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Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries
Association for Library Service to Children
a division of the American Library Association
Created by the ALSC Education Committee, 1989. Revised by the ALSC Education Committee: 1999, 2009; approved by the ALSC Board of Directors at the 2009 American Library Association Annual Conference.
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The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), recommends the following Core Competencies to all children's librarians and other library staff whose primary duties include delivering library service to and advocating library service for children ages 0-14. The policy of this organization is that a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited graduate school is the appropriate professional degree for the librarian serving children in the public library, but ALSC expects the same standards applied to paraprofessional staff. Through specialized coursework in undergraduate and graduate study, on-the-job training, and/or continuing education opportunities, librarians serving children should achieve and maintain the following skills, orientations, and understandings to ensure children receive the highest quality of library service as defined in the ALA Library Bill of Rights, and the ALA and Association of American Publishers (AAP) joint Freedom to Read Statement.
I. Knowledge of Client Group
- Understands theories of infant, child, and adolescent learning and development and their implications for library service.
- Recognizes the effects of societal developments on the needs of children.
- Assesses the diverse needs, preferences, and resources of the community on a regular and systematic basis.
- Identifies patrons with special needs as a basis for designing and implementing services following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state and local regulations where appropriate.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for diversity in cultural and ethnic values.
- Understands and responds to the needs of parents, caregivers, and other adults who use the resources of the children's department.
- Cultivates an environment which provides for enjoyable and convenient access to and use of library resources.
- Maintains regular communication with other agencies, institutions, and organizations serving children in the community.
II. Administrative and Management Skills
- Participates in all aspects of the library's planning process to represent and support service to children.
- Sets long- and short-range goals, objectives, strategic plans, and priorities.
- Analyzes the costs of library services to children in order to develop, justify, administer, manage, and evaluate a budget.
- Conducts job interviews, trains, and evaluates staff who work with children, parents, caregivers, and other adults using children's services.
- Writes job descriptions and encourages continuing education for staff who work with children.
- Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and mediation skills and techniques.
- Delegates responsibility appropriately and supervises staff constructively.
- Documents and evaluates services and needs assessments through various research methods.
- Identifies outside sources of funding and writes effective grant applications.
- Follows federal, state, and local legislation in the development and enactment of library policies and procedures.
III. Communication Skills
- Defines and communicates the role and scope of public library service to children for administrators, other library staff, and members of the larger community.
- Listens and interacts actively when speaking individually with children, families, other patrons, and staff, paying genuine attention to what is being communicated, and confirming understanding.
- Writes proficiently and adjusts content and style to accommodate diverse functions and audiences.
- Communicates effectively when addressing or presenting to large or small groups of children and/or adults.
- Conducts productive formal and informal reference and readers' advisory interviews.
- Successfully communicates library policies and procedures to patrons of all ages.
IV. Knowledge of Materials
- Demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of children's literature, periodicals, audiovisual materials, Websites and other electronic media, and other materials that contribute to a diverse, current, and relevant children's collection.
- Provides a wide and diverse variety of electronic resources, audiovisual materials, print materials, and other resource materials to best serve the needs of children and their caregivers.
- Keeps abreast of new materials and those for retrospective purchase by consulting a wide variety of reviewing sources and publishers' catalogs, including those of small presses, by attending professional meetings, and by reading, viewing, and listening.
- Keeps up-to-date on adult electronic and print reference sources which may serve the needs of children and their caregivers.
- Develops a comprehensive collection development policy consistent with the mission and policies of the parent library and the ALA Library Bill of Rights.
- Considers the selection and discarding of materials according to collection development, selection, and weeding policies.
- Maintains a diverse collection, recognizing children's need to see people like and unlike themselves in the materials they access.
- Understands and applies criteria for evaluating the content and artistic merit of children's materials in all genres and formats.
- Addresses materials against community challenges.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of cataloging, classification, indexing procedures, and practices to support access to children's materials.
V. User and Reference Services
- Instructs children in the use of library tools and resources, empowering them to choose materials and services on their own.
- Conducts reference/readers' advisory interviews to assist children and their parents/caregivers with the identification and selection of materials and services, according to their interests and abilities.
- Respects the patron's right to browse regardless of age, and provides nonjudgmental answers to their questions.
- Assists and instructs children in information gathering and research skills.
- Understands and applies search strategies to give children the widest possible range of sources.
- Compiles and maintains information about community resources.
- Works with library technical services on cataloging, classification, and indexing to ensure easy access to materials for children.
- Encourages use of materials and services through bibliographies, booktalks, displays, electronic documents, and other special tools.
VI. Programming Skills
- Designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates a variety of programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library.
- Identifies and utilizes skilled resource people to present programs and information.
- Provides library outreach programs which meet community needs and library goals and objectives.
- Establishes programs and services for parents, individuals and agencies providing childcare, and other professionals in the community who work with children.
- Promotes library programs and services to underserved children and families.
VII. Advocacy, Public Relations, and Networking Skills
- Utilizes effective public relations techniques and media to promote an awareness of and support for meeting children's library and information needs through all media.
- Considers the needs, opinions, and requests of children in the development and evaluation of library services.
- Ensures that children have full access to library materials, resources, and services as prescribed by the Library Bill of Rights.
- Collaborates with other agencies serving children, including other libraries, schools, and other community agencies.
- Lobbies on behalf of children for the highest quality library service, through library governance and the political process.
VIII. Professionalism and Professional Development
- Acknowledges the legacy of children's librarianship, its place in the context of librarianship as a whole, and past contributions to the profession.
- Stays informed of current trends, emerging technologies, issues, and research in librarianship, child development, education, and allied fields.
- Practices self-evaluation.
- Knows and practices the American Library Association's Code of Ethics.
- Preserves patron confidentiality.
- Mentors library school students, paraprofessionals, and new librarians.
- Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations to strengthen skills, interact with fellow professionals, promote professional association scholarships, and contribute to the library profession.
- Pursues professional development and continuing education opportunities throughout her/his career.
IX. Technology
- Possesses up-to-date computer and technology skills necessary for effective communications and presentations.
- Acquires familiarity with emerging technological trends and tools.
- Applies technological skills to provide reference services and programs for children and families.
- Supports access to Internet and electronic resources for children.
é 2009 American Library Association


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2011 In-Season Honors:
College Cup All-Tournament Team
NSCAA All-America First-Team
NSCAA Midwest Region First-Team
Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Recipient
MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist (1 of 15)
College Soccer News All-America First-Team
Capital One CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year
Capital One CoSIDA Academic All-America First-Team
Capital One CoSIDA Academic All-Region VII First-Team
MVC Goalkeeper of the Year
First-Team All-MVC
MVC Tournament MVP
MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team
3x MVC Defensive Player of the Week (Aug. 29, Sept. 6, Sept. 26)
3x Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week (Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Dec. 5)
2x College Soccer News National Team of the Week (Aug. 29, Sept. 26)
College Soccer News National Player of the Week (Sept. 26)
MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 28, Nov. 16)
Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Finalist (1 of 10)
Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Preseason Candidate (1 of 30)
CREIGHTON CAREER: 2011 (Senior) – Recorded one of the most decorated seasons in Creighton soccer history ... NSCAA First-Team All-America goalkeeper after setting an NCAA record with his 0.207 goals against average ... The MVC Goalkeeper of the Year also led the NCAA with a 92.3 save percentage and 17 shutouts ... Won the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award and honored as the CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year as the top Division I Men's Soccer Academic All-American ... One of 15 semifinalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy ... Started all 19 of Creighton's clean sheets in 2011, just one shy of the NCAA record ... His 92.3 save percentage ranks sixth in single-season NCAA history ... Holt's 44 career shutouts are an NCAA record*, while his career GAA of 0.62 ranks 19th in NCAA history ... His consecutive shutout streak of 816:44 scoreless minutes between Oct. 15 and Nov. 27, is a school record and ranks 10th in NCAA history ... He also owns the second and third longest scoreless minute streaks in school history ... He started the season with eight straight clean sheets and also starte eight straight shutouts between Oct. 19 and Nov. 20 ... His 0.62 career GAA is a school and league record, as are his 44 shutouts and 57 wins ... His 7,306 minutes played are the most in school history and third in MVC history ... Named MVC Defensive Player of the Week three times during his senior season ... Logged a career record of 57-13-9, starting all 79 matches he played in during his career ... Named to the College Cup All-Tournament Team after his play in a shutout of Charlotte in the NCAA semifinals (Dec. 9) ... Named the MVC Tournament MVP after posting two shutouts in Creighton's title run.
2010 (Junior) – All-Missouri Valley Conference Second-Team ... CoSIDA Academic All-District VII First-Team and MVC Scholar-Athlete First-Team ... Ended his junior season already owning the school record with 27 career shutouts, just one shy of the MVC mark ... Concluded junior season with a 0.79 career goals against average, second in school and league history ... Ended the season ranked fourth in school history in minutes played (5,126) and wins (36) and fifth with a .727 winning percentage ... Logged 419:35 minutes of scoreless soccer to start the season, including a penalty kick save against DePaul (Sept. 11) ... Did not allow a goal through his first 380:41 minutes at home on the season ... Stopped three shots in 1-0 win at No. 21 UC Santa Barbara (Sept. 7) ... Named MVC Defensive Player of the Week and TopDrawerSoccer.com National Team of the Week on Sept. 13 after clean sheets against UCSB and DePaul ... Had a season-high six saves in 3-1 win over No. 5 Tulsa on Oct. 5 ... His seventh and final shutout of the season against Missouri State (Nov. 3) was the 27th of his career, establishing a school record ... Played every minute of 16 matches for the PDL's Reading (Pa.) United AC, earning All-Eastern Conference honors in the summer of 2011.
2009 (Sophomore) – Named All-MVC Second-Team after leading the conference with eight shutouts and a 0.77 goals against average ... Ranked 29th in the NCAA in GAA ... Stopped four shots in double overtime shutout against Loyola Chicago (Sept. 1) in the season opener ... Earned 1-0 shutout wins over 23rd-ranked Cal Poly (Sept. 5) and seventh-ranked UCLA (Oct. 31) ... Made a season-high six saves at Evansville (Oct. 17), including a penalty kick stop in 1-1 draw.
2008 (Freshman) – MVC Freshman of the Year, MVC All-Freshman Team, honorable mention all-MVC and MVC All-Tournament Team ... Named Second-Team Freshman All-America by both Soccer America and College Soccer News ... Two-time MVC Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 8 & 29) ... Established school record with 12 shutouts ... Logged school record shutout streak of 722:12 consecutive scoreless minutes in net between Sept. 13 and Oct. 11 ... Tied school record with 0.51 goals against average, which ranked seventh in the NCAA ... Ranked 28th in the nation with a .831 save percentage ... Posted three saves in collegiate debut, a 4-1 win over Gonzaga (Aug. 29) ... Allowed two goals and owned a 0.19 GAA in first 10 career matches ... Stopped a career-high eight shots in 2-0 win at No. 6 California (Sept. 21) ... Also shut out 11th-ranked Saint Louis (Oct. 4) and 24th-ranked Drake (Nov. 1) ... Honored on College Soccer News National Team of the Week (Oct. 6) after shutout at SLU ... Had two clean sheets in MVC Tournament play – blanking Bradley (Nov. 14) and Missouri State (Nov. 16).
2007 (Redshirt) – Redshirted first season on campus.
PREP CAREER: Tabbed second-team all-state by the Lincoln Journal Star and honorable-mention all-state by the Omaha World-Herald as a senior ... Participated with the Nebraska ODP ... Played club soccer for the NFC Bluejays for six seasons ... Team captured state championships each season while winning regionals in 2007 and placing third at Nationals.
PERSONAL: The son of Dan and Claudia Holt, Brian was born Nov. 14, 1988, in Omaha, Neb. ... One of four children, Matt, Laura and Emily ... Uncle, Andy Holt, played baseball at Creighton and aunt, Jean Tierney, played softball and basketball and is in the Creighton Athletic Hall of Fame ... Double major in finance and entrepreneurship.
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Healthy Waters in the Mid-Atlantic
- Overview
- High Water Marks - Meeting our Mission
- Our Partners
- Current News and Notices
Healthy Waters – it's more than just a goal for the Water Protection Division in EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region. It's a means for achieving success.
The Healthy Waters strategy combines traditional tools with new ideas and collaborative approaches to help the division tackle the next generation of water protection issues.
The division manages and implements programs under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act, working with government, non-profit, citizen and private sector partners to protect drinking water sources and improve the health of the region's estuaries, rivers, streams and lakes. The division also enforces the laws governing water resources, either directly or in partnership with the states.
Visit our High Water Marks to learn some of the ways the Water Protection Division is meeting its mission.
The Anacostia Trash TMDL - the nation's first interstate trash TMDL - was developed to restore water quality by capturing or removing more than 600 tons of trash from the Anacostia watershed each year. The TMDL provided the impetus to implementation plans and permit requirements in Maryland and D.C. as well as new plastic bag restrictions. Read more information about the Mid-Atlantic's TMDL program.
A banner year in enforcement in 2010 included the largest penalty for an Underground Injection Control case (CNX) and several nationally significant case conclusions in the Mid-Atlantic's NPDES Enforcement Program: Williamsport Sanitary Authority, JBS Souderton, Hovanian, Arch Coal and Consol, resulting in over $12.8 million in penalties, over 190 million pounds of pollutant reductions, and the investment of over $210 million in pollution control equipment.
Our Grants "Center of Excellence" promoted best practices and shared information among project officers, sponsored quarterly Project Officer forums that drew participants from across the Region, established new measures of environmental benefits from grants, and created a new escalation process to fast-track stalled projects that was applauded by the Office of the Inspector General as a national model and which greatly increased the pace of granting awards.
Read more about how EPA and the States are partnering to improve the Region's drinking water and wastewater systems.
Visit www.epa.gov/chesapeakebaytmdl for more information about what is being done to help clean up the Bay.
The Healthy Waters Blog - the first external blog of any EPA region - was launched to offer an interactive avenue for the public to learn about and provide perspective on key water protection issues. The blog has enjoyed a steady growth in readership and is included as one of EPA's Open Government Flagship Initiatives.
Contact Us or Search our EPA Directory
Working with partners in the Mid-Atlantic Region, the Water Protection Division is responsible for managing and implementing the laws that protect, preserve, and enhance water resources. The Division administers programs authorized by the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), laws written by Congress. Along with the administration of programs, the division works with the Mid-Atlantic States, local organizations, and interstate basin commissions, overseeing the delegation of programs and state implementation of delegated programs to achieve environmental and public health goals and standards.
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Disability Parking – Provided on MSU Campus per ADA requirements and signage posted as required by law. A valid MSU disability permit is required and must be displayed when parked on campus in a disability marked space. Additional information regarding Disability Parking may be acquired by contacting the MSU Parking Office at (270) 809-4812. Use of flashers does not constitute legal parking.
Faculty member- any full-time or part-time employee of Murray State University who holds academic rank and status (Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). This does not include graduate assistants or student workers.
False registration- registration of a vehicle for someone else in your name to obtain a parking permit for which the other individual is not eligible for; use of a parking permit not issued to you; voluntarily selling, giving, etc your parking permit to someone else for their personal use; etc.
Fire Lane – Any roadway, walkway, driveway or pavement not specifically marked for parking. All state laws governing movement, operation, and parking of vehicles shall apply on University property. No vehicle parking is permitted at any time. A licensed driver must remain with the vehicle standing in a fire lane. Use of flashers does not constitute legal parking.
Legal marked parking spaces- spaces designated by white lines on either side of the vehicle.
Loading Zone – A signed/striped area or dock reserved for loading/unloading of commercial or personal items. MSU Loading Zone permit and a current valid MSU Parking Permit is required. All loading/unloading areas are limited to 30 minute timed parking only. Any vehicle parked over 30 minutes may receive a parking citation for Beyond Time Limit. Use of flashers does not constitute legal parking.
M/C- motorcycle parking zone includes motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds.
Moped- "A bicycle with a helper motor rated no more than two brake horse power, a cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission not requiring clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged, and capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty miles per hour."
Properly displayed- Permit must be in plain view on rearview mirror (unobstructed) at all times and visible to the ticket writer.
Restricted Parking –Restricted parking spaces and/or areas designated for specific purposes, like Reserved; Service Vehicles; Loading Zones; & Striped Areas (not including Fire Lane or Disability). Use of flashers does not constitute legal parking.
Staff member- any full-time or part-time employee of Murray State University who does not hold academic rank or status. This includes employees of other State agencies and employees of agencies contracted to provide services to the University. This does not include graduate assistants or student workers.
Student- anyone enrolled in Murray State University for the purpose of receiving instruction who is not also a faculty or staff member.
Vehicle ---The term vehicle includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, and any other motor-propelled vehicle. This does not include ATV's like 4 wheelers or golf carts.Visitor


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Video: Dr. Laszlo Mechtler Interview - Part Two
Video: Doctor Treating Four New Cases in LeRoy
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- We are hearing today that the doctor treating some students from LeRoy High School with conversion disorder, is treating four new cases in the past two days, three of which he confirms are conversion disorder.
Dr. Laszlo Mechtler made the statement on the 2 Sides show on Channel 2 Friday afternoon.
2 On Your Side's Scott Brown asked him about the cases he is treating.
Dr. Laszlo Mechtler: I can say as most of the other patients, they're girls, young girls, obviously in the early teens, similar symptoms, similar town, many of them know each other.
Scott Brown: Are adolescent girls somehow more suseptible to this sort of thing?
Dr. Laszlo Mechtler: They are and I'm not sure if we know why.
Scott Brown: Why are you so confident about ruling out any environmental factors?
Dr. Laszlo Mechtler: Half of them are already getting significantly improved so it cannot be an environmental factor, a toxic factor in the brain. 'Then why are they improving number one? Number two, there are no toxins that would cause these symptoms. The TCE that's been brought up by the national media does not cause symptoms like this, it does not. We think we've ruled out everything- environmental, autoimmune, vaccination related.
This comes after a story yesterday from an adult in LeRoy dealing with conversion disorder.
Marge Fitzsimmons story was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams Thursday and says she suffers from the same symptoms as the teens.
She is not associated with the students, but understands what the illness is like.
Meanwhile, the LeRoy Central School District will be holding a community meeting Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9am-10am in the high school auditorium.
They will be discussing the review completed by a consulting firm they hired to assess testing already completed at the school and any recommendations for additional testing.
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Burnt Caramel is one of my favorite flavors and it really adds a unique twist to this recipe. You can purchase our Burnt Caramel Sauce here.
Make the Cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Liberally coat the inside of a 9-inch springform pan with flavorless vegetable oil or butter.
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, butter and 1/3 cup sugar; stir until blended. Pat the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Pressing the crust just up the side of the pan create a slight ridge.
Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Put the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and light, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup sugar and beat another minute. When cool, wrap the pan with foil to create a seal so that water bath does not seep in.
Scrape the sides of the bowl down before adding the sour cream. Beat to combine. Add the eggs, one at a time, incorporating each completely before adding the next. Beat until blended.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
Drizzle the Burnt Caramel Sauce, evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
Stir gently to create a caramel swirl. Do not stir to mix.
Set the pan in a roasting pan or baking dish that allows ~2 inches space all around and set on the oven rack.
Pour boiling water into the roasting pan or baking dish (a teapot works best). Fill the pan until it is at least halfway up the side of the springform pan but not overflowing.
Bake until the filling is set, about 50-60 minutes. When pressed gently with your finger it should jiggle like Jell-O, but not like a wave.
Transfer to a rack and cool to room temperature.
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
To serve unmold cheese cake from springform by running a knife (that has been dampened and warmed in hot water) around the outer edge of the cheesecake.
Sprinkle 1/3 cup sugar over the surface and using a kitchen torch, move flame continuously in small circles over surface until sugar melts and browns.
Flavorless vegetable oil for the pan
2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/3 cups plus 1/3 cup granulated cane sugar
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup pecans, toasted and ground
4 tablespoons unsalted butter with 82% butterfat, melted and cooled
4 ounces Burnt Caramel Sauce
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Super Alpine Bibs (Men's) Closeout
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Monstrous Norwegian ice pillars and Chugach powder can leave you smiling but soaked. When conditions dictate the need for bomber, waterproof/breathable and windproof big-mountain alpine climbing bibs, our Super Alpines prove durable, dry and mobile. They feature 3-layer nylon new generation GORE-TEX Pro fabric – now significantly more breathable, and without compromising protection or durability – with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish, tough nylon outer and key-area reinforcements, and a distinct micro-grid interior that optimizes breathability. Watertight, fully separating side-zips allow easy on/off with boots and also form a drop seat; the two pressed-pleat napoleon chest pockets stay flat, and two more pockets sit on the thighs; trim, watertight zippers throughout feature cleanly designed openings without excess weight and bulk. The ski-boot-compatible lower legs have scuff guards, internal gaiters, shock-cord adjustments and tie-down loops.
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Creeping Creek DGC
Hampstead, Maryland 1 course · 19 holes Driving directions
Course reviews
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+1 votes Tom Hilton › May 20, 2013
As if good Beer and Golf combined were not enough the course is fun with a mix of interesting holes. Its not a long course but noodle arms me like that. Thowing hard makes me spill my beer anyway :) Baskets could be better but I feel that will improve as have the tees. Black knight beer is worth the drive alone. Look forward to playing again.
+1 votes Matt Ruhlman › March 7, 2013
Tees and baskets are basic. The course is constantly improving.


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Isuzu Repair in Collins
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Carlton Automotive has been providing superior automotive service to the Village of Oostburg and the entire Sheboygan area since 1981. Our technicians handle a wide array of auto repairs, including: brake repairs, emissions testing, towing & roadside assistance and more. You can also find tires for your vehicle from great brands like MICHELIN®, BFGoodrich®; and Uniroyal®. When you're experiencing a problem with your vehicle, use our online vehicle diagnostic center to render a diagnosis. Enter your car's year, make, and model, and some basic information, and you'll be on your way. Find us in Oostburg at 1318 Center Ave. Our shop is open Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM– 12:00 PM.
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This may stir up some trouble between BFFs Gwyneth Paltrow and Beyonce Knowles.
Though Bey was one of the co-chairs for Monday's Met Gala in NYC, the "Iron Man 3" star wasted no time trashing the extravagant affair -- telling USA Today the event was "so un-fun."
"I'm never going again," Paltrow reportedly said. "It was so un-fun. It was boiling. It was too crowded. I did not enjoy it at all."
Thems fightin' words!
Gwyneth, who walked the red carpet in a pink Valentino gown, attended the gala with husband Chris Martin -- though they arrived separately.
Though Paltrow clearly didn't enjoy herself, she may be the only one who feels that way.
Check out the gallery below to see some killer candids from inside the event -- definitely looks like Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Madonna and Katie Couric had a great time.
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JOSE ANGEL SOTO HERNANDEZ aka Angel Soto, "Toro" w/m 01/08/1985 5'07" 300+ lbs Immokalee Warrant to Arrest: Lewd or Lascivious Molestation x2
LUBEL SENAN aka Leonardo Perez w/m 06/14/1976 5'06" 157 lbs 200 SW 55th Avenue, Coral Gables Violation State Probation: Burglary Unoccupied Structure or Attempt
RYAN JOSEPH DURBIN w/m 03/27/1978 5'06" 159 lbs 1542 Mainsail Drive, Naples Violation County Probation: Reckless Driving
JIMMY DELATORRE aka Julie Vasquez, Carlos Lopez w/m 01/18/1980 5'11" 200 lbs 2500 NW 28th Street, Miami Violation State Probation: Grand Theft, Grand Theft > $300; Capias: Utter Forged Instrument, Grand Theft x2
TODD ADAM CINELLI w/m 09/08/1982 6'05" 245 lbs 280 Hopewell Road, Medford NJ Capias: Battery
MICHAEL ALLEN SCHWENKE w/m 11/20/1973 6'03" 205 lbs 2000 43rd Lane SW, Naples Bench Warrant/Fail to Appear: Deal Stolen Property, Provide False Owner Info for Pawned Items—Received $300 or More
SAMUEL J CHUNG a/m 06/20/1965 5'00" 100 lbs 8490 Danbury Blvd, Naples Capias: Cruelty—Torment/Deprive/ Mutilate/Kill Animal, Fail to Comply with FWCC Rules or Regulations
OSCAR NORIEGA (2002-2003 photo) aka Oscar Noriega Patina w/m 12/17/1983 5'06" 140 lbs 4309 Thomasson Drive, Naples Capias: 2nd Degree Murder Occurred 01/24/2003 at 4308 Rose Avenue, Naples
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The Dordogne Valley also has a lot to offer for those who like art and history. Many different styles of architecture can be admired in the towns and cities and there are numerous fun and informative exhibitions and museums, such as the national prehistoric museum in Eyzies-de-Tayac, the museum of automatons in Souillac, the museum dedicated to hieroglyphs-decipherer Champolion in Figeac, or the surprising Musée du president Jacques Chirac in Sarran. Plenty of choice for old and young alike!
The Dordogne Valley is known for its unspoiled natural beauty and its gastronomy, but throughout the year there are also many lively festivals, like the Sim Copans Jazzfestival in Souillac, Brive Festival with lots of live music for all tastes like urban music, pop/folk, French scène, music of the world and locale scène, the strawberry festival in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, various fantastic classical music festivals, including the festivals of Vézère and the Périgord noir, environmentally friendly pop festival Ecaussystème, the Cantica sacra in Rocamadour, the annual bread feast in Collonges-la-Rouge and the street spectacles of Les Chemins de l'Imaginaire in Terrasson.
If you like visiting pretty old towns and cities, you're in the right place in the Dordogne Valley, where you'll find some of the most beautiful villages and towns of France, such as the old river port Argentat, the famous pilgrims' town Rocamadour, La Roque-Gageac where even Banana trees grow, Brive with its attractive covered market, accordion-town Tulle, picturesque Terrasson on the river Vézère, the 'other' wine city Cahors, already known to the Romans, and of course famous Sarlat with its beautifully conserved mediaeval city centre.
Even in France the Dordogne Valley is known as a true paradise for gourmets. Michelin-starred restaurants, traditional bistros and farmhouse kitchen fare at a 'Ferme Auberge': there is something on offer for everyone and every budget, and it all tastes wonderful! Of course you can also enjoy a glass of wine on one of the many inviting terraces along the water or in tourist hot spots like Rocamadour, Collonges-la-Rouge, Sarlat or La Roque-Gageac. The lovely local markets are also worth a visit, for example in Brive, Souillac, Terrasson and Martel.
The Dordogne Valley offers lots of different activities for everybody: canoeing, cycling, walking, horse riding, rock- and tree climbing and adventurous caves: there is so much to do! The nature is breathtaking, the climate pleasant: what more do you want? A balloon flight shows you the Dordogne Valley from a different angle and golfers are also very well served with great golf courses in a.o., Souillac, St. Céré, Aubazine and Brive. There are also many beautiful gardens to visit, including the Jardins de l'Imaginaire in Terrasson, the Secret Gardens of Cahors and the Jardins de Colette in Varetz.
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PRICE/SOUTH CAROLINA - Billie Jo "BJ" VanZant Hardee, born Aug. 6, 1972, went to be with the angels July 12, 2009.
Billie Jo was full of life and touched the hearts of many.
She will live on in our hearts until we see her again.
Billie Jo is survived by her precious children, Katrina, Aleasha and Isaac. Daughter of Joyce and Dutch VanZant. Sister to Jesse VanZant and Christine (Troy, Jay Dee and Dustin) Patterson; Jodie and Jozet (Tasha and Ashton) VanZant. Grandchild of Marie Hancock. Niece of Aunts Helen (Rocky, Eddie and Ronnie) Yates Carol (Denis, Sam and Randy) Rohrbaugh; Rita (Kevin, Missy, Dawn and Amber) Smith; Sherry Johnson; and Uncle Tony (Tyler) Hancock. Sister to the Catawba Indian Nation Traditionalist & Rolling Thunder and soulmate Mark Walling. Billie Jo was preceded in death by family members Wallace Hancock, Faye and Sherman Fox, Odie VanZant and Rusty Varner along with many relatives and friends.
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HAMMOND – Three former students will not be readmitted to Hammond Central School after the Board of Education said Tuesday that the students did not comply with the districts non-resident policy.
Students Razia D. Phillips, 16, Jasmine A. Warwick, 13, and Macy A. Helm, 10, of Brier Hill, were asked to leave the district last month after a meeting between their mother, Viola J. Helm, and Superintendent Randy C. Richards.
I dont understand how the school can do this, Razia said during Tuesdays school board meeting.
Board President Timothy Pitcher read a statement from the board saying it would not respond to public comments.
Mr. Richards said after the meeting that the board has an open door policy, but that parents or guardians must follow procedure when it comes to admitting non-residents.
At least 20 non-resident students currently attend school in Hammond.
We have a policy that applies to everyone, Mr. Richards said. Last summer the district sent a letter to all those non-residents who were approved to attend the district. Letters were also sent to two families of non-students who did not comply with district policy.
Mr. Richards said he could not comment further as the matter involves individual students.
Mrs. Helm said she moved out of the district in 2011 after a fire destroyed her familys home.
She said she never received any notification from the district stating that she did not comply with the schools policies nor did she ever submit a non-resident application on behalf of her daughters.
Mr. Richards said the decision to admit non-resident students comes down to a resource and student policy issue.
Its about the amount of resources, class sizes, special needs services and additional expenses, Mr. Richards said. If we have a policy, we need to stick to it.
Mr. Richards said the district will review the policy to firm up the language with the schools attorneys before the school board approves a final version at its December meeting.
Razia said that given the boards decision, she will have no choice but to continue her last two years of high school in Morristown.
I am heartbroken, the 11th-grader said. This is where I went to school since seventh grade. Before I attended Hammond, I never made the honor roll. I would like to come back to school here. I want to graduate with my friends.
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By C.J. MCMANUSSun Advocate reporter
During the May 22 East Carbon council meeting, Jay Mashburn of the Utah Rural Community Assistance Corporation approached officials concerning the management of the city's water bond payments.
Due to recent restructuring of the municipality's debt, the city will be paying $139,078 instead of the original $190,887.
The decrease comes from an interest rate reduction on two state loans that was approved earlier in the year.
The need to restructure the loans came in response to the drastic reduction in tippage fee payments that the city is receiving from East Carbon Development Corporation.
Mashburn provided the council with options for assuring that the loan payments are met regardless of the income received from the ECDC landfill.
Mashburn's central topic for increased water rate income focused on the city's vacant lot charge.
The current loan payment of $139,078 averages out to 14.08 per water connection when coupled with the operation and maintenance cost for the connections at $11.01 per connection, the sum total cost equals $25.09.
According to Mashburn, when the $4 per month fee for vacant lot water service is subtracted, the city is losing $21.09 per connection per month.
"It is my conclusion that the rate for vacant lots must be evaluated by this council," said Mashburn. "I liken the situation to owning a car that you don't drive in the winter. When you don't drive that car, you still have to make the same payment that you make on it in the summer. But with the water system, when citizens are paying a decreased rate for vacant connections in the winter, it is their neighbors who are eating the costs."
Mashburn further commented that, East Carbon City is not currently running at a profit. For example:
The $4 rates are being subsidized by ECDC tippage fees to make debt payments on the $14.08 average connection.
The $4 rates are being subsidized by the 640 water customers in the form of debt for current operation and maintenance costs.
About 183 of East Carbon's customers are on the vacant rate. This represents a loss of $25,254 for the city.
Councilmember David Maggio defended the city's monthly water service rate for vacant lots.
"I have worked in sales and what happens when we price ourselves out of the market," said Maggio. "Sixty eight percent of our town's citizens are on a fixed income with many of the those people below the state poverty level. I don't want to see us gouge these people right out of the water system. I don't want to see us become a town that has no bushes or trees. A town with brown dying lawns everywhere.
Maggio along with councilmembers Darlene Kuhns, Joyce Caviness and Terry Harrison did however agree that the vacant water fee was too low.
In reaction Mashburn presented data concerning the maximum affordable water bill from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. When a project is evaluated for funding, an attempt is made to determine the "maximum affordable water bill," for the water system. The Median Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) of the applicant's service area is considered in this determination.
The department's rule is that 1.17 percent of the MAGI be charged per year for water. So according the their data the maximum affordable water charge for the city of East Carbon based on a $23,401 median income could be as high as $34.13 per month. Mashburn further pointed out that while inflation continues to increase operation costs for East Carbon the city has failed to adjust for that in their water charges.
Mashburn concluded by stating that he was only at this meeting to get the debt payment conversation started.
"You need to figure out just who these 183 connections are and what the fairness issues associated with them are, the important thing is that you have started a conversation that will in time lead to solutions for the cities debt," concluded Mashburn.


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Starbucks cups are dressed in red, Target's Christmas aisles are up and twinkling, and peppermint candy canes are selling like hotcakes at Candy.com. This can only mean one thing. It's game on for holiday party season.
That said, I did a little holiday party planning homework for you by contacting two prominent party planning/candy buffet experts to find out which candies they'll be using on their clients' holiday dessert tables and what trends they're noticing as the holidays draw near. Here's the skinny …
"Out with traditional red and green, and in with unique pairs like red and aqua, red and pink, and silver and white!" That's the holiday hue forecast from Courtney Dial, founder and editor of Pizzazzerie, co-founder of The Bakery Spot, and author of the new book Push-up Pops, which is now available for pre-order.
Courtney's forecast closely matches Pantone's Color of the Year 2011 – Turquoise 15-5519, and Color of the Year 2010 – Honeysuckle Pink 18-2120.
To get Courtney's modern and chic color palettes to really pop on a dessert table, try using SweetWorks' new Celebration Collection of single-color candies, which includes Sixlets, Gumballs, and Candy Pearls in matte and shimmer options as well as foiled chocolate hearts and balls. (Click on any of the SweetWorks candies below to learn more.)
According to Courtney, "Retro Holiday" is also hot. To set the stage for a nostalgic vibe, she suggests candies like Mallo Cups, old-fashioned candy sticks, and thin ribbon candy, and using wax lips as a sweet prop in a photo booth station. "Of course everything on a stick is as popular as ever," she adds, "so use a bit of royal icing 'glue' to attach the wax lips to a lollipop stick."
Courtney's also a big fan of gingerbread decorating parties. "Whether it's a princess pink gingerbread house theme or a traditional one, kids and adults alike absolutely go crazy over decorating sweet houses for the holidays," she says.
Last year, Courtney hosted a Holiday Pink Tea Party where the guests created pink and white gingerbread houses. "It was a huge hit," she says. Looking at her blog post and photos, yes it was.
When asked what specific candy Courtney and her team favor during the holidays, Courtney offers up the peppermint stick. "They're the cutest treat to serve alongside a hot chocolate bar or dip in chocolate for an extra-sweet favor," she explains.
Courtney suggests building a peppermint candy station at holiday parties and letting kids dip their peppermints in milk and white chocolate and add a variety of colored sprinkles. Cute!
Marie Dannettelle, the founder of California-based Sweets Indeed, a company that specializes in high-end custom candy and dessert stations, says she consistently gets rave reviews when she includes caramels, peppermint bark, and homemade toffee on a holiday dessert table. Another of Marie's perennial favorites? Gumdrops.
"To me, it's not the holidays unless there's a bowl of spice drops (gumdrops) around," she explains. "In past years, we've even used them to make wreaths, trees, topiaries, necklaces, and more! One of these days I'll create a dessert station centered around them."
For the 2011 holiday season, Marie also says she's going to mix it up and stay away from traditional red and green. "I think pastels will make a big show in Christmas decor this year, especially in the desserts and candy section," she says.
To achieve the softer holiday schematic for her clients, Marie is looking to Hammond's Candy for its hand-pulled candy canes, candy ribbons, pillows, and straw candies offered in non-traditional, yet highly festive colors like bubble gum pink, berry blue, and sour apple green.
Marie and her team are also relying on their own handmade holiday Candy Kabobs to punch up holiday parties. (Candy Kabobs are available for purchase at SweetsIndeed.com.) The candy combinations and themes are crazy creative, vibrant, and fun. Here are a few teasers …
Many thanks to Courtney and Marie for their holiday party tips, trends, and go-to candies!


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MASSENA - Perras Environmental Control Inc., a family-owned environmental services firm in Massena, has been awarded the contract for the third phase of cleanup at the site of the former General Motors Powertrain operation near the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Perras was one of seven firms that bid for the work, which is expected to begin in March and last through November, weather permitting.
Were thrilled that a local company has the resources and proven expertise to execute a project of this magnitude, said Elliott P. Laws, Trustee of the RACER Trust, which owns the property and awarded the contract. Job creation and revitalization are the cornerstone of our mission, and that begins with seeking qualified local contractors to provide everything from remediation services to site security. We are committed to partnering with communities and businesses to provide opportunities for local residents.
The project, at the northern edge of the property, involves dismantling of three buildings and the excavation and off-site disposal of an estimated 58,000 cubic yards of PCB-impacted soils. Three process-water lagoons will be drained, excavated and filled with clean soil. Excavators will dig as deep as 50 feet in some places.
The excavated materials will be sent off site in rail cars, an environmentally friendly alternative that significantly decreases heavy truck traffic.
Approximately 25 to 30 Perras employees will be on the job most days.
Perras technical approach to the project, its onsite team, the cost-competitiveness of the bid and its determination to utilize an environmentally friendly method of disposal were superior, said Brendan Mullen, New York Cleanup Manager for the RACER Trust. They have an experienced local work force that is accustomed to these kinds of projects. They know our site, were very comfortable working with their people and we are eager to get started.
Perras previously performed remediation work at the site for GM. Perras also has experience with remediation projects for Alcoas Massena Operations, the longest continually operating aluminum facility in the world, and the former Reynolds Metals Company, also in Massena.
This phase of remediation will involve the dismantling and removal of a 21,500-square-foot storage building and removal of impacted soils beneath, and dismantling and removal of a 10,000-square-foot wastewater treatment plant, which has been replaced by a new onsite treatment facility. A smaller building that supported the former wastewater treatment plant also will be dismantled and removed.
Were very happy to have been awarded this contract and look forward to getting started, said Jeffrey Tyo, president of Perras Environmental Control. Once we finish, the property will be substantially ready for redevelopment and reuse. I know thats very important to the RACER Trust, as it is to our company and our community. This is a great location for business and were excited to be a part of preparing it for future commerce.
This is great news for Massena and St. Lawrence County, both because this important work will soon begin and because it means good jobs for local people and a strong local business, said Tony Arquiett, chairman of the North Country Redevelopment Task Force and a member of the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators.
I would like to thank the RACER Trust for its ongoing commitment to our community and to finding new uses for the former GM site that will result in renewed economic life and jobs. RACER has been an outstanding partner and I am confident that the future is bright for the former GM site.
The first two phases of the cleanup work involved dismantling and removal of the main factory building, followed by removal of the buildings slab as well as subsurface tunnels and impacted soils.
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BUFFALO, NY -Wondering what Buffalo Sabres' goaltender Ryan Miller has been doing in the off-season?
Apparently, heis doing some acting.
Miller made a cameo appearance on Sullivan and Son, which airs on TBS. In the TV show, Miller gives goaltending advice to one of the coaches, played by funny man Billy Gardell.
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Youth Naturalization Ceremony Held At President Lincoln's Cottage In Washington
Children take sing the U.S. national anthem during a naturalization... Nieuwsfoto'sAbraham Lincoln,Ceremonie,Horizontaal,Huisje,Kind,Overheid,Politiek,Verenigde Staten,Volkslied,Washington DC,ZingenPhotographer Win McNameeCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Children take sing the U.S. national anthem during a naturalization ceremony in the Emancipation Room at President Abraham Lincoln's Cottage April 30, 2013 in Washington, DC. The special citizenship ceremony for twenty children was hosted by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services at the seasonal residence the Lincoln family used during the Civil War and the site where President Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)


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NASSAU VOTERS SAY NO TO COLISEUM DEALCharles Wang, you have the next move
The proposal for a new $350 million arena for Nassau and the Islanders was rejected by county voters at today's public referendum.
Charles Wang and Edward Mangano will have to decide on their next move. This referendum was their idea. The vote was set up purposefully on a summer Monday to give their proposal the best chance to win, and the final result still wasn't close.
Mangano called it a "great day" because the people had their say. Wang said he was "disappointed" and "heartbroken," but declined to discuss specific next steps. He also said he was really looking forward to a great season from his team this season.
Mangano and Wang could still try to work out a different deal with legislature and see if NIFA will approve it.
Or perhaps finally, for the first time since he bought the team eleven years ago, Wang will publicly dance with other municipalities.
Wang insisted on hearing "Yes or No" from Kate Murray and the Town of Hempstead on his Lighthouse Project. The answer was NO.
The Islanders owner and County Executive Edward Mangano went to extraordinary lengths to hear "Yes or No" from the registered voters of Nassau. Today, the answer came back NO.
Now the question is, will Charles Wang take NO for an answer?
Personal Note: I'm very, very sorry for the Islanders organization and its loyal fans. There is no question that everyone who cares about the Islanders did the best they could to help with the referendum. Once again, this story is far, far from over. I would still suggest keeping the faith and I believe the Islanders will remain in the New York area – with Nassau still the leading contender.


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i am not sure aboiut the smart card reader, but it looks pretty good to me. i would bump up the memory instead of having a smart card reader if possible too.
Okay, this is something I've always wanted to do, and now that I actually have a little cash, I'm looking into it. I came across some kits from tigerdirect.com that look halfway decent, but I'm by no means a hardware guy, so I don't know if I'm getting ripped off...heh
So...is this a decent way to go or would I just be better off buying everything piece by piece?
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i am not sure aboiut the smart card reader, but it looks pretty good to me. i would bump up the memory instead of having a smart card reader if possible too.
I buy all my computers in piece by piece, I love tinking with hardware. It's not that hard and you'll get better hardware that way, since you decide which pieces to put in there, instead of buying a kit or a prebuilt computer where 99% of it is crap.
Don't be afraid to tinker a bit with it, you might just learn a thing or two by putting it together yourself, it's not all that hard.
Thanks for the advice...I think I am leaning more towards buying everything piece by piece and then learning as I go along...I just worry about buying something that looks good on paper but the company is a real pos. Are there any links or sites where I can actually get more informed about the hardware (and what is/is not Linux compatible) before I shell out the cash?
maybe pbharris can clarify in case I am in error, but linuxhardware.org or .com has info that may pertain to what you are looking for. He had posted a link previously to that site.
well, id say its an okay deal. thats about what it would cost to build, part by part. and this is NOT "99% of ot is crap" imho.
Like all have said. Piece by piece. You need to know how to do this anyways. As for a case as long as you get a Full-ATX form factor, you're upgrades are going to be piece of cake! Research your motherboards, and don't just buy the cheapest thing. Some good manufacturers are Epox, ABit, Iwill, ASUS, and Gigabyte. That setup you listed isn't bad, but like any package deal there is a load of worthless crap packaged in that makes it look like the price is right. One good place I'd like to point out is www.axiontech.com . All their part have a 1-year warranty, and are decent in price. ( Especially their 512MB PC3000 DDR for $110 ;D )
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However, the mayor and council decided that a formal board is not necessary right now. "We don't procure public art. It comes to us," explained Mayor Dean Armstrong. "But we should be able to identify an opportunity when it arises."
The City would welcome advice from the Arts Council, Mayor Armstrong said, because neither he nor the council are art jurors.
As things now stand, Helper has two sculptures on Main Street - the Big John miner statue in front of the Civic Auditorium and the Star of Helper in front of City Hall.
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Courses, Research Interests, Publications
Organizational Behavior, Work Motivation & Productivity, Organizational Change & Development, Consultation and Facilitation Skills, Leadership and Management Behavior, Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Qualitative Research & Survey Methods, Dissertation Research Seminar and I/O Research Project
Managerial and team effectiveness, motivation and employee engagement, organizational change, gender and cross-cultural management, organizational issues related to globalization
Finkelman, J. & Lopez, P.D. (2013). Global consulting in culturally diverse worlds: Ethical and legal Implications. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 64 (4), 307-324.
Lopez, P. D. & Ensari, N. E. (2013). Fostering multicultural and internationally competent individuals and teams. In Lowman, R. (Ed.). Internationalizing multiculturalism. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Lopez, P.D. & Finkelman, N. E. (2012). A distinction without a difference? Why synergies between diversity and cross-cultural psychology benefit global organizations. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 5, 353-355.
Hee, F., Finkelman, J., Lopez, P. D., & Ensari, N. E. (2011). Reducing prejudice in organizations: The role of intergroup contact, out-group homogeneity, and in-group size. Journal of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture, 2 (2), 39-59.
Lopez, P.D. (2010). Five approaches to working with difference: Applying leadership lessons from Mandela. The California Psychologist, May/June issue, 23-25.
Troper, J. & Lopez, P.D.* (2009). Empowering novice consultants: New ideas and structured approaches for consulting projects. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 6 (4), 335-352. *shared primary authorship
Duran, A. & Lopez, P.D. (2009). Exploring a knowledge-based approach to governance: Improving Social capital and inclusion of multicultural groups on corporate boards. The Business Journal of Hispanic Research, 3 (1), 10-35.
Lopez, P.D. (2009). Studying organizational justice theory applications in the field: A practitioner's perspective. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 2, 225-228.
Duran, A. & Lopez, P.D. (2009). Increasing chances for Hispanic selection and participation in the C-suite. The Business Journal of Hispanic Research, 3 (1), 54-76.
Burke, E. & Lopez, P.D. (2009). Disabilities and people of color in the work environment: A class perspective. In Marshall, C.A., Kendall, E., Banks, M.E., and Gover, R.M.S. (Eds.) (2). Disability:Insights from Across Fields and Around the World. Praeger Press, pp. 151-167.
Bodiya, A. & Lopez, P.D. (2012). Virtual reality: Predictors of virtual team creativity and productivity. Poster presented at the Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, April 26, 2012.
Cottrill, K. & Lopez, P.D. (2011). Linking Enacted Diversity, Inclusion, and supervisory Support to Affective Organizational Commitment. Poster presented at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Seattle, WA, January, 2011.
Lopez, P.D., Ensari, N. E. & Gutierrez, E. (2011). An interview study on managers' and diversity experts' perceptions of multiculturalism and internationalism in organizations. Presentation at the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Istanbul, Turkey, June 30-July 3, 2011.
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PhD in Organizational Psychology, Columbia University, New York, 1996-1996
MA in Organizational Psychology, Columbia University, New York, 1993-1993
BA in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines, summa cum laude
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Project Director/Consultant, International Survey Research (now part of Towers Watson Consulting), 2003-2000
Associate Dean of Research, Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines, 1999-2000
Program Director, Masters in Business Management, Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines, 1997-1999
Faculty member, Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines, 1996-2000
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Classic candy corn is always welcome for fall parties, but for chewy candy lovers, this year brings a special treat: Gummi Candy Corn. Each kernel is big, too, at approximately 1-inch tall, so this candy provides a huge splash of color on a dessert table.
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Also new in the candy corn category this fall is a crop of corn in fun colors and flavors like Apple Cider with a layer of red, brown, and cream. Other flavors include Raspberry, Raspberry Lemonade, Tangerine, Cinnamon, Candy Cane, Egg Nog, and Gingerbread. Think of the possibilities for baking and candy crafting!
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One of the best pops of color you can get in Candy Land is from old-fashioned candy sticks. Stack them on top of vibrant Sixlets in a tall glass jar, bundle them with a bow to make a pretty party favor, or display them on a flat white tray to create instant eye candy on a dessert table.
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Just in time for the return of the AMC series "The Walking Dead," Zombie Pops have arrived at Candy.com! The individually wrapped, cherry-flavored lollipops have incredible detail. (Lots of warts!) They're so gross, yet soooo cool.
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OMAHA, Neb. - The Creighton softball team steps out of BIG EAST conference play for a single game against former Missouri Valley Conference foe Drake; currently slated for 4 p.m. CT Wednesday in Des Moines.
· Creighton is 18-10 on the season. After a slow start to the tournament season, the Bluejays are winners of 14 of their last 15 games. The current win streak stands at nine contests in a row and includes a two-game sweep last weekend at Butler (10-0, 6-0) in the Jays' BIG EAST debut.
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· Junior Liz Dike also claimed BIG EAST Player Hitter of the Week honors last week for a Creighton sweep of the weekly league awards. Last week, Dike was 6-of-9 from the plate for a .667 average in a 3-0 week for the Bluejays, which included a mid-week win over Wichita State and a Saturday sweep of league foe Butler.
· Dike belted a BIG EAST weekly-best five home runs and 10 RBI, showing a 2.333 slugging percentage. Dike provided the game-winning RBI in all three of Creighton's wins last week, including a solo shot to give the Bluejays' a 2-1 lead in the second inning against the Shockers, a solo home run in the fourth in the opener at Butler and a three-run blast in the first inning of the second game.
· The Bluejays opened BIG EAST play as one of four undefeated squads after the first weekend of play in the eight-team league. The Jays are 2-0 and tied with DePaul just one-half game behind Seton Hall and Georgetown at 3-0. The Hoyas visit Omaha later this week for a series beginning on noon on Saturday. That series begins an extended home stretch as CU plays nine straight and 13-of-16 games in the state of Nebraska.
· Creighton's pitching staff leads the BIG EAST with a 2.19 ERA and 202 strikeouts this season.
· The Jays' also rank high in fielding percentage in the league with a mark of .964, good for second overall.
· After dealing with an ACL injury earlier in the season, CU senior Ellen Homan now ranks fourth overall in the BIG EAST with a batting average of .390. She has 23 hits, nine RBI and two HR in just 18 games this season.
· Dike leads the BIG EAST with 10 home runs, 27 RBI and 59 total bases this season and ranks second in runs scored at 19. Meanwhile, Changstrom leads the BIG EAST with 138 K's this year.
· Senior Blair Lowe is tied for second on the squad with Homan with 23 hits and is third on the team with a .261 average at the dish. She also leads the team with four stolen bases this season.
· Dike, Lowe, junior Bri Lingl and sophomore Kelsey Allender have started all 28 games for the Jays this season. A year ago four women started all 47 games, a group that included senior Alexis Cantu, Lowe and Allender. In addition, Lingl (45 starts) and Dike (46) were also regulars in the starting nine.
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Today's edition of the Los Angeles Times features the history behind the soundtrack to the upcoming film "I Am Sam", starring Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer. Due out early next year, the soundtrack boasts all Beatles cover tunes, including "Strawberry Fields Forever" by Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals. Click here for the complete track list. more»
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CBS will re-broadcast the second song from Ben's solo acoustic performance on the "Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn". Taped June 7 and previously aired on August 22, "The Drugs Don't Work" will re-air tonight at 12:35am.