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The first semester for any college student creates the blueprint for the following years to come. As a student-athlete, there are three components to your day: the academic component, the athletic component, and the personal component. The first thing student-athletes learn as they transition from high school to college is that there is an increased commitment to academic studies and athletic endeavors. The time needed to succeed in these two areas will come from the personal component. Time management is essential. The better student-athletes manage their time with athletic and academic commitments, the more personal time they have.
Summer Advising Conference at the University of Kentucky
As an incoming freshman, you will attend a summer advising conference. This conference has many benefits. It introduces students to campus-wide resources that will be used throughout a student's career. The student will meet with a college advisor as well as have an opportunity to meet with an academic advisor through the Athletics Department.
Freshman Orientations
- Student-athletes will also attend our Student-Athlete Orientation where they will receive the student-athlete handbook which covers all UK/SEC/NCAA rules, responsibilities, and policies.
- UK 101 — It is highly recommended that ALL student-athletes enroll in UK 101. This course is designed to assist new students in adjusting to the academic life through lectures, discussions, exercises, and out-of-class assignments. UK 101 helps first-year students learn academic success and study strategies, increases their awareness of campus resources, and provides students with strategies to deal with personal and social issues that freshmen often face.
Advising and Class Schedules
Each team has an assigned CATS Advisor. Each CATS Advisor works closely with college advisors to help each student-athlete understand the academic requirements for a chosen major. The college advisors and the CATS advisors work together to ensure students progress towards a degree.
Mentors, Tutors and Study Hall
All freshmen are considered to be "monitored" student-athletes. Each monitored student-athlete will have required study hours regardless of his or her GPA. Freshmen may be assigned mentors to assist them with organizational skills. Tutor sessions are assigned to "monitored" students at the beginning of the semester as a proactive measure.
Monitoring Student-Athletes
- Each CATS Advisor meets with the coaching staff of his/her assigned team(s) to discuss the students' academic needs. Throughout the semester, Academic Graduate Assistants communicate with professors to verify the academic status of the monitored student-athletes and then report that information to the academic advisors and coaching staff.
- A midterm academic report providing information regarding the student-athlete's academic status is sent home to parents of monitored students.
- Student-athletes may still be monitored after their freshman year if the advisor or coach deems it appropriate.
- Go to class.
- Meet people in your classes and get to know your professors.
- Use your planner!
- Take good notes.
- Use the book.
- Get off to a good start.
- Start studying early, not just the night before.
- Leave cell phone in back pack — NO TEXTING DURING CLASS!
- Studying + Facebook = Failure
- S.L.A.N.T. — Sit up, Lean forward, Act interested, Nod, Track the teacher
- Academic Ombud — Faculty member who assists students and instructors with academic problems or conflicts
- Add/drop — window of time where everyone can add or drop classes; usually about a month long.
- Advisor — Faculty or staff member who helps you select classes to complete your major and is a resource for you if you have any questions.
- APEX — Online degree planner to track your progress toward UK's graduation requirements
- Blackboard — online tool to view homework assignments and study guides and a way for your professor to communicate with students
- Bluebook — used for essay exams and can be found at any bookstore near campus
- Common Hour Exams — an exam given to multiple sections of the same class at the same time
- Clicker — remote control-type device used for attendance points and survey responses and to make sure you are still awake in class
- Dead Week — a week you wish you were dead — just kidding! Week before finals to be used as study time. Assignments may be due if indicated in the syllabus but professors are advised to not assign new material or have quizzes during dead week.
- Dean — Academic head of each college
- Department chair — Faculty member who oversees the operation of each academic department.
- E — The college version of F; a friendly way of saying you failed
- Hold — a stop put on your account if you have not paid your tuition, met with your adviser or have unpaid parking tickets or library fines
- LEAP — The Lab for Economic and Accounting Proficiency that provides free tutoring to students taking ACC 201, ACC 202, ECO 201 and ECO 202
- Midterms — Exams you take in the middle of the semester
- Mathskeller — Math tutoring center where students can get help in various math courses
- MyUK — website where students can pay tuition, register for classes and view their unofficial transcript.
- Pass/Fail — classes taken where a letter grade will not be assigned
- Provost — Chief academic officer of the university
- Registration Window — period of time where you can register for classes
- Syllabus — "Contract" between professor and student that maps out course expectations and assignments for the semester
- TA — Teaching assistant
- The Study — Resource center that provides many different aids in one central location to help you learn more effectively and enhance your learning experience


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text: I took a look at Manfrotto's new camera bags at NAB 2014. The lines are definitely pro caliber with a lot of solid features that pro users will appreciate. Upon closer inspection though, it's clear that the designs aren't actually new but take a page from a previous pro-bag designer within the Vitec Group brand that serves as an umbrella for Manfrotto and other camera equipment brands. [Read more…]


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Heh! I did this during my first trip to Singapore to see my mom, there's a supermarket near my sister's place that has an outlet for legalized state betting *right inside*, of particular interest being football and motorsports.
This is different from the common lotteries that most countries have, with much lower odds compared to online betting sites as a form of taxation. I found the top online slots developers here, and have loved playing the online casino games. It was the start of BPL and I bought SGD 10 for West Ham to win at 2.10 odds. I won this one, getting me SGD 11 nett (after deducting the original SGD 10 – the total winnings was SGD 21). It's basically winning a pack of smokes, just did it for fun.
I went for a random K-League match after collecting my winnings the next day while grocery shopping, also with a SGD 10 bet for a return of SGD 28.50.
There are various permutations possible – total goals, HT/FT, etc with corresponding odds (highest I've seen is 300 – which will net you SGD 3,000 with SGD 10). The minimum bet is SGD 5.
I lost this one, and stopped playing – the queue was wayyyyy too long and I just wanted to see how Singapore Pools works.
…and that is how I won SGD 1 in Singapore. 🙂


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Dental FAQs Dranesville VA
Below are some of the most commonly asked dental questions. If you don't see your question below, please don't hesitate to give us a call!
Dentistry, or dental medicine, consists of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions of your oral cavity including your teeth, mouth, gums, and jaw. To maintain excellent oral health, scheduling regular dental checkups are a necessity in addition to routine daily brushing and flossing. As poor dental health not only affects your teeth and gums but your entire body as well, so book an appointment with your dentist today to get an overview of your teeth's current health.
There are a variety of dental specialists that can provide the treatment you need most to obtain a confident smile. Here are the different types of dentists that you might encounter throughout your dental experience:
Pediatric Dentist (Children's Dental Specialist)
A pediatric dentist specializes in providing diagnoses and dental treatment for children and making sure that oral development is progressing as it should from infancy through their teens. Pediatric routine exams are consistent of regular dental cleanings, habit counseling, fillings for cavities, diagnosis of oral conditions, and referrals for other dental specialists as necessary.
Endodontist (Root Canal Therapy Specialist)
Within every tooth, there is a canal or space that contains sensitive tissues including the pulp, blood vessels, and nerves. An endodontists' main focus is providing diagnoses and proper treatment internal tooth problems before they worsen. In a case where the pulp is infected by exposure to bacteria and germs, your dentist may recommend you schedule an appointment with an endodontist.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (Oral Surgery Specialist)
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon take part in complex dental treatments that requires tooth extractions, jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery, or any level of sedation.
Orthodontist (Alignment Specialist)
Orthodontists correct the alignment of teeth and jaws, especially when they are out of position. If your teeth are crooked, out of position, you have an overbite, underbite, or crossbite, your dentist may refer you to an orthodontist for specialized care. Your orthodontist may use braces, clear aligners, palatal expanders, or even headgear to move your teeth or jaw to correct their alignment.
Keep in mind that some insurance plans do not cover orthodontist treatment. If you need extra financing assistance, contact us for more information on our membership plan!
Periodontist (Gum Specialist)
The central focus of periodontal dentistry is providing preventative treatment, diagnoses, and treatment of affect gums. Periodontists specialize in identifying the specific stage of gum disease and providing minor surgery as a necessary solution to severe gum disease, which will allow you to reclaim your smile's natural beauty.
Prosthodontist (Replacement Specialist)
Prosthodontists are dental specialists in restoring and replacing missing or severely damaged teeth. A prosthodontists' reconstructive dental procedures include porcelain veneers, crowns, dental implants, bridges, dentures. If you are missing any teeth or have damaged teeth that need replacing, your dentist will suggest that you schedule a visit with a prosthodontist.
Regular dental checkups will help prevent cavities and other dental problems from occurring as well as keep current issues from worsening. Smile Reston Heights understands that your smile is important and our dentists will provide the dental treatment plan that best suits the needs of your teeth. Why settle for stained, chipped, missing, and misshapen teeth when you can schedule dentist appointments to get a smile that will give you the confidence to lead a successful life?
Get a look at our General Dentistry and Cosmetic & Restorative services!
It is recommended that you schedule a visit with your dentist at least twice a year. However, the current state of your oral health will determine how often you should see your dentist. Even if your teeth feel fine, your teeth and gums may be experiencing issues without you being aware of it. Don't wait to find out your teeth and gums are in poor health. Schedule an appointment with your dentist today!
Before you search for a dentist that is right for you, here is what you should keep in mind before and during your first appointment.
- Check your insurance plan to see whether dental care is covered. This way, your search for dentists will narrow down a bit more.
- Make sure you have at least several dentist options to compare and that they are members of the American Dental Association (ADA).
- Is the appointment scheduling process convenient for you?
- Does the dental office appear to be well-maintained and clean?
- Did your medical and dental history get recorded in a permanent file?
- Was the dentist articulate about the dental techniques and procedures applied to your visit?
- Did the dentist provide specific oral health techniques you can start to help you maintain healthy teeth and gums?
- How transparent is the dental facility on procedure costs and do they present it to you before your appointment?
- Brush your teeth at least two times every day and floss at least once as well!
- When picking out toothpaste, make sure it contains fluoride to ensure cavity prevention.
- Limit foods that contain large amounts of sugar since sugar increases the growth of bacteria and plaque in your mouth, which will also increase your chances of getting cavities.
- Keep away from tobacco or smoking as this can lead to teeth stains, gum disease, and even oral cancer.
- Brush your tongue! Brushing your tongue often will significantly reduce food debris and bacteria while keeping your breath smelling fresh.
- Don't forget to schedule your next routine dental checkup once every six months!
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) states that children should see their dentist as early as six months of age. This allows the dentist to make sure your child's primary teeth are in the proper position and fall out naturally. With your child's primary teeth in the right position, this will help them chew properly, allow space for permanent teeth, boost their confidence and much more so be sure to schedule regular dental checkups once every six months!
Cavities or little holes on your teeth may arise due to a combination of plaque build-up, sugary and starchy foods you eat, and tooth decay. If the cavity is left untreated for too long, then this could lead to major dental issues. You can prevent cavities from forming by brushing and flossing regularly.
After tooth decay has been removed from your cavity, fillings are used to fill the cavity. During a filling procedure, your dentist will issue you an anesthetic to numb your mouth so you won't experience any pain. You also have the option to choose from a variety of fillings including composites, gold, or ceramic, in which you can consult with your doctor to determine the filling best for you.
The American Dental Association (ADA) highly recommends that you brush your teeth at least two times a day and floss once a day. Brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush and flossing every day will help you maintain good oral hygiene by helping you reduce bacteria in your mouth. Brushing for one minute each on your top and bottom teeth, your tongue, and flossing is a standard cleaning routine that will ensure you maintain a bright smile and fresh breath!
Toothbrushes don't last forever and need to be changed out every three months as recommended by your dentist. However, if you are using an electric toothbrush, you may not need to change it as often so be sure to check the direction label.
For patients that currently have gum disease, it is recommended that you change your toothbrush every four to six weeks to prevent the growth of bacteria. After you are done brushing your teeth, rinse your toothbrush with hot water to keep the bristles free from germs, and if you were sick, dispose of your toothbrush and replace it right away.
Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease and is caused by the excessive buildup of plaque and bacteria, tobacco usage, teeth grinding, certain medications, and even genetics. Gingivitis is just the beginning of gum disease and is treatable if detected earlier on. If it's neglected for too long, gum disease can advance quickly and result in permanent tooth and bone loss. Routine dental visits, regular brushing, and flossing will help keep your teeth and gums in good health while preventing gingivitis. Here are some of the common signs of gum disease:
- Gum discomfort, redness, irritation, and swelling
- Chronic bad breath
- Loose teeth or tooth loss
- Severe tooth sensitivity
- Receding gum line
- Abscessed teeth
If you are experiencing any of the above, schedule an appointment with your dentist today to see what treatments you need to treat your gum disease.
Yes, even if you are receiving orthodontic treatment with your braces, you should still visit your dentist for regular checkups every six months. You might not think it now but food debris may get trapped in places your toothbrush is unable to reach, which may cause bacteria to build up, cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. Your dentist and orthodontist will work together to ensure your teeth and braces are in great condition throughout your treatment!
Calling our practice and scheduling an appointment with a front desk staff member is the best way to set up a visit! Our team at Smile Reston Heights can be flexible and schedule an appointment that's most convenient for you and your family.


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Scots is a language – magnet
Scots is a language – magnet
Oor ain culture
Culture is one of the main things that define a country. It makes one place on a map more than simply in a different location to another place on a map. Scotland is no exception to this. From our tartans and traditions, to our writing, music, languages and so much more, the culture that has come to define Scotland has become known around the world.
Cringe no more
Since the 1707 Act of Union that took away Scotland's independence, Scots have been taught to dislike, dismiss, or even flat out deny their culture. Known as the Scottish Cringe, this in-built censor manifests in all sorts of ways, often around words such as 'twee' and 'parochial'. Bringing a sense of worth back to Scots through a focus on their Scottish culture is my main aims in creating this art.
About this piece
The 2022 Scotland's Census was only the second one ever to include a question about Scots language. Following this, the usual Unionist commentariat once again cast their doubt on the legitimacy of Scots. This design, simply, is a reminder for all that Scots is indeed a language.
The artwork
Taking inspiration from art and design of the twentieth century, this linocut style collage, in a handsome vintage colour palette, includes old Scots dictionary pages.
Product details
- Made in Scotland
- Digitally printed
- 60x95mm
- extra strong 1.5mm thick magnet
- laminated to give a glossy durable finish
FREE SHIPPING on all orders over £50 (UK orders only).
Orders are posted every Friday
Items are printed to order, so expect your order to take around 7-14 days to arrive. Items sent within the UK are sent Second Class or Second Class Signed For on larger value orders. Royal Mail aim to deliver all second class items in three working days. Non-UK orders are sent by Royal Mail and their international partner carriers and will take approximately 14-21 days to arrive.
Shipping cost
Orders are sent Second Class or Second Class Signed for, depending on the order value. The shipping prices per order are the best I can estimate to cover the posting cost and packing materials.
Why I don't offer free shipping
As a small business, I source the products in my shop as locally and ethically as I can and I keep those products as affordably priced as possible when I sell them. Because of this – and because I pay my fair share of taxes – I cannot offer free shipping.
Shipping method
- A1 and A2 prints are posted rolled up in a mailing tube and are only ever combined in posting with A3 posters. Other items will be posted separately. If there is more than one print, they will be rolled together.
- A3 posters are posted rolled up in a mailing tube. If there is more than one poster, they will be rolled together. If your order includes additional items from below, the order will be posted in an A3 board-backed envelope, with the poster(s) bagged with an additional board back. If you order more than one poster and need extra sleeves and backs because they are presents, please note on the cart page how many extra are needed.
- Calendars are posted singly in a calendar envelope, apart from Beautiful Scotland calendars, which will be in an A4 board-backed envelope. Multiple calendars are sent in an A3 board-backed envelope.
- Mounted prints are posted in an A4 board-backed envelope for up to three, or in an A3 board-backed envelope for more. Any mounted print ordered with a calendar or A3 poster will be posted in an A3 board-backed envelope.
- Cards are sent in a A5 board-backed envelope for up to ten cards, or an A4 board-backed envelope for orders of over ten. Cards ordered with a calendar or A3 poster will be in an A3 board-backed envelope.
- Magnets are posted in an A6 board-backed envelope for up to three magnets or an A5 bubble envelope for four or more. Magnets ordered along with any of the items above will be in the relevant larger envelope.
Order more packing and posting materials
If you need extra envelopes or tubes, so that you can post items you order as gifts, you can buy some here.
Multiple discounts
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You can make save money at Indy Prints when you buy three or more items, in the following groups:
Card and magnets
- Buy any 3 items and get 50p off your order – code: 50poff-3
- Buy any 6 items and get £1.50 off your order – code: 150poff-6
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- Buy any 3 items and get £1.50 off your order – code: 150poff-3
- Buy any 6 items and get £4 off your order – code: 400poff-6
The savings are applied automatically at the checkout.
Note, this discount may not always apply to reduced price sale items.


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Our council-manager form of government combines the civic leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an appointed city manager. Beyond all else, we are a service organization, and we are here to serve our community.
Roseville is the largest city in Placer County and called home by 150,000 people. Find the resources you need here.
We are a place where businesses small and large find success. Ideally located, Roseville provides first-rate services, competitive costs, solid long-range planning and an educated, growing population.
The Personnel Board meets the second Monday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at 311 Vernon Street. The five-member board serves as the City's final decision-making body for administrative appeals relating to discipline and employment.
Note: Agendas, Minutes, Staff Reports, and Legal Notices posted on this website are provided as a public service and are not intended to serve as a part of, or a replacement for, any part of the legally required noticing or posting of these materials.


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Book Blitz - Myths and Legends #4
Today is my stop during the book blitz for the Myths & Legends Boxed Set. This is the fourth post during this tour. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours.
I'm introducing a few of the participating authors and showcasing some of their books/back catalogue as well as including details of a special pre-order giveaway where you can get 17 free books when you pre-order this box set.
Myths & Legends is a compilation of 20 Full-Length Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy reads currently available to pre-order for only 99c, including works from New York Times, USA Today, Bestselling, and various Award-Winning authors!
Details of how you can pre-order this special box set are included at the bottom of this post. First off, let's meet some of these amazing authors!
I didn't plan on being a writer. It just happened.
So now that's my career - author. I love it. It is the best job in the world. Since my seamstress skills are not enough to get me a job as a professional costume designer, I keep that as my hobby. (if you've met me at a con where I'm not working - you've seen my hobby in action.)
When not writing, I am enjoying Colorado with my amazing husband and two darling boys. We share our lives with two attentive dogs and an offended cat.
You can learn more about Lisa Manifold on her website.
Check out her book Heart of the Goblin King!
Brennan, the King of the Goblin Realm finds himself facing his greatest challenge he's faced since he came to the throne. A rogue sorcerer is raising an army of Brennan's own subjects against him threatening the peace Brennan has worked so hard to create for his people. Thankfully, he's engaged to an eminently suitable lady, because who has time for love? Not with his kingdom on the brink of chaos.
I am a native New Yorker living in Colorado, and wouldn't trade life in the Rockies for anything. I love writing fantasy and mystery, and experimenting with short fiction. I am a self-proclaimed scone aficionado, a professional napper, and I have an entire section of my kitchen devoted to tea. When I'm not writing, I can be found hanging with my husband and our kids, playing board games, knitting, reading, or binge watching some fabulous shows (while sipping tea).
You can learn more about Corinne O'Flynn on her website.
Check out her book Ghosts of Witches Past!
A mother's love.
A dying wish.
Secrets from the grave.
The past never forgets...
Seventeen-year-old Wavy McClintock is a witch with the rare ability to see ghosts. Traumatic events with "city ghosts" when she was a child have forced Wavy into a life of seclusion. She never leaves the safety of Tower Hill, where the local ghosts are easy to spot and avoid.
Andrea, a Brigham Young University graduate, is an avid reader and outdoor enthusiast. She loves hiking, boating, biking, spending time in the Rocky Mountains, and taking walks. Andrea plays several instruments, not including the banjo, and loves putting together musical arrangements. Her favorite sports are basketball and football, though several knee surgeries and incurably awful coordination prevent her from playing them.
You can learn more about Andrea Pearson on her website.
Check out her book Discern!
He's dark and powerful, a magical anomaly. She's inexperienced and untrained. Can they set aside their differences in time to save themselves?
Mysterious disappearances at a popular national park force authorities to organize a university-led expedition, and they've invited undergrads to compete to be included.
I'm a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy, and I write clean books that are intelligent, optimistic, and happy.
I'm a bit of an oddball. I refuse to write what's popular: I write the stories I believe should exist. If those happen to become popular, I would be delighted. I won't change what I write just because the crowd's doing it. I'm pretty flexible about which forms my stories take, though.
You can learn more about Emily Martha Sorensen on her website.
Check out her book Black Magic Academy!
Mildred doesn't like black magic. But her mother was once valedictorian of Black Magic Academy, so her aunts insist she needs to follow in her footsteps and become one too.
Mildred doesn't want to be part of the popular crowd. Nor does she care about her "death-enemy." And she certainly has no interest in murderous spells. But if the teachers catch on that she's actually a good witch . . . well, they don't react well to that kind of ignominy.
What's the only good witch in a school of wicked witches to do?
Pre-order Myths & Legends for 0.99$!
The MYTHS & LEGENDS Boxed Set is a compilation of 20 Full-Length Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy reads, including works from USA Today bestsellers, Bestselling Harlequin authors, and various Award-Winning authors!
You can pre-order Myths & Legends for only 0.99$ here:
- Amazon
- Kobo
- iBooks
Pre-Order Myths and Legends for $0.99 and get 17 free eBooks!
Here's your chance to get almost 40 books for the price of only $0.99 while the Myths & Legends set is available for pre-order! Here's how it works:
1. Pre-Order the Myths and Legends box set
2. Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with your proof of purchase.
3. Check your email, your 17 FREE books will be delivered there!
During the book blitz for Myths & Legends there's a tour wide giveaway! These are the prizes you can win:
- 5 Myths & Legends Boxsets
- 3 $10 Amazon Gift Cards
- Various signed paperbacks by the participating authors
For a chance to win, enter the rafflecopter below:
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This is the rural landscape that is so characteristic of Denmark´s fourth largest island, Lolland. That´s why this flat island has been nicknamed "The Pancake", especially In the western part of the island where the flat terrain and fields stretch as far as the eye can see. In addition to the flat landscape, you´ll also find many small inlets dotted along the coast on Lolland, as well as large lakes and woodlands. The southern part of Lolland is bordered by the South Lolland dike.
Lolland is surrounded by the Baltic Sea, the Langelands Belt, Guldborgsund, Fehmarn Belt and the waters of Småland and is connected to Falster in three places. If you rent a holiday home for your summer holiday on Lolland, you will have ferry connections to both Langeland and Germany.
The two largest cities on Lolland are Nakskov and Maribo. In these towns, you can enjoy the old, historic buildings that are so characteristic of both of these towns. At the port of Nakskov, you will find the mail boat which offers relaxing sailing excursions on Nakskov Fjord and the small islands nearby. Maribo also offers you the chance to take a relaxing stroll past the half-timbered houses, or enjoy a visit to the Maribo Outdoor Museum, or why not stop at Maribo Cathedral, which is an old monastic church.
The island's biggest attraction and Northern Europe's largest safari park - Here, you can experience more than 1,000 exotic species of all sizes and weights! All the animals are separated into different areas, according to where they come from. Visit the animals in the monkey forest, the woodland plain, the zoo and the African savannah. Explore the tiger or wolf forest by car, and experience the wildlife up close in the safety of this enclosed area. The latest attraction is the dinosaur forest, where you can view both the excavations and an exhibition of fossils and skeletons, and come face-to-face with more than 20 lifelike, roaring dinosaurs. There is also a large play area in the park for children. Recently, a large water slide and a water playground were added to the play area.
Visit the Medieval Center at Guldborgsund Visit the Medieval Center at Guldborgsund and experience the deafening cannons, the jousting tournaments of the knights and huge war machines that can hurl small boulders over great distances. A living museum of peace-loving craftsmen, formidable warriors, brave knights and rich merchants.
In a field on Lolland, a monument to time consisting of twelve stone pillars placed in a circle featuring electroacoustic music has been built. Each of the twelve stone pillars is 7-9 m. tall and weighs between 25-45 tons. The tops feature carved faces, all facing the center. The combination of the huge stone pillars and the music creates a unique experience. Bird Song Art Museum. Discover a piece of Danish art history on a visit to the Bird Song Art Museum. The museum houses a fine collection of Danish art from the late 18th century until today and 2-3 special exhibitions are held annually. Here, you can find the works of artists such as the Skagen painters, Olaf Rude, Cobra, Vilhelm Lundstrøm, Kristian Zahrtmann and Jens Juel. The museum is situated in a scenic area that provides the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful walk on the property belonging to the Fuglsang Estate.
Take a trip back to the 19th century with a visit to The
Open Air Museum in Maribo You will find the museum near
Maribo´s scenic Southern Lake surrounded by the forest. Go
exploring in the old houses and immerse yourself in the
day-to-day lives of
the pastor, the smallholder or farmer as you experience what
life was like
in the countryside in the old days. A visit packed with fun
and new learning experiences for the whole
If you visit to Lolland, you won´t be far from the ferry in
so why not hop on board for a quick shopping trip just
across the border in Germany. Take the ferry
to Puttgarden and shop to your heart´s content Northern
Europe's largest
border shop. Whether you stock up on beer, water, your
favourite alcoholic beverages
or sweets and chocolates, this 8,000 sq.m. store is a
shopping experience.
From Puttgarden, it´s also only an hour´s drive to the
exciting, historic city of Lübeck. You could also drive a
further to Germany's second largest city of Hamburg and
spice up
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Dubiously sane things I have done concerning Max...perhaps you can relate?
I was e-mailing with a mom over the weekend; her baby had a stroke at birth, like Max. Until recently, she had measured her baby's head every three days because she worried about microcephaly, a condition in which a head is abnormally small (it indicates the brain isn't developing properly). She joked about getting committed to the psych ward, and I knew just how she felt because I've done that.
For the first year of Max's life, I was obsessed with his head size. It was small, very small. Still is. I'd regularly measure it and dread visits to the neurologist. When Max needed winter hats, I'd buy two sizes: one in the age-appropriate size, one in infant size. Inevitably, only the infant hat would fit, even when he was three. But I kept buying the age-appropriate size hat, as if I could will his poor, sweet little head to fit into it. At some point I finally quit freaking about Max's head size—as long as he made good progress, I decided, that was all that mattered. And he has, thankyouGod, he has.
Over the years, I have done some wacky stuff related to Max, driven by anxiety, fear, terror, love. For the first few weeks after Max was home from the NICU, I slept on our living room couch with him resting on my chest. Literally. I felt I needed to be that close to him to make sure he was still breathing. I can still vividly recall the day my boss at the time called to check in on me. At some point, I mentioned that Max was sleeping on my chest every night. Awkward pause. "Oh! Is that safe?" she asked, logically. I must have seemed so strange.
I have also reached into Max's crib as he slept to massage his hands in the hopes of loosening them from the tight grip of cerebral palsy, stared obsessively at other kids' hands in the mall to see just how open/functional they were in comparison, spoken to Max in different accents to see if he'd notice and, once in a fit of desperation, ate an entire jar of baby food (bananas) to show him how to chew right. Dave has been my partner in special needs lunacy; when Max was little, he used to gargle water to distract Max while we were feeding him so I could get in some food.
OK, here it is, your chance to share the out-there things you've done. That way, they can haul us off all at once to the loony bin!
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About the head size, (I have told this to another friend blogger too).
Children with Angelman syndrome have microcephaly - when Dimitri was first sent for the genetic tests, I mentioned the main symptoms to our OT at the time, including micropcephaly - he said
"but you've got a small head too"
Really I do, but I was quite distressed when he pointed it out! I'd been hoping it wasn't that noticeable, but I'm 5'10", so it's even more obvious.
I've done so many dubiously same things I don't know where to start!- AnonymousMarch 1, 2010 at 2:01 AM
How long do you have my friend, how long do you have...lol. Let's see, when my son Tanner was born, he never cried, never, I remember the nurse before we left the hospital saying, crying is good for them cleans out and exercises their lungs..so for the first few weeks, I was convinced my son was going to drown because he never cried. So the poor dear, I'd tickle his feet till he cried in aggitation, patting myself on the back the entire time, convinced I was saving his life. Stupid nurse for putting that idea in my head. Tanner has apraxia and is slightly autistic, along with having sensory issues. He would never take a bottle or paci, never. I breastfed and then we went straight to...THE bottle....yeah, don't ask me how we determined this to work, but the first "bottle" he ever drank out of was a Corona long neck beer bottle...filled with water I swear...but for some reason, he could grasp that and not spill a drop. So devious mama that I am, I was sure that if I wrapped it in some cute cloth and taped it, it would not look like a beer bottle, yeah right, lol. It now just looked like I was some low life redneck (which I kinda am, the redneck part anyway)trying to hide the fact that it was a beer bottle....oh my the looks I got...and the stories he can tell when he's older, when he looks back on these photos.
Jen in CO
tesnjen at aol dot com I study MRI films as though I can distinguish brain tumors from health brain tissue. I can, by the way, when it's at the site of the actual tumor. I can tell if it's grown or not. But the blood vessels and other things that highlight with contrast? Good God. I have driven myself and countless radiologists INSANE...especially when the scan was for Foster, who does not have a brain tumor, but I was thoroughly convinced he did.
Picture me winding my finger around my temple. Coocoo. Coocoo.I slept with Romy on my chest too! There's times when I tense my leg muscles as tight as they can go and try to move around and walk to see how Romy must feel. I'm sure I look like an idiot trying to do all that, but I'm just trying to grasp what it must be like. Glad I'm not the only lunatic!
ReplyDeleteWhen Faith was a baby before she got her feeding tube we would sit in a living room chair with a boppy in my lap and her on the boppy and carl would stand behind me and do stupid stuff for....well...sometimes hours. While I tried to get food down her throat. We usually ended up wearing all of it after she would puke it all up. LOL!
Oh I would weigh her obessively too. B/c she was so slow to gain any weight, sometimes 3 or 4 times a weeks, we would drop her on the scales to find out if anything went down to her stomach. I also spent a ridiculous amount of time watching her closely to see if she was having seizures, every little movement I hyper analyzed.I slept with on the couch with Emmett on my chest for the first four months of his life. I was certain that if I left him alone, he would die. I would wake with a start every 15 minutes or so and make sure he was still breathing. I was also completely obsessed with this fontanel. Was it bulging (a sign that the shunt wasn't working)? was his fontanel sinking in(a sign of dehydration)? Did it look different than it did 5 minutes ago? Did he throw up because the shunt caused an infection? And on and on....
It's nice to hear that other moms were similarly crazed.
Eventually, my doctor recommended a low dose antidepressant.- AnonymousMarch 1, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Oh, Ellen, you brought tears to my eyes today.
What a gift you have. For years, I have been thinking of myself as crazy for the things I did after our son came home from NICU 13 yrs ago.
Now, this is the first time EVER that I have laughed about it. "Special Needs Lunacy". You must write a book, so we can all just forgive ourselves already. Why didn't I ever think there was a reason for my behavior before? I just thought, "I'm nuts."
I slept right next to my son for his first 2 years. No lie. Right next to him. With my hand on his chest in case a "silent" unnoticed seizure would stop his breathing.
Unbelievable. I feel like you saved my life today. You make me cry, Ellen, where were you 13 yrs ago?
Alexandra - AnonymousMarch 1, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Oh my gosh, Writergrrl! I follow you and I made the identical deal with coffee and God, too!
I must be twice as crazy!!
Alexandra I would take Little Man's temp daily. For what reason, I have no idea, but to this day, I still wake up several times a night "just to make sure" that both boys are still breathing. I can't tell you how many times my 3 yr. old has said "stop poking me!" in his sleep. One day, I hope my Little Man will say the same thing:)
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMarch 1, 2010 at 12:56 PM
My oldest son has always had a noticeably BIG head. Since he was a typical infant it was cute and everyone commented about it, especially my sister-in-law whose baby was almost exactly the same age and, of course, had a perfectly sized head. When my son turned out to be a late talker with some other issues (Asperger's, ADHD), I immediately found sources saying that a BIG head is correlated to autism. Thank God my son is developing well at age 10 and is not currently receiving any special services, but I remember how freaked out I was by the BIG head concerns.
My youngest son has apraxia & autism spectrum and is not very verbal at age 5 - I remember one of his OTs in EI being concerned about his abnormally small outer EARS. Whatever his issues are, I don't think the size of his ears has anything to do with them. We started to teach Skyler baby signs (and we still do, they are awesome) and when he was about 8 months old he started shaking his head (the way we do to say no) and he shook his head a lot. Because his condition can cause seizures and we had never seen an infantile spasm before, we made an appointment with the neurologist who watched the video we had taken of him doing it. The neurologist said he was glad we were so concerned about our son, but in fact he was simply gestering "no" like we'd taught him.
Sometimes I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Usually it's both.I'm with you on the head size--of course, Charlie had "monitored" hydrocephalus for four months, so we really did need to keep an eye on it. . . she convinces herself this behavior is normal!
Crazy things? I'm more in the category of buying every toy in the freakin' store in the hope that ONE would somehow magically make him more functional.Ohhh....just reading about that poor mama measuring her babies head made me so very sad, I did the same thing to Noah, daily...and I felt insane each and every time. I was also obsessed with head size as it was the one sure fire "indicator" I could check myself, when Noah would wake for his feedings in the middle of the night I would stare at his head- drowsy, sometimes it looked small and sometimes it looked huge, which would send me in to another panic about hydrocephalus .... really not what I envisioned when thinking about being a new mom.
I scoured every.single,medical.journal.article.blog I could on neonatal seizures, and read them obsessively- awful
I was a tummy time nazi
I did not enjoy those first few months and that is when I started to blog, in case one day someone would look me up....and you know what, I hope they do b/c I have a 2 year old typical little boy who is a 1 in a million miracle....I wish I had read about that possibility back in 2007!Wow this brings back memories. Thank you everyone for sharing.
I remember well the things we'd do to get food down my son. His tray was always full of toys that we hoped would distract him enough that we could sneak in a bite or two. We would sing songs, pretend bees were diving in around him, etc. We didn't know it when he was a baby, but he has hypotonia, global apraxia, sensory and cognitive issues. Very sensitive gag reflex as a baby. He would throw up at almost every "meal." The doc made us keep a schedule of his eating and pooping for months. And that's exactly how we labeled the chart: "Mateo's eating and pooping." It would take him an hour to drink a 2 oz bottle.
Later on, I would gaze in wonder at toddlers eating french fries at McDonalds. Wow, it must be so great to have a kid who can eat a french fry.
Now he's just turned 7 and the eating issues are gone, but he still has various delays. My latest anxiety is figuring out how to help him have some friends. I'm on a toy-buying binge, trying to make our house cool, lol, and I've started sending little emails to other moms, trying to subtly hook up their kids with mine. It's all taking me back to the social awkwardness of my youth, gah. We did successfully make a playdate for next week, hooray! I'm way more excited than my kid.
Thanks for indulging my ramble. Onward, moms. :-)I do to many crazy things to count, but one my husband does that always makes me laugh is his karate. Whenever we need to distract Maisy or keep her still while sitting he will do this crazy karate kick stuff that makes all of us laugh and keeps Maisy in place, even if she is cracking up.
ReplyDeleteha ha, I still don't think what I did was crazy, but who am I to judge...
Mac was a projectile vomiter... literally it went 6-8feet each time and it happened 6-8 times a day. One night watching CSI we saw one of the characters in the morgue with a massively decomposing corpse and she was 'grinning' while working on it. When they asked why she said "you physically can't gag when you smile"... OMG we used to make Mac laugh by tickling him to stop him from vomiting when the gagging used to start.
Thing is... it works, smiling literally quells the gag reflex - we saved ourselves so much cleaning and 're-feeding' using that method.I obsessively try to find blogs and/or websites with kids that "seem" like my son. I monitor their progress and try to see if there is anything else I should be doing.
Also, Leo wouldn't latch to breastfeed. My daughter was a natural for almost a year. I crazily pumped EVERY meal for 6 weeks before he finally latched. Everybody thought I was nuts, my life revolved around pumping, feeding, barely storing, and cleaning bottles. It was crazy to try and stay ahead of him! My husband said he wanted me committed and said to stop trying...glad I didn't...he nursed until he was 13 months old! ;)Just found your blog and I am reading through some back posts.
I have a child with Rubenstein Taybi syndrome. She has angulated thumbs..of course I thought if we fixed the thumbs she would be fine and not have RTS any more. One issue RTS kids have is constipation...I became obsessed with getting her to poop...you know...making her do the bicycle legs, forcing prune juice. I knew if I could solve the constipation she would be fine!! :)
I know that I tend to obsess so I have to be careful about the information that I read or find out. I am on a need to know basis with our doctors...it is what I have to do to stay sane. If not I would be obsessing about tethered cord, tumors and so many other issues!
Glad to know others do this too! Love your blog!
Kelly*chuckle* I had a normal birth and baby, and Gwen slept on my chest for the first month or so, and she's 2 1/2 and she still sleeps with us. In fact, I kept a diary the first 2 weeks of all her nursing, which breast, her diapers #1, or #2, and what time. I'm sure the pediatrician thought I was insane. ;)
ReplyDeleteI know this is an old post, but I couldn't help but post because it brought back some memories. While Perron was in the NICU I had it drilled into my head that preemies have frequent periods of apnea and bradycardia. I became obsessed with whether he was breathing and oxygenating properly. My favorite saying was "Are his lips turning blue or is that just a shadow?". Seriously! I would obsess over the angle of his head and neck because I was so afraid he would pinch off his airway.
Whew! I am glad those days are over. Like being post-pregnant hormonal isn't bad enough....i relate to everything you write. i feel like i need to go to a mental institution lately. i measure my son's head as well. i get terrified about it. i weigh him obsessively too because he was born 5 weeks early. i also stare at other kids' hands/fists. i even go on facebook and look at my friends' kids who are only 3 months old and clasping their hands together - i go & download these photos and stare at them. i then go and email them to my husband and i'm like, "OMG LOOK! THAT'S ANNA'S KID AND HE IS YOUNGER THAN NOAH AND HE IS CLASPING HIS HANDS TOGETHER!!! WHAT THE F ARE WE GONNA DO!?!?!?" and then i sit there depressed as hell. i don't even go on facebook anymore because i can't stand seeing my friends' kids photos. their healthy, normal kids. i also used to google every single word on my son's MRI report. one particular finding on my son's MRI report is "wallerian degeneration" and i googled that and guess what i found - it wasn't pretty - "100% of neonates who have this end up with severe motor outcome" so i never googled that ever again but of course i still can't get that 100% out of my head. i feel pretty doomed & hopeless. i obsessively ask other moms (that i find online) about what kind of symptoms their child had and when they started, etc. so i can compare them to my son's because i'm so desperately looking for hope that maybe he'll be ok. i obsessively massage his hands as well. i even kiss his right cheek more than his left because the right is the affected side. i am so crazy. also, i do this thing where i constantly think of the WORSE case scenario because i think i have some weird mentality - like, if i think of the WORST possible thing happening, it can't possibly happen. it makes no sense at all. i really do feel insane lately. my pediatric neurologist even gave me a phone number to a psychologist at my son's 3 month visit because that's how crazy i come off.
ReplyDelete- Jenny S-AJune 20, 2012 at 11:22 PM
I am totally getting this post & comments. My son is 2 years old w/ ASD & has a large head (I also read the studies linking large heads & Autism - well after he was diagnosed, of course). Every time we'd take him to the pediatrician & they'd measure his head, they'd do it twice b/c they couldn't believe it was correct. Yep - he's got a huge head. He hates having shirts put over his head for this reason.
My son was also a lousy sucker & eater his first few months - we cheered every mililiter for awhile & then once he finally got to regularly drink more than 3 oz, it got better - but for probably 6+ months, a feeding would take a half hour. But it was a half hour of calm in the midst of colic & general fussiness.
My insanity has always been watching other parents with their "easy" kids with more jealousy than I ought to. I looked at a photo album of a coworker's recently, which clearly displayed a very happy & well adjusted baby in settings where my son would not be at all comfortable - I almost cried. I want children to be happy & easy for their own sakes & their parents' - but man, why can't my kid be that happy & easy?


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About us
The offices of the department are located in Garnisonen and The Film House (Filmhuset). The department offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education in four areas: Cinema Studies, Journalism, Media and Communication Studies and Fashion Studies. You can find us either on Karlavägen 104 or Borgvägen 1-5.
Department facts(2021)
- 78 employees
- 18 professors
- 853 FTE (full-time equivalent) students
More about us
Journalism and Media and Communication Studies have a common doctoral programme.
The Department of Media Studies is a research-intensive department with several externally funded projects by amongst others The Swedish Research Council (VR) and Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ).
The Faculty of Humanities has chosen two leading research environments at the Department of Media Studies: Cinema Studies and Global Media Studies and The Politics of Mediated Communication (JMK).
The Department follows an active environmental policy and has introduced a travel policy as well.
About the Section for Journalism, Media and Communication Studies (JMK)
JMK was founded in 1989 as a department through a merger between the former School of Journalism (Journalisthögskolan) and Mass Communication Research Center (Centrum för masskommunikationsforskning).
The Section for Journalism, Media and Communication Studies (JMK) offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral education in two areas: Journalism and Media and Communication Studies.
About the Section for JMK (In Swedish)
Journalism (su.se)
Media and Communication Studies (su.se)
Courses and programmes
Research in Media and Communication Studies
Media and communication studies is a field that focuses on the most pressing issues of our time, as they appear at the intersection of communication, technology, politics and culture. We explore, in various ways, the basis for and content of mediated communication, its roles in society and in everyday life.
Research in Media and Communications Studies
Research in Journalism
Journalism is an interdisciplinary field of research with a long history at Stockholm University. The subject was established in 1990 when the former Journalism School merged with the Centre for Mass Communication Research.
About the Section for Cinema Studies
Cinema Studies is the study of moving images and screen cultures which centers on film, film experience, and phenomena surrounding films. Historically, it ranges from image cultures before film to the screens and digital platforms of today. (Source: su.se)
About the Section for Cinema Studies (In Swedish)
Cinema Studies (su.se)
Courses and programmes
This is where our movies are screened (in Swedish) (360°)
Research in Cinema Studies
Cinema Studies designates the study of moving images and image cultures harking back to periods prior to the breakthrough of film, up until the diverse platforms of the current mediascape.
The focus of our teaching and research at Stockholm University primarily concerns key medial moments of transformation; in our field both research objects and the methods with which they are studied constantly undergo change.
Research in Cinema Studies (in Swedish)
About the Section for Fashion Studies
Fashion Studies examines the history of fashion, its social and economic functions and its role in the development of global production and consumption of clothing.
About the Section for Fashion Studies (in Swedish)
Fashion studies (su.se)
Courses and programmes
Stockholm University is committed to being carbon neutral by 2040
"In June 2019, as the first Swedish university, Stockholm University signed the UN Agreement on Global Sustainability Goals for Higher Education (Climate Emergency Letter), which means that Stockholm University is committed to:
- Being carbon neutral by 2040,
- Mobilising more resources for action-oriented climate research and skills creation,
- Developing environmental and sustainability courses across disciplinary boundaries".
(Source: Our Climate Roadmap for 2020–2040)
Environment, climate and sustainability
Department travel policy
University policy for meetings and travel
On our Contact webpage you will find general contact information, and contact details to e.g. the Senior Management Team, press contacts, Student Affairs Offices and our Directors of Studies.
Last updated: April 3, 2024
Source: Department of Media Studies


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Koman Coulibaly. Enough said.
Forget about Jim Joyce, the ump who created a firestorm by stealing a perfect game from the Detroit Tigers. He's a saint compared to this guy.
Koman Coulibaly – who was born on July 4th, of all days – is the Malian soccer ref who officiated today's crucial U.S.-Slovenia World Cup match. An American loss would have essentially sent the Yanks home. Slovenia, whose population of 2 million is the smallest of any nation in the tournament, took a stunning 2-0 going into halftime, the American soccer fans were already planning for 2014. Who can the U.S., the country with the Cup's largest population, pick up on defense? Maybe borrow someone from the NBA for a month?
But in the 48th minute, Landon Donovan cemented himself as the best player in U.S. soccer history, firing a rocket at the face of Slovenian goalie Samir Handanovic from an impossible angle; Handanovic flinched like a fourth grader, and Donovan's epic goal put the Americans on the board. You got the sense it was only a matter of time before the U.S. would tie it. And in the 82nd minute, the coach's kid, Michael Bradley, broke free and punched in the equalizer.
At this point the U.S. might as well win the darn thing, right? On a free kick moments later, Landon Donovan delivered a beautiful ball into the box, which Maurice Edu knocked in to give the U.S. what looked like a historic victory. Gooooaaaal!!! But Coulibaly blew his whistle, and called a phantom foul on the Americans. The replay could not have been clearer: no infraction, the goal was legit. If anything, a hold on Bradley should have given the Americans a penalty kick (not that they would need it, since they scored the winning goal!)
Post-game, U.S. coach Bob Bradley was searching for answers. ESPN commentator, and former Team USA defender, Alex Lalas called Coulibaly's call "a disgrace." Lalas looked like he was about to cry.
He shouldn't. The U.S. got robbed, but if group-mate England takes care of business the next two games, a win on Wednesday over Algeria will send the Americans to the round of 16.
Coulibaly's nickname is "Sleepy Eyes," because he comes across as fatigued while watching a match. And at one of the most crucial moments in American soccer history, looks like Sleepy Eyes took a nap.


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create and display a plot for a WorldMap object
Calling Sequence
a WorldMap object
(optional) keyword options of the form option=value, where option can be colorantarctica, colors, grid, projection, watercolor, or mapdata
(optional) standard keyword plot options, as explained on the plot,options help page for 2D projections or on the plot3d,options help page for 3D projections
colors : specifies the set of colors that are used for the plot. colors is either a list of colors in formats recognized by ColorTools, a string which must be the name of a palette, or a ColorTools[Palette] object. The default is to use the Patchwork palette.
colorantarctica : truefalse; specifies if Antarctica is colored according to the provided color scheme, rather than the default white color.
grid : truefalse; controls the display of a grid of so-called graticule lines: curves of constant latitude and curves of constant longitude. By default, grid is set to be false. If it is true, this command shows latitude and longitude curves both at intervals of 15 degrees.
projection : specifies the name of the supported map projection to use. The default projection is MillerCylindrical. See ListOfProjections for a complete list of supported map projections.
watercolor : color object, plot color, or a color string recognized by ColorTools; specifies the color of oceans and other bodies of water.
mapdata : one of the strings or names coarse, medium, fine, or deduce. Maple has three different grades of fineness of map data, selected by specifying coarse, medium, or fine for this option. The default value is deduce, which enables the following rule. For projections that are typically used to display the whole world, Maple will use the coarse data. (In particular, if the Globe projection is selected, the mapdata option is ignored; Maple always uses coarse data.) For other projections, Maple will compute the area of the map to be displayed as a fraction of the whole world map. If this fraction is greater than 1/16, choose the coarse map data; otherwise, if it is greater than 1/256, choose the medium map data; otherwise, choose the fine grained map data.
The coarse and medium map data consist of polygons for independent countries. The fine grained map data consists of polygons for subdivisions of countries.
The Display command creates and displays a map plot for m.
m≔PLOT...A map of the worldprojection: MillerCylindrical
Specify the colors used for the plot through the colors keyword option
Display the world using various map projections
Add some highlighted points to m. Displaying m will then show a smaller part of the map that contains these points.
PLOT...A map of the world with 1 pointprojection: MillerCylindrical
PLOT...A map of the world with 2 pointsprojection: MillerCylindrical
This map shows about 1/12 of the entire world map, but we might want to see more detail. That can be achieved with the mapdata option.
The DataSets[Builtin][WorldMap][Display] command was introduced in Maple 2017.
For more information on Maple 2017 changes, see Updates in Maple 2017.
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Hard News: I Am: An authentic autism family experience
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Thanks for this. This documentary seems to have had a largely positive response on Facebook from people with autism and families.
Of course the other side is is Ashley Peacock's situation - 40 and (still) locked up for much of the last 15 years, with long periods in seclusion - and with parents worn out from advocacy for him but powerless.
a threshold of constant stress and anxiety. I remember that: I'd touch my son's skin and it would be hot. Hour after hour, day after day, stimuli he couldn't cope with had him in constant fight or flight mode. Can you imagine living that way?
I can. That was me as a kid, and also for a really big bit of my adult life. Learned a few coping strategies since then, but I still remember the surprise I felt only a couple of years ago when a professional confirmed that it's not normal to feel like there's a network of permanently live wires under your skin. And it's only now that I have longer periods of time of not feeling like that that I can appreciate how savagely taxing it is to be that anxious all the time.
Russell Brown, in reply to
And it's only now that I have longer periods of time of not feeling like that that I can appreciate how savagely taxing it is to be that anxious all the time.
I don't have your experience, but I've seen that. I think it has impacts in all kind of ways. You lay down memories differently under stress, for example.
Thanks for the heads-up will look out for this programme. The longer I stay on this planet the more interesting it gets. We are all extraordinary and being able to get more insight from a well shared view is a great thing.
Joshua Drummond, in reply to
I don't have ASD but I can definitely talk to the anxiety, and it can be weird all right. Really glad your boys are doing well, with jobs and such. I know people with ASD and/or severe anxiety who are doing way better than anyone ever expected, and have even outstripped their more neurotypical peers in a lot of ways. Like you say, it gets better.
collecting and precisely painting Warhammer figurines
That's awesome. I spent literal days at a time as a teen painting my Chaos Eldar army.
I'm quite glad that the world has changed for the better with respect to Autism though it still has a way to go.
i) It does seem to be getting better for everyone as my brain ages.
ii) Given the lack of knowledge about this when I was growing up I feel really, really fucking lucky to have achieved in the way that I have. I sure as heck didn't do this without a lot of patience and compassion on the way.
iii) I wish now that there was a way of communicating that I will always be different. The distinction between a developmental difference and an illness, is as you put it, profound. Being able to find solutions and ways round problems is not the same as getting better or being normal.
iv) The last ten years has seen improvement in so many ways, but it has brought with it a profound sense of regret, I wasn't ready for that.
Sacha, in reply to
a profound sense of regret
Same. Those I have hurt before I understood why, life opportunities missed.
Russell Brown, in reply to
... couldn't cope with had him in constant fight or flight mode. Can you imagine living that way?
Yeah, it's called "do you know where your father is", a game the whole family can play.
But on the original topic, it often feels awesome to come home and go into the shedroom/sleepout I built, close the door and just lie on my bed in the quiet and dark. That feeling makes the pain and annoyances of owning a house worthwhile. It's the first time I've ever really had a proper bedroom. One with at least insulation against both heat and sound, and where random idiots can't easily come and bother me.
Rich Lock, in reply to
Now introduce him to Bolt Thrower.
Read an interesting tidbit on the spectrum the other day.
Where was that ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrification
People with autism have more folds in the brain, here and there, which results generally in a thinner layer of neurons (as they only live at the surface of the brain, so more surface thins them out) and more connectivity between them, so more of the brain is able to work together on ... anything, at the same time.
Not always in a good way, either. :)
Specifically, different patterns appear in the [...]. These areas relate to working memory, emotional processing, language, and eye gaze, and their difference in location and level of gyrification when compared to a healthy human brain could explain some altered behaviors in autistic patients.
"Healthy" indeed, Neurotypical bias if anyone wants to edit. :D
But yeah, along with the brain being more connected, it's also a tad slow at a few things, because the different folding messes up the typical optimised connections there, and trying to involve the whole brain doesn't really help.
So, uh, that's just, you know, people on the spectrum are not kidding. We can get really good at things we can focus on, and are really bad at a bunch of social stuff neurotypicals usually take for granted. For reals.
Sacha, in reply to
wow. So rodents have smooth brains.
nzlemming, in reply to
That's awesome. I spent literal days at a time as a teen painting my Chaos Eldar army.
Blood and souls for my Lord Arioch!
An article on The Conversation today is relevant: https://theconversation.com/why-do-some-people-with-autism-have-restricted-interests-and-repetitive-movements-94401
Their coverage is generally better than the mass media, which is what you'd expect from a pop-academic site.
The point about focus as a way of suppressing anxiety is interesting, but for me personally that's not so much what I do. Focus is normally interest-driven, I'm unusually good at blocking out irrelevant stuff (per the panic-du-jour, "to the exclusion of other people, mealtimes, and even to the point of (nearly) wetting myself"... just not with shoot-em-up games)
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