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Finding the best tool for the job can save time and produce better results. Power Eagle carries a full line of pressure washing accessories designed to do just that. Contact us so that we may suggest the ideal accessory item for your job. Here are some of our top selling accessory items.
Wet Sandblast Kit
The Power Eagle industrial sand blast kit is the fastest way to turn your pressure washer into a sand blasting machine. For use on almost any surface and with several different medias, our sand blast kit sets up fast and creates NO DUST!
The kit is truly "plug-and-play". Unlike other kits on the market, ours arrives pre-assembled and specifically preconfigured with the correct nozzle for YOUR pressure washer. We take all the guess work out of it. Simply quick-connect to your pressure washer hose and begin sand blasting.
Downstream Detergent Injection Kit
A quick connect valve which is typically located at the hot water outlet of a pressure washer. Downstream injectors introduce detergents after the pump and coil saving time when switching from soap to rinse and back again. You'll achieve the best quality rinse in a shorter amount of time and waste less detergent, plus you'll change from soap to rinse right at your gun… no need to go back to the machine. Harsh detergents like aluminum brightening acid can be used without risk with a downstream injector. Also ideal for fleet or truck washing, house washing or users focused on achieving an ultra premium rinse on fine painted surfaces.
Turbo Nozzle
Take your heavy duty pressure washing to the next level with a high impact turbo nozzle. These ultra-impressive tools focus all the pressure to a single pinpoint jet which rotates in a conical pattern. This yields a high impact spray with excellent coverage area. Ideal for heavy equipment cleaning or degreasing, concrete and masonry, metal surface paint preparation, and many other heavy duty jobs. Our turbo nozzles are easily rebuilt, no special tools required.
Culvert Thawing / Drain Cleaning Kit
Use the power and heat of your pressure washer to safely and easily free stopped drain lines or clear frozen culverts. These kits are used by city and town highway departments as a faster and safer alternative to old steam boilers for clearing frozen culverts. One man can quickly thaw a frozen culvert effectively with minimal exposure to the elements. Our flow control valve allows the user to start and stop water flow at the point of use, rather than back at the pressure washer. These kits are available in 3/8″, ¼", and 3/16″. Kits are built to your specific length requirements. The most common kit is 3/8″ x 50′.
Gun / Wand Assemblies – Various Lengths & Styles
Most Power Eagle pressure washers come standard with a 36″ single lance gun / wand assembly. Some jobs may require shorter or longer wands. We carry single lance wands in 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and 70 inch lengths. Dual lance wands are available in 36 or 79 inch lengths. We also stock many styles of specialty wands for specific needs such as gutter cleaning or flex wands to access hard to reach areas. All wands are industrial grade, and top quality.
Flat Surface Cleaners
When it comes to cleaning large flat surfaces like garage floors, driveways and patios, our flat surface cleaners are a must. Clean a 24" path in a single pass! These units are industrial grade and offer high performance along with long term durability. All our flat surface cleaners are hand built in America!
Vehicle Undercarriage Cleaners
One of the best selling pressure washer accessories we carry, the Bottom Feeder V2TM will extend the life of vehicles by removing salt, sand, grease and oil from tough to reach areas. The Bottom Feeder utilizes a full stainless steel, 4 nozzle rotating assembly that covers approximately 24″ of cleaning area. The minimum clearance height required is a mere 5 1/2″. With the new telescopic handle, the Bottom Feeder V2TM is quite versatile and maneuverable. Withstanding temperatures up to 250° F and utilizing almost any type of liquid chemical or acid solution the Bottom Feeder V2TM is a must for anyone interested in maintaining a clean, well cared for vehicle.


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Link: 1200 Plates | Price: Chrome £95/pair — Gold £115/pair plus shipping
Technics turntables are not only iconic, they're known as a workhorse of the DJ world, getting beaten, dropped and generally abused yet still staying loyal and reliable. They're also very moddable, with people giving them all sort of expensive paint jobs and tweaks. But what if you don't want to take your gear apart to give it a lick of paint?
Enter the UK-based Make Solutions Technics Faceplates. These are precision cut metal covers with a variety of finishes that fit right over your existing set up. Although I was given the chrome finished versions, there are over 300 different colours and finishes available. From metal anodising to powder coated, there's something for everyone.
Installing the cover is a breeze. Simply slide them over the tonearm assembly and the cover drops in place. You might need to loosen and move the tonearm to fit over it, but it's only a minor problem. They fit over the existing chassis, leaving a bit of room to wiggle without scratching the paintwork.
Having installed and used the covers for around a week, I can say they are definitely non-intrusive, shiny and give new life to your decks. Given the choice, I'd always suggest going for a non-glossy finish. As I've mentioned in previous reviews, a glossy finish on hardware you'll be sticking your hands over is never a good idea. I have found that in general use, the chrome finish attracts fingerprints and smudges, but these are pretty easy to wipe off, and the problem is nowhere near as bad as with other gear. (Photography was a bitch – Ed).
Aside from dirt, the covers are sturdy and durable, and would do a good job of protecting your decks should you need to carry them regularly. These are a lot cheaper to replace than the turntable face, should you drop something on them!
Well finished and cosy but not tight. Can suffer from greasy fingers, but seems to come off easily.
Not cheap at around £100 a pair, but you're getting bespoke-made and individually finished covers.
If your turntables are looking a bit worse for wear, you could do worse than invest in a set of these covers. Although a glance at the price tag may shock you, You're getting a proper metal, individually made cover, with whatever colour you might desire.
If you fancy one of these sets, you can send your enquiries over to email@example.com, or call 07487 701138. Covers for MK2 and MK5 Technics 1200/10 can be made to order, with other brand decks considered. The set I tested are the chrome versions, costing £95, with the flashier gold-plated set coming out at £115.

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A rape case against an Air Force Academy cadet is set to start Monday, after being delayed last week.
The hearing and the supervising officer's report will determine if he case goes to court martial.
According to an affidavit released by the AFA, Cadet Robert M. Evenson Jr., a 2011 graduate, raped a fellow cadet between March 1 and July 1 of 2010. The rape charges include additional specifications of aggravated conduct and indecent acts, which according to the affidavit include Evenson holding a woman down while masturbating over her, and engaging inappropriate sexual conduct while forcibly restraining the victim.
The charge papers indicate he is suspected of abusing his position as the Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer for Honor by helping a cadet in exchange for a dating relationship and sexual favors.
The charges against Evenson include two counts of rape, engaging in an unprofessional relationship and conduct unbecoming an officer.
The Air Force explains an Article 32 hearing as the equivalent of a civilian grand jury proceeding. An investigating officer, who is typically a Judge Advocate, presides over the hearing and submits a report to the Superintendent, who is the installation general court martial convening authority. The Superintendent will then decide if the case will go to trial.
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Formerly known as the Carve, Specialized cleverly flipped a few letters after bumping into copyright issues, and re-launched this bike with a new moniker. As the company tells it, the name-change idea actually came from a customer letter, in which a new bike racer raved about how much the rider loved the "Crave." "So we figured the customer is always right and we gave them what they want, 'the Crave,'" says product manager Chad Price. What Specialized is hoping riders are going to crave in 2014 is a new, triple butted, M4 alloy frame that features XC 29er geometry. It will cost $2,000. "The focus is on weight, compliance, and efficiency," says Price, noting that the company also widened the top tube to increase torsional stiffness and beefed up the chainstays for bottom bracket stiffness. The end result is that the Crave is 12 percent lighter (1,585 grams; size 19) and has 12.5 percent more vertical compliance from the seatstay junctions, and boasts 5 percent more rear stiffness. Specialized hopes many riders just getting into racing will enjoy the bike's light weight, efficiency, and neutral XC geometry.
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Saying that "we are obliged to reconsider a liberal arts education in a digital, connected world," Keuka College President Jorge L. Díaz-Herrera today (May 4) set the College on a path to become "the cradle for the next generation of scientists and humanists."
In remarks after being invested as the College's 19th president, Dr. Díaz-Herrera encouraged the faculty of this "great institution to create the liberal arts curriculum for the 21st century.
"What if we were to integrate computational methods seamlessly across the curriculum?" said the president, a native of Barquisimeto, Venezuela. "What if we were to produce criminal justice experts who solved cybercrime, nurses proficient in medical informatics, and English majors fluent in digital storytelling?"
Reaffirming the College's historical commitment to the liberal arts, the president disagreed with those who question the value of a liberal arts education because graduates can't find jobs.
"A liberal arts education provides its own rewards and combined with our Field Period innovation is a superb preparation for the world of work and service," he said. "A liberal arts foundation is good for the economy and for democracy."
Even highly technical jobs require a high degree of intellectual skills and contextual understanding, said the president, who pointed to Google, which is hiring 6,000 new employees this year, 5,000 from the liberal arts or humanities.
"As the late Steve Jobs said, 'Technical skills are not enough,'" said Díaz-Herrera, contrasting what Daniel Pink, chief speechwriter for former Vice President Al Gore, calls conceptual workers vs. knowledge workers. "Conceptual workers are anchored in the liberal arts—strong in science, math, and humanities, plus technology."
An education with a liberal arts base "allows us to be able to address difficult, global, complex issues by allowing us to place this knowledge in context without compartmentalization," said Díaz-Herrera. "This is an education that unique places like Keuka can provide, and it's one of the reasons that drew me to the job."
Although the president has spent a good deal of time "ascertaining the hopes, dreams, and concerns" of the College community, he also spearheaded a campus-wide, long-range strategic planning effort. One of the first outcomes of that work is a new mission statement:
Keuka College exists to create citizens and leaders to serve the world in the 21st century.
Among the many topics being discussed during the on-going strategic planning process is the arts.
"We must bring the arts back to Keuka College," said the president. "Conversations are under way with the Eastman School of Music to see what we can do together. Another exciting project is the potential reviving of the Sampson Theatre in downtown Penn Yan. We should be part of this effort and also participate wholeheartedly in the Penn Yan 20/20 planning effort. The Finger Lakes Museum is another project that plays in this arena."
Díaz-Herrera pledged to "enthusiastically give my full dedication to the College in the only way I know: with passion and firmness. You can be sure that I will put my heart and soul toward moving this institution to the next level."
But the president said a team effort is required to reach that level.
"Resilient academic institutions succeed because their faculty, staff, students, and friends are strongly committed to them," he said. "I will need your total commitment, and I will work hard on building confidence and trust to achieve the solidarity needed to address difficult and changing times."
In the discussions he has had with members of the College community during his 10 months on the job, Díaz-Herrera said one thing resonates loud and clear.
"Our community is passionate about this place," he said, "and I must confess that the enthusiasm is contagious. I am fired up!"
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The architects behind South Korea's new eco dome [1] have hatched another stunning project that plants a 131 acre green roof [2] in the heart of Seoul [3]. Designed by Samoo Architects & Engineers [4], the plan renovates the run-down Garak Wholesale Market with an eco-upgrade topped with a sprawling public garden.
Residents in the areas surrounding the Garak Wholesale Market currently complain of traffic congestion and unfortunate produce odors created by the center's poor layout. Samoo Architects & Engineers [4]' plan rethinks the commercial center from the ground up, including energy-saving features and topping it all off with a lush green roof.
The architects propose a redesigned market that features better connectivity for delivery of produce and isolates certain adverse smells (the kimchi and pickled goods stands will be relegated to the basement). Three market pavilions feature "ecotubes [5]" that penetrate through the market's stories to channel daylight and ventilation to the lower levels. Up top, the green roof [6] features promenades and a large public park that mitigates rainwater runoff, insulates the interior spaces, and infuses Seoul's city center with a breath of fresh air.
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[3] Seoul: http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/10/21/tallest-building-in-asia-revealed-for-seoul-south-korea/
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[6] green roof: http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/01/23/amazing-green-roof-art-school-in-singapore/
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Springfield calf stillborn; another giraffe gets name
Monday, July 18, 2011
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Springfield zoo officials have some good and bad giraffe news.
The bad news is that a calf that was stillborn Saturday. The Springfield News-Leader reported that a veterinarian determined the calf was underdeveloped. A necropsy will be performed.
Also Saturday, the zoo announced that a name had been picked for another calf born earlier in the week. The male calf will be called Stretch Jr.
The name got the most votes from the public on the zoo's Facebook profile.
Earlier this week, Stretch Jr. weighed 165 pounds and stood 6 feet, 4 inches tall.
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Lean 5S Checklist
and more 5S Tools
beyond your 5S Audit Checklist
Most Lean initiatives start out with a 5 S program to get things cleaned up and organized
as one of the first steps toward kaizen continuous improvement.
The Systems2win Lean Tools include several professionally developed
Excel templates for 5S Assessment, Red Tags, and Sustainment.
You can learn more about those templates right away,
or first... we can answer a few common questions about 5 S workplace organization...
What is 5S Lean?
aka 6S, 5S system, program, methodology, principles, process, standards, implementation, lean 5S...
5S Program
5S methodology to organize the workplace, reveal problems, and sustain improvements
The 5S process for workplace organization usually starts out by sorting the useful from the unnecessary. The only things that should remain in a work area are the parts, tools, and instructions needed to do the job.
Everything has a place; everything is in its place.
This is also a good time for your team to create a Visual Scoreboard,
Sweep & Shine
Do an initial spring cleaning.
Use cleaning as a method of inspection. Cleanliness reveals problems.
In the Standardize phase of Lean 5 S, routine cleaning becomes a way of life.
Preventative maintenance is routinely performed, perhaps with planning and scheduling and some responsibilities done by your central maintenance department, and as much routine maintenance as possible performed by the people that know that work center better than anyone else.
Shitsuke is when five S becomes a routine way of life. Root causes are routinely identified and dealt with. The Systems2win 5 S forms and the Standard Work Audit are very familiar to everyone — both supervisors and the workers that have come to appreciate the benefits of Five S and Lean methods.
Some companies name their program 6S — to emphasize safety — but the truth
And some companies even have a 7th S — for Security (or something else).
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Benefits of Lean 5S
When a lean newcomer first hears about the concept of 5S, a common reaction is to ask:
Who cares whether my workspace is clean and in order?
I've got far more important work to do.
Why don't you just leave me (and my "organized mess") alone?
If the only purpose of 5S was to attempt to convert everyone into anal-retentive military-style brass polishers,
then the practice would have died long ago.
So why is a lean 5S program still one of the most popular and successful ways to start (and continue) a lean program?
The reasons to keep your work area clean and in order are more subtle:
- An organized workplace reduces wasted time.
Have you ever watched a video of someone doing their job, and they disappear from the screen for several minutes? Wandering around looking for some misplaced tool, material, or supply?
More often, the worker still remains "in the picture", but you notice their work flow getting interrupted and slowed down as they search for some... misplaced... something... that they know they "just put down"... somewhere... nearby...
- A clean workplace reveals problems —
and problems can't be resolved until they are revealed.
In an unclean workplace, it is hard to notice things like
Why are we doing 5S?
"When did that machine start making that noise?" or
"When did that start leaking oil?"
- Encouraging people to reveal problems is a huge culture change.
In MBA school, they teach "Management By Objective",
which is misinterpreted to mean:
"I really don't want to hear about your problems.
All we care about up here in the ivory tower are results."
A Lean Management System focuses on both:
- Results, and...
- The processes that produce results
The first few times that a lean newcomer takes the career-risking chance to shine a bright light on some problems within his or her work area will prove to be the acid test of whether or not a lean program will have any chance of working in that organization.
If management crucifies the messenger for daring to reveal a vulnerability,
then the experiment is over. Management will be correct when they say
"We tried Lean, and it doesn't work here."
If the employee is rewarded for disclosing a problem, and the problem is systematically eliminated, then the foundation has been laid, and the first steps of your lean journey can begin.
How to get started with your 5S Program
Training is always the first step. And because 5S is often the first introduction to the entire concept of Lean continuous improvement — patient attention should be given to ensure that people's fears, misconceptions, and questions are fully answered. Most importantly, management must convincingly lay to rest the fear of "improving ourselves out of a job."
After initial 5S training, every lean leader has their own favorite way of implementing an initial workspace clean up.
The essential thing is to have the workers evaluate every tool and machine, every pile of materials and supplies,
every piece of instructional paper... to decide what is actually used, and how often.
- This can be done by marking any suspect item with a red tag,
and then moving it out of the area into a temporary holding area (just in case it really is needed)...
- It can be accomplished by holding a mock auction —
where the workers "bid" to plea their case for why an item should be kept.
The end result is to Sort the useful from the clutter.
Depending on the volume and complexity of the initial clutter — Sort can be its own phase, or you might have time to move right into an initial round of Straighten and Shine.
Be sure to take before and after photos —
and distribute your highly visual success story far and wide to begin generating enthusiasm for your Lean program.
How to Sustain your 5S System
Most Lean initiatives start out with 5S training as one of the earliest initiatives, and there is a flurry of enthusiastic cleaning and organizing. The real test, however, is how well the new ways "stick" over time. The success of your 5s program is often an excellent predictor of the probable success of your greater lean manufacturing initiative.
Once you have "picked the low-hanging fruit" of the first 3 phases of 5S,
you will soon be challenged with the tough ones...
The 4th and 5th S's are by far the most important... Standardize and Sustain
Your success or failure with Standard Work will determine the success or failure of your entire lean program.
The 5S templates featured on this page (below)
are really just the beginning.
There's no sense in even beginning a new flavor-of-the-month initiative
if your top management is not sincerely committed to seeing this through for long-term cultural transformation.
And to do THAT...
you're going to need to look ahead at the 2 tough S's...
4) Standardize
You're going to need a wide variety of diverse templates, training, and systems
to empower your people with the right tools and methods
to improve a wide variety of diverse types of processes
That's what Systems2win offers...
standardized systems and tools that you use to standardize your systems for standardization
Learn more about Systems2win tools, training, and systems for standard work
5) Sustain
5S isn't (successfully) implemented in isolation.
The Shingo Prize teachings make it clear...
The typical Lean Journey usually starts with using one lean tool to solve one isolated problem
(5S is a common starting point)
and then (IF that initial small project is successful)...
the usual, expected, and desired path is to become exposed to (and competent with)
many other lean tools and methods...
eventually evolving into integrated synergistic lean systems
That's what Systems2win offers...
templates, self-paced training, and systems
for sustained continuous improvement
And with that introduction...
let's (finally) introduce the Systems2win Word and Excel templates for 5S process improvement...
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5S Check List
5S Checklist
also known as 5S Assessment Checklist, 5S Audit Checklist,
Purpose: To measure and improve 5s workplace organization, instill 5s philosophy, and evaluate success of your 5s implementation
3 tools in1:
Publish the Trend Charts and Radar Scorecard on your Team Accountability Board to motivate your team members to continuously improve their 5S workplace organization.
The radar chart and thermometer charts easily scale between 5, 6,or even 7S categories.
See online training
Unique features
5S Standard template
To clarify expectations for 5S workplace organization and housekeeping,
Refer to this document from the Assessment Checklist —
Personalize your 5S Audit Checklist
5S Red Tags and Red Tag Log
Red Tags and Red Tag Log
Purpose: To provide a systematic approach to your Sort activities.
Every employee should be trained to attach a Red Tag to any item that they suspect might be unnecessary within their work area
AT ANY TIME... (this is not a one-time project)...
Before disposition is carried out... the Team Leader approves the suggested Action, and an entry is made into the Red Tag Log for that Work Area.
If there is ANY doubt, the item is moved into the temporary Red Tag Storage area, where it can be easily retrieved if the item proves necessary after all. When items are moved from Red Tag Storage, the Red Tag Log is updated to record the ultimate disposition.
Sample 5S Example
Sustainment Checklist
5S Sustainment Checklist
Preventative maintenance checklist for tasks that occur on a daily, weekly, or monthly cycle.
Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Preventative maintenance checklist for tasks that occur on a monthly cycle
Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Successful Lean companies know that when top management stops paying attention, everyone else soon follows —
5S Training & demo videos
5S Video & Training
Additional training
The Sample and Help worksheets of every template
Language Translations
Video: 5S and
Video: Selecting the right
Video: How to switch between languages
|Benefits of Professional Tools
|Ready to use
Your leaders can be immediately productive
|Professional looking charts, red tags, and reports
Every employee and visitor will see your 5S charts posted on your public bulletin boards
|Far more professional than home grown templates or free downloads
Have you ever wished that you had never heard the expression
|Professionally programmed formulas, charts, and buttons
Free downloads often look good at first glance, until you need to debug them.
|Professional testing and debugging
Free downloads often look good at first glance, until you need to debug them
|Professional technical support
Even if your IT Department is capable of supporting a home-grown tool,
|Professionally written help and on-line training
Pop-up help, leaning exercises, lean glossary, training web pages, training videos
|Easily personalized — "it's Excel"
Even if you are an expert Excel programmer... why start with a blank workbook
|Easily personalized — "it's Systems2win"
Easily change rating scales, dropdown lists, rating criteria, 5S or 6S
|Professionals use professional tools
Have you ever noticed the difference between the tools used by a journeyman vs. a handyman?
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Office 5S
Five or Six S housekeeping is the most common starting point for most successful Lean process improvement initiatives.
The exception is sometimes Lean Office — because many office workers pride themselves on being organized (even if maybe they aren't), and you want your first lean initiative to be a resounding impressive success. Because office workers are thinkers and organizers by nature — it is often better to start your lean initiative by encouraging the worker(s) to come up with their own A3 improvement project — and then coach them through it.
5S for Lean Office is still, however, an essential component of an overall Lean program — that should be introduced when the office workers are ready for it. Filing cabinets and computer hard drives often contain plenty of opportunity for 6s housekeeping.
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Q&A: Insect chef David George Gordon
Bugs have been in the news lately in a big way—as a food source that's nutritious, environmentally friendly, cheap, and abundant. But will entomophagy invade the culinary world in the same way that salted caramels, artisanal salts, bacon you-name-it, and "cronuts" have? "Bug Chef" David George Gordon has been working for the past 15 years to transform bugs from a Fear Factor dare to a Top Chef dish. (And with Top Chef's 11th season filming in New Orleans, we may soon see that grasshopper étouffé isn't that big of a leap from the crawfish version.) Gordon first published a bug cookbook in 1998, and the updated Eat-a-Bug Cookbook, Revised: 40 Ways to Cook Crickets, Grasshoppers, Ants, Water Bugs, Spiders, Centipedes, and Their Kin will be released by Ten Speed Press this July. Sierra got a sneak peek at his Pear Salad With Chiangbai Ants, Sheesh! Kabobs, and White Chocolate and Wax Worm Cookies. I spoke with him, appropriately enough, as he was leaving a Seattle pet store, where he had purchased crickets for his pet tarantula.
At your cooking demonstrations, I imagine there have been some priceless looks on people's faces when they try bugs for the first time. Any memorable reactions?
I get three different kinds of people: People who say, "No way am I going to try this. I'm just here to watch." Then there are the "I'll try anything once. Here goes!" type of people. And then there are people who, I get the impression, got up super early in the morning and drove all day to be at my demonstration and are like, "How soon are you going to get set up?" Food is one of those things that people love to argue about and have very strong feelings about—like, "That's not how you make chili" or "That's not the best barbecue. Where I come from . . ." So, sometimes people say, "You're not going to eat that!" And I have to say, "No, you are. I'm going to cook it." And some are offended by the idea that I'm actually serving grasshoppers or crickets or what have you.
Have you noticed more chefs showing up at your events?
Yeah, there is more interest in getting a toehold into that whole arena. And I do talk to chefs fairly often, but I also talk to lot of world travelers who say things like, "We were in China, and, man, you wouldn't believe what we ate." If you go to Thailand, there are big carts heaped high with fried insects. I think the interest in that has grown a lot and it has become a tourist thing—like eating the worm at the bottom of the tequila bottle.
When did you first eat a bug?
Quite some time ago, probably in the early 1990s, when I went to an insect fair in Snohomish County, just north of Seattle. They were serving Chex Mix with crickets, so I thought, "Well, why not? Let's give it a try!" It was great.
Have you always been an adventurous eater?
I was raised to be an adventurous eater by my folks. I always ask kids when I'm doing my programs, "How many of you are adventurous and how many of you are picky?" It comes out to about 50-50 no matter where I am, which kind of cracks me up. I think a lot of that has to do with what you were exposed to when you were being raised.
What prompted you to update your cookbook?
It's been in print for 15 years, and particularly over the past 6 or 7 years with the interest [in entomaphagy] of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, there's a lot more to report in terms of the feasibility, and there are a lot more studies that show the environmental aspects of eating bugs—and that wasn't in the original book. Also, given that it was first published in 1998, it had sort of a wackier "you're going to eat what?" look. Whereas now, there are a lot more sophisticated people out there coming to recognize the value of this food.
When the U.N.'s 200-page report Edible Insects: Future Prospects for Food and Feed Security—which mentions your book—was released this May, did you have an "I-told-you-so" feeling?
Actually, I've been following that organization's efforts since 2008, when they held a conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and I knew this report was forthcoming, and every now and then, I've seen reports from the Dutch guys [Marcel Dicke and Arnold Van Huis] on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by raising grasshoppers instead of cattle and things like that. So, I do feel like I was 15 years ahead of the curve, which is unusual for me. What I find interesting are the issues about food security in the face of population growth and also climate change. Climate change is going to favor pests, and it's not going to favor some of our standard agricultural items.
In other bugs-in-the-news news, the Nordic Food Lab recently received a grant to research insect gastronomy and was hosting a fascinating-sounding event called Pestival in England. The lab's website says it has "assembled experts in entomology, gastronomy, psychology, and sustainable food systems." I think the psychologists will have the most difficult job here.
That's really true, because we live in a culture that's very into bug bashing. I hate to say it, but even the article in Sierra has some underlying prejudices in it. Other countries don't feel that way about insects in general. In Japan, for example, kids have pet beetles, and when the beetle dies, they bury it outside and have a funeral ceremony. In the United States, if you tried to bring a beetle into the house, your parents would freak—let alone host a funeral for it. So we're the weirdos in that, despite the fact that if all the insect populations were to collapse, the whole planet would pretty much be shut down, we tend to think of insects as germy and gross and disgusting. So there's an uphill battle in terms of teaching people that, in general, that's not the case, let alone that insects also taste good.
What's a good starting dish for a reluctant bug-eater?
The easiest one is crickets. For one thing, there are a couple of different species you can buy in a pet store, so year-round they're available. They're raised commercially to be eaten by pets, so they have to observe certain health and sanitary standards, so they're perfectly healthy to eat. But they're also quite delicious. You can do all sorts of different things—bake them, sauté them, boil them, remove the legs or keep the legs on. In different parts of the country, you can even catch them.
The other thing, which I tell people about all the time, are wax worms, which you can buy in a pet store or in a bait and tackle shop. They're not actually worms but the caterpillar of a moth that lays its eggs on the frames that honeycombs are built on. The caterpillars hatch out and eat the wax and honey from the beehive. Here's some creature that's been eating honey and wax for its whole life—what's not to like? When they're baked, they taste like pistachios.
There's a very strong link between what we see and what we eat, and there's a little dialogue that goes on between your stomach and your brain. Your stomach is going, "Are you sure?" And your brain is going, "Give it a try!" My joke is that your stomach always votes last—it has veto power.
What do you think needs to happen for bugs to lose their stigma and become a go-to menu item?
One really good way to get people interested in bugs that I've noticed during my cooking demonstrations is concealing the insect somehow. For example, tempura-battered mealworms look just like Cheetos. I think when it actually comes down to it, people will probably be eating what's listed in the ingredients as "animal protein," and it will be [insects] ground up and mixed in with nature burger or something like that. I'm actually appalled that people have no problem eating "pink slime" from McDonald's but the idea of eating ground-up bugs [elicits a] "no way!"
Do you have a favorite non-bug restaurant or chef?
I really love this restaurant up in British Columbia called Vij's. It's a high-end Indian restaurant owned by husband-and-wife team Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala, and I worked with them to add a bug dish to their menu [cricket parathas]. They just opened a restaurant in Seattle called Shanik, and I'm having lunch with one of the chefs and we're going to talk about their introducing another bug dish.


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Hello everyone I'm Karen from The Graphics Fairy. I'm so excited that Kim invited me to Guest Post here today while she's away. In addition to being a fan of her blog, I've been blessed to meet Kim in person twice and let me tell you, she's a blast to hang out with!
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Should I Date My Chinese Co-Worker?
Dear Jean,
Late new year greetings from western China. I am the lone foreign teacher in a small private school out here. It was kind of strange at first but now I'm starting to like it. I'll get right to the point. Supposedly, I work with 10 Chinese 'English' teachers but believe it or not, there is only one who can really communicate well with me in English. Her English name is Lucy and she is quite an attractive girl. I have to say that I kind of like her and it seems that the feeling is (or I hope it is) mutual.
I guess you can probably figure out my question by now. I want to ask her out. I really really do. And I think she wants to be asked out too. I am definitely not shy and in any other situation, I would have taken her out weeks ago. I am just sure if it is appropriate in my present situation or how the other staff would feel about it. Any thoughts about this? Anything would be greatly appreciated.
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Dear Bruce,
The first thing that I would like to do as I answer your question is to take the whole 'China' aspect out of it for a moment. Let's say that you are back in your home country and you are facing the same situation. Even there, I would urge you to be careful about dating your workmates because if 'things' don't go well, you would most likely face a lot of drama and heartache at work.
With that said, you made it clear that if you were home, you would have asked her out weeks ago. Ok, so you think you could handle all the drama if things didn't go well. I believe you.
Now, let's put you back in China. If you date this girl and something goes wrong, you may be dealing with something entirely different here – especially if you can't speak the Chinese language. She could spread rumors about you amongst your co-workers, say terrible things to your boss, and make your life 'living hell.' And depending on how good your Chinese is, you may never even know what was said. But you will feel it.
Neither you nor I know for sure that she would do this, but the language barrier could really work in her advantage and cause trouble for you if things didn't work out. Simply put, it's better to not date your Chinese co-workers.
Of course, if you like her that much, you will naturally ignore my advice and ask her out anyway. In case you do that, you may want to check out an article called Dating and Sex in China written some months ago by our own Robert Vance. I certainly don't agree 100% with his take on things but I do think he provides some helpful advice.
Good Luck!
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Why Single Mothers in China Are So Rare
I have never met a single mother in China. Not one. Do they exist? Sure, but even in a country of 1.4 billion people, they are few and far between. And if you do happen to run into a single mother, it is more than likely that she lost her husband through a divorce or early death. Women choosing to keep their babies out-of-wedlock in China is almost unheard of.
"I spent a few weeks last winter taking care of a friend who had an abortion," an acquaintance of mine related to me during my recent trip to western China. "She had a boyfriend in University who got her pregnant and she really had no choice but to get rid of it."
"Did anyone suggest to her that she keep the baby and at least give it up for adoption?" I asked.
"Of course not," came the reply. "Having a baby without a husband could have ruined her chance to graduate from university and have a successful career." According to my friend, the boyfriend had no intention of marrying the girl as the relationship was not that serious.
Unlike in America, where organizations like Planned Parenthood are supposed to present other options to mothers who are contemplating an abortion, there is no such counsel given in China. If a woman is single and pregnant in China, there is only one option; the baby must go.
Not that keeping a baby out-of-wedlock in China would be easy. Most university students in China are completely dependent on their parents for financial support and choosing to have a baby would place an extra burden on them. Just as my friend suggested, for many young women, choosing to have a baby could very well mean the end of their higher education.
But even more importantly, there is still a strong social stigma that is placed on women in China who have children before they are married. It is simply not culturally acceptable.
"It would bring shame on her family," explained my friend. While the age old tradition in China of 'checking the sheets' after the wedding night to make sure the bride was a virgin may be fast fading away, most Chinese parents are afraid of 'losing face' in front of their family members in friends. An unmarried daughter with a child would be a constant source for rumors and gossip. Having sex before marriage is one thing, but having a baby before marriage would most definitely bring shame upon the girl's entire family. And then there would be the question about who the girl could marry someday. It would take a special man to marry a single mother in China and the wedding process, which is so important in Chinese culture, would be naturally tainted in the eyes of the girl's relatives.
Thus, there is no such thing as pro-choice China. There is only one choice; the baby is sacrificed to secure the future of the girl. In China, an abortion procedure is as common as having one's tonsils removed.
"She was only one month pregnant when she had the abortion," my aquaintance told me. "She didn't see it as a person. It was just a medical procedure."
Yet, according to my friend, the girl that she took care of suffered both physically and emotionally from the experience.
"It was a horrible thing for her to go through," my friend admitted. "She was very sad."
As was I when I heard this story. The girl never had a choice and the baby never had a chance.
Porn Links Are Still Readily Available On Google China
It was very nice of Google to apologize to China this week for allowing 'smut' links to appear in its search listings. The question is, did Google actually make any effort to modify its search listings in China? Search results for the word 'sexy girl' causes one to wonder if Google was simply giving lip service to the Communist giant. These are from the top 10 results:
Not that I am condemning Google. If I were them, I would tell the CCP to 'get lost.' Besides, who needs to look for porn on Google in China when you can simply step out your front door and buy it on a VCD around the corner?
The point is, the CCP has tried to control the web before but their efforts rarely make any difference. Sure, they might manage to block a site or few but at the end of the day, whether it is porn or information on the Dalai Lama, people in China can pretty much access whatever they want to find. Good for them, I say. They have been in the dark for far too long.
Dating and Sex in China
"Two American men were deported for sleeping with too many girls," a foreign friend reported to me sometime ago. "They gave a number of girls hope about marriage and traveling to America and the girls willingly gave themselves to the guys." My friend was a teacher in a small town in Central China were news always traveled fast. She explained that when the girls realized that they had been 'used', they complained to the local authorities who promptly arrested the men and sent them out of the country.
While such stories are relatively rare in China, there is little doubt that Chinese women are regularly taken advantage of by a handful of the thousands of foreigners who are living and working in China. Some foreigners arrive in China with the attitude that this country is a 'playland' and that taking advantage of Chinese women will have no consequences. Still, there many more foreigners in China who just happen to meet a nice girl that they are truly interested in. Thus, the million dollar question presents itself. Is it a good idea for foreigners to date Chinese women?
The simple answer to this question is 'yes.' But wait. don't close this page quite yet. There are a few tips that you should have in your mind before you step into the Chinese dating scene.
- –Be honest with your girflfriend about your intentions. If you are only going to be living in China temporarily, make sure that she understand this. Do not lead her on by giving her false hope for the future. Doing this could cause trouble for you later on.
- –PDA (Public Display of Affection) is still highly frowned upon in many parts of China. Kissing and even holding hands in public is considered improper by the older generation.
- –Going to visit your girlfriend's hometown is often seen as a serious step towards marriage in China. If you are invited to visit your girlfriends' hometown during a holiday, be careful. Accepting the invitation may send the wrong message to her and her family.
- –In traditional culture, the fewer boyfriends that a girl has before marriage, the better. Ideally, a girl should marry her first boyfriend.
- –Having multiple girlfriends in China is never a good idea. As I wrote about earlier, acting 'the playboy' in China could have serious consquences on the status of your visa.
A quiet yet powerful sexual revolution seems to have been spreading through China since the turn of the millenium. Attitudes about sex before marriage are gradually changing amongst the younger generation. I wrote about this change a few months ago in an article entitled Sex and Hypocrisy – The Edison Chen Scandal. However, engaging in sexual activity with a Chinese girl is still not a wise decision for the following reasons:
- –If your girlfriend's parents discover that you are involved sexually with their daughter, there may be 'hell to pay.' Chinese parents are often extremely protective over their 'adult' children and you could find yourself in serious legal and physical danger. I have heard stories about enraged parents who have taken matters into their own hands if they feel that their daughter's honor has been somehow compromised.
- –If the local police happen to notice that a young lady is spending an inordinate amount of time at your apartment, they may suspect that she is a hired prostitute. I have heard stories of foreigners being deported on the basis of that very suspicion.
- –Impregnating a Chinese girl is a serious matter in China. Do not assume that because you are a foreigner that you will be able to just leave the girl and let her 'fend for herself.' Passports of foreigners who impregnated Chinese girls have been blocked before so don't count on leaving the country.
- –For most girls in China, having sex is a sign of a serious relationship that is headed towards marriage. While there are always exceptions, most Chinese girls do not want to be simply used as a 'plaything.' Thus, engaging in sex should never be taken lightly.
Never forget that you are a guest in China. You are an unofficial representative of your country and every action that you take will be scrutinized by someone. It is also important to remember that Chinese girls, like any other girls around the world, have feelings. In a country where boy-girl relationships are not taken lightly, being given hope by a foreigner, used for 'pleasure', and then abandoned, could destroy a girl's outlook on life. You also need to understand the concept of 'family shame' in China. Bringing shame upon a Chinese girl will also bring shame upon her family. In some areas of China, such shame could result in the girl being treated as an outcast in her family and village or even being subjected to physical abuse.
There is nothing inherently wrong with having a girlfriend in China. Such a relationship can you help you become better acclimated to the culture and learn more about your city. It can also be a good way for you to have a positive impact on a Chinese girl's life. However, it may be a good idea to treat this relationship more as a friendship unless you are seriously considering marrying the young lady. Just be careful and think about the consequences of your actions not only for yourself but also for the Chinese girl and her family.
Magazine Takes Sexy Pics Amidst China Earthquake Rubble
A Chinese magazine is in big trouble, News24.com is reporting today, after it printed "pictures of scantily clad women posing in rubble for a special report on the country's devastating earthquake, officials said on Wednesday." The report identifies the guilty magazine as The New Travel Weekly which according to the article is "a lifestyle magazine" based Chongqing. While I do not support the Chinese government's constant suppression of the media in this big country, I cannot complain about its decision to shut this magazine operation down. This is the kind of stunt that you might expect from a shock jock radio host in the U.S. to get attention. What was the magazine staff thinking when they shot these pictures? Hundreds of bodies and the occasional survivor are still being pulled out of the rubble in Sichuan and we are in the midst of three days of national mourning. The decision to use the earthquake destruction as a backdrop for a model shoot was highly irreverent and disrespects the victims' families and the work that is still ongoing in the region. What amazes me is a quote in the report made by an employee who suggests that the magazine could re-open if the government approves. Really? I wonder what the Chinese people will have to say about that after they 'get wind' of this story. Forget about Carrefour and CNN. This is something to really protest about.
Read the story on http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_2326307,00.html
Why Prostitutes in China are Learning English
The 'ladies of the night' were frequently and stragetically placed near my hotel in Xi'an when last I visited this city famous for the Terracotta Warriors. These ladies, or the 'house madam' would approach me and inquire of me if I desired some company.I always politely declined but I did discover that many of these women could provide very accurate directions if I was lost. Some of them were able to communicate quite well in English and I was surprised by how well they could understand me. It was clear that they had received some English training.
In Xi'an, like in many other major cities in China, prostitues, sex shops, and adult films have all claimed an important place in its local economy. While the growing public popularity of these adult items and services reflect a change in the way that Chinese people view sex, there is also a large foreign demand that is fueling this market. For this reason, many of the sex shops and 'brothel' houses throughout the country are located in areas with heavy tourist volume. If you spend some time walking around any large city in China, you are sure to encounter these areas.
Prostitution, like other sectors of the Chinese economy, has had to respond to the growing need to integrate English into their business. In the training center where I teach, it is rumored that there are a number of prostitutes in attendance everyday. I believe that it is probably more than a rumor considering that I live in a city where the hotels are full of rich foreign businessmen. A prostitute is much more likely to have success convincing a foreigner in English that he should the spend an hour with her than in Chinese.The local prostitutes and their masters know that they can expand their client base if they are able to learn even some basic English phrases.
Thus the English boom that China is experiencing is not positive in all aspects. However, it can be hoped that the aqcuistition and spread of English in China will help those who are ambitious enough to be able to improve their lives and take advantage of increased social mobility. Perhaps those 'ladies of the night' in Xian, who seemed to communicate well with me in English, can someday move into another service industry such as tourism or sales. But they will have to work hard. Even with English skills, China is an extremely competitive environment.


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Scott K. Clark
Scott K. Clark
Assistant Professor
- B.S. in Geology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1988
- M.S. in Geology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1993
- Ph.D. in Geology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, 2007
Research Interests/Current Projects
My research interests are in the fields of geocognition and isotope geochemistry. Geocognition is a relatively new field that applies cognitive science methodologies to investigations of how people perceive and interpret the Earth and Earth phenomena.
Specific research topics:
- Alternative conceptions about plate tectonics held by novices
- Persistence of alternative conceptions across the expert-novice continuum
- Communication of scientific concepts by instructors and the news media
- Perceptions of the importance of scientific concepts
- Isotopic fractionation of selenium in natural environments
Selected Publications
LaDue, N.D. and Clark, S.K. (2012). Educator Perspectives on Earth System Science Literacy: Challenges and Priorities. Journal of Geoscience Education. 60(4), 372-383. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.5408/11-253.1
Momsen, J.L., Clark, S.K., Doherty, J.H., Haudek, K.C., Schramm, J.W., Ward, E.M.G. (2012). Lost in translation: Quantifying the overlap of popular media and non-majors science course assessment vocabulary. Ecosphere. 3(5): 43. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/ES11-00311.1
Clark, S.K., Libarkin, J., Kortz, K., and *Jordan, S. (2011) Alternative Conceptions of Plate Tectonics held by Nonscience Undergraduates. Journal of Geoscience Education. 59(4), 251-262. (Received the 2012 Outstanding Paper Award From the Journal of Geoscience Education) doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.5408/1.3651696
Clark, S.K. & Libarkin, J. (2011). Designing a mixed-methods research instrument and scoring rubric to investigate individuals' conceptions of plate tectonics. In A. Feig & A. Stoke (eds.) Qualitative Inquiry in Geoscience Education Research. (pp. 81-96) Boulder, CO: Geological Society of America Special Paper 474. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/2011.2474(07)
Kortz, K., Clark, S.K., Gray, K., Smay, J., Viveiros, B., & Steer, D. (2011). Counting tectonic plates: A mixed-methods study of college student conceptions of plates and boundaries. In A. Feig & A. Stoke (eds.) Qualitative Inquiry in Geoscience Education Research (pp. 171-188). Boulder, CO: Geological Society of America Special Paper 474. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/2011.2474(12)
Clark S.K. and Johnson T.M. (2010) Selenium stable isotope investigation into selenium biogeochemical cycling in a lacustrine environment: Sweitzer Lake, CO. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39(6), 2200-2210. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/jeq2009.0380
Clark S.K. (2010) A shift in scientific literacy: Earthquakes generate tsunamis. Eos. 91(36), 316. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2010EO360004
Clark, S.K., Sibley, D., Libarkin, J.C., and Heidemann, M. (2009) A novel method to teaching and understanding transformations of matter in dynamic Earth systems. Journal of Geoscience Education. 57(4), 233-241. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.5408/1.3544274
Clark, S.K. (2009) A brief note on misconceptions regarding the candle-and-tumbler experiment. Journal of Geoscience Education. 57(2), 99-100. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.5408/1.3544258
Zhu J-M, Johnson T. M., Clark S.K., Zhu X-K. (2008). High precision measurement of selenium isotopic composition by hydride generation multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (HG-MC-ICP-MS) with a 74Se–77Se double spike. Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 36(10), 1385-1390. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2040(08)60075-4
Clark, S.K., and Johnson, T.M. (2008). Effective isotopic fractionation factors for solute removal by reactive sediments: A laboratory microcosm and slurry study. Environmental Science & Technology. 42(21), 7850-7855. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es801814v
Clark, S.K., Reagan, M.K., & Trimble, D.A. (2006). Tephra deposits for the past 2,600 years from Irazú volcano, Costa Rica. In W. I. Rose, G. J. S. Bluth, M. J. Carr, J. Ewert, L. C. Patino & J. Vallance (Eds.), Volcanic Hazards in Central America (pp. 225-234). Boulder, CO: Geological Society of America Special Paper 412. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/2006.2412(12)
Clark, S.K., Reagan, M. K., & Plank, T. (1998). Trace element and U-series systematics for 1963-1965 tephras from Irazu Volcano, Costa Rica; implications for magma generation processes and transit times. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 62(15), 2689-2699. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0016-7037(98)00179-3
Clark, S.K. (1990). Analysis of a channel-shaped dolomite lens in the Toronto Limestone in Douglas County, Kansas. The Compass, 67(3), 175-179.
*student author
Professional Conference Abstracts
*Lassa, M.J. and Clark, S.K. (2015) Expert Opinions in the Media: Analysis of Climate Scientist's Evolving Stances on Climate Change. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 47(7), 30.
*Lassa, M.J. and Clark, S.K. (2015) Understanding people's knowledge and perceptions of the silica sand mining industry in Wisconsin. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 47(5), 30.
LaDue, N., & Clark, S.K. (2010) Earth Science Literacy: K-12 Teacher and Geoscience Professor Perspectives. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 42(5), 24.
Libarkin, J., Clark, S.K., and Simmon, R. (2010) The color of confusion in an expert world. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 42(5), 58.
Momsen, J.L., Clark, S.K., Haudek, K., Geraghty Ward, E., Schramm, J.W., Doherty, J.H., and Vergara, C. (2010) Lost in translation: Quantifying the overlap of popular media and non-majors science course assessment vocabulary. Ecological Society of America. National Meeting.
Clark, S.K. (2009) The role of image design in communicating the plate tectonic model. Eos Trans. AGU, 90(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract ED51A-0516.
LaDue, N., Clark, S.K., Thompson, J., Beckendorf, K., and Wysession, M. (2009) The (mis)Alignment of the Earth Science Literacy Principles to the National Science Education Standards. Eos Trans. AGU, 90(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract ED33A-0552.
Kortz, K.M., Smay, J.J., Mattera, A.V., and Clark, S.K. (2009) Reducing Plate Tectonic Misconceptions with Lecture Tutorials. Eos Trans. AGU, 90(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract ED23A-0543.
Duggan-Haas, D., & Clark, S.K. (2009) Forest for the Trees: Earth Systems Science Literacy Initiatives and the Need for a Smaller Integrated Set of Principles (invited). Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 41(7), 712.
Clark, S.K. (2009) Plate tectonics as viewed by novices and experts. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 41(7), 251.
*Jordan, S.C., Libarkin, J.C., and Clark, S.K. (2009) Too much, too little, or just right? An investigation of confidence, demographics, and correctness. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 41(7), 667.
Libarkin, J.C., Asghar, A., Clark, S.K., Elkins, J.T., and Stokes, A.J. (2009). Communicating across paradigms: Boundary-crossing in an interdisciplinary world. Physics Education Research Conference (PERC 2009 – Ann Arbor, MI.)
Clark, S.K., Heidemann, M., Libarkin, J., & Sibley, D. (2008). A novel conceptual methodology for teaching and learning dynamic processes in the geological sciences. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 40(6), 214.
Clark, S.K. & Libarkin, J. (2008). Post-instruction alternative conceptions about plate tectonics held by non-science majors. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 40(6), 364.
King, H., Stokes, A., Libarkin, J., and Clark, S.K. (2008). The emerging field of geocognition. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 40(6), 418.
Libarkin, J., & Clark, S.K. (2008). The relationship between students' confidence and conceptual understanding of plate tectonics. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 40(6), 419.
*Rossman, S., Libarkin, J., and Clark, S.K. (2008). Missing connections in student conceptions of global change. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 40(6), 214.
Zhu, J., Johnson, T.M., and Clark, S.K. (2008). Selenium isotope variations in weathering zones of Se-rich carbonaceous rocks at Yutangba, China. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 72(12), Supplement 1, A1102.
Zhu, J., Johnson, T.M., and Clark, S.K. (2007). Selenium enrichment in weathering zones: Se isotopes at Yutangba, China. Eos Trans., AGU, 88(52), Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract H41J-06.
Clark S.K. and Johnson T.M. (2007). Stable isotopes as indicators of contaminant reduction by wetland sediments: Effective fractionation factors and the role of diffusion. The 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting. Chicago, IL, March 25, 2007.
Clark, S.K. and Midden, C.J. (2006). Earthquakes and you: Making Earth science relevant to 5th graders. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 38(7), 154.
Clark S.K. and Johnson T.M. (2004). Isotopic Fractionation of Selenium Oxyanions in Wetlands, Eos Trans. AGU, 85(17), Jt. Assem. Suppl., Abstract B41B-06.
Reagan M.K., Plank T.A., Herrstrom E.A. and Clark S.K. (1997). Extent and timing of mass transfer from the subducting Cocos plate to sources of basalts from Costa Rica and Nicaragua. (Invited Presentation) Rates and Timescales of Magmatic Processes, Geol. Soc. London, 35-36.
Clark, S.K., Reagan, M. K., and Trimble, D. A. (1994). Recent tephra stratigraphy and implications for future hazards at Irazu Volcano, Costa Rica. Geological Society of America, Cordilleran Section, 90th annual meeting, 26(2), 45.
Clark S.K. and Reagan M.K. (1993). The Origin of Ra-Th-U Disequilibria in Young Tephras from Irazú Volcano, Costa Rica. EOS, 74, 680.
*student author
External Research Grants
NSF-CCLI (DUE-0837185). PI: S. Clark; Co-PIs: J. Libarkin, K. Kortz, and J. Smay (2009-2011) Investigation of alternative conceptions about plate tectonics across the expert-novice continuum – when a well-known theory isn't so well known. $199,471.
NSF-CCLI (DUE-0952453) PI: S. Clark; Co-PI: J. Libarkin (2010-2011) Supplemental Funding to DUE-0837185. $15,212.
Workshop Leadership
Clark, S.K. (2009) A Novel Approach to Teaching and Understanding Transformations of Matter in Dynamic Earth Systems: UIUC GK-12 workshop series (Urbana, IL, 11-Aug-2009) (invited).


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Your Role:
· Perform agricultural repairs as directed by service manager.· Effectively communicate with technical resources to resolve complex diagnostics issues.· Perform inspections as required.· Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments on a timely base.· Check and report any shortages and malfunctions.· Complete disassembly and inspection, as efficiently as possible.· Interact with customers on a professional customer service basis.· Participate in all applicable job related training and development.
Your Talents:
· Strong diagnostics skills in the following areas: diesel engine, electrical, and hydraulics.· Customer orientated and the ability to develop relationships.· Experience with John Deere is preferred.· Excellent computer skills and willing to learn new software.
Our company is a recognized leader in this industry and community. We offer a full benefit package including RRSP, life insurance, health insurance with the addendum of dental that may be extended to the family.