Polarization and asymmetries in neutral strange particle production

Inclusive Lambda, Antilambda and K0s production in deep inelastic ep scattering has been studied with the ZEUS detector at HERA using an integrated luminosity of 120 pb^-1. Differential cross sections, baryon to antibaryon asymmetry and baryon to meson production have been measured in the laboratory system for Q2 > 25 GeV^2.Comment: 4 pages, 5 figure

The effects of video gaming on vision

Prolonged periods of playing games on laptop computers have been shown to cause nearwork-induced transient myopia (NITM), a temporary form of nearsightedness, with associated transient blur. Ocular dryness has also been shown to contribute to subjective reports of blurred vision that fluctuates with blinking. It has been further established that attention and fatigue can affect the tonus of accommodation. This study was designed to evaluate what effect playing video games on a large projection screen at a distance of 6m for a prolonged period would have on refractive status, visual acuity and ocular comfort. Visual acuity, refractive status and ocular comfort were assessed pre- and post-task during the study. Static refractive measurements were taken using a Grand Seiko WR- 5100Ka autorefractor. Ocular comfort was assessed by use of a modified DEQ dry eye questionnaire. A statistically significant loss of binocular visual acuity of 0.02 logMAR units was noted immediately post-task. These findings suggest that prolonged periods of playing video games can cause a temporary slight decrease in visual acuity

GLBT Center Meeting Minutes – August 6 2009

GLBT Center meeting notes, updates, and tasks

GLBT Center Symposium Meeting Minutes – August 30 2009

GLBT Center Symposium Meeting Minutes – August 30 2009; The following aesthetic changes will be made: Enlarging the Green Hall logo and positioning it where the Welcome Project Logo is Make the Welcome Project Logo smaller and position it where the Green Hall Logo is Adjusting Heading, “16th Annual…Questioning Issues” so that the new title can fit below it, “Narrating Equality: Coming Out, Looking In” Decreasing the font size of the blurb, “Presentations and Participation…to the Public

GLBT Center Internal Program Report 2010

This is the minutes from a GLBT Center Staff meeting assessing the programs and services of 2009/2010 academic year. GLBT Center Internal Report 2010; Programs: Conversation groups bi-weekly On-going film series bi-monthly Symposium with ? number of programs Symposium programs in collaboration with Hillel, and GSA Collaboration with South County PFLAG at RI Pride RA training session Orientation booth Welcome night booth Welcome week booth South County PFLAG monthly meetings Center Welcome party Halloween Celebration End of the year dinner Regular and varied social events Game Nights Trans vigil in collaboration with GSA Welcome Wednesday monthly meeting Marriage equality rally Proposition 8 rally Women’s LGBT Group formed in Collaboration with Women’s Center Rhode Island Community Learning Network (RICLN) Provincetown overnight trip Gay Bingo, monthly Networking with NE higher education settings that also offer GLBT services Contingency at March on Washington Student representatives at the Legislative hearing on a Marriage Equality bill Center open 24/7; Professional in service staff development for career services and community organizations Multiple residence hall programs in the form of trainings, and discussion groups Early and consistent contributions to the formation of the Stop the Hate Rally, and the Student Leadership Retreat Assisted in the formation of I Am U-URI GSA and Center participated in a student protest at the President’s inauguration as a statement against Pastor Boyd, the inaugural speaker; Successes: Networking with other NE Higher Education Institutions with GLBT Services A large presence at the Student Leadership Conference A large contingency of GLBT center affiliated student in the new student advisory committee to the president, I Am U-URI Unity in Difference. Wide spread support of LGBT concerns from student leaders in I Am U-Unity in Difference Tripled student attendance at programs Increased student staff positions Increased number of student volunteers Assisted in the creation of a new GSA Brought faculty and staff from the various areas of campus to be involved in Welcome Project Symposium which attracts URI faculty, staff, students, and community members regionally Expansion of programs offered Increased visibility Increased awareness of an appreciation for GLBT community and campus issues Issues:; Issues: Overwhelming consensus that the space and resources currently associated with the Center are inadequate. The Center should be relocated to a place more centralized on campus affording visibility, easy access, with some living accommodations for staff and students. This plan to relocate the center was included in the last and current five year plan for the university. Though there is improvement in visibility there is still considerable room for improvement in regard to campus climate. Incidents of name calling, and harassment are still shared at the center with regularity. Concerns about difficulty connected to being out, and/or making reports are also voiced frequently by students. There is a strong feeling of absence of LGBT staff, faculty, and administration on campus. All issues expressed in the I Am U-Unity in Difference report are still relevant. Current and projected funding for the GLBT Center is substantially inadequate relative to needs. Gender neutral housing available to all students, including freshman. Concerns exist that fraternities and sororities are not universally open to LGBT students. Students at the center often express concerns about heterosexual assumptions and intimidation in classroom and throughout campus in regard to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.; While the leadership qualities of Center staff, and GSA officers have been quite noteworthy, and extremely helpful additional opportunities for LGBTIQQ leadership and community development should be supported by the university. It’s important to acknowledge that national discriminatory policies such as blood drive restrictions, workplace discrimination, marriage equality have a very real negative impact on LGBTIQQ students, faculty and staff

Interview questions for student program coordinator positions at the GLBT Center 2010

These are the interview questions used to interview prospective staff members for the GLBT Center in 2010. Why are you applying for this position?; What do you hope to accomplish as a program coordinator at the GLBT Center?; What qualifications, skills, or strengths do you have that will be most useful in this position with the GLBT Center?; If I ask your friends and family what your biggest weakness is, what would they say?; What do you do to increase your awareness of diverse perspectives and cultures in the GLBTIQQ community?; How would you approach an interpersonal conflict with a coworker or a student who regularly attends Center programs?; How would you go about increasing participation from students in Center programming?; Do you have any questions?; What do you think are important issues impacting GLBT students at the University of Rhode Island

GLBT Center Meeting Minutes – August 3 2009

GLBT Center meeting notes, updates, and tasks. GLBT Center Meeting Minutes; August 3 2009; Jamie Cottrell; Morgan Cottrell; Joseph A Santiago; Joe Santiago; Andrew Winters; Reminder: Orientation is tomorrow (August 4th) from 8:15 to 9:15 o Jamie, Jess, Marcus can do it o Leave from the Center at 7:45am; Career Services Presentation is Wednesday August 12th at 9:00am o Outline for the presentation was sent out by Eva - Another request for a Welcome Project presentation was asked o Tell people a way to get the sticker is to come to a Welcome Wednesday meeting; R.A. training for the end of the month o Aug 24 Monday at 1:30-2:20 and 2:30-3:25 in Atrium 1 in MU o Two groups of 40 new R.A.’s (80 in total) o Make sure they have schedules for upcoming events o Talk about the Welcome Projec