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Heading into the overtime period of Saturday afternoon's 120-pound wrestling bout, Damascus High School wrestler Michael Wilkerson knew that his unorthodox defensive technique would not serve him well. Urbana, which was attempting to defend its Class 4A/3A state dual meet championship, seemed to have the momentum swinging in its favor after winning three consecutive bouts. With the score tied, 5-5, Wilkerson lined up across from opponent Jimmy Allen, and remembered what he had learned in practice.
"I was really worried going into that extra period," Wilkerson said. "[Allen] had been on the offensive the entire match, taking shots and getting double-leg [takedowns] on me, which I usually don't let people get on me. In the practice room, we have been practicing the last 15 seconds of a match and overtime, where you have to score points to win. I have been working on that well enough that I could just pull it out there."
Wilkerson got his takedown, and won the match by a 7-5 decision.
"That dude [Allen] was just a bulldog," said 182-pounder Caleb Baisden. "Michael rarely shoots, so when he shot in there and got the takedown I just put my hands over my mouth — I was shocked, but it was awesome."
Two bouts later, the top-seeded Swarmin' Hornets clinched the third state dual meet championship in program history with a 37-28 victory over the Hawks at North Point High School.
Damascus built an early 31-0 lead by winning the first six bouts of the match. Logan Brooks (160 pounds), Michael Scafate (195) and George Vinson (220) each recorded pins, while Johnny Fischer (152) and Ari Cacopardo (170) both provided technical falls in the initial charge.
"We knew that was going to happen," Swarmin' Hornets coach John Furgeson said. "We knew that we were probably going to get a lot on the upper weights. The thing awesome was that the kids were getting the bonus points. So when we got to the lower weights, we didn't come out the way we would have liked to, but then at 120 Michael Wilkerson has been doing it all year. We don't give him a lot of credit in wrestling because his style is different than what we coach, but he has been doing that all year — coming up with some big matches at the opportune time."
While Wilkerson's victory did not win the match outright for Damascus, the 19 point lead put the pressure on Urbana to have to win the four remaining bouts in a decisive fashion. Two bouts later, Cody Obendorfer secured a 9-5 decision over Brian Dailey, and the Swarmin' Hornets capped off an undefeated 18-0 season by claiming their first dual meet crown since 1999.
"These guys have been doing it all year, and we're going to try to get them to keep going after the bonus points," Furgeson said. "That is going to help us in the end of the year tournaments [Montgomery County Championships, 4A/3A West Region Championships, and Maryland State Championships]."
Damascus rolled through North Point (Charles County) in the semifinals by a score of 33-30. The Swarmin' Hornets build an insurmountable 33-12 advantage before forfeiting the final three bouts to keep their wrestlers fresh for the finals. Andrew Nickell (285) was ejected from the tournament after losing his semifinal bout, which prevented him from appearing in the final round.
The Hawks (16-2) came up short in their bid to repeat as state dual champions despite strong showings by several individual performers.
Nick Keller (285), Jake Makosy (106) and Tyler Makosy (113) won three consecutive bouts to give Urbana a glimmer of hope in the middle of the match. Keller pinned his opponent in just 35 seconds, and Tyler Makosy needed just 1 minute, 39 seconds to earn the fall in his bout. Jake Makosy gutted-out a 7-4 decision over Mikey Macklin. Nick Frank (138) also supplied a fall in just 47 seconds time, and Morgan Way added a major decision at 126 pounds.
"We went into it and I knew it was going to be a battle," Urbana coach Ben Arneson said. "We didn't get to start where I would have chosen to start, but that's what happens and you have to deal with the cards that you're dealt. The kids went out and they tried and the fought and they did the best that they could. ... None of them quit today, and that is what I've always told them, 'Win or lose, it's about not quitting on yourself or the team.' We have guys with a lot of heart, but they haven't been in the room long enough to pull something like this off. Throughout the year our heart has carried us to this point, and I'm not upset with that, I'm really happy with it."
Urbana defeated South River (Anne Arundel) in the semifinals, winning five of the last six bouts to overcome a 16-point deficit and post a 38-28 victory. Dailey (132) pinned Jordan Orme in just 17 seconds to put the Hawks into the lead for good on the penultimate bout. Jake Makosy also supplied a pin during the comeback, while Keller and Tyler Makosy each posted major decisions.
The Hawks will get back to work at practice on Monday to prepare for the Frederick County Championships, which are scheduled for Feb 15-16 at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. After that, it will be on to the 4A/3A North Region Championships and Maryland State Championships.
Arneson believes his team can regroup and use this loss as motivation to drive them toward success on the biggest stage — the state tournament.
"When we started this season, my goal for the team wasn't here," he said. "It didn't stop here, it didn't start here. It was that I wanted to win at [University of Maryland's] Cole Field House, and be the first team in Frederick County history to do it. I want to be able to pull that state title down there. That is what we have worked for, and that is what I think the boys are prepped and ready for."
Class 4A/3A state dual meet tournament
Damascus 37, Urbana 28
152: Johnny Fischer (D) t.f. J.T. Freeze, 16-0
160: Logan Brooks (D) f. Luke Mills, 1:42
170: Ari Cacopardo (D) t.f. Sean Maginnis, 17-0
182: Caleb Baisden (D) d. Mike Virnelson, 6-3
195: Michael Scafate (D) f. Peter Fotopoulous, 1:23
220: George Vinson (D) f. Andreas Silva, 0:46
285: Nick Keller (U) f. Lane Huntt, 0:46
106: Jake Makosy (U) d. Mikey Macklin, 7-4
113: Tyler Makosy (U) f. David Creegan, 1:39
120: Michael Wilkerson (D) d. Jimmy Allen, 7-5 (OT)
126: Morgan Way (U) m.d. Brandon Barnhard, 15-4
132: Cory Obendorfer (D) d. Brian Dailey, 9-5
138: Nick Frank (U) f. Owen Brooks, 0:47
145: Parker Mellott (U) d. Jack Creegan, 7-4
Urbana 38, South River 28
145: Tre Puccinelli (SR) d. Parker Mellott, 4-2
152: J.T. Freeze (U) d. Baruch Talbott, 9-8
160: Branden Norris (SR) f. Luke Mills, 3:00
170: Ryan Walker (SR) m.d. Sean Maginnis, 16-7
182: Mike Virnelson (U) f. Brian Mahoney, 1:14
195: Jason Raines (SR) f. Peter Fotopoulous, 3:36
220: Anthony Rossi (SR) f. Andreas Silva, 3:48
285: Nick Keller (U) maj. d. Patrick Russo
106: Jake Makosy (U) f. Martin Fowler, 0:54
113: Tyler Makosy (U) m.d. John Owens, 11-1
120: Jimmy Allen (U) d. Joe Coyle, 12-10
126: Austin Alley (SR) d. Morgan Way, 8-7
132: Brian Dailey (U) f. Jordan Orme, 0:17
138: Nick Frank (U) d. Collin Alley, 7-0.
Damascus 33, North Point 30
145: Tajik Holloman (NP) d. Jack Creegan, 5-2
152: Johnny Fischer (D) f. Marquis White, 3:01
160: Logan Brooks (D) d. Andrew Lohr, 6-3
170: Collin Schirf (NP) d. Ari Cacopardo, 5-0
182: Caleb Baisden (D) f. Chris Simms, 2:37
195: Michael Scafate (D) f. Justin Onuwuegbu-Guy, 1:20
220: George Vinson (D) f. DaMarcus Coleman, 1:21
285: Travis Bonds (NP) f. Andrew Nickell, 6-4
106: David Creegan (D) f. Sam Woodburn, 5:02
113: Dominique Summers (NP) d. Mikey Macklin, 2-0
120: Michael Wilkerson (D) d. Kyle Gascon, 7-6
126: Malachi Edmond (NP) w.b.f.
132: Nick Cutter (NP) w.b.f.
138: Tyler Morgan (NP) w.b.f.


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Same Universe, Different Lenses: Science, Ethics, and Religion in Dialogue
This is a transcript of an interview given by Dr. Jennifer Wiseman at The Faith Angle Forum Conference on Religion, Politics, & Public Life on November 5, 2013.
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This is a transcript of an interview given by Dr. Jennifer Wiseman at The Faith Angle Forum Conference on Religion, Politics, & Public Life on November 5, 2013.
I ask the question, "Why is the universe so special?" Now scientists don't like things to be special; we like things to be general, and our natural anticipation would have been that the universe is just a common specimen of what a universe might be like.
In a recent interview with the Sirius XM radio show Centered, Karl Giberson sat down with host Don Belanus to discuss the book The Language of Science and Faith.
Polkinghorne discusses the origins and aims of natural theology in this series. It does not offer truth, but rather a "best explanation" for the world, answering primarily meta-questions. Two such questions asked by Polkinghorne are, "Why is science possible at all?" and "What makes the universe so special?" To explore the answers, he looks at the ability of human minds to penetrate mysteries of the natural world as well as the fine-tuning of the universe necessary to produce the fruitfulness of life.
NASA astronomer Jennifer Wiseman asserts that studying creation can show us the nature of God; science can inform us of what we need to do as stewards of God's creation; understanding the natural world gives us a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ; and science can give us a better understanding of ourselves. This essay was presented at the November 2009 Theology of Celebration Workshop.

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Southwestern back row player Serena Young has known teammate Janaya Fox since they played club volleyball in the Omaha area as 9-year-olds.
So, nothing her longtime friend does surprises her.
"She likes to prove people wrong," Yong said.
Fox, a top recruit as the record-holder at Bellevue East for career kills (605), season kills (449) and digs in a match (29) as a 6-foot outside hitter, has navigated through a few detours on her way to collegiate stardom.
Considering what she's been through in the past year, it would have been easy to hang up the dream. But, as Yong noted, if Fox is fixated on a goal, she won't be derailed.
Not even becoming pregnant and having a baby, just before the start of the volleyball season.
"I knew she would play," said Yong, whose younger sister Cassidy is the national leader in set assists, thanks in part to the passes from Yong, Fox, and others in the Spartan back row. "She worked out all summer in the mornings (with trainer Jamie Belt). She was very dedicated. She knew she had to be in shape after she had the baby."
One year ago, Fox visited the SWCC campus to watch her friend play for the Spartans. She was unhappy at Northwest Missouri State University. SWCC coach Melissa Blessington had met her on two previous visits to volleyball tournaments in Omaha, and the chemistry was immediately a hit with the college freshman looking for a change.
"She really didn't like it there, so I said why don't you come and visit here?" Yong said. "She came to one of our games, and said she really liked it here. I love playing with her. She's an intense player, and a really good leader."
Northwest coaches had harped on her about losing a lot of weight to play in their program. She was looking for a new start.
After signing with SWCC last Nov. 1 and moving to Creston to enroll at the college for the spring semester, she found losing the weight was a struggle despite extra workouts and getting nutrition advice.
Jolting news
One of her decisions came back to haunt her later. Because it can lead to weight gain and sometimes bring on depression symptoms, she removed a contraceptive implant in her arm.
Her advice to other girls now is "be careful," because Fox soon paid for her decisions with a life-changing event.
"She has allergy problems, so on March 21 we went in to the doctor for some allergy medicine," said Fox's mother, Mary Martin. "And, we came out of the appointment with the news she was five months pregnant. We had no clue. She was not having morning sickness or any other symptoms. The doctor was as shocked as we were. They even did a second pregnancy test because they thought it was in error."
Much farther along than when most women realize they are pregnant, there was no time to look back with regret. Martin said she saw a mature attitude taken by her daughter.
"Everybody was in shock, but she was like, 'I have to look forward.' If you have a good support system, you can do almost anything, and she's proving that," Martin said.
Kyla Jae Fox was born Aug. 22. The father, Jake Cloyd, is a football player at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Neb. They try to arrange visits. Cloyd came to Creston last weekend, for example.
Martin is Fox's rock, having moved to Creston with her to help her adjust to her new life as a mom, student and collegiate athlete.
"My mom has been really great," Fox said. "I couldn't be doing this without her."
From her viewpoint, Martin is eternally grateful for the opportunity provided by Southwestern, especially for financial reasons. Fox is on scholarship to play for the Spartans.
"I'm disabled, with a heart condition, so I only get $980 a month," Martin said. "When we released from Northwest, my immediate concern was how are we going to pay for (college). Then when she was pregnant, her basketball coach at Bellevue said to me, 'Big momma, keep her in school, whatever you do.' I told Janaya I would support her as long as she stayed in school."
Coach's reaction
By then, Fox had already signed to play for Blessington at SWCC. Having a player become pregnant isn't an everyday occurrence for a college coach, but she never blinked. She already had a soft spot for Fox, because as a young player she had to overcome the same label as not having "the ideal body type" for volleyball.
"I did not want to be the reason she wasn't given a good opportunity to play in college," Blessington said. "Some coaches, if a girl becomes pregnant, there's no chance of playing. I didn't want to be that person."
Plus, the coach said, the mission of Southwestern fit Fox's situation.
"That is what a junior college is for," Blessington said, "to help somebody to the next level, or help somebody in a transitional period. Obviously, this wasn't an ideal situation, but if it's going to happen to anybody, this was a kid I wasn't concerned about.
"She's a good kid. The situation didn't freak me out, because I knew she was a good kid, and that she was focused," Blessington said. "And, I knew she had the support. She wasn't the type to go out and party every weekend. I thought, let's do this."
Anxious to play
Fox wanted to return a week after the birth.
Not so fast, Martin said. First of all, she had to make living arrangements in Creston with her daughter, and there were medical reasons not to rush things.
"I said you're crazy," Martin said. "First of all, no doctor will release you. And second of all, I'm not ready!"
Martin left her 23-year-old son and friends in the Omaha area, and moved east with her daughter, renting a house in Creston. On Sept. 10 against Division I power Iowa Western — three weeks after giving birth — Fox was on the court for the Spartans.
"I was a little nervous," Fox said, "just because I hadn't played for a good two weeks. Then I started getting my rhythm back and it was good. It's where I needed to be."
Blessington is easing her into the rotation, using her passing ability in the back row for now. Eventually, she'll be a presence at the net. She even got some spot duty at outside hitter during the Marshalltown Tournament three days later when teammate Allyson Kocour was injured.
Yong said team chemistry with Fox's transition from effective assistant bench coach to player on the floor is no problem.
"Everyone knows we need her. It's better for the team," Yong said. "We're looking to peak at the end of October."
And, that's about the time Fox should be back to her old self, "or even better," she said.
When Southwestern takes a four-match winning streak into tonight's regional contest at home against Ellsworth at 6:30 p.m., No. 20 will be in position to so something special, something that perhaps seemed daunting on March 21, sitting in that doctor's office.
Meanwhile, little Kyla isn't lacking for attention.
"We were all really excited when she brought her in," Yong said. "We all bought her separate things. We all feed her, hold her, burp her, change diapers. It's not like one mom, but a bunch of moms."
Martin is the steady caregiver behind the scenes.
"It's hard on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, because Janaya is really busy in school before practice, and I don't see her much," Martin said. "But on Tuesdays and Thursdays she doesn't have classes, so we're home together."
Because she played in a scrimmage for Northwest, Fox will not have a second year of eligibility at SWCC, but could possibly apply for a medical hardship because of documented back problems after she transfers to a four-year school next year. Martin plans to follow her in support. Despite the heavy news last spring, Fox turned in a 3.5 grade point.
"I'll be moving on, but I don't know where," Fox said. "It will probably come down to who is willing to pay for it. I want to be a PE teacher and coach."
For now, however, there's business to attend to on the court for the Spartans. And at home with Kyla. It's not the life of a typical 19-year-old college student.
"You can do anything if you set your mind to it," Fox said.


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School Trek - Everest Basecamp
Nepal, School Expeditions, 354 days - from £1,795 (land only) - from €2,515 (land only) - from $2,900 (land only)
Country Profile
Nepal has one of the greatest altitude variations on earth, ranging from lowland plains to 8000m peaks. To the south the country is bordered and shares a band of lowland plains with India. Heading north rising from the plains are the foothills of the great ranges. At 2000m the climate is warm and temperate and it is here that we find the most populated regions including Kathmandu and Pokhara. Continuing northwards, we encounter the Lesser Himalaya, with an alpine climate pines & birch are the predominant flora, however much has been cleared for cultivation. Despite the colder climate, permanent settlements are found in this region up to 4000m. Above this we come to the Greater Himalaya, which shares its border with Tibet to the far north. The terrain rises to high mountains reaching 8000m, the most famous of which is Mount Everest. The perpetual snow makes vegetation here sparse or non-existent.
Time Zone
The time in Nepal is GMT +5:45 hours.
The national language of Nepal is Nepali, which is similar in structure and vocabulary to Hindi. There are many ethnic languages spoken in Nepal and often the national language is the second or even third language learned. Most people you are likely to encounter will speak some English and Nepal is therefore an easy place to make friends and get to know local people. We do recommend that you take a pocket phrase book with you and learn some basics such as common greetings and typical polite enquiries. Any attempt to speak the local language is usually warmly appreciated and is all part of the fun of adventure travel.
October to December and March to May are the best times for trekking in Nepal. These months either side of the summer monsoon season are neither too hot in the foothills nor too cold in the higher elevations and they offer the best conditions for trekking. Pre-monsoon is the main climbing season for Everest and at this time there will be many expeditions at the base camp. The post-monsoon months usually offer the clearest skies and the most settled weather. As a rough guide, mean temperatures will decrease a little over 1ºC for every 200 metre rise of altitude.
The currency of Nepal is the Rupee. It is not necessary to obtain local currency prior to departure. Sterling, US Dollars and Euros are equally acceptable for exchange in Nepal. We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of cash. If you prefer not to carry all of your spending money in cash, it is possible to withdraw money from ATMs in Kathmandu using your debit or credit card.
Visa Requirements
A valid passport (with at least 6 months remaining validity) and a current Nepalese Visa are required for this trip. The easiest way to obtain your Nepalese visa is on arrival in Kathmandu. You will require a passport size photograph and the visa fee. You can also apply for a Nepalese Visa in advance from the Nepalese Embassy in your home country.
You should attend your own doctor and dentist for a check-up. Your doctor will have access to the most up to date information on the required vaccinations for the country you are visiting. In general we recommend vaccinations against the following: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis 'A'. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the Himalaya or foothills. If you intend to visit the Terrai region of Nepal (such as during an extension to Chitwan National Park or to stay overnight in Nepalgunj or Biratnagar prior to a flight into the hills) Malarial prophylaxis may be recommended. A very good online resource is fit for travel: fitfortravel.nhs.uk
Additional Sources of Information
Lonely Planet Guide to Nepal. Lonely Planet
Rough Guide to Nepal. Rough Guides
Trekking and Climbing in Nepal. Steve Razzetti.
Everest: A Trekkers Guide. Kev Reynolds. Cicerone
Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya. Stan Armington.
Into Thin Air. Jon Krakauer
The Climb. Anatoli Boukreev
The Ascent of Everest. John Hunt & Edmund Hillary
Sherpas & Himalayan Mountaineering. Sherry B. Ortner
A History of Nepal. John Whelpton
Field Guide to Birds of the Himalayas. Bikram Grewal
Portraits of People: Nepal Himalayas. Eric Valli
Nepal - Lonely Planet Pictorial. Richard I'Anson
The High Himalaya. Art Wolfe Maps Everest Base Camp. 1: 50,000
Nepal / National Geographic Maps
Lonely PLanet - www.lonelyplanet.com
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Program Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Chinese B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Develop competence in speaking and listening comprehension in Mandarin Chinese.
- Command basic Chinese vocabulary. Refine grammatical structures and engage in critical thinking through a variety of tasks, activities, and assignments.
- Read authentic material in Chinese for informative purposes.
- Write in Chinese simple narration and description about given topics and events.
- Develop understanding of the traditional Chinese culture in light of contemporary values.
- Be able to compare systematically the ideas, values, images, or attitudes of people from various Chinese communities. Be able to identify the historical context of these ideas and cultural practices. Be able to explain how Chinese culture changes in response to internal and external pressures.
- Critical reading of pre-modern Chinese prose, poetry, and drama.
French B.A. and M.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes
French B.A.
- Language & Communication. Written Expression. Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in writing French.
- Language & Communication. Reading Comprehension. Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in reading French.
- Language & Communication. Oral Expression. Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in speaking French.
- Language & Communication. Listening Comprehension. Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in understanding French.
- Literacy: Ability to use appropriate terminology in linguistic, cultural, or literary analysis.
- Cultural Analysis and Comparison: Develop the students' ability to draw upon their cultural knowledge of France and the Francophone world to analyze and compare a wide variety of texts.
- Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions: Develop knowledge of major periods, genres, authors, movements of French and Francophone cultural history.
- Connections to Other Disciplines and Language Communities
- Technology: demonstrate information processing competency, use of appropriate technologies and tools for research, analysis, communication, and presentation.
French M.A.
- Improve ability to undertake graduate-level coursework by analyzing cultural productions from the following three perspectives: Historical and cultural, Linguistic and stylistic, Literary and literary theory.
- Improve ability to develop a thesis of a scholarly nature on a special topic.
- Become more proficient in making scholarly presentations at public venues.
- Become more proficient at using research tools for academic papers at graduate level and at processing collected data in compliance with academic standards.
- Improve ability to use interdisciplinary approaches and make connections between cultures and languages.
- Improve knowledge of the French-speaking world.
- Become proficient using technology for scholarly research and presentations.
German B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Language & Communication. Written Expression. Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in writing German.
- Language & Communication. Reading Comprehension. Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in reading German.
- Language & Communication. Oral Expression. Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in speaking German.
- Language & Communication. Listening Comprehension. Develop advanced (ACTFL) skills in understanding spoken German.
- Literacy: Develop the students' ability to use appropriate terminology in linguistic, cultural, or literary analysis.
- Linguistics: Develop the students' ability to recognize the various components that make up the German language, to understand complex syntactical features, and to analyze and reflect on grammar.
- Cultural Knowledge: Develop the students' ability to understand the cultural and intellectual development of German-speaking civilizations and societies within their socio-political contexts.
- Literary Analysis and Traditions: Develop the students' knowledge of major periods, genres, authors, and movements of German-language literature within their cultural, intellectual and socio-political contexts.
- Global Perspective and Comparisons: Develop the students' ability to relate the German-speaking civilizations and societies to events in other countries around the world, with a special focus on Europe and the United States since the 20th century.
Japanese B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- To develop the students' four Japanese language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational).
- To develop the students' understanding of some aspects of Japanese culture, including the relationships among cultural products, practices, and perspectives.
- To acquaint students with business manners and customs for developing communication skills useful in conducting business in Japanese.
- To develop the students' understanding of not only traditional arts but also contemporary Japanese culture and society.
- To develop the students' understanding of phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of contemporary Japanese.
- To develop experience and skills in reading and discussing Japanese modern literature from 1868 through the present.
- To develop the students' understanding of traditional theater in Japan, as well as modern and post-modern Japanese drama.
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- Ability to effectively use grammatical structures in Spanish and to express oneself orally and in writing in different sociolinguistic milieus including formal and academic presentations.
- Ability to appreciate literary texts of the Spanish-speaking world (Spain, Spanish America and the Hispanic U.S.) and to recognize stylistic elements in the literature.
- Ability to develop and carry out research projects in Spanish, including term papers and biographical research.
- Ability to analyze and develop texts other than literary: for example, informal and formal correspondence, (applications for school or jobs, a résumé, brochures, etc.) and to understand the use of appropriate academic and technical terminology.
- Ability to produce, analyze and rationalize the sounds of Spanish (phonology) as compared and contrasted with the sounds of English.
- Ability to analyze morphological, syntactic and semantic components of Spanish.
Spanish M.A.
- Ability to understand the historical development of the Spanish language in its external (history, culture) and internal development (morphology, syntax and semantics).
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the linguistic variation of Spanish and its main dialects, including phonology, geographical variation, social dialects, and registers.
- Knowledge of the literatures and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world (Spain, Spanish America and the Hispanic U.S.) and relevant literary and cultural criticism.
- Ability to write and present orally in a scholarly fashion.
The Programs in Spanish Provide Enrichment for All Degrees:
- Close contact and consultation of students with faculty and personalized supervision in the classroom and in advisement.
- Extracurricular activities through several outlets, including the "Círculo Hispánico."
- Peer projects in discussion groups, writing activities and presentations.
- Options to participate in local high school observations on teaching methods.
- Access to activities promoted by the Department of Foreign Languages and the University: Public lectures, films, music and dance performances, alumni dinners, etc.
- A foreign language Honor Society, Phi Sigma Iota, for qualified students.
- Scholarships and opportunities for Study Abroad.
Understandings, Interests, and Values for All Degree Programs in Spanish:
- The realization of being able to communicate in a language spoken in more than twenty countries.
- The awareness of being able to read from a vast corpus of literature spanning over one thousand years and encompassing Spain, Latin America and the United States, among other areas.
- The awareness of being able to access jobs as teacher, translator, interpreter, bilingual editor, and other professions.
- The sense of having expanded one's view of the world and society by virtue of knowing two languages and envisioning culture and language from a broader perspective.
- The realization of knowing one's own language by contrast and comparison with Spanish.
- A greater awareness of the Hispanic community in the area (San José, Bay Area) and state (California) where the student lives, studies, and works.
- The satisfaction and sense of achievement of being able to communicate in Spanish with members of that community and to better understand Hispanic culture.


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There have been a TON of threads on other sites in regards to this bag, with slight mods it will Rival the GripEQ bag and for half the price... oh yeah... Currently on sale for 49.99 so that make it as cheap as the Fade bags...
My buddy El Kabong did this with the Cabelas bag, works sweeeeeet.
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Didn't Mr. Kabong build have to build a PVC frame for that pack?
I would say save yourself from carrying so many discs instead of getting the biggest bag you can. Will make you know your discs much better. I agree also that for the money Fade is hard to beat.
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Romain Grosjean was quick to hold up his hand after his clash with Jenson Button, but feels his penalty for the Felipe Massa incident was harsh...
Romain Grosjean was quick to hold up his hand following his clash with Jenson Button in Budapest, but he believes his penalty for the Felipe Massa incident was harsh.
After a storming qualifying session helped him to P3 on the gird, Grosjean made a strong start to the race and looked like he would challenge Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for the win.
However, he was involved in two incidents as he first made contact with Button while he was trying to overtake the McLaren at Turn 4 on Lap 24 and then a few laps later he went pass Massa, but this time all four wheels left the track.
The Frenchman admitted things were a little bit too tight during the battle with Button and apologised. He also received a 20-second retrospective penalty after the race, but it didn't affect his P6.
"With Jenson I was a bit too much on the left. The track goes narrow uphill and I was wider than that so I want to apologise," he told Sky Sports F1.
"We were fortunate that none of us got anything [damaged], so that was good."
However, the Massa incident cost him dearly as he was hit with a drive-through penalty by the stewards as all four his wheels left the racing track. The punishment ultimately led to him finishing P6.
Grosjean, though, feels he didn't do much wrong.
"On Massa I thought I had at least two wheels on the white line of the track," he said. "I tried the outside and I pushed hard. But I haven't seen the footage so far so I need to go a bit more [into it] in details."
Lotus team principal Eric Boullier was happy with his driver's display in Hungary, but also feels he didn't deserve a penalty for the Massa incident.
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"He had high ambition at the beginning of the race but this is the race and I was just telling him that he did a super weekend again. No foot wrong and two in a row now.
"It means he understood what he built up since the beginning of the season and building up over the last year as well now. Clearly now he has the best line to build strong weekends like this and fight with guys like Kimi [Raikkonen], [Fernando] Alonso and [Sebastian] Vettel. So that's pretty good."
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Saturday, February 23, 2002Boone, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2002) - East Tennessee State's men's basketball team remained perfect in February, winning its eighth straight game by downing Appalachian State, 79-72, in the regular season finale for both squads. The win, coupled with Davidson's upset loss at VMI, gave the Bucs a share of the North Division regular season championship in the Southern Conference with the Wildcats and also clinched the No. 2 seed in next week's Socon Tournament in Charleston, S.C. Led by Zakee Wadood's (Lonoke, Ark.) 17 first half points, East Tennessee State (18-9, 11-5 SoCon) held the lead for most of the first half. The game was close for most of the first 20 minutes of action, and Appalachian State (10-17, 5-11 SoCon) grabbed a slim two-point lead at 22-20 with 8:58 to play on a free throw from Nate Carson. Wadood tied the game at 22 on the Bucs next possession and then a steal by Jerald Fields (Gainesville, Fla.) led to a layup by Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) that gave ETSU a lead that it would never relinquish. Over the last three minutes of the half the Bucs outscored the Mountaineers, 14-5, and took a 45-32 lead at the half. East Tennessee State shot over 58 percent in the first half and was the recipient of 17 Appalachian turnovers, while holding the Mountaineers to just 36 percent shooting. ETSU kept it going in the second half, extending its lead to 19 points over the first 10 minutes. ASU was not done, however, and mounted a furious comeback in the final minutes of the game. With the Bucs leading 64-45 with 11 minutes to play, the Mountaineers went on a 13-4 run that cut the lead down to 10 points when Shawn Hall nailed his fifth three-point shot of the afternoon with 4:35 to play. East Tennessee State got the lead back up to 13 points on a free throw from Tiras Wade (Tampa, Fla.) with a little more than three minutes to play. ASU kept coming on and outscored the Bucs 12-4 after Wade's free throw to cut the ETSU lead down to five points at 75-70 on a trey from Graham Bunn with 32 ticks on the clock. That was as close as the Mountaineers would get as the Buccaneers hit 8-of-10 free throws down the stretch as they hung on for the win. East Tennessee State shot 50 percent from the field, while the defense came up with 15 steals and five blocks and held the Mountaineers to 37 percent shooting. Fields recorded all of the blocks and set a new single-season blocked shot record with 56, surpassing the previous record of 53 set by Greg Dennis in 1989-90. ASU hurt themselves with turnovers, giving it up 26 times which the Bucs turned into 25 points. Wadood led all scorers with 23 points and also had a career-high seven steals. Childress added 17 points, while Fields finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Ryan Lawson (Rogersville, Tenn.) set a new career-best with eight assists. Hall finished with 22 points to lead Appalachian State, with Nate Carson adding 15 for the Mountaineers. As the No. 2 seed in the North, ETSU will play its first game at the SoCon Tournament on Friday, Mar. 1 at approximately 8:30 p.m. against the winner of the No. 3 seed South-No. 6 seed North game that will be played on Thursday. All the games will be played at the North Charleston Coliseum.
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Hooked up the pump, 5 minute job, and now I'm at 80 psi going into the membrane. Output went from a trickle to nice stream. Will be interesting to see how long it takes to fill my 25 gal WC container this weekend. At the tap for our drinking water the flow is more than doubled. Excellent product. works great By Ed on 11/7/2013 Ed would recommend this product to a friend I have about 37 psi out of my faucet, and made 1 gal about a half hour or more , now it's at 80 psi and 1 g a l in. About 15 minutes. My concern is that the Gage was going up to 90 psi as. I went along making water. I turn it down to 60. I don,t know which numbers I should watch, the outer numbers or the inner ones ?? Otherwise I'm very satisfied. A must have By Sven on 11/7/2013 Sven would recommend this product to a friend My Tap water pressure was running about 40 PSI. Ever since I bought this and adjusted my PSI to ~70 PSI I now produce product water 2-3 times faster... and my DI Resin lasts longer as well! 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India develops a $35 laptop
India develops world's cheapest "laptop" at $35
NEW DELHI — India has come up with the world's cheapest "laptop," a touch-screen computing device that costs $35.
India's Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal this week unveiled the low-cost computing device that is designed for students, saying his department had started talks with global manufacturers to start mass production.
"We have reached a (developmental) stage that today, the motherboard, its chip, the processing, connectivity, all of them cumulatively cost around $35, including memory, display, everything," he told a news conference.
He said the touchscreen gadget was packed with Internet browsers, PDF reader and video conferencing facilities but its hardware was created with sufficient flexibility to incorporate new components according to user requirement.
Sibal said the Linux based computing device was expected to be introduced to higher education institutions from 2011 but the aim was to drop the price further to $20 and ultimately to $10.
The device was developed by research teams at India's premier technological institutes, the Indian Institute of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science.
India spends about three percent of its annual budget on school education and has improved its literacy rates to over 64 percent of its 1.2 billion population but studies have shown many students can barely read or write and most state-run schools have inadequate facilities.
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Interesting- maybe a sign of things to come on the general market.
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One of these days all the current computers, laptops you see today will probably be super cheap. Most people will have access to the bottom level technology. Basic laptops will cost very little at some point because they will be almost worthless.
Then it's the latest super high-tech stuff that is only available to the people with lots of cash to spare or the government... Same as it has always been. The high-end technology is already here. It always has been. We just don't ever see it because it's too "expensive" for the public.
Imagine what kind of crazy computers a billionaire or someone like Bill Gates probably has sitting around in multiple places on their desks. I don't think it's anything like what you'd see in any normal household.
When it come to serious technology, the public has always been living way in the past.
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To me, access to even the lowest rung of technology is still amazing. I appreciate that the cost of powerful technology continues to drop, and as the upper end of the cost factor continues to develop. That power will eventually become affordable as well since it slides down the ladder, empowering individuals and groups.
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"check out that that chunky bitty on the hover round scooter. what a McDonkadonk on that ho."
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A McDonkaDonk is a person who has a large butt due to eating excessive McDonalds. ; A person who was not born with a large butt, but grew one due to eating excessive McDonalds.
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I did 3 runs with the Ultra boost so far. The first was a 12k in which I set a new personal best without even trying to run fast. The second was a 12k I ran at a pace of 5 minutes per k ( 8 minutes mile) and my heart reate was way lower than normal at that speed. Today i did a 26k run and the pace was good. The shoe fits well. After having run only 50k with these shoes, I find that the wear is excessive. Some of the nobs are already completely gone. Compared with the other boost shoes I've had the wear is excessive. That's the only issue I have with this shoe. If Adidas can fix the wear issue, they have a real winner here. For the price they cost, this will turn out to be an expensive shoe, because i don't see myself getting the same mileage out of these shoes. ... read more
A couple of things to mention, I love the Energy Boost, I love the Adios Boost. One of the things I love about Energy Boost is that first 200 meters when you set off and it feels like you are just floating compared to other shoes. When I saw the release of the Ultra Boost and the opportunity to place a pre-release order I knew I would buy them. Have run a couple of times in them now, 7mi and 8mi. Today was a 6'49" steady run. First thing was early pace surprised me, started up a big hill and Ultra Boosts made sub 7 uphill feel relatively easy. Boosts seem to suit my stride as in them it really flows and feels very smooth, U Boosts are no different in this respect. Have also found them better than Energy Boost at minimising soreness after the run. E Boosts were good in this respect but U Boost seems even better. The shoe feels totally neutral, even more so than the E Boost. Today was a light mist and ground slightly greasy, but grip of new Boosts was never really in question. As is mentioned in the PR materials, the upper is really special. It literally does fit like a glove. In E Boost I went a 1/2 size up to UK11, but in U Boost 10.5 fits me perfectly. Due mainly to the stretch of the Primeknit. I think the 1/2 size up would have been too big for me. In Adios Boost I also take 10.5, so if you have Adios Boost the same size in U Boost is fine. I guess looks are a personal preference, but my last E Boosts were Black with red inner, so for me the initial release of U Boost in Black with the blue heel cup would be my first choice in any case. They do look really nice! To summarise, I am really happy with the shoe so far, it feels fast, protects my legs even better than E Boost, fits like a glove, grips really well and looks better than the other 19 or so shoes in my collection! ... read more
I have done three runs in these shoes a five mile, seven mile then on Saturday nineteen miles - Shoes are really nicely cushioned. I went down by half a size from original adidas boost. I bought two pairs 10.5 and 11 and took them on and off so better than buying from a running shop to dither but these are better to be close fitting. Bit heavier and less speedy than previous models. I had a sore toe before the run due to a black nail but ran for 3 hours and it was fine. The uppers are great. Lovely cushioning great for my sore Achilles and no problems after 19 mile long run so fantastic for a marathon. But .... the outsole is worn after just 30 miles - the pimples are down to nothing - is the rubber too soft - I'm concerned they wont last 100 miles. I have attached photo which shows some of the slightly worn pimples and some have worn to be flat - is this a major flaw if so adidas will get a lot of returns ... read more
First, this shoe is amazing. Im an ex-collegiate T&F athlete with a neutral gate and forefoot-midfoot runner. I'm approx 200lbs, and need a cushioned ride. I've been looking forever for a shoe with enough fore-mid foot cushioning for the heavier, neutral runner and I feel as though everything is focused on Heel cushioning these days but this is amazing for the mid-forefoot striker! Extremely cushioned and soft yet responsive, feels great on the foot, needed two days to break the shoe in, and no injuries since I've had them. You don't want to take these babies off, believe the hype. I almost missed out on a great shoe. ... read more
im a lover of the adidas boost technology, this is my 3rd pair & they haven't disappointed. I run most days & wear these trainers to do so, I can't wear them for fitness classes that I teach as not enough support for movement in different directions but there made for running so that's what they're best suited for. The only down side is possibly the "sock" style, I don't find that this suits & fits every foot properly. The look & design is fabulous, I ordered the black ones & they look amazing. ... read more
The cleats give a very good feel of the ball along with speed. I always didn't believe when the ads say stuff similar too "explosive speed" because I thought, how could the cleats possibly increase speed. I was proved wrong this time. The studs really make you get faster. The moment your feet hits the field it will feel like you can really feel how hard it had connected with it which gives you more power on your next stride. You will be pushing the ground harder to go further. The only downside is the width, but I can't blame the design too much, I have really wide feet. Overall, this is one great cleat! ... read more
I am so happy with this latest generation! I have several pairs of Adidas Boosts but my favorite has always been the first generation until these came out (The Energy Boosts 2 never felt as cushiony or comfortable to me). I had to splurge on the pre-launch and I'm so glad I did! I couldn't imagine this shoe getting any better from the first generation but the Supers have blown them out of the water as far as cushion and comfort goes - for me anyway. Thank you Adidas! I'm sure I will be buying more once they are on the market again. ... read more
I love these shoes. I have Multiple pairs of Energy Boosts (1.0 & 2.0), and the Adios Boost. Next to the Adios, these are my favorite. My one complaint, mirrors at least one more review that I've read here, in that the outsole, on the Ultras, wears rather quickly. It's hard to complain about it really, because that is probably what contributes to the excellent grip that they have, it's just that for $180..... The Primeknit makes these feel amazing snug, while still allowing me to not feel too constricted. It's kind of hard to explain. Really great shoes. Give them a go if you're on the fence, just keep that outsole wear in mind. ... read more
These shoes are absolutely fantastic and better than anything I have worn previously. I was slightly worried about the size and as has been previously stated they are slightly (and only very slightly) narrow. The thing is that it doesn't really matter because of the flexibility of the top part of the shoe. It's like wearing a really flexible sock and it moulds to the shape of your foot. I trialled them on a 7 mile run and the cherry on an already delicious cake is the sole. They are springy and bouncy and they provide strength on the hills and comfort on the flats. I cannot recommend them enough! ... read more
This is my 4th pair of boost sneakers. I have worn out 2 pairs of Energy Boosts( 1 and 2) and have one in my closet, still in the box. I bought the Ultras when they were offered at introduction a couple of weeks ago. I have worn them to work out in and run in at the gym. The extra "boost" is nice, but the overall shoe is somewhat larger than the Energy Boost 1 and 2. I like the original fit better. Glad I have an new pair of the "old" design in my closet! I hope Adidas brings back the Boost 2's in more colors and sizes. ... read more
I've worn some of the recent Messi boots and this is one of the most improved one. I didn't like the three stud pattern one the last ones but im happy they kept the 4 stud in the back heel of the boot. The boot feels amazing it really comfortable and it gets the job done on the on the field and also it sorta kinda improves when your trying to score a goal but this boot is amazing and did a much better improvement ... read more
When I bought the Pure Boost a year or so ago I was pretty disappointed. I wanted to like them, but they were just so narrow. Also. they were comfortable, but not very stable. I was rolling my ankles all day. Decided to give the Ultra Boost a shot hoping that ADIDAS would improve the shoe and they did! The widened the shoe so it is not so narrow, the Ultra Boost is much more stable then previous models. Also, with the addition of Prime Knit not only does it look better, but it's much more breathable. Only downfall is that the Boost material is impossible to clean. Once you get it dirty there is no cleaning it. Great shoe though....Buying another pair now! ... read more
Adidas missed a great opportunity with this shoe. Remember its $180. Woven upper and fit are great. Sockliner is cheap , poor quality for a $180 shoe. Midsole profile and road feel are flat. The added eva in other boost styles greatly improves the feel of the boost compound. Outsole wear is maybe the worst of any quality shoe Ive run in, visible abrasion and wear after one 5 mile run. Im not sure why they chose not to use the superior Continental rubber compound used in other models. Bottom line, Adidas cut corners , over priced an inferior product. ... read more
Received in the mail today after ordering from the adidas website. Just finished my first run, 4.5 miles. The shoes fit my foot better than the E Boost and I think I'll be a fan of the "tongeless" U Boost. Definitely a sock-like fit. During the run, my toes got really numb, I'm attributing part of that to the fact that they are fresh out of the box and I need to break them in a bit throughout the course of several runs. So, I'll have to report back after a week or so. After 4.5 miles, there is noticeable wear on the rubber-knobbed outer sole. Definitely a poor design. So, I agree with other reviews that the shoe is comfortable but if the sole wears out after a month or so, the price tag is way to steep...in my opinion. ... read more
I've been a big fan of the boost line since it arrived on the market, and the Ultra Boost are no exception. At first when I tried them on I thought they were too small, but once you start running in them they contour to your foot. It does take some getting used too, but the break in time is very quick. They do run true to size. I did not have to order a larger size like I had too with the original Boost or Boost 2.0. I did find the Ultra Boost less clunky feeling. I'm a heel striker and the transition from heel strike through the gait cycle to toe off was super smooth. The fit is really nice. It is snug but allows more flex than the original Boost or Boost 2.0. I noticed a great improvement in the traction. The Boost return on these are incredible !!! As I became tired on a long run, the return energy really helped a lot and I found my self not having to struggle as much as I became more tired as my run went on. There is a definite improvement in the cushioning ! It is a softer ride like the Supernova Boost 7 and Response Boost, but it's not squishy or too firm. Seems like they nailed it just right !!! Are these the best running shoe ever ? That's up for you to decide, what I can say is that the Ultra Boost is going to be very difficult for the competition to beat ! I read in some other reviews that the heel was not comfortable... I did not encounter any discomfort at all. I will be using these for my regular trainers and for an up coming 3K run. The materials have a nice sturdy feel to them. I only have a few nit pick negatives.. The laces are thin in width. I wish they were wider like the Supernova Boost 7, how ever it did not hinder performance at all. Next is the steep price. It would have been nice if there was a more friendly price tag on the Ultra Boost or maybe include a free Boost T-shirt or carry bag. ... read more


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This panorama of Lucas Oil Stadium, photographed by James Blakeway, brings to focus the on-field action of the Indianapolis Colts. The club relocated to Indianapolis in 1984 and played in the RCA Dome before moving to the new Lucas Oil Stadium in 2008. Lucas Oil Stadium seats 63,000 football fans and has a unique retractable roof that that can be opened in approximately nine minutes. The Colts were the first NFL franchise to begin consecutive seasons with 9-0 records and from 2008-09 set a league record with 23 regular season victories. From 2000-09 they won 115 regular season games, the most by a club in any decade in NFL history.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014 —Interested candidates will be testing for the new captain position at the Lassen County Sheriff's Office with an appointment possibly being made later this month.
At the beginning of the 2012-2013 fiscal year, four of the then six sergeants at the sheriff's office participated in an interim assignment as an acting captain allowing them to be exposed to the duties that will be expected. It also allowed the sheriff Dean Growdon to observe their ability and potential for growth.
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1621: Massasoit, chieftain of the Wampanoags, came to Plymouth to "treat of peace" with Pilgrims
1630: Gambling made illegal in Boston
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1765: Stamp Act passed by the English Parliament, requiring American colonists to buy and affix British-issued stamps to most documents
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1887: President Grover Cleveland appointed members of the first regulatory agency, the Interstate Commerce Commision
1893: First women's basketball game was played at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts
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1958: Hank Williams Jr. made his stage debut at 8 years old
1962: Louis B. Leakey announced his 1961 discovery of a 14 million-year-old hominoid in Kenya
1963: The Beatles' first album, Please Please Me, was released in Britain
1967: Muhammad Ali knocked out Zora Foley in NY. This was his last fight before being stripped of his title for avoiding the military draft
1972: Proposed women's equal rights amendment to Constitution submitted to states for ratification
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1976: Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter revealed that the Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, and Bob Dylan inspired him while he worked late nights at the Georgia governor's mansion
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1988: U.S. Congress voted to overide President Reagan's veto and reinstate the Civil Rights Restoration Act. The law, which was designed to replace protections voided by 1984 U.S. Supreme Court decision, prohibitted discrimination by an institution receiving federal funds
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"What better way to celebrate fall than with delicious muffins that combine the wonderful texture of apples with the warm taste of pumpkin. A simple streusel topping gives them a little something extra."
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2 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
2 cups
white sugar
1 tablespoon
pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup
canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup
vegetable oil
2 cups
peeled, cored and chopped apple
2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
1/4 cup
white sugar
1/2 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons
Bed & Breakfast quality - moist, tender and sweet! I followed recipe as written. Be sure to allow 30 minutes prep time. Also, if you do not have the 1 Tbls. pumpkin pie spice, substitute: 1 1/2 t. cinnamon, 3/4 t. ginger, scant 1/2 t. allspice, scant 1/2 t. nutmeg.
I substituted 1/2 c. melted butter for oil, sugar in the raw for white sugar and made just 12 really big muffins. I didn't do the topping. These were just okay.
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Don't use the streusel topping. The muffins are already very sweet. In fact, I may cut ½ cup of the sugar out next time. But they were great and everybody at work gobbled them up. I used all whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and I also used a full can of pumpkin puree because I didn't want to waste any. I used ½ cup applesauce instead of ½ cup vegetable oil. I didn't have any pumpkin pie spice so I used 2 tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. ginger, and ½ tsp. nutmeg as one review suggested. The end result was fantastic!
We made ours into a 9 x 13 coffee cake & it was very moist. We used other suggestions given about the use of brown sugar instead of white sugar for topping & used suggested portion of spices for the pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, ginger, all spice, & nutmeg).
I loved these muffins! I added extra pumpkin and substituted applesauce for the oil, which made them low fat a delicious! I will be making them again soon.
This is a fabulous recipe! The only substitution I made was using brown sugar whenever it called for while sugar. I do this with most of my dessert recipes and I think they taste better. I also doubled the recipe for the streusel. My family absolutely loved these muffins.
This is a fantastic muffin recipe that holds up well when 1/2 whole wheat flour and some wheat germ are used. Really nutritious and tasty.
One of the best muffin recipes I've ever made. I used cinnamon and nutmeg instead of pumpkin pie spice, and I used half white/half brown sugar. I also added vanilla and nuts. This recipe is already in my recipe folder at home, and I am planning on making them again over thanksgiving for my whole family.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins
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Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 249
Calories from Fat: 72
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Congratulations jgpaiva on producing an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC piece of software!
I recently bought my other half a new laptop which had Acer's Gridvista incorporated. I was impressed by it and decided to give it a go but soon found the limitations far too limiting. That's when I set about looking for an alternative and this is definintely it! Wait till she see's it installed on my lappy! :-p
I have a request if I may ... and it's related to AxCrusik's template request.
This template does almost everything I want it too, and I agree it would be a very useful inclusion in future releases of this s/ware.
However, I would love to see a slight change (if it is possible), and it's a little tricky but I will try and explain.
I would like to see this template combined with the 3-part grid template. The trigger square in the middle would be divided into two so that the right half causes the dragged window to be placed in boxes 2,3,5,6 and 7 and the middle zone so that you end up with 3 zones down the left and one large one on the right. Similarly, dragging to the left half of the middle square would cause the dragged window to be displayed on the left of the screen in zones 1,4,5,7 and 8 and the middle zone so that you see one large window on the left and three down the right side.
Ideally, in each scenario I would have only two zones on either the left or the right rather than three (as with the 3-part grid) but I am not sure if this is possible?
I tried using just the AxCrusik and 3-part grid templates and cycling through using the right mouse click but when I came to order the grids, the AxCrusik one did not show when cycling. In any case, I would prefer to have the two grids combined in one if at all possible (and make use of that space in the middle of the screen at the same time).
Again, a fantastic piece of software. A template such as the above would make it JUST what I am after!
Many thanks jgpaiva, and to AxCrusik for the template design!