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A cleaning system and method adapted for removal of small particles from solid substrates is disclosed. In one implementation, the system employs two on-line particle counters to measure particle concentrations in an incoming stream of filtered cleaning liquid, providing a baseline measurement, and in the outgoing or recirculation stream that has already made contact with the article to be cleaned. Comparison of the two measurements over time provides an accurate indication of the degree of particle removal, which is reported to the user and/or employed to control the cleaning cycle. In another implementation, the system employs a single detector that measures the magnitude of a signal (e.g., radioactivity) emitted by the particles; this signal continuously indicates the number of particles remaining on the substrate.
1. An immersion cleaning apparatus suitable for removing small particles from an article, the apparatus comprising:
a. a housing comprising an immersion sump for receiving an article to be cleaned;
b. inflow means for conducting fluid into the housing;
c. outflow means for conducting fluid from the immersion sump out of the housing;
d. first particle-detection means, coupled to the inflow means, for detecting, in a fluid flowing through the inflow means, a concentration of particles larger than a predetermined minimum size;
e. second particle-detection means, coupled to the outflow means, for detecting, in a fluid flowing through the outflow means, a concentration of particles larger than the predetermined size; and
f. reporting means for displaying the particle concentrations detected by the first and second particle-detection means.
2. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
a. a vessel for containing a cleaning fluid;
b. a first inflow conduit coupling the vessel to the inflow means;
c. a first outflow conduit coupling the vessel to the outflow means and arranged to conduct fluid from the immersion sump to the vessel; and
d. means for pumping fluid from the vessel through the first inflow conduit and into the inflow means.
3. The cleaning apparatus of claim 2 wherein the vessel is positioned below the immersion sump and fluid drains by gravity through the first outflow conduit into the vessel.
4. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for agitating a liquid in the immersion sump.
5. The cleaning apparatus of claim 4 wherein the agitation means is an ultrasonic transducer.
6. The cleaning apparatus of claim 4 wherein the agitation means is a spray nozzle.
7. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 wherein the particle-detection means include UV spectrophotometers.
8. The cleaning apparatus of claim 7 further comprising a cleaning fluid that is substantially transparent to UV radiation.
9. The cleaning apparatus of claim 8 wherein the cleaning fluid is a fluorinated liquid.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for filtering fluid before the fluid reaches the housing.
11. An immersion cleaning apparatus suitable for removing small particles from an article the apparatus comprising:
a. a housing comprising an immersion sump for receiving an article to be cleaned;
b. inflow means for conducting fluid into the housing;
c. outflow means for conducting fluid from the immersion sump out of the housing;
d. first particle-detection means, coupled to the inflow means, for detecting a particle concentration in a fluid flowing through the inflow means;
e. second particle-detection means, coupled to the outflow means, for detecting a particle concentration in a fluid flowing through the outflow means; and
f. a vessel for containing a cleaning fluid;
g. a first inflow conduit coupling the vessel to the inflow means;
h. a first outflow conduit coupling the vessel to the outflow means and arranged to conduct fluid from the immersion sump to the vessel;
i. means for pumping fluid from the vessel through the first inflow conduit and into the immersion sump;
j. a second vessel for containing a rinse fluid;
k. a second inflow conduit coupling the second vessel to the inflow means;
l. a second outflow conduit;
m. means for pumping fluid from the second vessel through the second inflow conduit and into the immersion sump; and
n. cycle control means for operating the pumping means to circulate, in a first cycle, the cleaning fluid from the first vessel to the immersion sump and back to the first vessel, and thereafter, in a second cycle, to circulate the rinse fluid from the second vessel into and out of the immersion sump.
12. The cleaning apparatus of claim 11 wherein:
a. the control means is coupled to the particle-detection means; and
b. the control means terminates the first cycle and initiates the second cycle based on the particle concentrations detected by the first and second particle-detection means.
13. The cleaning apparatus of claim 11 further comprising reporting means for displaying the particle concentrations detected by the first and second particle-detection means.
14. The apparatus of claim 11 further comprising means for filtering fluid before the fluid reaches the housing.
15. An immersion cleaning apparatus suitable for removing from an article small particles that emit a detectable signal, the apparatus comprising:
a. a housing comprising an immersion sump for receiving an article to be cleaned;
b. inflow means for conducting fluid into the housing;
c. outflow means for conducting fluid from the immersion sump out of the housing;
d. means for detecting the signal emitted by the particles on the article; and
e. reporting means for displaying the magnitude of the detected signal, said magnitude being indicative of particle concentration on the article.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the particles are radioactive and the detection means is a scintillation detector.
17. The cleaning apparatus of claim 15 wherein the cleaning fluid is a fluorinated liquid.
This invention was made with Government support under Air Force contract F04704-92-C-0017 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission contract 04-93-106. The Government has certain rights in this invention.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to immersion cleaning, and in particular to a method and apparatus for removing small particles from solid substrates.
2. Description of the Related Art
Unless extraordinary precautions are taken, virtually all workpieces and manufactured items acquire or retain particulate contaminants on their surfaces during manufacture. The presence of such fine particles can deleteriously affect product quality in a wide variety of applications (for example, fabrication of semiconductors and precision instruments such as inertial guidance instruments). Particles of micrometer size or smaller are generally observed to adhere tenaciously and non-specifically to other solid surfaces, and cannot be removed by simple mechanical means or with cleaning techniques developed primarily for degreasing purposes.
Traditional techniques of removing unwanted particles include the use of chlorinated cleaning agents such as chlorofluorocarbons and methylchloroform; these, however, have been found to constitute major sources of atmospheric chlorine, which is responsible for devastation of the ozone layer. Alternative approaches have stressed the use of non-chlorinated cleaning agents. See, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 4,711,256 (to Kaiser, entitled METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL 0F SMALL PARTICLES FROM A SURFACE).
Thus far, however, particle-removal materials and techniques have been used in conjunction with non-specialized equipment such as vapor degreasers. These devices, while serviceable, do not control the cleaning process in a manner directly responsive to removal of particles. For example, a user may clean an article, remove it from the cleaning solution, microscopically examine it for the continued presence of contaminating particles, and repeat the process until the particle count reaches a small enough level. Not only is this iterative procedure time-consuming and inefficient, but can also result in evaporative loss of cleaning solvent during the unproductive examination steps. Alternatively, articles can be subjected to cleaning for such an extended period as to virtually ensure the absence of particles. Once again, this approach results in unnecessary cleaning effort.
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide for removal of particles from an article without inefficient use of cleaning materials or energy.
It is another object of the invention to facilitate cleaning in a manner that monitors particle removal and keeps the user informed of progress.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a cleaning method and apparatus whose operation is controlled by progress in removing particles.
Other objects will, in part, be obvious and will, in part, appear hereinafter. The invention accordingly comprises an article of manufacture possessing the features and properties exemplified in the constructions described herein and the several steps and the relation of one or more of such steps with respect to the others and the apparatus embodying the features of construction, combination of elements and the arrangement of parts that are adapted to effect such steps, all as exemplified in the following summary and detailed description, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.
The foregoing objects are accomplished with a recirculating cleaning system having two on-line particle counters. A first counter measures the particle concentrations in an incoming stream of filtered cleaning liquid, providing a baseline measurement; and a second counter measures the concentrations in the recirculation stream drawn from the cleaning vessel. Comparison of the two measurements over time provides an accurate indication of the degree of particle removal, which is reported to the user and/or employed to control the cleaning cycle.
The type of cleaning liquid and the mode of cleaning can take numerous forms consistent with the invention. For example, the liquid can be a perfluorocarbon surfactant solution in which the article to be cleaned is immersed. To enhance the cleaning process, agitation (e.g., sonication with ultrasound, mechanical shear, spraying, etc.) can be introduced into immersion bath. Alternatively, different cleaning solvents and cleaning techniques (e.g., non-recirculating immersion, non-immersion spraying or vapor degreasing) can be adapted for use with the invention through appropriate modification of the cleaning equipment. So long as incoming particle counts can be compared with outgoing counts, the approach of the present invention can be straightforwardly implemented.
In the simplest embodiments, the degree of particle removal can be used to terminate the cleaning process once a sufficient decrease in removed particles is detected. In more sophisticated embodiments, cleaning with a solvent is followed by a rinse cycle, and a target degree of particle removal may be utilized as a signal to switch cycles.
The foregoing discussion will be understood more readily from the following detailed description of the invention, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a basic cleaning apparatus in accordance with the present invention; and
FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a more sophisticated cleaning apparatus in accordance with the present invention.
Refer first to FIG. 1, which illustrates a basic cleaning system embodying the present invention. The system includes a vessel 10 into which a cleaning or rinsing liquid 12 may be introduced. A heater 14 selectably warms the liquid residing in vessel 10, while an ultrasonic transducer 16 acoustically agitates the liquid to assist in the cleaning process. (As noted earlier, other well-known sources of cleaning agitation can be substituted for transducer 16 if desired.) A set of cooling coils 18 condense solvent vapors as they rise, thereby confining them within the vessel 10.
The workpiece or workpieces W are desirably suspended in an immersion sump of vessel 10 by suitable means, such as a basket 20, a shelf or a containment cell coupled to a lift for transfering workpieces W in and out of vessel 10, although, in simplified embodiments, the workpieces may simply rest on the floor 22 of the immersion sump.
A supply of liquid 12 resides in a storage vessel 25. The liquid is conveyed by means of a pump 27 to vessel 10 via one or more conduits defining a flow path 30, which includes a membrane filter assembly 32 and an on-line particle counter 34. Filter 32 is used to minimize the concentration of background particles; useful for this purpose is the MILLIPAK 200 0.22 μm filter cartridge supplied by Millipore Corp., Ashby Road, Bedford, Mass. Optionally, controlled variation of the flow rate can be facilitated by introduction of a flow meter 36 into flow path 30 and a controller 33 that governs the action of pump 27. A typical flow rate is 20 to 30 ml/min through sensor 34; however, a bypass loop 38 can be employed to accommodate higher flow rates by diverting excess flow around sensor 34. Flow path 30 can reach vessel 10 through a suitable inlet or by means of a spray nozzle 40 directed into vessel 10 (and desirably against workpiece W). In the latter case, spray nozzle 40 may provide sufficient agitation to fully substitute for ultrasonic transducer 16.
Liquid 12 is returned to vessel 25 over a second flow path 42, which includes a second particle counter 45 (and, if high flow rates are desired, a second bypass loop 44). Preferably, vessel 25 is located beneath vessel 10 such that liquid 12 can simply drain into the vessel. Particle counters 34, 45 are preferably cells that incorporate a laser and a measurement photodiode. In operation, laser radiation is directed across the liquid flowing through the cell and onto the photodiode, the output of which is measured by a pulse-height analyzer 47 and interpreted as a particle concentration by a display output unit 48, which reports this concentration. One suitable type of particle counter employs an ultraviolet (UV) laser and photodiode sensor; advantageous results have been obtained using the MET-One Model LB-1010 or LB-1020 light-blocking sensors, supplied by MET-One, Inc. 481 California Avenue, Grants Pass, Orea., which can detect particles as small as 1 μm. Alternatives include sensors that operate through light scattering (instead of light blockage), which can detect particles down to 0.1 μm; and radiation detectors, as described in greater detail below. In any of these implementation, the functions of units 47 and 48 are carried out on a 486SX microcomputer that collects, analyzes and stores the particle-count data using MET-One Logware 3 software.
If desired, a spectrophotometer 50 can be introduced into flow path 42 to monitor any changes in the chemical composition of liquid 12. The apparatus can also include a ball float or similar device to warn the user of an inadequate supply of liquid in vessel 10.
In operation, a cleaning liquid is first circulated through vessel 10 until the output of counter 45 approaches, within tolerable limits, the output of counter 34. At this point the workpiece can be removed, suspended in a vapor zone above the surface of liquid 12 as in a traditional vapor degreaser, or rinsed. In the latter case, vessel 25 is filled with a rinse liquid that is once again circulated through flow paths 30, 42. A preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes the cleaning method disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,711,256 (to Kaiser, entitled METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF SMALL PARTICLES FROM A SURFACE), hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. In particular, the cleaning liquid is a high-molecular-weight, highly fluorinated organic surfactant in a non-ionic highly fluorinated organic carrier, and the rinse liquid is a highly fluorinated organic liquid, all as defined in the '256 patent.
Refer now to FIG. 2, which illustrates a more elaborate version of the inventive cleaning apparatus. The illustrated system includes two principal flow circuits: a closed-loop cleaning circuit and an open-loop rinse circuit, both directed through a single containment vessel 110. Once again, vessel 110 preferably includes an ultrasonic transducer array 116.
The cleaning circuit comprises a flow path 123, driven by a pump 125, that leads from a cleaning-liquid storage vessel 130 through a flow meter 132, a membrane filter assembly 134, and a three-way inlet valve 136 to vessel 110; and a return path 140 leading from vessel 110 (by means of an outlet conduit 142) through a first particle counter 144 and a second flow meter 146 back to vessel 130 through a three-way valve 148 set at a recirculation position. Path 140 can also include a heat exchanger 150 equipped with suitable cooling water entrance and exit ports as indicated, and a spectrophotometer 151. A pair of valves 152, 154 control the overall circulation rate.
An analytical test stream is drawn from path 123 before liquid enters vessel 110. This stream follows a flow path 161, passing through a second particle detector 162 and a third flow meter 164 before reaching valve 148, which directs the liquid into vessel 130. Flow path 161 can also include a heat exchanger 168. A control unit 170 constantly monitors the difference in particle concentrations detected by the first and second particle counters 144, 162.
The rinse circuit comprises a flow path 180, driven by a pump 182, that leads from a rinse-liquid storage vessel 185 through a control valve 188, a flow meter 190, a membrane filter assembly 192, and inlet valve 136. Spent rinse liquid is conveyed to a waste container 195 over flow path 140, with valve 148 set at an outflow position. Vessels 130 and 195 are preferably connected by a pressure-equalization line. Liquid accumulating in vessel 175 is discarded or recycled off-line.
In addition to obtaining particle-concentration data from the particle counters, control unit 170 displays this data to the user, and preferably utilizes it to directly supervise operation of the apparatus. In furtherance thereof, control unit 170 operates (by means of suitable electronic actuators) valves 136, 148, 152, 154 and 188, as well as pumps 125 and 185. When activated by the user, control unit 170 initiates cleaning by opening valves 152; setting valve 136 to direct liquid from flow path 123 into vessel 110; setting valve 148 to return liquid to vessel 130; and turning on pump 125. Control unit 170 keeps valve 154 closed until the liquid in vessel 110 reaches an adequate height (as detected, for example, by a suitable ball float). If suspension device 20 includes a lifting mechanism, control unit 170 also operates this to lower the articles to be cleaned into vessel 110.
When the particle concentrations measured by counter 144 begin to approach those reported by counter 162, control unit 170 terminates the cleaning cycle and initiates the rinse cycle by closing valve 152; allowing the cleaning liquid in vessel 110 to drain into vessel 130; closing valve 154; reversing the positions of valves 136 and 148; opening valve 188; and turning on pump 182. Control unit keeps valve 154 closed until a sufficient amount of rinse liquid has accumulated in vessel 110. Control unit 170 can maintain the rinse flow over paths 140 and 180 for a predetermined time, or use the output of spectrophotometer 151 to monitor the composition of the rinse liquid and terminate the cycle when the effluent contains no more soil or only insignificant traces of cleaning liquid.
The foregoing designs can be modified to efficiently measure and react to cleaning of articles contaminated with radioactive particles. In this environment, the particles themselves carry detectable signatures, and it is therefore unnecessary to measure relative numbers of particles released into the cleaning stream using a two-counter system; instead the aggregate radioactivity remaining in the vessel 10 or 110 (or on the workpiece W) can be used directly to assess the efficacy of cleaning. For example, the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 can be modified to implement this approach by eliminating counter 34 and locating counter 45 in vessel 10 (or associating it more intimately with workpiece W). In this case, counter 45 may be, for example, a 3×3 NaI scintillation gamma detector. Analysis module 47 is equipped with suitable amplification circuitry to detect and measure the signal from detector 45. The magnitude of this signal indicates the degree to which a non-radioactive workpiece W is purged of contaminating radioactive particles, which are trapped in filter 32 as cleaning liquid 12 circulates. Cleaning is terminated and workpiece W withdrawn when the signal reaches a sufficiently small value. The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 can be analogously modified to accommodate this single-detector approach.
It will therefore be seen that I have developed a versatile cleaning system that facilitates efficient and reliable removal of small particles. The terms and expressions employed herein are used as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention, in the use of such terms and expressions, of excluding any equivalents of the features shown and described or portions thereof, but it is recognized that various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention claimed.
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by Andrew Smith, BC Rugby Communications
Vancouver, BC: The parting words of Steph Murphy's high school rugby coach Ken Asano to his graduates were "if you've had fun and love rugby, then give back." Murphy took those words to heart and for the last 12 years has been instrumental in growing women's rugby in British Columbia. After a busy year of coaching both at the provincial level with British Columbia's under-20 team and with United Rugby Club, BC Rugby is proud to recognize Steph Murphy through the First XV Volunteer Appreciation Program.
After playing club rugby for Burnaby Lake and Simon Fraser University, Murphy saw the need to expand women's rugby and took her efforts East to help found the Pocomo's rugby program in 2000. After playing and volunteering with the club, Murphy played a key role in Pocomo's merger with Douglas College to form United Rugby Club in 2005. Murphy has since served United Rugby Club both on and off the pitch but in recent years has taken on more of a management role through coaching and holding executive positions.
"Steph has made United proud as a coach for the Lower Mainland and BC representative teams," said United's Vice President Alex Allen. "She served on Pocomo's executive for many years as Clubhouse Manager and won service awards for the countless hours she put into the club. Steph has also coached the U19 girls for both Pocomo and United for many years."
This past Spring, Murphy coached United's senior women's team to the provincial semifinals where her squad fell to eventual champs Burnaby Lake. During the 2011 Fall season, Murphy coached United's Tier One side to the Lower Mainland Bowl Championship and her Tier Two side finished as Bowl runners-up. Murphy has also spent countless summers volunteering her time with age grade rugby in British Columbia.
"Steph is passionate about the women's game and she has done a massive amount of club work with United and worked closely with local schools," said BC Rugby Provincial Coach and Development Manager Dave Brown. "She has spent two years as assistant coach to Jason Young with the U19 women and won two silver medals at Ottawa ('08) and Toronto ('09). Steph then took over the U19s in 2010 and won bronze in Calgary. Last year the program transitioned to the new U20 team and won bronze at the National Women's League finals in Vancouver after two nail-biting losses to Alberta and Ontario ."
We caught up with our December First XV Volunteer and this is what she had to say...
How long have you been involved as a volunteer with rugby?
"I have been a volunteer with rugby since 2000 in many different capacities. Coached high school, age grade, regional, provincial, BC Summer Games and Senior Club. As a coordinator for the U18 girls league from 2005-2010. As a club executive from 2000-2009 as women's director, bar manager, secretary and vice president."
Why is volunteering important to you and why have you dedicated so many hours to the United and provincial programs?
"The parting words of my highschool rugby coach Ken Asano, to his graduates were- if you've had fun and love rugby- then give back. I took those words to heart and have always been grateful for the lifelong friends, colleagues, and stewards of the game that I have met along the way! Rugby teams and programs don't happen by accident, they are cultivated by volunteers at the grass roots trying to grow love of the game.
"To me there is no greater accomplishment than seeing the growth of rugby in our province. I think often about those words regarding giving back. It doesn't matter if you are the one cleaning the clubhouse after an event, lining the field in the rain so the game can be played, organizing clothing orders, balancing the budget, or coaching- it's all for the love of the game."
What is the secret to balancing so many hours of rugby with your professional life?
"I certainly don't know the secret, if there is one I'd love to hear it! It's always hard to balance anything with your passion."
Can you tell us a bit about your playing career? How did you first get involved with United?
"I started playing rugby in high school at Centennial in Coquitlam. While in highschool I also
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But we can combat the mess and save space, through creativity...
These steps are no Instructables, but presentations of various installations I made in this topic, to (maybe) give you some ideas.
Step 1: A Computer in the Shelf
Step 2: A Nokia 770 in the Kitchen
This Nokia 770 wifi tablet is mounted inside a sliding trapdoor under a kitchen shelf.
Step 3: A Sliding Panel for Brooms and Umbrellas
A bottle filled with water, in a bag, gives the force to pull it back.
The umbrellas holder is made of a sawed plastic box.
Step 4: A Pivoting Sweeper Holder
I especially appreciate how you kept the broom/mop sliding panel open to the room, I suspect that if it was a closed flush to the wall "hidden storage", it would probably get moldy.
Question... are you able to sweep the slot this is located in? Looks like it might be hard to dust out nicely.
Feel free to post any of your solutions!
- 2 x drawer rails: full extension drawer runners; 300mm extension
- 4 x L, to hang the two above rails; not visible on the pictures
- 2 x foldable L brackets; with ratchet and spring-loaded release
- 2 x steel bars, to hold the monitor on the L brackets
- 2 x aluminium bars of L profile
- lots of bolts, nuts and washers
- no time
- not too much visually disturbing
- I can pick the frequently used broom without even sliding the panel


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2 great new designs from Paper Cloud! These great minimalist designs can be found on the Poppies Pillow, Buds Pendant, and Buds Lampshade. Eco-friendly, and perfect for every room in the house!
Daily Archives: June 1, 2008
Work by Icelandic-Danish Artist Olafur Eliasson is all over New York City this Spring and Summer. Currently showing at MoMA and PS1 Contemporary Art Center, Take Your Time is an exhibition exploring the cognitive aspects of the sense of sight using light, prisms, water and, the case of his photographs, — Continue reading
Brazilian architect and furniture designer Sérgio Rodrigues, the very well knonw creator of "Mole Chair", is honoroud in the exhibit "Desenhos para o Designer" (Designs for the Designer), which takes place at D&D Decoração e Design Center, in São Paulo, untill June 10th. Guests designers have created 14 pieces, all — Continue reading


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Merida, Mexico
December 27, 2014 - January 7, 2015
About the Program
Mississippi College School of Law will host the popular Merida program during winter intersession this year. The program is approximately two weeks long and students will earn three credit hours in international human rights. Students will live and learn at the Hotel del Peregrino, a small boutique hotel in Merida. Merida is the capital city of the Yucatan and an excellent base to explore the Mexican culture through ruin sites and ecological wonders.
The classroom study will be enhanced through visits to local legal institutions and cultural excursions. Anticipated visits include the Judicial Tribunal Center, the United States Consulate, Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and a hacienda tour.
Who can Participate
The program is open to full-time and part-time students at ABA accredited law schools. Participating students must currently be in good standing and have attended law school for at least one year. Therefore, the program is only available to current second and third year students.


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Store books, games, puzzles and other classroom items in this attractive storage cabinet. It features 11-ply birch panels and plywood back. Each of the eight compartments is a full 12" deep so there is plenty of room for all your classroom essentials. And it is the perfect height for your little helpers to help with putting the toys and games away. Heavy-duty casters included for easy mobility.
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Nachiket Mhatre
11:51 29th Feb, 2012
PSN Will Be Down For Maintenance On 1st March
Will be offline for at least 14 hours.
The PlayStation Network (PSN) is going down this Thursday. This time around, however, it won't be due to a security breach. The entire network will be inaccessible for "regular scheduled maintenance" purposes and the downtime will last for a minimum of 14 hours. According to a post on the PlayStation Blog, PSN users will not be able to access PlayStation Store, PlayStation Home, Account Management, or play online after 21:30 hrs IST from the 1st of March. Indians, however, couldn't have asked for a better time, since most of us will be asleep through the downtime. Users will be kept informed about the network's status on the PlayStation Twitter feed.
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Foundation issue delays Brunswick police station construction
BRUNSWICK — Construction of the new police station has been delayed for a month because the project's contractors say a more expensive foundation will be required to support the building, increasing its cost by $175,000.
And the unexpected expense might affect the project budget meant to cover mistakes and accidents that happen during actual construction.
Work on the police station was supposed to start later this month or in early November, but will now begin in December, said Jeff Shaw of Donham and Sweeney Architects, the project's architecture firm.
The delay is the result of a soil study conducted by Ledgewood Construction that found loose sediment where the foundation will go, according to a Sept. 20 e-mail sent by Shaw to Town Manager Gary Brown.
Ledgewood is now recommending an 18-inch-thick foundation, which is more expensive than the 4-inch one in the original plan, according to a memo sent by Brown to the Town Council.
The town has accepted Ledgewood's recommendation, according to Brown's memo.
The extra expense has not changed the $5.6 million budget, Brown said Tuesday, but the additional costs could take a bite out of the project's contingency budget.
"It increases the risk of us not having sufficient funds at the end," Shaw said.
As part of every construction project, the architect said there is always a contingency budget that is set aside from the costs of actual construction. This portion of the total budget is meant to cover any mistakes or accidents that occur.
"It's here to cover all the pieces that will go wrong," the architect said, emphasizing that bumps in the road are inevitable for any construction project.
Shaw said his firm's recommended size for the contingency in any construction project is usually 8-10 percent of the total construction costs.
According to the e-mail Shaw sent to Brown, the new expense might cause the contingency budget to dip well below that.
"The owner's contingency was included in the project budget and set at 6 percent of the construction cost," Shaw said in the e-mail. "It would be cut by more than half if it had to absorb the entire increase. It is risky to proceed with such a low contingency, typically we do not recommended carrying less than 5 percent owners contingency at the start of a project."
But until the architecture firm receives its final bids from subcontractors sometime in mid-November, nothing is certain.
"The big message is we don't know what the bids will be," Shaw said.
When the bids have been received, Shaw said his firm will vet them to make sure they cover every aspect of the construction process and let the town decide how to proceed.
"All we know is the foundation is going to cost more than expected," Brown said.
Despite the risk of losing funds from the contingency budget, the town manager said there could be a more favorable outcome, too.
Since the current $5.6 million budget is based on an incomplete plan and preliminary bids made earlier this year, Brown said it's possible the construction costs could end up less than projected, leaving more room for the costly foundation in the budget.
Two members on the Brunswick Town Council wondered why the additional cost wasn't discussed at Monday night's meeting. All councilors received the memo from Brown about the change on Sept. 20.
"I just assumed we were going to hear about it last night," Councilor Benet Pols said Tuesday.
Councilor Sarah Brayman echoed Pols' concerns.
"If this is just a normal mistake, why wouldn't you just mention it?" Brayman said.
Brown said "there was no deliberate attempt to not discuss it." But he said he didn't want to report on the update until he had full information on where the new costs will come out of the budget, which will be determined when the final bids are made and presented next month.
Councilor Ben Tucker said he is not concerned about the development, because it's a part of the construction process.
"I'm not alarmed by it because engineers have to do their job and get the right foundation," Tucker said. "I'm not going to second-guess the engineers here."
Shaw said that despite the possibility of the project's increased risk, he wanted to remind everyone that risk is a part of every construction project.
"(This project) is still eminently doable, but it relies on a lot of things that are beyond the control of the construction team," the architect said.


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Orks are the most widespread and warlike race of aliens in the bloodstained galaxy of the 41st millennium. In terms of sheer numbers and planets, Orks occupy more of the galaxy than any other single race and were they unified they would soon crush all opposition. However, the Ork's passion for violence is so unquenchable that they spend most of their time warring amongst themselves.
The brute and savage Ork race infests the galaxy like a plague. Mankind has fought against this greenskinned scourge since the very first steps taken out into the stars. An entire civilisation that thrives upon conflict and war, the Ork race is divided into many different (and fractious) tribes, klans and hordes. Each fight amongst themselves for the most part, but occasionally a particularly strong warboss will unite his lesser kind into a Waaagh!; an all but unstoppable tide of brutal violence.
The Ork caste known as Mekaniaks, or Meks, form the brute genius that supplies a warband, horde or Waaagh! with their war materiel. Most of their creations are temperamental in the extreme, yet undeniably effective on the field of battle. From scrap Fighta-Bommas to the terrifying behemoths known as Kill Krushas, each Mek vies with his fellows to produce ever more fiendish war machines and to nail, bolt or weld 'moar dakka' to their creations in the form of additional guns, or esoteric energy weapons.


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Last December I bought a Samson usb port microphone so that I could record band practices for the purpose of aiding us in perfecting our songs. It cost about $100 dollars. To simplify the use of this mic I downloaded a program called Quick Time Pro. This program allowed me to make simple one click recordings right onto my Mac's Desktop. I don't even have to set volume level. At our next band practice I made some recordings and through trial and error I found that when I placed the mic in a lonely corner of the room the recordings sounded balanced and clear. Every week I recorded our practices and I would later convert the recordings to MP3 format and email them to the other band members so they could work on the songs during the week. One day I decided to email some of the better songs to our bands booking agent so he could hear what we were working on and stay current with us. A few days later the agent emailed Me back and he said that the band was sounding good. He wanted to know what recording studio we had used. I answered him and I told him how the recordings were made. His response was "come on, stop kidding around; Tell me so I can recommend the studio to other bands in your area." I think that this is an excellent example of the technology that exist today. You don't have to spend a lot, to get a lot.
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Tags movie soundtracks, tie ins, original motion picture soundtrack, pop music
Artists A Perfect Circle, Ladytron, Gary Jules
March 18, 2012
songs that for better or worse will always be linked to a movie for which it was part of the soundtrack.
i know i'm missing a ton. i take suggestions.
The NME's Failed "20 Greatest Goth Tracks" by Spiderlegs
I say failed because what NME does is try to broaden the term "goth" by including 'emo' , punk and straight up altrock and indie tracks.
goth, notgoth, emo, britpop, indie
Other Versions by Spiderlegs
Different versions of known tracks by the same artists who recorded them originally: remixes, demos, Peel Sessions, etc.
alternate versions, demos, peel sessions, remixes
My Indie Dick by Spiderlegs
A bunch of obscure indie shit.
indie, obscure, mellow, arrogant, stuck up
Laughter Tap by Spiderlegs
a full keg of stand-up comedy - jokes n jokes n jokes n jokes!.
stand up, stand-up comedy, comedians, jokes, humor


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A fabulous, sweet romantic comedy that deal with father-daughter issues, aging issues, and later-in-life love issues. Emma Thompson shines as a woman in the middle of her life…dealing with a possessive mother and friends who continually try and set her up with Mr. Right. She meets Dustin Hoffman, a man in the midst of life crisis, and they befriend each other. When the idea of the friendship becoming something more surfaces, both characters insecurities get in the way, at first. A sentimental and pure story of love and relationships and how even though something might not be perfect, it still might work.
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I order the DVDs, Blu-rays, and Audiobooks at the Niles Library. I love movies almost as much as I love being a librarian. Also, I am an Anglophile, Hitchcock-phile, destined to move to London/England one day, loves to travel (Europe), loves to read, wishes for some more time to write.


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Additional Education
ACSA Personnel Administrators Academy, 2011-2012
Classes Taught
EDU 302 Growth, Development, and Learning Online
EDU 521 Theories of Learning and Teaching Online
EDU 525 Survey of Educational Research
EDL 530 Introduction to Educational Leadership Online
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EDL 558 Governance, Policy, and Community Relations
ETC 305/505 Educational Computing Level 1
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Academic Areas / Scholarly Interests
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Adjunct Faculty, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA. 2004 - 2013
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Things I would have changed:a little over packed in the tin
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Things I liked:the expansion
Things I would have changed:screw top in
What others should know:OMG do these suckers expand on contact! not the most accurate beyond 50 yards. but they make up for it with a hit like a brick.
Things I liked:hard hitting will penetrate light cover to really blast the pests in their home.
Things I would have changed:slightly smaller diameter these are tight
What others should know:as a test me and my friend shot one out of my condor at full power with 2900 psi in the tank. we shot the rearend of a junked pontiac grand am and ended up pulling the disfigured pellet out of the steering wheel after it went through the taillight, rear firewall, back seat, drivers seat, and the vinal of the steering wheel. truely awsome penetration.
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Willow Jane is a talented artist known for her paintings and her eccentricity. She doesn't have friends which could be attributed to her fiery temper and quick mouth. Since her childhood she has grown to love the presence of someone she cannot see whom she calls Boon. Recently, she started hearing his voice. While her parents have paid for the best therapist to help her on-going imagination but nothing has helped.
She set off to live in a small English village, where she meets an elderly couple whom she has grown fond of. They are fundamental in her journey to find herself and learn more about Boon. She realizes that many things she sees are clues; such as the statues, charm bracelets, the weather and gardens.
Willow's Professor shows her painting to a colleague whose feedback and praise leaves her ecstatic. What she doesn't know is that her painting was like a red alert. Others are now aware that she might be the key to a puzzle no one has been able to decipher. Now she faces another problem when all she wanted was to find a way to be with the man she calls Boon.
I gave this book three stars because it wasn't my cup of tea but I know many others that would enjoy it. It was TOO descriptive and informative for me and trying to understand the dialect of the store owner took away from me trying to get into a flow with the book. I must admit the story is very unique and different from any book out there.
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on June 01, 2012 :
I would like to thank Read 2 Review for allowing me to read this book for a review. It's quite interesting. There were several twists and turns and I was quite surprised with the ending with this book. I was totally shocked how they've put so much history and well know "names" and they all fit together. I have to say that was my favorite part. I was a little sad for the main character as she seemed to have quite a hard life. and when they people you love the most won't believe you or help you, and make you think you're crazy, it can make life miserable. I love the supporting characters, especially the Willoughby's!! I just love them :) This is an interesting concept of paranormal romance with mystery included. There is some magical landscapes and interesting things going on. If you like a sweet, fairy-tale type paranormal romance. This one is for you :) 3.5 PAWS!
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Maghon Thomas
on June 01, 2012 :
I would like to thank Read 2 Review for allowing me to read this book for a review. It's quite interesting. There were several twists and turns and I was quite surprised with the ending with this book. I was totally shocked how they've put so much history and well know "names" and they all fit together. I have to say that was my favorite part. I was a little sad for the main character as she seemed to have quite a hard life. and when they people you love the most won't believe you or help you, and make you think you're crazy, it can make life miserable. I love the supporting characters, especially the Willoughby's!! I just love them :) This is an interesting concept of paranormal romance with mystery included. There is some magical landscapes and interesting things going on. If you like a sweet, fairy-tale type paranormal romance. This one is for you :) 3.5 PAWS!
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Sangita Tamang
on May 26, 2012 :
*received a copy for a honest review
Willoow Jane has a secret. She can see Boon. Ever since she was little he has always been there. Now, that she is thirty three she's going to look for answers.
I have got to say that In a Celandiene World was outside the box of what i read. Although, it does have some really good things to it that i really like about it!
Firstly, i would say that Catherine's writing is so comfortable. You can slip right into the story anytime you like. And the first sentence just drags you in:
"In third grade, i was punched so hard in the face i thought i saw god"
Next, i also loved the Alice In Wonderland quotes that come up in the story. It fits perfectly into the story!
However, it also had some down sides to it. For example, there wasn't much thrill. In addition, it wasn't really my type of cup of tea. So, finally, i have come to desicion that i will give it a 3 out of 5 stars.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Hazel G
on May 25, 2012 :
In A Celandine World is a fantasy romance written by Catherine Thrope.
I went into the book thinking it was one thing and it turns out to be a completely different experience then expected. And I have to say, it just wasn't for me. The book blurb leads you to believe this novel to be a paranormal type mystery when instead, I found it to be more of a book based on the inner ramblings in the POV of the main character, Willow, about beliefs, the contemplation of her sanity, reality and the possibility of magic and fairy folk. There was a story hidden in there as well but Willow spends the majority of the book wondering if the events around her are actually in her head and what this could mean for her own sanity and reality. The authors use of flowery imagery kept me reading. She has a poetic way with words for sure, but the story itself was confusing, leaving me stumbling over chapters trying to decipher what I had just read and where this story could possibly be going. It wasn't until the end that you understand the reason for everything and by that point I just didn't care. I wish there had been better, more discernible clues hidden in the mystery of the book. The characters were just as mysterious and confusing as the story and I didn't understand their point until the end.
This just wasn't my typical type of read so I may be judging to harshly, but I just couldn't get into the story. I assume by the ending of this novel there will be a second book but I probably wont pick it up.
NOTE: I read this as a R2R with Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Fanatics! A special thank you to the mods and the author for allowing me to participate.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
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on May 22, 2012 :
[this review was also posted on goodreads]
I was close to giving the book three stars because of her writing, but in the end I settled for two because to be perfectly honest, I didn't enjoy the plot. I think Thorpe has a lot of interesting and unique ideas and I can honestly say I have never read a story like it before, yet I didn't feel that the story was particularly interesting or enjoyable, it was just odd. However, judging by the average review of the book it seems that quite a few people did enjoy the book, but it wasn't for me. The ending especially ruined the book even more for me, I don't want to ruin the book for anyone else who hasn't read it yet, but I will say that I just found the last end twist beyond strange and just really weird.
I hugely enjoyed some of the characters and I found them to be very well written, in particular Hugh's character was quite enchanting. I love the traditional British way in which he is described in his manners. Some of the descriptions are beautiful if you really pay attention to them, but sometimes they also slow the story down even more. However, I found Mr. Willoughby and the professor to be a bit overly British, it just felt a bit too much at times. I really couldn't stand the Willow as a character either, I just found her a bit annoying at times. However, I loved the descriptions of her interactions with Hugh and Boon, it was enticing and beautifully written. I do just really want to reiterate that Catherine Thorpe has an amazing style of writing, the way in which she describes things and especially emotions is just beautiful. She successfully captures several different aspects of moments, sometimes she'll spend quite a few paragraphs just describing specific things and I honestly love it - sometimes it does slow the story down but personally, I'm the type of reader who enjoys the details. Sadly, I just did not find the story plot as captivating as her choice of diction and writing style. In the end I really had to just force myself to finish reading it.
Basically, it's an odd and unique plot, I think some people will love it and others won't be too fond of it (myself included). But even though I didn't like the story, Thorpe is a talented writer and I do think it would be interesting to read something else that she has written which I might enjoy more.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
tawna lambert
on May 21, 2012 :
I'm giving this book 3 stars, which is as objective that I can be because, personally, I didn't so much like it.
The Story
I thought the synopsis of this story was way off base, so here is what I think it's about. This is a faith based book, not faith in the traditional sense, God and Hell, but faith nonetheless. Willow is the main character and ever since she was a child she has felt a presence with her, her parents said it was the bogeyman when she was a child and then thought she was crazy with keeping an imaginary friend as she grew up. Willow is now 22 and has moved from Chicago to England and a small cottage so that she can pursue Boon (her childhood boogeyman, though he was never scary and always loving, so not really the boogeyman). Once there she meets Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby and Hugh, these people eventually show her what Truth is and what the Truth is behind her love for Boon and the Truth about mankind.
--The reason for the 3 star rating, objectively: the writing flowed well, was crazy descriptive and you knew EXACTLY what to picture, the author had a point and plot that was explained and understandable
--Hugh, as soon as he was introduced into the book I wanted to read all of the parts with him in it.
--The old Victorian way that Hugh spoke.
These are all personal reasons:
--The synopsis was completely misleading or at least I took it wrong, I thought there was going to bee a fight for love and truth and blah blah, some paranormal aspect going on, Urban Fantasy, excitement. NO...no excitement what-so-ever...none. This was a book about a girl and her faith in herself and mankind. It was paranormal/urban fantasy in the way God and Jesus are. Which is to say, to some people not at all and to others completely.
--It's way way too descriptive. I'm skimming over two or three paragraphs at a time because I just don't care how green the grass is, or the fact that the ground was sun warmed and the butterflies flew past the window. It makes for the beginning of the book to be very slow and I just want the story to start already.
--The way the author wrote Mr. Willoughby's accent. It was too hard to read, I don't think the accent needed to be pronounced in every other word he spoke. A couple accented spelled words and I can imagine the accent in my head from there. Half the time I had to read the damn things he's saaid two or three times to understand what the heck he said and it pissed me off.
--I understand that the concept of her connection to Boon is hard for her to explain to family; however it shouldn't be hard for the reader to understand. It sounded confusing and I didn't get it either.
--Boon, I didn't care for him...never got attached to him as a character (view spoiler)
--WTF (view spoiler)
--When we finally get the answers to our questions about what the heck is going on, it is in one gi-freakin-normous info dump. Like a chapter and a half long info dump!!! bleh..
--Didn't like the ending at all
I have no idea. I would not recommend this book to anyone that I know in real life. It is a very slow paced book. Three stars based on the flow of the writing, the fact that the characters were developed with back stories, the world building and descriptive writing style (though that's not my cup of tea).
1. wish he woulda been Arthur and Hugh woulda been Lancelot
2. Hugh was Judas? that pissed me off, not in the religious fact what-so-ever, but really? that's who the author chose him to be??? someone who killed himself (for, in this story, doing what was asked of him) and then becoming a gardener who found his True love only to not be able to be with her and now he's lost and waiting on Earth (well in Avalon) for his love to return? what??? WHAT THE HELL??? I didn't get it and didn't understand it. This pissed me off sooooo royally too because he was my fav character. Could have at least also made him be Arthur, no?
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
A Michelle
on May 19, 2012 :
Great book
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SPINE 1.2 requires the latest version of TinyOS 2.1.0 to run correctly. In order to install TinyOS some prerequisite packages must be installed first
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In order to install the above packages you can run the following commands in the terminal:
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sudo apt-get install g++ g++-3.4 gperf swig sun-java5-jdk graphviz alien fakeroot
Once all of the support packages are installed it is necessary to update the Ubuntu Repository list. It can be done via adding the following line to the end of the /etc/apt/sources.list file
deb http://tinyos.stanford.edu/tinyos/dists/ubuntu feisty main
Alternatively, you can
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- Click on Repositories in the drop down menu
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- Add "deb http://tinyos.stanford.edu/tinyos/dists/ubuntu feisty main" into the APT line field
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Snow showers are lingering in Richmond and Connersville at this time. The quick moving system will move out of Indiana in the next hour. A Winter Weather Advisory continues for some counties east and south of Indy until 5pm. Indianapolis has 1.2″ of snow (at the NWS office). One mile west, northwest of Muncie 2.5″ of snow in three hours. Under half an inch of snow in southwestern Indiana.
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It's a celebration of beer and food in Bryan Saturday with the fifth annual Ballpark Beerfest going on at the Brazos Valley Bank Ballpark.
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I read with overwhelming amusement William Brian Fraser's arrogant and angry response to Douglas Wellman's creationist column.
Well, here we go again. Another absurd and empty argument against creationism. Bad childhood, William, perhaps? Some unteachable professor filling Fraser's mind with evolutionary information such as, well, dating methods, for example? Dating methods have clocked out and been found wanting. Possibly Fraser's frustrated endeavor in his article in attempting to karate chop creationism is due to a bad religious experience in his youth.
To browbeat creationism and say that it misinforms others and ignores data shows one thing: Fraser is scared to death that people may (God forbid!) believe that a Master Designer could have created something out of nothing (creatio ex nihilo). In other words, Fraser is running scared.
If some expositors are correct in believing that the earth is less than 10,000 years old and even a minority of biology instructors accept creationism, that would show, would it not, that there is no need for the paranoia that Fraser is attempting to thrust forth in his lengthy epistle? Let's face it, William, you weren't there.
Also, to note, that Fraser uses some cultic term as the "Enlightenment" and maintains that this is what this nation was founded on. Check all fundamental records, Bill. The nation was founded on the Judeo-Christian ethic and the Founding Fathers were Christian believers. That means they accepted a God who has full sovereignty, which includes speaking creation into existence at one time instead of promoting input maintaining that all organic beings that have ever lived on the earth descended from one primordial form.
You challenge Wellman to introduce data that would disprove evolution, but since you have placed yourself as the aggressor, you can't prove evolution because, no matter what scientific data you come up with, because the data will, in places, contradict itself. Creation is an ample way to divorce contrived "scientific" data from the most simple and beautiful form of introducing mankind's existence. To take the blowhard stance and use the abusive verbiage that he used on Wellman shows me as an ardent believer in creation that it perfectly illustrates his inability to communicate professionally, so that is exactly why I think this dynamic response is necessary. After all, Mr. Fraser, you weren't there. In your own words, maybe you need to slink back home.
Perhaps, Mr. Fraser, if you hadn't responded like a sore loser in a chess game, and afforded a more cordial response to Wellman's article, then you wouldn't receive this type of response to your abusive phraseology. For those who choose to accept evolution, that is their privilege and, reciprocally, those who cling to creation. We can coexist.
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Dr. Deb Esty (Psychology)
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Diversity and Gender Studies
Beginning in the Fall 2010, Diversity Affairs started a partnership with two academic units to engage students that have selected Gender or Diversity Studies as a minor. Students are encouraged to explore various aspects of gender and diversity in an intercultural world. To enhance discussions and maximize on intellectual curiosity, visual stimuli such as art, films, and print sources (e.g- research articles, books, and newspapers) are used to guide and stimulate thinking that supports academic development.
Students explore multiple ways of examining the world and are able to filter relevant information in a variety of ways: individually, culturally, and collectively. In addition, students participate on a voluntary basis, giving their time monthly to share in passions related to gender and diversity studies.
Diversity Studies
'The minor in Diversity Studies has two purposes: to teach students about diversity of the United States, with a special focus on gender, and to help students find innovative ways of living within a pluralistic society. For the purposes of this minor, "diversity" encompasses cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, generational, and physical diversities within the United States. "Gender" is understood as a subset of diversity, and includes the physiology, sociology, or psychology of gender difference, sexual identities, gender stereotypes, and/or social, economic, cultural and historical structures relating to men's and women's status."
"The minor is intended to complement students' majors. Its interdisciplinary design introduces students to the different ways the disciplines conceptualize, investigate, and analyze issues of diversity. The program of study will also aid students in refining and expressing their own ideas about diversity, and will encourage them to bring new perspectives to bear on their other areas of study. A capstone seminar will provide students with theoretical tools to integrate the material from their courses with their research or career choices in a sophisticated manner."
Dr. Deb Esty, Director of the Diversity Studies minor, is in the Department of Psychology.
Gender Studies
"Gender Studies examines the significance of social constructions of sex, gender, and sexuality as they structure the meaning of personal identity and social institutions like work, family, medicine, and the law. The Gender Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to choose from a number of different disciplines and topics to meet their individual interests while also acquiring a breadth of knowledge about how gender and sexuality are explored across multiple academic fields. Gender Studies courses seek to enhance the integration of knowledge about gender and the social institutions that help to structure it beyond the classroom to one's public and personal life."
"The minor requires a total of 18 credit hours from a menu of options across multiple disciplines, with credit accumulated from at least three different departmental prefixes. Up to four of those 18 credit hours can be substituted with an approved Independent Study or Internship coordinated with a faculty member working within the Gender Studies minor. Completion of the minor requires a not-for-credit reflection paper that summarizes the student's experience across the minor courses."
Dr. Amy Story, Director of the Gender Studies minor, is in the Department of Philosophy.