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Complete Guide To Performance Appraisal (96 Edition)by Richard C. Grote
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The Complete Guide to Performance Appraisal supplies you with the quickest, surest, and most up-to-date methods available for making your appraisal system outstanding. Whether you want to get the maximum impact from your existing system, or you want to create and implement an ideal system from scratch, The Complete Guide to Performance Appraisal is your one-stop, how-to-do-it resource. Unlike many "systems" books, this guide is notable for its personal, forthright writing style. Author Dick Grote has worked with performance appraisal techniques for more than 25 years, and he tells you frankly which methods have been successful and which have flopped. This comprehensive book will help you set job objectives and measure the truly important aspects of an individual's performance; prepare managers for the rigors of the appraisal interview, with scripts and proven interviewing techniques; create forms and procedures that satisfy your organization's needs - and comply with legal requirements; gain support for your system throughout the organization; set up a training program for both appraisers and appraisees - a critical step for long-term success; increase employee skills and capabilities using Dick Grote's original "Individual Management Development" procedure; explore the relationship between performance appraisal and compensation; and understand new and emerging trends such as team appraisal, (actual symbol not reproducible) feedback, and computer-generated appraisals.
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No help in critiquing the symphony concert or the musical comedy, but useful for human resource professionals and other managers who want an accurate system for evaluating how well an employee is working. Describes how to get the maximum impact from an existing system or create a new one to set job objectives, measure the most important performance aspects, develop forms and procedures, gain support for the system, and accomplish other parts of appraisal.
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" A good appraisal system can serve as an effective structure for culture change within an organization — and it can help ease one of every manager's most dreaded duties. Now, based on 25 years of experience, Dick Grote gives readers everything they need to make the process work well, including:
* what an ideal system looks like
* the available options and approaches
* how to evaluate performance, write a fair appraisal, and conduct the actual appraisal discussion
* how to create a system from scratch or optimize the one already in place
* critical issues that must be considered, including employee development, pay, and legal concerns
* emerging trends that influence the process — such as 360-degree feedback, teams, the use of software
* actual appraisal forms from 12 companies, as well as scripts, diagrams, checklists, worksheets, flow charts, and sample policies"
About the Author
DICK GROTE (Dallas, TX) is president of Grote Consulting and an adjunct professor of management at the University of Dallas Graduate School of Management. He is also the author of Discipline Without Punishment (AMACOM).
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SAME-SEX MARRIAGE: THE OVERVIEW; Hundreds of Same-Sex Couples Wed in Massachusetts
By PAM BELLUCK; Contributing reporting for this article were David D. Kirkpatrick from Rehoboth; Katie Zezima from Somerville; Tom Marshall from Northampton; and Michael Levenson from Worcester.
Published: May 18, 2004
BOSTON, May 17— Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples streamed into city halls from Boston to the Berkshires on Monday as Massachusetts became the first state to allow same-sex marriages.
Weddings were held on a hill overlooking a park, in churches and synagogues, in the shoebox quarters of justices of the peace, and on a Christmas tree farm with peacocks, pigs, turkeys and Icelandic sheep nearby.
''Your marriage is an example to others of how life is supposed to work,'' Rosaria E. Salerno, Boston's city clerk, told Joe Rogers and Tom Weikle, choking with emotion as she married the longtime couple in City Hall's first same-sex ceremony Monday morning. ''You really are already married. The only thing that's been wrong with your marriage, if I can put it that way, is that it hasn't been public. And this is so exciting because the moment I put my name on that piece of paper, your marriage is public.''
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On the first day here, the issuing of licenses and the marriage ceremonies proceeded without many snags or confrontations. It was unclear how many same-sex couples sought licenses here Monday, but at least 900 couples showed up in 29 of the state's 351 cities and towns, according to town clerks and the office of the secretary of the commonwealth.
There were small demonstrations by opponents of gay marriage -- and camera crews from a national conservative organization, the Family Research Council, gathered images to use in anti-gay marriage presentations.
But the seeds of a full-fledged conflict were planted on Monday by scores of out-of-state couples who came to Massachusetts to apply for marriage licenses despite Gov. Mitt Romney's refusal to allow gay men and lesbians from other states to marry here. The governor has said that a 1913 state law, adopted in part to block interracial marriages, forbids Massachusetts from marrying anyone who cannot be legally married in their home state.
At least four communities -- Provincetown, Somerville, Worcester and Springfield -- decided to defy Governor Romney and issue out-of-state couples marriage licenses even if they said on their application that they had no intention of moving to Massachusetts.
''No matter who you are or where you come from, if you fill out this application you will be given a license to marry,'' Mayor Joseph Curtatone of Somerville, just north of Boston, said on the steps of City Hall, where at least a fifth of the more than 40 couples came from other states, including two couples who arrived on the $10 bus from Chinatown in New York.
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Officials in those towns could face fines or criminal charges for violating Governor Romney's edict.
And the out-of-state couples who flocked to those communities on Monday face the prospect that Governor Romney will invalidate their marriages. They also face -- some of them willingly -- possible legal battles in their home states if they seek to have their marriage recognized or to apply for benefits accorded married couples.
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New York's attorney general, Eliot Spitzer, had issued a similar opinion, and, despite the uncertainty, Cris Goldman-Beam and Robin Goldman-Beam of Manhattan came to Somerville on the Chinatown bus, saying they were not worried about legal challenges to the marriage license they applied for in Massachusetts.


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Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz were an American rap duo consisting of Sean Lord Tariq Hamilton and Peter Peter Gunz Pankey.
Lord Tariq Hip Hop Deja Vu Tatyana Ali New York Rich Dollaz Erica Mena Hip Hop Atlanta Cory Gunz Hip Hop New York Steely Dan
Getting my car serviced and the dealership has played played both Master P and Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz in the waiting room. NOT COMPLAINING
Throwback Thursday! This is the first major record I ever produced!!!. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz- Fiesta: via
The Oral History of how Lord Tariq or Peter Gunz ended up on almost every track of Shaq's You Can't Stop the Reign album.
Why can't I find the Lord Tariq/Peter Gunz remix of Daydreamin on iTunes?! Ugh.
Member this man blasting this off for me in my whip before they dropped it .. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz - Deja Vu:
It is a sin to bash an Atheist pray that he finds his maker before he meets him. Peter Gunz
Ben Wallace is Peter Gunz and Indy is Amina... more or less.
In case you haven't already heard, Love & Hip Hop Season 4 stars Erica Mena and Peter Gunz have turned the other cheek and made amends. When Wetpaint Entertainment sat in for the taping in December, we saw Peter and Erica exchange an apology or two, which was unfortunately cut from the r...
So we find out Peter Gunz and Amina Butterfly are Atheist's on the Sway in the morning Show. Don't worry I understand the PR is kind of bad already for Atheist's and with that added in I should be seeing the jokes very soon. lol And by all means i dish them so i will be able to take the jokes also. That being said. For those of you that say see that's why they are like this. You would hate for me to look at Eddie Long, or Pedophile Popes all the divorce and Scandalous relationships inside the church, mosques, and synagogues and make a sweeping generalization about all Christians and Catholics, Muslims, Mormons Scientology the people that believe in Thor etc.. That being said. Get your joke on the Atheist's expense. You might as well.
Peter Gunz face when Amina pulled that pregnancy test out.PRICELESS...His future so bright, HE HAD TO WEAR THEM SHADES LMAO !
Niya Lee and Peter Gunz look just alike... They probably have the same barber.
Peter Gunz is Stevie J. Tara is Mimi. And Amina is Joseline. Same shxt different show.
That's the realist thing Peter Gunz ever said
Peter Gunz talking it about it was dark at home..yeah ..y'all lights got cut off LOL
Peter Gunz rapping about himself with his side chick/wife singing...what in the world are we watching.
What did I do in my former life to deserve a performance by Amina and Peter Gunz?
There's no coming back from fighting over Peter Gunz... on television. You've documented the lowest of lows.
Peter Gunz doesn't know how to do anything but lie
Once again... Every bone in Peter Gunz's body. It'd be warranted.
Drunk Mariah, JD, Fat Joe, Big Pun, Redman, Zab Judah, Lord Tariq, Peter Gunz, *** I even saw in the video! Musta been EPIC
Stevie J was entertaining, Peter Gunz is just sad.
Peter Gunz is a scumbag Dear gawwwddd
Amina might as well check Peter Gunz prostate while she up is *** like that...
Peter Gunz is giving guys a bad rep man 😒
Peter Gunz is the ultimate dream seller lol
AMINA BUDDAFLY PREGNANT WITH PETER GUNZ BABY??? YUCK (throws up in mouth)
Yeah Tara walked into the studio while Amina and Peter Gunz on Blast about them still sleeping together #
I liked a video from Peter Gunz Freestyles; Calls Himself a Scumbag
Well I guess Little Peter really does have gunz. LOL! Word is his wife, Amina Buddafly, Is…
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Wonder who think he can pull a Peter Gunz?
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This is so staged. Peter gunz is a crap actor
$20 says Peter Gunz is gonna pick up those flowers Amina threw, give them to Tara tommorrow and her legs will fly open…
Ghostface and Peter Gunz et al are exactly how NY men are in my mind. Lmao
A wanna be peter gunz lls. Did u really think he was faithful to you??
She may have a broken heart, but Amina Buddafly is actually thankful to Tara Wallace for revealing her affair with Peter Gunz.
Stream My All (Remix) by Mariah Carey feat. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz on Butterfly for free on Grooveshark.
Peter Gunz may be a daddy again assuming the child his wife is rumored to be carrying is his. According to reports, "The Breakfast Club" co-host Angela Yee has leaked news about Peter and Amina Bud...
Peter Gunz is another Stevie J and it only gets worst when they get older lml instead of tlking to 2 girls they marry the one they recemtly met nd leave the one they Knew for Years SMH lol
Peter Gunz BM is dumb A.F.! Really? If he really wanted you he would have married YOU after 13 years and 2 kids !!! Women need to quit chasing after these clowns!
Y'all talk about Peter gunz but a lot of y'all *** is just like him
Peter Gunz need to give up on Amina career cause its not going no where ...that song they working on *** ..
Did Peter Gunz tell Amina at least it was with my kids mom and I didn't go and get new p***y?
Ay Peter Gunz. I ain't never seen a *** look so stupid after getting caught up, lmao
Why does everybody hate Peter Gunz and Stevie J, but love Michael Jackson and Barack Obama?
Peter Gunz n Joe be killin me!!! Lmao!!! "My apology is to let u know that I'm ready for us to be in a better place..."-Joe "What I do?"-Gunz
There are some real life Peter Gunz out there lol yall *** keep falling victim.
I don't know which one is worst? Stevie J or Peter Gunz. These women are so dumb for fallen into their traps and these men are nothing but scumbags because women are not to be treated like dogs. Men respect these women. Women find someone who's going to respect you and have some respect for yourself.
Peter Gunz is a clown... that's it. How do you act like everyone in this picture is wrong, except the main fool causing the drama? But these 2 chicks need to act like he ain't the last dude in New York!
Peter gunz my *** he put them hoez in they place lmao. He gotta have his cake and eat it too
Ummm...Peter Gunz, I'm cracking up, he just be dead serious when he be like " I was wrong" his spot stay getting blown up, he so messy. Lol
Love and Hip Hop...Peter Gunz is so much worse then Stevie J...And that is hard to do. .. Straight dog . Smh
PSA: Peter Gunz is a *** also Frankenstein is not a monster! Frankenstein is the name of the creator FYI!
If Peter Gunz don't knock it off with that ugly *** bouquet of freeway flowers he brought Amina to apologize... Star Session lmao
Stream Freestyle Over Next Level (Feat. Lord Tariq) by Peter Gunz on Mix Tape, Vol. 3: 60 Minutes Of Funk, The Final Chapter (Clean) for free on Grooveshark.
Why would Peter Gunz put both of them girls in the same room? Now that's just dumb lol {NEW YEARS EVE DREAM}
I'm sorry not hate dislike Peter gunz
Peter gunz showed us how it is when you lie in a relationship but people still continue to do it
Peter Gunz is funny he playing a role he just don't know how to do it for the proper price. He could learn and manifest at least he has two pretty chicks
OK Now im not feeling Peter Gunz vibe .he doing to much
This dude Peter Gunz is a grade A piece of work.Messing it up for everybody. Sometimes the truth is actually ladies
Aaron keeps making fun of Peter Gunz only hit song lol
She finally left peter gunz *** on b lmao he jus got dumped in my (chris rick voice)
Stevie J still got Peter Gunz beat though. //From somewhere in Jamaica Plain
Peter Gunz is a delusional fool.. *** he needs lessons on how to play the game...should have hit me up...I would have taught him free
Look like you got a Peter Gunz on ur hands. kmsl...
Dis fool Peter Gunz just told his wife he messed with his baby mama cause she goin thru some things...smh...smdh!!!
Tara and Amina are peter gunz two side chicks,lol.
This Peter Gunz character needs a gun shot to the *** I thought I hated that *** rat face Stevie J but this man is just nasty...aaargh! Why do I watch this garbage?
This dude peter gunz is hilarious. Man oh man this cat is dumb and the women are dumb as well.
Yo that *** peter gunz look like a crackhead... That *** is a clown!!
Neegros think they Peter Gunz in real life... to meet you!!!
Amina & Peter Gunz are a hot mess!! Oh goodness, I am falling into the Love & Hip Hop/Reality Show craziness again!! I can't help it!! lol!
Sittin here SMH at Peter Gunz..Im thinkin *** this dude is 44 caught up in a triangle like he in is 20s lol.But, then im like *** I see Pops in something similar at 54 Smh then im like *** Me, and alot of dudes I know gonna be in that same position if we dont get it right and find 1 beauty queen that's better than a whole beauty team.Much respect too all my guys who settle down now n married wit kids, Ill get there one day...I know theres plenty of good ones out there, Jus cant be diggin for gold in gutters ya feel me?
Amina an Peter Gunz.smmfh.man these sidelines got balls now a days an these bums be lettin em!
Lmao that's what Peter gunz stupid *** get who saw love & Hip Hop?
Peter Gunz is 51 yrs old and said "for the 1st time in his life he's being honest" that's just sad.
Peter Gunz be saying the same thing to Amina and Tara and they both believe everything he say. He stay trying that dream of me talking to both of y'all is for the best, lol
Peter Gunz got what he deserved. I can't believe he actually thought those women wasn't goin to confront him. He is too old to still be playing games. Really Peter?
If Peter Gunz dont go an sit his CONFUSED *** down in a corner somewhere & jus rock... He jus like most *** jus dont kno wat or who he want to b wit smh
Oh My God peter gunz in 44 and actin like this
Asaad Bodden your boy Peter Gunz bringing all yellow niggaz back to the bottom bit Rich trying to save you'll...,rotmfflmmfao
Peter Gunz look like a gargoyle made of chalk but he must have some god stuff down there or some good mouth skills...cuz Tara aint tryin to get off that ride
Niki looks very similar to Peter Gunz baby momma!
Why are women fighting over Peter Gunz?
Peter Gunz is straight *** poor excuse for a man. And amina dumb too u thought cause he put a ring on it he gonna change ummm No if he cheated on her wit u he gonna cheat on u wit her its what dogs do
This dude peter gunz tripping I wouldn't have said nothing I'm like shaggy it wasn't me lol
Peter Gunz is messy!! Now I've never cheated, but if I did I'm definitely slick enough to not get caught up like him!!!..this is foolishness!..LOL!
Haa peter gunz really be tripping hard, conceited much or think ur not wrong..them two should NOT go back with him!
Peter GUNZ you are one stupid mf going though that young man stuff my *** u like 50 come on Man
Lol gunz that's what ur *** get trying to act like stevie j trying to be a playa thought u could have the best of both worlds lol!!
I'm not a Peter Gunz fan by no means but that Heffer deserves everything she getting! & Hip Hop
Peter Gunz is a stupid *** its not even funny no more, and them 2 females are the dumbest *** I've seen
Peter gunz.. Smh.. Cant judge a women until u walk in those shoes but watching on the outside.. These chicks is bugging
This whole Peter Gunz situation is giving me a headache... Tara you stupid, Amina you stupid, and Peter your a ***
I hope peter gunz get rapped by a big black *** with a big ***
Ugh this story line with Peter gunz is BLOWING ME UGH. THAT IS ALL
Peter Gunz and those women need to b shot. Amina is just too naive, y does Tara think that her still sleeping with Peter is something to brag about yeah it hurt Amina but she makes herself look stupid. Peter just ICD !!!
Awww wee peter gunz my husband bet not ever loose his Mind cuz that's his *** !!
Black women hate PETER GUNZ more then they hate STEVIE J...
Peter gunz lol you looked stuuupid and so do both of your women you gotta ask permission to talk to your husband from his gf** gtfo!
Peter Gunz is the only *** in history to make a side chick his wife and still keep her as the side chick
Someone tell Peter gunz tempo owes him a royalty check they played yo song Saturday night.. this show has to be fake
Go head Peter Gunz if u pimpin like that I ain't mad atcha. If they stupid enough to deal with it they get what they deserve.
Vh1 please give Peter Gunz his own show oh yeah don't forget about Stevie J lol
Peter Gunz is the perfect example.. THESE *** FOR EVERYBODY!! It don't matter if you got a ring, a baby, a bank account, a house or car together!! These *** for everybody! Lbs
Peter Gunz is the dumbest ever. This is all for show, it has to be about that Check (in my Yo Gotti voice)
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Shout out to Peter Gunz got his self two side chicks Yellabones you got the juice !
Here it is Peter Gunz fukin 2 chics & they know but these *** telling this man explain hisself...FUKIN DUMMIES
Peter Gunz is so wack. I can't believe I'm glued to this mess. It's time to read. Like I used to. This is beneath me. (Still watching though)
I'm so tired of Peter Gunz take his *** off my T.V
But...why does Peter Gunz look like a Sigourney Street crackhead??
Peter gunz is nobody p diddy he needs to stop with that wack *** song !
See that's how Peter Gunz got in trouble.. that freaking in the studio... lol
Bout time Peter Gunz gets the business from these fool azz "women" I use the term loosely because real women know their worth and wouldn't put up with such foolishness!
(If Peter Gunz was my bd, ill be in jail looking at 1st degree murder twice). (im just saying) BOTH OF YALL GOTTA GO.i dnt play
Just found out today Peter Gunz my distant cousin... females watch yaself lmao
Stevie j.Rich Dollar ...Peter Gunz... Who can u relate to ?
These niggaz saigon and peter gunz are some str8 rodeo clowns!!! Dey making complete cornballs outta themselves on dis show. Smfh
Lmao dis *** peter gunz was wearin a button up thermal wen his clothes got thrown out
"Peter Gunz" "Who's that?" ""Corey Gunz dad". Omg, r u serious?... U had to reference peter Gunz from Corey Gunz and not the other way around?
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I think it's awesome that you guys use Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz as drop/entrance music all the time. .
Clean now but none of that. Peter Gunz, "I'm from the Bronx wipe your feet we you step in my house". Lord Tariq. Correct.
I know Peter Gunz cuz of Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq. Tryna keep it that way.
again. where is Lord Tariq to save Peter Gunz.
Wait. Are y'all talking abt the Peter Gunz from the group Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz?
Wasnt it just a single I blame everybody who bought a Peter Gunz pause & Lord Tariq album SMFH
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got that Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz in the mix right now. on Blazin 1023
...lets not even get on Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz's "Deja Vu" and "We Will Ball." I. Was. In. Love!!
bruh... Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz on this "Daydream" by Tatyana Ali. I was swooning all over the place as a kiddo...
Been a MINUTE since I heard this Steely Dan-sampling beat I just used to tag Deja Vu by Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
lmao no that's the name of the Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz song
I liked a video from CAUTION: Goin in on: Peter Gunz & Noel Bishop Jones
Adrian Marcel might be the only reason you lite skin cats gon survive this Peter Gunz fiasco and make it to the new year
"I love them both but which one do I love more?which ever I'm with at the time" -Peter Gunz lol
Love & Hip Hop Recap: MasterPiece Of Crap It was another drama fueled evening on last night's Love & Hip Hop. The men showed what true class acts they are with Saigon being physically restrained from going after his child's mother and Peter Gunz vowing to do whatever it takes to make sure he keeps both his wife and his girlfriend in his back pocket. At least Rich Dollaz remains his normal doormat self. Thank goodness for small favors! To get out her aggression, Tara Wallace turns to boxing with Yandy Smith at her cousin's gym. Let's hope he doesn't take any Instagrams of the ladies like last season! Tara shares her own Instagram gold mine where she found Amina Buddafly's videos of Peter. Three glasses of wine later and she's cutting up all of his belongings. Three glasses? I would have only needed three sips to wreak havoc on Peter's gross behind. Tara asks Yandy about the management situation with Amina, and she seems to understand that it's just business. If Yandy wants to sign Amina, Tara knows that i ...
Today's Bochinche 2013 - Last night on Love and Hip Hop they messed up during the fight between Tara and Peter Gunz, you can tell the fight was fake because during the fight she had her hair one way, then the next frame a different way, Charlamagne Tha God asked Kanye West question we all wanted answered, Kim Kardashian had lunch with her new BFF Nicki Minaj , Boxer Adrien Broner makes fun of Derrick Rose recent injury on instagram, poor little tink tink, Rozanda 'Chili' Thomas poses naked for , baby mother for Flo Rida takes him to court for child support, and the baby isn't even born yet.
Do not be a Tara for a Peter Gunz because there are Aminas out there and if you're a good woman, you deserve a Jim Jones
"New York niggaz got crazy game, but outta town niggaz is all the same" Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq were official lol
Call me crazy, but I just don't believe this whole Peter Gunz drama...
she better put some strings on that guitar and sell it on Ebay...somebody still know who Peter Gunz is...
Here come Peter Gunz dressed like a Rikers Island dinner date with this orange *** button-up.
Cory Gunz isn't going to jail...Peter Gunz said Young Money held Cory down and paid a lot of money on his case
Peter Gunz son look like he has down syndrome.
It's back! Love & Hip Hop New York returns to the small screen with another season of drama. The VH1 reality series returns for its fourth season with catfights, music, and new castmembers. There's a love triangle brewing, an Atlanta girl who's got big-city dreams, and a few relationships that are put through the fire. The series, which chronicles relationships within the music industry, returns with new stories from music executive Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris, models Erica Mena, Tahiry Jose, and rapper Joe Budden, along with some new faces: Tara Wallace, Erica Jean, Amina Buddafly, Nya, rapper Peter Gunz, and Love & Hip Hop Atlanta favorite K. Michelle. Here's five things we learned from the season premiere: 1. It's a hard-knock, but fabulous, life for Yandy Smith: Yandy is tough. Her fiancé, Mendeecees, is incarcerated, and she's left with two children to take care of, along with several fledgling businesses. It must have been a tearjerker for Yandy when her stepson asked whether his ...
I know I'm so late but I'm just now watching Love and Hip Hop Atlanta and who does Peter Gunz think he is?!?! Stevie J or something... Not gon get it boo!!!
Yes he gets a pass always. Come on now can't hate on him. UptownBaby. Say it with me one time for OG Peter Gunz.
Love & Hip Hop got me ready to run ya name to make sure you ain't married cause y'all men out here tripping! Thank you mr peter gunz.smh
This heeeaaaux that Peter Gunz had around his girl of 13 years that he creeping with on the low😱😱😱 so disrespectful!!
Ok , just watch lhhny.. And Peter Gunz, your mess is worse than Stevie J.. Like ***
I couldn't even watch all of Love and Hip Hop NY. It's to fake! At least make it half believable. No woman is gonna fall for that stupid mess Peter Gunz (Stevie J wanna be) is doing.
Amina and peter gunz want to be stevie and joseline so bad
A rapper that was a 1 hit wonder. He had a song called "Uptown Baby" back in 98. "Who tf is Peter Gunz?"
Peter gunz is the new Stevie J loll
Peter Gunz just ef the game up with that "I just fell in love with her" line. Stevie don't do it like that. He's whack.
I know its some dudes thats been in a 13 year dating relationship wondering why the stuff is on the curb right now.thank peter gunz and the fine people of VH1
Never heard of Peter gunz that ish wasn't bad tho
Finally watching gunz is a hot mess! Lol
Peter Gunz is way to old to be actin like Bill Bellamy on How to be a player... *** u like 48
Love and Hip Hop NYC is back on and Peter Muskets aka Peter Slingshot aka Peter Gunz is featured. That dude is OLD.
Peter Gunz is a wannabe Stevie J. There's only one Sleezy.
Let me guess, peter gunz is trying to be another Stevie j? Lololololol
I could see Stevie J runnin up on Peter Gunz like "How does it feel to be me?!?" lololol
Plus they only have Peter Gunz on this season is to gt their ratings up..smh..!!
Never heard about this Peter Gunz dude but okay. Just make sure you turn it up!
if you HAD to choose whose bus would you ride..stevie j or peter gunz? lmao
If you a manager of a female artist and you got a chick! Peter gunz just made it hard for y'all
How is Peter Gunz gonna lie to his girl but is on film sucking on another woman's stomach? Why lie??
I was just looking at pics of Peter Gunz baby mother and side chick.. His baby mother look way better 😕
Peter Gunz is wack af trying to be like Stevey J
Who the *** is peter gunz never heard of this rapper sorry
Peter Gunz is a perfect example of why females say all dudes are dogs and feel they can never trust males
Peter Gunz tryna b another Stevie J... There can only b ONE of him!
Peter Gunz is a sucka.how you gone be all on Rich about Erica and you turn around and do the same thing
Peter Gunz on love and Hip Hop. Where's Lord Tariq?
Y niigs like Peter Gunz put all his business out there like that. He can't love his fam!
No way this Peter Gunz situation is real life. No *** way.
Wow so peter gunz is worse than rich
"yas right off the top! messy Thats my man Peter Gunz that NY anthem will for ever giv…
Peter Gunz confiding in Rich Dollaz.. This whole season is a lost cause already.
Wait, wasn't Peter Gunz telling Rich Dollaz not to mix business and pleasure last season!?
Have you seen Peter Gunz? Do these women know what he looks like? This must be a joke. It's clearly scripted.
Peter Gunz you sick dog. Why do people cheat on their significant other on TV?
In side news...Peter Gunz ain't no Stevie J I'm watching this right now lol.
A couple things on my mind: 1. I don't know how who worse. Stevie J. or Peter Gunz 2. NBA $ea$on starts 2night! 3. Them LeBron James shoes aight but *** sho aint worth $200 - fukk naw!
Who is this woman Peter Gunz is working with? She sings while playing actual instruments?! I love it! I'm ready to buy her CD!
Can someone explain to me how Amina and Peter Gunz are married??
Peter gunz n rich dollas switched rolls or na
So peter gunz is Love and Hip Hop New York's Stebie J? LOL
peter gunz a fool for doing his wife the way kirk did rasheeda. Smh on national TV lol ladies where do you find thes…
Peter Gunz looks like Kid from Kid n Play NOW
Did anyone watch Love & Hip Hop NY last night? Peter Gunz, or whatever his name is, is a loser! Ratchetness (yes I said the made-up word) at it's best. 0_0
So I just watched the premier of Love & Hip Hop and Peter Gunz needs his a** beat...you married your side chick, but you playin house with the mother of your children? YOU CRAZY YO!! That's gotta be the hardest slap in the face ever!
Y'all know I have to put my 2 cents in, I'm just now watching Love & Hip Hop...first off who is Peter Gunz I never heard if him but he be in the "game" 16 years or whatever and the girl he is managing why she kissing all on his face knowing that he is married...and flirting!!! This is why woman have a bad name, why not just keep it professional..jeez
That boy Peter Gunz something else dame homie you flirting with girl at the show while your main woman is their as we'll. Thats a big Playboy rule no no!!!
So Peter gunz give Rich hypothetical advice the moral of the story is never to take advice from a light skin dude.
Ok so I couldn't watch Love and Hip Hop because I had to go to work the other night so my mom recorded it for me and I watched it today and baybayyy when I tell you I was on the edge of my seat lol that *** Amina butterfly I'd kick her *** I really want Peter's babymomma to find out what he's doing that dirty no good lying dog and theyre married! *** ! Oww don't get my pregnant *** started! Peter Gunz my *** ! Lmao sorry yall..
So Peter Gunz supposed to be the new Stevie J ? BOY BYE ! !
This is all I'm saying, if Peter Gunz is Cory Gunz father and Cory Gunz is 26, then how old is Peter Gunz? And ain't he a little old to be playing these games on LHH:NY?
Love and Hip Hop New York you did not disappoint! Peter Gunz ***
Okay I'm late don't get it or understand but this dude Peter Gunz was secretly married all this time , 2 words (Fu*ked Up) u living home with ya BabyMama of ur 2 kids but married to the next chick Bd she got the nerve to throw her state ID in her face stating she carry his last name ! The crazy iish men do ! My husband would b getting shipped express over night delivery, in that package u will receive him in pieces ! But the funny thing is u carry his last name but u still considered a side chick cause that's how he is doing u and u except it! But now u wanna reveal it smh!
Time out time out time out... I jus watch lnhh from last nite smh... so in episodes to come looks like Peter Gunz marries Amina while havin g a whole fam on the other side of town??? Ill tell u wat ninjas have a lot of testicular fortitude these days hut we females are quite the enablers smh...
Peter Gunz is a dog & I bet ya females still 2step wen his uptown song comes on lol
So i just watched LHHNY, is peter gunz serious he married his artist and hid it from hs kids mother who he living with and got 2 kids with, baffoonery all around
Fukin peter gunz fuked it up 4 yal *** lien nigcas ded *** yu ain't guna hve me in yur life wit full of lies I got beta places 2 b then that
Peter Gunz is just like Stevie ... Just Much more Broker
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Peter Gunz got ever chick going thru their mans phone, email, text msgs, regular mail, and doing lying detector tests on the spot. lmaoo
Yung RAPPERS always askin me to be DEY MANAGER...n my ol *** gon FUK EM n sell em dreams JUS LIKE PETER GUNZ...
So I watched Love and Hip Hop thru DVR yesterday as it recorded so I could fast forward the commercials. Today I watched it on vh1 regularly and caught a part that the DVR cut off. So Peter Gunz really LEGALLY MARRIED Amina after he's been with Tara for 10+ years with 2 kids and didn't put a ring on it??? Seriously?? I thought the girl was just using the term "wife" loosely bc of the tattoo she has and because that's REAL common these days. But he really married her!
Who Is 'Love and Hip Hop: New York's' Peter Gunz? - Who is Peter Gunz? Peter Gunz is a rapper-turned-manager set to appear on "Love & Hip Hop: New York," season 4 of the popular Vh1
I knw im late but do peter gunz think hes the steve j of lhh New York ? Really
Smh u can't respect a guy like Peter Gunz
So last night I wasn't able to do commentary on my reality shows bcuz a chick was tired. So here goes. Love and Hip Hop...Still ratchet as *** yet funny. I guess Peter Gunz is the new Stevie J of New York :-/ Chrissy and Mr Jones.Now y'all know I love me some them. This season is definitely gonna be a fun season. It's good to see Jimmy and Chrissy taking on these new parental roles. Black ink crew. Well as u also know My sister Sky made her 3rd appearance (1st time for this season) and yes now u see.. I'm not the only one of my biological dad's kids that will pop off with the quickness... She's going to be a regular so look out for her. As far as the show. Duchess and Caesar is getting on my last *** nerves. I'm over them already.. But as for the rest of the crew I'm interested in seeing if O'sh** goes to jail and what puma'a new tattoo shop will be like. IF it's even gonna open...
Either love & Hip Hop is completely scripted or Peter Gunz is the most idiotic *** I've ever seen and that's saying a lot compared to Stevie J...
I can't believe this is the same Peter Gunz character that was giving Dollaz all that advice last year
Ok, I'm jus catching up on Love & Hip Hop.& 1 word, "DRAWING!" Theses bul's are wilding, especially PETER GUNZ! *** where they do dat at! Lmao
Peter Gunz please have not one but several seats wit your old butt! SMH
And while we on things that irritate me Peter Gunz on L&HH if I was his mother of his child I would ring his neck how you marry some random popcorn *** ..he need to be glad anybody want his old ***
I still can't believe Peter Gunz married Amina I'm still on that yal!!
Love & Hip Hop that *** *** *** Peter Gunz how he come on Rich Dolls about Erica then turn around and do the exact thing with Amina hater fake ***
I have figured out the issue with the *** giraffe riddle. You guys are not posting the same thing! Some people are posting one that says "it's 3am and you are out cold" and those people are completely sure the answer is "your eyes" but others are posting that "it's 3am and you wake up." If you are already awake then the obvious answer is "the door." Now, let's talk about something else. Peter Gunz perhaps? Manatee's jail sentence?
Amina is most definitely a home wrecker and she ain't even cute.her and Peter Gunz are the generic Stevie J and Joseline!
Love n Hip Hop NY. smh. Peter Gunz and Amina are a mess!
This Peter Gunz story gotta be fake.. There's no way I'm supposedly your wife and I willingly sit and watch you and your baby momma hugged up in my face..
S/O Peter Gunz he da new Stevie J...sad part that goes unnoticed is love n Hip Hop is showing what n how females get into the industry
JUST Watched Love and Hip Hop NY 4 the 1st "REAL" time. Although I like ATL much better, I was happy 2 see seeing Tahiry & Jo Budden rekindle their love. They have something "unique" & real in terms of their undying, fiery, storm weathering love that I can appreciate. But the Peter Gunz love triangle??? WTH is THAT?!! R they trying to do a Stevie J "thaaang" azz backwards & crazier or something??!! If he is MARRIED to the singer, the other relationship is officially OVER. So that storylne makes NO sense! Maybe I'm out of the loop here but this seems FAR FETCHED. A cheatin' man- we get that. But a marriage while he still lives with his "BabyMama" & calling THAT situation his family with Amina keeping a secret bethrothal situation in the mix is quite insulting to our intelligence. Just like the Kirk thaaang was fake, something is fishy in Denmark here too. 4Real4Real: I'm only "THERE" for Tahiry, Joe & K. Michelle at this point. The other shiggady is already too RI-dic.
Peter Gunz is going to need a few guns to protect him from Tara.
Ok so everybody watched Love and Hip Hop. Everybody talking about Peter Gunz acting like Stevie J... But did y'all see his old *** couch with the hole in it... Smh.. Imao...
I'm confused.did Peter Gunz really marry that *** ??
Stevie J is my dude on Love and Hip Hop ATL, Peter Gunz is my guy on Love and Hip Hop NY. Something about dese characters I can really relate to.
Ok so what did y'all think of premier last night? I think they're reaching too hard with the Peter Gunz love triangle
LHH is going to be drama filled this season... Peter Gunz already starting some ish!
Peter Gunz is the new and upcoming Stevie J
Peter Gunz violated.these men keep putting the mistresses on top.
Sometimes u just gotta be careful and pay attention to what yo homeboys intentions are. Last season peter gunz hated on rich about erica, now this season cuhz is doing the same thang rich was doing last season. nnniga
So instead of marrying the mother of his child who by the way he still deals with Peter Gunz marries the random pop up chic Smfh I swear some men smh you know what let me shut up this is exactly why I act the way I do no need to get hopes up cause usually the one who put the most effort gets the short end if the stick
So I am finally listening to love and Hip Hop and all I can say is Peter Gunz.smh woweee
Okay I am just watching love and Hip Hop and why is Peter Gunz or whatever feet that *** dirty? UG
Love & Hip Hop ..Peter Gunz is crazzzyyyer than Stevie J!!! Marrying your artist and living with your kids mother.
So I have to say this peter gunz is 5 times worse then stevie j he's not only married but keeping it a secret and he playing house in two places.
So I finally got to watch Love and Hip Hop Ny. And Peter Gunz situation is to familiar. Can you say Stevie J.
i dont kno whos worse.Ted or Peter Gunz... lol
Peter gunz. The personification of the fall of insecure, poor judgment, selfish *** black men. Truly disgusted with this whole lhhny.
How about that Peter gunz he's a mess all dat disloyal ness
PETER GUNZ dun LAWST his mind!!! Airing all ur dirty laundry, BLATANTLY, in tv going agains a beautiful woman who got ur kids. AND thnkn he put in a hard/strong15 years in Hip Hop (silly boy). This won't end well for him.
Ok, I need to see what all the Peter Gunz drama is about! I'm missing out!
Love & Hip Hop New York was crazy, I guess Peter Gunz think's he's the new Stevie J, Wow.
Watching love and hip-hop.Where the *** they find Peter Gunz old *** at? *** had an album out when I was like 10.
Peter Gunz got that pimp hand way strong. Only real niggaz got the gift of Gab
Peter gunz keep it 90's real..i think..
Who saw Love and Hip Hop last night!?!?!? Peter Gunz is messier than Stevie J. smh
Peter Gunz!!! Take heed to your own advice! Rich $$$ couldn't wait to throw that back in his face! Worthington did you watch LAHH?
So Peter gunz is like 50 and he now decides to do the most ignorant show on cable. Somebody Give him a glass of bleach to drink
Peter gunz its trying to be rich and stevie j all in one foh
Watching love n hiphop on the dvr these mfs is crazy Peter Gunz is doin THE MOST
Peter Gunz making us fellas look real bad
I'm watching love & Hip Hop this dude Peter Gunz he makes Stevie J look like a ANGEL!!! What the ***
I know after watching love &Hip Hop chicks were fighting with there dudes all night thanks to Peter Gunz lol
Catching up on love & Hip Hop missed it lastnight i think im starting not to like Peter Gunz.
Amina is something else. Peter Gunz is acting like Kirk Frost!
So one 1/2 of the best two series of ratchet tv ever is back. Mendeecees is still locked up. Him & Yandy think the son's an *** I guess. Talking bout he's in the army. Ain't nan pic of army stuff around & they never talked about him being in it. He asked, "when's my daddy coming home"?...2033 son. Get used to it. And it's just like a woman to nag her man about her needs & wants while he's facing 20yrs. Chick, sthu please. Erica Mena is back & walkin around town in bra's. Her & Karli should start their own reality show together called "Irrelevant". She still wants Rich Dollaz jimmity cricket lookin *** Him & Yandy teamed up. Yandy is gonna end up regretting that move. Peter Gunz has a full time spot now. He's all of at least 57y/o. Fool had one hit 15yrs ago & now he decides to get his grown man on. Please stop it Sir! Then his relationship w/ Amina is crazy and she's getting outta pocket already cuz he's letting her. It's guys like him that make women think they're the best liars and cheaters. Fool sai .. ...
So I was listening to Sway in the Morning on Xm. He had Peter Gunz on...so she knew abt Tara but Tara didnt know abt Amina. And he basically said it was bound to come out...I might as well get paid for it since he has No Royalties whatsoever to his One Hit. Business wise: ok I can understand it But as a Man talking bout you lobe your woman tht much. yu kinda put her on blast. smdh
This dude Peter Gunz is seriously pissn me off fukn around while he has his girl & kids at home! Hate sneaky *** ***
Listening to the west coast version of Deja Vu by Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq filming the video for "Deja Vu" in Shea Stadium was devastating to the Bronx
how bout bout some Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
French Montana saved y'all tho .. nobody from there has been relevant since Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
very true. *flashback to the 'Aja' documentary where he & Becker get snarky on Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz*
Def on that on that tonight. Just played one hit wonders Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq.
Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz... the former is not a lord of any manor, and the latter is not a gun owner.
My late late night starts with a long walk and my arrival to Iggy's in the Lower East Side Prince themed dance party with the "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World" playin' (which you can't watch in America on YouTube Mobile or else I'd post it for you all right now)! Now they are droppin' in some Prince amongst the likes of R. Kelly, Kanye, 2Chains, E-40, Peter Gunz, Janet Jackson, 'Yonce (Beyonce) and it goes on! Before all that: rode 15 miles to Coney Island by bike. Took in some great sites. Got a few dogs. Got a work out. Caught a fake storm that drizzled a bit, kicked up a bit of beach and sent everyone into slight pandemonium. Then we caught the train thinking it would rain heavier. Got off Street. Ride another 5+ miles. Cold shower (1st time on purpose since I lived in Oklahoma in '98). Homemade dinner in Queens (delicious). Back to Williamsburg for Petes Candy Shop music night (good, but sleepy time for the crew). Work tomorrow. Museums, galleries, street art, gardens and live music the rest of t ...
LOOKING FOR NIGHT OUT TONIGHT IN SYDNEY???. Get down to hotel chambers (redroom) . Djing there tonight with Peter Gunz
Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq Uptown Anthem on is bringing back memories as a kid when this song was so major in the mid 1990's.
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Thought Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz was coming on the Pandora but it was DAYDREAMIN' by Tatyana Ali... omfg I LOVED this song!
- Tatyana Ali "Daydreamin" .. This was my jam!! And Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz was on it!! Lol
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Friday night I'm gona be on the turntables at Milkshake at One World Sport in Parramatta, with DJ Peter Gunz,...
Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz had some heat for a lil bit.
Well I never was a big Lord Tariq fan, but I heard Peter Gunz go in on a bunch of records. I hear you tho...
I like that Uptown song but, let's be real. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz were horrible.
The men on here are weak. Maybe Except Mendecees. Where is Peter Gunz?
RANDOM: I hope they cover why Peter Gunz had a pink cellphone cover.O_o
I wish they brought Peter Gunz on the reunion lmao
R&B.Artist ..Zieme. Peter Gunz..and me.we in the bldg ..
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Seeing Peter Gunz on makes me miss the joint.
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My sweet little nephew passed away yesterday from complications with Evan's Syndrome, a very rare autoimmune disease. He was only 21 months old. For the past seven months his body attacked his own platelets and neurtraphils, and just recently his red blood cells. He was hospitalized last week with a high fever, heart rate, and listlessness. His health quickly and unexpectedly declined.
Lucas stopped breathing in the night on Monday and was put on a breathing machine. The low platelet count (1) caused over 100 bleeds in his brain. Doctors tried to relieve pressure, but one of the large bleeds was too close to his brain stem. Lucas never woke up. On April 25, 2013, all his family gathered and sang to him while his 3-week old baby brother laid in the crook of his arm. A short while later his loving parents held him as they removed life support and he peacefully passed. Lucas' kidneys were donated and we are so happy for the family that will have more time with their loved one.
We are at peace in knowing that he is made whole and with God again. We are praying for continued peace in the hours and days to come. Peace "which passeth all understanding" from the Lord, who promised, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. … Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (Philippians 4:7; John 14:18, 27).
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Mar 02, 2012 | 03:56 PM CST
Building Shampoo
By: Eric Abrutyn
An examination of the ingredient components of shampoo, their function and examples of brands' methods of differentiating through their use of ingredients.
Mar 02, 2012 | 09:12 AM CST
NPD Group Report Sees Incredible Prestige Beauty Gains, Immense Fragrance Growth
The market research company found the prestige beauty market generated $9.5 billion in 2011, an 11% increase over 2010—the largest increase The NPD Group has seen in the 15 years it has tracked this market.
Feb 13, 2012 | 04:03 PM CST
NPD Study Shows Potential for Men's Skin Care Growth
The study notes that nine out of 10 men today use some type of grooming product, but it also notes that many men don't use skin care products unless they have a specific skin issue, and that they tend to still stick to basic products and applications.
Feb 13, 2012 | 12:39 PM CST
L'Oréal Posts Healthy 2011 Financials, €20 Billion in Sales
The company was led by growth in the luxury and consumer product segment, as well as increasing penetration and growth in emerging new markets.
Feb 09, 2012 | 11:42 AM CST
In Ranking Brand Engagement, Delighting Consumers Continues to Be Key to Brand Connection
An annual report from brand and customer loyalty consultancy Brand Keys shows the importance of meaningful differentiation in beauty and personal care brands.
Feb 09, 2012 | 11:12 AM CST
Salon Industry Numbers Help Boost Beauty Growth
Total revenues for the salon industry grew 4.2% in 2011, helping grow sales for beauty's hair, skin care and nail care segments.
Feb 09, 2012 | 10:54 AM CST
P&G's Herbal Essences Names New Brand Ambassador
Nicole Scherzinger will represent the hair care brand.
Feb 07, 2012 | 04:02 PM CST
PZ Cussons Reports 2011 Six-Month Financial Results
The U.K.-based company reported revenue of £414 million for the half-year ending Nov. 30, 2011, a 10.5% increase over £374.8 million reported in the same time period in 2010.
Feb 03, 2012 | 10:23 AM CST
Estée Lauder Reports Net Sales of $2.74 Billion
This recognizes a 10% increase over the previous year's quarter, and was helped by strong showings in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions, and an impressive holiday season in the U.S.
Feb 02, 2012 | 11:03 AM CST
Unilever Has "Robust" Q4, Full Year 2011 Financial Results
Turnover was €11.6 billion in the fourth quarter and €46.5 billion for the full-year, while underlying sales growth was 6.6% in the fourth quarter and 6.5% for the full-year.


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Reading Is Fundamental Selects 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award Winners
Volunteers recognized for their dedication and commitment to children's literacy
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011—Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's largest children's literacy nonprofit organization, announced its three recipients of the 2011 Anne Hazard Richardson RIF Volunteer of the Year Award (VOYA), sponsored by Macy's, RIF's lead partner for volunteer engagement.
Volunteers are the backbone of RIF programs in communities across America. VOYA 2011 recognizes the inspiring work of a RIF coordinator, a parent volunteer, and a community volunteer who have donated their time, talents, and energy to help children discover the joy of reading. RIF is proud to recognize the following volunteers for their dedication and service as truly outstanding advocates for RIF: Suzanne Fillmore of Pocatello Head Start in Chubbuck, ID; Patricia Gillespie of Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA; and Mary Comfort Stevens of the Book'em RIF program in Nashville, TN.
"Volunteers who go above and beyond to make reading a fun and rewarding experience for children are at the heart of RIF's success," said Carol H. Rasco, president and CEO of RIF. "I'm honored to recognize the dedication and contributions of these volunteers who are working to improve literacy in their communities."
Suzanne Fillmore -- Chubbuck, Idaho
Suzanne is a parent volunteer at the Pocatello Head Start program and serves as a classroom RIF representative. Together, with other classroom parents and teachers, Suzanne has planned exciting thematic and motivational activities and invited community guest readers to participate in their projects. Through Suzanne's creative leadership and energy, the parents and the community have been tremendously engaged in the RIF distribution program at Pocatello Head Start.
Patricia Gillespie -- Council Bluffs, Iowa
Patricia (Patty) did not learn to read until she was 19 years old when she taught herself to read. She has since dedicated her life to helping others to read. Patty began the RIF program at Thomas Jefferson High School nine years ago, and has been responsible for running the program since its inception. As a reading specialist for 30 years, Patty orders all of the books for the distributions, along with performing all of the necessary duties to execute the RIF program at the school. Prior to each distribution, she creates activities and materials to motivate the students to read and enlighten the students. The activities oftentimes feature specific themes and include videos, community leaders reading to students, writing and art contests, book contests, treasure hunts throughout the school, read/think aloud projects, posters, school bulletin boards, etc.
Mary Comfort Stevens -- Nashville, Tennessee
Mary has been a volunteer for RIF for 15 years. An avid reader, Mary belongs to several book clubs, one of which is devoted to reading children's literature. Mary began selecting books for distribution eight years ago and has continued to order the books, unpack shipments and organize them by grade level to make it easier for the volunteers to distribute them to students. The Book 'em RIF Nashville program distributes five books to each of the nearly 1,500 elementary school children each year, totaling 7,300 free books given to students. The schools in the program have at least 65% of their students qualifying for free or reduced lunch programs. Mary recruits new volunteers each year, raises money for RIF, and serves on the Board of Directors for Book'em to represent children impacted by the program.
The 2011 Anne Hazard Richardson RIF Volunteer of the Year Awards are presented by Macy's, RIF's lead partner for volunteer engagement. Since 2004, Macy's customers have helped raise more than $16 million dollars for RIF to support local RIF programs, RIF's Multicultural Literacy Campaign, and other literacy initiatives.
"Macy's is proud to partner with RIF and thrilled to see the remarkable work that volunteers are doing in communities across the country," said Robin Reibel, Group Vice President for Cause Marketing and Media Relations for Macy's. "As a company, we are committed to giving back and are proud to honor these volunteers, who are truly making a difference in their communities by encouraging more children to become lifelong readers."
The 2011 VOYAs, and their nominators, will be recognized during RIF's Gift of Reading Gala in Washington on May 25.
For more information about RIF and the Volunteer of the Year Awards, visit www.rif.org/voya.
About RIF
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), founded in 1966, motivates children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life. RIF's highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provided 4 million children with 15 million new, free books and literacy resources last year. For more information and to access reading resources, visit RIF's website at www.rif.org.
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Global Training and Development
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The Global Training and Development specialization can help you develop skills to identify emerging workforce issues and to resolve those issues through effective training and instruction. Through a combination of theory, research and practical application, you will critically analyze needs and evaluate the influences of how performance improvement and training should be designed from a tactical and strategic standpoint. You will also research methodology based on organizational leadership, human resources, adult education, and organizational change in emerging trends for solution-driven effectiveness. As a graduate, you will be prepared to apply for positions in public or private agencies and organizations involved in one or more aspects of instructional technology, human resources, organizational development or human performance technology.
Certification and Licensing
The School of Education serves educational leaders by providing online graduate studies in education to reach worldwide populations. The MEd program is designed to reach national and international markets and does not purport to provide licensure or certification in any particular state or country. Certification requirements vary by state. Students are advised to contact their state department of education or local school district for guidance in obtaining certification or licensure, or for approval in fulfilling district level incentive programs.
There are several reasons why an educator would want to pursue a graduate degree in education that does not lead to state licensing or certification.
Reasons may include:
- "Move up" steps on the salary schedule.
- Improve skills and professionalism in general or to pursue a "leadership" position outside the classroom (school-based or district level).
- Advance as a "teacher leader" through a graduate degree (already has a bachelor's degree and certification).
- Meet the needs of increasingly diverse students.
- Work in a traditional K-12 classroom environment (trainer, educational consultant, etc).
Completion Period for Master's Degrees
Northcentral University allows 5 years to complete all 30 credit hour master's programs. Normal time to complete varies depending upon the rate courses are taken and credits transferred.
Course Length
Existing MEd students may opt to switch to eight-week courses by contacting their Academic Advisor. Once existing MEd students have opted for eight-week courses, they must receive approval from the Office of the Dean to switch back to a program of 12-week courses. All eight-week courses are indicated by a "-8" (dash eight) at the end of the course code.
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Foundations for Graduate Study
This course is an orientation to Northcentral University and to the essential skills needed to pursue a Master's degree in Education. Graduate level skills, such as academic integrity, time management, effective use of the Northcentral Library, comprehending complex scholarly texts and research articles, and APA form and style in professional communication are also introduced. Students will complete the course with a better understanding of personal goals, strengths, and challenges, and a roadmap to navigate their way to completion of their educational aspirations.
Leadership for Learning Communities
In this course, students will explore current and future leadership strategies and current trends and issues. Students will also analyze their own and others' paradigms and leadership styles, and determine best practices to promote positive social change. Topics include: change theory, change agents, and leadership in learning organizations.
Specialization Course 1
Adult Learning Strategies to Improve Organizational Efficacy
In this course, students will gain a knowledge base of professional strategies to use in the organization and administration of adult learning experiences. Students will identify the differences between traditional and adult learners and evaluate factors that facilitate adult learning. In addition, students will understand how strategies applied based on adult learning theory ultimately improve organizational effectiveness.
Intercultural Communication
In this course, students will examine communication theory, cultural history, cultural identity, worldviews, and values. Topics include: intercultural communication, stereotypes, nonverbal communication, workplace communication, cultural structure, and diversity.
Specialization Course 2
Technology and a Vision for the Future
In this course, students evaluate strategies to become agents of change in the field of technology and learning. Students will be introduced grant writing, management of a technology budget, leadership strategies within an organization, software for multimedia authoring, concept mapping, and office productivity. Additionally, instructional use of hardware tools such as digital cameras, PDAs, and investigative probes will be investigated.
Specialization Course 3
Specialization Course 4
Action Research Capstone
This graduate course emphasizes practical research skills utilized by education practitioners. Students will develop an action research project based on the scientific method and concepts presented in ED6001. The culminating product will reflect critical thinking, graduate level writing skills, and correct APA format. This course is open only to students pursuing the Master of Education.
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Foundations for Graduate Study
This course is an orientation to Northcentral University and to the essential skills needed to pursue a Master's degree in Education. Graduate level skills, such as academic integrity, time management, effective use of the Northcentral Library, comprehending complex scholarly texts and research articles, and APA form and style in professional communication are also introduced. Students will complete the course with a better understanding of personal goals, strengths, and challenges, and a roadmap to navigate their way to completion of their educational aspirations.
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Human Performance and Improvement
In this course, students will examine human performance and improvement. Topics include: performance improvement analysis, needs assessment, models of change, and performance models and interventions.
Introduction to Successful Global Training Techniques
This course explores basic principles of global training and development in corporate and educational settings. Students will explore best practices to uncover links that can be made to increase the value of global training and development in light of leader expectations. Topics will include diversified training approaches, differentiated and accelerated learning concepts and theories, and successful classroom and web strategies that can be utilized successfully in a global context.
The Role of Technology in the Global Training Marketplace
In this course, students will explore the impact of rapidly changing technology and the challenges of integrating these technological tools into the global training marketplace. This course will prepare students to identify strategic reasons to implement web-based training, provide tools for best-practices evaluation, and synthesize diverse elements of technology-driven training.
Introduction to Best Practices for Training and Presenting to International Audiences
In this course, students will investigate best practices for training and presenting to international audiences. There will be opportunities to analyze the role of culture and best practices. In addition, global training skills will be honed through application of practices relative to international training and presentation.
Evaluating Training Programs
In this course, students gain knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and techniques of training evaluation. The underlying value of such knowledge for global trainers is the ability to understand how and why particular training programs are effective or ineffective. Students will identify and clarify the training needs of organizations; select appropriate training approaches; and evaluate training outcomes.
Trainer as Consultant in the Global Marketplace
In this course, students will develop an understanding of ways to create value, improve productivity, and deliver change to global organizations. Models of consulting are presented for consideration and topics including management, ethics, tools, and techniques are addressed. Activities will focus on the process of consultation and the various approaches to assisting global organizations as an inside or outside professional.
Innovation and Change
In this course, students will explore various change theories, and best practices for successful implementation in the workplace. Issues of visioning, coalition building, creating and promoting change agenda, and building capacity for change are also examined. Opportunity to investigate one's personal reaction and response to change is highlighted.
The Art and Science of Adult Education
In this course, students will gain a knowledge base organized around four domains: professional attitudes; historical, social, and philosophical context; adult learning and development; and, organization and administration of adult programs. Topics include: adult learning theory, training and development, motivation, and learning modalities.
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Action Research Capstone
This graduate course emphasizes practical research skills utilized by education practitioners. Students will develop an action research project based on the scientific method and concepts presented in ED6001. The culminating product will reflect critical thinking, graduate level writing skills, and correct APA format. This course is open only to students pursuing the Master of Education.
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Last month saw the DVD release of a marvelous documentary by Morgan Jon Fox called This Is What Love In Action Looks Like, a film that wowed us during the British Film Institute's 26th London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. The film looks at the experiences of Zack Stark, who caused a global sensation sparking debate and protests by publicising on his blog that his parents were sending him to a residential ministry, Love in Action, specifically aimed at turning gay teenagers straight against their will. The head of the organisation at the time was John Smid, who a lot of the campaigning was directly aimed at. Then, in 2008, Smid resigned as director, came back out as gay, and went through a profound transition that challenged his religious beliefs. In more recent times, Love in Action's programme has ceased to exist and the organisation itself has changed its name and location. With the pending release of his autobiography, which charts his story over this period, we took the chance to talk to Smid and get a deeper insight into him as a person, and how the documetnary has subsequently affected him.
'The documentary was very disturbing to watch back,' admits Smid, 'because it caused me to really evaluate and reflect on the things brought to the surface that were hard for me to see before. I agree with the content of the documentary because I had already begun to make amends for the things that we did at Love in Action, which I no longer believe, or that we got wrong. But it's still hard to watch because it brings that stuff to the surface so powerfully. Each time I see it, I do a little bit more evaluating.'
Since leaving Love in Action Smid has set up his own ministry, Grace Rivers, which is, '…a ministry with the gay community that reveals the message of an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and genuine community with His followers,'. Its mission is to, '…empower every Follower of Jesus Christ to represent God's salvation and restoration.'
'It's relationship building and reconnecting with people that I have known in the past,' says Smid candidly. But the venture is far more than a cheap penance that some cynics might view it as. For Smid, it's all about being the Christian he wants to be, and helping others in their own faith. 'A lot of what I'm doing is just encouraging people in their faith. Gay people that I have known in the past or new people that I'm being introduced to. My primary motive is just to be clear in communicating how much God loves them regardless of whether they're gay or not. To pursue God, to see him for who he really is, to grab onto his grace and mercy, to find out how loving and desirous he is of them as people. I have a strong conviction to encourage people in their faith regardless of whether they're gay or not.'
Smid has been through a lot of self-reflection since his departure, sparked by the reaction Stark's predicament had ignited. Despite some of the uncomfortable truths that the documentary presents, Smid's attitude is to utilise it as a powerful tool, encouraging people to at least see the changes he's made from his point of view. 'I think it's a good thing for people to watch if they're willing to evaluate how they come across to people and the things that they believe strongly in, but maybe they're not quite willing to listen to another viewpoint. I think the documentary is a good thing to watch in order to consider that maybe what you have thought, or maybe the way you have responded to homosexuality through the years, has been wrong. During the years that I was at Love in Action I just followed what I was taught. I never really fully evaluated anything because I didn't think I needed to – I just presumed it was all correct. So I followed that line of thinking and when I left Love in Action I began to think about it, and I realised I was wrong. But if I had never left Love in Action, I don't think I would have ever considered that. '
Yet Smid is concerned that its only really the younger generation who are fully understanding the debate. When asked whether it was possible to have a civil and level discussion about homosexuality and religion he replied, 'I think it is for younger people. I'm not so sure that it's as easy with older people. Younger opinion is very polarised against the older generation. There are a lot of older people that are really repulsed by the thought of homosexuality, and the thought of this documentary is just horrific to them. They just think it's terrible that people will support homosexuality or protest against a Christian ministry. So I think it depends on the age. I think it is possible to have a discussion, but I have found it's much easier with younger people.' His overall view is that the key to reconciling faith and sexuality isn't necessarily to do with age, but approach. 'The thing I find is that the perspective Christians have had against homosexuality is primarily based on a cultural interpretation of scripture, rather than a true study of the scriptures. What we're finding is that as Christians actually study the scripture without an anti-gay bias, we're finding that their convictions are changing. So they read the scripture and look for certain verses to affirm their predujices against homosexuality, just like I did over 20 years. But once I started to look at the scriptures with an open mind – with the anti-gay bias removed – I studied them and found that what I had believed was a result of being taught wrongly. I realised that it was all wrong when I left the culture that I had been in for so long.'
Many people find it difficult to understand why people who are homosexual still practise Christianity. But this is nothing new and gay Christians are not a new thing here at So So Gay, especially when we had Richard Bramwell's heartfelt opinion piece a while back, and have also reviewed Darren Main's Hearts and Minds, a guide for helping the both the LGBT and religious community engage in debate. But as awkward as pairing these together, it doesn't mean that homosexual Christians shy away from important matters within the LGBT community. For instance, equal marriage, a heated debate that has been happening on both sides of the Atlantic, is something Smid is passionate and opinionated about too.
[pullquote_left]I think it's arrogant of Christians to try to push all of America into a Christian religion. I think that's against everything that this country was formed on.[/pullquote_left]'I see marriage from two different angles,' explains Smid. 'There are, what I call "civil unions", meaning people who choose to live together in a relationship that they have their own structures for. Then there are "religious ceremonies". What's happened is that marriage became a legal matter – it's a legal contract – and we've never thought of it any other way when it comes to religious marriage. We put it all together. Frankly, I think that was a big mistakes because different religions have different perspectives on marriage, and individual people have different perspectives on marriage. I don't think that the government contract that two people abide by should be a religious contract. I think it should be a relationship covenant, or a license for relationship. I don't think it should have anything to do with a religious opinion. Two people of the same sex should absolutely be able to obtain a legal document that they sign up to which says we are going to join together, and if this relationship fails they have a legal structure to divide our property, or joint business ventures, or whatever. The problem in the United States is that we've seen marriage as a religious activity, a religious right that also has a legal document, and they put them together. I had one Christian friend who told me, "I never ever thought I would hear you say that," when talking about my belief in the difference between a legal contract and a religious marriage. She puts it all together and thinks it should remain together. Some of these people also believe that America was created as a Christian country – which I disagree with completely. I believe America was formed on religious freedom, not a specific religion, and I think it's arrogant of Christians to try to push all of America into a Christian religion. I think that's against everything that this country was formed on.'
When it comes to accusations that state and society are trying to oppress religion – specifically Christianity – Smid also has strong opinions about this too. 'I don't believe that my Christian rights are oppressed. I think the place where it gets into trouble is when Christians try to push their religion onto the society – onto an organisation, for example, such a school or government property. Christians want their religion to be represented as THE religion, and I think that's where we get into trouble. As a Christian, I am absolutely free to pray to whom ever I wish, and practise whatever faith I want to practise. But if I'm in a public setting then I need to respect that not everyone there has the same religion I do. But it's too sad that a lot of Christians don't respect that and that's where we get into trouble. I think that's where a lot of Christians get into trouble, and then they get arrogant and say, "Well, they're stopping me and my religion." And I'm saying, no, we're not stopping you. It's just that you need to keep your religion to yourself, and allow others the freedom to follow whatever religion they have, and not push it on them. But I think most of the trouble occurs when Christians push their Christian faith into a public setting, and I don't think that's right.'
Going back to This Is What Love In Action Looks Like, its seems Smid's drive to reconnect with the gay men and women of his past also extends to those he came to contact with during his ministry. 'I have been reconnecting with people since I left Love in Action,' says Smid. 'With the increasing use of Facebook, Twitter, and other types of social media, I have tried to find people, to reconnect – especially with people who used to be a part of Love in Action. That's helped tremendously because it's so much easier to find them. It's also so much easier to connect with people, especially long distance. But I have not connected with Stark. I've asked Fox to try and connect me up to him, but it appears that Stark has not been interested in doing that as yet.' But when asked whether he's keen to do so, Smid excitedly replies, 'Yeah, very much so. I would like to at least sit down and have a conversation with him and talk to him about the documentary.'
My time with Smid was interesting and revealing. To have someone talk so openly about how they've humbly gone from one polar of opinion to another is incredibly insightful. His position may not sit comfortably with some, but he shrugs this off as just the way things are. 'There are people who are very upset with what I'm doing. They believe I am enabling people. They believe I'm not taking sin seriously, and some of them have actually called me a false teacher, because I'm affirming gay people. So, there are definitely people who do not like what I'm doing. But that's ok, that's just the way it is, you know.' Nevertheless, it was a privilege to sit and chat with someone who has such an interesting story, and a resolute faith that even puts fundamentalists to shame in both vigour and intelligence. His reparations are carried out by some inspired and fantastic ministry – even if he has yet to get in contact with Stark, the boy who was an unexpected catalyst and profoundly changed Smid's life. Whilst Christinaity and homosexuality continue to have a rocky relationship, at least Smid is a beacon of hope that hints at a possible, not impossible, resolution.
This Is What Love In Action Looks Like is available to buy on DVD from Amazon UK. For more information about John Smid's ministry at Grace Rivers, visit www.gracerivers.com. Also, John Smid also contributes regularly to Facebook group Ex-Ex-Gay.
Featured image: Still from This Is What Love In Action Looks Like. Photograph: Courtesy of Sawed-Off Collaboratory Productions.


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Boys basketball: Dr. Phillips prevails in Holiday Hoopla final | Photo Gallery
VERO BEACH — The up-tempo game of Dr. Phillips turned out to be the winning approach in the Holiday Hoopla tournament at John B. Witt Gym on Thursday night.
The Panthers started fast in both halves against the host Indians, led from the outset and claimed the tourney title with a 79-65 victory.
In a fast-paced first quarter, the Panthers (11-3) leaped out to a 24-16 first quarter behind Isaac Lane's 10 points. Roderick Lawrence scored six points in the paint and RaShawn Powell added five as the Orlando team set the game's tone right away.
"We like to play fast, and we knew Vero wanted to slow the game down," Dr. Phillips coach Anthony Long said. "I think we really won the battle of tempo.
"Our offense comes from our defense. When we can deny lanes and get some steals, it gets our offense going."
While the Panthers were cruising, Vero Beach top scorer Charlie Miller was beset by foul trouble. The standout guard picked up his third foul with 1:32 left in the first quarter and left the game.
Miller eventually finished with a game-high 21 points, but the Indians (7-4) slipped in his absence. When he returned with 5:14 left in the first half, Dr. Phillips had built a 34-18 lead and was seemingly in command.
The Indians made a strong run to close out the first half, and Dr. Phillips led 41-31.
The Panthers, though, received nine points from Tyriefe Beard in the third quarter and were able to play comfortably the rest of the game on the way to claiming the tournament title.
"We got off to a slow start, and Charlie got in foul trouble and we had to pull him out," said Vero Beach coach Chuck Loewendick. "When you're playing a very good team, there's a small margin of error.
"I was happy with our guys hanging in there. But they're too good of a team to beat when things aren't going your way."
Powell topped the Panthers with 18 points, while Beard and Lane finished with 16 each. Lawrence had 15 and tourney MVP C.J. Jones had 10.
Jamario Lambert (14 points) and Paul St. Mary (11) were the other two Indians in double figures.
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Bayou Vista Garden Club activity
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Bayou Vista Garden Club members spruced up Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista by spreading mulch and pruning the trees. The flowerbeds around the Landmark, Blue Star Marker and Bayou Vista Community Center Marquee and Gazebo were also weeded and groomed. From left are Nancy Marcel, Donna Bucci, Jean Chauvin, Gloria Roy and Carol Smith. Assisting were Janice Verret and Jo Ann Ryan, civic development chairwoman.
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Platte River Greenway Trail: Adams County is a 6.8 mile out and back trail located near Henderson, Colorado that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, road biking & walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Tom Nytes (1115)
1 year ago
I have walked this trail many times while Geocaching. Then I bought a bike and I use it to get to most snywhere in Denver Metro
Matt Montgomery (143)
2 years ago
Good easy trail
Nicholas Dahl (319)
3 years ago
Great easy trail to run. Wide open and pretty flat
Donie Ungerman (165)
4 years ago
What a great bike trail!
Michael Mc Nutt (782)
4 years ago
I walked but this would be a great bike trip. If you can't get out of the city, this ends up being fun and the trail goes on forever....