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Graduate Certificate
Vanderbilt University's Program in American Studies offers an interdisciplinary graduate certificate. This certificate has been designed to complement students' disciplinary training, expose them to larger interdisciplinary traditions and academic literatures, and enhance their career options. The American Studies certificate provides graduate students with training across an array of disciplines as well as training in interdisciplinary methodology. The certificate provides students with a valuable professional credential and strengthens their ability to compete for jobs as well as national fellowships and postdoctoral awards.
Requirements for Graduate Certificate in American Studies
The certificate in American studies is open to any student enrolled in graduate study at Vanderbilt University. Students wishing to enroll must complete an "Intent to Enroll" form, which must be signed by the student, the director of the Program, and the director of the Graduate Program (DGS) for the degree program in which the student is enrolled. A signed copy of the form should then be submitted to the Graduate School (firstname.lastname@example.com) and to the University Registrar's Office (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Acceptance to the program requires the approval of both the graduate director of the student's home department and the director of the American Studies program. Students must also submit an application that includes (1) a one-page rationale for their course of study to the American studies graduate committee for approval and (2) a plan of study focused on a specific theme, forming an intellectually coherent whole.
Graduate courses successfully completed at Vanderbilt University prior to admission to the program may be counted toward the certificate requirements with the approval of the director of the program if the course can satisfy one of the curriculum requirements of the program. An undergraduate course may be substituted for a graduate course required by the program's curriculum with the approval of the director of the program and the Graduate School.
The awarding of a certificate requires a cumulative GPA of 3.3, satisfactory performance of B+ or better in AMER 4000, completion of all requirements, and successful completion of the graduate certificate paper.
The required coursework (total of 15 credit hours) and related scholarship is as follows:
Required course (3 credit hours): American Studies 8000. Major approaches. Introduction to interdisciplinary American Studies: major debates, research methods, theoretical terms and directions
Four additional graduate-level American Studies courses appropriate to the student's program of study (12 credit hours): Courses must be approved by the Director of the Program in American Studies and must include at least three courses outside the student's home discipline. No more than two courses (6 credit hours) of courses required for the primary degree may be applied toward the certificate. No more than two courses (6 credit hours) of specifically-named courses required for the primary degree may be applied toward the Certificate. A maximum of one course (3 credit hours) may be satisfied through an independent study with a faculty member affiliated with the American Studies program, with the approval of the Director of the Program in American Studies.
A paper (30-35 pages) or comparable scholarly project submitted to the Director of the Program in American Studies. The paper must demonstrate the application of an American Studies methodology to research, teaching, or fieldwork. It should also feature evidence of synthesis of interdisciplinary American Studies scholarship and point to relevance in the candidate's primary field. Papers should be submitted in a timely fashion, ideally in the semester before dissertation work commences.
Approved List of Courses
*Effective Fall 2015, Vanderbilt University has introduced a new course catalog numbering scheme. For assistance with the translation between old (3-digit) and new (4-digit) numbers, please consult the Course Renumbering Lookup Tool.
AMERICAN STUDIES: 8000, Graduate Workshop in American Studies.
ECONOMICS: 9550–9560, Labor Economics
ENGLISH: 8450, Studies in American Literature; 8455, Studies in Southern Literature; The following courses when an American topic is offered: 8430, Seminar in British and American 8137, Introduction to Literary Theory; 8138, Special Topics in Literary Theory; 8150, Special Problems in English and American Literature; 8155, Special Topics in English and American Literature
HISTORY: 8700, Studies in Early American History to 1783; 8710, Studies in the Middle Period of American History, 1783–1861; 8720,Studies in United States History, 1861–1900; 8730, Studies in Recent American History; 8740, Seminar in Recent American History; 8750, Topics in American History; 8770, Studies in American Social History
PHILOSOPHY: When an American topic is offered: 9010, History of Philosophy; 9020, Topics in Philosophy; 9000, Figures in Philosophy; 8054, Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
POLITICAL SCIENCE: 8330, Studies in American Politics; 8331, Party Politics; 8332, Political Parties and Electoral Behavior; 8333, Political Culture, Opinion, and Behavior; 8335, Politics of American Legislation; 8336, The Judicial Process; 8339, Research in American Politics; When an American topic is offered: 8370, Topics in Political Science
SOCIOLOGY: 6301, Classical Sociological Theory and Major Theorists; 6302, Contemporary Theory; 8331, Survey Seminar on Inequalities and Movements; 8333, Survey Seminar on Cultural Sociology; 8335, Survey Seminar on Deviant Behavior and Social Control; 8339, Survey Seminar on Political Sociology; 8343, Survey Seminar on Social Psychology; 8345, Survey Seminar on Social Stratification; 9361, Special Topic Seminars on Social Phenomena at the Macro Level; 9363, Special Topic Seminars on Institutions and Organizations; 9367, Special Topic Seminars on Norms, Power, and Related Normative Phenomena; 9368, Special Topic Seminars on Social Processes and Social Change.
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES: 8301, Gender and Sexuality: Feminist Approaches; 8302, Gender and Pedagogy.


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Six Quick-Change Careers
By Larry Buhl
If you want to make a career change but think that doing so would take too much time or be too difficult, you may not have been contemplating the right careers. Jobs in many satisfying, well-paying and growing fields require less preparation than you might think.
These six quick-change careers can be ideal for people who need a new career path but don't have years to spend on earning new degrees. Some require only volunteer work and self-teaching to get in the door; you can prepare for others in your spare time before you make the leap.
Wellness Coach
Similar to fitness coaches, wellness coaches support clients in their efforts to quit smoking, reduce stress, eat better and avoid lifestyle-related diseases. Wellness coaches can find work with larger companies, clinics and health insurers, although most are hired directly by a client. Those with two years' experience in the field can earn from $25 to $50 and up per hour, according to Margaret Moore, founder of Wellcoaches.com.
What You'll Need: Right now, no formal degrees or credentials are required, says Moore. "People who enter the field have a passion for wellness, often starting with their own personal struggles to overcome physical problems, and they immerse themselves in learning on their own," she says. She adds that this career is ideal for a mid-career professional who doesn't mind working part-time while building a practice before jumping in full-time.
More Information: Institute of Coaching and Wellcoaches.com
Personal Chef
If you're a great cook but can't stand restaurants, you might consider working as a personal chef. You could earn between $200 and $400 per day, although the pay rate depends on what you negotiate with your clients. Private chefs may also receive free lodging, meals and transportation. It could be a cushy job or a very demanding one -- it all depends on your boss's needs and temperament.
What You'll Need: You have to know how to cook well; where you gain that knowledge is not so important. Organizational skills and trustworthiness are helpful. It's also wise to get some additional training in areas such as sanitation, safe food handling and storage, economical use of ingredients, and basic accounting. You'll need to network with wealthy (and busy) people to find jobs.
More Information: American Personal & Private Chef Association
Patient Advocate
The complexity of patient advocate, a liaison between the patient and the system, is most often self-employed, but some work for hospitals, clinics and insurers. Salaries range from about $25,000 to more than $70,000.
What You'll Need: A thorough understanding of hospitals, insurers and patients is necessary. Advocates often come from the business side (insurance and billing) or the medical side (nursing is common). Others are social workers or even people who have navigated the healthcare industry for a loved one.
More Information: National Patient Advocate Foundation
Prospect Researcher
Many nonprofits rely on researchers to find likely donors; the researchers uncover information about a wealthy prospect's hobbies, likes and dislikes, and past donations. Salaries range from $30,000 for newbies up to $80,000 for seasoned pros.
What You'll Need: It helps to have volunteered for a nonprofit, but if you have a strong record of business development, or if you've done political-campaign research and outreach, you'll have a leg up. Strong research skills and social media savvy are required.
More Information: Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement
Solar-Energy System Installer
One of the most promising entry-level green-collar jobs has recently had a boost from federal and local solar tax credits. Any mechanically minded or green-oriented person can make a good installer. Starting pay is about $12 per hour and rises to about $20 for those with a few years' experience. Installers can earn more by becoming supervisors who bid for jobs, coordinate product and labor at job sites, and help workers solve problems.
What You'll Need: Installers need sun block, good overall health and physical stamina. The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners offers classes and certification. Training and an apprenticeship can take about two years -- less if you have a background in renewable energy, electrical systems or construction. Jobs can be found with roofing companies and building contractors.
More Information: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Emergency Manager
Federal, state and local governments, as well as hospitals, universities and some corporations, now use full-time emergency managers to evaluate risks, prepare for disasters and plan for recovery from disasters. Specialists in large cities can pull in nearly six figures a year, while a county worker in an area with a low population might make do with a small stipend.
What You'll Need: The field is becoming more formal, but right now no specific degree or credential is necessary for most jobs, according to Pam L'Heureux, president of the International Association of Emergency Managers. "Any skills you already have, such as planning, writing documents, computer programming, and even archiving can be useful," she says. She adds that the best way to get your foot in the door is to volunteer for the local or county emergency-management offices or fire departments.
More Information: International Association of Emergency Managers
[Source: Salary estimates are from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, PayScale.com and/or professional organizations.]
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History can be quite confusing, especially at Leaving Certificate level. Here, the student is expected to know off by heart a lot of information about a historical topic, figure, movement, or period. While knowing the facts is a must, it is also extremely important that students take the time to read
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By Mireille Guiliano
(Knopf, December 2004)
smart, slim French woman publishes
a book entitled French
Women Don't Get Fat and it's
flying off the shelves. Sure, the title is a bit audacious
and sweeping: Spend a few minutes on the streets of
that nation's capital and you're bound
to see at least one pudgy Parisienne. But admit it:
The claim gets your attention! In America, we love
to spend money on diet
books, diet foods and other weight-loss gimmickry;
but, finally, here's the ultimate non-diet book,
as author Mireille Guiliano calls it.
knows a thing or two about the French,
about our wild food habits in the United States and
about a sensible approach to living well. Her credentials?
She's definitely a foodie. (Have you ever noticed
how few foodies and oenophiles are actually overweight?)
And a sensualist à la Colette. And a French
femme, married to an American, who spends her time
between New York and Paris. And the president and
CEO of Clicquot Inc. (the company that distributes
high-end Champagne, wine and cognac with brands such
as Champagne Krug and Veuve
Clicquot). And
she has two eyes in her head with which to observe
the world around her. And she's been
"overweight" herself — sort of. Twenty
pounds, to be precise, which caused her dad, quelle
horreur, to proclaim that she looks like "Un
sac de patates." Cruel to compare your
daughter to a sack of potatoes, but it did the trick.
Women for All Seasons
A Year of Secrets, Recipes, and Pleasure
Mireille Guiliano picks up where she left
off with her best-selling first "non-diet"
book. You may adore her slightly preachy
voice and delight in what's pretty
much an elaboration on the kind of advice
she dished out before. Or you may have
a reaction similar to ours: been there,
done that. We were thrilled with the first
effort; the second one capitalizes on
the success of "Real Women Don't
Get Fat." Maybe it's time American
women develop the self-confidence to look
past French stereotypes for wellness advice.
advice comes down to this: Adopt "a balanced
and time-tested relation to food and life" and
there's no reason you should ever pile on the
pounds. She advises us to practice the French lifestyle
of savoring food (including chocolate, bread, cheese
and wine), controlling portions, walking, drinking
lots of water, eating a variety of fresh foods, adding
staples like satisfying Greek-style yogurt and, most
of all, enjoying ourselves.
all comes off a bit smug and obvious (gee, take the
stairs?), but Guiliano delivers her message with such
charm that you cannot scold her. She means well. And
it has worked for her and millions of other French
and Western European women. But, alas, we poor heavy
schleps in America have a lot going against us. An
average U.S. croissant is twice the size of one in
Paris. People look at you funny if you take to the
streets in many an urban center (especially L.A.).
And the stairs? Frankly, in most buildings they are
plain scary, not to mention the fact that you run
the risk of setting off an alarm just by opening the
door to them. Relax and slow down? That's easy
to say for the French, who each year enjoy six weeks
of paid vacation. Also, we happen to know that Guiliano
stays in shape with the help of a dedicated yoga
those reservations aside, what we love, what we adore
about this book is its celebration of pleasure, zest
for living, guilt-free but sensible self-indulgence
and a positive slant to everything. Guiliano provides
us with a valuable reminder, if not a brand-new lesson,
for us hurried, guilt-ridden fast food citizens. It's
a brave new world of "eating for pleasure."
So, at your next meal, put down your cutlery between
bites, savor each item on your plate individually
and leave room for dessert. C'est très
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Water heater hot outlet union leaking
Outlet has a 3/4 nipple screwed in, then a 3/4 metal (appears to be galvanized) union going into another 3/4 nipple soldered to copper piper.
Water started leaking from the union today. Tonight I disconnected, cleaned and used teflon tape on the threads of the union but it still leaks after two attempts.
Other than replacing the union are there any other suggestions?
Should I be using pipe dope instead of teflon tape?
Thanks in advance,
Jay in Illinois
Exactly where is the union leaking. Where the two halves go together or on either side?
It's leaking around where the big nut joins the two pieces together, water is coming up through the threads.
Those fittings seal against their Faces,... No need for Tape or Sealant.....
My 1st Guess is,... Your's has corroded or rusted,+ Probably needs to be Replaced.....
It is odd that it started leaking out of the blue. You could try using pipe dope on the threads and use 2 big wrenches to tighten things back up. Hope it works.
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Parrheim Foods, a division of Parrish and Heimbecker, is an innovative starch, protein and fiber mill situated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The plant has improved system efficiency and reduced production problems by addressing some problems with the consumption of compressed air by their reverse pulse baghouse cleaning operations. This effort has allowed them to turn off one of their 100 hp air compressors, saving significant electricity costs.
The 2017 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) had a great year with 31,649 poultry, meat and feed industry leaders from all over the world in attendance, setting a new record. There were also 1,273 exhibitors with more than 533,000 square feet of exhibit space, another new record. The Expo is the world's largest annual feed, meat and poultry industry event of its kind and is one of the 50 largest trade shows in the United States. IPPE is sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, American Feed Industry Association and North American Meat Institute.
A small Australian company, Basil V.R. Greatrex (BVRG), is shaking up the compressed air industry in Australia. While other companies focus on the sale of more and bigger compressed air production equipment, BVRG is helping customers reduce their compressed air system size and lower system flow by attacking waste, inappropriate use, and at the same time improving air quality.
A major poultry processor and packager spends an estimated $96,374 annually on energy to operate the compressed air system at its plant located in a southern U.S. state. The current average electric rate, at this plant, is 8 cents per kWh.
The useful and various properties of nitrogen (N2) in industrial applications rank it as one of the most specified gases in industry. For the manufacturer, nitrogen options exist in the choice of delivery system, compliance with clean air standards, safety and purity. In researching these choices, manufacturers can accurately select the optimum nitrogen supply required, often at a considerable savings. Selecting purity levels of 99.99% or higher in many industries and applications ads a variety of costs, both financial and efficiency, which may be needlessly incurred.
Made from various combinations of hops, grain, yeast and water, beer is a drink that has been produced for centuries. But while the ingredients are simple, the chemical processes behind the drink are anything but. Through various reactions, barley becomes fermentable sugars that are then digested by the active yeast to produce carbonation and alcohol. Although the basic principles behind brewing are little changed since their advent, the technological aspects are much improved. Today, large stainless steel tanks are used for fermentation and wort aeration, and complex, automated systems help with everything from temperature regulation to bottling.
Imagine a dairy farm. Do pictures of idyllic pastures populated by grazing, happy cows come to mind? What about the not-so-idyllic image of farmers milking cows by hand? Modern dairy farms work a little differently. Darigold, a farmer-owned dairy co-op located in the Pacific Northwest, has the happy cows, but production is more sophisticated. The company has eleven state-of-the-art production facilities churning out high-quality dairy products at mind-boggling rates. Milk, for instance, is produced to the tune of 2.6 million gallons per day. To maintain efficient production at scale, Darigold also has an innovative energy management program in place.
To produce healthy, high-quality cooking oil, this food processing company crushes and processes oil seeds shipped in from local farms. The oil produced is thought to be the healthiest cooking oil available, because it is low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), and polyunsaturated fat (PUFA), like omega-3 fatty acids. To increase the energy efficiency of its oil seed crushing and processing facility, the company optimized its compressed air system by combining three separate systems into one. Some end-use optimization was done to correct low pressure, particularly caused by some critical high-flow, short-duration events.
According to the Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the three major contaminants in compressed air are solid particles, water, and oil. CAGI promotes proper use of air compressors with various educational tools, while ISO 8573 is directed at the very specific areas of compressed air purity and test methods, which this article will address. Microorganisms are also considered a major contaminant by CAGI, but will not be discussed in this article.
Health and safety issues are a major concern in the food industry. Not only can contaminated food products endanger consumers, but they also can cause significant damage to a company's reputation and bottom line. Contamination can come from many sources—industrial lubricants among them. With the abundance of lubricated machinery used in the food industry, lubricant dripping from a chain or escaping through a leak in a component can prove catastrophic. Even with the most prudent maintenance and operating procedures, along with a strict HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) plan, contamination may still occur.
In the food and beverage industry, the moment a product leaves the production line, the clock starts ticking down to when that product will no longer be viable for sale or consumption. To combat the clock, modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) techniques are used to help maintain product freshness and increase shelf life. Nitrogen is the most cost effective, efficient and widely used industry solution for a company's packaging needs—whether it is for manufacturing cheese, coffee, dried snack foods, or fresh and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. MAP also helps to decrease chances of contamination or spoiling, keeping products on the market for longer and ultimately increasing the reach of distribution.


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Substantive Change Policy
The adaptation of existing programs and/or courses and the creation of new programs and/or courses, including changes in the method or location of delivery, provide significant opportunities for Winthrop University's community of learners. The Board of Trustees and the administration of Winthrop University require internal review and approval of such changes; in addition, regulatory agencies such as the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-COC) and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) require notification and/or approval of such changes before changes can be implemented. Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsThe Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-COC) accredits Winthrop University and is required by the federal government to review and approve all major institutional changes. The SACS policy states the following:The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits an entire institution and its programs and services, wherever they are located or however they are delivered. It is responsible for reviewing all substantive changes that occur between an institution's decennial reviews to determine whether or not the change has affected the quality of the total institution and to assure the public that all aspects of the institution continue to meet defined standards. In addition, the Commission on Colleges is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accrediting agency whose accreditation enables its member institutions to seek eligibility to participate in Title IV programs. To maintain its recognition with the U.S. Department of Education and in accordance with CFR 34, Section 602.22, the Commission on Colleges must include procedures in its policies requiring prior approval of many institutional substantive changes before each change can be included in the agency s previous grant of accreditation to the institution. (http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/Substantive%20change%20policy.pdf )Definition of Substantive ChangeSubstantive change is a federal term and is defined as any "significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution." According to federal regulations, substantive change includes · Any change in the established mission or objectives of the institution;· Any change in legal status, form of control, or ownership of the institution;· The addition of courses or programs that represent a significant departure, either in content or method of delivery, from those that were offered when the institution was last evaluated;· The addition of courses or programs at a degree or credential level above that which is included in the institution's current accreditation or reaffirmation;· A change from clock hours to credit hours;· A substantial increase in the number of clock or credit hours awarded for successful completion of a program;· The establishment of an additional location geographically apart from the main campus at which the institution offers at least 50 percent of an educational program; · The establishment of a branch campus. (http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/Substantive%20change%20policy.pdf )The University must report substantive changes to SACS. In some cases, the university needs only to notify SACS of a substantive change; however, in most cases, SACS must provide approval prior to the implementation of the change. If Winthrop University fails to adhere to the substantive change policy, the University's accreditation may be at risk, the institution may lose its Title IV funding, or other sanctions may be imposed. (Read more about the SACS policy statement on the substantive change process.) The chief executive officer of an institution undergoing substantive change requiring prior approval must provide written notification of the change to the President of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools at least six months in advance of implementation of the substantive change. If an institution is unclear as to whether a change is substantive in nature, it should contact SACS-COC staff for consultation. (See page 8 of the Substantive Change Policy.) Upon notification, the President of the COC will ask the institution to submit a completed prospectus if one has not been submitted. The prospectus must be submitted at least three months in advance of the planned implementation date to allow ample time for review and approval. The completed application prospectus must be submitted in print copy only. (See page 8 of the Substantive Change Policy.)The SACS substantive change policy statement contains the format required for the Substantive Change Prospectus. (See Appendix.) The department requesting the change prepares information necessary for completion of the prospectus for SACS and forwards the draft prospectus to the college dean. The dean reviews and submits the draft prospectus to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for review. The Office of Academic Affairs then prepares the appropriate cover letter for the President's review and forwards to the President for approval and signature.South Carolina Commission on Higher EducationThe South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) must also receive notification and/or provide approval of changes, depending on the nature of the change. (View the Approval Process Timetable for categories.) CHE approves new programs using the following procedures: submission of a Program Planning Summary, optional review by an advisor at CHE offices in Columbia, then submission of a Full Program Proposal. The Planning Summary must be approved by the CHE Advisory Committee on Academic Programs (ACAP). The final proposal must be approved by ACAP, the CHE Committee on Academic Affairs and Licensing (CAAL), and the full commission.
Winthrop University ProceduresWinthrop University has adjusted its approval procedures to address appropriate notifications and approvals of academic program changes, including substantive change notifications, and the implementation of the new faculty governance structure.Note of Caution: Depending on the nature of the program change, it can take 10-12 months to complete the proper approval procedures for substantive change.Changes in programs or courses or the development of new programs may have an impact beyond the initiating program/department; therefore, program coordinators should review proposed changes and ideas for new programs with the appropriate department chair(s); and chairs should consult with the appropriate dean(s) prior to beginning the internal review process. The dean of the academic unit that houses the existing program or may house the new program will notify the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the CHE Liaison (Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs), and the SACS Liaison (Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs) that program changes or a new program request will be forthcoming.At the appropriate point in the process, this group will review the information to ensure that the proposed changes which require notifications, program planning summaries, program proposals, and/or substantive change actions have complete documentation from the beginning of the change process. This group will determine the level of approval needed for the particular change and submit the appropriate notifications in a timely fashion as required by the regulatory agencies.
Internal Development, Review, and Approval of Program Changes/Modifications and of New ProgramsWhile different changes or modifications require different review and approval processes and timelines, all require appropriate and timely consultation and notification. (See statement above on consultation required before initiating changes.) Please review the timetables for approval of program modifications, new programs, programs offered at off-campus sites, and new programs at already-approved off-campus sites. (View the Approval Process Timetable.) New ProgramsBecause new program proposals are the most time-consuming and extensive changes or modifications, these will be discussed in detail. New programs are offerings that lead to the conferral of a degree or the establishment of any administrative unit such as an institute or research center engaged in research, public service, or instruction. (For full definitions, see CHE Policies and Procedures, pg 3-5.) The CHE publishes timelines with the scheduled meeting dates and deadlines on its website. The current timeline may be found on the CHE website. New program development requires ongoing consultation among all parties involved. The CHE approval process requires a minimum of one year from the time of submission of a Program Concept Letter until approval of a new program by the Commission. Program Planning SummaryAfter appropriate consultation has occurred and agreement has been reached that the new program should be proposed, a Program Planning Summary (PPS) must be developed. The PPS should contain: justification of the proposed program, anticipated program demand and productivity, assessment of possible duplication with other programs, relationship to other Winthrop programs, relationship to other programs at other institutions, information about faculty credentials, cost summaries broken down by new costs vs. redirected costs; and total cost summaries. Deans should notify the Office of Academic Affairs of the intention to develop a Program Planning Summary well in advance of submitting the information for internal review and approval. The Program Planning Summary, three pages or fewer, is submitted to the CHE at the beginning of the institutional planning process. The purpose of a Program Planning Summary is to inform the Winthrop community and the CHE of the possibility of developing a new academic program. (See CHE Policies and Procedures, pg 14 for required format.) Once a draft of the Program Planning Summary has been written, the dean of the college where the new program will reside must submit the draft to the VPAA no later than six weeks prior to the deadlines for submission to the CHE. (See CHE Policies and Procedures, page 18.) Final Program Planning Summaries require approval of the department, dean, VPAA, and President before being forwarded to the CHE.The VPAA may reject a Program Planning Summary. If the PPS is approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, a cover letter for the proposal from the President of the University to the Executive Director of the CHE will be prepared by Academic Affairs after review of the planning summary. The Office of Academic Affairs will submit the cover letter to the President for final review and signature. Submission of a Program Planning Summary to the CHE does not commit Winthrop University to the new program but simply signals the intention of the University to develop a new program within three years. Full administrative and faculty review and approval must take place prior to the implementation of any new academic program (see below). Please note that the liaisons to CHE and SACS in the Office of Academic Affairs must submit materials to those agencies. Internal Curriculum Process and CHE Program ProposalOnce the PPS has been submitted to CHE, new programs (as well as program changes) must be submitted through Winthrop's online Curriculum Application System. (View the Approval Process Timetable.) Winthrop's internal curriculum process and the preparation of the CHE Program Proposal (a more detailed document than the Program Planning Summary) must be simultaneous processes because of the time required to complete both processes.Development of the CHE Program ProposalThis document must be developed while the new program is making its way through the University's Curriculum Action System. It is the responsibility of the department chair and program coordinator in the area where the new program will reside to develop a Program Proposal. The initial draft covers the following elements: cover page, classification, justification, enrollment projections, curriculum, faculty, physical plant, equipment, library resources, accreditation, and estimated costs. The CHE requires a specific format for a Program Proposal which appears in Appendix A of its manual.Chairs developing proposals should discuss them with their dean prior to beginning the internal review and approval process (below). The dean should also contact the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (CHE liaison) in the Office of Academic Affairs for information on the CHE process and examples of previously submitted proposals from across campus and from other institutions in South Carolina. Whether describing a degree program or an academic unit, the Program Proposal is submitted to the CHE after the internal College review and approval process (including Board of Trustees approval) has been completed. (See CHE Policies and Procedures, Appendix A, for required format.) The CHE liaison will send the proposals to the CHE for informal review. The CHE staff will assure that the proposals are in the appropriate format with all the required elements. Preparation of these materials will require a minimum of four weeks prior to the submission of the documents to CHE. Internal Curriculum Review and Approval ProcessWinthrop's internal process is as follows:· Department notifies Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs that a program will be entered into the Curriculum Application System to ensure appropriate documentation is included in the submission.· Program/department develops, approves, and submits the proposal in the Curriculum Application System. Please note that each department participating in the proposed program must review and approve the program before it is entered into the system.· When new programs and program modifications are entered into the system, the system will notify the college dean, the CHE Liaison, and the SACS Liaison. · Department Chair reviews the proposal. Upon approval, the system forwards to the appropriate College Curriculum Committee.· The College Curriculum Committee reviews the proposal. Upon approval, the system forwards to the appropriate College Faculty Assembly. · The College Faculty Assembly reviews the proposal. Upon approval, the system forwards to the Dean of the College offering the program. · The Dean reviews the proposal. Upon approval, the Dean forwards the proposal to the appropriate University-wide committee.· If the proposal is for a Teacher Certification program, the proposal is forwarded to the Teacher Education Committee. If the program is for a Bachelor s degree program, it is forwarded to the Committee on University Curriculum (CUC). If the proposal is for a graduate degree program, it is forwarded to the Graduate Council.· The Teacher Education Committee reviews proposals in light of the State of South Carolina teacher certification regulations. Upon approval, proposals are forwarded to CUC or to Graduate Council appropriately.· CUC reviews and recommends approval of undergraduate degree programs to the Academic Council. The Academic Council then reviews and, upon approval, submits the proposal to the Faculty Conference.· The Faculty Conference reviews and approves the program. · Graduate programs are reviewed and approved by the Graduate Council and then by the Graduate Faculty Assembly.Required Notifications to/Approvals from Regulatory AgenciesAfter programs receive the University-wide faculty approvals, the Registrar notifies the SACS Liaison and the CHE Liaison, who forwards the Program Proposal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for review and approval. The VPAA forwards the program for review and approval by the President; then the proposal is sent to the Board of Trustees for approval. Once all internal approvals have been secured, the Office of Academic Affairs will submit the proper documents to CHE with a cover letter from the President. In addition to requiring approval of new programs, the CHE expects to review program modifications such as the extension or transfer of a program to another site, the addition of new concentrations within a major, the elimination of majors or concentrations, consolidation of majors, and substantive modifications of majors or concentrations once these modifications have been approved by the Board of Trustees. (See CHE Policies and Procedures, above, Appendix A, for required format.)Required notifications and requests for approval will be submitted to SACS. Please note that new programs, significant changes to existing programs, and offering programs at off-campus locations require notification to SACS six months prior to the start of the program.
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Christie: Medical Marijuana a 'Front for Legalization' [VIDEO]
Gov. Chris Christie once again weighed in on the marijuana issue during Monday night's Ask the Governor show, calling some marijuana programs "a front for legalization .. unless you have a strong governor and a strong administration that says … we're going to make it a medical-based program."
Christie discussed a recent report of a dispensary owner who said he may have to close up shop due to a lack of sales. According to NJ.com, Bill Thomas, who opened the Compassionate Care Foundation dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, resigned because he could "no longer keep working for no money." Christie said Monday that his administration has reached out to Compassionate Care, and that grant money has been provided to keep the program running.
"I think that there's not that much of a demand for this," Christie said, adding, "what there is a huge demand for is marijuana, not medical marijuana."
This is the second time Christie has discussed marijuana on Ask the Governor. During April's Ask the Governor, Christie shot down the idea of ever making marijuana legal for recreational use in New Jersey while he is in office.
In April, Christie, in discussing how marijuana is legal in Colorado said: "For the people who are enamored with the idea with the income, the tax revenue from this, go to Colorado and see if you want to live there."


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What do you do when you're driving to work?
Do you call your BFF on your hands-free to find out how her date went last night? Do you blast your new playlist at maximum volume and sing along in your best karaoke voice? Or do you relish the quiet time to listen to the latest audio book in your favorite crime series?
Of course, these are all valid and no doubt satisfying ways to pass the time. But what if you could actually put your commute to work for your career?
Here's the good news: that's absolutely an option! With online broadcasting becoming increasingly popular, there are a number of highly informative podcasts you can follow to help you advance your career. And since CNN's Kathryn Vasel points out in her article "We spend $2,600 a year commuting to work" that on average, our aggregated annual commuting time is 200 hours or five workweeks—that's a lot of time you could put to good use to forward your career. Here are our top five podcasts for the aspirational worker:
Of course, this is just a handful of the useful podcasts out there, but it's a good place to start. So select the podcast that appeals most to you and get ready to advance during your commute—both literally and figuratively!
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Art in Worship
I once heard a poignant definition for worship, and it has never left my heart or mind: "worship is extravagant love and extreme submission." It is hard to think that we sometimes place this word in a box, defining it only as "church music." My heart sinks when I realize the creative state of the church has been reduced to choral arrangements and chord charts on Sunday mornings. This is definitely not extravagant or extreme. It has simply become our routine.
I have been on staff at The Journey Church in Franklin, TN since January 2008. We have experienced major changes in the past four years causing us to dig deeper into the meaning of worship—to move beyond our natural inclination to call it "music." We believe each person is designed uniquely in the image of God, and, in our uniqueness, we have come to anticipate everyone's response in worship to be just as original. Our stories beg us to love extravagantly and submit to the awesome authority of the Lord. The Bible calls us to come humbly before him, offering him our best, our finest, our worship. And sometimes, this means offering him more than a song.
Expansive Worship
In the fall of 2010, we formed a creative team comprised of a corporate graphic designer, a producer, a visual worship designer, musicians, painters, and pastors. We called it "Cartography" because, simply put, we were mapping the creative path of worship for our community at Journey. It became our goal to move beyond music and prose and dive into other expressions of worship: painting, prayer, communion, writing, giving, silence, and Scripture. We found ourselves asking the question; "Would people experience a greater freedom in worship if they were given more ways in which to express their worship?"
And that question led us to more: What if the communion table was always available? What if we created a space in the room where people could go and pray? What if we made offering "baskets" a part of the response time so that the worshiper could give at the moment he/she felt God compelling them to give? What if worship was actually left up to the worshiper and not the worship leader? Would we finally experience true freedom in worship? The answer to this final question is a resounding, "Yes!"
Music as Piece
Over the last year and a half, we have seen our community grow out of a place of discomfort and into a space of freedom. Music has become only one of the ways we worship at Journey. During our response time, people scatter around the room. They stand in lines to take the Lord's Supper. They bring their families forward and give offering. They kneel on pillows to pray, surrounded by friends and family. They journal and cry together. And some stand and sing.
In stating all of these things, I understand this may not be the solution for every church struggling to define worship. But as a church leader, I believe it is important to at least begin asking the questions. Mark Pierson talks about this in his book, The Art of Curating Worship. He says in order to be most effective in facilitating and planning a worship gathering, we must first answer two questions based on the mission and people of our church:
1. What is church?
2. What is worship?
If you can answer these two questions honestly and specifically for your community, I believe you will begin to see the unique ways in which God is calling you to worship. We have a community full of creative people; therefore our collective worship is creative. If your community is full of investment bankers and corporate CEOs, your collective worship expression will most likely look different. And the beautiful truth is that "the Lord takes delight in His people" (Ps 149:4). He finds joy in our expression. He receives our worship. And he deserves it with our greatest extravagance and humility.
How can you help facilitate a greater freedom in worship at your church? To join the conversation, go to allsonsanddaughters.com/blog
Leslie Jordan is a worship leader at Journey Church in Franklin, TN and one half of the worship duo, All Sons & Daughters. Their new live album and DVD, Live, will be available April 23.


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Use El Rey Icoa White Chocolate in this ice cream recipe based
a creme anglaise. You'll be surprised by how much flavor from the non-deodorized cacao butter carries through to the finished product!
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• 8 ounces El Rey Icoa White Chocolate
• 4 egg yolks
• 4.5 ounces sugar
• 2-1/2 cups cream
• 1-1/2 cups milk
Melt chocolate and set aside.
Combine milk and cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a mixing bowl.
Pour the hot milk and cream mixture gradually over the yolk mixture, whisking constantly to combine. Return entire mixture to the saucepan.
Add melted white chocolate to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Cook to 185 degrees, stirring constantly, and then remove from heat and pour mixture through a strainer.
Allow to cool completely before freezing.
This chilled creme anglaise may be used as a white chocolate sauce in plated dessert applications.
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A little voluntourism goes a long way
South Africa is no newcomer to the voluntourism space, and there are a number of organisations that can assist you in finding the right fit for your tourism-cum-philanthropy ambitions.
Situated just a couple of hours from Johannesburg are a number of viable options. One is Africa Sol Safaris, which places volunteers at the Elephant Sanctuary and Monkey Sanctuary near Hartbeespoort Dam, and the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre near Pretoria.
The programme offers a 14-day minimum stay, with one week spent at the sanctuaries, and one at the cheetah centre. Accommodation is offered off-site, where volunteers spend their evenings together while conducting their day-to-day activities divided among the three entities.
'Our volunteer programme is specifically designed for people who are interested in making a tangible difference to the lives of the animals they work with,' says Pieter Engelbrecht, owner of African Sol Safaris. 'The organisations we partner with are not glorified zoos; they are educational places committed to conservation, striving to draw volunteers who want to learn, to impact positively on the natural world and to walk away enriched by the experience.'
Volunteers work quite closely with the residents of the Elephant Sanctuary – which offers a space for elephants that have proven to be problematic in other environments – undertaking work that ranges from food preparation to stable cleaning. The Monkey Sanctuary caters for exotic primate species from other parts of Africa, as well as from Central and South America, that are victims of the pet trade. As these animals grow and become unmanageable, they are donated to the sanctuary where they can be properly cared for. Volunteers assist with a number of activities, both animal and environmental, including the control of alien species.
'We cater for a maximum of 24 people and provide full board and lodging,' says Pieter. 'Until October 2014, the price is R9 000 per person for 14 days, though volunteers typically stay between two to four weeks, sometimes longer. We also work quite closely with African Sun Volunteering.'
Another organisation offering volunteering opportunities is the Botshabelo Community Development Trust, a rural community some two hours from Johannesburg comprising a school, an orphanage and a medical clinic. Botshabelo cares for children whose families are unable to support them, and those who have been orphaned by HIV/Aids.
The organisation rose to prominence in 2007 when a documentary film titled Angels in the Dust was made about Botshabelo. The film, which received international acclaim and recognition, placed Botshabelo firmly on the map and saw it flooded by requests from volunteers all over the world.
'Today, we continue to help volunteers make the most of their time in South Africa,' says Con Cloete, the founder of Botshabelo. 'Our volunteers help with every aspect of the work that we do, rising early, getting the children ready for school, helping out in the classrooms and with extramural activities, assisting with homework, and even conducting workshops with the children on everything from etiquette to gender roles.'
Botshabelo asks for US$50 per volunteer per day or a donation, and usually asks that the volunteers stay for a maximum of three weeks. Volunteers are provided with board and humble lodging, though accommodation expansions are under way.
Volunteering in South Africa involves little more than a valid tourist visa, a little extra time, and a strong sense of enthusiasm to make a difference to the lives of the people and animals you come across along your journey.
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Acute respiratory failure is a heterogeneous disorder that results in more than 300,000 Americans requiring admission to an intensive care unit for invasive mechanical ventilatory support each year. Though acute respiratory failure is a pulmonary disorder, patients who survive their hospitalization are not limited by respiratory symptoms after discharge. Rather persistent neuromuscular weakness is the primary disorder that adversely alters their quality of life and ability to function on a daily basis. In this application we plan to conduct a randomized clinical trial called the Do It Now study (Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuromuscular Weakness) to determine the effectiveness of an intensive physical therapy program for patients recovering from acute respiratory failure. This trial will establish the efficacy of the physical therapy programs that is currently performed for patients with acute respiratory failure in a non-evidence based manner across the United States.
Acute respiratory failure is a heterogeneous disorder that results in more than 300,000 Americans requiring admission to an intensive care unit for invasive mechanical ventilatory support each year. Though acute respiratory failure is a pulmonary disorder, patients who survive are not limited by respiratory symptoms after discharge. Rather persistent neuromuscular weakness is the primary disorder that adversely affects their quality of life and ability to function on a daily basis. Weakness in these survivors is related to the development of critical illness polyneuromyopathy (CIPNM). Presently, there are no therapies to treat the estimated 110,000 acute respiratory failure survivors who have developed CIPNM each year. Based on the results of our national surveys of physical therapists and intensive care physicians, the utilization and types of physical therapy for patients recovering from acute respiratory failure with neuromuscular weakness varies significantly depending on the type of hospital and primary diagnosis of the patient. We plan to perform a randomized clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of an intensive four week physical therapy program for patients with acute respiratory failure. This trial will determine the efficacy of the physical therapy programs that is currently performed in a non-evidence based manner for patients with acute respiratory failure across the United States. If successful, our study will pave the way for a larger multi-center clinical trial of intensive physical therapy for survivors of acute respiratory failure.
Allocation: Randomized, Control: Active Control, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
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Israeli Defense Minister Undermines Right-Wing Narrative That Obama Is Anti-Israel
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak threw cold water on the right-wing media narrative that President Obama is anti-Israel, praising Obama for doing "more" for Israeli security than any other U.S. president.
In an interview with Wolf Blitzer that aired yesterday on CNN's The Situation Room, Barak responded to a question about the state of the current U.S.-Israeli relationship by saying, "I should tell you honestly that this administration under President Obama is doing, in regard to our security, more than anything that I can remember in the past."
BLITZER: You've studied U.S.-Israeli relations over many years. How would you describe the relationship today?
BARAK: I think that from my point of view as defense minister they are extremely good, extremely deep and profound. I can see long years, administrations of both sides of the political aisle deeply supporting the state of Israel, and I believe that reflects the profound feelings among the American people. But I should tell you honestly that this administration under President Obama is doing, in regard to our security, more than anything that I can remember in the past.
BLITZER: More than any other president? LBJ, Bill Clinton, or George W. Bush?
BARAK: Yeah, in terms of the support for our security, the cooperation of our intelligence, the sharing of thoughts in a very open way even when there are differences, which are not simple sometimes, I found their support for our defense very stable.
Barak's praise for Obama on Israeli security flies in the face of the right-wing media's false narrative that Obama is hostile to Israel, a narrative that goes as far back as 2008. These bogus [1] attacks [2] include claims that Obama and members of his administration are anti-Semitic and that Obama may use military force against Israel.
Just yesterday, conservative media figures added to this narrative by remarking that Obama, as president, hasn't visited Israel.
During an appearance on Fox News' Special Report, Fox contributor and Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol praised [3] Romney's recent visit [4] to Israel while noting that "President Obama has not been in Israel as president of the United States." Fox's Sean Hannity similarly said [5] that it is an "alarming fact that after nearly four years in office, President Obama has yet to visit our closest ally in the Middle East in what is now a very troubling time."
In fact, Obama visited [6] Israel as a candidate, just like Mitt Romney, and it is not unusual for a president to not make a trip to Israel during a first term. Furthermore, none of the previous three Republican presidents [7] made trips to Israel at this point in their presidencies, and neither Ronald Reagan nor George H.W. Bush traveled to Israel as president at all.
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Questions about performance, and general questions
Hi, i'm somewhat new to the forum and new Ford cars. I was an asian car buff 'till I got sick of having them in my garage doing repair after repair.
I was thinking of doing a header swap on 02 zx3. I was wondering if the header from the svt would be a good choice, and if it is a simple bolt on? I've read a couple things about the egr tube and oil dipstick but no one has mentioned if it just bolts on or what they had to do to bolt it on.
Also is it a good idea to stick to motorcraft parts for spark plugs and oil/fuel filters,air filters, stuff like that or a set of ngk plugs with bosch wires are ok(for example)?
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The SVT header is probably the most common header swap on the regular Zetec Focus. The parts required for the swap are, SVT header, SVT flex pipe, SVT dipstick and a high flow cat or off road pipe or SVT catalytic converter. As for emissions controls like the EGR you will need to have a bung welded into the SVT header. I would say just remove the EGR and have a tune or mil eliminator installed to keep the CEL from coming on, but you live in California so I wouldn't remove any of the emissions controls.
As for plugs and wires, I have always stuck with Motorcraft coppers and a good set of wires. Bosch wires are good enough. Oil, I have always used Motorcraft synthetic 5w20 oil. Everytime I get it, it's in the 5 quart jugs. As for oil filters I generally only use Mobil1 or Motorcraft branded oil filters. Fuel filters I have used either Motorcraft or ACDelco only. But I am sure other brands are just as safe to use. Basically what I am saying is that it's not necessary to spend extra on the normal stuff you need for your car. I have nothing against NGK plugs, but I have always used what is just recommended for my car nad never had any problems.
Will the heat shield fit over the svt header or no? Also is the svt header just bolt on or is there something that needs to be done? Also where is a good site to get all the necessary parts?
As far as the svt cat why is that needed? does the zx3 cat not bolt on to the svt flex pipe? Or?
And I guess the biggest question I have is after this will I have any problems trying to smog it here in cali after the mod?
Oh and the power steering line I've heard it can burst, any suggestions on how to use the factory zx3 line and not have it burst?
Thank you for the information on motorcraft vs ngk (aftermarket) stuff.
I apologize for all my questions
If you want a heat shield you will have get a svt heat shield or you can just use header wrap too.As for bolting on i belive it will bolt right to the motor as for the cat you will have to use the svt cat to pass smog the zetec one will not work with the svt header also if you have a cat back i belive you need to drill out the holes to fit the svt flex. As for the ps line you can use the stock one you will need to bwnd it out of the way and inulate it or jus buy a svt ps line. For new parts it wont be cheap you can go to cfm there a sponser here or just look on the bst area whole kits come up time to time.To get the best performance ouy of it you will should get it tuned you'llget the most gains out of it talk to 1turbofocus witch is tom at focus power.
Wrap the header in,
DEI 010127 TITANIUM Exhaust Header Heat Wrap 2" X 50 ft
It is not that hard and looks sexy.
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That's why I stick with the Motorcraft coppers. But I also have to use those since I am running a supercharger as well lol.
To give you an idea of how the header looks wrapped. Here is a picture of my engine bay. Excuse all the dust and dirt, the car was sitting quite awhile at the time this picture was taken.
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I think that's the first I've seen your car in 3 years! Haha! Just be sure to take your time wrapping. It can be tedious.
Wrap + factory SVT heatshield = the shit!
Header wrap, surface temp on the primaries dropped 100*F average.
Add factory heatshield, surface temp dropped another 200*F + average.
Lower underhood temps = very happy car.
There are plenty stickies about how the swap is done, what parts to source and where you can acquire them. I'd suggest reading them.
Spark plugs = Motorcraft or Autolite only.
Wires, just bring an Ohm meter with and buy the set with the lowest resistance. Most anything works. Odd thing, I found that the cheap Autozone set had lower resistance than the expensive set. But I only ran them for a few months, so I can't comment on longevity. But Motorcraft is very price competitive.
Filters and such, so long as you buy quality parts you won't have a problem. Stay away from anything orange or yellow though.
Thank you for all the info, I have a header and flex pipe. Now I need a cat, anyone know where to get a cat? That is California legal.
Can I use the zetec header gasket or will it not work?
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I would try to search on here for a used catalytic converter with low mileage. The gasket you need to connect the header to the cat is different than the regular Zetec gasket.
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1- Make sure your weapon is empty of cartridge (as always)
2- Remove the front and middle band
3- Open the bolt and remove the screw on the upper side (in this position) of the bolt
4- Look at the two front lugs of the bolt. You can easily see the right one. When you can see the left one, these lugs are in a larger part of the receiver which allow these lugs to turn to the right. The front part of the bolt will turn independently from the rear part. When you have turned about 60°, pull the bolt handle to the rear and remove it from the receiver (and the front part too which is now apart).
5- With a screwdriver of proper dimension, remove the screw of the right side of the receiver. Pay attention not to damage the wood with a too large screw driver.
6- Remove the screw behind the trigger guard (you can invert 5 and 6 but it is easier that way).
7- Pull the trigger guard to remove it from the wood. The trigger mecanism and the magazine come with it.
8- Now you can see two screws. They were hidden before by the trigger guard. There is only one screw you can remove with a classical screwdriver (the others can be removed with special "fork" screwdrivers only). Remove that screw. Now you can remove the receiver and the barrel from the wood. I think you don't need any further disassembly to correctly clean up your carbine.
The assembly is more or less in the opposite order : When your receiver and you barrel are back in the wood, you can put the middle and front bands before screwing the receiver to the wood. Put the trigger guard in place. Put the screw of the right side of the receiver first, but don't screw it hard (or do you say tight?). You will certainly have to press on the trigger guard to ease it. This screw is sometimes hard to put back in place. You finish by the screw of the trigger guard. When it is back in place, you can finish to screw the screw of the right side of the receiver.
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A sprain is an injury to the ligaments around a joint. Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together. When a ligament is stretched too far or tears, the joint will become painful and swell.
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Zero-Day attacks have been in the news all year long, with one vulnerability after another. Whether it's been Windows, Apple, Adobe or any of the other software vendors out there today, they have all had to chase down a patch, at some point, over the past 12 months. Zero-Day exploits, in case you are not familiar, are exploits that come out after the public release of a particular vulnerability and before (or on the same day) of a patch for that vulnerability. This window of opportunity can be minutes, days, weeks or even longer and Zero-Day refers to this period of time.
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