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'Music and Myth' covers Beatles track by track
Beatles fans got an early Christmas present this year when iTunes began offering the Fab Four's entire catalog online. You are now able to pick and choose which classics you need to download to flesh out your collection. Now, for real fanatics, comes "The Beatles, The Music And The Myth" (Omnibus Press, $14.95). Authors Peter Doggett and Patrick Humphries claim it is the "ultimate overview of the Beatles' recordings," covering the release of every album, track by track. The book is certainly that. Unfortunately, it is mostly just that, a listing of tracks with comments. It begins with "Please Please Me," The Beatles' first full-length album from April 1963 and covers everything from that historic release to "Love," the Cirque de Soleil production for the Las Vegas stage in 2006.
Any Beatles fan can tell you about the outcry over the meaning of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds," which is included in this book, and that's part of the problem with "The Beatles: The Music And The Myth"; there's not much new for fans to discover while reading the short items on each song. With more than 2,000 books about The Beatles available, it was bound to get to the point where there just wasn't anything new to say. In fact, I believe every Beatles book ever written has pointed out that "Yesterday" was originally titled "Scrambled Eggs." The songs have been reviewed, studied and parsed so often that in some cases you can only remember the critique and not the joy you felt when hearing them for the first time. There are a few gems hidden in the book, like the surprise vocals near the end of "Paperback Writer," but those are few and far between. Even the photographs, which dot the 190 pages, seem too familiar. I swear I had some of them on the old collectable cards we all bought back in the day.
If you're a true Beatles fanatic, put the book on your Christmas list just so you can brag to your friends that you have all the Beatles books. But if you're looking for a gift for the Beatles fan in your life there are better options out there this Christmas season, including gift cards for iTunes. — Fred LeFebvre
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following leter was received Dec. 8: "Authors Peter Doggett and Patrick Humphries claim it is the "ultimate overview of the Beatles' recordings," your reviewer says of the newly published 'The Beatles: The Music and the Myth.' As one of the 'authors' of this book, I can assure you that I claim nothing of the kind. This book is simply a repackaging of material that was written twenty years ago, and to which the publisher now holds the copyright, allowing them to reprint it as often as they like. The first I knew about the publication was when a friend told me it was in the shops. So I would like to suggest that anyone who wants to buy a book about the Beatles for the holiday season should look elsewhere – for example, at my own 'You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After The Breakup,' published a few months back by HarperCollins. Best wishes, Peter Doggett, Fareham, England.")
Book offers dawning of the 'Dead'
The first time I came across the book "All My Friends Are Dead" (Chronicle Books, $9.95), I immediately judged it by its cover. Being a comic strip artist, I was drawn to the simple and childlike illustration of the dinosaur on the front cover. The dinosaur's expression is one of humorous surprise. It is drawn beautifully with thick, uneven lines and solid color. It reminded me of some of the children's books I read growing up or have read to my own kids.
On each page are simple, cartoon-style illustrations of all kinds of characters that respond to the issue of mortality — namely the mortality of their friends of a like kind. We hear from everything from dinosaurs, trees, the elderly, socks, chickens, snowmen and more. And each have their own humorous quip on the subject of the inevitable.
The illustrations are wonderfully created, funny and complement the writing ideally. Yet, I didn't necessarily find myself laughing out loud as did others who had commented on the various blogs I read after the fact.
To see if perhaps I had missed something, I shared the book with my wife to get her reaction. She has always been exceedingly honest and upfront with her opinion — which I can count on when it comes to my own work. I gave her little indication of my take on the book. Within a matter of seconds she was bursting out with a laugh here and a snicker there. It was the kind of laughter one tries to hold back because somewhere inside you wonder if it's okay to be laughing at something that's even mildly morbid. But there it was, the objective opinion I was looking for.
"All My Friends Are Dead" is not for everyone, especially children or those who lean away from dark humor. But its creators, Avery Monsen and Jory John, who write the "Open Letters" comic for Toledo Free Press Star, have developed a loyal and growing following. Many people on several blogs have indicated that they love this children's book for adults, which is referred to as "both the saddest funny book and the funniest sad book you'll ever read." Some even going as far to say they are buying multiple copies to give as gifts to their friends … who obviously, are not dead. — Jeff Payden
'Star Wars' universe parsed in trio of new books
As the last traces of the "Star Wars" universe on film fade before a generation's exposure to the animated "Clone Wars" television series, more attention is being paid to analyzing and chronicling the six-movie series.
Last year brought the epic 1,232-page "Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia," which spanned three hardcover volumes, magnificently captured the minutia fans love, and was outdated by the time you unwrapped it, as the mythos grows with new "Star Wars" books, comics and TV episodes nearly every week.
This year, "Star Wars" fans will be happy with any or all of three new books that keep the hardcover collection growing.
For the fan of the visuals, "Star Wars Art: Visions" (Abrams, $40) offers 175 pages of stunning interpretations of all six films, from such master illustrators as H.R. Giger, Moebius, Alex Ross, Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo, Jamie Wyeth and 100 others. From cubist impressions of Boba Fett to an intimate look at Aayla Secura, the large-format spreads offer new and progressive interpretations of pop culture's most familiar sci-fi/fantasy characters.
If you are limited to choosing one of these books this season with your gift card, "Visions" is the one.
"Star Wars: Year by Year, a Visual Chronicle" by Ryder Windham and a number of LucasFilm experts (DK Publishing, $50), is the ultimate argument-settling source. By placing the entire "Star Wars" experience in day-by-day context, from creator George Lucas' birth in 1944 to the December 2010 release of the book "The Sounds of Star Wars," the series is at once elevated to its important place in film and pop culture history and relegated to its proper place as entertainment alongside historical events ranging from the Iranian hostage crisis to the earthquake in Haiti.
There are enough facts, myth-buster factoids and never-before-seen illustrations to keep a "Star Wars" fan reading until the book is undoubtedly updated.
For the tech geek on your shopping list, "The Sounds of Star Wars" (Chronicle Books, $40) offers an inside look at how Academy Award winner Ben Burtt created the distinctive and endless sound effects for the films. Darth Vader's breathing was a variation of Burtt hissing through scuba gear; the Millennium Falcon's whoosh comes from World War II-era racing planes.
The book comes with an external speaker, a headphone jack and 250 recorded sounds from the movies. It's interesting from a tech standpoint, but lacks the visceral and trivial thrills of "Visions" and "Year by Year."
For the fan who no longer collects "Star Wars" action figures but still keeps them safely tucked away in the attic or basement, any or all of these books will keep The Force going strong well into 2011. — Michael S. Miller
Cookbooks stir up mixed batch of recipes
At first glance, Sandra Lee's "semi-homemade" recipes may seem like taking normal convenience foods and just doctoring them up. If you look a bit deeper into her two latest cookbooks, you'll find more than that.
"Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade: The Complete Cookbook" (Wiley, $29.95) says it contains "1,001 easy everyday recipes for 'the way we cook today'." But a beginning cook, when trying to make the "Mint Meringue Kisses," found that the egg whites were not stiff enough, and the end result was "Mint Meringue Discs."
The "Chocolate-Butterscotch S'mores" turned out just as they looked in the cookbook and tasted great.
Pasta is a favorite in our house, but the "Mexican Style Macaroni and Cheese" was a disappointment since it was basically boxed Kraft Mac and Cheese cooked then tossed in the oven to melt additional cheese; the additional oven time made it over-cooked. The "Four-Cheese Macaroni" was closer to a scratch recipe and is one that will be made again.
"Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade: Comfort Food" cookbook (Wiley, $19.95) is "149 feel good favorites." The "Ravioli Lasagna" was tested twice, once in the slow cooker as the recipe called for and once in a regular oven. I'd recommend making it in the oven, the slow cooker made the ravioli almost too soft.
"Slow-Cooked Greek Chicken" is a recommended slow cooker recipe, with or without the olives. It was good over both orzo and rice.
The additional information in "The Complete Cookbook" is handy. There are diagrams showing how to set a table for different types of dinners and some decorating ideas that we used for Thanksgiving.
I'd recommend either cookbook for someone just starting out cooking or for someone who might want to try some different recipes that do not require a high level of cooking skill. — Aubrey Birukow
An all-business look at Christmas
At first glance, Bruce Kluger and David Slavin's "Twas the Night Before Christmas, 21st Century Edition" (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $9.99) appeared to be a fun, well-illustrated, lighthearted Christmas book. Though clearly meant more for the 21-and-over crowd, the book looked ripe to be a conversation piece on the coffee table this holiday season. One would expect a quick, easy read with a few laughs.
Unfortunately, that's not quite what Kluger and Slavin supply with their satire on Christmas and big business.
This book, which appears to be little more than a thick magazine, is much more time-consuming than anticipated. The illustrations, of which there are many, actually slow the reader down considerably as most require time for study and interpretation. Many illustrations are fictitious memos sent within this polar enterprise, which are extremely monotonous.
However, many of the laughs to be had from this book (which are surprisingly infrequent) actually come from these distractions, rather than the story itself, which is told in rhyme, keeping with the tradition of the original children's story.
To their credit, Slavin and Kluger have produced a surprisingly plausible representation of big business, especially merger/acquisition activity common on Wall Street. Of course, the story, of a nephew scheming to seize the North Pole from Santa Claus, is somewhat exaggerated.
This does little to help the fact that, as a piece of coffee table literature, this book is a less-than-stellar choice. With language that is inappropriate to print here and several questionable illustrations – the coup de grace being an extremely suggestive mock cover of Maxim Magazine featuring Mrs. Claus'' face plastered on the body of a scantily clad model — make this material definitely unsuitable for younger eyes.
Those with no small children and $10 to spare might enjoy this book, given a preference for crude jokes and political incorrectness. — Dock David Treece
Book 'translates' rap lyrics
"Understand Rap: Explanations of Confusing Rap Lyrics You and Your Grandma Can Understand" by William Buckholz (Abrams Image, $12.95) is a fun read and a guaranteed conversation starter. While there are no racial overtones to be found, reading what a rapper has written then reading what it means to the 'un-hip' takes great advantage of cultural dialogue differences.
Despite being limited in size, this book is certainly worth the 20 minutes or so of read time, and potential hours of re-read time. Without a doubt, the sterile, clinical explanations of the rap lyrics are the best part of the book. Imagine Wilfred Brimley explaining to you what Notorious B.I.G. meant when he said "Get Swiss-cheesed-up" and you'll start to get an idea of what this book is like.
Compartmentalized into topics such as money, drugs and alcohol, insults, cars, sex and relationships, crime and weapons, fashion, skills and pride, people and places, "Understand Rap" covers the most popular topics found in rap music.
While this paperback is an extension of understandrap.com, created by Buckholz, it is limited in scope. The focus on popular rap lyrics omits explanations from some of the biggest rappers, rap groups and hall-of-fame-worthy artists. Sadly, there were no explanations for any Talib Kweli or Scarface bars; Bun B and Cypress Hill are missing and there is no mention of Kid Cudi or Drake rhymes.
The book is a great stocking stuffer for music fans. The dry humor found in the textbook tone of the explanations are only funny if you can picture grandma explaining what Lil' Wayne meant when he spouted "I'm comin' with a gun like Nintendo." — Mighty Wyte
Book offers encyclopedic overview of 'Lost'
Who is the smoke monster? What is the incident? What is the island? What do the hieroglyphics mean? From the simple to the existential, "LOST Encyclopedia" (DK Publishing, $45) has the answers.
The compendium of facts and mythology from the hit ABC show aims to be a guide to all the details and characters. It succeeds and is the perfect gift for any Lostie or even the casual fan.
Co-authors Paul Terry and Tara Bennett worked tirelessly to compile the 400-page encyclopedia from A to Z — Aaron Littleton to Zoe.
"'LOST Encyclopedia' was by far the most consuming project I've ever done," Bennett said in a recent interview with Toledo Free Press Star. "It was a lot of work."
Bennett, who has already written 12 books, spent 10 months working on "LOST Encyclopedia." A typical book would take about three to four months to complete, she said.
Both authors worked together for five and a half years on LOST: The Official Magazine. Executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, both of whom wrote the foreword, liked the idea of an encyclopedia, and something that would focus on the mythology, Bennett said. They asked Terry if he wanted to work on the book, and he then asked Bennett if she wanted to join him.
"When you're writing the mythology, it's huge," Bennett said. "Paul and I had to shed every bias and really align our writing to what the show's opinion was. Our point of view was their point of view."
"LOST Encyclopedia" was created in collaboration with ABC and is the first and only official comprehensive guide to the show. More than 1,500 photos, including maps and artifacts from the show, are used throughout the book. For example, the blast door map and charts of the island provide insight and a closer look at fleeting moments from the show. Graphics include Sawyer's nickname hall of fame and Desmond's back and forth timeline.
"We researched the heck out of this," Bennett said. "We wanted to get it right."
The authors wrote the smallest entries first and worked their way up to the largest entries, which include main characters like Jack Shephard and John Locke, Bennett said. They started working on the book in November of 2009, before Season 6 began in January of 2010. They finished the book in August, she said.
"It was grinding, but (Terry) was the best cheerleader and partner," she said. "We knew we had to have a higher standard and we wanted to deliver to the fandom."
Mission accomplished. — James A. Molnar
British music journalist Paul Lester explains why the woman named Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta deserves her own biography: She's driven the world completely gaga.
He writes in the book "Looking For Fame: The Life of a Pop Princess" (Omnibus, $17.95), about the loads of work and failure that went into making the woman also known as Lady Gaga.
The book is a perfect gift for any Gaga fanatic. It showcases her artistic motives and rise to fame, while also giving a glimpse into her dark, drug-filled past.
Lester's easy-to-read biography is full of fun facts like how Gaga was taught at the same New York City private school that Paris and Nicky Hilton attended. The book also reveals that she came up with her stage name with a fellow producer after the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga."
But the book's most gripping chapter, "Dance in the Dark," gives a detailed account of her days experimenting with various drugs. In this chapter, Lester describes what Gaga calls her "coke years," before her friends and family intervened. Lester quotes Gaga calling it "one of the most difficult times," but also said they were pivotal for her to experience since it allowed her to become the star she is today.
"Looking For Fame" has a British twist. According to the book, Gaga was more famous overseas when she first began her career. The main sources Lester cites are British tabloids and newspapers, as well as the BBC program "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross."
The book explains the birth of her "disco stick" (a term made famous in her song "LoveGame") and the meanings behind many of her off-the-wall outfits. It also gives a perfect description of the Haus of Gaga, the team of artists who help plan her performances.
Any Gaga fan would find enjoyment within the pages of this book. The chapter names being Gaga references like "The Fame," "Boys Boys Boys" and "So Happy I Could Die," give a treat that only the truest fans can appreciate.
One interesting fact the book points out is even though she's only recorded one full-length album and an eight-track EP, the Lady has already changed pop music. — Matt Liasse
Book offers sex tips from Rock stars
"I walk around assuming that people I'm interested in would not be interested in me," says Danko Jones, one of 23 rockers interviewed for the book, "Sex Tips from Rock Stars" (Omnibus, $19.95)
Like Jones, musicians interviewed were remarkably willing to share opinions (and vulnerabilities) in response to questions posed by author Paul Miles. The format, fully comprised of direct quotes, worked well, allowing the reader inside access to this personal conversation.
Stars such as Andrew W.K., Jimmy Ashhurst of Buckcherry, Lemmy of Motorhead and Bruce Kulick of Kiss join two dozen other rockers in contributing to the book.
"Sex Tips from Rock Stars" aims to give you access into the sexual world of rock stars, to serve as an entertaining "sex manual." Miles' explains that celebrity status attracts people who are "primed to please" (i.e. groupies) giving rockers a "sexual world that others can only dream about," the reason he believes that detailing their sex lives will serve as "self-help" for readers.
But as a professional sex therapist, I must point out that (unless you only seek one-night stands) a partner with the sole mission of pleasing you is not likely to ensure deep sexual satisfaction.
In fact, it usually ensures the opposite.
In my sex therapy practice, when a man reports low sexual satisfaction, quite frequently his partner has been engaging sexually to please him rather desiring to connect sexually with him. But he doesn't want favors in his relationship. He wants to be wanted.
Further, excessive focus on pleasing a partner distracts a woman from experiencing her sensation and emotion in the moment, the most common underlying reason when sex in a relationship feels like a "chore" rather than desirable.
And if sex is a chore for a woman, then no one is happy.
But then again, if many (many) raunchy details of a rocker's life sound appealing, this book will make you happy.
And down in the detail are nuggets for better intimacy, too.
Amidst questions regarding breast enhancement and rare fetishes, rocker Chip Z'Nuff offers sound advice, "Spend quality time … that's what we all want. You see an old couple out there and they are holding hands and hanging out together, that's what everybody wants if you think about it."
"Sex Tips from Rock Stars" aims to be "part rock biography … and part self-help." Regarding rock biography, this book delivers, oozing with private details generously shared by these rockers.
But if you want effective sexual self-help, then I recommend you grab a copy of Paul Joannides' expertly written, lively, respectful, and informative, "The Guide to Getting it On." — Lori Hollander
Tags: All My Friends Are Dead, Aubrey Birukow, Avery Monsen, Dock David Treece, Fred LeFebvre, James A. Molnar, Jory John, Lady Gaga, Lori Hollander, Lost Encycolpedia, Michael S. Miller, Mighty Wyte, Omnibus Press, Real Intimacy, Sandra Lee, Sex Tips from Rock Stars, Star Wars, The Beatles, Twas the Night Before Christmas 21st Century Edition, Understand Rap


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Undergraduates seeking to register for or to add a graduate course in any of these time periods must obtain the special approvals specified in the section Enrollment in Graduate Courses in Chapter 1, Bachelor's Degree Regulations, of the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog.
Maximum Hours of Enrollment in Summer Terms
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets limits on the number of semester credit hours in which a student may enroll during a semester where the courses are offered in a shortened format. Therefore, students may enroll in no more than 3 semester credit hours in a three-week summer term, no more than 4 semester credit hours in a four-week summer term, no more than 6 semester credit hours in a five-week summer term, and no more than 12 semester credit hours in a ten-week summer term. In particular, a student may enroll in no more than 3 semester credit hours in the May Mini-mester.
A student may enroll in no more than 15 semester credit hours during an entire Summer Semester, regardless of the combination of terms.
Dropping Courses
Students may drop courses from their schedules for a limited time each semester. The online registration calendar for each semester indicates the deadlines for students to drop courses each term.
Courses officially dropped before the Census Date do not appear on a student's transcript. See the online registration calendar each semester for Census Dates.
Students who drop courses between the Census Date and the Automatic "W" Date have a record of the courses on their transcripts with an automatic grade of "W." See the online registration calendar for the Automatic "W" Date. The change becomes official after it is processed by the Office of the Registrar.
The Automatic "W" Date for graduate students is the end of the ninth week of classes for Fall and Spring semesters, the end of the third week of classes for a five-week Summer term, and the end of the sixth week of classes for a ten-week Summer term. Appropriate adjustments are made for the Automatic "W" Date for shorter Summer terms (see the online registration calendar).
It is the student's responsibility to drop a course by the appropriate deadline. If a student fails to drop a course, even if the student does not attend the course, he or she will receive a grade of "F" in the class.
Faculty and staff will not drop a student from a course automatically for nonattendance; the student must initiate the process and complete any necessary steps to ensure that the class is dropped.
Under certain circumstances, students may be dropped from courses administratively by college deans. Students who do not meet course prerequisites or who fail to attend a course prior to Census Date may be dropped from courses. If a dean determines that a student should be dropped from a course for these or other documented circumstances, the student will be notified by the college overseeing the course. Students cannot assume that they will be automatically dropped from any class for failure to attend or failure to pay tuition and fees. Students are still responsible for dropping courses by the official deadline or they will receive a grade of "F" in the class. Students are responsible for checking their schedules on ASAP and for checking their official UTSA e-mail accounts to determine if they have been dropped from a class.
After the Automatic "W" Date, a student may not drop a course except with the approval of the Dean of the college in which the course is offered and then only for urgent and substantiated, nonacademic reasons. Students who want to drop all classes after the semester begins should refer to the section Withdrawal from the University in this chapter.
Auditing Courses
UTSA students and nonstudents who wish to audit a course may do so with the approval of the instructor and the chair of the department in which the course is offered, provided there is space in the classroom after all registered students have been accommodated. The minimum enrollment in a course must be reached without auditors.
Auditing entitles a student to listen and observe. Participation of an auditor in class is at the discretion of the instructor. No UTSA credit is granted for courses that are audited; no official record is made of enrollment in classes on an audit basis. Due to the format of studio/laboratory use, auditors are not approved for art courses. Students not enrolled in courses at the University are not allowed to audit courses that require the use of the University computing system, with the exception of the Learning Management System (i.e., Blackboard).
All auditors must submit an Audit Course Form to the Enrollment Services Center. A UTSA student pays an auditing fee of $25 per course. Auditors who are not registered UTSA students must pay an auditing fee of $50 per course. Persons over 65 years of age are permitted to audit without paying an auditing fee.
Permission to audit must be obtained and fees paid beginning the first day of class through the Census Date. Students who register for a course and later want to change the course to an audit must officially drop that course before submitting an Audit Course Form.
Nonstudent auditors who want library privileges may receive them by completing a Friends of the UTSA Library application at the circulation desk in the UTSA Library and paying a nonrefundable fee. There are limits on the services offered to Friends of the UTSA Library cardholders; further details are available from the library circulation desk.
Nonstudent auditors who want UTSA parking privileges must register their vehicles and purchase a parking permit. To purchase a parking permit, the nonstudent auditor should go to the University Parking Division Office with their validated Audit Course Form.
Cancellation of Enrollment
Students who fail to fulfill admission, registration, or financial requirements, or who otherwise fail to adhere to academic regulations may have their enrollment for the semester cancelled. Students may apply for readmission for a subsequent semester provided they have resolved the cause of cancellation.
Withdrawal from the University
Continuing students who wish to withdraw (drop all courses for which they are enrolled during a specific semester) from the University before the first class day of the Fall or Spring Semester may do so via ASAP. Students who wish to withdraw from the University before the start of Summer classes may withdraw via ASAP through the Friday prior to the start of the May Mini-mester. All other Summer withdrawals must be completed as stated in the following paragraph.
Students who find it necessary to withdraw (drop all courses for which they are enrolled during a specific term) must submit a completed Withdrawal Form at the Enrollment Services Center. The Withdrawal Form must have all required signatures for the withdrawal to be processed. The Withdrawal Form is available online on the Office of the Registrar's Web site (http://utsa.edu/registrar/).
Students may not withdraw from the University later than the third class day preceding final examinations in the Spring and Fall Semesters. Students who officially withdraw from the University after Census Date receive grades of "W" in all classes.
Students who withdraw from all classes are subject to the University's academic probation and dismissal regulations. Students withdrawing should refer to the regulations on refunds of tuition and fees, readmission policies, and requirements for maintaining registration.
Withdrawals for international graduate students also require the consent of the Office of International Programs.
Academic appointments (Teaching Assistant and Graduate Assistant positions) may not extend beyond the effective date of a student's withdrawal.
Withdrawal for Military Service
A student who withdraws as a result of being called to active military service may choose (1) to receive a refund of tuition and fees for the semester; (2) if eligible, to be assigned an incomplete (IN) in each course (refer to section Explanation of Credit, Grading System, and Symbols in this chapter); or (3) at the instructor's discretion, to receive a final grade in courses where he or she has completed a substantial amount of coursework and has demonstrated sufficient mastery of the course material.
Students who withdrew from the University to perform military service (not including Texas National Guard Training exercises) will not have to requalify for admission and will be reactivated upon a request made within one year of being released from active military service. A returning student may be eligible for the same financial assistance provided before the student's withdrawal.
Medical and/or Mental Health Withdrawal from the University
For a Medical Withdrawal from the University, students are advised to contact Student Health Services for more information at (210) 458-4142.
For a Mental Health Withdrawal from the University, students are advised to contact Counseling Services for more information at (210) 458-4140.
English Language Assessment Procedure
The English Language Assessment Procedure (ELAP) is a mandatory UTSA assessment for incoming international students whose Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are between 500 and 600 (paper version) or 61 and 100 (Internet version). ELAP tests academic language skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The test is administered during orientation week at no charge to the student. A registration hold is placed on students until the test is successfully completed.
Students who are required to take English for International Students (EIS) classes and do not register for them or drop them before they are successfully completed will be withdrawn from the University and will jeopardize their visa status. Once students successfully complete the EIS classes, the registration hold is removed from their record.
Records and Classification of Students
Classification Terms
Graduate Degree-Seeking Student. A student who is admitted to a graduate degree program, unconditionally, conditionally, or conditionally on academic probation.
Special Graduate Student. A student who is admitted to UTSA for the purpose of enrolling in graduate and/or undergraduate courses in one or more colleges of the University without entering a degree program.
Non-Degree-Seeking Graduate Student. A student who registers for courses but does not intend to work toward a degree at UTSA.
Note: A graduate student who wishes to work on a program to meet the requirements for teacher certification or for a certificate endorsement must be admitted as a graduate degree-seeking student or special graduate student (not a special undergraduate student). He or she must apply to the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center for an official analysis of the requirements that must be met before he or she can be recommended for certification.
Time Status Terms
|Number of Credit Hours Enrolled
|Graduate Time Status
|Full time
|Nine or more semester credit hours
|Five or more semester credit hours
|Three-quarter time
|Six to eight semester credit hours
|Not applicable
|Half time
|Four to five semester credit hours
|Three to four semester credit hours
|Less than half time
|Fewer than four semester credit hours
|One to two semester credit hours
Verification of Enrollment and Degree
UTSA student enrollment and degree verifications are reported by the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). For students on financial aid this means that UTSA electronically submits enrollment verification statuses to the NSC at several key periods during the semester to keep their enrollment status up to date with loan guarantors, services, or lenders. The NSC also provides enrollment status and deferment information to the Department of Education's National Student Loan Data System. This service provides for more efficient processing of enrollment information for financial aid loans.
The NSC also provides enrollment and degree verification for nonlending institutions, such as travel agencies, health care companies, and prospective employers. Students who do not want to have their directory information, such as enrollment and degree status, verified in this manner should contact the Office of the Registrar to request that this information be kept confidential.
Official transcripts of all coursework taken at UTSA may be requested at the Enrollment Services Center or online through ASAP. See the UTSA Web site at http://utsa.edu/registrar/transcripts.cfm for details on how to request a transcript.
While enrolled at UTSA, students who attend other colleges or universities are required to submit official academic transcripts to Graduate Admissions from every college or university attended at the end of the semester during which coursework was undertaken, even if courses have been withdrawn. This includes concurrent enrollment while attending UTSA. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the transcript request, cancellation of enrollment, permanent dismissal from UTSA, or other appropriate disciplinary action. Transcripts from other institutions submitted to UTSA become the property of the University and are not reproduced or mailed to other institutions, agencies, or individuals as an official transcript.
Official transcripts will not be issued for students who have a financial obligation or other commitment outstanding to the University until the obligation is cleared.
Release of Academic Records
All official certifications with regard to the academic performance or status of a student or former student of UTSA are made by the Office of the Registrar.
UTSA transcripts and other information from a student's academic record are released by the Office of the Registrar only upon written request from the student or other person authorized by law under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. Exceptions may be made in response to a subpoena or court order, under other circumstances as allowed under FERPA, or as provided in the policy on releasing directory information set forth in Chapter 5, Administrative Policies and Procedures, of the UTSA Information Bulletin.
Catalog of Graduation
Graduate students have six years from their term of original registration as degree seeking to complete a graduate degree program under the catalog in effect at the time of initial registration at UTSA, provided they are continuously enrolled at UTSA. If a student drops out for one or more long semester (Spring or Fall), he or she has the option of reenrolling under a subsequent catalog. These students will have six years to complete degree requirements under the new catalog. In the event that certain required courses are discontinued, substitutions may be authorized or required by the appropriate Graduate Program Committee.
Degree requirements may be changed from one catalog to the next. The student is normally bound by the requirements of the catalog in force at the time of his or her first registration; the student may choose, however, to fulfill the requirements of a subsequent catalog, with approval of the Graduate School.
Change of Major, Degree, or Classification
Students who wish to change their majors, degree objectives, or classifications are required to submit a new Graduate School application along with a nonrefundable application fee by the application deadline and follow the policy as specified in Chapter 1, Admission, of the UTSA Graduate Catalog.
Change of Name
A student's name on official records at UTSA is the name under which the student applied for admission, unless a Name and ID Number Change Form has been processed through the Office of the Registrar. The official University transcript will carry the current name and the most immediate previous name, if any. Name and ID Number Change Forms should be supported by appropriate legal documentation.
Change of Address
Currently enrolled students who have changed their address must notify the Graduate School on the appropriate form or on the UTSA Web site in ASAP at https://asap.utsa.edu. Official notification of change of address is necessary for proper identification of student records and for accurate mailing of correspondence and information pertaining to graduation requirements. Students who are applying for graduation will specify on the Application for Graduation the address where their diploma is to be mailed. This does not change the official mailing address with the University.
Course Numbering System
All courses are designated by four-digit numbers following a two- or three-letter abbreviation of the subject of the course. The first digit indicates the level of the course. Courses beginning with "0" are developmental education courses and may not be counted toward a degree. Courses beginning with "1" or "2" are lower-division (freshman and sophomore level). Courses beginning with "3" or "4" are upper-division (junior and senior level). Courses beginning with a "5" or higher are graduate-level courses.
The second and third digits in the course numbers are used within the colleges by each department to distinguish individual courses. The fourth digit indicates the semester-credit-hour value of each course.
The number of lecture and laboratory contact hours per week are provided in parentheses in the course description sections of the UTSA Graduate Catalog immediately following the course number and title. For example, (3-0) indicates three hours of lecture and zero hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites are stated for many courses listed in this catalog. Prerequisites advise students of the background expected of all students in the course. It is the student's responsibility to be sure that all prerequisites are met before enrolling in any course. When a student has not met the specific prerequisites listed, he or she may, under special conditions, obtain permission to register from the instructor of the course. Some colleges may also require the permission of the Department Chair and the Associate Dean. Students who do not meet prerequisites for a course and do not have the appropriate permissions to register may be dropped from the course.
Extended Education Courses
The Office of Extended Education develops and presents seminars, online courses, conferences, and programs for the general public, professionals, governmental agencies, and businesses. It also provides specialized training to businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations needing customized programs for their employees. These courses are not offered for academic credit. For information, contact the Office of Extended Education.
Distance Learning Courses
UTSA participates in the UT Online Consortium (UTOC). Degree-seeking graduate students taking courses through this system, that are not hosted by UTSA, must still meet all UTSA residence requirements. For information on the UT Online Consortium, see Chapter 6, Academic Resources and Student Services, of the UTSA Information Bulletin or the UTOC Web site at www.utcoursesonline.org.
Independent Study Courses
No more than six hours of independent study courses or directed research, regardless of discipline, will apply toward a degree.
Explanation of Credit, Grading System, and Symbols
Hours Attempted.The number of hours attempted is the total number of semester credit hours for which a student has enrolled and received grades of "A+," "A," "A-," "B+," "B," "B-," "C+," "C," "C-," "D+," "D," "D-," "F," "W," or "CR" except as provided for repeated courses.
Hours Earned.The hours earned by a student are the number of semester credit hours in which grades of "A+," "A," "A-," "B+," "B," "B-," "C+," "C," "C-," "D+," "D," "D-," or "CR" have been received.
Grade Point Average. The UTSA grade point average is determined by dividing the number of grade points earned at UTSA by the number of for-credit semester credit hours attempted at UTSA. Credits and grades for work completed at other institutions or credits earned by examination are not included in the UTSA grade point average.
Students who are in a UTSA-hosted degree program through the UT Online Consortium (UTOC) and declare UTSA as their home institution will have the courses taken at other institutions through the UTOC listed on their UTSA transcript and counted in their UTSA grade point average. Other credit courses taken through the UTOC count as transfer credit and apply to a UTSA degree as determined by the student's academic advisor.
The following table explains UTSA grade symbols.
|Grade Symbol
|Grade Points
|Meaning of Grade Symbol
|Above Average
|Above Average
|Above Average
|Below Average
|Below Average (see Graduate Academic Probation)
|Below Average (see Graduate Academic Probation)
|Below Average (see Graduate Academic Probation)
|Failure (see Graduate Academic Dismissal)
|Credit. Indicates successful credit by examination (see Credit by Examination) or through faculty evaluation of selected internships and practica.
|No Credit. Indicates unsatisfactory progress.
|Withdrawal. Indicates that the student was passing at the time of withdrawal or drop.
|Incomplete. Assigned at the discretion of the instructor; see details below.
|No Report. Assigned only by the Registrar when unusual circumstances do not allow a student's grade to be entered by the deadline for processing grades. It is replaced with the official grade as soon as possible.
|Research in Progress. Used to denote research in progress only for MUS 6903, MUS 6913, and Master's Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation courses. When the project, thesis, or dissertation is complete, the "RP" grades will be changed to letter grades up to the maximum number of semester credit hours approved for the specific degree.
Credit/No-Credit. Students may earn "CR" or "NC" grades only for specific courses listed in this catalog as graded on a credit/no-credit basis.
Incomplete.The grade "IN" is given by an instructor to indicate that some part of the work of a student in a course has, for good reason, not been completed, while the rest of the student's work in the course was satisfactorily completed. The Incomplete allows a student to complete the course without repeating it. A grade of Incomplete may not be assigned when a definite grade can be given for the work done. The student must have been in attendance at least three-fourths of the term to receive a grade of "IN."
Whenever a grade of Incomplete is assigned, the instructor is required to submit requirements for removal of the Incomplete. During the regular grading period this is done electronically. After the grade submission deadline, a Requirements for Removal of Incomplete form must be submitted to the Dean's office. The Dean's office will then submit the form to the Office of the Registrar.
Incomplete work must be made up no later than the end of the final examination period one year from the semester the Incomplete was received and before the student's graduation. If the work is not completed within this time, the "IN" remains on the student's record, and credit may be earned only when the student reenrolls in the course and completes the entire course satisfactorily. The time limit does not apply to graduate-level thesis, internship, or dissertation courses, except that an "IN" cannot be removed after a degree is awarded. The time limit does apply to all other graduate courses, including special problems and independent study courses.
Repeating Courses
Courses designated "may be repeated for credit" in the catalog may be repeated with both semester credit hours and grade points earned being counted. Otherwise, students at the graduate level may not elect to repeat courses for the purpose of raising a grade. However, when a course was taken more than six years ago, or upon the recommendation of the appropriate Graduate Program Committee, the course may be repeated; in such cases, both grades in the course appear on the transcript and both are counted in the student's grade point average. Only semester credit hours for the repeated course may be counted toward the degree.
Administrative Procedures
Reporting of Grades by Faculty
Final grades are reported by course instructors every term and are due 48 hours after the final examination. Final grades cannot be withheld nor can reporting of them be deferred.
The Office of the Registrar compiles final grades after the close of each semester and each summer term. Grades are available in ASAP at https://asap.utsa.edu. Students who are removed from, placed on, or continued on academic probation and students who are dismissed from UTSA will receive notification from the Office of the Registrar.
Transcripts may be withheld from any student who owes tuition and fees to the University.
Individual faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. The faculty member's judgment is final unless compelling evidence shows discrimination, differential treatment, or a factual mistake. Under unusual circumstances, however, grades may be assigned or changed by someone other than the faculty member. Grades may be changed or assigned through administrative channels in the following procedure:
- Circumstances when an assigned grade of "A+," "A," "A-," "B+," "B," "B-," "C+," "C," "C-," "D+," "D," "D-," or "F" might be changed.In this case, the formal appeals process stated in the catalog must be initiated by the student. Because a grade change of this type is related directly to issues of academic freedom, a committee composed of qualified faculty should be appointed by the appropriate Graduate Program Committee to assess the academic merits of the appeal. The committee report should weigh heavily in the subsequent administrative review by the Department Chair, College Dean, and Graduate School Dean. Grades may be changed only if compelling evidence demonstrates discrimination, differential treatment, or factual mistake.
- Circumstances when an assigned grade of "IN" or "NC" might be changed. Under unusual circumstances, a faculty member of record may be unable to assign grades in a timely manner. Examples include death or incapacitation of a faculty member; a faculty member who permanently leaves the University and refuses or fails to respond; and a faculty member who is on leave and cannot be reached.
Additional work performed by a student may not be used to raise a grade that has been reported to the Office of the Registrar.
Students are expected to regularly attend and participate in all meetings of courses for which they are registered. The instructor is responsible for communicating the participation requirements for each course to students. With the exception of UTSA policies on class absences related to observance of religious holy days, active military service, or attendance at an official University sanctioned student activity, the instructor determines classroom participation requirements and policies on making up work missed during an absence.
Students may be excused from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, to attend an official University sanctioned student activity (as defined in the Handbook of Operating Procedures) or for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A religious holy day is a day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under § 11.20, Tax Code. A student whose absence is excused for attending an official University sanctioned student activity or for religious holy day reasons may not be penalized for the absence and shall be allowed by the instructor to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused within a reasonable time after the absence.
Students may be excused from attending classes or engaging in other required activities, including examinations, in order for the student to participate in active military service to which the student is called, including travel associated with the service. A student whose absence is excused under the Texas Education Code, § 51.9111, may not be penalized for the absence and shall be allowed by the instructor to complete an assignment or take an examination from which the student is excused within reasonable time after the absence. The excused absence is permitted only if the student will not miss more than twenty-five percent of the total number of class meetings or the contact hour equivalent (not including the final examination period) for the specific course or courses in which the student is enrolled at the beginning of the period of active military service (19 Texas Administrative Code, § 4.9).
If a student has to miss class excessively due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances, it is his or her responsibility to notify the instructor as soon as possible. A student who enrolls in a course and does not attend is considered absent from class until they officially drop the course. A student who does not attend class and fails to drop the course by the specified deadline listed in the online registration calendar will receive a grade of "F."
Academic and Grade Grievance Procedure
In resolving any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations or other academically-related concern or incident regarding a faculty member, the student must first make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the faculty member with whom the grievance originated. It is University policy that individual faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. The faculty member's judgment regarding grades and evaluations is final unless compelling evidence shows discrimination, differential treatment, factual mistake, or violation of a relevant University policy. In resolving a student grievance regarding other academically-related issues involving a faculty member, the student must follow the same process as used when grieving a grade or evaluation. If the matter is not resolved, the student may file a formal grievance, in writing, with the Department Chair. The student must file the grievance with the Department Chair within 90 calendar days from the end of the semester in which the grade was assigned or the other concern or incident occurred.
The Department Chair will communicate his or her decision to the student and forward a copy to the Dean of the College. The student may appeal the decision to the Dean of the College and then, if an undergraduate student, to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, and if a graduate student, to the Dean of the Graduate School. Appeals must be submitted on the Student Academic and Grade Grievance Form. The decisions of the Deans of Undergraduate Studies and the Graduate School are final. The administrator handling the appeal at each level will notify individuals involved, including those who have already ruled on the appeal, once a decision has been rendered.
Student Study Days
At the end of each Fall and Spring Semester, the two days prior to the beginning of the final examination period are designated as Student Study Days. Classes do not meet during Student Study Days. Furthermore, Student Study Days are not to be used as dates on which papers are to be turned in, examinations are to be given, quizzes are to be scheduled, review sessions are to be held, or for any other class-related activities, other than office hours. There are no Student Study Days during the Summer Semester.
Academic Standing
A student's academic standing, whether the student is a doctoral student, a graduate degree-seeking student, a special graduate student, or a non-degree-seeking graduate student, is defined as good standing, academic probation, or academic dismissal.
Good Standing
Good standing is the absence of any contingency that would result in the student's being on academic probation or academic dismissal.
Academic Probation
Academic probation describes the standing of a student at the graduate level who is in one of the following categories:
- A student who fails to achieve a grade point average in any term at UTSA of 3.0 or higher, irrespective of level of courses taken.
- A student who received a grade of "D+," "D," or "D-" in any course in a term and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- A student who does not meet all requirements for unconditional or regular admission and who, by special action, is admitted on academic probation.
- A student who has been reinstated following academic dismissal.
- To graduate, all graduate students must have a grade point average of at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be in good academic standing.
Academic probation is cleared only when none of the above criteria apply and when the student achieves an overall grade point average of 3.0 as a graduate student at UTSA. Students on academic probation are encouraged to discuss their status with their academic advisors.
Academic Dismissal
Academic dismissal occurs:
- When a student at the graduate level earns a grade point average of less than 2.0 in any term.
- When a student at the graduate level earns a grade of "F" in any course.
- When a student at the graduate level is admitted on probation with conditions and fails to meet a condition.
- When a student at the graduate level who is on academic probation during a term would again be placed on academic probation under the provisions of academic probation set forth above. If, however, the student's UTSA grade point average for the term is at least 3.0, he or she will continue on academic probation.
- When a student at the graduate level is unable to pass an oral or written exam (such as the Comprehensive Examination or Qualifying Examination) required for the degree after the maximum of two attempts. Some programs may have more stringent requirements.
- When a student at the graduate level fails to make satisfactory progress toward the degree, as defined by University regulations and the regulations of the graduate program in which the student is enrolled.
Graduate Reinstatement
A student who has been dismissed academically may petition for reinstatement after one long semester (Fall or Spring) has elapsed from the date of dismissal. Under exceptional circumstances, a petition may be considered earlier. Students are required to complete a reinstatement packet along with a letter containing all explanations, recommendations, or doctors' statements in support of the student's request for reinstatement and submit them to the Dean of the Graduate School on or before June 15 for Fall Semesters, October 15 for Spring Semesters, or March 15 for Summer Semesters.
The Graduate School prepares the petition for reinstatement and submits it to the Department's Graduate Program Committee. The Graduate Program Committee will review the petitioner's letter and academic record and make a recommendation concerning reinstatement to the Dean of the Graduate School. If the Petition for Reinstatement is disapproved, the student may not file another petition until the following semester.
Graduation Dates
Degrees are awarded at the end of each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester. All degree requirements must be completed on or before the end of the term. Commencement ceremonies are held in December and May at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters. With the exception of doctoral students, students who graduate at the end of the Summer Semester may participate in either the May or the December Commencement ceremony. Doctoral students may participate in the December Commencement ceremony.
Doctoral students may participate in commencement ceremonies only after completing all requirements for graduation, including the successful defense of the dissertation and subsequent acknowledgement by the Graduate School of all required documentation. Specifically, a doctoral student intending to graduate in the Summer Term and who has not completed the successful defense of the dissertation and filed the appropriate documentation with the Graduate School may not participate in the Spring Commencement ceremony. Summer Term graduates are welcome to participate in the December Commencement ceremony following their Summer Term graduation.
Information regarding Graduation and Commencement is available at http://utsa.edu/registrar/graduation.cfm.
Applying for the Degree
It is the student's responsibility to officially apply for his or her degree by submitting an Application for Graduation online through ASAP. Students must read and follow instructions carefully to ensure the application is accurate and successfully submitted. When the application has been accepted, students receive a confirmation number. Students having problems submitting the application should contact Graduation Coordination at email@example.com.
While enrolled at UTSA, students who attend other colleges or universities are required to submit official academic transcripts to Graduate Admissions from every college or university attended at the end of the semester during which coursework was undertaken, even if courses have been withdrawn. This includes concurrent enrollment while attending UTSA. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the graduation application, cancellation of enrollment, permanent dismissal from UTSA, or other appropriate disciplinary action.
The following are deadlines for submitting an application for graduation. Dates are for the semester in which the student expects to graduate:
- September 15 for the Fall Semester
- February 15 for the Spring Semester
- June 15 for the Summer Semester
- Summer candidates wishing to participate in the May ceremony must apply by February 15.
Students who apply for the degree in a given semester but do not fulfill all requirements must file a new Application for Graduation online through ASAP on or before the appropriate deadline for the next semester in which they intend to graduate.
A student who completes all degree requirements but fails to apply for the degree may obtain a Letter of Degree Awarded from Graduation Coordination after the close of the semester in which all degree requirements are met.
Students who receive services from the University, including faculty supervision, during the semester in which they have applied to graduate must be enrolled for that semester.
Applying for a Graduate Certificate
It is the student's responsibility to apply for his or her certificate by submitting a completed Application for Graduate Certificate to the Enrollment Services Center no later than September 15 for the Fall Semester, February 15 for the Spring Semester, or June 15 for the Summer Semester (see Chapter 3, Graduate Certificates, in this catalog). The application of any student applying for a certificate after the established deadlines will be processed the following semester. The application form is located at http://utsa.edu/registrar/forms.html. Students with questions about the application should contact Graduation Coordination at email@example.com.
Academic Honesty
Ethical Standards
The University can best function and accomplish its objectives in an atmosphere of high ethical standards. All students are expected and encouraged to contribute to such an atmosphere in every way possible, especially by observing all accepted principles of academic honesty. It is recognized, however, that a large university will include a few students who do not understand, appreciate, or practice these principles. Consequently, alleged cases of academic dishonesty involving UTSA students will inevitably occur.
Academic or scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student, or the attempt to commit such acts. Academic dishonesty is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and is addressed in the UTSA Information Bulletin, Appendix B, Sec. 203.
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I cut the recipe in half and ate the whole portion for dinner. This is fantastic. Glad I didn't make the whole portion because I would have ate it all. This is definitely a keeper!! So easy to make and so delicious and tasty!
Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
From EatingWell: January/February 2008
Roasting isn't usually the first cooking method you think of for cauliflower but the results are quite delicious. The florets are cut into thick slices and tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and herbs. Wherever the flat surfaces come into contact with the hot roasting pan, a deep browning occurs that results in a sweet, nutty flavor.
108 Reviews for Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
This recipe was so great! I added fresh thyme and used fat free feta instead of parm. A meal in itself!! I will absolutely use this recipe again!
Delicious! I will definitely make again! So simple
best cauliflower recipe i have tried yet!
Great way to use cauliflower when it is on sale. Great for serving casual, for company, etc. Nobody suspects that cauliflower can be so tasty! My kids love it, what more can I say.


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This or that?
Buy designer digs or buy the less expensive option.
You decide. It's your money that you earned, but let's look at the options.
- Designer quality goods generally have, well, a higher quality. Nicer factories, more substantial garment construction techniques, higher quality fabrics and more luxurious blends are used, such as cashmere. Designer brands usually have specialty characteristics, such as seaming and fit, yanno, a little personality. You get the tag with the designer's name on it. "Hey, this was constructed and dreamed up by the imaginary, or imaginaries, under this brand that saw this as something worth constructing and associating their name with as a part of their intimate collection that fits within the brand's lifestyle and identity." I mean, some of my favorite pieces are designer, because they fit so damn well and have a story behind it.
- Off-brand, or "house" brands, generally use fabrics of lesser quality along with less strict quality control procedures. For example, your sweater may fall apart because a seam wasn't secured after one wear. You get something mass produced. It's not as unique or poorly made (see: Forever 21.) What's interesting is that if you look closely at a clothing line or when you walk into a store, you can tell if the store is pushing a product or a lifestyle. Is this store trying to sell me something? Or is this store trying to sell me a lifestyle, an identity, a sense of community— a story.
Left to right: Speckled jersey sweatpants by 3.1 Phillip Lim, $350; Salt & pepper sweatpants by American Apparel, $38; Shetland Varsity Letterman Jacket by Thom Browne, $1,298; Brown Varsity Jacket by Abel, $110.
$350 is a bit much for sweatpants. I totally agree, but do I want these? Absolutely.
Are they necessary? No way. But here is where the bridge splits and you can decide…
Left to right: Fairisle crewneck by CPO, $60; Fairisle shawl collar cardigan by Burkman Bros, $250; Gameday chinos by Bonobos, $88; Hayden pant by Theory, $195.
Certain designers cut their pieces in particular fits. Huge Boss suiting runs slim, so does Ben Sherman, A.P.C., D&G, Prada, etc. If you need a suit and you're built like a toothpick, you'll probably have to fork out the extra dough to get a suit that fits you well… off the rack, if you don't have time for a tailor. Same goes for chinos, sweatshirts and Lord, don't get me started on dress shirts.
Hear me out, there is nothing inherently wrong with designer brands, off-brands or mass-produced pieces, although some would argue in relation to relativism, ethnocentricism and ethics. Save it for a family meal.
Ultimately, you're the consumer and you have the choice.


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Google Spreadsheets wins the prize for the coolest new features launched this summer in Google's web applications.
The magical autofill lets you type the first elements from a series, select them, drag the fill handle (a small blue square) across the range that you want to fill and obtain the rest of the items automatically. It works for time series (days of the week, months), numerical series (arithmetical progressions), a combination between text and numbers (for example: type Q1, Q2 and Google Spreadsheets will add Q3, Q4 etc.) or dates.
You can also try entering related words, products, companies, countries and you may get surprising results; just press Ctrl while dragging the fill handle. It seems that autofill uses data from Google Sets. Look what I got when I typed "pop", "rock", "rap":
The other great new feature uses the "online" part from from "online spreadsheet". Now you can add data from many different sources available online: feeds, HTML files or simply text files (CSV/TSV). The data is automatically refreshed, although it's not very clear how often.
For HTML or XML files, you have to type an XPath expression to describe the data:
=importXML("URL","XPath expression")
For example, to get the Google search results for [live], you need to check the source code and notice that the class attribute has the value "l":
=importXML("http://www.google.com/search?q=live", "//a[@class='l']/@href")
There's a special function to import tables and lists from HTML files:
=importHtml(URL, element, index)
Element can be either "list" or "table", while the index tells an element's order in the page. Here's how to import all the definitions for [live] found by Google:
=importHTML("http://www.google.com/search?q=define:live", "list", 1)
To import structured text files, use this function:
This is especially useful if you want to import data from multiple CSV files available online.
Atom and RSS feeds can be imported using this function:
The function has an advanced form that lets you add only some of the items from the feed. For example, here's how to obtain the latest headline from New York Times:
=GoogleReader ("http://graphics8.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml", "items title", "false", 1)
If we couple these new additions with the two other functions that retrieve information from the web and consider that each published spreadsheet is available as a feed, it's clear that you can connect multiple spreadsheets and easily reference data available online.
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DIY Aquavit
Aquavit is a Scandinavian spirit that dates back to the 1500s. Much like gin, it's a neutral spirit flavored with botanicals—only caraway seed is the primary flavoring instead of juniper berries. Use aquavit instead of vodka in a cocktail recipe to add a bold and savory kick.
Note: Be sure to sample as you go to see if it's reached your ideal flavor. If you prefer an intense aquavit, let the spices steep for a longer amount of time—up to two weeks. Orange zest can be used in place of lemon, if desired.
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DIY Aquavit
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|Makes about 1 cup
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- 1 cup vodka
- 1 sprig fresh dill
- One (2-inch) strip of lemon zest, without pith
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 pod star anise
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
Put the vodka, dill, and lemon zest in a sealable glass jar. Seal and shake, then let steep at room temperature for one day. Remove and discard the lemon zest and dill.
Add the caraway seeds, star anise, and fennel seed to the infused vodka. Let steep at room temperature for an additional 2 days. If you'd like a stronger flavor, continue to steep for up to two weeks. When desired flavor is achieved, strain through cheesecloth. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.


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It looks like big news: flu or prolonged fever or taking antibiotics linked to autism in large study of 98,000 children. But let's take a closer look. First, the story, from NBC, which aired a report on Today:
Doctors trying to find some of the causes of autism put another piece into the puzzle on Monday: They found women who had flu while they were pregnant were twice as likely to have a child later diagnosed with autism. Those who had a fever lasting a week or longer — perhaps caused by flu or maybe by something else — were three times as likely to have an autistic child.
The study of 96,000 children in Denmark raises as many questions as it answers.
This story doesn't link to the study itself–something that science consumers would very much like articles to do–so you can find the abstract here; the article is paywalled.
What the authors did was take self reports from pregnant women during and after pregnancy in two telephone interviews. That's issue number one: It's self report, which is a cost-effective way to get information, particularly from a large population, but also is inherently unreliable. There was no clinical confirmation of an influenza infection, and people notoriously think they have the flu when in fact, they have a bad version of the "common cold." ETA: I also should note that the questions they asked the women never referred specifically to influenza.
The second issue has to do with the many statistical comparisons the authors made using the information they received. The more comparisons researchers make, the greater the chance that something will look significant when it's really just a chance result. Consider that famous p value cutoff of 0.05. That means that one time in twenty that value turns up, it's misleading in implying significance. The more comparisons you make, the more likely some difference will look important when it's not. It's possible to make certain adjustments to make up for this increasing likelihood, but the authors of the current Danish study did not make these adjustments, arguing that they didn't need to because it is "exploratory." ETA: In the end, they performed 106 comparisons and say in their paper that none of their statistically significant findings would have survived these adjustments and remained significant.
I'm not just making up these limitations. The authors themselves mention them. They write in their paper that "misreporting of influenza is likely to be considerable." They also note in the last sentence of their abstract that "The results may be due to multiple testing; the few positive findings are potential chance findings."
Results from other groups on the outcomes of fever or influenza infection during pregnancy are mixed. Some studies find no connection between infection during pregnancy and autism while others do. In fact, another Danish study from this same group looking at maternal infections across pregnancy found no association between any maternal infection and an autism diagnosis in the child. They did find a limited increased risk of having an autistic child for pregnant women admitted to the hospital for viral infection during the first trimester or having a bacterial infection in the second trimester.
In another study whose authors did confirm clinical influenza (rather than relying solely on self report), the researchers found no increased risk for having a child with autism for women who'd had influenza during pregnancy. Like the current findings, though, this group did confirm an increased risk for having a child with autism or developmental delay for women who had experienced "fever" during pregnancy. These authors also found that the risk fell to near-normal odds, however, if women took anti-fever medication. In this new Danish study, maternal fever in general, even very high fever, was not linked to an increased autism risk in the child, but a fever lasting seven days or longer was.
Other pathogens are known to affect prenatal brain development, so it's not novel to think that something as potentially virulent as an influenza virus could. But the information so far is mixed. It may be that a prolonged fever has an effect, but whether that's the fever or the agent causing the fever is an open question.
There's one thing that was clinically confirmed in this study that no one seems to have highlighted. In this population of 98,000 children born from 1997 to 2003, 976 were diagnosed with autism. That means 1% of this population, currently ages 8 to 14, has autism, a value very close to those emerging in many studies and to the latest estimates for prevalence among 8-year-olds in the United States.
Finally, if you're pregnant and worried, you can do three things. First, you can get a flu shot, which is recommended anyway for most pregnant women [PDF]. Second, you can find out more about autism, particularly from autistic adults, and learn that having an autistic child is not inevitably a tragic horrorshow that you need to stress about before you even know you'd have one [*see related comment below]. Third, you can enjoy the math in this quote via WebMD from study author Hjordis Osk Atladottir, who notes that "98% of the women in this study who experienced influenza or fever or took antibiotics during pregnancy did not have children with autism." In the NBC story, he's quoted as saying 99% didn't have a child with autism.
You can count me among the "flu-during pregnancy" population. I spiked a four-day 105 fever because of clinically proven influenza in my first trimester of pregnancy with our second son. But he's not the son who's autistic.


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Hilbert and UVC Welcome MIT to Men's Volleyball Conference
- Release Date:
- June 12, 2013
- Contact:
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- (716) 649-7900 ext. 333
ROCHESTER, NY – Massachusetts Institute of Technology will join the United Volleyball Conference starting in 2014. The Engineers who have been an independent team for the past two seasons will begin conference play immediately with the UVC.
"We are very excited to welcome MIT into the United Volleyball Conference," said Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. "As an exceptional academic institution and strong volleyball program this addition enhances an already outstanding men's volleyball conference."
The UVC, a conference that consists of 11 NCAA Division III institutions, completed its third season as an officially sanctioned single-sport conference in 2013. The America Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) consistently ranked seven UVC teams throughout the season in top-15 poll and Nazareth College and Stevens Institute of College each competed in the NCAA tournament with the Golden Flyers finishing as the runner-up.
"MIT is honored to be accepted as a member of the United Volleyball Conference," said Barb Bolich, Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator. "We are pleased to be associated with this collection of highly reputable and successful NCAA Division III men's volleyball programs."
MIT added men's volleyball as a varsity sport in 1986 and joined the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association where it was a member until 2003. The following season, Paul Dill took over the reins of the program as it began conference play in the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division. Under his direction, the Engineers made seven straight NECVA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the semifinals, were crowned New England Division champions twice, and collected 93 individual honors.
"We are extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to join arguably the premier Division III conference in the country," said Dill. "We look to add even more strength and depth to the conference and believe that our inclusion will be mutually beneficial to all members."
During Dill's 10 seasons at the helm, MIT has compiled a ledger of 245-95, which features nine straight 20-win seasons. The Engineers have maintained a regular presence in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III Men's Coaches Top 15 Poll, as they own a current streak of 37 consecutive weeks in the rankings. In addition, MIT has received five AVCA All-America selections and two Capital One Academic All-America awards.
The other 11 members of the UVC are Bard College, D'Youville College, Elmira College, Hilbert College, Medaille College, Nazareth, New York University, Penn State Behrend College, Stevens, SUNY New Paltz and Vassar College.
Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. With nearly 1,100 students, Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations. The college's engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship, and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities. The Hilbert Blueprint promotes a well-rounded student experience over four years – starting with the Foundations Seminar in the freshman year, followed by Sophomore Service, Junior Symposium, and culminating with the Senior Capstone. Hilbert has expanded its academic offerings with the college's first graduate programs and new Accelerated Degree Programs geared to adult learners.
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