April 18, 2005
Temperature-66.3 C -87.3 F
Windchill-84.0 C -119.2 F
Wind 8.5 kts Grid 66
Barometer 671.6 mb (10947 ft)
Lunch: Sandwich bar (really tasty vegetarian sandwiches)
Dinner: Tofu Loaf and a run in with the cook for trying to get some salad.
Last Tuesday we had a showing of a German movie called Das Experiment. Following is a synopsis: "The movie is based on the infamous "Stanford Prison Experiment" conducted in 1971. A makeshift prison is set up in a research lab, complete with cells, bars and surveillance cameras. For two weeks 20 male participants are hired to play prisoners and guards. The 'prisoners' are locked up and have to follow seemingly mild rules, and the 'guards' are told simply to retain order without using physical violence. Everybody is free to quit at any time, thereby forfeiting payment. In the beginning the mood between both groups is insecure and rather emphatic. But soon quarrels arise and the wardens employ ever more drastic sanctions to confirm their authority." Pretty good movie but it left me feeling a little disturbed because I felt this kind of scenario could be played out here if the wrong person were put in charge. Just for grins I thought I would include the job posting for site manager below:
Job Summary:Responsible for assisting the Area Manager and Area Manager, Assistant in management of Area Operations and Station Services and any other station supported non-science camp/facility. Specifically deploys as the senior winter manager for the full austral winter season. Serves as the Point of Contact in coordination and responsibility for those elements of functional support divisions deploying during the Winter-Over period. Ensures station operations provide responsive and appropriate levels of support to all program participants on the station. Interacts as appropriate with NSF representatives and other support entities.
EDUCATION: High school diploma with 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience minimum. Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or business discipline preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: None required.
TRAINING: None required.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years of experience in a management, research, or field operations role. Departmental supervisory experience required. Career record must include the demonstrated ability to work with, and independently manage, a multiple skilled work force. Knowledge and software experience in the areas of project management, word-processing, spreadsheets, and maintenance/inventory helpful.
The qualifications, education, experience and training seem kind of light for a job that has so much responsibility, Yikes. I sure would hate for a bully type to end up with the job. Thank goodness our site manger is qualified.
Yesterday was our day off and it was nice to have some time to finish up some personal projects. I finished my second set of wardrobe shelves, drafted a structural plan for my cabin and made granola. If anyone is interested in eating like those of us at the bottom here is the recipe:
5lbs 4oz rolled oats
2 cups wheat germ
2 cups poppy seeds
4 cups sesame seeds
4 cps sunflower seeds
8 cps almonds whole
5 cps salad oil
3 cps honey
1 cup maple syrup
3 tbs vanilla
6 tbs cinnamon
3 tbs almond extract
3 tbs orange zest
8 cps craisins
Combine all ingredients in a large Hobart mixing bowl, mix throughly. Spread in a thin layer on 3 or 4 sheet pans, bake at 325 degrees. Stir granola and rotate the pans in the oven after 15 min, then again 10 minutes later. Bake until a rich, medium to dark brown. Once cool stir in the craisins and eat.
Windchill-84.0 C -119.2 F
Wind 8.5 kts Grid 66
Barometer 671.6 mb (10947 ft)
Lunch: Sandwich bar (really tasty vegetarian sandwiches)
Dinner: Tofu Loaf and a run in with the cook for trying to get some salad.
Last Tuesday we had a showing of a German movie called Das Experiment. Following is a synopsis: "The movie is based on the infamous "Stanford Prison Experiment" conducted in 1971. A makeshift prison is set up in a research lab, complete with cells, bars and surveillance cameras. For two weeks 20 male participants are hired to play prisoners and guards. The 'prisoners' are locked up and have to follow seemingly mild rules, and the 'guards' are told simply to retain order without using physical violence. Everybody is free to quit at any time, thereby forfeiting payment. In the beginning the mood between both groups is insecure and rather emphatic. But soon quarrels arise and the wardens employ ever more drastic sanctions to confirm their authority." Pretty good movie but it left me feeling a little disturbed because I felt this kind of scenario could be played out here if the wrong person were put in charge. Just for grins I thought I would include the job posting for site manager below:
Job Summary:Responsible for assisting the Area Manager and Area Manager, Assistant in management of Area Operations and Station Services and any other station supported non-science camp/facility. Specifically deploys as the senior winter manager for the full austral winter season. Serves as the Point of Contact in coordination and responsibility for those elements of functional support divisions deploying during the Winter-Over period. Ensures station operations provide responsive and appropriate levels of support to all program participants on the station. Interacts as appropriate with NSF representatives and other support entities.
EDUCATION: High school diploma with 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience minimum. Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or business discipline preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: None required.
TRAINING: None required.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years of experience in a management, research, or field operations role. Departmental supervisory experience required. Career record must include the demonstrated ability to work with, and independently manage, a multiple skilled work force. Knowledge and software experience in the areas of project management, word-processing, spreadsheets, and maintenance/inventory helpful.
The qualifications, education, experience and training seem kind of light for a job that has so much responsibility, Yikes. I sure would hate for a bully type to end up with the job. Thank goodness our site manger is qualified.
Yesterday was our day off and it was nice to have some time to finish up some personal projects. I finished my second set of wardrobe shelves, drafted a structural plan for my cabin and made granola. If anyone is interested in eating like those of us at the bottom here is the recipe:
5lbs 4oz rolled oats
2 cups wheat germ
2 cups poppy seeds
4 cups sesame seeds
4 cps sunflower seeds
8 cps almonds whole
5 cps salad oil
3 cps honey
1 cup maple syrup
3 tbs vanilla
6 tbs cinnamon
3 tbs almond extract
3 tbs orange zest
8 cps craisins
Combine all ingredients in a large Hobart mixing bowl, mix throughly. Spread in a thin layer on 3 or 4 sheet pans, bake at 325 degrees. Stir granola and rotate the pans in the oven after 15 min, then again 10 minutes later. Bake until a rich, medium to dark brown. Once cool stir in the craisins and eat.
posted by Kirk & Jodi Roberts at 9:35 PM
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