: Exploring Area Communication Organizations
Washington, D.C. is an international media hub and once of the country's largest markets for documentary film production. Learn about the field of communication, including journalism, public relations, and film and media arts, from AU alums and other media pros at organizations such as the Washington Post, NBC4, Discovery Communication, and National Geographic. Begin planning your career during a workshop with career advisors. Limited to 20 students; coordinated by the Career Center.
- AU Alumni in Action
Wondering how an American University degree prepares you for a successful career? Join the AU Alumni Association for visits to four businesses led by AU alums in the Washington, D.C., region. Topics of discussion will include communicating as a leader, planning your path to success, and accessing the power of networks. Limited to 20 students; coordinated by the office of Alumni Relations and the AU Alumni Association.
- Market to Table: Food in Our City
Oftentimes, the best way to discover and understand a new culture or a new place is try its cuisine. Join fellow new students and AU staff for two days of culinary exploration in the Nation's Capitol. Students will have the opportunity to explore local farmers' markets, pick their own local produce, cook, explore food history at the National Museum of American History, and learn about sustainable food production and community building at a local Community Garden. Limited to 20 students; coordinated by Aramark Higher Education.
Eagle Summit First-Year Fundamentals
Program Dates
Eagle Summit First-year Fundamentals (Make-up Orientation) August 24-25, 2015
Take a look at last year's schedules!
Eagle Summit First-Year Fundamentals Parent & Family Draft Schedule
Eagle Summit First-Year Fundamentals Student Draft Schedule
Check-in will be available from 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. on the first morning. The program will run until about 7:30 p.m. that evening for students and about 6:45 for parents and families. The second day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude around 2:00 p.m.
Program Fees
$160 for students
$85 per Family Member (over the age of 12)
$65 per Family Members (under 12)
Orientation for Transfer Students
Program DatesSession III (One-Day Program) August 25
Session III Student & Parent & Family Draft Schedule
One-Day Program Details
Check-in will be available from 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the program. It will conclude around 5:00 p.m. that evening. Please check back here for a draft of our schedule with the coming weeks
One-Day Program Fees
$40 for students
$40 per Family Member (over the age of 12)
$20 per Family Member (under the age of 12)


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leahlarocco 7 years
They're pretty, but do they taste good?? hmm...
cybele 7 years
wambalus - I've seen Figamajigs at Whole Foods before. They're not whole fig pieces, just a fig mash. Trader Joe's also has a product that's chocolate covered fig pieces.
aimeeb 7 years
Never had 'em before...
aimeeb 7 years
Never had 'em before...
issarocks 7 years
i love figs too... but as candy.. i'm not so sure
wambalus 7 years
I love figs, and have been trying to find something called Figamagigs - chocolate covered fig pieces. Alas, no luck. Anyone seen them anywhere?
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I hate figs. Blech.
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I have only tried figs in Fig Newtons, and am not a fan of those. But, I'd love to try a fig by itself.
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Hee! You can actually buy more! I actually went to two candy stores here in Los Angeles in hopes that they had them.

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Bolt and probe design....what dimensions?
May 6 2012 at 6:20 PM
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Alright guys this isn't really gun or caliber specific. But I thought I'd ask yall since alot of your create .20 and .25s and the factory bolt won't work. What's the basic theory in designing a bolt for say a 22xx gun. I'm interested in possibily throwing a LW .20 cal barrel on a Disco, it's current bolt is for a .22 caliber so I'm assuming this will be too big. I recognize that the oring helps seal air from escaping from the bolt, but how much smaller from the barrel ID should the bolt body be? Looking for some guidance or any opinons. Thanks guys.
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i just had this problem
May 6 2012, 6:33 PM
I put a 24" lw barrel on my 2300s with a long steel breech(which essentially has the same dimensions as a disco breech) I couldn't find a bolt small enough to push the pellet all the way in. I could hold the bolt foward and it would seal right at the end of the barrel but I couldn't get the bolt handle all the way foward in the breech, so what I did was just grind down the bolt behind the seal so that it would push farther into the barrel. Also make sure your lw barrel has a lead in/chamfer at the end or loading pellets will be your worst nightmare. And to answer your original question the bolt id won't matter as long as you can get a good seal from that o-ring. Hoped that helped a little.
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Hmm I wonder if it'd be easier to....
May 6 2012, 7:34 PM
Put the O-ring in the barrel with a groove like the Marauder .25 barrels or to incorpate the seal with the bolt. Thanks for the chamfer tip. We do the same thing at school for fire arm barrels so the edge won't make a burr on the case or prevent extraction.
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.17 bolt for .20cal; .22 bolt for .25cal works...
May 6 2012, 7:32 PM
To turn down the bolt tip to work, without a lathe, chuck the bolt into a drill and get out some files. Do not grind away a the o-ring area, it isn't needed. To use a .17 bolt for a .20 barrel, you need a larger o-ring is all. Same for a .22 bolt used with a .25cal barrel, without the need of turning down the bolt to fit the barrel.
All of the current bolts from Crosman (22XX and Disco series) are the same diameter. The only difference being the probe end.
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thanks Phil, exactly what I was looking for....
May 6 2012, 7:38 PM
I have a lathe so turning down the current bolt shouldn't be a problem. I reckon I'll have to get a small o-ring kit and just do a trial and error. Is it better for the probe to push from inside the skirt, or would a larger probe that pushes the entire pellet work more efficently?
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Probe pushing pellet...
May 6 2012, 9:34 PM
With lager calibers (for me, above .22cal) a probe that pushes from the skirt (a blow through probe) is a nice feature. For .17 and .22 I find that a blow through probe doesn't do much, if anything at all in the way of performance. Reason being, the port on the probe is very small and possibly restricts more flow than promotes it. On larger calibers, sure, it is fantastic. The larger diameter rounds, thus barrel and probe, give a great deal more room for blow through designs.
Also, if the leade in is done properly (factory does it), i.e. with a lathe, a single probe barb (conventional design) works very well, if not the best for the small calibers. Where the magic comes form on the small calibers is the diamter and length of the probe itself. Not knocking Crosman, but their probe ends fall a a bit short - big time. For example, remove the breech and barrel and have them mated up along with the bolt. Look through the bottom of the transfer hole as you close the bolt home. You will see that often (pellet choice) the pellet skirt is partially over the trasfer hole. This is not good and reduces flow and velocity.
With a traditional probe, center pushing, most pellets load properly because they are longer than they are in diameter. They self align unless the leade in is out of whack.
You can take a Crosman bolt and center drill a small hole in the probe face then insert a small piece of music wire as an extended probe.
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I made an extended probe...
May 6 2012, 10:22 PM
using a drill bit and a drill press. I didn't have a lathe at the time so it's a little off center but it works fine. I forget which size bit I used but after I drilled the hole, I cut the smooth end off the bit and used it for the probe.
Notice that I cut the original probe off just in front of the O-ring groove. The longer probes make assembly a little more difficult. A little too long, impossible to access the 4-40 screw if it's in the new rear position.
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For me,
May 12 2012, 4:33 PM
I fail to see any good reason for any particular dimension, AS LONG AS the breech is sealed, and
the difference isn't so much as to cause excessive wear on the "O" ring.
Recently, I turned down the ridge on the pellet side of a .22 bolt slightly to fit into
a .177 breech enough for the .22 "O" ring to seal the .177 barrel.
Working great, on both calibers.
Being a destructive sort, I also super glued a piece of fridge magnet to the end of the probe.
Seats the pellets better, and retains BB's.
( not that I'd ever recommend shooting BB's through a rifled pellet barrel, mind you )
The .177 bolt will seal the .22 barrel, sorta, with an over-sized "O" ring.
Much better using the .22 bolt for both.
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Has anyone seen one of these machines. I haven't seen it reviewed or an actual price. DreamMaker XE
It apparently falls into the category of they won't give you a price unless you go to the store. But it apparently has a 7X12 inch design field.
January 2009 to January 2010 81 yards out and 71yards in January 2010 to the present 106.7 yards out and 146.5 yards in. January 2011 to the present: 47 yards out and 69 yards in.
MSRP is $4999--you should be able to get one for apx $3500-$3700
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I just check the specs online, seem impressive. Wonder how it compare to the Janome 12K ?
For sewers looking for emb only machine, the MSRP of 5K sounds more attractive than the Janome 12K.
New TOL from Janome supposedly in August. So far, I would take Brother over ANY other emb machine. So far...
Thanks for the info. That sounds a little pricey to me.
They need to meet us halfway! Something in between the PE770 and the Dreamaker. I don't need a stupid laser thingy. I want a BIG hoop w/ no splitting involved and color screen. I can thread it myself, thank you very much
I soooo agree! I remember when the dreamweaver series was first introduced the video said: "The first 3 of a new line of machines". Leads me to believe that there will be more machines coming down the pike. There are a bunch of Innov-is machines, so why not a bunch of dreamweaver?
I'd love to see a machine that is embroidery only, larger than 5 x 7, and without all the extra frills of the TOL sewing/embroidery machines, should be less expensive.
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In 2012 public opposition forced the ditching of a plan for a "retirement village" on the side of the Dublin mountains, isolated from services and public transport and cut off by the M50, in an area normally zoned for agriculture and public amenity and widely used by the public. A previous plan for a private school on the site had been rejected for similar reasons in 2005. After the 2014 local elections the plan came back in a lightly tweaked form, with the developer's sister among a number of newly elected councillors supporting the project. A proposal to amend the development plan to include this project is due to be voted on this Tuesday evening, February 10th. Meanwhile some interesting shenanigans have developed. read full story / add a comment
louth / arts and media / press release Sunday February 08, 2015 15:21 by S Ó Cearrúlláin 1 video file
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national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday February 07, 2015 17:28 by Bernard Moffatt 1 comment (last - tuesday february 10, 2015 22:28)
Documents released by the whistleblower Edward Snowden in late November 2014 revealed that the UK spy facility at GCHQ was targeting undersea cable communications between Ireland and the United Kingdom.
As is usual when such revelations emerge the Irish government (i.e. its Departments of Justice and Communications) wanted to say as little as possible about the issue. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Thursday February 05, 2015 18:23 by Anthony Ravlich
Ethical human rights is firmly based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights so removes the UN's 'hidden collectivist agenda' which, in my view, seeks to culturally cleanse the world of individual self-determination. read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / news report Wednesday February 04, 2015 15:33 by james 1 comment (last - wednesday february 04, 2015 19:29)
Shell protester given suspended sentence after Pullathomas protest read full story / add a comment
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Press Release - Feb 1st - The Irish Government and media appear to be in a panic about two Russian TU-95 bomber aircraft that flew down the west coast of Ireland at least 50 miles out to sea, and not through Irish sovereign airspace. A statement issued by the Irish Department of Defence said "non-controlled and non-notified flight activity by Russian aircraft is not acceptable". This same Department of Defence of a supposedly neutral Irish state has issued no such statements about the transit of almost two and half million US troops through Shannon airport since 2001, and provides Irish soldiers to guard US military aircraft at Shannon. read full story / add a comment
international / environment / opinion/analysis Saturday January 31, 2015 14:32 by Ban Hare Coursing in Ireland 3 comments (last - saturday january 31, 2015 22:53) 4 images
On the day that an alliance of animal welfare and conservation groups protested outside the office of main sponsor of the National Hare Coursing event, independent socialist TD for Dublin North, Clare Daly, confirmed that she was drafting a Bill to abolish the cruel so-called sport of hare coursing.
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national / crime and justice / press release Wednesday January 28, 2015 23:30 by ii 1 video file 1 attached file
Today we are publishing a copy of an open letter sent to the Judges of Ireland by Integrity Ireland relating to corruption in the legal system.
Dear JAAB / Courts Service Staff;
Please ensure that the attached email letter (also by recorded post) is
brought to the personal attention of each of the persons listed on page
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international / elections / politics / opinion/analysis Wednesday January 28, 2015 00:45 by T 7 comments (last - tuesday february 03, 2015 11:30)
After the election victory of Syriza in Greece on Sunday 25th Jan, what are the chances they will implement their new anti-austerity programme and does this mean we can all follow their path. Is this a return of democracy -i.e. the will of the people. And can the rest of us follow them?
The short answer is seems to be no. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / news report Saturday January 24, 2015 21:38 by IndyElf 2 images 1 attached file
TTIP is an undermining of hard won labour rights, citizen consumer and environmental protections and an erosion of the notion of democracy. We need to resist this blatant corporate power and resource grab Now. Meeting in Galway this week discussed and highlighted the insidious and secretive corporate and government collusion against EU citizenry that is TTIP. A report of the meeting follows.. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / press release Thursday January 22, 2015 16:43 by Bernard Moffatt
Comparative review of the role of the Irish Army in peace-keeping overthe past 50 years and the British Army's counter-insurgency role in the same period often waged ruthlessly and with brutal consequences. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Wednesday January 21, 2015 23:20 by Mick MacOmbe
The Taoiseach ,The arms dealers ,his money and the Gulf war.The arrival of an obscure millionaire to Massbrook Pontoon Co Mayo in the later part of the last century was cloaked in secrecy. Across the lake of Lough Conn the home town of Charles Haughey and Enda Kenny ,Castlebar was to be the recruiting ground for one of the largest arms controversies in modern times and the key issue that led to the Gulf War.
Here is that story. read full story / add a comment
international / irish social forum / opinion/analysis Tuesday January 20, 2015 12:45 by Nuala
Conservative party clutching at straws in their desperation to avoid a hung parliament in May read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / press release Monday January 19, 2015 17:22 by DSPP 2 comments (last - wednesday january 28, 2015 19:44) 1 image
We are calling on volunteers to join the organisation's steering committee and campaign. All welcome. read full story / add a comment
national / education / press release Sunday January 18, 2015 00:07 by wp
Workers Party councillor Ted Tynan has said that it is time to replace two decades of lip-service on hospital overcrowding with immediate action to end the scandal of sick patients lying on trolleys in hospital corridors and wards.
Cllr. Tynan said that the hospital trolley crisis, like the Winter Vomiting bug, had become an annual fixture and the stock answer from both the government and the HSE that it was a temporary crisis was an insult to the patients involved and their families. read full story / add a comment
national / bin tax / household tax / water tax / press release Saturday January 17, 2015 22:50 by pbp
Brid Smith, a People Before Profit councillor, has condemned the role that RPS has been granted in the formulation of the EasternMidlands Draft Regional Waste Management Plan 2015-2021.
A draft waste plan was presented to Dublin City Councillors this morning which allows for greater centralisation in the management of waste.
The plan was based on research drawn up by the company RPS. This company has already had an undue influence in Irish policy making. Two of the directors of Irish Water have already come from this company. read full story / add a comment
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Please, someone teach this kid what 'music' is all about - before he turns into a guitar player!
So much potential for 'real' talent .. shame for it to go to waste like that?
Please, someone teach this kid what 'music' is all about - before he turns into a guitar player!
So much potential for 'real' talent .. shame for it to go to waste like that?
I'm guessing his dad's a late 30s, early 40s metal head.
Well with skills like that he'll learn new stuff during his teenage rebellion years which are just around the corner. No one can stand their parents' music past the age of 14.
Nothing wrong with playing the guitar like that.
Unless of course 9.9 out of every other ten guitar players happens to play the guitar exactly 'like that'.. Seriously, even somebody like hendrix could only come up with 'so many' fresh and innovative licks within the standard pentatonic positions ..
It is 'wrong' - because much of it is not really music !! .. It is more or less just mindlessly running thru patterns - w/o hardly even thinking! .. He sould really be able to do much more with those kinds of chops. What a waste .. typical. I blame his parents for being aware of their child's talent and potential - yet not bothering expose him to new horizons. -?
But... Giant Steps was on the saxophone...
An adolescent playing music does not mean that his parents exposed him to that type of music, hell its more likely the opposite happened. Creativity? Who's to say metal isn't creative? It requires the musician to come up with their own material which has musical merit. I'm sorry, but just because you don't like a certain type of music does not mean it's not music. And saying that this kid is wasting his talent is just as bad.
What's wrong with him knowing a little bit about 'harmony' - and well, ''music'' in general? .. Why do you seem to find the idea of 'music' so distasteful ? .. Half of 'music' is ''harmony'' .. ''Harmony'' is made of progressions of chords, chords are made from bunches of notes with corresponding sets of scales, scales are made from sets of notes, notes are made from sin-waves of sound of a specific frequency (or pitch) ..
And so it really is a good idea to know a thing or two about this half of ''music'' (i.e. progressions of chords), and how to play them and play thru them. Really, it's kind of an essential thing if you wish to know how to play 'real music' .. Kind of like how knowing a few words and some basic rules of grammar will open new horizons when it comes to writing or speaking and conveying 'real' thoughts and 'original' ideas! .. Memorizing and repeating a few words and sayings is what autistic ppl do, and unfortunately it is also what most guitar players do (like eddie van halen and eric clapton - and this kid in the video) .. And it doesn't have to be like this. No, it doesn't.
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He's 12.
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Holy **** .. He's nine!! ?!
Anton is a child. He is still learning.
Oh wait, this is another 'Red Special' troll, isn't it....
I see the real whine has emerged.
Never mind.
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Both of those guys show the one difference between them and other kids their age: the ability to focus long enough and often enough to get in serious practice time. Most youngsters aren't built that way.
Here's a guy that I've enjoyed watching over the years. At 12 yrs old he showed some serious talent, and now in his twenties sounds freakin' awesome.
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After 9 years, it just may have seen its best days.. i guess I would have to say out with the old and in with the new. With the cost of repairs on anything these days, its most likely going to be worth it to get a newer model.
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Apocalypse: The Puzzle of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is perhaps the Bible's most mystifying and powerful chapter.
Stars: David L. Barr, Adela Yarbro Collins, John J. Collins, Richard Kiley
Votes: 8
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Archenemy: The Philistines
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Stars: Trude Dothan, Seymour Gitin, Barry Gittlen, Richard Kiley
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Abraham: One Man, One God
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- Needless to say, the Religious Right is not pleased with GLAAD's new Commentator Accountability Project, as Peter LaBarbera specifically blames us for taking "quotations from pro-family leaders out of context to make them appear as 'hateful' as possible."
- Scott Lively complains that "anyone who dares to stand up and speak the truth about homosexuality from a biblical perspective will suffer persecution."
- Gary Bauer says "we've been warned — our worldview is under threat. As I frequently note, the culture war is real. And only one side will prevail."
- Roy Moore says "it was not by the people" who removed him from this Alabama Supreme Court and "the people have now restored me."
- Cindy Jacobs' United States Reformation Prayer Network declares that "the current presidential election is probably the most significant election of our nation"s history. Our nation stands in the valley of critical decisions concerning Israel, war in the middle east, same-sex marriage, legalized murder, socialist/communist governance, our natural resources, healthcare, and so much more that will determine whether or not we plummet in a downward spiral or stay the hand of the Lord's righteous judgments."
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Are buyers to blame for housing bubbles?
It's easy to blame bankers and real estate agents for the housing mess. But maybe it's also time to take a good hard look in the mirror.
Karl Case and Robert Shiller recently collaborated on new research that looks at the power of belief in driving up home prices.
The dynamic duo, founders of the vaunted Case-Shiller housing index, laid out their case last Friday before a Newport hotel hall packed with mortgage bankers.(OK, blaming the buyers also probably went over well given the audience, but I will leave that for another post.)
Here's an observation from Case - as reported by Banker & Tradesman - that gets right to the point.
"It's the people who have the highest willingness to pay that drive the price," Case said.
Think about the implications of that - it's pretty frightening. It's not the savvy buyers sticking with a budget who are driving this train.
Here's another excerpt from the article that nicely sums up what Case and Shiller are saying. Basically, when people believe that home prices will be headed up faster than interest rates, trouble is ahead.
For 10 years, the pair has surveyed buyers across the country about their expectations for home prices, asking how much they thought their home's value would change over the next year and how much it would change each year for the next decade.
The pair suggest that when people expect prices to rise faster than current interests rates over the coming decade, this helps drive purchases, and the differences between expectations and interest rates track more closely to the changes in sales than changes in interest rates themselves.
"It's the people who have the highest willingness to pay that drive the price," Case said.
It's a lesson well worth looking at amid more signs the real estate market is finally on the upswing.
Massachusetts home sales jumped 20 percent in August, with the median price edging up 1.6 percent to $310,000, The Warren Group reports this morning. The Massachusetts Association of Realtors reports a slightly higher increase, 22.8 percent, with the median price flat at $317,500.
We live in a bubble prone market in Greater Boston, where prices can quickly get out of hand. New home construction is anemic at best and never comes close to meeting demand, while our high-tech and life sciences industries bring in a steady stream of high-earners ready to outbid others.
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
British Columbia Specific Information
A crying baby can become frustrating for parents and caregivers, especially when it goes on for long periods of time or you do not know the cause. To learn about why your baby might be crying, and for tips on what you can do to comfort your child, see HealthLinkBC File #86 Shaken Baby Syndrome. For additional information you can also visit the Healthy Families BC, BC Children's Hospital, or the Period of Purple Crying websites.
If you have any reason to believe a child's crying is related to possible harm or abuse, call the Helpline for Children toll-free at 310-1234 (no area code needed) or if there is immediate danger call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Call 1-866-660-0505 for TTY services for those who are deaf or hearing impaired. The Helpline for Children is a toll-free service, and there is no charge to call the operator if you call from a pay phone. The helpline is available for children, parents, and others who may call to report abuse. For more information, visit the Ministry of Children and Family Development Helpline for Children website.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Topic Overview
What is shaken baby syndrome?
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a form of child abuse. It refers to brain injury that happens to the child. It occurs when someone shakes a baby or slams or throws a baby against an object. A child could be shaken by the arms, legs, chest, or shoulders.
Some experts use the term shaken-impact syndrome. Many doctors use the term abusive head trauma to describe the injury and intentional head injury to describe how it happened.
Shaken baby syndrome often occurs when a baby won't stop crying and a caregiver who is frustrated shakes the baby. To help prevent this problem, learn healthy ways to relieve stress and anger. And carefully choose your child care providers.
Normal play, such as bouncing a child on a knee or gently tossing a child in the air, does not cause shaken baby syndrome.
Shaken baby syndrome may occur in children up to 5 years of age, but it is most common in babies younger than 1. Shaken baby syndrome can cause serious long-term problems.
What causes the brain injury?
Shaking or throwing a child, or slamming a child against an object, causes uncontrollable forward, backward, and twisting head movement. Brain tissue, blood vessels, and nerves tear. The child's skull can hit the brain with force, causing brain tissue to bleed and swell.
Young children are more likely to have brain injury when they are shaken or thrown because they have:
- Heavy, large heads for their body size.
- Weak neck muscles that do not hold up the head well.
- Delicate blood vessels in their brains.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms vary among kids based on how old they are, how often they've been abused, how long they were abused each time, and how much force was used.
Mild injuries may cause subtle symptoms. A child may vomit or be fussy or grouchy, sluggish, or not very hungry. More severe injuries may cause seizures , a slow heartbeat, trouble hearing, or bleeding inside one or both eyes.
It is important to get help if something doesn't seem right with your baby. Shaken baby syndrome may cause only mild symptoms at first, but any head injury in a young child can be dangerous. A child who has trouble breathing , is unconscious , or has seizures needs hospital care right away.
Symptoms can start quickly, especially in a badly injured child. Other times, it may take a few days for brain swelling to show symptoms. Often the caregiver who shook the child puts the child to bed in the hope that symptoms will get better with rest. By the time the child gets to a doctor, the child needs urgent care. In some cases, the child may be in a coma before a caregiver seeks help.
Shaken children may also have other signs of abuse, such as broken bones, bruises, or burns.
How is shaken baby syndrome diagnosed?
Shaken baby syndrome can be hard to detect, because often there aren't clear signs of abuse. A baby may vomit, have a poor appetite, or be fussy or sluggish. These symptoms may at first seem related to an infection, such as the flu or meningitis . Sadly, you may not find out that shaken baby syndrome caused your child's injury until repeated abuse or more severe harm occurs.
Doctors check for shaken baby syndrome in several ways. They ask for a child's medical history. They may also do a physical examination and blood tests. Imaging tests such as X-rays , a CT scan , or an MRI can look for bleeding or other injury in the brain.
A doctor may also do tests to rule out other conditions. For example, a lumbar puncture checks a baby's spinal fluid for signs of meningitis. Blood found in this sample could point to a shaking injury.
A doctor who suspects shaken baby syndrome must report it to the local child welfare officials, social services, or the police.
If you suspect child abuse and the child is not in immediate danger, call your local child protection agency or the police. Do not confront the person who may have abused the child. This may cause more harm to the child.
How is it treated?
A child with shaken baby syndrome needs to be in the hospital, sometimes in an intensive care unit (ICU). Oxygen therapy may be used to help the child breathe. Doctors may give the child medicine to help ease brain swelling. Sometimes a cooling mattress will help lower the child's body temperature and reduce brain swelling too. A child who has severe bleeding in the brain may need surgery.
Depending on the symptoms, doctors may try seizure medicine, physiotherapy, or other treatments.
What are the long-term problems from shaken baby syndrome?
Children can die from their injuries. Those who survive may have brain and vision problems that can last forever. These problems can include:
- Seizures, which are sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. A baby may have uncontrolled muscle movement and be unable to speak, see, or interact normally.
- Cerebral palsy, with muscle stiffness ( spasticity ) that results in stiff, awkward movements.
- Intellectual disabilities that can affect every area of a child's life, such as learning to talk or being able to care for himself or herself in the future.
- Blindness or trouble seeing.
- Physical or emotional growth delays.
- Learning or behaviour problems that may not appear until the child starts school.
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Symptoms of shaken baby syndrome may appear right away or within several days. The child's age, the number of abusive episodes, and degree of force used are the main factors that affect when symptoms appear and how severe they are. Trust your instincts if something doesn't seem right with your child.
Mild or vague symptoms
Vague symptoms may include irritability, sluggishness, vomiting, and a poor appetite. At first, caregivers and doctors may assume that these symptoms are related to a common illness such as the flu . If these symptoms are more severe, meningitis may be suspected.
Severe symptoms
In the most severe cases, a child loses consciousness or stops breathing right after being shaken or thrown. The caregiver may attempt to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and later claim that the CPR caused the child's injuries. The caregiver responsible for the abuse may put the child to bed, hoping the condition will improve after the child rests. By the time the caregiver seeks medical attention, the child may be comatose and unable to suck, swallow, smile, make sounds, or follow the movement of an object with his or her eyes. The child may also have great difficulty breathing or may completely stop breathing, have a slow heart rate , and require CPR. These children usually either die or have long-lasting problems from severe brain injury.
Other symptoms
Bleeding inside one or both eyes is a common symptom of shaken baby syndrome that can be detected by a pediatric eye specialist (ophthalmologist). Also, a child may have broken bones, often in the ribs or arms and legs, from violent shaking. Sometimes a child will have signs of other types of physical abuse, such as bruises or burns.
Long-term problems
Sadly, some children who are forcefully shaken or thrown die from their injuries. Those who live may have brain damage and one or more of the following problems:
- Blindness, or trouble seeing or hearing
- Seizures , which are sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. A baby may have uncontrolled muscle movement and be unable to speak, see, or interact normally.
- Cerebral palsy, with muscle stiffness ( spasticity ) that results in stiff, awkward movements
- Intellectual disabilities that can affect every area of a child's life, such as learning to talk or being able to care for himself or herself in later years
- Learning disabilities , which are problems related to understanding or using spoken or written language
- Emotional difficulties or behaviour problems
Examinations and Tests
Shaken baby syndrome can be difficult to diagnose. The diagnosis can be complicated by:
- Vague symptoms. Irritability, sluggishness, vomiting, and a poor appetite that are often symptoms of shaken baby syndrome also occur with common illnesses, such as the flu, ear infections, stomach flu ( gastroenteritis ), and kidney infections.
- The lack of visible signs of injury, such as bruises or broken bones.
- One or both parents not knowing that their baby was abused.
- Caregivers not admitting when they have harmed a baby. They may make up stories to explain why a child has signs of trauma.
- Caregivers not seeking medical care right away after they have injured the child. This commonly occurs because the caregiver wants to avoid responsibility and hopes symptoms will go away after the child rests.
Doctors may suspect shaken baby syndrome when the adults are vague or misleading about what has happened to the child, especially when symptoms are severe and indicate intentional head injury. Diagnosis is confirmed by:
- A medical history with a detailed time line of symptoms. This history includes noting changes in the child's behaviour and when they occurred. This information helps doctors figure out when an injury was likely to have occurred.
- A physical examination to look for signs of injury and increased blood pressure.
- Tests to help doctors identify injuries
that are commonly associated with shaken baby syndrome.
- A computed tomography (CT) scan generally is the first test that is done to determine the presence of brain injury. Scans may be repeated to monitor the condition of the child's brain.
- A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test may be used along with a CT scan. Images from this test may help doctors understand more about a child's injuries, such as when they are likely to have occurred.
- A lumbar puncture (LP) allows a doctor to look for blood in the fluid around the child's spinal cord. The fluid may also be examined for signs of infection that may indicate meningitis as a possible cause for a child's symptoms.
- X-rays are taken to check for broken bones. X-rays may be repeated 2 weeks later because breaks in bones are sometimes not seen until they begin to heal (healing begins 7 to 10 days after a break). The types of X-rays usually taken are:
A child may have blood tests to rule out other conditions, such as rare blood disorders and metabolic conditions, or to check for internal injuries.
Each province has its own reporting procedures for child abuse or neglect , which includes shaken baby syndrome. In general, a doctor who suspects shaken baby syndrome must notify local child welfare officials and law enforcement agencies. The person who is suspected of injuring the baby is then questioned and evaluated along with anyone else who provided care for the child. Any other children who were cared for by the suspect may be examined. Older children may be interviewed. Children age 3 years and younger may have skeletal X-rays taken.
The authorities' primary goal is to protect the baby and other children in the home from further injury. The person who caused the injury may be legally charged and tried for assault.
Treatment Overview
A child with shaken baby syndrome is admitted to a hospital for observation and treatment. Doctors will closely monitor the child. They watch for signs of brain swelling and difficulty breathing, which can lead to the death of brain cells or a stroke . If signs of these problems occur, the child is admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) where he or she is treated with oxygen therapy and/or a ventilator . A neurosurgeon may treat the bleeding and swelling in the brain. Sometimes surgery is needed.
Other treatment depends on the child's specific injuries. For example, a cast is applied to any broken bones, and cuts are stitched or bandaged. A child who has seizures is evaluated by a neurologist who may prescribe anticonvulsant medicine. Other types of specialists assess, treat, and monitor children who have long-term care issues, such as those related to intellectual disabilities or physical disabilities.
Other children in the care of the suspected abuser must be protected and examined for injury.
A wide variety of counselling therapies may be used for both children and parents. Specific treatment depends on the type of abuse, who inflicted it, in what setting it occurred, and the child's age. Health and legal professionals work as a team to develop the most effective program using their training, experience, and judgment.
Parents may regain custody of their children after they have lost guardianship because of child abuse or neglect. Whether they do so depends on the severity of the abuse or neglect and a professional evaluation of their rehabilitation progress. In severe cases, future contact between parent and child must be supervised. Sometimes parents lose all parental rights.
Intentional injury is a crime. Police perform site investigations and interview other caregivers. If intentional injury is suspected, the child's caregiver will be charged and tried in a criminal court.
Home Treatment
What to do if you suspect shaken baby syndrome
- Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if a child is unconscious , is having difficulty breathing , or is in immediate danger of further abuse. The 911 operator will guide you through resuscitation procedures if they are needed.
- If you suspect child abuse and the child is not in immediate danger, contact your local child protection agency or police. Do not confront the suspected abuser. This may cause more harm to the child. Check your local phone book or provincial website for resources on getting help in your area.
Keep in mind that the types of falls that occur during normal play, from an infant swing, from a low surface such as an adult bed or couch, or even down stairs, will not cause shaken baby syndrome . It is the violent shaking, throwing, or slamming of a child that results in this type of injury. Although caregivers often first state that these types of scenarios have caused a child's injuries, most later confess to having shaken or slammed a baby against an object.
Help prevent shaken baby syndrome
- Never shake a baby. Also, do not slap or hit a child of any age on the face or head. A child's brain is very delicate. Shaking, slapping, or hitting a child can cause serious harm, even though it may not leave any obvious sign of injury.
- Learn about normal child development and behaviour so that your expectations of your children are realistic. For example, learn some safe ways to calm a crying child. Many quality parenting courses are available that can help you learn how to effectively manage the demands and responsibilities of caring for children. All parents and caregivers need to know how to react effectively to difficult behaviour without resorting to violence or corporal punishment. These classes are especially valuable if you have a history of being abused. Talk to your doctor or call your local hospital to find classes in your community.
- Learn stress-relief and other healthy coping strategies. Taking care of yourself—by staying active, eating well, and getting rest—can help keep your stress level down. Many other strategies may also help depending on your background and interests. For example, you may find that self-help books, support groups, religious groups, or exercise classes such as yoga are helpful. Anger management classes or professional counselling may sometimes also help. For more information, see the topic Stress Management.
- Screen your potential
child care providers to learn about their child care skills and abilities.
- Get a police background check on a prospective child care provider.
- Choose a child care centre that has a good reputation and that is licensed in your province.
- Visit your child's caregiver without warning to get an idea of what kind of care is given when an observation is not expected.
- Seek financial assistance and support for child care if needed. This is especially important for young or single mothers. Contact your doctor or local hospital for community groups that can help you.
- Take a break when you are feeling overwhelmed. Ask a friend, relative, or neighbour if they would be willing to help. Also, find out if your community offers respite care services, which provide occasional care for a family member. Have a list ready with names and numbers that you can call. Try planning ahead, such as scheduling this care on a weekly basis.
- Be an advocate for inexperienced and overwhelmed parents. Child abuse becomes less likely if parents or caregivers feel supported. Little things can help, such as offering to bring dinner for overtired parents when you see a need. On a larger scale, you may encourage community leaders to offer parenting classes. Also, support individuals or groups that help parents who are at risk of abusing their children.
Other Places To Get Help
Many of the resources below provide help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in multiple languages. In an emergency, call 911.
Canada-wide resources
- To find a suicide prevention crisis centre phone number or website in your province, visit the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention's webpage at http://suicideprevention.ca/thinking-about-suicide.
- To find a rape crisis or women's centre phone number or website in your province, visit the Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres' webpage at www.casac.ca/content/anti-violence-centres.
- Kids and teens can call Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free 24/7) or visit http://org.kidshelpphone.ca.
- Provincial Health Information Line. HEALTHLink Alberta. Call 1-866-408-5465 (toll-free 24/7) or visit https://myhealth.alberta.ca.
- Family Violence Info Line. Call 310-1818 (no area code required, toll-free 24/7 in Alberta) or visit http://humanservices.alberta.ca/abuse-bullying/14839.html.
- Child Abuse Hotline. Call 1-800-387-5437 (toll-free (24/7) or visit http://humanservices.alberta.ca/abuse-bullying.html.
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE). Call 780-423-4121 (24/7) or visit www.sace.ab.ca.
- Bully Free Alberta. Call 1-888-456-2323 (toll-free (24/7) or visit www.bullyfreealberta.ca.
- Mental Health Help Line. Call 1-877-303-2642 (toll-free 24/7).
- Addiction Services Helpline. Call 1-866-332-2322 (toll-free 24/7).
British Columbia
- Provincial Health Information Line. HealthLinkBC. Call 8-1-1 (toll-free 24/7) or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca.
- Domestic Violence Helpline. Call 1-800-563-0808 (toll-free 24/7) or visit www.domesticviolencebc.ca.
- VictimLink BC. Call 1-800-563-0808 (toll-free 24/7) or visit www.victimlinkbc.ca.
- Child Abuse Prevention Website: Helpline. Call 310-1234 (toll-free) or visit www.safekidsbc.ca/helpline.htm.
- BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services. Call 310-6789 (tool-free) or visit www.bcmhsus.ca.
- Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia. Call 1-800-784-2433 (toll-free 24/7) or visit http://crisiscentre.bc.ca.
New Brunswick
- Provincial Health Information Line. Tele-Care 811: Call 8-1-1 (toll free 24/7) or visit www.gnb.ca/0217/Tele-Care-e.asp.
- Emergency Social Services. During regular office hours (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), visit www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/social_development/about_us/emergency_socialservices.html to find the number for the office nearest you. After hours, call 1-800-442-9799 (toll-free).
- Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre. Call (506) 454-0437 (24/7) or visit www.fsacc.ca.
- Suicide Prevention CHIMO Helpline. Call 1-800-667-5005 (24/7) or visit www.gnb.ca/0055/index-e.asp.
- Provincial Health Information Line. Telehealth Ontario: Call 1-866-797-0000 (toll-free 24/7) or visit www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth.
- Assaulted Women's Helpline. Call 1-866-863-0511 (toll-free 24/7) or visit www.awhl.org.
- Distress Centres Ontario. Visit www.dcontario.org/help.html to find the phone number for a crisis line in your calling area.
- Drug and Alcohol Helpline. Call 1-800-565-8603 (toll-free 24/7) or visit www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca.
- Mental Health Helpline. Call 1-866-531-2600 (toll-free 24/7) or visit www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca.
- Provincial Health Information Line. HealthLine. Call 811 or visit www.health.gov.sk.ca/healthline.
- Family Violence Outreach. Go to www.justice.gov.sk.ca/FVO for a list of community-based organizations and their contact information, or visit www.justice.gov.sk.ca/IVAP.
- Child Protection. Go to www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/child-protection.pdf for a list of local child protection offices and their contact information, or visit http://www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/child-protection.
- Mental Health and Addictions. Go to www.health.gov.sk.ca/treatment-services-directory for a list of local alcohol and drug treatment services and their contact information, or visit www.health.gov.sk.ca/alcohol-and-drug-services.
- Provincial Health Information Line. Yukon HealthLine: Call 811 or visit www.hss.gov.yk.ca/811.php. If you are calling from a satellite phone, you can dial 1-604-215-4700 to reach the Health Services Representative at HealthLink BC.
- Family and Children's Services. Call 1-867-667-3002 or visit www.hss.gov.yk.ca/family_children.php.
- Victim Services. Call 1-800-563-0808 (toll-free). Or visit the Department of Justice "Need Help? Phone Directory" at www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/cor/vs/phonedir.html.
- Alcohol and Drug Services. Call 1-855-667-5777 or visit http://.hss.gov.yk.ca/ads.php.
Other provinces
Check your local phone book or provincial or territorial website.
Related Information
Other Works Consulted
- Saunders BE, et al., eds. (2004). Child Physical and Sexual Abuse: Guidelines for Treatment (Revised). Charleston, SC: National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center. Also available online: http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/ncvc/resources_prof/ovc_guidelines04-26-04.pdf.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2007, reaffirmed 2012). Evaluation of suspected child physical abuse. Pediatrics, 119(6): 1232–1241. Also available online: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/119/6/1232.full.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2008). Promoting mental health. In Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents, 3rd ed., pp. 77–107. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Braverman RS (2012). Eye. In WW Hay Jr et al., eds., Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics, 21st ed., pp. 424–464. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- The Arc (accessed October 2012). Shaken Baby Syndrome. Silver Spring, MD: The Arc. Available online: http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2549.
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Do you think I'd like Firefly?
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October 19 2008, 11:34 PM
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Re: Do you think I'd like Firefly?
RAMA wrote:
I hated both Farscape and Firefly. If you dislike Farsape then I doubt Firefly will interest you.
Not necessarily. I never developed a fondness for
(nor a dislike for that matter; it just never grabbed me, despite the best efforts of
Samuel T. Cogley
), but
was a favorite of mine from the very first episode, and only got better from there. Frankly, I don't see a lot of similarities between the shows, as far as characters, tone or writing go, so I see no reason for an opinion of one to affect that of the other in any way.
Justtoyourleft wrote:
Ok, has anyone got the ratings for Farscape and Firefly handy? I feel the need to better assess their respective quality. I haven't done this properly in the past and ended up watching crap without actually realizing it. That can be nuisance, I can tell you...
If you watched "crap" without realizing it, then perhaps it wasn't crap in the first place, and you'd only be told that by friends/peers/strangers. And it's pretty common knowledge that ratings are probably the least relevant meter for determining a show's quality, or else we wouldn't be inundated by 'crap' like
The Bachelor
and other mindless 'reality' programming.
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