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Volume 6, Issue 2, Winter 2003
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From the College Director | From the Center Director | Alumni Notes | Focus on Faculty | Admissions Corner | From the Board Chair | Faculty & Staff Updates | Publications & Presentations | Donor Honor Roll | Student News | Rehab News
Editorial Director: M. Ellen Mitchell, Ph.D.; Editors: Jennifer Walden, Brooke Wiles; Contributors: Bryan Dunn, Bruce Fisher, Martin Parker II
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From the College Director
It is an Indian summer in Chicago. The orange panels of the new campus center provide a delightful and gorgeous backdrop for the autumn leaves. The main campus and neighborhood has changed substantially and if you have not seen it, you should arrange to come by so we can tour you around. The new dorms and campus center are fabulous.
I am delighted to say that while we always have great need, and we will continue to ask regularly for your support, we would like to offer you an opportunity to give to others.
You are probably aware that we have been struggling to increase the enrollments in our undergraduate psychology program. The numbers have been creeping up by onesies and twosies and we continue to have capacity for more. I invite and welcome all of you to help us by referring students to the undergraduate program. In fact, we would be willing to award a $10,000 scholarship to any undergraduate psychology major who you refer to us for enrollment provided that he or she meets the following criteria:
- 3.25 high school GPA on 4.0 scale
- 1330 SAT combined Verbal and Quantitative, or 30 ACT
- must apply and be admitted to IIT prior to July 2004
- must enroll as a full time undergraduate student in psychology for Fall 2004
- cannot combine this scholarship with any other IIT merit based scholarship(s)
In order to maintain this $10,000 scholarship, the student must maintain a 3.25 GPA at IIT and be enrolled fulltime.
Wouldn't it be great fun to offer this $10,000 scholarship to a stellar high school senior you know who is planning to study psychology? Think of friends, family members, neighbors, and other contacts who might qualify for this great opportunity and have them apply. If you have someone to refer, call or email us and we will give you a certificate to personally hand to the prospective student about the $10,000 award. Our web site for application forms and undergraduate admissions information is: http://www.iit.edu/admission/undergrad/
On other fronts, we are continuing to work on the endowments for a distinguished family member in I/O and in Rehabilitation. We will need your help on these large projects. We are planning to publicly launch them in April, coincident with SIOP. Our main psychology event of the year will be organized around those projects. I have a new staff member, Brooke Wiles, who is full time and leading our development effort. You can read more about her in other parts of this newsletter.
Recently, Michael Belcher (Ph.D., 1978) was on campus. He has a successful set of group homes, the Buckeye Family, in Ohio that serve the needs of individuals who are chronically mentally ill. While here, he launched with students and provided us with wonderful materials to facilitate client record keeping. We also met with Carolyn Thompson (MS, 1985) who heads a successful training business, Training Systems, Inc., that helps companies enhance their business functions across the U.S. Alumni and board members George Langlois, Jaci Masztal, John Scott, Bridgett Nowak, Linda (Jeliniewski) Liang, and Stephen Steinhaus also head very successful consulting businesses. The business acumen of these alumni is phenomenal. I invite you all to keep us appraised of your professional success. We also like to hear about the lives of the members of the family of psychology - please keep us posted.
I hope this finds you all well. Let us know what and how you are doing. I always enjoy receiving news from alumni.
All the best,
--M. Ellen Mitchell, Ph.D., College Director
Progress at the Center for Research and Service
The Center for Research and Service is continuing to experience growth in its consulting services business. Fiscal year to date, we have enjoyed revenue growth in excess of 5%, as compared to our record year in 2002. In addition, our net revenue contribution to the College of Psychology has increased over 15% from last year. In particularly, our investments in web-based survey technology are offering an excellent return to the College of Psychology.
The Center has developed several important strategic alliances with other consulting firms, enabling our consulting partners cost-effective support for their large-scale projects. In turn, we have been pleased to subcontract with several world-class consulting firms. while preserving the integrity and nature of our partners' relationship with their clients, we often provide "behind the scenes" support for their psychometric and measurement projects. In other cases, our partners have featured the credentials of some of our esteemed faculty and staff during the proposal stage of large projects as a way to extend and enhance their own capabilities. The cultivation of such strategic alliances and partnerships has become a key element in the Center's growth strategy.
The Center also has had great success implementing web-based 360-degree feedback systems for our clients to use as tools for leadership development and performance management. While the most common application of 360-degree feedback has been for leadership and management development, the Center has been in the forefront of the application of multi-rater feedback to teams and individual contributors. In addition, some of the Center's clients have integrated these multi-rater programs into performance management and compensation administration.
Distinguished Professor and Senior Scientific Advisor for the Center, Dr. Nambury Raju continues to contribute his expertise to various projects at the Center. Most recently, he led a job analysis and content validation study with a national non-profit organization. Using a statistical program created by Dr. Raju, the data were analyzed and presented to subject matter experts as a basis for both curriculum development for a national training program and test development for certification examinations.
Dr. Theresa Campbell is continuing her work with the Center in psychological assessment of geriatric, adult, and adolescent populations that involve suspected cognitive, intellectual, or psychiatric disorders. Dr. Campbell has contributed to Center growth with an increase in revenue of 420% over the same period last year. While still a relatively small component of the Center's business, continued growth is expected in the psychological assessment practice. Dr. Campbell has recently led the Center to expand this service into pediatric assessment. The Center will now provide comprehensive outpatient neuropsychological evaluations for assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities in children.
Other substantial projects over the past year include:
- Two large-scale multi-rater feedback programs for individual contributors (non-managers) as part of performance management and compensation systems
- Development of leadership competency models and 360-degree feedback programs for three organizations
- Several large scale organizational surveys, including a multi-national survey for over 12,000 employees
- Design and implementation of team skills training programs, including work with a major publisher that is re-engineering their product development to digital processes and cross-functional terms
- Team building and facilitation for several departments seeking to enhance collaboration and communication
- Individual assessment for management selection and development
- Executive coaching for performance improvement
Once again, in conducting research and servicing our clients, we have relied heavily on student and faculty contributions. We have provided applied research and consulting experiences to over thirty students during this past year. This active partnership has become a cornerstone of the Center's identity - one that serves both our clients' goals and the Center's mission to support student development.
In closing, thanks to our faculty, students, Board members, administration, consulting partners and, of course, our clients for ongoing support and encouragement. Our success would not be possible were it not for these various stakeholders.
Bruce Fisher, Ph.D., Director, Center for Research and Service
Alumni Notes
Melanie Anderson-Lundberg
Melanie Anderson-Lundberg is working at Loneanalyser and Hewitt/loneanalyser, and was recently profiled as the American Woman in Business of the month in Sweden. She has recently been developing a web-enabled employee satisfaction survey and been working on several global compensation projects for multinational companies.
Michael Burke
Michael Burke has been promoted to Freeman Chair of Doctoral Studies in Research at Tulane University.
Garth Davidson
Garth Davidson is working at Solo Cup Company as a Human Resources Analyst. He is conducting HR research.
Ken Elliott
Ken Elliott has formed a data-mining consulting practice after a 12 year career working with SPSS. His company, Kenning Research focuses on providing advanced analytical services to develop predictive and descriptive models of 'people data'.
Brandon Fleener
Brandon Fleener is working at Pearl Solutions.
Mark Frame
Mark Frame is a Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Texas at Arlington, TX.
Isis Garcia
Isis Garcia is the new manager of the Workplace Excellence Division for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
Linette Heatherly
Linette Heatherly is the Director of Training and Development for the Pallas Group, LLC in Chicago.
Helen Michniewicz
Helen Michniewicz is an Organizational Development Specialist with Square D Company/Schneider Electric.
Jennifer Runkle
Jennifer Runkle is a Manager of Organizational Development at Ingersoll-Rand in St. Louis, MO.
John Scott
John Scott edited a book with Drs. Raju and Edwards entitled The Human Resources Program-evaluated Handbook.
Robert Thomas
Robert Thomas is a Human Resource Manager at Sysmex America, Inc in Mundelein, IL.
Ken Zlatoper
Ken Zlatoper is a research analyst within the department of psychiatry at UIC. His research is a longitudinal study linking sexual harassment and general workplace aggression with a variety of "well-being" outcomes, and focuses on alcohol/drug usage.
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Focus on Faculty
Dr. Joyce Hopkins
PsychLink caught up with Dr. Joyce Hopkins, Associate Professor for the Clinical Program of Psychology. Joyce came to the College of Psychology nine years ago from a position as Co-Director of the Parent-Infant Development Service at the University of Chicago, a comprehensive assessment and treatment program for young children and their families. Her education and expertise are focused on socio-emotional development in high-risk infants, and the relationship between maternal psychopathology and infant development.
This semester Joyce is teaching abnormal psychology at the undergraduate level and Basic Clinical Skills at the graduate level. In the Spring she will teach Child Psychopathology, a course in her area of expertise. Joyce and her students are researching specific risk factors for the development of behavior problems in young children. She is also working on the development of a treatment manual that integrates strategies derived from attachment theory and behavioral parent training for young children with behavior problems.
In addition to her regular teaching schedule, Joyce serves as a mentor to her graduate students who are working on masters theses and dissertations. "Joyce is like an encyclopedia. She can cite studies and authors off the cuff. She reads extensively and inspires us to read as well. She is extremely personable and also a very caring teacher," explains a second year graduate student. This spring Joyce and a former graduate student will present a poster at the International Conference on Infant Studies. The conference will be held at the Palmer House in Chicago from May 5-8, 2004.
Joyce is also active in the major inter-disciplinary professional organization for Illinois professionals involved with infant mental health issues, the Illinois association for Infant Mental Health. She is past President of this organization and currently serves on the Best Practices Committee.
On a more personal note, Joyce is the mother of 15-year old twins, a boy and girl. "My twins have given me personal experience with temperament and gender effects on child development," she reported. For fun Joyce enjoys Chicago theater, hiking, cross-country skiing and she is also an avid reader.
Admissions Corner
As I eagerly step into a new recruiting season, let me be the first to tell you that we have made tremendous progress in developing undergraduate psychology enrollment. Eleven new students enrolled for the fall of 2003, consisting of seven freshmen and four transfer students. This is a thirty-seven percent increase from the year 2002!
Several new initiatives are in place for the upcoming year and I am very excited about the potential results. Recently, a new brochure was developed to highlight our combined B.S./M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling program as well as our combined B.S./M.S. Personnel and Human Resource Development program.
I have also launched a certificate that will allow teachers of high school level Psychology courses to nominate their very best students for a $10,000 scholarship. I believe that by establishing closer relationships in the educational community, recruitment success will be inevitable.
I have also been working directly with the undergraduate advisors to increase retention and help make the transition to college as smooth as possible for the incoming students.
I appreciate everyone who has been a resource in the past recruitment year and look forward to future success at the College. If anyone should have any ideas or comments about strategies for enrollment and/or retention, please feel free to contact me at 312.567.8945 or firstname.lastname@example.com
--Martin Parker II, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, College of Psychology
From the Board Chair
All of our great hard work in fund raising, cost cutting, and strategic planning has finally paid off! The first new structures to be added to the campus in over 30 years have been completed and are open. Our new dormitory complex, State Street Village, welcomed its first residents at the start of the fall semester. At the beginning of October, the long awaited McCormick Tribune Campus Center opened its doors with a big media splash and a visit by Major Daley. The changing face of the campus promises continuing innovation and excitement for the University in the years to come.
Traditionally, the main campus of IIT has been known as the finest collection of the work of Ludwig Meis van der Rohe, one of the most renowned architects of the 20th century. Mies developed the original master plan for the campus and designed 20 of the campus buildings. He is recognized as establishing a new standard for modernism in architecture. As the years passed, the University managed its need to grow, to maintain and preserve its architectural legacy as well as its leadership role in the revitalization of the neighborhood and forged ahead in the development of a new Main Campus master plan in 1996. These two new buildings are a result of this award winning master plan and represent the works of two more leaders in the global architectural world.
State Street Village was designed by Helmut Jahn, Mies' son-in-law and the architect of the United Terminal at O'Hare International Airport. The six building complex contains both suite and apartment-style units and is now home to over 350 students. The dorms prove to be an innovative approach to residential living, boasting voice, data, and television outlets in all living spaces, 24-hour security, computer monitored laundry services, and landscaped courtyards as well as outdoor roof terraces. These unique state-of-the-art residences truly exemplify the future of Illinois Institute of Technology.
The much anticipated McCormick tribune Campus Center is the first building designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas to be completed in the United States. The building design won the much coveted Pritzker Prize for Architecture and has been featured in the New York Times and People Magazine. The design is meant to unify IIT, connecting the residential and academic areas of campus using diagonal pathways, established from years of student use, as a design basis. The building houses multiple dining facilities for students and faculty, retail shops, meeting areas, and recreation facilities, among other services. A major feature of the building is the dramatic concrete and steel tube that encases the CTA Green Line providing insulation from both sound and vibration. Truly this brand new building goes a long way to helping revitalize and rejuvenate not only the campus but the surrounding neighborhood as well.
As you can see, dramatic changes have happened at IIT. State Street Village and The McCormick Tribune Campus Center compliment well our Miesian roots and are the first of what we hope are many other changes to occur on campus. In the next few years, existing Mies buildings will be renovated and the campus and the neighborhood will continue on the path to revitalization. Please visit and observe first hand these wonderful buildings. I'm sure you'll be as impressed with the changing face of the campus as I am.
--Bryan R. Dunn, President & CEO, Kinship Corp. Chair, College of Psychology Board of Overseers
Faculty and Staff Updates
Psychology Welcomes New Director of Development
On October 6, Brooke Wiles joined the College of Psychology as the new Director of Development.
Brooke comes to us from Seattle where she was the key development staff person for Washington Women in Need. Her seven years experience in development has included raising funds to support low vision assistance programs, long-term health care for retirement care facility, as well as leading the fund development efforts for mental health and education services to benefit low-income women.
Brooke is proud to call Chicago her new home and she is enthusiastic about building on the past development efforts to ensure the College of Psychology's continued academic excellence. She admits to being a Seattle Mariners fan but quickly converted to cheering for the Cubs and Sox during their wild and fantastic seasons.
Please join us in welcoming Brooke!
Rehabilitation Counseling Program Welcomes New Professor
David Peterson, Ph.D., is the new associate professor in Rehabilitation Psychology programs. He comes to IIT by way of New York University, where he directed the masters programs in rehabilitation counseling. He is excited to join his four colleagues at the nationally ranked (number 5) rehabilitation counseling program at IIT!
Current research includes computer-based training in ethical decision-making, and clinical implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), the new classification system from the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Peterson is starting two research teams in his laboratory that compliment these two research areas.
Rehabilitation Director Joins Study
Dr. Chow Lam, Director of Rehabilitation Psychology Program, joins a team of researchers from University of Chicago, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Chinese Academy of Sciences from Beijing to study "Stigma and behavioral health in Urban Employers from China and the USA". The project is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Fogarty International Center (FIC). The project is directed by Dr. Patrick Corrigan of University of Chicago. The team will have its first meeting in Beijing early December.
Clinical Program Welcomes Visiting Faculty Member
Daniel J. Moran is a Visiting Professor in the Clinical Program at IIT. Dr. Moran also serves as the Director of the MidAmerican Psychological Institute in Joliet, IL. He is also a clinical supervisor at Howe Developmental Center in Tinley Park and is on staff at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet.
Dr. Moran completed his doctoral degree in Clinical/School Psychology at Hofstra University under the supervision of Jurt Salinger, and earned the J.R. Kantor fellowship in 2000 for working with Bill Verplanck (B.F. Skinner's chairperson) on the applications of the 'Associate Technique' in order to improve training in psychology. Dr. Moran was president of the Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois (BASIL) for two years and was director of graduate training at Valparaiso University for four years prior to starting at IIT.
Dr. Moran spent the summer of 2002 running therapy groups and events with Albert Ellis, and currently practices and investigates clinical behavior analysis with anxiety, depression, and post-bariatric surgery clients. His recent scholarly work centers on natural science interpretations of cognitive therapy techniques.
Dr. Moran's first co-edited book, Evidence-Based Educational Methods (Elsevier Press), will be published in January 2004.
Faculty, Student, & Alumni Publications & Presentations
Aiello, A., Garman, A., and Morris, S.B. (2003). Patient satisfaction with nursing care: A multilevel analysis. Quality Management in HealthCare, 12, 187-190.
*Ayalon, L., Young, M.A. (2003 January). Alexithymia: A personality style or a socio-cultural variant? Poster presented at the Second Multi-Cultural Summit, Hollywood, CA.
*Ayalon, L., Young, M.A. (2003 May). Understanding racial group differences in service use. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, San Francisco, CA.
*Ayalon, L., Young, M.A. (2003 May). A comparison of depressive systom in African-Americans and Caucasian-Americans. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 34, 111-124.
Ayman, R., Feldman, J., Gelfand, M., & Sakar-Barney, S. (2003, April). Teaching international I/O Psychology. Panel discussion during the 18th annual conference of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology held in Orlando, FL.
Ayman, R. & *Frame, M. (in press). Gender stereotypes and leadership. In J. MacGregor Burns, G.R. Goethals, & G. J. Sorenson, (Eds.), Leadership Encyclopedia, Thousand Oaks: Sage Pub.
Ayman, R., & *Hartman, E. (in press). Contingency approaches to leadership. In J. MacGregor Burns, G. R. Goethals, & G. J. Sorenson, (Eds.), Leadership Encyclopedia, Thousand Oaks: Sage Pub.
*Bingen, K. & Hopkins, J. (April 2003). Individual differences in infant response to the still-face paradigm and prediction of later attachment. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development.
*Blodgett, C.J., Konopka, L.M., Poprawski, T.J., Patel, R., Kramer, M.K., Shirazi, P., Pergadia, M., & Spring, B. QEEG and SPECT measures in acute tryptophan depletion trial. Clinical EEG, 34(3), 160.
*Blodgett, C.J., O'Donnell, K.B., Poprawski, T.J., Konopka, L.M., Kramer, M.K., Patel, R., & Shirazi, P. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18(7), 696.
*Buser, A. (in press). Outcome following gastric bypass surgery: impact of past sexual abuse. Obesity Surgery.
Clemans, W.V., Lunneborg, C.E., & Raju, N.S. (in press). Professor Paul Horst's legacy: A differential prediction model for effective guidance in course selection. Educational Measurement: Issues & Practice.
*Duffecy, J., *Munisamy, G., *Levinson, S., Sher, T.G. (2003 November). Yours, Mine and Ours: Blending individual, interpersonal, and couples perspectives to better understand health outcomes. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston.
Edwards, J.E., Scott, J.C., & Raju, N.S. (Eds.). (2003). The Human Resources Program - Evaluation Handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Pub.
Ellis, B.B., & Raju, N.S. (2004). Test and item bias: What they are, what they aren't, and how to detect them. In J. Wall and G.R. Waltz (Eds.), Measuring up: Assessment issues for teachers, counselors, and administrators, (89-98). Greensboro, NC: ERIC Counseling and Student Services Clearinghouse.
*Epstein, A.M., King, A. (2003). Naltrexone attenuates behavioral and objective measures of cigarette smoking. Presented at the Society for Research and Nicotine and Tobacco, New Orleans, LA.
*Epstein, A.M., King, A.C. (in press, 2003). Naltrexone attenuates acute cigarette smoking behavior. Pharmacology, Biochemistry & Behavior.
Falcone, A.J., & Raju, N.S. (2003). Standard setting. In J.E. Edwards, J.C. Scott, J.C., & N.S. Raju (Eds.), The Human Resources Program-Evaluation Handbook, (89-108). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Pub.
*Fosco, A., Schleser, R., *Stasi, G., & Andal, J. (2003 June). Multiage programming effects on cognitive developmental level and reading achievement in elementary school children. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Jean Piaget Society, Chicago, Illinois.
*Fromen, A., & Raju, N.S. (2003, April). Telecommuters and non-telecommuters: Assessing the measurement equivalence on an employee survey. In A.W. Meade (Chair), Applications of IRT to measurement in organizations. Paper presented at the 18th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Goforth, H.W., Konopka, L.M., *Blodgett, C.J., Patel, R., O'Donnell, K.B., Shirazi, P., Primeau, P. (in press, 2003). The use of methylphenidate and quantitative electroencephalography in the evaluation and treatment of frontotemporal dementia. Clinical EEG.
*Kabat, J., Young, M.A., & Cartwright, R. (2003, June). The roles of REM sleep and gender in overnight regulation of anxious mood. Presented at the annual joint meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, Chicago, IL.
Kalpakjian, C.Z., Lam, C.S., Toussaint, L.L., & Hansen, N.K. (in press). Describing quality of life and psychosocial outcomes after traumatic brain injury. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Korabik, K., Lero, D., & Ayman, R. (in press). A micro-macro level approach to cross-cultural work-family research. International Journal of Cross-cultural Management.
Kramer, M.K., Konopka, L.M., Goforth, H.W., *Blodgett, C.J., Patel, R., Poprawski, T.J., & Shirazi, P. QEEG and brain SPECT measures in adult psychiatric patients acutely challenged with methylphenidate. Clinical EEG, 34(3), 162.
Leahy, B., Suchy, Y., Sweet, J.J., & Lam, C.S. (in press). Behavioral Dyscontrol Scale Deficits among Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Part I: Validation with Nongeriatric Patients. The Clinical Neuropsychologist.
Lezotte, D.V. (2003). Using organizational and employee assessment as a strategic tool: measuring the link between employee capability and business results. Presentation at the Bank Administration Institute's Executive Roundtable, Chicago, IL.
Lezotte, D.V., *Fortmann, K.A., Raju, N.S., & Fisher, B. (2003, April). Measurement equivalence of satisfaction/climate survey across sub-populations. In J.J. Masztal & N.S. raju (Co-Chairs), Digging deeper to better understand and interpret employee survey results. Paper presented at the 18th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Lezotte, D.V. & *McLinden, P. (2003, April). A test of two path models to determine climate-related antecedents to customer satisfaction and loyalty. In S.M. Brooks (Chair), Predicting organizational success: employee satisfaction versus service climate. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Lux, J.B., Reed, G.M., Jacobson, J.W., Stark, S., Threats, T.T., Peterson, D.B., & Hawley, J.A. (in press). Operationalizing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in clinical settings. Social Science & Medicine.
Maki, D.R., Berven, N.L., & Peterson, D.B. (2003). Doctoral study in rehabilitation III: Status and trends. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 46, 138-146.
Miner, J.B., & Raju, N.S. (in press). When science diverts itself of its conservative stance: The case of risk propensity differences between entrepreneurs and managers. Journal of Applied Psychology.
Moran, D.J., Suinn, R., Kohlenberg, R., & Schare, M. (2003). Future directions in behavior therapy: An invited edition. The Behavior Therapist, 26(4), 281-282.
Moran, D.J. (2003, November). Depression and Fluency of Negative Thinking. Poster presentation at the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Convention, Boston.
Moran, D.J. (2003, August). A Relational Frame Theory Account of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Therapy. Paper presentation at the RFT/ACT Convention.
Moran, D.J. (2003, November). A Relational Frame Theory Account of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Poster presentation at the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Convention, Boston.
Morris, S.B., & Lobsenz, R. (2003). Evaluating personnel selection systems (pp. 109-129). In J.E. Edwards, J.C. Scott, and N.S. Raju (Eds.), The Human Resources Program - Evaluation Handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Pub.
*Nelson-Pechota, M. Mitchell, M.E. (2003, October). Spiritual Correlates of Long Term Adjustment to Combat - Related Trauma in Male Vietnam Veterans. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Chicago, IL.
*Nelson-Pechota, M. Mitchell, M.E. (2003, November). Resilience in Vietnam combat veterans: Forgiveness as a mediator between guilt and PTSD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Illinois Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
*Nikolopoulos, T., Young, M.A., *Vance, M. (2003, April). Symptom differences in African American and Caucasian preschoolers with disruptive behavior problems. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL.
*Osterman, G., Sher, T., *Hales, G., *canar, J., *Singla, R., *Tilton, T. (2003). Invited chapter (A Couples Approach to Physical Illness). In Snyder, D., Whisman, M. (Eds.), Treating Difficult Couples: Managing Emotional Behavioral and Health Problems in Couple Therapy.
Patel, R., O'Donnell, K.B., Konopka, L.M., Goforth, H.W., Poprawski, T.J., *Blodgett, C.J., Kramer, M.K., &Shirazi, P. Neurocognitive decline following liver transplant: A case study. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18(7), 730-731.
Patel, R., Konopka, L.M., *Blodgett, C.J., Kramer, M.K., Proprawski, T.J. &Shirazi, P. Assessing brain function with combined QEEG, SPECT, and neuropsychological measures in clinical populations. Clinical EEG, 34(3), 168.
Peterson, D.B. (in press). Technology and health. in A.J. Christensen (Ed.), Encyclopedia of health psychology. New York: Plenum.
Peterson, D.B. & Aguiar, L. (in press). History & systems: United States. In T.F. Riggarand D.R. Maki, The handbook of rehabilitation counseling. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Peterson, D.B., Skkinstead, A.H. & Trobliger, R.T. (in press). Substance abuse counseling. In K.R. Thomas, F. Chan, and N.L. Berven, Counseling theories and techniques for rehabilitation health professionals. New York: Springer.
Peterson, D.B. (2003). Ethics and technology. In R.R. Cottone & V.M. Tarvydas, Ethical and professional issues in counseling (2nd ed.) (pp. 169-202). New York: Merrill-Prentice Hall.
Peterson, D.B. Innovations in assessment and evaluation: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Presented at the 19th Annual Development Symposium, National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Fairfax, Virginia, June 27, 2003.
Peterson, D.B. Computer-based training in ethical decision-making in rehabilitation counseling. Presented at the 32nd Northeast Rehabilitation Association (NERA) Annual Training Conference. New York, New York. July 22, 2003.
Poprawski, T.J., Konopka, L.M., *Blodgett, C.J., Kramer, M.K., Patel, R., & Shirazi, P. Assessing local brain function with QEEG and conventional EEG in patients with cerebral infraction in correlation with SPECT scans. Clinical EEG, 34(3), 168.
Raju, N.S. (in press). Review of Thissen and Wainer's (Editors) Test Scoring. Organizational Research Methods.
Raju, N.S. (2003). Review of the Managerial Scale for Enterprise Improvement. In B.S. Plake and J.C. Impara (Eds.), The Fourteenth Mental Measurement Yearbook (pp. 532-533). Linclon, NE: Buros, Institute of Mental Measurements of the University of Nebraska.
Raju, N.S., Drasgow, F., & *Blitz, D.L. (2003, April). Maximum likelihood estimation in validity generalization with examples. In M.T. Brannick (Chair), Advances in meta-analysis. Paper presented at the 18th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Robie, C., Raju, N.S. (2003). Glossary: Definitions of technical and statistical terms commonly used in HR program evaluations. In J.E. Edwards, J.C., & N.S.
Sakar-Barney, S. (2003). Effects of mentor-mentee communincation and information networks on productivity. Academy Advance Newsletter, 1, 1.
Sakar-Barney, S. (in press). The role of national culture in enhancing training effectiveness: a framework. In Michael Kaplan (Ed.), Advances in Human Performance and Cognitive Engineering Research: Cultural Ergonomics.
Sakar-Barney, S. & Stanton, J.M. (2003, April). The moderating role of culture values on trainee characteristics and transfer of training: a multi-country study. In S.T. Sarkar-Barney (Chair), Training evaluation: new directions. Paper presented at the 18th annual conference of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Sher, T.G., Baucom, D.H. (2003). If you bulid it, will they come: Appealing to a wider audience with cognitive behavioral coupes therapy. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Bahavior Therapy, Boston.
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@sleighton no one cares lmao.On another note, you guys have a BOX... with no CASE in it? wheres the case at? lol
Does it matter? Your post will probably be deleted anyway.first ...
Yes folks it is very plausable to have just the box without the case. As a small business owner myself, I get my packaging separate from my actual product. I'm sure otterbox gets their packaging from a separate source than the case itself. So I'm sure someone along the way from where the box was printed to where the case and box were mated together could have got a hold of just the box and took a picture.
I can see them changing the volume buttons to the other side of the phone simply because of the new feature in iOS 5 to snap pictures with the volume buttons. if they left the configuration the way it is (which we will have to see if its an issue), the pictures taken with the rear camera will be upside down when viewed on the computer. But who knows?
Anyway, I too thought the new iPhone is supposed to resemble the iPhone 4. I'm a bit perplexed and don't know what to believe anymore.
I don't believe the pic is real at all. Who would take a pic at that angle of the the front ... and not flat like the back ? imo crappy pics = very unlikely real ... but just my 2 cents.
Lochness monster/Bigfoot/UFO quality photos. i believe. whats up with spy photos always being so crappy?
"but the existence of this case, if real, confirms that the iPhone 4S does exist." that's like saying, pictures of bigfoot will confirm that he exists, if we ever find a body. Seriously. You guys do realize that anyone with good graphic design equipment can make that package right. In school, we had to make wine bottle wrappers, boxes, cards, etc and unless you held them to feel the weight of the materials used, you would never know they weren't real. A high quality printer, some photo quality paper and a few bends - Walla, instant new otter box package.

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Gun control: Should we close the Gun Show Loophole?
By WILLIAM E. FARMER
If you havent been to a gun show, you have missed a cultural treat. The folks who regularly attend these events are average Americans who love guns and will be pleased to show you what they love about weapons.
The typical gun show is held in large areas with plenty of room to set up tables for gun dealers and gun collectors who display their guns of all types for sale or for viewing by other gun folks. It is a busy fun event organized to promote gun ownership.
At the gun show there are presently two types of gun sales -- licensed dealer sales operating under Federal law (required to perform a background check on the gun sale) and private non-dealer sales and gun exchanges which are not required to perform a background check to see if the gun purchaser has a criminal record or mental health problems.
Some non-dealer gun sales without a background check occur in the parking lot out of car trunks before the gun owner has entered the gun show. This is called the Gun Show Loophole and is the subject of the proposed gun control law debate. The question is, Should we close the loophole and require background checks? Or will this type of regulation impose a loss to our individual rights under the Second Amendment?
Will this proposed background check requirement extend to private gun sales that are not part of gun show events? Will such a check help stop mad men from getting guns or is it just an attempt to stop the unstoppable? What do you think?
We know that recent polls show that 92 percent of our citizens believe background checks should occur at gun stores; 87 percent want checks at gun shows; and 75 percent are for checks on private sales (See Time/ CNN, January 2013). The impact of the Newtown and other shooting events has left a mark upon us. But what is too much? Should the rights of law abiding people be constrained because of some mentally unstable persons? Those who have been victims or have lost loved ones from gun violence will say it is necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
If it saves one life, is it worth the restriction on our freedom? What if that life was someone you love? Can the proposed background check really make a difference? We are a nation of guns. There are an estimated 310 million guns in the USA, the most guns per person nation in the world.
The second nation with highest guns per capita is Yemen, a Middle East terror stronghold. There may be a message in that statistic.
One of our greatest Founding Fathers, President John Adams, believed our citizens will meet our civic challenges by working for the common good. In the gun control debate, what is the common good? I wish John Adams was here to help us.
The proposed background check amendment recently prepared by Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and others has gained some support in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Manchin has a high rating by the National Rifle Association (NRA). The proposed law requires a background check for a criminal record or mental problems involving all gun sales except to your family. Family includes your immediate family and in-laws and extends to your first cousin. In some areas of the country, being able to sell to your cousin without a background check opens gun sales to a large part of the persons county.
Under the Manchin Amendment, all sales at gun shows and on the Internet or in publications would require a background check or make the persons involved open to a Federal violation carrying a penalty of imprisonment for up to five years.
Persons who fail the background check are unable to purchase a weapon. Proponents of the Manchin Amendment claim the proposed law does not permit a Federal Gun Registry which is feared by many in the gun community. Opponents of the background check law point to the fact the Newtown tragedy would not have been stopped by this proposed law. Even so, the parents, relatives and friends of the Newtown victims have gone to Washington, D.C. to support the Manchin Amendment which closes the Gun Show Loophole.
The debate in the U.S. Senate will be interesting. After that the U.S. House will take up the subject. The House leaders have already declared the matter to be dead on arrival. What do you think should happen?
I suggest you go see a gun show before it changes. The gun folks are nice. Most are average citizens who love guns. They will be happy to see you. If the Manchin Amendment passes, the gun shows may disappear.
Editors Note: William E. Farmer is a local attorney who has served as Tennessee Democratic Party Chair and as a Lebanon City Councilor. He is a Tennessee Gun Permit Holder.


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Complaints of feeling overly sleepy during the day are reported by 10 to 25 percent of the general population and is one of the most common issues I see among my patients.
A very common cause of excessive daytime sleepiness is an insufficient amount of sleep. While the right amount of sleep varies by age — about seven to nine hours a night for adults, and nine to 11 hours for kids and teens — many people are not getting enough sleep.
Staying awake
One specific syndrome of insufficient sleep is caused by behaviors such as watching TV late at night, staying out late or having poor sleep hygiene. Examples of poor sleep hygiene include not having a regular sleep schedule, eating or exercising within three hours of bedtime, drinking caffeinated beverages close to bedtime, texting or watching TV while in bed and a poor sleep environment. These factors are known to make it difficult to get a sufficient amount of sleep each night.
Psychiatric diseases such as depression and anxiety can also affect sleep. Many patients with anxiety and depression have difficulty maintaining their sleep and wake up frequently at night. Additionally, some patients with psychiatric illness wake up early in the morning and have difficulty falling back to sleep, resulting in fatigue and sleepiness throughout the day.
Lack of sleep can also be influenced by other medical disorders. People with issues of obesity or chronic pain often struggle to initiate or maintain healthy, consistent sleep patterns because of difficulty breathing or physical discomfort.
Similarly, Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disease of the brain, can interrupt sleep patterns.
In addition to these medical disorders, several different types of sleep disorders can affect patients' ability to get a good night's sleep. Sleep apnea, a common disorder where a person has multiple pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. In fact, the American Sleep Apnea Association estimates it affects 22 million Americans.
Other common sleep disorders that I see with patients with excessive da time sleepiness include restless leg syndrome; narcolepsy, a chronic brain disorder that involves poor control of sleep-awake cycles; and circadian-rhythm sleep disorder.
If you struggle with excessive daytime sleepiness, you might check your medicine cabinet. Many medications have side effects that disrupt sleep, such as antihistamines, sedative antidepressants, opioid medications and antipsychotics. Be sure to consult your physician or pharmacist about your prescription medications to ensure that drowsiness does not affect your day.
Finally, substance abuse — excessive drug and alcohol use — is known to cause daytime sleepiness because these chemicals disrupt normal brain functions.
Getting back to sleep
All of these factors contribute to excessive daytime sleepiness and can cause poor performance in school or at work. Fatigue during the day also can have dangerous consequences such as motor vehicle accidents.
If you have excessive daytime sleepiness, it is important to talk to your doctor who can find out what is causing the drowsiness, based on your health history, a physical exam and, if necessary, specific tests like a sleep study or blood work.
Treatment options are often available and can be explored with your doctor. For example, sleep apnea can be treated with a CPAP or surgery, depression and anxiety can be treated through counseling or medication, and sleep hygiene can be improved by less screen time before bed.
Excessive daytime sleepiness can keep you from the activities you love, but by working with your doctor to find the underlying cause, you can work to overcome fatigue and improve your sleep patterns.
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HOUSTON - If you think the high temps are hard to live with, try doing it with a broken air-conditioner. It makes sense that getting your A/C repaired would be a huge money saver compared to replacing it, but surprisingly that's not always the case.
Angie Hicks, from the website Angie's List, told Local 2, a shortage of refrigerant could force homeowners to bite the bullet and buy a whole new system.
"The regulations have changed when it comes to air conditioners. The older models use R-22, which is often called Freon, that is not going to be available in a few years," said Hicks, who created the service referral website.
In 1987, the Environmental Protection Agency ordered the phasing out of the ozone-depleting refrigerant as part of the Montreal Protocol. The act calls for 90 percent of Freon to be phased out by 2015 and to be virtually obsolete by 2020. This shortage could leave some homeowners with units built before 2010 sweating because air conditioners manufactured during that time use Freon. The new EPA approved coolant, known as R-410A, does not work with the R-22 equipment.
A/C contractor Larry Howald told Local 2 THAT people often treat the common leaks in their air conditioner by using more Freon rather than paying for costly repairs. Now those who can get their hands on Freon are paying a lot more for it now.
"Well, back in the day, that might have run them a couple of hundred dollars and with today's prices of R-22, it may be $500 to $600," Howald said.
Those leaks, which are a common problem and impossible to prevent, can cause a loss of a pound or two of the eight pounds of coolant typically needed to keep the machine pumping chilled air throughout your home. Hicks said since heating-cooling costs represent 50 percent of an energy bill, a new unit may be a good investment.
"If your air conditioner is getting a little on the old side, maybe it's seven, eight, nine years old, and you've got a repair, you want to make sure repairing it is the best move," Hicks said.
For homeowners who don't want to invest in an entirely new system but also don't want to keep investing in repairs, some manufacturers have circumvented the EPA guidelines, which called for an end to production of AC units "charged" or "filled" with R-22, by producing units that use the old coolant but don't come charged with it. These are often called "dry" units. Though these units generally cost less than a whole new system, consumers will still have to fill them with the old refrigerant, which is only likely to only get more expensive in the years to come.
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Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., St. Johns Episcopal Church, 1025 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge.
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Boy Scout Troop 526, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Cambridge.
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Curley Qs Western Square Dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. Former or present individuals dancing western type is welcome. For information, call Dave Bell, president of the club, 439-4364.
Cardio Endurance, 5 to 6 p.m., Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. Instructor is Carol Geib. For information call 439-8187.
European Sports Car Club of Southeast Ohio, 6:30 p.m., Theo's Restaurant, Cambridge. For club information, call 685-3593.
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Richland Township trustees, 7 p.m., township hall, Senecaville.
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Disabled support group, 7 p.m., Southeastern Med, Morrison Room, Cambridge. For information call 439-8400.
Old Cambridge Conservation Association, 6:45 p.m., Southeastern Med.
Washington Township trustees, 7 p.m., clerk Donna Hardys home, 20160 Titus Road, Freeport.
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Guernsey County Youth Commission Board meeting, 9 a.m., Guernsey County Department of Job and Family Services. For information, call 439-0334.
Alcoholics Anonymous discussion group, 8 p.m., Noble County Jail, Olive Street, Caldwell.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Community Center, Noble County Fairgrounds, Caldwell.
Eagles 2952 Ladies Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Hall, Caldwell.
Friendship VII Chapter of Sweet Adelines International chorus practice, 7 p.m., College Drive Presbyterian Church, New Concord. Guests and new members welcome. For information contact Ruth Wymer, 826-4208.
Al-Anon, 6 p.m., Campus Center Room 480-B, Ohio University-Zanesville/MATC Campus, Zanesville.
Support Buddies, 6-8 p.m., community ambulance meeting room, 952 Linden Ave., Zanesville. Support group for breast cancer victims. For information call (800) 458-8853.
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Sons of the American Legion, 7 p.m., legion hall, Newcomerstown.
Christ United Methodist Women, 7 p.m., church lounge, Newcomerstown.
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Day Care Providers Training, 6:30 p.m., OSU Extension Office.
4-H Cloverbud Holiday craft party, 6-7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Cambridge. For reservations, call the OSU Extension Office. Cost is $2 per child.
Community HealthLink exercise classes, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., movement for the inactive; Community HealthLink, Clark Street, Cambridge. For information call 439-8187.
Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 617 South 10th St., Cambridge. Open discusson.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Luther Hall, Christ Lutheran Church, 1101 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge. Use rear entrance.
Cards, 1-4 p.m., Secrest Center, Senecaville.
Walk-in WIC appointments, 8:30-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m., Cambridge-Guernsey County Health Department, Cambridge. For information call 439-3577, Ext. 248 or 249.
TOPS Club 1340, 4 p.m., First Church of Nazarene, Madison Avenue, Cambridge.
Weight Watchers, 5 p.m, Holiday Inn, Cambridge.
Main Avenue United Methodist Church food pantry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., food distribution, Byesville. For Byesville area residents.
S.A.L.T. Factory, open recreation, 6 to 9 p.m.; boxing, 7 to 9 p.m.
Seniors in Motion, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Cambridge. Cost of class is $6 monthly; fee due at beginning of each month. Instructor Lori Colby. Class includes a warm-up, aerobics, weight training, and cool-down. For information or to register, call the Southeastern Med VIP office, 439-8187.
Movement for Begginers, 9:30 a.m., Community HealthLink.
Body Blitzin, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Cambridge YMCA. Low impact aerobics using weighted body bars. Free to members; $2 for non-members. For start-up date call, 432-6318.
Step Aerobics, 5 to 6 p.m., Cambridge YMCA. Free to members; $2 for non-members.
Cycle Reebok, 5:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Cambridge YMCA. Cost is $1 for members; $5 for non-members. Class size is limited to five. To register, call 432-6138.
Begin to Spin, 5:30 to 6 p.m., Cambridge YMCA. Cost is $1 for members; $5 for non-members. Class size is limited to five. To register, call 432-6138.
Guernsey County Democrats, 7:30 p.m., Plumbers & Pipefitters hall, 11306 East Pike, east U.S. 40, Cambridge.
Wheeling Township trustees, 7 p.m., Guernsey Community Center, Guernsey.
Parents grief support group, 6:30 p.m., Community HealthLink, Clark Street, Cambridge. For information call 439-2910.
Eureka Garden Club, 7:30 p.m., members home.
Lamaze class formation for Caldwell and Newcomerstown, 7-9 p.m., Community HealthLink, Clark Avenue, Cambridge. Call 432-LINK for registration.
AARP 5014, 1 p.m., Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Cambridge.
Kiwanis Club of the Seneca Lake Region, Board meeting, 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7 p.m., downstairs at United Presbyterian Church, Senecaville. Refreshments will be served.
Noble County commissioners, 9-11:30 a.m., Noble County Courthouse, Caldwell.
TOPS 1402, weigh-in 7 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m., Caldwell United Methodist Church annex.
Sharon Township trustees, 7:30 p.m., 42186 Rich Valley Road, Caldwell.
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Meditation classes, 7-8:30 p.m., Tout Partout Gallery, 1427 Maple Ave., Zanesville. For information call (740) 450-0306.
Business and Professional Mens Club, noon, BlissCo Restaurant, Newcomerstown.
Salem Township trustees, 7 p.m., township hall.
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Topic: Transplantation – current thoughts. From AMMF in the UK
Many thanks to Helen and her great work with AMMF for this piece here on transplantation and CC in the UK.
Dr Shahid Khan of Imperial College London, recently commented (Jan 2012) on the current situation re liver transplantation for CC.
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Plichta Named ASM International Fellow
July 2, 2010—
Professor Mark Plichta, chair of materials science and engineering at Michigan Technological University, has been named a Fellow of ASM International, the Materials Information Society.
He was honored for his contributions to the field of materials science and engineering. In particular, he was recognized "for his seminal contribution to understanding the mechanisms of massive transformations and for his pioneering innovations in the education of students in materials science and engineering."
Plichta was instrumental in developing Michigan Tech's Enterprise Program, in which multidisciplinary teams of students tackle real-world projects and problems. His research has been in microstructural development and stability of metals and ceramics.
Initially, Plichta came to Michigan Tech in 1984 as a faculty member of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In 1997 he was appointed associate dean for academic programs in the College of Engineering, and in 2002 he agreed to serve as department chair.
He will be recognized at the Convocation of Fellows to be held during the ASM Awards Dinner on Oct. 19 in Houston.
Michigan Technological University (www.mtu.edu) is a leading public research university developing new technologies and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world. Michigan Tech offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering; forest resources; computing; technology; business; economics; natural, physical and environmental sciences; arts; humanities; and social sciences.


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PHILADELPHIA – It was a case of two things old and one thing new for Penn in a 3-0 win over Dartmouth at Rhodes Field, as junior captain Duke Lacroix scored twice to add insurance to an early goal from freshman Alec Neumann to keep Penn unbeaten inside the Ivy League.
The previous two meetings between the Quakers and Big Green had seen Dartmouth score an early goal and hold on for a one-goal win. On Saturday night, it was the Quakers who connected before the game was 20' old as Neumann scored his first career Ivy League goal in the 15' to provide the Red and Blue with a lead they would never relinquish.
In what would go on to be a familiar scene at Rhodes Field, Neumann worked with Lacroix to create havoc amongst Dartmouth's back line. Lacroix had space down the middle of the field, and fed a ball through Dartmouth's defense to a streaking Neumann. The rookie – who hadn't scored since netting a pair on Sept. 8 – took a step and then sent a strike inside the right post to give Penn a 1-0 lead.
That score would stand through the remainder of the first half and early into the second stanza as the Quakers denied Dartmouth early and often in the second half. The Big Green had the first four shots of the second period, forcing Tyler Kinn to make three of his five saves in the first eight minutes of period two. In the 64', Penn's defense blocked a Patrick Murray shot and then forced the ensuing corner wide. After the miss, Penn subbed Lacroix and Neumann back into the match, and the dup responded just over a minute later. In the 65', Neumann took a shot just inside the 18, and it deflected to an open Lacroix who beat Stefan Cleveland to the middle of the goal to put Penn ahead, 2-0.
In the 78', the Quakers put the game away with Lacroix's second goal on a penalty kick. After Nicky Yin was hauled down in the box on a clean breakaway, Lacroix stepped to the line and was perfect on his offering for his first career penalty kick goal.
Penn had to stay true on defense the rest of the way to preserve Kinn's fourth shutout of the season. Kinn had one more save and two corner kick clears left in him, and his defense came through with one final blocked shot in the 85' to continue Penn's trend of not allowing a goal in Ivy League play.
Through three Ancient Eight matches, the Quakers have not allowed a goal – the only Ivy side to do so. Dating back to the Drexel match to start October, the Quakers have not allowed a goal in 292:38 of game play. When it comes to Ivy League games, the Quakers have not allowed a goal in 377:58 of action since allowing a goal 2:02 into their match with Harvard to close the 2012 season.
All five of Penn's shutouts in 2013 have come at home, matching the 2010 club which had five clean sheets as part of nine total shutouts.
With the win, the Quakers improved to 5-6-1 overall and 2-0-1 in the Ivy League. Seven points through three Ivy matches slots the Red and Blue in a three-way tie with Princeton and Yale for first place in the Ancient Eight.
The Quakers will host Yale in a critical League match next Saturday (Oct. 26) at 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Penn is 3-0-1 in Ivy matches dating back to a 3-1 win over Harvard on 11/10/12 …Penn's four-match unbeaten streak in 2013 is its longest 9/16-9/25 in 2011 … Duke Lacroix's six goals are a new career high … Penn is one of four teams left in the country to not allow a goal in conference play through this weekend (Denver, Missouri State, Western Michigan).
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News Releases - 2013SCORE Team Attends DC Special Olympics - May 21, 2013
The SCORE concussion team was proud to take part in the DC Special Olympics. The team provided educational games and handouts for athletes, coaches, and caretakers in the healthy athletes tent. The SCORE Program was very excited for the opportunity to provide concussion education to these athletes on their special day!
Gerard Gioia, PhD and Catherine McGill, PsyD Participate in the NFL Safety Ambassadors Training - May 7, 2013
The SCORE program's Gerard Gioia, PhD and Catherine McGill, PsyD attended USA Football's Heads Up Ambassador Training in Indianapolis, IN. More than 75 retired professional football players were selected to be the Heads Up Ambassadors, where they become educated on head-safe football techniques that they will use to inform their communities.
Dr. Gioia spoke to the group about a key ingredient to the program, early concussion recognition and response. Drs. Gioia and McGill also met with the USA Football staff and the NCAA Injury surveillance group, Datalys, about proposed research to study the efficacy of new tackling methods using head accelerometry, and the neurocognitive and symptom tools that the Children's National Medical Center team has pioneered for kids.
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NEW YORK -- Winnipeg has been targeted by the NHL for an outdoor game and could host a Heritage Classic as early as 2016.
True North chairman Mark Chipman confirmed to the Free Press on Saturday they have been in negotiations with the NHL and they are hopeful an announcement can be made as early as the end of March.
An NHL source says the league is hoping to make a number of outdoor game announcements in the near future and the aim is play a Heritage Classic in Canada in 2014 and 2016.
The Heritage Classic, not to be confused with the Winter Classic, debuted at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium in 2003 and was also played in Calgary's McMahon Stadium in 2011.
Vancouver's BC Place is the likely destination for 2014 and talks are underway to secure a game for Winnipeg in 2016.
An outdoor game in Winnipeg would be played in early March at the newly constructed football stadium, Investors Group Field.
The NHL had originally wanted to bring an outdoor game to Winnipeg next year to be played shortly after the Winter Olympics but construction delays at the new stadium have pushed that date back.
The NHL wants the stadium to host a number of events and have any kinks worked out before it brings the focus of a global audience on Winnipeg.
The stadium will have a football capacity in excess of 33,000 and temporary seating for 7,000 or so will be erected in the south end zone.
The NHL prefers seating for more than 40,000 for its outdoor games.
Next winter will feature the Winter Classic to be played at the University of Michigan between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The league had sold more than 100,000 tickets for the game, which was to be played on New Year's day this season but postponed due to the NHL lockout.
Main tenant
The Blue Bombers, main tenant at the new stadium, had little to say on Saturday.
"At this time we aren't in a position to discuss this," said the club via text message.
Premier Greg Selinger told the Free Press in an interview in late 2012 he'd like to see the Jets host the Minnesota Wild in an outdoor game.
"I think it would be a lot of fun," said Selinger. "I think one of the big things the NHL is going to have to do once they get through this lockout is... rekindle public support for what they're about. And this would be a great way to do it."
Selinger introduced the idea to U.S. business leaders on a recent trip to Minnesota.
"They thought it would be an awesome success," he said.
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7 Beauty Rules for Gorgeous Skin
Taking care of your skin is easy and will make you happy every time you look in the mirror!
-April Daniels Hussar, sponsored by Simple Skincare
No matter what kind of skin you have, there are a few basic rules for ensuring that it's healthy, happy and beautiful.
1. Know your skin. Skincare is about more than just your pretty face; it's about knowing the skin all over your body, and making sure you take yourself to see a dermatologist not only for yearly skin checks, but if you ever spot something unusual, like a mole that looks new, or different. Skin cancer is on the rise among women.
2. Always wear sunscreen! I take this a step further and always wear a big floppy hat when I'm at the pool or the beach. This has three benefits: no sun on my face, my crazy just-out-of-the-pool hair is hidden, and it's glam!
3. Take your makeup off at night. I'll be honest: this is the rule I've broken the most in the past, even though I have sensitive skin and really should pay attention to this rule. However, I have been SO MUCH BETTER about it since I started using Simple Skincare products, such as the Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes. Seriously, I love them because they cleanse, refresh and nourish my skin. I might write them a love letter, that's how much I love the way they clean-up general build-up of the day off my skin (mascara included), but still feel gentle and leave my face feeling supple and refreshed. SO. AWESOME.
4. Remember that what you eat affects skin. Some things beyond our control affect our skin (Hi, monthly nuisance!), but you can control what you put in your mouth. The foods that make your body happy — like fresh veggies and fruits and foods rich with omega 3s like salmon, avocado — also make your skin happy. The opposite is also true; too much sodium, grease or sugar shows up on your face. Also related: Stay hydrated!
5. Get exercise! Studies show that women who work out regularly have firmer skin that women who don't. Exercise not only tones your muscles, but it gets oxygen-full blood flowing! Plus, of course, exercise helps relieve stress, and less stress = happier skin.
6. Keep it simple. Overuse of products is the biggest mistake people make in their skincare regimens, Jeanie Leddon, MD, PhD, a dermatologist in Boulder, Colo. tells WebMD. And the American Academy of Dermatology states, "Using too many products may irritate the skin, especially if you are using more than one anti-aging product. This often makes the signs of aging more noticeable." Yikes! The basics are: a great cleanser, a moisturizer (I love Simple Vital Vitamin Day Cream with SPF 15), daily sunscreen and a product that contains retinol or retinoid to use at night. You might also like an eye cream, but too much beyond that and you're probably overdoing it.
7. Use makeup to enhance, not hide. I love makeup, I truly do. From lipsticks to glosses to stains… and that's just the lips! I wear at least a little bit of makeup just about every day — sometimes just a tinted moisturizer and some mascara, often times more that that. But the most important thing to remember when it comes to makeup, even though sometimes going full-on glamour girl is called for, as a general rule, it should bring out your own natural beauty.
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Jbox never fails to sport the cutest items from Japan, and here's my latest find! Hello Kitty Muffin Molds! Bake an adorable breakfast for a little girl or that little girl in you! I'm not sure if they can make cupcakes, but I'll bet if you pour cake patter in there it'll work just fine!


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on 4/12/2014 11:40:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I got this because of the rave reviews. I've long used a flat, taklon concealer brush made by L'Oreal. It's a good brush, but I've realized that I've always used it more for applying and sort of spreading out concealer rather than blending it. Instead, I'd use my ring finger to tap and blend the product in. That was fine, but the end result wasn't always as nice as I wanted. It's also somewhat time-consuming.
This brush is pretty inexpensive and I was buying some stuff from iherb.com anyway, so I thought it was worth a shot. Worst comes to worse, I'm only out 9 bucks.
I'm happy to report that this brush is amazing! The bristles are densely-packed and soft so the brush head feels good even on the sensitive skin around the eyes. The design allows you to really buff the product it, which gives a beautifully smooth, almost air-brushed look, which a flat concealer brush is never going to give you. It's also much faster than using your fingers to blend. It works excellently with my favorite Make Up For Ever liquid concealer, which is highly pigmented and can settle into fine lines if you're not careful. This EDM brush has made an already fab concealer look even better. I never knew my undereye area could look so good!
I would never use this as an eyeshadow brush, as the tip is too large, even for someone who has a lot of space between their lashline and brows. It might be OK for applying a light wash of color everywhere, but I have better brushes even for that job.
I've washed this brush twice so far and it's held up well--no shedding and the bristles remain soft. Highly recommended. And thank you to the many other reviewers whose raves induced me to try this brush. It's now a staple in my makeup routine.
ETA: I've owned this brush for about 8 months now and have used it almost everyday to buff in my concealer. I wash it once a week and it is still in great shape with only a few shed bristles. I now use it with my Nars Radiant Creamy concealer and it makes the product look amazing. I would strongly recommend this with highly-pigmented concalers as it prevents the product from caking up.
on 12/22/2013 7:57:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm
Hair: Black, Curly, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This brush is very soft and comes with a short wooden handle making it easier to hold and use. It's great for blending out under eye concealer. You can also use it to contour your nose with powder, highlight your cheekbones, and apply a light wash of color over your eyelids. I find it to be very versatile because it's made with synthetic bristles.
on 10/28/2013 10:46:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Olive, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I really wanted to like this brush when I went on my EDM craze, but that never happened.
I feel like you really pay for quality because this has to be one of the softest brushes there is. Also, it seems like it will last you a while because of the wooden handle and the actual build of it.
But I never used it and it never actually worked for me. I couldn't apply anything on my lids with this because it's too large. The softness should have been great for my undereye concealer application. But my biggest pet peeve is that this brush is too dense! Everytime I added a bit of powder concealer - it was way too much even with intense blending.
Overall, I gave it a lower rating because unlike every other reviewer I simply could not find a use for this brush.
on 8/7/2013 9:53:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I stumbled on these reviews and realized I have had this brush a looooong time - at least six years. I use it every single day. I use it for concealer under the eye, blending, all sorts of things - powder and liquid. I've never had a problem with it and I can't say anything negative about it. It is soft and I clean it regularly. Obviously it is holding up.
on 5/14/2013 10:22:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
As an eyeshadow brush, I think this fails. But for applying concealer, this is my HG brush. It picks up mineral foundation/concealer and applies it easily around my nose, under my eyes and anywhere else that my foundation brush is too big to fit easily. It also results in thicker coverage, and I suspect it would be great at contouring (not something I do). I've bought one, and I have another in storage for when they (inevitably) discontinue it.
on 4/9/2013 7:09:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Grey
I got this brush more than 3 years ago... Its still going strong!! I apply mostly highlighter under browbone. Its so soft and so cheap. Didnt lose its shape, bristles are soft and it did never unglue- and Im not very careful about not letting water go in... :P
on 4/9/2013 6:44:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
Such a cute Kabuki brush that works very well. I use this brush for eyeshadow and then set it with powder. Since using this brush my eye makeup looks polished and professional. Before i used to use my finger or even a q-tip to apply eyeshadows. It is small enough to add definition and blending to the eye area without smudging.
on 3/10/2013 10:21:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Product came within 2 days that I ordered it. Everyday Minerals also sells through Amazon (they sell SOME products). Product came in a small air bubble package and it was wrapped in brown paper, samples were also included. After I did the "finger pat" on my under eye concealer, I used this brush to blend it out, and it blended the concealer nicely. I was going to purchase the $24 Sephora concealer brush (#57) but for $8.99 and its good quality, I'll take the Everyday Minerals Eye Kabuki.
on 3/5/2013 10:15:00 AM
Age: 30-35
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Initially I thought this brush would be too huge for my lidspace. But turns out I love it for blending out cream eyeshadow or applying a base from the crease to the browbone. It's also great to 'clean up' after applying shadow; under the brow, under the lower lashline and inner corner. Great quality for $8.00 too.
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I love all of the ED brushes. I use this one everyday to apply my base coat of eye shadow. I like to apply a base coat of a nude matte color on my eyelids and this brush is perfect for that. All of the ED brushes are long lasting. I have had them for about 4 years now and they work as well as the more high end brushes that I have.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Mayor Alvin Brown said he was caught off guard when the Air Force reversed its decision on a $355 million contract to assemble military aircraft in Jacksonville.
The contract would have brought 50 high-paying jobs to assemble the Super Tucano at Jacksonville International Airport.
The company Embraer won the contract late last year, but in January, the Air Force froze it.
A company out of Kansas called Hawker Beechcraft was also competing for the contract. It sued, saying it was wrongly excluded from the bidding.
Now the Air Force said it's reconsidering Hawker Beechcraft.
"Those planes need to be built. It's a need. The military said it's a need," Brown said. "So the question is, who is going to build them. And I'm hoping those planes are built right here in Jacksonville, at Jacksonville International Airport."
Brown said the Air Force is expected to brief him and the congressional delegation about why its reversed decision happened.
Brown said he will remain hopeful the contract will follow through as originally planned.
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C-suite employees make a great living. They're also worth it, says one expert
This story is part of the Globe Careers' series looking at specific jobs, with their qualifications, descriptions, responsibilities and current salaries. For more, see our Salaries series.
Executive, such as a chief executive officer or a chief financial officer
For a billion-dollar-plus sized publicly traded company, base salary starts at about $500,000 to more than $1-million (with exceptions). This doesn't include bonuses or other incentives.
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Most CEOs or CFOs have specialized financial designations, or a master's or doctorate degree.
By the numbers:
Men continue to dominate the C-suite. A recent study by women's advocacy group Catalyst found that women made up 18.1 per cent of senior officers and top earners at Canada's 500 largest companies in 2012, up only marginally from 17.7 per cent in 2010.
The job:
It's all about making decisions that are best for the company. CEOs and other top executives are responsible for all aspects of the company, which includes the people that work for it, as well as its performance and keeping its shareholders happy.
(Matthew Sherwood For The Globe and Mail)
The job:
"The CEO at the end of the day is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization, but they're also responsible for ensuring that they have the best available talent," said Michael Mundy, partner at executive search firm Odgers Berndtson. He said that includes having a succession plan in place for when someone leaves.
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Job prospects:
C-suite executives are in a prime position to get other big roles in the company, including the top job as CEO. And, once you're CEO, you're qualified for a number of other CEO positions down the road.
Then, once you grow tired of running the show, many CEOs transition nicely into retirement with board positions, which mix well with golf dates and long trips to exotic locations around the world.
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It's a high-pressure job with a great deal of responsibility. Whatever goes wrong – whether it's a falling share price or an employee that steals from the company – top management is always to blame for what is considered flaws in the organization.
"The amount of pressure that sits on these individuals' shoulders, and the amount of people that are depending on them to make decisions every single day is tremendous," said Mr. Mundy.
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Most people see CEOs as being overpaid. "That's just not the truth," said Mr. Mundy. "These are people whose identity ultimately becomes the organization they are running."
A recent University of Toronto study shows Canadian company CEO pay was aligned with company performance at 81 per cent of companies in the S&P/TSX 60 index between 2004 and 2011.
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NORTH YORKSHIRE Police's annual effort to put a stop to festive drink and drug drivers has resulted in almost 100 arrests.
Since the Christmas crackdown began on December 1, officers have arrested 99 motorists on suspicion of getting behind the wheel while impaired by drink or drugs. Police said there had been no fatalities or serious injuries as a result of drink or drug driving since the beginning of the operation.
However, a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while over the limit after clipping a pedestrian in Northallerton with his vehicle.
The man was arrested after the alleged incident in Elder Road, at about 8.30pm on Boxing Day.
A man in his 20s was also arrested when officers followed his Fiat Punto into the Humberside area after he was seen to drive off soon after being ejected from the Market Tavern, in Micklegate, Selby.
The vehicle eventually collided with a garden wall and the driver is currently in police custody in Humberside on suspicion of drink driving.
Officers have so far conducted 3,204 breath tests.
Sgt Pete Stringer, of North Yorkshire Police, said: "It is concerning that we have made so many arrests since December 1 and it appears that some people just aren't getting the message. Between now and the new year, officers will be out in force on our roads and if you drink or take drugs and drive we will catch you and you face losing your licence.
"People need to understand that drink driving is simply not acceptable and the police will keep making arrests for as long as motorists keep putting lives at risk through drink or drug driving."
"I urge the public to keep reporting people suspected of driving while unfit to the police and to encourage their friends and family not to drive if they have a had a drink or taken drugs."
To report a drink or drug driver, phone police on 101, select option one and pass information to staff manning the force control room.
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Pupils in Otley found out more about an extremely rare genetic condition affecting one of their classmates.
Sam Brown was diagnosed with Morquio Syndrome, a life-limiting, genetically inherited disease, in 2009 when he was 16 months old.
Now five and a Year 1 pupil at The Whartons Primary School, Sam has been taking part in a clinical drug trial for the past two years, with some encouraging results.
On Friday, The Whartons staged a fun, fundraising event to support the MPS Society – Sam's condition is a type of MPS or mucopolysaccharidosis – and explain its work.
Sam's mother, Katy, said: "Thursday, May 15, is MPS Awareness Day this year and MPS diseases are so rare barely anyone has ever heard of them. Raising awareness is therefore absolutely critical. Because Sam is in hospital on a Thursday, his school organised this event for Friday.
"The children were invited to come to school wearing wild and wacky odd socks, a fun way of raising some money for the MPS Society, the only national charity in the UK that supports children and families impacted by MPS."
Only 105 people across the the UK are living with Morquio Syndrome, which causes shortness in stature and progressive physical disability.
Although there is no cure, Sam's family have been given real hope by the results of the clinical trial.
Katy said: "The treatment involves a weekly drug infusion at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. So every Thursday Sam misses a day of school to travel to Manchester. This is a huge family commitment but we are absolutely confident it is the right thing to do.
"In recent walk tests Sam performed better than an unaffected child of similar stature and has grown a little too, all of which are positive signs that the treatment is having a really fantastic impact.
"The treatment drug he has been receiving, Vimizim, has just received marketing approval in the EU and this brings true, positive hope that there is a better future for children suffering from Morquio Syndrome – that we can re-write the rule book for Morquio."
More details about the condition can be found at mpssociety.org.uk, where donations can be made online or by texting MPSS01 £2/£5/£10 to 70070.