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Gerard Cuomo loves to dance.
Until recently, however, the 70-year-old couldn't even do a two-step.
After having three heart attacks in the early 1990s, Cuomo's heart was severely damaged. The scar tissue that had formed around his heart left him easily fatigued.
"I felt like an old man," said Cuomo of Aventura. "I could barely climb the stairs. I could walk for about a quarter of a mile. Shopping at the mall — I wish I did not have to sit down all the time."
In May 2010, he participated in a University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's clinical trial in which doctors injected stem cells directly into his heart muscle. The stem cells, because they are not fully formed, have the potential to grow into different kinds of cells, internalizing information from their environment to determine their future growth.
The study found that the injections built up the healthy heart tissue and reduced scar tissue by 33 percent — a "dramatic improvement,'' said Dr. Joshua Hare, director of UM's Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute, which conducted the study with Johns Hopkins University. The new tissue remodeled the heart to look more like a healthy, football-shaped heart.
"This is a real example of 21st century medicine," said Hare, the Louis Lemberg Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division. "Without doing any specific manipulation, we didn't coax them, they knew where to go. They work in ways that make a lot of sense."
The results of the study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, were published in November by the Journal of the American Medical Association. Half of the 30 men enrolled in the study received injections of their own stem cells, while the other half got stem cells from a third-party donor.
"Using a donor is a huge convenience factor," Hare said. "We can store large quantities of the stem cells in a cell bank and use them whenever the need arises."
Cuomo's stem cells were extracted from his bone marrow. He had to wait about six weeks after extraction to have them re-injected into his heart. During that time, doctors cultivated and tested the cells.
Now, UM doctors are working to take their research a step further — combining bone marrow stem cells with stem cells taken directly from the heart. Preliminary results of heart/stem cell studies at the University of Louisville have been encouraging.
"The bottom line is, can we do something to further help patients?" Hare asked.
The research into stem cells dates back to late last century. Previously, once an organ was damaged from a heart attack, the scarring was permanent unless the patient underwent a heart transplant — a relatively rare procedure.
Doctors have studied embryonic stem cells as well as adult stem cells stored in the bone marrow, umbilical cord blood and body fat.
The Food and Drug Administration has not approved these stem cell treatments. Rather, researchers are trying to determine if this is a valid protocol for treating a damaged heart.
Cuomo said he would rather be enrolled in a clinical trial of a non-FDA-approved treatment than live the limited life he was living.
"I'd rather take the shot and have a better quality of life," he said.
Today, he enjoys daily long walks with his dog, Muffy, and has been on several cruises with his family.
"We didn't travel before I had the treatment," he said. "You are reluctant to travel when you feel gingerly about your condition."
Hare said it would take about five years to receive FDA approval if stem cells are cleared as a drug, perhaps less time if stem cells are approved as a non-drug.
"We are envisioning a time when this could become an established treatment," he said. "The point is that the results are very exciting and very promising."


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Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programs
The university created combined-degree programs to provide academically talented students an opportunity to complete a bachelor's and a master's degree in a shorter period of time.
The program allows you to double-count graduate courses toward both degrees, thus reducing the time it would normally take to graduate by a semester or more. The combined-degree program reduces the cost of both degrees and enhances your marketability for career advancement.
Combined program opportunities exist in most colleges and more programs are being developed each term. The colleges of accounting, agricultural and life sciences, business administration, dentistry, design, construction and planning, engineering, fine arts, health and human performance, journalism and communications, liberal arts and sciences, and nursing currently offer combined-degree programs.
Each graduate program determines its own qualifications for eligibility, and most include a minimum cumulative GPA requirement and a strong GRE/GMAT score.
Students who meet the combined-degree application requirements can enroll in 12 to 21 credits of approved graduate courses (depending on the major) during their junior and senior years. These credits will satisfy undergraduate degree requirements and, if admitted to graduate school at UF, they also will satisfy graduate degree requirements if the courses are completed with grades of B or better.
How to Apply
Meet with an academic adviser to determine whether your major or your department offers a combined-degree program. Qualified students can pursue the graduate degree outside the undergraduate major or department. Application normally occurs in the junior or senior year. If accepted, you must take the GRE the first semester of your senior year.
Financial aid is available for the graduate portion of the program. Undergraduate degree costs should be satisfied with existing financial aid such as Bright Futures and Prepaid Tuition. Bright Futures can cover the undergraduate costs of up to 12 hours of graduate courses that apply to the undergraduate degree. You are responsible for the difference in tuition between the undergraduate and graduate course rates. Prepaid Tuition can fund the first 120 hours. Graduate courses that apply toward the undergraduate degree are funded at the undergraduate rate, and you are responsible for the difference.
Accelerated Degree Programs
1. College of Dentistry Honors Combined BS/DMD Program
2. Junior Honors Medical Program
3. Master of Agribusiness
4. Master of Public Health
5. Master of Science in Management (for non-business majors)

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365: A Day In The Life
A journey through one year of my life, one photo at a time.
By Daniel Byrne
A Book showcasing all of my 365 photos of 2011! A photo a day for 365 days is a daunting task and proved to be much more difficult than I originally thought. This book showcases all of the photos through each month Starting on Jan 2, 2011 and ending on Jan 1, 2012. I hope you enjoy!
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|Conclusion of Watkins visitation hearing
Conclusion of Watkins visitation hearing (originally published 10-07-10)
Aaron Tebrinke
For the Star-Gazette
The hearing for grandparents visitation rights for Sidney Watkins concluded on September 29, 2010. This was a rare trial in the Beardstown Lincoln Courtroom and the setting was appropriate for this important case that would determine the future of Sidney Watkins knowing her grandparents.
Dale and Penny Watkins were seeking the right to visit Sidney and her mother would not allow them to see her. The law is usually on the side of the mother in this type of case, but the mother in this case is Jennifer Watkins and her husband Steven was killed while attempting to visit Sidney on a court ordered visitation.
This case was an emotional one that tested the grandparents visitation statute that gives the parent(s) the sole right to choose if the grandparents have any role in the life of the child when a visitation situation occurs.
Jennifer Watkins attorney questioned the expert witness Dr. Osgood, a qualified clinical psychologist with her PHD from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She testified about her psychiatric evaluation of Sidney Watkins concerning the grandparents visitation fight. Jennifer was interviewed with her daughter Sidney. The evaluation of Sidney was that she was developmentally an on-target child.
During the individual interviews with Jennifer she exposed the nature of the family conflict circumstances. "She (Jennifer) stated that she was opposed to the visitation because they (Dale and Penny Watkins) were 'trying to hurt her." Jennifer went on to claim that Penny had only seen Sidney a few times and there really was no relationship.
When Dale and Penny Watkins were interviewed by Dr. Osgood, they discussed their desire to meet Sidney. "My impression was that they were sincere, they wanted to be a part of her life. Both sides were giving different views of why there was conflict." The Doctor stated that Dale and Penny claimed, "Jennifer interfered and blocked their relationship".
Describing the visits, the doctor found there was a constant amount of conflict and blame was placed on the other party and nothing could be resolved. " Visits were very stressful for Sidney. There would be fighting in front of her." Osgood stated, "Very young children can have behavior problems from age 3 on when primary caregivers are in conflict with each other. The child feels like there is no one there to protect them."
In graphic detail Dr. Osgood described that Jennifer claimed that there was sexual abuse (Steven) and that was found to be completely untrue by a detailed investigation by DCFS. In a series of psychiatric evaluations it was revealed that Jennifer did not have anxiety or depression and that Sidney's developmental assessment was positive.
It was the opinion of Dr. Osgood that Sidney did not have any vivid memories, attachments, or bond to Dale or Penny. In defense of Jennifer, Dr. Osgood stated, "I don't think she did anything malicious by not allowing the grandparents visitation. She has her best interests in mind; she's not out to hurt Sidney." Although almost everything in Dr. Michael Treigger's psychiatric report told an opposite view, Dr. Osgood did not sway from her opinion that the grandparents do not need to be in Sidney's life for healthy developmental growth.
After a short break Mr. Metnick started his cross-examination. When asked to describe Penny's interview, she acknowledged, "The grandmother had been a caregiver that is confident, and responsible. She was genuine in her effort to obtain multiple visitation rights."
Dr. Osgood recalled, "Jennifer says that Sidney has no memory of her father and she doesn't recognize his photo." The cognitive skills of a child at three years of age should be able to form memories as well.
Jennifer shook her head vigorously in disagreement with Dr. Osgood's opinion that the grandparents provided meals and diapers for the visits.
Two opposing stories were evident: Jennifer restricted contact to the grandparents vs. the grandparents were not interested in contact with the child.
A disturbing fact was brought to light that Jennifer made the unfounded sexual abuse allegation when the child was two weeks old. DCFS made a full investigation that proved that Jennifer had made up the charges because Steven had served her with divorce papers. "Someone who would deliberately lie to position themselves in a custody case is a very serious situation," said Dr. Osgood.
Steven testified at trial during the divorce proceeding before he was murdered. Mr. Metnick read the murdered man's words from line 22 of page 130 in the deposition to describe what "naked baby time" was. "The few times I was able to change the baby I would exercise her legs and sing to her." Metnick confidently stated, " Based on what Steven was saying, nothing was inappropriate.
Metnick went on to ask Osgood about the 'Mr. Potato-Head exercise' that she preformed on Sidney. Sidney was able to recognize the family unit of mother, father and daughter with three Mr. Potato-Head dolls. When asked to name the dolls with her family's corresponding names she was able to easily associate Jennifer as the mother and herself as the daughter, but she did not associate the daddy with a name. When she was shown a photo of her father she called him "Joshy" a friend of the family. "She called the daddy Joshy."
Steven was killed the day before he was going to get overnight visits. Dale and Penny were trying to work on a relationship with Sidney, but were not allowed. This put Sidney in a very stressful situation that would break any human's heart. The doctor reluctantly pleaded, "What I hope for is a civil relationship between all three." She explained further, " It would be easy for Penny to have Jennifer arrested, there is no working relationship. I think that she is trying to protect her (Sidney) from that conflict. The visits are very painful for Sidney."
When asked if there was anything similar that could lead to a resolution Osgood said, "There are two different sides. It has been a constant for them."
At 1:35 PM the Circuit Court reconvened and the courtroom audience was asked to leave as Alexandria made her testimony. Around 2PM Penny took the stand for questioning. Penny composed herself to the best of her ability when she was asked the deeply emotional questions.
"I was a little uncomfortable that Jennifer only knew him for two years, she didn't know him before high school," she said when Penny was asked about her feelings towards Jennifer. She continued to say that Jennifer had all of the control in telling Sidney about Steven's life. Penny acknowledged the conflicts and said that she never started a fight. She also acknowledged that a professional should be present when they are reintroduced to Sidney in a safe environment.
"Alex asks me 'tell me stories about what me and Dad did.' Sidney needs that. I want her to look back in her memories and say, 'grandma and I did that.'"
An exhibit (that was attempted to be brought into the case) was a thumb-drive containing several home movies that Steven put together to document the beginning of Sidney's life with him. Penny said it contained many photos that Sidney needs to see to learn about who her father was and to know that he loved her. The thumb-drive contained images of her birth, in a Halloween costume, her first Christmas, wedding photos, and early baby photos. One of the photos was of Sidney playing on Steven's stomach. Goldberg objected to exhibit 31 because he was not given access to the thumb-drive before the trial to examine the contents otherwise known as a discovery violation. Although the photos and home movies were not allowed to be entered as evidence for the trial the judge asked how Penny would introduce the images of Sidney's father to her if given the chance. "Sparingly at first," she said. "She needs to see the photos." Penny described an example of Alex and Sidney playing together saying, " They are sisters."
Penny smiled brightly for the first time during the entire trial when she talked about being "the good-time person" as her role of grandma. "I get to do all the spoiling. My husband's role is exactly the same."
When Goldberg asked Penny if she had ever changed Sidney's diaper she said, "I wasn't allowed to change diapers, put her down, or feed her." Goldberg continued to ask if she thought Jennifer was a good mother. Penny looked at Jennifer and said in a calm delivery, "I still respect that she was my son's wife. Jennifer thinks she is a good mother. She is not what I would consider a good mother."
Goldberg pressed further with more emotionally loaded questions asking, "When did you tell Alex the Skinner's killed your son?" Penny answered, "I told her the day after Steven was murdered."
At 3:45PM Mr. Metnick started his closing arguments.
"Great emotion, great arguments and unkind words have been in this case," he started. "The thing that comes to my mind in this trial is that there is undisputed evidence that Jennifer was the provocateur. These hostile situations were caused by Jennifer are being rewarded." Further he added, "Obviously there was discomfort the first couple of months. He boomed across the courtroom, " She makes a bogus, vile complaint about the most despicable form of child abuse."
The man who needed to drive a motorized scooter to get into the courtroom lifted his wiry frame out of his seat to literally stand for his clients with a noticeably painful effort. "Steven died in the most awful way. Jennifer was non-cooperative with police and investigators and non-cooperative in giving Alex's belongings back." He went on to say negative inferences can be drawn in a civil case and (Jennifer) offered no evidence to support any of her claims and no one came to her defense as a character witness. He noted that in the previous trials there was plenty documentation about Jennifer's dislike of Steven.
Offering a glimmer of hope, Metnick stated, " Alex is a lovely and precocious child who is 'who she' is because of Misty Dirkson, Steven and my clients."
It is appalling that Jennifer is being rewarded by making all the visitations decisions. With Steven's death, she gets to decide that they (Dale and Penny) aren't good enough. Jennifer will not allow visitation without any reason." He finished his remarks by noting that in addition to the testimony they heard, the community showed support for his clients through Facebook posts on the internet. At 4:06 he ended by leaving the stunning visual that Steven was killed in Sidney and Jennifer's presence and that Jennifer has been obstructive to the investigation and visitation from that moment.
Mr. Goldberg defended his client in his final closing arguments by saying that simply, the law is the law. He read (in detail) previous cases that proved that in situations similar to this case that the parent can decide if the grandparents are involved in the children's life. "Our system is based on laws. The criminal justice system and civil justice system are separated and need to be separated." His final statement was that this is a private matter, not the decision of the court. "This is Jennifer's decision."
The final arguments on behalf of the Watkins family were made by Ms. Nelson, stating that court cases that Goldberg were referencing had no relevance in the case whatsoever.
Seconds after the Watkin's counsel's rebutting of Jennifer's council closing arguments, Cass County IL Circuit Judge Bob Hardwick, Jr. made the announcement that he had reached a decision.
"The law is no longer what is in the best interest of the grandchild, Sidney."
He went on to say "Each of the factors I have considered, so with that I have listened to the arguments of council, listened to testimonies by the other parties, experts, interested parties:...
A long motionless silence filled the room before he continued to speak.
"It is hard to believe that a case like this exists; this isn't a typical grandparents visitation case. Steven Watkins, as indicated, was murdered for doing exactly what Dale and Penny are trying to do today, which is visit Sidney Watkins.
We listened to (Dr.) Treigger, we listened to (Dr.) Osgood about what they heard from all the parties and they are exactly correct. They say that Penny's version is 180 degrees different from what Jennifer said. Each says the other is at fault. Each says the other is incorrect. My job is to look at the statute, follow the law, look over the facts and render a decision. I'll tell you that it is not pleasant position for me to be in. It's my job, so I'll have to do it."
With a pained look that never appeared on his face during the entire course of the trial he continued after another suspenseful long pause.
"Who should I believe in a situation like this?", he asked the courtroom. "Based upon the testimony I have heard, based upon the circumstances that I have heard, based upon the events that have transpired, I'm putting more credibility in Penny Watkins."
Hardwick continued stating that Jennifer readily admits that she denies visits. She's made allegations of sex abuse as soon as the divorce was filed. That makes her actions suspect. DCFS investigates it, finds everything to be unfounded. Apparently the allegations of sexual abuse were occurring just after birth, but she doesn't file anything until a year later or so makes her more suspect. Her excuse as to why she denied visitation is because Dale couldn't smoke or drink. Dr. Trieger said he could fix that. Jennifer says, 'No, I'm just not going to let them visit.' We have testimony from Ed Skinner saying that the (Shirley Skinner) bond could be the difference of $100,000 vs.$500,000, all they wanted was visitation. Ed Skinner says, 'Jennifer blew up.' That's exactly what it says. Jennifer would rather her own grandmother sit in jail rather than give up some visitation. We have the order of protection against Jennifer. We have Jessica Philips's unconverted testimony that Jennifer admitted to lying to DCFS and she would do whatever she could to keep her kids. We've got the obituary that was put into evidence. There is no testimony from anybody that obituary, which now shows Sidney's same as Weston, was done by Jennifer Watkins. We do know that Jennifer is whom the family relied on in regard to the death of her grandfather. Did she have anything to do with it? I don't know. I wish I did know. Mr. Cross yesterday did an excellent job of cross- examining Dr. Trieger establishing there was no evidence that Jennifer hasn't shown photos. There is no evidence that Sidney is depressed. There is no evidence that Jennifer is lying. There is no evidence that she is hurting Sidney. There is no evidence that she is trying to erase Steven from her life.
There is no evidence that is showing photos. There is no evidence that Jennifer is not lying. There is no evidence that this isn't hurting Sidney. There is no evidence that she is not trying to erase Steven from her life."
The judge moved his eyes directly towards Jennifer's face so that he was now speaking directly to her face. "Mr. Metnick said I can draw negative inferences. I do - I do draw negative inferences from the fact that that you did not testify, that you did not give your side of the story. I understand you did that and took the Fifth Amendment. I can draw negative inferences from that, and I am.
We see from the transcript from the trial in September 2008 that you denied visitation. Jennifer Watkins is calling the shots. November 25, 2008 where she knows, from the testimony that was heard from that hearing, that she sees her control slipping away. She could see her control slipping away, and that Steven Watkins is going to end up getting visitation, and then he was shot in the back of the head. Everybody in this room would like to know what's happened. But nobody knows because nobody is talking. Does that make everything you say, Jennifer, suspect? It does to me. Does it make denial of visitation unreasonable on your part? I think it does. Do I think there was relationship with Dale and Penny and Sidney? Yeah there was. You kept cutting that relationship down by not letting them have it."
"There is a presumption that a fit parent's action to the decisions regarding grandparents visitation are not lawful to the child's mental, physical and emotional health. Has that presumption been rebutted? It has. I think is has. There is an evil in you, Jennifer that I do not understand. There is an evil in you that has caused the problem that has got us here today. It's an evil that is going to harm this little girl unless Dale and Penny get some visitation." !Not a sound was heard by a single person in the courtroom. Not even a creak in the worn chairs that have been around since the Lincoln Almanac Trail.)
"Dr. Osgood is hopeful that the two of you will get along and be civil with each other both for the benefit for Sidney. I'm hopeful for world peace, but I am not naive enough to think it is going to happen. I am not naive enough to think from what I have seen here today that you are ever going to cooperate with Dale and Penny Watkins and give them some visitation for this child because I think in your narcissistic way that you want to be in control. You win this hearing you are in control. I'm absolutely convinced that is going to harm this little girl."
"Dr.. Trieger said that they have something to offer and Dr. Osgood said that they were sincere. Sidney needs to know them. She needs to understand her father and I am absolutely convinced from all I have heard here today, and from this whole process, that it is not going to happen unless they get visitation."
"Lastly, if they don't get visitation I'm convinced that her... I'm convinced that Sidney is going to have problems no matter what happens, but knowing her father through her grandparents will help her on some level."
(At long last, the order was made.) "I order that Dale and Penny Watkins have rebutted the presumption in their favor. I will order visitation. Dr. Trieger told me the visitation should start as soon as possible and it did not need to be supervised. I know that Dr. Osgood said that it needed to be done some time in the future, but not right now. Jennifer, I think you sold Dr. Osgood a bill of goods."
Judge Hardwick was equally quick to lay out the terms of the visitation so that the family could be re-introduced. "I'm going to order visitation to start out every Saturday for two hours; it's going to start this Saturday. The next three Saturdays will last six hours. Thereafter, Sidney will spend every other weekend with her grandparents." He ordered day-long visits each year on the day after Christmas. He also ordered half-day visits on June 13th the day after 'Sidney's birthday. Sidney will also spend two consecutive weeks every August 1-15. The exchange of Sidney will take place every time at the Beardstown Police Department.
Hardwick's final thoughts were as follows: "I know the grandparents visitation statute is new and untested, I can't help but that think that the purpose, the candor of that act, is to give relief, to help kids out of situations just like we have here today. It's my ruling, and that's it."
Goldberg asked the judge to hear him on an appeal, but was denied.
Jennifer had no comment for reporters.
Dale and Penny Watkins had their first visitation with three- year- old Sidney on Saturday, October 2nd. Sidney was taken by a court-appointed third party to the Watkins home in Chandlerville.


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Rotterdam Dining Room......The meringue on the Baked Alaska was rushed and tasted like soft serve, hardly any browning of the meringue. The fillet Mignon was more like a thick rib eye, but the shrimp was delicious. Room Stewards......We had two of the best on the ship, Haryanto (Harry) and Zaini. They were without a doubt the most friendly of the staff on the ship. They always had a smile, a hello and had time to chat. Hats off to both of them. Disembarking..........was insane. as we carried our own luggage we were in the last group to get off the ship. We were originally to disembark at deck 3 which was great as that is where our cabin was. There was problems and we were told to go to deck 2. Since everyone was going to deck 2 we waited it out and then came a staff person that said deck 3 would be available shortly. After 20-30 minutes we were directed to another area on deck 3, waited there another 20-30 minutes then directed back to the original area. By this time it was 10am, we found out that the computer that scans your ship card was not working. Common sense finally prevailed and we were just asked for out cabin number which they wrote down and we were finally off.
Excursions.........were fantastic. Took a small boat and saw whales, otters, eagles, seals and yes!!! a puffin. The day long cruising of Glacier Bay was beautiful and surpassed by expectations. This was on the pricey side but worth every penny. Sadly our excursion to Butchart Gardens was no where near the amount required to appreciate this spectacular area. The ship was in port (Victoria) only 4 hours. It took 45 minutes each way to get to and from the Gardens, we got back to the ship at 11:15 and it departed at 11:35. They could have just skipped this port and added more time at one of the others, either Ketchikan or Sitka.
Cabin, was spacious enough, we had an outside cabin with a large window. However the carpet had many stains and the old hair dryer was till there, that would burn your hand it got so hot. We eventually found the smaller one that was hidden way back in the top drawer of the vanity. The pillows were way too soft, needed 3 to get comfortable. The pillow top mattress's were very comfortable.


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International Programs
Every Linfield student, regardless of major or academic discipline, has the opportunity to study abroad during his or her time at the college.
Linfield believes so strongly in the importance of studying abroad that the College provides students three options for doing so, and even pays for the first round-trip airfare from Portland International Airport.
The courses completed while abroad as part of a Linfield program will count toward graduation. Scholarships and financial aid apply to the cost of the program.
Of the Linfield Class of 2011, 68 percent of students studied abroad. Open Doors 2010-11, a Report on International Educational Exchange, ranked Linfield 25th among the top 40 baccalaureate institutions in the United States in this category.
January Term – Four Weeks
For students seeking a month-long, course-intensive travel experience, the January Term each year provides the perfect opportunity to study away from campus. A variety of courses take Linfield professors and groups of 10 to 15 students around the world to study subjects' particular to those countries or regions. Courses change each year, but always cover a wide range of topics.
In January 2014, students will be studying:
- Art and Visual Culture of Catalonia, Spain
- Multiculutral Experiences in Education: Culture and Education in Puerto Rico
- Literary Biology of the Seas of Cortez (Mexico)
- Health Care in Kenya
- Island Health Care: Type 2 Diabetes in the Bahamas
- Traversing the Eulerial Trail (Russia, Germany and Switzerland)
- Italian Opera from Baroque to Verismo
- Traditional and Modern Health Care in Southeast Asia
- China's Solutions to Energy Issues in the 21st Century
- Religion and Politics in Turkey
- Island Economics: Natural Resources in Hawaiian Economic Development
Semester Abroad – Four Months
Many students elect to spend an entire semester abroad – becoming immersed in the culture and language of another country. Students studying Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish as a minor, as well as students majoring in Anthropology, Intercultural Communication, or International Business, are required to spend one semester abroad.
Linfield administrators and professors have worked hard to establish and organize programs that meet the College's academic standards and that will provide a safe and enjoyable experience for students. Countries and established programs on the list include:
James Cook University (Cairns, Townsville) and Deakin University (Melbourne, Warrnambool, Geelong)
Semester: Spring (February - June) and Fall (July - November)
Courses: Full range of courses, with a focus on natural and environmental sciences.
Housing: University arranged; students cook their own meals.
Austro-American Institute of Education (Vienna)
Semester: Fall (August – December)
Courses: German Language, Austrian Cultural History and Austrian Politics & Society
Housing: Host families with some meals.
Peking University (Beijing)
Semester: Fall (August – December) and Spring (February – June)
Courses: Chinese language and a range of courses taught in English. Internships with local businesses are also available.
Housing: University dorms with meals.
Costa Rica
Centro Cultural e Historico Jose Figueres Ferrer (San Ramon)
Semester: Fall (August – December)
Courses: Spanish Language, Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica, Community Service and History, Culture & Society of Costa Rica
Housing: Host families with some meals.
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito) and The Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (Galapagos)
Semester: Fall (August – December) and Spring (January – May)
Courses: Full range of courses (taught in Spanish). Courses on the Galapagos focus on environmental studies and biology.
Housing: Host families with some meals.
University of Nottingham (Nottingham)
Semester: Fall (September – January)
Courses: Full range of courses
Housing: On campus residence halls including meals
Centre International D'etudes Francaises and L'Universite Catholique De L'Ouest (Angers), American University Center of Provence (Aix) and Institute of American University (Avignon)
Semester: Fall or Spring (dates vary based on institution)
Courses: Full range of courses (taught in French).
Housing: Host families with some meals.
Nürtingen-Geislingen University (Nürtingen and Geislingen, near Stuttgart)
Semester: Spring (March-July)
Courses: Options strongly encouraged for students studying business, environmental studies and German. German language not required, but strongly encouraged.
Housing: Campus dormitories.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Semester: Fall (September – December) or Spring (January – June)
Courses: Full range of courses (taught in English).
Housing: International residence hall; students cook their own meals.
The National University of Ireland (Galway)
Semester: Spring (January – May)
Courses: Full range of courses, primarily in the humanities and social sciences.
Housing: Apartments arranged by Linfield; students cook their own meals.
Kanto Gakuin University (Yokohama), Rikkyo University (Tokyo), Aoyama Gakuin University (Tokyo) and Doshisha University (Kyoto)
Semester: Fall (KGU: August to December; Others: September - January), Spring (April to August)
Courses: At KGU, Japanese Language, Perspectives on Japan, Japanese Culture and Society and Japanese Political and Economic Institutions. At other institutions, students select from a full range of courses for international students (taught in Japanese).
Housing: At KGU, a combined host family and university housing; at others, university housing arranged by the university.
Yonsei University (Seoul)
Semester: Fall (August – December) and Spring (February – June)
Courses: Full range of courses (taught in English).
Housing: Residence halls; students cook their own meals.
New Zealand
The University of Canterbury (Christchurch), The University of Otago (Duneden) and The University of Waikato (Hamilton)
Semester: Spring (February – June) and Fall (July – November)
At Canterbury: marine biology and other sciences, humanities, New Zealand and Australian literature, and Antarctic and Pacific studies.
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Anyone grow mushrooms either for personal use or commercially?
I have been thinking about trying to grow Shiitake mushrooms for several years.
I have an excuse. CRS.
Re: Mushrooms
I almost tried it last year. Went to the extension agent and pick up alot of info. Also google searched and found a company in Wisconsin (I think) and bought a book and high speed drill to innoculate logs. Seems like the crucial item is keeping the logs at the correct moisture and sunlight. But looks like you can grow them about anywhere. What is it your wanting to know exactly. Greg
Re: Mushrooms
I'm in the same positon. Done research. Just looking for someone who has experience growing mushrooms. Or failure.
From my research I have everything I need except for the drill and the spore/supplies. I've sent for a catalog on supplies. If the supplies are not to expensive, I'd like to try on a small to very small scale for household use.
I have an excuse. CRS.
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Eugene- You do not need to buy a "Special high speed bit". Any bit of the correct diameter would work..for that matter when you are ready to innoculate, should be around late Feb. or March, I'll send mine to you. It really didn't cost much, but it is small and will ship easily . It is suppose to fit in a small hand grinder.
Last year I waited too long before cutting my logs. Sap was already going up. Just one of my many goooofs last year Good luck..Greg
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Really? You just like to see your words in print?
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When "winners are selected at random" I think its a fair question to ask why the reporter mentions nothing about what was read.


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4.2/5 rDev +6.6%
A Nice place, dark wood, exposed brick, odd stuff above the bar to look at. Was crowded on the Sat. late afternoon I visited, mostly college kids but not rowdy. It's a bar, not really a "bring the kids" kind of place.
Q: One of the beers may have been a bit old, but still enjoyable, that's the down side to loads of taps.
S: We were well taken care of, didn't quiz the staff but they seemed to know at least a bit about their offerings.
S: This is where the place shines. As others said, this isn't going to give the major Austin beer spots a run, but they must have the bast selection in town. You are sure to find something you want to drink.
Beers were about 3.50 a pop for the pint sizes.
I'll be back.
01-31-2010 14:35:58 | More by HardTarget
4/5 rDev +1.5%
If you're visiting San Marcos, you'll find that most bars here will provide a decent selection of local beers. However, for an overall selection of craft beer and imports, this is absolutely the best place in San Marcos.
Atmosphere: a good mix of restaurant and bar. the decor and noise level is more reminiscent of a bar, but the size and menu is more like a restaurant.
Food: my girlfriend and i both loved our meals. the hamburgers are great.
Selection: there is something here for anyone, no matter how many beers you've had.
Service: the staff seemed to be very patient and king, though slow at times, which generally doesn't bother me too much though.
08-20-2011 20:24:03 | More by AdamBear
3.51/5 rDev -10.9%
I went here for a beer and some food with a friend who had been here before. It is a college hangout for the University here, but it is certainly not a typical college dive bar. It is clean and has a decent pub/sports bar decor, but it is a little crowded and loud for my taste. The food was decent bar fare, but nothing special. For instance, their "traditional" English Pub Fish & Chips was really fish fingers.
As a sports bar, its 40 or so taps give it an above average beer selection. However, for a BA member looking for anything special or hard to find, you will be disappointed. The beers on tap were all very mainstream craft beers. Lots of US pales and IPAs; a few British, German and Belgian styles, but all were the well-known, easy to find examples. My buddy is somewhat of a beer novice, but enjoys IPAs, so to him the selection was perfect. I found it wanting. The wait staff were not knowledgeable on beer. The beers I had were fresh and it seemed the tap lines were well maintained. Prices were reasonable.
Overall, this was a so-so place to me. On the plus side were the young, happy crowd, cleanliness, well-maintained beer equipment and price. On the minus side were the lackluster food, lackluster beer selection and lackluster beer knowledge of the staff. I suspect it is above average for the town, but not worth seeking out for a serious beer advocate.
06-07-2014 15:21:33 | More by Radome
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3.68/5 rDev -6.6%
Landed here after spending the day on the San Marcos River. Grub was needed and provided as standard bar faire. 'Hell burger' was touted as being hot, but I barely got any heat off it despite being stacked with jalapeno's, bummer. Bartender was highly energetic, professional, and busy. He knew his shit, and if he didn't the bar backs were great help. I'm giving the selection a lower score just cause I know the town gets much better (see Yellow Store review.) When we were there this last weekend it was a gateway selection at best. Nothing hoppy/malted/yeasty/sour, just middle of the road brews on tap. ie, New Belgian, Spatan (which was out) Carlsberg, Guiness, Harp, Bass, Stella, Bud, Light, SN summer fest, SN PA, Two BBC/Sam Adams offerings, Harpoon IPA, Maredsous 8. Bottles were all 750's minus a Lendimans Frambois. And from memory all were either Unibroue or Mortgatt offerings (La Fin, Maudite, Ephemere, Trois Pistoles, Duvel, Maredsous.) Oh, and Delirium Tremens was in full stock.
Atmosphere was a dive sports bar, almost every tv had soccer or baseball on, with a lone one showing some reality tv show. Smokey, and stale smoke smell lingers in the place, so along with the dusty junk trinkets and dark wood of the interior, I was digging the feeling.
06-08-2009 22:05:01 | More by ballewblake
3.95/5 rDev +0.3%
Went to the tap room when I was in town to visit a friend. This bar has a very old feel to it. Taps are hung up on the walls around the bar. The size of the place isn't really that big. The bar is basically in a big square room. It was pretty busy when we went on a Friday night, but I was told that it was the busiest they have ever seen it. They have about 20-30 beers on tap and about as many in bottles. I'd say the selection was lacking when comparing it to The Flying Saucer or The Ginger Man, but it was still a good selection. I was very happy to see Harpoon IPA. Excellent beer. I had a hamburger when I was there. Very good hamburger for a bar. I was pleasantly surprised. The beer is priced about as you would expect, but the food was a tad steep, but not too outrageous. I think a burger and fries was about $8. Overall a very enjoyable place. If you find yourself in San Marcos it's definitely worth checking out.
02-05-2009 03:22:54 | More by Bagman007
3.85/5 rDev -2.3%
If you love great beer and great burgers this place is a must. the burgers are amazing, the works burger is by far the greatest burger of its kind and has a little bit of everything a burger lover could want on a burger.
Beer selection is pretty good, they have a lot of good beers on tap, alot of imports, and a few craft brews. It would be great if they would add some more micro/craft brews to their selection that they have on tap, this would definetly send this place over the top. Only other downfall is the smokey atmosphere.
Great place to go watch sports and meet up with old college buddies and talk about how much you miss being in college. Bottom line this place kicks ass and if you are around the San Marcos area and want to get some good grub and a good pint or two, or three, go downtown to the square and stop in the Tap Room. Enjoy!
07-26-2010 18:15:36 | More by CONOR8832
4.15/5 rDev +5.3%
I really love this place, it has the atmosphere of a good pub, and the food of a fine burger joint! :). Their service was great when Jenny was around but since then it has declined a bit. They are more than willing the fill your beer but are a bit slow on the check. Nonetheless this is probably the best burger in most of Texas in my opinion.
Try the Guacamole Queso burger or the Hell Burger. Also enjoy their 50 beers on tap and their 10 blends. This does not include their bottles.
They also have a card that you can check off beers and win a t-shirt and plaque by finishing. Check it out. Only costs about 350 dollars in all xD.
10-21-2009 03:10:31 | More by Spineypanda
3.55/5 rDev -9.9%
The place seems to be a popular place for the locals to go to. I wanted to go to a place where I could get decent beer while grabbing some grub. I stumbled on this place online while trying to find a place.
I only came here once, and only had a burger. It was decent, and it is a typical pub food I expected to get. The beer list is respectable, but I'm spoiled by Draughthouse, Flying Saucer, and couple other places in Austin. With that being said, I still would come here if I was in town again. The beer selections are reasonable with most of the draught choices being a bit typical of what you see. They do have some bottles that aren't' as common, which is a nice for a little college town as San Marcos... (Little? Maybe not...I don't know. It feels small opposed to Austin!)
I liked their Beer and Burger special! I think it's a great idea that they had it.
08-30-2011 01:51:24 | More by 2xHops
4.25/5 rDev +7.9%
While this place may not have the selection that some other places do, nor does it brew its own beer, it is a staple of the City of San Marcos. The first thing you notice when you get there is that it is loud and dark. It's a hangout for all the twenty-something at Texas State University; althought, that is by no means exclusive as I have seen many a professor walk in with students.
At any point, they have about 40 specialty beers on tap and about another 10 or 15 in bottles. They also have the usual domestics like Coors and Budweiser. Always have a second beer in mind from the tap, especially if you come in at the later part of the night, because they might be out of it. (They always seem to run out of Fat Tire, and others by New Belgium.) The food here is great my personal favorites are the burgers (any of them) or the fish and chips, and I hear that their ribs are tops. The service here is real hit and miss. Most of the times it's good enough that you won't notice if they're a little slow, but the big screen TVs showing the big games usually help with that. On the other hand, you can have your waitresses switched on you and your food order lost, but not to worry, if that happens, and it takes an hour to get your food, it will probably be on the house, this happened the last time I went there (May 2006).
The serving staff is exclusively female, and they are, for the most part, very friendly and very attractive. The prices here aren't too bad, for two people you can have four beers, two burgers and some fries for about $23-$26, depending on what you drink and their "regular" 1/2 pound burgers. They have a special group called the "World Travelers Club" in which they give you a card to be punched with the number of beers that are being served, and if you drink all the different draught beers, beer blends and specialty bottles, you will get a T-Shirt and plaque with your favorite saying engraved on it.
All in all, I find that this is the best place in San Marcos to come and enjoy a couple of pints and some good food with friends. Although, the place is noisy and the service is hit and miss, it is hard to do much better in this town with its selection of pool halls and shot bars where the most exquisite beer they serve is Shiner, not that I have a problem with Shiner.
05-21-2006 14:48:23 | More by cryptonomiciosis
4.15/5 rDev +5.3%
I'm wrapping up my grad degree at State and have found myself falling in love with the town that has craddled me through this painful process. Tap Room is one of those havens that I regularly find myself in with little excuse. They have the best burgers in town, in fact I've never had anything I didn't like at the place period. Any time I have a friend come into town it is my default place to take them and show off the city. It's no Flying Saucer or Gingerman like you'll find in that larger sefl-indulgent city 30 miles north of us, but Tap Room has around 35+ taps flowing on the reg. You'll also find big national seasonals like Sam Adams Winter Lager next to delectable locals like (512) Pecan Porter (best seasonal I had this winter) and Real Ale Coffee Porter. I just ate there a few minutes ago with my wife and spent $23 including tip on two burgers, a basket of fries, and two beers, one of which was a 23oz Dogfish Head 60min IPA. I think that's a hell of a deal. The mushroom swiss burger is the best burger I've ever had, no doubt, and I generally don't eat red meat. Give it a go.
*Positive: Thursday- buy a burger get a free beer.
*Negative: if you go there after 4pm the place is a smoke pit. Be warned- you will leave smelling like a 1950's high school teacher's lounge.
01-22-2011 20:17:14 | More by VintageNumber4
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3.25/5 rDev +16.9%
09-02-2014 01:50:49 | More by slackt
Ontario (Canada)
3.75/5 rDev +34.9%
06-16-2014 01:06:23 | More by DarrenBrule
New Brunswick (Canada)
2.75/5 rDev -1.1%
05-18-2014 06:30:22 | More by DreamDeath
Alberta (Canada)
3.25/5 rDev +16.9%
02-17-2014 17:22:22 | More by Fader
Ontario (Canada)
2.5/5 rDev -10.1%
01-05-2014 00:33:22 | More by boszormeny
British Columbia (Canada)
1.5/5 rDev -46%
11-21-2013 08:25:57 | More by Erik-P
Quebec (Canada)
2/5 rDev -28.1%
10-29-2013 13:02:42 | More by Whatup14
Ontario (Canada)
4.09/5 rDev +47.1%
This is one of my favorite Molson products besides Molson M. Also, this beer will not give you the terrible Molson Mudslides like Canadian will.
This beer pours a cloudy golden colour.
Smell is very neutral. not potent, but not weak.
Taste is a perfectly balanced wheat. Some wheat beers are sweet, but not this one. Perfect.
Mouthfeel is great. Very smooth with the right amount of carbonation.
Overall I was very happy with this beer. Would purchase this before most European offerings.
10-14-2013 22:12:15 | More by Subliminal64
Ontario (Canada)
2.63/5 rDev -5.4%
Serving Type - 473ml can poured into a weizen glass.
Appearance - Looks like a what beer. Cloudy, golden straw coloured, pored with 2 fingers of bright white head which unfortunately dissipates quickly. A bit of lacing is left behind.
Smell - Smells like a wheat beer. Definitely smelling some wheat in there. Rather bready smelling.
Taste - Does not taste like a wheat beer. Uhh. not a lot of wheat here. None of the typical cloves and bannanas and spices you'd get from other offerings. Sort of tastes like wheat-y molson canadian. It's really not that bad for what it is. But it is that bad for a wheat beer.
Mouthfeel - Extremely light, medium carbonation, crisp finish. Refreshing but watery.
10-04-2013 02:01:40 | More by IdeaSpeeder
Alberta (Canada)
2/5 rDev -28.1%
09-30-2013 01:28:23 | More by Cidius
New Mexico
2.69/5 rDev -3.2%
Medium sized white head settles into a decent lacing above a cloudy pale straw golden colored beer.
Light aroma of standard wheat beer smells, light lemon, light wheat, and lighter washed out spices.
Lighter tasting wheat beer, with some washed out wheat and lighter yet on some yeast tastes.
Light dry aftertaste without much taste remaining with this light bodied beer.
A very light tasting wheat beer from Molson.
09-23-2013 20:17:20 | More by LXIXME
Ontario (Canada)
2.25/5 rDev -19.1%
09-08-2013 18:42:18 | More by irishkyle21
Ontario (Canada)
3.5/5 rDev +25.9%
09-06-2013 11:27:44 | More by beerhunter13
Alberta (Canada)
2/5 rDev -28.1%
08-20-2013 02:20:31 | More by FadetoBock
Ontario (Canada)
2.75/5 rDev -1.1%
08-18-2013 23:22:41 | More by WillAndSarah
Ontario (Canada)
2.75/5 rDev -1.1%
08-01-2013 05:00:17 | More by randallpink
Quebec (Canada)
2/5 rDev -28.1%
07-31-2013 03:03:04 | More by LarryAppleton
Ontario (Canada)
2.91/5 rDev +4.7%
473 ml can poured into a pint glass. Picked up a single can from LCBO for $2.35 CDN.
Appearance - Fairly effervescent, with clear golden color. Creamy and mountainous 3 fingers of head was extremely white, but didn't hang around too long. Still a good looking beer.
Smell - Grassy notes a few bready malts. Wheat unsurprisingly, but everything is very subdued and washed out. Nothing unpleasant here, but nothing terribly inspiring either.
Taste - Basically tastes light a very light wheat beer would, without much any sweetness that would be picked up in a true witbier. Fairly bland and leaves a slight bitter aftertaste. It is what is expected since it is Molson Canadian with a stronger wheat focus.
Mouthfeel - Thin feeling with good thirst quenching abilities. However comparing to a witbier is unfair since it really lacks the wheat relatively speaking. Light bodied as well.
Overall - Not a bad brew, but this really doesn't suffice if you're trying to introduce someone to new beer styles since it stylistically still very similar to Canadian.
07-30-2013 16:28:33 | More by DenisKolkin
3.25/5 rDev +16.9%
07-14-2013 05:57:08 | More by brandon911
Ontario (Canada)
1.25/5 rDev -55%
07-13-2013 22:03:11 | More by Will12
Ontario (Canada)
2.31/5 rDev -16.9%
Pours a pale piss yellow colour with a huge four finger head that quickly dissipates into nothing. Smells like corn, wheat, lemon and straw. Tastes pretty much like it smells. Mouthfeel is smooth. I'll give it that. Overall, a decent Molson product, but a beer I won't be seeking out again.
06-29-2013 20:38:33 | More by slitherySOB
New Brunswick (Canada)
2.25/5 rDev -19.1%
06-27-2013 17:28:06 | More by CurtisD
Ontario (Canada)
3.25/5 rDev +16.9%
Appearance: It's slightly cloudy, but not overtly so as you can still make out the other side of the glass. The carbonation in the body is steady, and it did produce a finger and a half of head. No lacing though, and average retention.
Smell: Straw like lage smell blended with a light tone of citrus and wheat malt. Warming doesn't really help it either way. Nothing special, but nothing bad.
Taste: A sweet lemon citrus starts us all before it is slowly and steadily overtaken by straw like lager malt. There's not anything more to say. It's brilliant in it's simplicity, but leaves you wanting something a bit more.
Mouthfeel: Transitioning is good, carbonation is a little lax, the light lemon aftertaste is nice but the crescendo of the beer is a bit odd. The good slightly outweighs the bad.
Drinkability: Yeah, it's pretty good but it's a strange beast. It walks an odd line between wit/light lager and hefe/real lager. Not quite as light as it should be given it's fairly simple flavour, but still an easy summer drinker.
Final Thoughts: Certainly nothing to write home about, but nothing overtly bad on this one. It pretty much does what standard Canadian does, only a little better, and that being a benchmark for what is average.
06-25-2013 02:14:09 | More by TheHammer
New Brunswick (Canada)
3/5 rDev +7.9%
06-20-2013 17:17:32 | More by Ivanhoes_Backpack
Newfoundland (Canada)
1.75/5 rDev -37.1%
06-20-2013 02:17:05 | More by cam477
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This drum support roller includes one drum roller and two bearings. Most dryers use two drum rollers, and is recommended to change both at once.
This part is used to help the belt to rotate the drum.
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:1- 2 hours
CustomerKevin from Rineyville KY
My friend Saeed did the repair (which was really maintenance) for me. What I really want to communicate is how WONDERFUL it is to use PartSelect for folks like us living overseas and keeping alive an ancient gas dryer (not available in Morocco and infinitely cheaper than electric). We don't have a local Maytag parts dealer, so we feel lucky to have this option of using the diagrams to order exactly what we need to keep our economical and efficient gas dryer going.
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Level of DifficultyEasy
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
CustomerJohnJohn from Trumbull CT
The actual promlem was the blower fan blade I also replaced the belt and other moving parts just because ! The only thing needed to do from the back is remove the 4 screws holding a metal plate on the lower right to gain access to the belt tensioner. EVERYTHING else is done from the front Don't learn the hard way (I did). Part Select was wonderful.
Level of DifficultyA Bit Difficult
Customerrobert from Malta NY
Followed the directions which were included with the parts - this was a washer dryer combo and found it easier to remove the tension spring on the the idler roller assembly to set the belt in place and then re attach the spring to the frame body.
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsNutdriver, Screw drivers
CustomerSarah from Corrales NM
watch the video. drum roller failed(noise) but looking at the rest of the dryer I desided to replace belt(cracking) and front guides(worn through in places) also discovered it wasn't mice making nests in dryer it was stuff coming through where light protective lense should have been. The video is better instruction than I could give. Thanks.
Time to do repair:30 - 60 mins
CustomerDave from Columbia Station OH
1st watched videos on making repairs on installing drum support roller kit,front glide kit and replacing tumbler belt.These repairs took approx 30 minutes but, didn't stop the rumbling. Went to a blog site that stated if these repairs didn't stop the noise I should take the tumbler belt off and see if the noise is coming from the motor area it was and further investigation revealed it was the plastic blower wheel,the flat spot on the blower shaft had worn out causing the blower wheel to rumble and vibrate. This repair took 15 minutes after watching the video on blower wheel repair. Runs better then new.
CustomerChris from MArietta GA
If your dryer is making a rumbling noise, change the blower wheel. It's plastic and the heating and cooling cycles causes the keyway in the plastic to give out and the wheel just spins causing the noise and the slower dry time. The other parts I replaced see below. Like many other repairs, remove screws below dryer door. Mark all wires and locations for re-assembly. Next remove front tumbler/lint screen assembly (4 sheet metal screws 2/L 2/R. Work belt off back of tumbler and remove. Use flathead screw driver to release tabs that hold felts on both front and back tumble supports. Make sure you know rotation of tumbler and install new felts so the overlap goes in direction of spin. Use a drum stick or 3/8 ratchet extension, something dull and flat to press tabs back down on felts. A screwdriver could slip off and tear cloth. Next drill out heads of the rivets on the glides and remove teflon glide and cork backer. Make sure all rivet material is removed front and back. Install new cork and glide. Rivet one side back in, then the other. Repeat on 2nd glide. Re-assemble dryer. Super smooth, super quiet.
ToolsNutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench(Adjustable)
CustomerMichael from Brighton MI
I wasn't sure how to access the belt inside so I went online looking for a diagram. I came accross the PartSelect website and found the awesome video instructions on how to disassemble, change each part and reassemble everything. I discovered I had a broken belt and the drum rollers were bad. I ordered the parts from PartSelect on a Wednesday and they arrived on that Friday. I started the repair on Saturday morning and following the video repair instructions a couple hours later my dryer was back in business for a very reasonable dollar amount. Thanks to PartSelect for making my repair so much easier!!
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench(Adjustable)
CustomerRonald from Aliquippa PA
Remove front panel, front drum support, remove belt, drum, blower cover, spring clip, blower cover, blower wheel assy.Ordered new parts on line, came in two days, good service. Cleaned out all lint and installed new parts in reverse order.
CustomerGERALD from ALBUQUERQUE NM
Followed the instructions supplied with parts. My wife was so happy and the repairs were easy.
CustomerJeffrey from Gloucester VA
Removed the front of the dryer and the vent assembly that held the drum in place. Removed the drum and cleaned the interior of the dryer with vaccum cleaner. I then oile the drum rollers which were starting to get dry and squeeky. Slipped new belt over drum and re-installed the drum vent assembly and then the fron of the dryer. Opened the rear access of the dryer and completed the installation oc the belt over the motor drive pully and idler wheel. Returned dryer to working location and tested - all was well. Note - the installation instruction that came with the belt are not clear on having to open the rear access panel. The directions made it sound like you can actually do everything from the front side - not likely unless you have 4 foot arms the size of broom sticks! Once I open the rear and could actually see the motor and idler pulley it was easy to finish.
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
CustomerBrian from Palm Harbor FL
Removed two screws on bottom of front panel. Lifted bottom of front panel, it then it dropped down and was moved to the left side. Removed 4 socket screws and removed drum front cover. Replaced felt strip, removed belt and replaced. Replaced two idler pulleys in back. Removed blower housing front cover, removed blower wheel and replaced. Installed front drum glides after drilling out rivets from the old glides. Vacuumed entire inside thoroughly and reassembled.
ToolsScrew drivers, Wrench(Adjustable)
CustomerNorah from Philadelphia PA
Previous entries about how to change the belt were very helpful. It's true; the instructions included with the replacement belt are very helpful and accurate. I decided to pull the tumbler out in order to be able to see the motor and pulley. I then read the directions a number of times so that I was sure I understood how to loop the belt around the motor, pulley and tumbler; knowing that I would need to put the tumbler back in and then "work blind" by feeling the loop of the belt and work it around the motor and pulley. To prepare for this, I taught myself how to loop the belt first by looking at the motor/pulley and referring to the instructions. Then, I tried it a number of times with my eyes closed, in anticipation of not being able to see what I was doing once the tumbler was back in place. When I was sure I could loop the belt with my eyes closed, I replaced the tumbler, slid the belt over the tumbler as instructed and reached back under the lower-left portion of the dryer to loop the belt around the motor and/pulley. I had it within a couple of tries. Note, it was imperative to pull up on the pulley to its maximum with my right hand in order to be able to complete the loop around the pulley with my left hand. Once I was sure I had the belt in place, I reassembled the front of the dryer and then took off the back access panel to spot-check the placement of the belt around the motor and pulley. I'd done it correctly. Additional note: while I had the tumbler out, I sprayed wd40 on the rotors since they have been sounding kind of "grindy". I wiped excess from the rubber surface of the rollers and surrounding areas. It worked like a charm and now the dryer is quieter than it has been since I inherited with the house I bought -4 years ago.
ToolsSocket set
CustomerMarcella from Lake in the Hills IL
We had to take the tumbler out because we needed to see where the pulleys were. The directions for threadiing the belt around the idler pulley and motor pulley weren't clear. It took us quite a while to figure out that the belt had to be threaded back into the left side of the motor pulley after it was guided around the idler pulley. Once we figured that out, the directions made sense.
ToolsNutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Customerjose from miami FL
Removed the screws that hold the front panel, removed the two screws tha hold the top lid. Then removed the four front screws that hold the tub in place. Placed the belt around the tub 1.5 inches from the back screws on the tub where dark tracks from the old belt was showing. After that I secured the tub in place by mounting the front panel that holds the tub in place with the four screws. Then opened a small rear panel that has four screws and placed the belt around the motor as shown on the diagram where the belt came in. It was easier doing it from the rear where I could see the motor.
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsPliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
CustomerTeong from Cordova TN
I happened to come across a repair story posted by Wayne From Minneapolis MN about how he reinstalled the tumbler, plugged the dryer in, and started it up but forgot the belt and realized that it was the blower wheel that was loose on the shaft. As soon as I read that, I said, "Yes! that's it!" So I ordered the blower wheel and a belt. I decided to replace the belt since I saw it was slightly frayed. After all, the dryer is almost 20 years old!First, switched off the power to the dryer or disconnect it from the outlet. Took the front panel off by removing the two screws near the bottom of the dryer. Pulled the bottom of the panel out and the two clips on the top just disengaged easily. Be careful, there are two wires connected to this panel. Just rotated it to the left and let it rest vertically. If need be, the two wires can be removed easily. Next, I removed the four screws to take out the front tumbler and the tumbler. Set them aside. Then I removed the belt. You might want to pay attention as to how the belt goes around the motor pulley and the idler pulley before removing the belt.After nearly 20 years, I'm surprised that it wasn't full of lint and dust. Gave it a good vacuuming and clean up.Next, I removed the blower cover, the retaining ring, the hub clip, and the blower wheel. Installed the new blower wheel, hub clip, and here's the challenging task without the proper tool - putting the retaining ring back on the shaft! It took me about 5 minutes to put it back on the shaft with a small flat-head screw driver and an awl. Reinstalled the blower cover. Next, I put the new belt over the pulleys and loosely hung the belt on the back tumbler to hold it up. Then I put the tumbler back in and worked the belt over the tumbler. I let the belt sat in the groove of the tumbler first and then when the tumbler was in position, I worked the belt over the two pulleys in to the proper position. Then I moved the belt to strap over the top of the tumbler. At this point, I just rolled the tumbler with my hand when part of the belt was out of the groove and on top of the tumbler. The motion took care of getting the rest of the belt out of the groove and on top of the tumbler as it should be located. Reinstalled the front tumbler and then the front panel.Powered it back up and started the dryer and viola! the rumbling noise was not to be heard. Just like it used to sound - a low humming noise. Thanks Partselect.com for the helpful repair stories and the speed in getting the parts to me.
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Holiday from Hell on Oriana after virus hits hundreds
3:35pm Friday 14th December 2012 in Health By Luke Tugby, Senior reporter
"THE HOLIDAY from hell" is how passengers have described their voyage on a Southampton-based cruise ship after hundreds were struck down with norovirus.
It left scores of passengers on board Oriana facing daunting medical bills of up £3,500, while many were confined to their cabins, unable to see some of the Baltic cities on the cruise, including Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Oslo.
Some holidaymakers compared the experience to being in prison, as they returned to Southampton today.
Bosses at P&O Cruises, which is owned by parent company Carnival, have today issued a grovelling apology to passengers and pledged to refund all medical expenses they incurred while on board.
But many have now vowed to lodge bids for further compensation, after claiming their holiday was "ruined".
Mary Ellcone, 66, from Portsmouth, who was travelling with her partner, John Cross, 74, said: "It's been the holiday from hell to be honest.
"They left us letters when we got on board explaining about norovirus and that procedures were in place. The fact that they knew it was on board before we got on and still let the ship sail is terrible.
"The one trip we wanted to go on more than any other was to Copenhagen to see the Christmas market and we had to cancel that.
"We got that refunded but we paid £500 each for the holiday so we will be putting in a claim to P&O."
Pete Baker, 67, from Grantham, in Lincolnshire, told how he thought his wife Carol was having a heart attack when she was struck down by the virus.
Mr Baker said: "We set sail on the Tuesday and on the Thursday we went to the theatre and three-quarters of the way through the performance my wife collapsed in the chair.
"I thought she was having a heart attack or a stroke. It was terrifying. The next thing I know she started vomiting and just covered herself from head to toe."
Mrs Baker was taken to the medical unit on board the ship, before returning to her cabin with her husband.
But she said their room was not thoroughly sanitised by P&O staff - and hit out at the room service she received during the 48 hours she was confined to her cabin.
Mrs Baker said: "You would wait for hours to get something to eat and when it eventually came it was awful.
"I've never been to prison but I'm sure they get better meals there.
"You were made to feel like you were an inconvenience to them. They couldn't cope with it."
Dennis and Sandra Pearce
Sandra Pearce, 56, whose husband Dennis contracted the virus, said: "We could hear people vomiting in other cabins next door and above. All you could hear was people crying and screaming.
"If anyone elderly got it I'm surprised it didn't kill them off."
Mavis Miell, 71, and her husband Robert, 71, from Shirley, have been on 14 previous cruises with P&O, six of which were on board Oriana.
But the couple said the experience has made them reluctant to travel with the firm again.
Mrs Miell said: "The room staff worked their socks off, but we have seen very little of the official crew or the captain.
"We heard him a few times on the tannoy and he said the embarking passengers brought the virus on board, which put a lot of people's backs up.
"We got on board the ship Tuesday morning and by that afternoon someone had come down with it, so it was obviously on board the ship beforehand."
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Another Southampton couple, Vanessa Herrington, 30, and Chris Meadows, 28, said they would be appealing for compensation after forking out £599 each for the cruise.
Vanessa revealed that she was charged £35 just for a doctor to come and visit her in her cabin.
And she revealed how another passenger, who passed out in a public toilet on board, had been left with a medical bill of £3,500 for his treatment.
Vanessa said: "Stewards would come in dressed in plastic aprons, gloves, masks, but they would only wipe over the fronts of wardrobes and clean the bathroom. It was so lax.
"They wouldn't clean things you touch with your fingers like light switches and telephones - that's not going to help the situation.
"And although they shut off the self-service restaurant, they left open the speciality restaurants and the casino, which are the places they make their money."
Carol Marlow
Carol Marlow, managing director of P&O, told the Daily Echo: "I'm really sorry that some people have been ill during their cruise. It's not what we want - we want people to have a great time on their holiday.
"Having said that, norovirus is prevalent in the UK at the moment and we have rigorous cleaning protocols in place and we've managed to get the number of people affected right down.
"It's around about 300 that were affected, which is a very difficult number. But through all the cleaning protocols only five people are effected today."
Ms Marlow admitted there were "a few cases" of norovirus reported on Oriana's previous cruise, but claimed the liner was "fresh and clean" when it left Southampton last week.
She added: "We can't blame people for bringing it on board, but it came from somewhere.
"All we can do is have these rigorous cleaning regimes so that if anyone does express symptoms, we can control it and bring the number of cases down.
"I wrote to all our passengers on board a couple of days ago to say how sorry I was and inform them that medical fees would be waived.
"I have invited anyone who has any further issues to contact me and we will deal with them.
"It's all down to individual situations, individual circumstances, but we are very happy to hear from people and we will be dealing with every case fairly."
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4:22pm Fri 14 Dec 12
sotonwinch09 says...
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The Wickham Man says...
4:37pm Fri 14 Dec 12
sarfhamton says...
4:43pm Fri 14 Dec 12
999medic says...
4:51pm Fri 14 Dec 12
News Fanatic says...
There must be a temptation for every passenger who is unwell to say they are ok because if they were banned from boarding it would cost them money, even if insurance covered the bulk of a cancelled cruise.
I do not know what the solution is to the problem of nonovirus.
5:47pm Fri 14 Dec 12
MGRA says...
The Wickham Man wrote:its not spread by poor hygene... thats a hairy-hand-story.... its spread extremely easily due the virus's ability to survive on surfaces.... On a cruise ship, once the virus is introduced its almost impossible to stop it spreading. Couple that with the fact that people are spreading the virus 8 hours before their own symptoms emerge without knowing it , then its simply a case that this virus is a hazard of cruising....
If this was lalmonella you could understand P&O being blamed but it wasn't - it was norovirus brought on board by one or more passengers - some of whom may have been feeling ill even when they boarded judging by how soon they reported symptoms. it was spread round the ship by poor hygene, not by P&O. There will be lots of innocent passengers but the problem lies ultimately with other dirty passengers. They should turn the swimming pool into a sheepdip and dunk everyone every day.
6:01pm Fri 14 Dec 12
Big Mac says...
" Yes, there's a fair chance we will be coughing up in the near future... but that will have nothing to do with any stupid compensation claims!"
6:42pm Fri 14 Dec 12
Fatty x Ford Worker says...
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philiprhampton says...
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8:53pm Fri 14 Dec 12
mansak_hunt says...
9:01pm Fri 14 Dec 12
thinklikealocal says...
mansak_hunt wrote:What a ridiculous comment. Not at all funny, shame on you.
i'd rather have been on the titanic
10:03pm Fri 14 Dec 12
G0Rf says...
10:13pm Fri 14 Dec 12
southy says...
G0Rf wrote:I know what you mean, the ship should of been put into queratine, like they would of done before 1980, but sadly money talks and comes first.
ship full of passengers contaminated with the norovirus docked and then released to go and spread it around the rest of us on their way home!
8:36am Sat 15 Dec 12
sophisticated says...
1:59pm Sat 15 Dec 12
Teucer2000 says...
3:01pm Sat 15 Dec 12
kingnotail says...
southy wrote:'Queratine?' Learn to spell.
G0Rf wrote:I know what you mean, the ship should of been put into queratine, like they would of done before 1980, but sadly money talks and comes first.
ship full of passengers contaminated with the norovirus docked and then released to go and spread it around the rest of us on their way home!
3:04pm Sat 15 Dec 12
kingnotail says...
thinklikealocal wrote:Did you know anyone on the Titanic? No, of course you didn't because it happened 100 years ago. Stop pointlessly taking offence at things that don't affect you.
mansak_hunt wrote:What a ridiculous comment. Not at all funny, shame on you.
i'd rather have been on the titanic
12:43am Sun 16 Dec 12
mr.southampton says...
sophisticated wrote:I know. It's enough to make you puke.
I dont believe this was started by passengers, more like cleaning standards are poor, not enough time to do a proper clean -I mean really scrub the whole ship before new passengers arrive. PROFIT PROFIT PROFIT. SHAREHOLDERS.
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"Everyone got into a fight," said Weatherford Outlaws football player Aden Hargrave.
The fight happened in the parking lot between parents from the Weatherford Outlaws and the Crowley Eagles. Both teams play in the peewee division, 7- and 8-year-old players.
"The fear that I saw in the boy's faces," said Weatherford Outlaws Peewee Coach Michael Smith, "that's what I have in my heart."
The game was called in the third quarter after a Crowley coach shoved an official. Minutes after, a Crowley parent went up to a Weatherford player, questioned his age and verbally attacked him. Witnesses say the same woman also attacked one of the boy's relatives.
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"[...]The board determined that once these additional fights occurred, both towns must share equal blame. Therefore, the decision was made to penalize both teams equally," said John Kancy from NWTYFA.
The decision upset the Weatherford Outlaws.
"For us to get the exact same punishment as that team, just to set an example for future teams," Frank said, "it's not fair to our kids."
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