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Best Cider Mills, U-Pick Orchards and Family Farm Activities in Southeast Michigan
Join the fall festivities in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties. Here are some great places to visit in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor in 2014.
Delight your taste buds with some fresh cinnamon sugar doughnuts and homemade apple cider at your local orchards and cider mills this fall. Bring out the whole family and make a day of it – head to one of your local orchards to pick apples, venture through a corn maze or one of the many other cool attractions offered. Many locations are open daily; some even year 'round. So head out to your hometown orchard to make sweet fall memories with your family and friends!
Macomb County
Blake Farms
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Hours: U-pick: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily until Oct. 31; store: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday till Dec. 23; U-cut Christmas trees in December
- Phone: 586-784-5343
Blake is the ultimate harvest destination. You'll find an orchard, cider mill and Haunted Blake's in time for Halloween. Check out the full remodel of the interior of the store, plus added square footage to offer more sweet treats. Blake's now offers hard cider, too, for mom and dad.
Hy's Cider Mill
- Address: 6350 37 Mile Road, Romeo
- Phone: 810-798-3611
- Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Sept. 6-Nov. 2
With a scenic overlook, Hy's is a great Michigan spot to spend a day picking apples and drinking fresh cider from the working mill. Check the website for the dates to pick your own apples.
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Middleton Farms Cider Mill
- Address: 46462 Dequindre Road, Utica
- Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily September-Oct. 31; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Nov. 1-Thanksgiving weekend
- Phone: 586-731-6699 (during season)
A family-owned spots with doughnuts made daily, old-fashioned pressed cider and a wide variety of gourds and pumpkins in season. Middleton Farms also offers homemade pies, caramel apples or candy apples.
Miller's Big Red Greenhouses and Cider Mill
- Address: 4900 32 Mile Road, Washington Township
- Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday year-round
- Phone: 586-752-7888
Fall weekend fun for kids features a petting zoo, climb up Straw Mountain, challenging corn maze and hayrides. Various U-pick seasons run June-October, and they've got an ice cream parlor and greenhouse, too. Tours available for 15-plus.
Stony Creek Orchard and Cider Mill
- Address: 2961 W. 32 Mile Road, Romeo
- Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Sept. 14-late December; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday January
- Phone: 586-752-2453
The store is stocked with fresh produce, locally made products and warm doughnuts, while the orchard offers U-pick apples, pumpkins and raspberries. Reserve a spot on the scare-free Moonlight Hayride Saturday evenings in October. (Note: Groups can call to book hayrides on Fridays.)
Verellen Orchards
- Address: 63260 Van Dyke Road, Washington Township
- Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday year-round
- Phone: 586-752-2989
Pick up high-quality fruit including juicy strawberries, plump peaches and, of course, crisp apples. Pies and doughnuts are on the menu, too. Verellen holds a semi-annual frozen fruit sale in March and September.
Westview Orchard and Adventure Farm
- Address: 65075 Van Dyke Road, Washington Township
- Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Farm Market daily until Dec. 24 (closed Thanksgiving); U-pick 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily until Oct. 31 (check site for specific event dates and hours); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cider Barn
- Phone: 586-752-3123
Slide down the 40-foot Apple Shoot Slide and explore the rest of the three-acre playground, petting farm and cider mill. Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Schoolhouse Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe, too, or romp around the corn maze in the fall.
Oakland County
Ashton Orchards Cider Mill
- Address: 3925 Seymour Lake Road, Ortonville
- Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday September-Oct. 31; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Nov. 1-Dec. 23
- Phone: 248-627-6671
A pastoral orchard where kids enjoy a wooden playground and parents soak up the landscape. Ashton has a variety of produce including apples, peaches, plums and sweet corn, though many visit for the cider and doughnuts.
Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill
- Address: 1479 Ranch Road, Holly
- Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily until Oct. 31
- Phone: 248-634-8981
Come enjoy cider and doughnuts! Head to Diehl's on the weekend for the corn maze, playground and hayrides. Don't miss the 33rd Ciderfest Sept. 27-28, which includes a craft show and live entertainment.
Erwin Orchards, Inc.
- Address: 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon
- Hours: cider mill: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily until Nov. 2; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3-23
- Phone: 248-437-0150
This local cider mill offers traditional homemade cider and doughnuts. Make a day of it and check out the other attractions. Activities offered include a daytime corn maze (family friendly), the Barn of Horrors and Corn Stalkers Maze, U-pick apples, pumpkins, raspberries and cherries.
Franklin Cider Mill
- Address: 7450 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills
- Hours: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday from Saturday before Labor Day till Sunday after Thanksgiving; also 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
- Phone: 248-626-8261
Now in its 177th year, this local favorite is known for its non-pasteurized fresh cider and hot doughnuts. Pick up a delicious fresh baked pie, too, and stop and see the ducks by the river.
Goodison Cider Mill
- Address: 4295 Orion Road, Rochester
- Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday until Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday December
- Phone: 248-652-8450
Come by for a gallon of fresh-made cider and apples to take home. On Sunday Goodison features entertainment by John the balloon guy, a moonwalk and music by a blue grass ensemble.
Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill
- Address: 1540 E. Commerce Road, Commerce Township
- Hours: Cider Mill: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; U-pick: hours vary May-October
- Phone: 248-360-3774
Pick your own apples and pumpkins, take a relaxing wagon ride and test your nerves in the Night Time Corn Maze. Try some homemade doughnuts and cider. Pick up some honey, apple butter, preserves and breads too.
Paint Creek Cider Mill
- Address: 4480 Orion Road, Oakland Township
- Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily in fall, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily in winter, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily in summer
- Phone: 248-656-3400
More than just a cider mill, this hub has a full menu of sandwiches, Coney dogs, pizza and ice cream. BBQ items now on the menu, too, plus try the homemade doughnuts and cider. Take a walk on part of the Paint Creek Trail and check out the giant water wheel in the fall.
Rochester Cider Mill
- Address: 5125 N. Rochester Road, Rochester
- Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Sept. 1-November; 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. December
- Phone: 248-651-4224
Take the kiddos out to climb the giant hay wall. Admire a collection of antique farm equipment outside and in, where you can guess what the old tools were used for by matching their number to a description.
Yates Cider Mill
- Address: 1990 E. Avon Road, Rochester Hills
- Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday September-October; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday in November; hours subject to change, call ahead
- Phone: 248-651-8300
Make sure to get a "pocket pie" – mini, hand-held pies available in flavors like apple, blueberry, raspberry and cherry. Let your kids take a ride on a pony (weekends only), visit the petting zoo and take a stroll down the river walk trails. Don't forget to pick up fresh cider and doughnuts, too.
Washtenaw County
Alber Orchard & Cider Mill
- Address: 13011 Bethel Church Road, Manchester
- Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, closed Mondays Labor Day-Nov. 22
- Phone: 734-428-9310
After cider and doughnuts, get lost in the seven-acre corn maze, pet some farm animals and enjoy live entertainment.
Dexter Cider Mill
- Address: 3685 Central St., Dexter
- Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday beginning Aug. 22; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Sunday in October
- Phone: 734-426-8531
At north of 120 years, this is Michigan's oldest operating cider mill. Bring your kids to watch the antique mill turning out some of the best cider around. There are baked goodies on hand, too. Dexter Cider Mill offers fresh doughnuts and apple nut bread daily. More homemade treats are available on the weekends.
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Gastroprotective Effect of Selenium on Ethanol-Induced Gastric Damage in Rats
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AbstractIn the present study, we examined the gastroprotective effect of selenium against ethanol-induced gastric mucosal lesions in rats. The gastric mucosal lesions were produced by oral administration with various concentrations of ethanol for three days, and 80% ethanol treatment was determined to be the optimal condition for induction of gastric damage. To identify the protective effect of selenium on ethanol-induced gastric damage, various doses of selenium were given as pretreatment for three days, and then gastric damage was induced by 80% ethanol treatment. Selenium showed a protective effect against ethanol-induced gastric mucosal lesions in a dose dependent manner. Specifically, 100 μg/kg selenium showed the highest level of gastroprotection. In addition, selenium markedly attenuated ethanol-induced lipid peroxidation in gastric mucosa and increased activities of radical scavenging enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase in a dose-dependent manner. Histological data showed that 100 μg/kg selenium distinctly reduced the depth and severity of the ethanol induced gastric lesion. These results clearly demonstrate that selenium inhibits the formation of ethanol-induced gastric mucosal lesions through prevention of lipid peroxidation and activation of enzymatic radical scavenging.
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101 Major World Regions (3:3:0) Patterns, problems, and prospects of the worldÕs principal human-geographic regions. Emphasis on areal differentiation and the role geographic differences play in the interpretation of the current world scene.
102 Physical Geography (3:3:0) Interrelated processes affecting global distribution and character of climate, soils, vegetation, hydrology, and landforms; elements of mapping (natural science credit).
103 Human Geography (3:3:0) Overview of major ideas and approaches to studying spatial aspects of human social and behavioral systems. Survey of distribution and movement of human populations, characteristics and distribution of cultural mosaics, patterns of economic interdependence, and study of forces of cooperation and conflict among people from a global perspective.
110 Maps and Mapping (3:3:0) Introduction to maps and spatial analytic tools and methods, including geographic information systems. Familiarizes students with key geographic concepts and skills through integrating information technology with map-making technology. Includes introduction to computer and web-based geographic applications, databases, and graphics.
300 Quantitative Methods for Geographical Analysis (3:3:0) Prerequisites: 30 credits, including GEOG 102 and 103, or permission of instructor, and permission of department. Comprehensive introduction to quantitative methods employed in spatial analysis with emphasis on solving geographical research problems. Topics include the nature of spatial data; collection of spatial data; preparation of spatial data for mapping, geographic information systems, and statistical analysis; descriptive spatial statistics; areal sampling theory and methods; probability theory and distributions; hypothesis testing; correlation and regression; and areal and point pattern spatial statistics.
301 Political Geography (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 30 credits. Distribution and effects of power on the landscape, particularly on national and global scales.
303 Conservation of Resources and Environment (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 30 credits. Analysis of spatial aspects of world resources and problems resulting from unequal distribution or unwise use. Population growth, its implications for resource use, and pollution problems are stressed.
304 Geography of Population (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 30 credits. Spatial distribution of population, its causes and effects, and the changing patterns resulting from population mobility. Emphasis on spatial characteristics of variables such as age, sex, race, education, and income.
305 Economic Geography (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 30 credits. Analysis of the pattern of distribution of world economic activity, the spatial economics behind this pattern, and the influence of this distribution on other spatial systems.
306 Urban Geography (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 30 credits. Structure and internal differentiation of cities. Variety of perspectives on the nature of cities and opportunities for intensive use of space. Urban problems and alternatives in their spatial context.
308 Field Mapping Techniques (3:0:6) Prerequisites: MATH 105, GEOG 102 or 101, and 30 credits. Basic techniques for collecting and recording spatial field data, including topographic maps, compass, transit, alidade, and geographic positioning systems. Includes field work.
309 Introduction to Meteorology and Climate (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 102 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Elements of meteorology; analysis of world distribution of meteorological controls as the bases of regional climatic variations (natural science credit)
310 Introduction to Digital Cartography (4:3:2) Prerequisite: grade of C or better in GEOG 300 or permission of department. Origins, principles, and methods of thematic map design and production. Principles of graphic design, data compilation, analysis, and display.
311 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3:3:0) Fundamental concepts and theories for appropriate use of geographic information systems (GIS). Discusses basic GIS functionality and applications in various fields.
315 Geography of the United States (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 6 credits of geography or American studies, or permission of instructor. Diversity of U.S. physical and cultural landscapes.
316 Geography of Latin America (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 6 credits of geography or Latin American studies, or permission of instructor. Regional survey of physical resources, populations, cultural characteristics, and economic activities in Latin America.
320 Geography of Europe (3:3:0) Prerequisite:6 credits of geography or European studies, or permission of instructor. Environmental, economic, social, and political factors influencing the regional structure of Europe.
325 Geography of North Africa and the Middle East (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 6 credits of geography and/or courses related to Middle East or permission of instructor. Environmental, economic, and social factors of differentiation of regional structure and distribution of resources in the North African and Middle Eastern countries.
330 Geography of the Soviet Succession States (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 6 credits of geography or Russian studies, or permission of instructor. Analysis of geographic factors involved in the history, economic development, and geopolitical situation of the former Soviet Union.
333 Issues in Regional Geography (1-6:0:0)Prerequisite: 30 credits. Geographical study of a particular region or relevant regional issue. Content varies. May be repeated.
357 Structures in Urban Governance and Planning (3:3:0)Prerequisite: 30 credits. Review of the spatial, policy, and administration principles that guide planning activity in the United States. Outlines differences between theory and practice and provides a set of tools, methods, and perspectives that are commonly incorporated into the practice of urban and regional policy analysis. Provides an orientation to the public-sector economy in general and to urban administration, planning, and policy in particular.
380 Geography of Virginia (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 30 credits. Natural and cultural forces of Virginia. Study of regional makeup and analysis of human and environmental characteristics.
399 Selected Topics in Geography (3:0:0) Prerequisite: 30 credits. Content varies; determined by instructor.
406 Suburban Geography (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 60 credits. Analyzes spatial aspect of social, economic, and political activities in suburbia. Suburbanization viewed as independent force and component of larger urbanization process. Northern Virginia is used as a lab for suburban geographical study and student-initiated field work projects.
411 Advanced Digital Cartography (3:3:0)Prerequisite: grade of C or better in GEOG 310. Design and production of full-color digital maps and information graphics, map cognition and use, and principles of desktop mapping.
412 Aerial Photography Interpretation (3:3:0) Prerequisites: 60 credits and GEOG 102 or 103, or permission of instructor. Methods and techniques of interpreting and using information contained in aerial photography, including applications to various aspects of the physical and cultural landscape.
415 Seminar in Geography (3:3:0) Prerequisites: GEOG 300 and 310. Capstone seminar for geography majors, integrating previous course work into a disciplinary framework. Students produce and present original research papers.
416 Satellite Image Analysis (3:3:0) Prerequisites: 60 credits and GEOG 412, or permission of instructor. Examination of the methods and techniques of interpreting and using information obtained by nonphotographic remote sensing systems, with particular emphasis on space-borne platforms. Includes analysis of imagery for both physical and cultural environments.
420 Physiography of North America (1-3:0:0) Prerequisite: 60 credits, GEOG 102, 3 additional credits of geography or geology, or permission of instructor. Physiographic features of the North American continent, their spatial distribution, and their influence on the cultural, demographic, and economic development of the United States and Canada.
463 Applied Geographic Information Systems (3:3:0) Prerequisites: 2.00 or better in GEOG 300 and 311. Selected applications in geographic information systems (GIS) Topics include automated data capturing and processing, spatial data models and structure, including the object- oriented approach, advanced spatial analytical techniques including raster modeling and network analysis, programming, and algorithm development in GIS. Major purpose of this course is to extend the fundamental theories and concepts in GIS so students are able to conduct research with GIS and on GIS.
480 Internship in Geography (1-3:0:0) Prerequisite: open only to majors with 90 credits and GPA of 2.50 in geography course work. Approved study programs with specific employers. Credit is determined by department. Contact department one semester before enrollment.
490 Practicum in Geographical Applications (1-6:0:0) Prerequisite: open only to authorized majors with 90 credits. Application of geographical research tools and techniques in conjunction with faculty instruction and research. Individualized sections taught by arrangement with full-time faculty.
499 Independent Study in Geography (1-3:0:0) Prerequisite: open only to geography majors with 90 credits and permission of department and instructor. Individual study of a selected area of geography. Directed research paper is required.
503 Problems in Environmental Management (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 6 credits of geography, including GEOG 102. Case studies of the effects of human activities on atmospheric, hydrologic, geomorphic, and biotic processes.
505 Transportation Geography (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 6 credits of geography. Structure, principles, location, and development of world transportation. Critical role of transportation in moving people, goods, and ideas at the international, national, regional, and urban levels.
520 Geography for Teachers (3:3:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of department. Emphasizes problems and techniques in teaching geography and current developments in research, methodology, and philosophy in the discipline.
525 Economics of Human/Environment Interactions (3:3:0) Prerequisite: EVPP 524/GEOG 524 or equivalent. Advanced topics in environmental, natural resource, and ecological economics for the non-economist. Emphasis on sustainability, intergenerational equity, and economic-ecological feedbacks. Lecture/discussion format with substantial student participation. Problem sets, class presentations, and term paper.
531 Land-use Modeling Techniques and Applications (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 550 or permission of instructor. Survey of literature on spatially explicit empirical models of land-use change. Hands-on experience developing and running simple models. Techniques covered include statistical models, mathematical programming models, cellular automata, agent-based models, and integrated models.
533 Issues in Regional Geography (1-6:0:0) Geographical study of a particular region or relevant regional issue. Content varies. May be repeated.
540 Medical Geography (3:3:0) Prerequisite: course in statistics. Spatial approaches to study of health and disease. Topics include disease ecology, and diffusion, and geographic perspectives on improving health care delivery.
550 Geospatial Science Fundamentals (3:3:0) Introduces students to the geospatial sciences, emphasizing concepts and theories of cartography, remote sensing, especially air photo interpretation, Global Positioning Systems, spatial data structures, and geographic information systems. Lectures accompanied by hands-on exercises. Only available for students without previous course work in cartography.
551 Thematic Cartography (3:3:0)Prerequisite: GEOG 310 or 550. Analysis of the nature of perceptual organization and visual systems in thematic map communication portrayal, graphic handling, and data analysis.
553 Geographic Information Systems (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 550 or course in cartography. Sources of digital geospatial data, and methods of input, storage, display, and processing of spatial data for geographic analysis using Geographic Information Systems. Lectures accompanied by hands-on exercises to familiarize students with current technology.
554 History of Cartography (3:3:0)Prerequisite: graduate standing. History of cartographic portrayal of the Earth from ancient times through the 19th century, with emphasis on interrelation of human culture, technological development, and geographical knowledge as reflected in maps.
562 Photogrammetry (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 412 or permission of instructor. Treatment of photogrammetric problems, including least squares adjustments, image coor-dination refinements, colinearity equation, resection, relative orientation, and analytic aerotriangulation.
563 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3:3:0)Prerequisites: GEOG 553 or equivalent. Discussion of advanced GIS concepts including spatial data structure, spatial analysis, programming data fusion, internet components, and spatial database management. Hands-on activities demonstrate these concepts and specific applications in both cultural and physical geography.
570 The Hydrosphere (3:3:0) Prerequisite: two semesters of calculus (partial differential equation recommended), or permission of the instructor. The components and transfer processes within the hydrosphere. The hydrosphere consists of the aqueous envelope of the Earth included the oceans, lakes, rivers, and snow, ice, glaciers, soil moisture, ground water, and atmospheric water vapor.
575 Reconstructing Past Environments: Seminar in Geoarchaeology (3:3:0) Prerequisites: permission of instructor and course work in geography, biology, geology, or archaeology. Research seminar examining the intersection of geoarchaeology and paleoecology with cultural ecology. Addresses methods common to these research areas, and the ranges of scales and reliability of evidences used to reconstruct past environments, both natural and cultural. Applied examples cover selected geoarchaeological and paleoecological projects from a variety of geographical regions.
579 Remote Sensing (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 412 or permission of instructor. Examines use of various types and combinations of electromagnetic energy to obtain spatial information. Concentrates on nonphotographic and space-borne remote sensing platforms and sensors. Examines essential operational parameters for existing and future systems and strategies for visual extraction of features.
580 Digital Remote Sensing (3:3:0)Prerequisite: GEOG 416 or 579.Examination of the theory and techniques of using digital remotely sensed data for obtaining geographic information of the EarthÕs surface, including both image enhancement methods and classification strategies for a variety of physical and cultural features.
581 World Food and Population (3:3:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Topics include maldistribution of population, regional disparities in growth rates and income distribution, food production, and world hunger. Discussion of population policies with emphasis on Third World countries.
585 Quantitative Methods (3:3:0) Prerequisite: previous course work in statistics, GEOG 310 or 550. Survey of quantitative methods commonly used in geographic research. Emphasis on spatial analysis techniques.
590 Selected Topics in Geography and Cartography (3:3:0)Prerequisite: permission of department. Students analyze topics of immediate interest. Content varies.
Graduate standing is prerequisite to all 600-level courses.
603 Geographic Perspectives of Complex Natural Resource Management Topics (3:0:0) Managing and restoring large and complex natural resource systems have become popular. Students will develop a better understanding of the strengths and limitations of this approach by examining critical aspects of one such effort.
631 Spatial Agent-based Models of Human-Environment Interactions (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 531 or CSS 600 or permission of instructor. Discusses key challenges in spatial modeling of human-environment interactions. Reviews agent-based modeling applications in urban/rural interactions, agriculture, forestry, and other areas. Hands-on development of simple ABM models and investigation of linkages between GIS and ABM.
644 Fundamentals and Interpretation of Imaging Radar (3:0:0) Prerequisites: GEOG 579 or EOS 753, or other basic course in remote sensing. Provides understanding of components, functionality, and use of radar remote sensing for the acquisition of spatial information. Concentrates on operational systems. Includes hands-on assignments.
653 Geographic Information Analysis (3:3:0)Prerequisites: GEOG 553 and 585. Exploration of existing and potential capabilities of geographic information systems in conducting spatial analysis and spatial modeling.
655 Map Design (3:3:0)Prerequisite: GEOG 310 or 550. Advanced examination of principles of map design, including discussions of map design research.
656 Terrain Mapping (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 553 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Covers the fundamental methods of digitally representing terrain data, major technologies, and programs for generating terrain data; methods for quantifying terrain error and assessing terrain data quality; and a variety of applications.
661 Map Projections and Coordinate Systems (3:3:0)Prerequisite: GEOG 310 or 550. Development of various map projections and coordinate systems; analysis of their properties, distortions, and applications.
664 Spatial Data Structures (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 310 or 550. Study of spatial data structures and their application in digital cartography, geographic information systems, and image-processing systems. Raster and vector data structures are examined, as well as attribution schemes and topological models. Data transformation, information loss, data quality, and the role of metadata are included.
670 Applied Climatology (3:3:0) Prerequisite: course in weather and climate or permission of instructor. Application of climatic concepts to natural and human-modified environments. Analysis of climatic change.
671 The Lithosphere (3:3:0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. A global-scale overview of the lithosphere, the solid non-living earth, its materials, cycles, plate tectonic and geomorphic processes, and history, including interactions with and history of the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, and methods of analysis.
674 Environmental Impact Analysis (3:3:0) Scientific and administrative processes involved in environmental impact analysis and environmental impact statements.
680 Seminar in Thought and Methodology (3:3:0) Prerequisite: GEOG 585. Historical development of geographic thought and current philosophy of geography. Analysis of rationale for various subfields. Geographic research techniques and methods of analysis.
690 Advanced Practicum in Geographical Applications (1-6:0:0) Prerequisite: permission of department. Application of spatial technologies in conjunction with faculty instruction and research. Individualized sections taught by arrangement with full-time faculty.
695 Internship (1-6:0:0) Prerequisite: permission of department. Approved study programs with specific employers. Students and employer supervisors must demonstrate relevancy of study program to degree requirements.
698 Directed Readings and Research (1-3:0:0) Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department. Reading and research on a specific topic under the direction of a faculty member. Written report is required; oral exam and report may be required. May be repeated.
750 Advanced Geographical Research Applications (1-6:0:0) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced research employing geographical tools and research techniques. Content varies. May be repeated.
785 Geographic Field Work (3:3:0) Introduction to the nature, scope, and objectives of geographic field methods and techniques, including use of base maps, acquisition of data, and field research design. Taught as much as possible in field situations with students required to develop and carry out relevant field research projects pertaining to both physical and cultural geography.
791 Colloquium in Earth Systems Science (1:1:0) Introduction in a colloquium format covering the various parts of the Earth systems. Invited talks by Mason faculty and primarily Earth Science experts in the Washington, D.C. area. Students will be graded on written reports demonstrating an understanding of the wide topics covered.
792 Seminar in Earth Systems Science (2:2:0) Prerequisites: 15 graduate credits and courses on the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. For graduate students who have background in EarthÕs major systems. Capstone experience. Seminars presented by faculty and students. Topics vary from semester to semester.
795 Seminar in Regional Analysis (3:3:0) Analysis and synthesis of physical and cultural elements of geography in a selected region. Should be taken near the end of the masterÕs degree program and should provide an opportunity for the student to apply selective knowledge gained in previous systematic courses to a specific region.
799 Thesis (1-6:0:0)Prerequisites: Degree candidacy and departmental approval of thesis proposal. Graded S/NC.


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A Good Night for Salamander Girls
Last night I attended a reading in Canning, Nova Scotia. Harrison Wright launched his first book, a memoir called Probing Minds, Salamander Girls and a Dog Named Sally. (Although a little late, I managed to sneak in and get a seat right in front of the author.)Local artist, Ron Hayes' gallery, The Art Can, was packed with people waiting to hear the newest voice from Gaspereau Press.
What a voice it is! Harrison's images are clear, his storytelling engaging and humourous. Most wonderful of all is that for every bit of laughter he conjured up, there were equal parts of head noddding and thoughtful silence...all of us caught in moments where the author had touched on the truth. His truth became ours.
I've been a long-time fan of Gaspereau Press and everything they stand for. Congratulations Harrison and GP!
It was a lovely evening all around, a chance to reconnect with old friends and to make some new ones. Ron is always a gracious host (and always with a tray of delicious food nearby). He's doing great things there at the Art Can...Canning and the surrounding communities are lucky he's decided to call this place home.
I'll Add My Two Cents
Now that I've had a few months as a reader for TAR under my belt,I wanted to add my voice to Richard Cumyn's entry and give a few lit mag sumbission tips of my own.
1. Cover letters DO matter. They set the tone for what's to come. A simple letter, free of typos, stating relevant experience (I don't want to know that you wrote the user manual for Widgets Inc. ten years ago) is a good start. If it's your first stab, that's fine...but don't tell me you haven't had luck getting the thing accepted anywhere else and that we're your last hope. (Honest to Pete, I don't make this stuff up.)
2. Make certain there's a story there. I know it sounds like common sense, but you'd be surprised how many submissions I've read where I can't find a solid story. It goes along with Richard's 'hook'. The narrative has to pull the reader through to the end. No sagging, no extra baggage or tangents that might cause the reader to pause or put the thing down. An atmospheric description of your Uncle Willie looking out the window for five hours at a fire plug that's no longer there, isn't a story. (Unless you make it one... unless you give the fire plug a history with Uncle Willie, you remeber the day the fire plug burst open and killed his wife, you wrap it all up with an ending that brings it home for all readers.)
3. Along those same lines...don't sacrifice the story for what you consider 'good writing'. I find that a lot of writers are trying too hard write lyric, (bordering on purple) prose. Trust me, I can spot this a mile a way. I've been known to be guilty of it myself. (My dear partner, and first reader politely calls this my way of 'warming up'. What he's really trying to say is, "if you have to write this gooey crap to get yourself started, be sure to throw it out before I read it.") Put the thesaurus away and get to the point. Once you've got the bones of your piece laid out, then you can go back and find ways to enrich it. If you go for the florid descriptions from the start, you'll often find yourself lost in it and your readers will just find themselves lost.
4. Read your work out loud. Again, a simple solution, but one that works. It's a little awkward at first to listen to yourself read, but I promise you, you'll find a whole new level to your writing if you do. The ear can catch things that your eye cannot. We're built to listen for beauty, for rhythm, for what sounds right.
Lock yourself in the bathroom and read to yourself. You'll thank me for it later.
May 26, 2005
3 comments:
"Although a little late, I managed to sneak in and get a seat right in front of the author."
In my lengthy, though somewhat specialized, experience, that's actually the easiest seat to get. In a standing-room-only in-store event, the seat in front of the author, if not the whole front row, will be empty.
- M.B.S. said...
I love reading your blog, Ami! Just letting you know I'm here...
Also, I'm thoughtfully pondering your comment on starting off purple. The gut story just has to be there. Sometimes I forget about that.
- crissachappell said...
Yeah...people hate sitting in the front row!
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Lots of Charleston tech goings-on lately and coming up. Heres a sampling:
Eladian: The high-frequency computer-driven stock-trading firm started by a founder and other former executives of Mount Pleasant-based Automated Trading Desk closed last week.
Eladian, which, like ATD, had an office in Charleston, closed Tuesday, according to news reports. Several reports quoted the company spokeswoman citing market conditions as the reason, but according to unnamed Dow Jones sources, the trigger was when one of Eladians major investors, Technology Crossover Ventures, withdrew funding.
After engineering the $680 million sale of ATD to Citigroup in 2007, Steve Swanson and Peter Kent worked as executives at Citigroup before starting Eladian last year. A College of Charleston graduate who was one of ATDs first hires, Swanson gave $2.25 million to the college for a scholarship fund this summer.
Benefitfocus: The firm is hosting a career fair at its Daniel Island headquarters Thursday.
The benefits management software company, which recently opened both a San Francisco office and a new floor for its local engineers, is hiring for positions ranging from client or customer service to product development and management.
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Peggy Frazier: The director of global talent acquisition for Daniel Island-based Blackbaud Inc., has switched to a similar job at Under Armour.
According to her LinkedIn resume, Frazier left Blackbaud to become senior director of talent acquisition at the Baltimore-based performance sportswear company last month.
Frazier, who had previously held human resources jobs at Microsoft, (a former employer of Blackbaud CEO Marc Chardon) just joined the local tech titan last year.
Gatherings: A pair of related tech-centric conferences kick off today at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston.
The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineerings four-day conference covers topics ranging from sustainable energy to nanocomposites.
And CompositesWorlds two-day gathering will focus on new product developments and manufacturing technologies involving composite materials. Among the keynote speakers is Willy Geary, director of the mid-fuselage assembly operation at Boeing 787 Dreamliner complex just up International Boulevard from the conference.
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From: Lynn Shull, President
May 1-3, 2002 – ANNUAL MEETING IN SANIBEL, FLORIDA
Time is fast approaching for our annual meeting to be held at the Sundial Resort in Sanibel, Florida. As you remember, Jennifer Ahearn at AACN was able to secure a very good rate at this wonderful facility for us. It is well known by AACN member Deans and Directors as an excellent spot for meetings and for relaxing as well.
The theme for this year's meeting will be "Charting Our Course: The Business of Nursing". As we always try to do, we will focus on issues requested by BONUS members at the conclusion of the last several conferences. Topics will include organization structures that work, facility management, grants management, faculty practice, and staff retention and development – just to name a few. As we did last year, we will offer many of these topics at simultaneous breakout sessions. We will also offer a program session on stress management and how to stay fresh and motivated in our professional lives. I'm very excited about our keynote address. We will be busy as you can see, but we will also allow time for networking and getting to know one another.
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Somebody kicked in the back door of a Daniel Island home, headed straight for an upstairs closet and stole almost $15,000 worth of jewelry and luggage Wednesday, the residents told Charleston police.
Police were called to the house on Pierce Street about 2:45 p.m., according to the incident report. The residents said they left the house about 10:45 a.m. and discovered the burglary when they got back about 1:30 p.m.
Whoever entered the house walked past the woman's watch and iPad on the first floor and headed for the woman's walk-in closet in the master bedroom. A $7,000 diamond tennis bracelet, a $3,000 Cartier women's Santos watch, an $800 Michele watch with crocodile band and a $4,000 monogrammed brown Louis Vuitton travel suitcase were taken, according to the report.
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The invention relates to a water-saving shower head which operates at low and high pressure. The inventive shower head comprises a knuckle consisting of an internally-threaded tubular section which is used to connect same to the tube, said tubular section being connected to a solid sphere containing an upper chamber therein. In turn, the upper chamber comprises a small funnel having three other small longitudinal, concentric and radially-equidistant conduits which are used to regulate the water flow and which flow into a conical cavity. The invention also comprises: a conoidal body containing an intermediate chamber which, in turn, comprises a solid cylinder with an upper conical cavity and four longitudinal, concentric and radially-equidistant conduits; and an inner conical surface of the ring forming the lower chamber which conditions the flow of water for the release thereof through the propulsion system formed by a smooth ring containing a series of four slightly-conical, toothed rings of different diameters, such as to form 52 rectangular, radially-arranged and equidistant conduits which propel the water outwards with sufficient force and density, thereby forming an adequate spray angle in order to produce a spray area that is comfortable for showering.
1. A water-saving shower head, comprising:
a connection member having a tubular portion adapted for connection to a water source, a spherical portion integral with the tubular portion, and a plurality of conduits passing through the spherical portion;
a body member coupled to the spherical portion of the connection member so as to form a ball and socket joint, the body member having a plurality of conduits passing therethrough;
a conical chamber disposed within the body member, the conical chamber being in fluid communication with the spherical portion and the plurality of conduits passing through the body member; and
an impulse member coupled to the body member, the impulse member having a plurality of outlet conduits arranged in a selected pattern;
wherein the plurality of conduits passing through the spherical portion comprises:
a central funnel-shaped conduit; and
at least one longitudinal conduit.
2. The water-saving shower head according to
a ring member coupled to the body member, the ring member having a conical interior surface.
3. The water-saving shower head according to
four longitudinal conduits equidistantly spaced within the body member.
4. The water-saving shower head according to
5. The water-saving shower head according to
6. The water-saving shower head according to
7. A water-saving shower head, comprising:
a connection member having a tubular portion adapted for connection to a water source, a spherical portion integral with the tubular portion, and a plurality of conduits passing through the spherical portion;
a body member coupled to the spherical portion of the connection member so as to form a ball and socket joint, the body member having a plurality of conduits passing therethrough;
a conical chamber disposed within the body member, the conical chamber being in fluid communication with the spherical portion and the plurality of conduits passing through the body member; and
an impulse member coupled to the body member, the impulse member having a plurality of outlet conduits arranged in a selected pattern;
wherein the plurality of conduits passing through the spherical portion comprises:
a central funnel-shaped conduit; and
three longitudinal conduits equidistantly spaced within the spherical portion.
This invention has an action within the mechanical area as well as environmental and hygienic due to the fact that its development incorporates technical characteristics that allow this device to work at low and high pressure and a considerable saving of water without losing the pleasing comfort of a shower.
Water scarcity is a daily topic in the news. It is indispensable for all aspects of life. In international organisms (UN, Kyoto, Japan March 22 March 2003) The topic came to a consensus and it was concluded that water scarcity is something that will accentuate in a few years and it will cause multiple problems amongst humanity.
Many campaigns, trying to make people aware of how important water-saving is, have been spread in Mexico during the past few years despite this little has been achieved.
Many different technologies have been generated in trying to optimize the use if water, but those who have started these programs ended up giving up, some reasons are the small appearance of such devices or by the lose of the normal water pressure when using such devices, which is a main characteristic in our country due to the fact that in most homes the only pressure available is by gravity since big water containers-deposits are located on the roofs and the water flows down to either the bathroom, another reason for low pressure is mineral build up in the piping thus clogging them up easily in turn making them difficult to clean up (unclog). This is why a small minority use hydroneumatic systems to increase water pressure, so when using their shower is not an inconvenience for the people but the water consumption increases dramatically.
In application of utility model MX000712 a water-saving shower head is described, which is characterized by being mainly integrated by a bulb of water distribution chamber that spreads the water flow in a in a propelling form and is joint to an oscillating socket joint that allows it to vary its angle of inclination in reference to the water supply pipe. There is a reference of a water saving system in shower heads in patent MX152549 which is the combination of a funnel and hooks connected to the shower head, in addition to a storage tank located on the wall that distributes the water through an udder regulated by the water faucet located in the inside.
Utility model MX000564 refers to a high efficiency shower head at low pressure that is composed of a reducer connected to the house piping, which is also connected to a water feeding pipe on one end and to an obtruding device triggered by a lever on the other end and the body is incorporated through a thread in the knuckle, for movement it uses a rounded joint that is internally included in the thread that is connected to the chamber, characterized by conical body containing a series of 28, 48 or 71 a plate of radially-equidistant conduits, with an effect of low pressure efficiency that takes advantage of the minimum water flow transforming it in a ray of water, dense enough to provide the user comfort when taking a shower.
On the other hand patent MX 183485 describes flow distributor for shower heads that is composed of a plate with holes, a knuckle, a tubular element and it is characterized because the concentric tubular element is connected to the shower head body in such a longitude that it is located in the holed-plate of the shower head and in the coupling of the water supply of the shower head, this tubular portholes that establish the radial water flow.
In reference to what has been mentioned, with the intention of finding an alternative to avoid the waste of water when showering, we, the applicants, of this register, have created a shower head with this purpose (economize water), We have achieved designing this device with our own new technical characteristics, that reduces the consumption of water by no less than 5 litters per minute, without sacrificing comfort, which used to be offered only by a high consumption of water.
The detailed characteristics of this water-saving shower heat which operates at a low and high pressure are clearly shown in the following description and the figures, submitted along this document, which are mentioned as examples and should not be considered limiting.
In reference to such figures, the water-saving shower head that operates under low and high pressure is formed primarily by a ball and socket joint, a conoid body, a ring and an impulse system which when are joined, internally contain three innovated chambers of water distribution.
The ball and socket joint 1, includes a tubular section 18, that contains and internal thread 50, where the pipes will adjust to. This section is connected to a solid sphere 19, that is different from the conventional ones, in this spheres interior contains a superior chamber A, in which itself contains a small funnel 26, that again different from the traditional ones (that only contain 1 exit conduit) this one contains 3 small longitudinal exit conduits 24, concentric, radial and equidistant, as well as the funnel exit 26, and the conduits 24, lead to conic cavity 93, as it is presented in
The conoid body 3, in its interior contains an intermediate chamber B, in which is formed by a solid cylinder 70, with a superior conic cavity 72, with 4 longitudinal conduits 21, concentric, radial and equidistant, which run through the solid cylinder 70, from side to side. This chambers function is to increase the speed flow of the water in which is directed to the impulse system 20. Additionally, an axel 23, is found in the inferior part of the center of the solid cylinder, in order to unite it with the impulse system 20.
The interior conic surface 22, of the ring 99, composes the inferior chamber C, that receives the water flow for its way out through the impulse system 20.
Finally, The Impulse system 20, which is formed by flat smooth ring 33, that prolongs the inferior chamber C, which is used to support a series of four rings, different in diameter and slightly conically toothed and with a thickness between 5.1 and 5.7 mm. The form in which they are assembled is by introducing the slightly conical toothed rings from larger to smaller in size in the interior of the flat, smooth ring 33. This way 52 rectangular conducts are formed 27, circularly prepared and equidistant among each other, that impulse the way out of the water with the solidness and force, forming an adequate angle of diffusion to create a wetness area that provides a comfort during the shower. This system facilitates the cleanliness' of the conduits. This by only unscrewing and adjusting the toothed rings, an advantage that does not exist with the technical state of the shower heads.
The manner in which the elements are assembled, is to unite the ball and socket joint 1, with the conical body 3, by using a nut 77, that adjusts to the external thread 88, of such body 3, This body is assembled to the ring 99, which also assembles to impulse component with a screw that runs through the center of the impulse component that attaches to central axel 23.
This is the way one obtains a water-saving shower head that operates under low and high pressure, which water expense is considerably low in relation to the actual shower head technology previously mentioned. A fact that can be noticeably be seen in the following example.
With the purpose of supporting the efficiency of the present invention, a comparison was carried out with a conventional shower head, at different water pressures which results are shown in table 1.
Another benefit of our shower head is because of the structure of the impulse system, through our toothed rings. This system facilitates the cleanliness' of the conduits. This by only unscrewing and adjusting the toothed rings, an advantage that does not exist with the technical state of the shower heads.
How the Water-Saving Shower Head Works
The shower head is installed by screwing in the internal thread 50, of the ball and socket joint 1, on to the external thread from the feeding water pipe until they are perfectly joined. Once this has been done, when the water has been opened, it will flow to the superior chamber A, which structure increases the flow until it reaches the intermediate chamber B, where again the flow is increased until it reaches the inferior chamber C, that also contributes by connecting directly with the water impulse system 20.
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How does cracks corner of mouth looks like? When you've got crimson, inflammed skin at cracks corner of mouth you're coping with a fairly unpleasant affliction. It's known as Angular Cheilitis and usually attack at its own wish. A number of us experience it through the cold months of winter not likely knowing how it …
Dry cracked lips that won't heal
Possessing dry cracked lips are often very difficult to cope with. It may cause a great deal of suffering as well as pain. When you are going through dry cracked lips and skin then you almost certainly have what is known as angular cheilitis. It is a kind of skin ailment that folks endure all …
Do you have cracked corners of lips?
For those who have experienced cracked corners of lips for over a day or more, it is likely being a affliction known as angular cheilitis. This can be a typical condition brought on by an over growing of the microorganisms which naturally exists on our lips. In usual situations, this is certainly totally harmless and …
How to cure canker sores in mouth?
Have you been among the huge numbers of people that suffer from canker sores in mouth each year? These hurtful mouth sores are well-known under healthcare phrases as apthous ulcers and may occur once every couple of years, or frequently all year round. These blisters can show up around the mouth area; within the lips, …
Just what exactly are cracks in corner of mouth
It's astounding just how much a painful or cracks in corner of mouth make a difference in the way we really feel. Discomfort in the region of the mouth appears to hinder not merely consuming meals, although with our impression of ourselves as well. On the subject of cracked corners of the mouth, the inflammation …
Tips to cure cracked corner of mouth
Lots of people have seen that they can end up having cracked corner of mouth but they do nothing to avert it. They believe that this ought to be due to the climatic conditions and therefore it genuinely isn't much of a "problem" in any way. The truth is, these cracked corner of mouth might …
Cracked lip corners remedy
For those who have been thinking about approaches to cure cracked lip corners, you have to know what is causing this disorder beforehand to help you make up to date treatment method selections. Cracked lip corners is often the result of a affliction identified as Angular Cheilitis. At times, this condition may be simply just …
Angular cheilitis home remedy
Are you aware why every Angular cheilitis sufferer is on the look out for a quick and effective angular cheilitis home remedy? Angular cheilitis is a painful illness through which cracks happen within the corners of mouth. In excessive situations blood oozes out from these cracks and the victims has to endure not solely bodily …
How to cure crack in corner of mouth
When you've acquired crimson, inflamed crack in corner of mouth, you're going through a relatively distressing circumstance. It's often known as Angular Cheilitis and seems to minted at its desire. Lots of people has it across the winter months not really recognizing what it is. We usually use things like lips ointment or petroleum jelly …


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The 2012 Audi A8 is an all-wheel-drive, full-size luxury sedan offered in three trim levels, including standard- and long-wheelbase (L) versions and top-of-the-line A8 L W12. Nineteen-inch wheels are standard equipment on all but the W12 model, which is fitted with 20-inch wheels.
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Albany International Announces Earnings Release Date Business Wire ROCHESTER, N.H. -- April 10, 2013 Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) will release 2013 first-quarter financial results after the close of the market on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The Company will host a webcast to discuss earnings at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 2. Interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast via the Company's Investor Relations website at www.albint.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website at approximately noon Eastern Time on May 2. About Albany International Corp. Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company, with two core businesses. Machine Clothing is the world's leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries. Albany Engineered Composites is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry. Albany International is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, operates 18 plants in 11 countries, employs 4,000 people worldwide, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol AIN). Additional information about the Company and its products and services can be found at www.albint.com. Contact: Investors Albany International Corp. John Cozzolino, 518-445-2281 firstname.lastname@example.com or Media Albany International Corp. Susan Siegel, 603-330-5866 firstname.lastname@example.com or Kekst and Company for Albany International Michael Herley, 212-521-4897 email@example.com
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Q: Is Hope for Cures a 501(c)3 and is my donation tax deductible?
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To understand how dedicated Emma de Groot is to golf, you may just need to look at where she came from. The UTC sophomore was born in Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, Australia, where she woke up to the sounds of the waves and routinely took a morning "paddle" out into the nearby Pacific Ocean.
"I knew I wanted to get a degree when I finish high school," de Groot said. "And in when you're in
So the choice was made to come across the globe, to a place she had hardly heard of, much less been.
In Chattanooga Colette Murray was getting her first opportunity as a head golf coach. She graduated from
"Recruiting is the key,"
The patience has paid off, and just two years into the program, UTC is ranked in the top 50 in the nation.
"I have 2.5 scholarships to work with, which is not going to get you anywhere,"
"When you're an international and you want to play golf, you don't know a lot about over here [in
De Groot didn't know exactly where she was going except that it was far from home and she would be playing a lot of golf.
"When I'm home I go to sleep with the sounds of the waves, and here you go to sleep to sirens," de Groot said. "I live right on the beach [in
What has never changed for de Groot is golf and the drive to get better.
"Persistent," is how she described herself. "Someone who's not going to settle for anything less than my best. I won't leave the weight room until I feel like I've had a workout. I'm kind of a perfectionist. I'm not going to be happy until it's exactly perfect."
The start to her college career was about as close to perfect as could have been expected. She won twice and finished in the top-10 in her first nine tournaments as a freshman. She earned a bid to the NCAA East Regional Tournament where she ended up two shots short of an appearance at the national tournament. Then to start out her sophomore year she won her first event of the fall in 2008.
That wasn't enough for de Groot.
"When I made it to regionals last year and I missed out on nationals it was a wake up call," de Groot said. "I said if I'm going to do this I'm going to do it right and not give myself any excuses for not making it to where I want to be.
"I don't want to have that feeling again of being so close and having it slip away. So when I went home I did everything I could to get myself fit to make sure that doesn't happen again."
That attitude is what stood out for
The team is void of captains, but de Groot has undoubtedly emerged as a team leader.
"You couldn't have asked for a better player,"
This year the challenge has been tougher competition. Playing teams that are consistently in the Top 25 nationally has added pressure and
"I know we can beat these teams but it needs to start feeding into them that we do belong here; we just need to go out and play,"
The NCAA Tournament is a little more than a month away and de Groot has her sights set high.
"Golf wise I don't think I've accomplished that much," she said. "I want to win nationals as a team and I want to win nationals by myself."
For a program that started just two years ago, the progress has surpassed any reasonable expectations. But for de Groot, it is just a beginning. She didn't leave her beachfront paradise to come to
"In ten years I'd be one of the best players in the world, that's where I wanna be," she said. "Professionally I know I can. I can see myself being one of the best players in the world."


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RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Mayor Dwight Jone's revitalization plan, that includes a new minor-league baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom, has taken a major hit over the past two days.
Five of nine city council members confirm to CBS 6 they plan on voting against the multi-million dollar project.
Friday night, Charles Samuels and Jon Baliles announced they will vote against the plan when it goes before council on Tuesday. Chris Hilbert, Parker Agelasto, and Reva Trammell all confirm they plan to vote "no" as well.
Without the majority vote by council needed to move forward, the Shockoe redevelopment plan appears to have stalled.
Hilbert said, "It's time to move on," from the Shockoe proposal. The plan seems to change at each junction and the public is concerned about a lack of transparency surrounding financial negotiations of the deal, according to multiple city council members.
Agelasto added the latest cost projections of the project are not what were originally projected by the Mayor's office.
Many local business leaders maintain the Shockoe proposal is the best way of generating revenue for the long-term. A member of the Loving RVA, who are helping promote the proposal, said once city council members see the "full package" they will end up supporting it.
"I think it would be great for this area; this neighborhood," Shamus O'Connor said , a manger at The Halligan Bar and Grill in Shockoe Bottom.
"I'm ready for them to make a decision, but Richmond is a very reactive city rather than proactive," Courtney Stewart said , who lives in Shockoe Bottom and is against the plan.
Mayor Jones has invited city council members to a briefing on the plan Thursday; however, some council members think that could be too late. The full council is scheduled to vote on the proposal Tuesday night.
Mayor Jone's office did not respond to an email request for comment on this story.
Hilbert said he is willing to work with the Mayor's office on alternatives to the Shockoe plan.