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Across the country today, a lot people called out of work, not because they're sick, but because they're queer. It's A Day Without A Gay! This boycott hopes to show the gay community's strength in the face of Prop 8 and other anti-gay marriage bills that passed back in November. It's days like these that truly remind us how much we idolize our gay friends, relatives, and heroes. It got us thinking…what would happen if they called out of work every day? After the jump, 12 things we would have missed out on if gay men and women weren't a part of our society.
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Sarah Dooley and Pierce Jens from our support and education team have some thoughts on the differences between metal and ceramic burrs, from a taste perspective, when making espresso. Read the blog here.
2014 was a record year of growth for Baratza in all regions of the world. As a result we've redesigned our International website pages with listings for our Importers and Retailers in the different countries. Check it out and be sure to share this with those looking to buy grinders! #BaratzaInternational
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Barista Nation was hosted at Seattle Coffee Gear's new store in Portland on October 17. Sarah Dooley and Colin Francois from our Education and Support teams, lead a couple of classes on Grinding Fundamentals. Here, Sprudge shares the video highlights of the various classes offered that day. Be sure to watch and learn some key tips for grinding!
We continue to expand our library of troubleshooting videos to help our Baratza customers successfully use their grinders! Our two NEW videos..
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Facts about Jessie- Shiba Inu
- Breed: Shiba Inu Mix
- Color: Tan/Yellow/Fawn - With Black
- Age: Adult
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Female
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I am already spayed, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
5-19-09 You can see that Jessie is a gorgeous camera ham from her poses for the camera! What you need to come to shelter for is to feel her wonderfully soft fur and see her calm and loving personality. Jess is about 40 pounds and about 2-3 years old. Please save lives by adopting from shelters and rescues and by spaying and neutering your own pets!
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Jessie- Shiba Inu, a Charleston Shiba Inu dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Shiba Inu for sale in Charleston, or seeking a Shiba Inu dog from a breeder in Charleston.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Charleston already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Charleston breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
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Super 1 Day States: Oklahoma
Full Day of Portfolio Building Behind the Camera
Register on-site, space permitting. Contact instructor.
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Rebecca Eubanks
Chasity Rozell, M.Photog., CPP
Rebecca and Chasity will demonstrate their must-do tips for posing, lighting and directing clients. With 3 separate shoots throughout the day, attendees will have multiple opportunities to see how Rebecca & Chasity grow professionally and artistically every day. Learn how to stretch yourself behind the camera, get out of your comfort zone and have an awesome session every time! Covered during this class will be a family session, senior session and a children's session. Join Rebecca and Chasity to get started building your portfolio!
Course Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014
Course Hours: 10am – 5pm
Items to Bring: camera, lenses, strobes, everything you need to photograph with!
Artworks Tulsa Photography
624 South Boston Avenue
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Tulsa, OK 74119
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The Business of Weddings
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Rebecca Eubanks
Spend a full day with Rebecca Eubanks of Artworks Tulsa Photography and Andrea of Andrea Murphy Photography learning how to market and price wedding photography. You'll learn how to find the perfect clients for you and explore pricing, products, contracts and discuss the pros and cons of selling digital files.
Rebecca and Andrea will take a look at your website and/or marketing pieces and give you helpful tips on how you can improve them. The class will also be doing a live shoot with a couple in the second half of the day. You will get the opportunity to photograph in different lighting scenarios and learn romantic and easy posing. This class is for you whether you're just starting out or looking to put a fresh spin on your established wedding business!
Course Date: Monday, October 13, 2014
Course Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Items to Bring: camera, lenses, note-taking materials, marketing materials for review (optional)
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1309 E. 35th Place
Tulsa, OK 74019
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There are only nine days left until the Super Bowl, which means the window for placing party sub orders and making dignity-sacrificing bets is swiftly closing. While the game itself will likely be relatively dull (people often forget that the last time these two teams met in the Super Bowl, it was pretty deadly for three quarters), but there is already plenty of news leaking out about the big-money commercials that will be airing and also about Madonna's much-anticipated halftime show.
Little is known about the actual content of the show itself, though we do know that it will feature Madonna. There was a set list floating around the Internet a few weeks ago that suggested it would consist of both new tunes and classic tracks from throughout her career. (That list was never verified.) It is likely that she will be joined by both Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. for a run through their new collaboration. Another source has The Voice star Cee-Lo Green making an appearance during the show. And the whole thing will apparently be bringing both pom-poms and "the gay."
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Looking to introduce a worthy new layout to your Florida golf rotation?Thanks to a flurry of turn-of-the-millennium course construction, there are many from which to choose. Here are our picks of the Sunshine State's ten best new daily-fee and semiprivate courses to have opened since the year 2000.
1 Camp Creek Golf Club, Panama City Beach. ARCHITECT: Tom Fazio, 2001. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,159/145. GREENS FEE: $125. TEE TIMES: 850-231-2019. Fazio communed with nature before fashioning this unusual dunescape-with-wetlands layout, his best work in state since World Woods.
2 Victoria Hills Golf Club, DeLand. ARCHITECT: Ron Garl, 2002. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 6,989/142. GREENS FEES: $45-$95. TEE TIMES: 386-738-6000. Sandy waste areas, sparkling lakes, and mature oaks and pines ring this hilly (for Florida) yet walkable layout that appears grafted from the Carolinas.
3 Ocean Hammock Golf Club, Palm Coast. ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus, 2000. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,201/148. GREENS FEES: $185-$215. TEE TIMES: 800-654-6538. A links-style creation with six holes fronting the Atlantic plus crafty interior holes angled around ponds, bunkers and scrub-covered dunes. Florida's first oceanfront course since Seminole.
4 Golf Club at Fiddler's Creek, Naples. ARCHITECT: Arthur Hills, 2002. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,157/149. GREENS FEES: $100-$150. TEE TIMES: 239-732-7332. This stunning $19 million layout is a high-toned private club open to guests of Marco Beach Ocean Resort. Littoral waterways flow beside beautifully landscaped fairways on this strong test.
5 Naples Grande Golf Club, Naples. ARCHITECT: Rees Jones, 2000. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,078/143. GREENS FEES: $60-$185. TEE TIMES: 239-659-3710. A traditional layout with great risk-reward par fives and superb greens. Three miles of rolling berms shield the housing-free course from civilization.
6 SouthWood Golf Club, Tallahassee. ARCHITECTS: Gene Bates and Fred Couples, 2002. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,172/ 133. GREENS FEES: $50-$65. TEE TIMES: 850-942-4653. The home to Florida State University's golf teams flows across a terrain of moss-draped live oaks. A killer from the "Boom Boom" tees.
7 King & Bear, World Golf Village, St. Augustine. ARCHITECTS: Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, 2000. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,279/143. GREENS FEES: $125-$175. TEE TIMES: 904-940- 6088. Old rivals Arnie and Jack blended their styles to turn out a solid, versatile test near America's oldest city. The front nine is open; loblolly pines, saw palmettos and oaks hem in the back.
8 Harmony Golf Preserve, Harmony. ARCHITECTS: Johnny Miller and Fred Bliss, 2002. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,428/136. GREENS FEES: $75-$105. TEE TIMES: 407-891-8525. A strategic layout with doglegs carved from pines, meadows and wetlands. Even Johnny steers clear of the back tees when he's in town.
9 Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grande Lakes, Orlando. ARCHITECT: Greg Norman, 2003. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,122/ 139. GREENS FEES: $99-$149. TEE TIMES: 407-393-4900. At the headwaters of the Everglades, this layout proceeds through a wooded preserve of lakes and wetlands. Norman's shaved green collars, skimpy rough and dramatic waste areas mark the design.
10 Eagle Creek Golf Club, Orlando. ARCHITECTS: Ron Garl and Howard Swan, 2004. YARDAGE/SLOPE: 7,198/130. GREENS FEES: $40-$110. TEE TIMES: 407- 273-4653. A stern test, with bulkheaded water hazards and many revetted bunkers—the "auld sod" look with better weather.


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Hi, I am going to be installing a travertine floor in my bathroom. Here is a diagram of my current setup. On top of the joists (16" OC) sits 3/4" plywood sub-floor. On top of that are 3/4" thick furring strips (builder loved this technique for some reason). On top of the furring strips is another layer of 3/4" plywood. This is what the current tile is installed on and they are popping right off, making demolition pretty easy.
My question is can I install my travertine tiles (12x12) right onto the plywood or do I need yet another layer for an underlayment. I will be installing radiant heat as well. I'd rather not have to put down another 3/4" thick board to get to the 1-1/8" thick recommended underlayment thickness for travertine if I can avoid it. Is this setup strong/flexible enough? |
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First, you need to remove the upper plywood layer AND the furring strips. There is entirely TOO MUCH "flex" in that structure. Now, re~attach the plywood perpendicular to the original plywood, without glue. Overlap the intersections and try NOT to screw it into the joists. At this point, the deflection should be at or less than L 720. This is what you want. Having said that, attachment to plywood is tenious, at best. Tile Pros can and have done this, but we don't recommend it/ Plywood and morter don't "play well." Install either 1/3" or 1/2" Durock over the floor. You need to set thinset with a 1/4" trowel, mixed very soupy and screw it down immediately as per manufacturer's recommendations. You should also either spray or sponge water on the cement board before setting it as it is VERY thirsty and tends to draw moisture out of the morter prematurely. You are now ready to tile. Alternatively, you can use a material such as Schluter's Ditra XL to the plywood with a modified morter and tile away. Either of these processes add, not only a good base to tile upon....they also give you an "Uncoupling Membrane" that should preclude any further cracking problems. More information on the Schluter product can be viewed at their website. This will give you a trouble-free floor. Hope this helps. |
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Sorry, got caught up on another portion of this bathroom. What I'm going to end up doing is this (from basement up): Joists I should note that my original picture is a little off. My furring strips are currently only spaced about 6" apart from each other, not the 16" as shown. This is one of the few floors in our house that seems to have no movement already. I have to believe that my proposed setup (based on your recommendations) will be rock-solid. Thanks for the help! |
I might only add that the folks at the John Bridge Forums have pointed out that the second layer of plywood can, indeed be parallel to the first, as long as both sheets are perpendicular to the joists. Again, there should be at least a 1/3 "overlap from the first to the second. You still will need a CBU or Ditra on top of everything for proper bonding to the tile. Best of luck! |
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About the Municipal Intern Fair: At the Municipal Intern Fair, undergraduate and graduate students will be able to meet with representatives from 15 communities who have paid internships available this summer through Local Government Academy's Municipal Intern Program. Through the program, students will work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer (May-August), earning between $9 and $11 per hour. In order to qualify for an internship, you must be student whose education will be continuing the following semeser/term/year. If your education will not continue the following semester/term/year, then your expected graduation date has to be AFTER August 2013.)
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Students should bring several copies of their resume and be prepared to talk with representatives from each of the communities. Students who are not able to attend the Fair may submit their resume to email@example.com
For more information, please visit the Municipal Intern Program page on the Academy's website. The Municipal Intern Program is offered with support from Allegheny County, Butler County Council of Governments, Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington and DCED's Governor's Center for Local Government Services.
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Intern will create a policy recommendation based on field inspection, code documents, and independent research on how to improve blighted and abandoned properties within the Borough. The intern will create a database for blighted and abandoned building stock, digitize Code Enforcement Office records, and assist with property and cursory neighborhood inspections.
The intern will work with the Chief Code Enforcement Officer and code enforcement staff.
The intern will develop a plan and schedule for completing a Cartegraph Pavement and Infrastructure Management System (CPIMS) which captures the townships infrastructure inventory and its condition in electronic format. Captured information will be linked to the existing GIS system and used to create a 20 year capital improvement plan. This work will allow for targeted distribution of capital improvement funds and greatly enhance service provision within the community.
This opportunity will allow the intern to learn practical skills using a variety of electronic devices and technology platforms and provide valuable experience in infrastructure management. The Township Manager will supervise the intern.
The intern will update the Township's comprehensive plan accounting for new commercial developments. The intern will solicit public participation and input in the planning process through a multi-pronged communications strategy. Should time permit, the intern will assist with developing a records management system. The Township Community Development Coordinator will supervise the intern.
The intern will have two tasks. First, the intern will work with the City Manager and Solicitor to ensure all requirements are met regarding the sale of delinquent properties. Also, the intern will work with the City Manager and Code Enforcement Officer to create a list of all properties eligible for demolition and work to gain required demolition clearances. The intern will serve absentee landlords with Act 90 notices notifying the landlords of the impending demolition and their financial requirements to the city.
The intern will create a personnel handbook by reviewing existing personnel policy documents, researching model handbooks, and reviewing job descriptions. The Township Secretary will oversee the intern.
The intern will focus primarily on community development by identifying priority projects under the direction of the Borough Manager. From there, the intern will research and apply for grant funding for these projects. The intern will work on multi-municipal projects and grant applications with neighboring governments and councils of governments.
The intern will split their time between four projects. The intern will work with the Residential Development Officer to complete the necessary paperwork to remove any leans from development loans and file the paperwork with the appropriate court officer. This project will last approximately three weeks.
The intern will create a survey to determine the income of residents and execute survey in specific neighborhoods going door to door. This survey will be used to designate future funding for low to moderate income neighborhoods.
The intern will update a business district inventory completed in 2011. Assessment will include visual inspection, square footage calculations, owner confirmation, occupancy, and listing price. This survey will drive the review of ordinances and code enforcement within the district.
Lastly, the intern will work to digitize the City's code department documentation. This project should take one week to complete. All duties will be supervised by the City's Director of Community and Economic Development.
Project encompasses a variety of activities and technical work involved with the administration and enforcement of local building and health and safety codes. The intern wil conduct inspections and perform investigations in response to complaints received and take corrective action as needed. Intern will assist Code Enforcement Officer with letter writing, citation filing, and indexing complaints.
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Outcomes will be measured by the number of resolved complaints as well as effective preparation of property reports. Intern will be supervised by both the Code Enforcement Officer and City Administrator.
The intern will design and implement a technology-based platform to provide first responders with 'en-route' information about building access, construction method, and hazardous material information through laptops installed in emergency vehicles. The intern will work to customize the design of the platform, populate data fields, define settings, compile and enter existing data, gather additional data and design data collection forms, and establish procedures for accessing data. The intern will be supervised by the Fire Department President.
The intern will work with the township communications department on public awareness regarding MS-4 and storm water impacts on the community. This includes public involvement and participation in public hearings regarding MS-4. The intern will also update and maintain an inventory of all storm water discharge outlets.
The intern will work on drafting a new storm water ordinance and create a project list for developments utilizing low impact development practices.
The intern will assist with activities of the planning commission and zoning hearing board and with the retention of township records.
The Assistant Township Manager will supervise the intern.
The intern will work on digitizing important government documents dating back to the 1800's. Also, the intern will work on creating a recycling incentive program through RecycleBank or similar program. The program uses carts and bar code technology to track household recycling volume. Also, the intern would encourage local businesses to participate in the program. The intern will report to the CFO.
The intern will serve as a Food Security Liaison within a community and act as a project coordinator between government, citizen groups, and nonprofit organizations working to establish a community farm stand. Duties include scheduling meetings, representing government interests at meetings, research, social media campaigns, and monitoring the vitality of the stand once it is established. The project intends to provide a neighborhood access to fresh fruits and vegetables to food insecure residents.
The intern will work with a county transportation authority in the development of a marketing plan to promote and increase public transportation usage under the supervision of the Authority's Assistant Director. Intern will convene stakeholder meetings to identify underserved riders and public agencies. Part of the marketing plan includes updating and maintaining agency website and creating a photo database for future promotion efforts. Intern will assist with content for quarterly newsletter.
The intern will create an accounts receivable tracking system to process and track delinquent customer accounts related to sewage bill collections. The ideal intern will possess organization, database, and financial analysis skills and be comfortable working with councils of governments, municipal authorities, residents, and council.
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Usually when somebody talks about tree photography, they're about to show you vibrant, leafy, green-filled images that show you the majestic power and beauty of nature. That's apparently not how Italian street artist Never2501 rolls.
This compelling gallery by Never2501 features muted grays and browns and features a humanoid corpse put together out of nothing but dead trees, roots, grubs and branches. There were no screws or external tools used to create the corpse. The disturbing atmosphere of the gallery is accented by the autumn-assisted carpet of dead leaves, the Gothic architecture and sprawling staircase that the corpse's head is lying on.
Tree photography doesn't come much more morbid and depressing than this album, and I have a feeling that's the exact vibe that Never2501 was going for.


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I'm not your typical movie crier. Unlike most of my friends, I don't tend to cry at big romantic gestures or when anyone in a Nicholas Sparks movie dies. But there is one thing that will always get me, as well as most of the other people in the theater: killing an animal. I just can't. So this week, I quite literally have a pet peeve to discuss with Hollywood.
First things first, there's a big difference between an animal film in which one dies and a film that includes an animal just to kill it. This particular pet peeve does not apply to the likes of Homeward Bound or any Disney film ever. At least with those, I know to bring tissues and have an episode of Friends waiting for me when I get home. It's the movies that include a pet purely to kill it that really rub me the wrong way.
There's almost nothing I hate more than walking into an action film, or a horror film, and finding out that the protagonist has a dog. From then on out, I do nothing but spend the entire movie covering my eyes and waiting for the horrible moment when that dog is going to bite the dust, because it will happen. It always does.
Take I Am Legend, for example. Will Smith is the only member of his family to survive the Krippin Virus outbreak, and yet somehow, he has his dog, Samantha. They sleep together in a bathtub and the poor clueless animal still believes she can protect her idiotic owner, even when he drives her right into the middle of a fight. Surprise! She gets bitten by one of the freaky things — do I call them zombies or not? — and despite his attempts to save her, Samantha eventually turns and tries to bite him. Smith is forced to strangle her in a scene that absolutely wrecks me (and is way too long). I knew it was coming, and yet I couldn't emotionally prepare myself. It's a trap that movies often catch me in, and I don't appreciate it.


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Island Shores
Destination: Gulf Shores
Type: Condo/Villa
Number of Floors: 10
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Island Shores is a place where big-city fun meets the laid-back beach lifestyle, creating an ideal low-density gulf-front destination for a magnificent Alabama beach vacation.
Each of Island Shores' spacious Gulf Shores, Alabama vacation rentals come complete with comfortable furnishings, a chef-ready kitchen and a private balcony overlooking the amenity of all amenities—the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico and its shimmering aqua water. Watch the sunrise as the dolphins play in the calm morning waters, or enjoy a moonlit beach and waves that shine neon blue under the stars.
Gulf Shores weather makes it wonderful to be outside whether you are lounging in the large pool, strolling to Brewster's for an ice cream cone or playing a round of golf. Simply relaxing on the balcony with a book or surfing the web via Island Shores free wireless internet is another favorite pastime of many vacationers.
Plus, Island Shores' great location adjacent to downtown Gulf Shores makes it possible to shop the day away, slip n' slide at a water park or find your inner race car driver at The Track recreation center.
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Daniel K
posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 11:14 pm
Dear Dr. Muthen
What are plausible values of latent variables for? The values are simply factor scores? Then, in LGM, the values are individual intercept and slope values (like EB in HLM)?
Instead of latent means analysis, can we simply compare mean plausible values?
Thank you very much for your kind consideration.
Dan Kim
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, August 13, 2010 - 9:45 am
Plausible values are factor scores. I would not use factor scores as their means are not the same as latent variable means in a latent variable model.
Christoph Weber
posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 2:55 am
Dear Dr. Muthen,
I am using complex data (PISA). There are 5 plausible values for test scores in math and reading. I am estimating a path model, where reading is an indep. var and math is the dep. var.
I am using the type = imputation command in conjunction with the cluster, weight and complex command.
1.) Is it necessary to use 25 Data sets (i.e.: Dat1 = mathpv1, readpv1; Dat2 = mathpv1, readpv2; ...; Dat6 = mathpv2, readpv1, ...) or would it also be correct to use just 5 data sets (Dat1 = mathpv1, readpv1; Dat2 = mathpv2, readpv2, ...)?
2.) What would be when I further use multiple imputation for the other variables (x1 - x10) of the model? Are 5 data sets (mathpv1, readpv1, x1imput1, x2imput1, ...) enough? Or do I also have to create data sets for each combination of imputed values?
Best regards and thanks
Christoph Weber
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 1:08 pm
I think you need to direct this question to someone who is knowledgeable about the PISA data.
Christoph Weber
posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 2:48 pm
but is it correct to use type=imputation to analyse plausible values?
Christoph Weber
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 6:07 pm
Yes. And typically you would have imputed data sets where each includes all your latent variables (math and reading in your case). So you would have say 5 of those, not 5 for one of the latents and 5 for the other.
Christoph Weber
posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 6:12 am
Thanks, I have further another question.
I'm running a path model with the data.
My dependent variable (y) is a binary var. The other variables are continuous.
y ON x1 x2 x3 x4 x5;
x1 ON x2 x3 x4 x5;
x2 ON x3 x4 x5;
x3 ON x4 x5;
I use MLR Estimation and request the stdyx solution.
How are the Coeff. standardizes?
How are these stand. coeff. interpreted?
Is R� something like Pseudo R�?
And I don't get exp(b) - coefficients?
Christoph Weber
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, August 19, 2011 - 6:31 pm
Standardization is as usual, described in the UG - with the exception that with a categorical DV, the residual variance is either 1 (probit link) or pi-square/3 (logit link).
R-square uses the usual formulas and these same residual variances, as advocated by McKelvey and Zavoina (1975) and also in books on categorical data.
You should get exp(b), but if you don't, define them in Model Constraint as New parameters.
Christoph Weber
posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:37 am
Thanks for your help
Christoph Weber
Artur Pokropek
posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 2:07 am
I've got a little question. In DATA IMPUTATION command we could find option for rounding number of decimals for imputed continuous variables (ROUNDING=). But how to set the number of decimals for plausible values i.e. imputations for latent variable? When I put name of latent variable in rounding option (for instance ROUNDING = f1 (5); ) it does not work.
Thank You
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 8:59 am
There is no such option for plausible values.
posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 10:42 pm
Dear Dr. Muthen �G
I am doing analysis about bifactor. I want to get the plausible value of bifactor model. Can Mplus do that? I have
tried to add the plausible value code in the bifactor model. However, it doesn't work? Am I wrong or the Mplus can not do that�H
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, July 04, 2012 - 11:02 am
Please send the output and license number to
Jan Zirk
posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 6:14 pm
Dear Bengt or Tihomir,
In Asparouhov & Muthen (2010; Plausible Values for Latent Variables Using Mplus) you mention the plausible values (pvs) but when they are extracted from a categorical variable or a latent factor MPlus gives us mean median, SD and CI values; did you mean in Table 3 mean or median pvs?
Tihomir Asparouhov
posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 5:46 pm
Table 3 is the mean pvs, but the median will give the same result because the posterior distribution for the plausible value is normal in that particular example.
Jan Zirk
posted on Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 1:37 am
Thank you very much.
Maria Rasmusson
posted on Friday, May 03, 2013 - 1:09 am
Dear Dr Muth�n,
In one of my PhD studies I've made secondary analysis on Swedish PISA data. The SEM models were tested with Mplus using the maximum likelihood parameter estimator (MLR) with the two-level complex analysis type. PISA 2009 data was used.
When I performed the analysis I was not aware of the possibility to use all 5 plausible values offered for each student. Instead I used one of the plausible values and tested the models with each PV at a time and compared the five outputs (that did not differ much).
However, one of the anonymous reviewers of my manuscript informed me about the possibility to perform the testing of the CFA models and estimating the parameters using all the five PVs in Mplus in order to get correct standard errors (since group-differences are in focus).
How is this done? Should I use type=imputation as referred to above by Christoph? What will the input instruction look like when it is supposed to call for five different data files? Is it all done in one analysis?
Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Maria Rasmusson
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, May 03, 2013 - 8:23 am
Yes, use TYPE=IMPUTATION and you will get averaged estimates and correct SEs and chi-2 using all the imputations. See UG ex 11.8, part 2. You find the data, including the "implist" file on our website under the User's Guide examples.
Maria Rasmusson
posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 - 2:27 am
Tusen tack f�r hj�lpen!
Thanks a lot. It seems to work fine!
Best regards,
Thomas Rodebaugh
posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:32 am
hi there,
we're scratching our heads over this output message we've been getting:
*** ERROR in DATA IMPUTATION command
Unknown option:
are there circumstances under which even proper use of the plausible command would produce this error? or perhaps somehow we are using it incorrectly?
a slightly shortened version of our input file is below, in case that helps. any insight much appreciated! we've tried a number of permutations of the below, but keep getting the same message. we're using mplus 7.
data: file is informant2.dat;
variable: names are [quite a few];
IDVARIABLE = id;
usevariables are avfmps12 avfmps16 avfmps19 avfmps24 avfmps30
fmps12 fmps16 fmps19 fmps24 fmps30;
missing are avfmps12 avfmps16 avfmps19 avfmps24 avfmps30
fmps12 fmps16 fmps19 fmps24 fmps30 (-99);
categorical are fmps12 fmps16 fmps19 fmps24 fmps30;
analysis: estimator = BAYES;
model: [is a complicated factor structure]
PLAUSIBLE = hplau.dat;
SAVE = hplau2.dat;
output: TECH1 TECH8;
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 3:24 pm
PLAUSIBLE= is not an option in the DATA IMPUTATION command. This was changed in Version 7 to
in the SAVEDATA command. So the change is
FILE IS hplau.dat;
where 10 is the number of imputations. See the Version 7 User's Guide.
Thomas Rodebaugh
posted on Monday, July 01, 2013 - 2:21 pm
thanks, bengt! it works fine now. that will teach us to use version 7 while looking at the version 6 manual!
Hsien-Yuan Hsu
posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 9:17 pm
Dear Dr. Muthen,
I have a quick question regarding Ex 11.7.
Factor scores for the latent variables f1, f2, and f3 would be obtained and can be used in secondary analysis.
My question is that:
Do I need to include important background variables (pointing to indicators) for better estimated factor scores? Do you have any reference?
I appreciate your reply in advance!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 12:28 pm
If the factors are well-measured by several good factor indicators, you don't need to include background variables. See the special issues of JEBS and JEM on NAEP.
Dan Cloney
posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 5:45 am
I have been provided two datasets that include information on the same participants.
The first is a dataset with observations on a number of variables that include some missing values.
The second is a set of 5 plausible values for a proposed new latent indicator. There are plausible values for a subset of the participants observed in the first dataset.
Can you suggest the best approach to incorporate these into a single imputation analysis?
Should I estimate an arbitrary model with the first dataset, then manually add the PVs to the saved imputed datasets, and then estimate the final model?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 10:47 am
I don't know what to recommend here. It sounds like the first data set has more subjects than the second, but the second has more variables - the latent variable's plausible values. Not sure what the final modeling would be.
Dan Cloney
posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 2:52 pm
Hi Bengt,
Thank you for your response.
You are right, the first data set contains more subjects than the second. e.g., u11, u12, u13...u33 and 3000 subjects long, with some missing data.
The second data set contains fewer variables that the first: 5 PVs for one latent variable. e.g., f1_pv1...f1_pv5 and 2000 subjects long.
The final model is intended to be a growth model, that includes f1 as a (time-invariant) covariate.
Does that extra information give you any ideas?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 4:35 pm
I assume that the two datasets have some observed variables in common. And that you don't have the observed indicators of the f1 factor in either dataset.
Dan Cloney
posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 5:02 pm
That's right, the observed indicators of f1 do not exist in either data set.
The only element common to both data sets are the subject and cluster IDs.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 5:48 pm
Then I think all you can do is analyze the n=2000 subjects in common to the two data sets, merging the PV data sets with the n=2000 subset of the other data set to get those observed variables. Then use Type=Imputation data input.
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The angioplasty recovery period involves specific wound care instructions that patients will be required to respect. Usually, people who have just experienced an angioplasty surgery will remain in the hospital for one or two more days after the intervention, but the recovery treatment will be continued at home.
In recovery after angioplasty, patients will receive specific discharge information which includes instructions for driving, effort level, medication and other restrictions. Patients will need to avoid physical stress or prolonged sport activities for a maximum of two weeks after a delicate balloon angioplasty.
A complete understanding of how the recovery period from angioplasty works can only be achieved after learning about the stages of an angioplasty surgery. Before the intervention, the patient will be sedated with pain medicine. He can also receive blood thinning medicines from preventing the blood to clot. The first stage of an angioplasty is the incision performed near the groin. The second stage refers to the insertion of a catheter or flexible tube into an artery, through the hole of the incision. This tube will be directed by X-ray live pictures. The third stage consists of injecting dye into the body to accentuate blood flow through the arteries. The fourth stage will be moving a guide wire that allows the insertion of a balloon catheter into the blockage. In the end, the balloon is inflated and the blood vessels are opened to restore blood flow to the heart.
After an angioplasty surgery, the recovery period will begin in the hospital. Patients will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids that will flush away the dye from the body. In recovery from angioplasty, the patient will be required to keep his leg or arm straight because the feeling of numbness will persist a while. Before they are sent home, patients will be advised to report any abnormal feeling.
The recovery after angioplasty will continue at home. Lifestyles changes such as following a special diet, avoiding strenuous activity and reducing smoking are urgent measure for angioplasty patients. If a stent is inserted inside the body instead of a balloon, patients will receive an identification card with information that must be kept with them at all times. Because the stent is made out of metal, the first months after surgery will require weekly MRI scans. Bruises will appear in the area the catheter was inserted, which will feel sore for a couple of days. This area should be protected and if any signs of infection appear, the doctor must be consulted immediately.
The recovery from angioplasty should normally last a week. After that, the patient should be able to go back to his daily life routine. If the angioplasty was performed because of a heart attack, the surveillance period will be longer. The patient will also benefit from an angioplasty recovery program. The length of an angioplasty recovery period depends on the time prescribed by specialists, but it also depends on the patient's will to respect all instructions given by them.


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The aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a thorough engineering education combined with specialist Mechanical Engineering knowledge recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree. This ensures that graduates are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and enterprising spirit to perform professionally and ethically in the globally distributed world of engineering.
The course will:
· enable students to acquire an appreciation of the key elements of the Mechanical and Materials technologies
· introduce the core concepts of Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics and the behaviour of fluids
· give students confidence to undertake experimental work and critically analyse the data obtained
· offer the opportunity to examine sustainability and environmental issues and policies
· ensure students are literate in software enabled 3D mechanical design and Finite Element Analysis
· provide opportunities for students to apply for an industrial placement and utilise their University-based learning
· facilitate the development of management skills
· develop individuality through a year long project
· develop an entrepreneurial approach and appreciate how to convert an idea into a commercial venture
· enable students to acquire specialist Mechanical Engineering knowledge.
2015 Entry
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, check out the UCAS tariff conversion table via the UCAS website: www.ucas.com
International student language requirements and application guidance can be found at www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply
Those who do not meet the entry requirements may be offered an alternative course.
2015/6 | Home/EU | International |
Full time | £9,000 | - * |
Part time | - * |
2015/6 Fees for this course have not yet been agreed. As a guide please find below fees for last year.
2014/5 | Home/EU | International |
Full time | £8,900 | £10,700 |
Part time | £2,645 |
2015/6 Fees for this course have not yet been agreed. As a guide please find below fees for last year.
2013/4 | Home/EU | International |
Full time | £8,650 | £10,420 |
Part time # | £2,575 |
The University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships in addition to other financial support packages
These fees are applicable for new entrants in 2014/5. If you have any queries regarding the fees listed please contact 01902 323403
These fees are for the current academic year only. Any subsequent years may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.
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# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study
Mechanical Engineers may choose industrially based careers in research and development, design, or product development. The combination of engineering skills, design capability and management provides graduates of this course with a wide range of employment opportunities in technical environments across the world. Typical examples include the co-ordination of activities related to product and process design of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, and the management of projects in a wide range of technical environments.
The course enables graduates to attain management positions, with significant levels of responsibility within a relatively short time.
Graduates may also study for a research degree, MPhil/PhD, with the Department.
The transferable skills gained during the course, including: project management, group working, and analytical thinking, also enable a graduate to pursue careers in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring, and computing.
This course is accredited by the institute of Mechanical engineers. The course is accredited by the institution of Engineering and technology for intakes up to 2013/14 and it is currently being sought for the 2014/15 intake. Students entering directly into final year of the course should enquire as to the accreditation status.
All of our degrees have a common first year, allowing you to experience a range of subjects before deciding on the course you wish to follow. You will study Mathematics, and the underlying concepts of Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, and Production Engineering. You will undertake laboratory work; and utilise your new production knowledge to build and test a design.
In the second year, you will extend your knowledge of the engineering technologies and management, create design specifications, and become proficient in the use of a 3D CAD package. You will also learn the role and responsibilities of a professional engineer.
Following the second academic year, you are encouraged to undertake a placement year in industry, thereby improving your employment prospects and forming part of your record of professional development as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
In your final year, you will complete an individual project, further develop your integrative approach to designing electro-mechanical systems, develop global management skills, and learn how to convert an idea into a commercial venture.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
· design and synthesise mechanical engineering products including electro-mechanical systems, systems, and processes, and demonstrate an innovative approach to design realisation
· evaluate a range of solutions to engineering problems, drawn from a broad-based knowledge of engineering and technology specialities
· select and apply appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems in the analysis and synthesis of mechanical engineering systems
· contribute to teamwork effectively and ethically, addressing the prominent engineering, social, environmental, and commercial issues
· select and apply appropriate software packages for design, analysis, and synthesis applications and critically evaluate the results
· relate theory and practice, thereby facilitating the efficient realisation of viable mechanical engineering products and processes
The Department of Engineering specialises in the integration of the mechanical engineering and electrical/electronic engineering disciplines. The BEng Mechanical Engineering course reflects this emphasis and, in addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of the mechanical engineering subject, you will also gain experience of designing engineering systems that incorporate aspects of the mechanical and electrical/electronic technologies.
You will use industry-standard software. You will gain practical experience of equipment often supplied to the School ahead of industry, including two Direct Metal Laser Sintering machines, allowing complex mechanical components to be built from microscopic layers of metal powder. With one of very few machines in the UK capable of manufacturing titanium parts you will see how this advanced technology is used by the aerospace, motorsport, and other premium engineering sectors.
The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course is one of a small number of accredited courses that you can undertake as either a full-time or part-time (day-release) student, thus providing all graduates with equal recognition.
You will be taught by lecturers who have a wealth of industrial experience in an environment focused on working with, and supporting engineering and technology companies.
"I have worked in the Aerospace industry as a Structural Designer for the last 20 years. As an apprentice I attained an HNC in Metals Technology.
When I decided to move back into Higher Education it was not without some trepidation. I found the lecturers to be extremely helpful and their technical knowledge was extremely sound.
My interaction with the lecturers outside of the classroom has been very positive and has helped me to maintain my motivation.
I feel that every single module I have studied has enhanced my level of knowledge as an Engineer and will enhance my employability in the future.
The facilities provided by the University are fantastic and I have never found them lacking.
I feel very proud and privileged to be a student at the University of Wolverhampton and I would encourage anyone who is interested in Engineering to give serious consideration to the University of Wolverhampton."
Marcus Hayward
Marcus is a current student on the Mechanical Engineering course, and has previously worked for: Airbus; Airbus (North America); BAE Systems; British Aerospace; Boeing Aerospace Corporation; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Rolls-Royce Deutschland; and Rolls-Royce PLC.
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The Direct Group operates primarily in Australia and New Zealand, specialising in home shopping. The operations of the Group are managed from its fully owned warehouse and office premises built on 5.3 hectares of land in the northern suburbs of Sydney, Australia, and an international product sourcing and market research office is based in Henley, England. The Direct Group
Innovations Direct Pty Ltd 431 Warringah Road Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 ABN 29002899701.
Operating Companies The Group interests in operating companies are held through Interfine Holdings Pty Ltd, and at present they fall into the following areas of operation:
In the year 2006, Direct Group created the Australian fashion label Victoria Hill. Victoria Hill has made it their business to know real women. This wealth of experience ensures it delivers what she's looking for in quality basics, season after season. Victoria Hill's distinguishing attention to detail shines in all areas, so women can confidently buy the same size time after time knowing every garment is consistent. Each garment is carefully chosen, if it's not a fabulous must-have, then Victoria Hill won't offer it.
Innovations is a specialist general merchandise online and catalogue company operating in Australia and New Zealand. With over 2 million Australian and New Zealand customers through catalogue, showroom and Internet sales, Innovations offers a wide range of products for your home, garden, fitness, beauty, office, recreation and leisure.
The Fox Collection is Australia's premier needlework and craft catalogue. Thousands of needleworkers and crafters enjoy an exciting range of cross stitch, needlepoint, embroidery and latch hook designs. The Fox Collection also offers a huge range of scrapbooking, beading, jigsaws and other crafts and hobbies. With over 10 years in the craft industry, The Fox Collection's goal is to provide high quality products at affordable prices.
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EXPO Channel is one of Australia's leading Television Direct Marketing mediums with a reach of over 3.1 million people via Digital Free to Air, satellite and cable. Utilised by all the leading direct sale advertisers in Australia, EXPO has provided positive results for its clients across a wide range of products and services and continues to go from strength to strength.
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A great way to experience a spirit's nuances is by pairing it with food. Chefs are beginning to take note, and spirit-pairing dinners are rivaling wine-pairing meals as fun opportunities to savor and learn about your favorite beverages. Last Saturday at Red Star Tavern and Roast House in Portland, Ore., beverage director Christine Schuman paired five courses with bourbons and rye from the Sazerac family in honor of the Kentucky Derby. Also in Portland, caterer Jenn Louis of Culinary Artistry teamed with the House Spirits Distillery team on Sunday for a "spring ginner," matching five dishes with cocktails made from Aviation Gin and fresh produce.
You can follow suit at home with your own spirit-pairing dinner. A good place to start is by locating characteristics of the tipple and choosing foods that compliment them—for instance, Red Star chef Tom Dunklin's halibut sashimi with jalapeno highlighted the spiciness of Sazerac Rye. For cocktails, consider what foods would match well with different mixers. Aviation mixologist Ryan Magarian's classic-inspired, citrusy Sparkling Gin Daisy (see recipe below) went perfectly with the Dungeness crab and scallop at Culinary Artistry.
For more ideas, check out the cocktail recipes in "Drink Your Way Through the Farmers Market" in the May/June Imbibe—use their fruit and veggie elements as pairing cues. Just be sure to keep alcohol portions under control for multi-course dinners, or you'll be pairing Alka Seltzer with aspirin the day after. —Shoshanna Cohen
The Aviation Sparkling Gin Daisy
1 1/2 oz. gin
1/4 oz. orange curaçao
1/2 oz. simple syrup
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes
Tools: shaker, strainer
Glass: cocktail
Garnish: orange peel
Combine all ingredients with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
Strain into a glass. Sparkle with one ounce prosecco and garnish with orange peel.
Recipe from Ryan Magarian, Aviation Gin
Welcome to Imbibe Magazine's between-issues look at liquid culture with drink recipes, news and more. From coffee to cocktails, Imbibe celebrates your world in a glass.
Friday, May 11, 2007
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- Anonymous said...
i know it's not very original, but my favorite spirits-food pairing is vanilla ice cream with homemade bourbon-caramel sauce and a snifter of a good chewy bourbon. of course, a dram of good single-malt with a rich, truffled beef tenderloin is a close 2nd.
- jem said...
I love any kind of lemon cocktail (lemondrops, limoncello) with my greens--a spring/summer salad (arugula, pine nuts, berry vinagrette) or asparagus or grilled artichokes. Basically I like a cocktail at lunch.
- Anonymous said...
Great cocktail ideas. Thanks. you may also check this cocktail recipes:)
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I'm no psychic like Zora. And I've never been poised in the mercenary position while the sun setted (it's SET, Melissa!) in Cannes (sounds like Evan's can of worms -- or Melissa's way, as in James Caan), but I'd bet a supersize order of Evan's french fries that women everywhere who saw Monday night's ''Joe Millionaire'' were dying inside.
Yes, even Sarah's costars from her oeuvre of bondage flicks. After all, something changed: Everyone involved suddenly seemed, omigosh, human!!! Yes, finally there was less of Evan telling us what a doof he is and more of him just being a doof. Less gossip among the smoking sirens and longer dates. And all this magic just before Valentine's Day! Oh, Fox, you are so savvy, you network, you.
If Melissa is still wondering if Evan has flaws, she should watch Monday night's episode, which was positively flaw-full. When Evan is nervous, he talks about toenails and makes Freudian slips about medical trivia. There's Nervous-Because-He-Doesn't-Like-Her Evan, responding to ''Little Sister'' Melissa's display of cleavage and tightie-whities by discussing superglue's salve purposes. And there's Nervous-Because-He-Does-Like-Her Evan, asking Zora, ''Where did you buy your breasts?'' For all his talk about being unflapped, that was one of the first times I've actually seen Evan a little awed and unnerved. He was almost spontaneous!
Then there were the beautiful delusions. There was Zora's proclamation that she would not kiss Evan because she did not want him to be making out with all the girls at once. Zora, why do you think we Americans watch these shows? For the educational commentary from Paul the Butler? Melissa also seemed a bit deranged, describing herself as someone who doesn't make the first move and then, seconds later, practically pushing her way into Evan's pants. There is not enough room in this paragraph, let alone the world, to discuss Sarah's delusions.
Sarah creeped me out even before I saw her tied up on a couch with sorority sisters. I mean, she made that hotel seem like the damned Overlook from ''The Shining.'' She says she's not a big seductress. Yeah, I guess unless she has her masking tape on hand. She says her type is not ''rough around the edges.'' Perhaps it's just sex she likes that way. My favorite was when she said, ''You don't have to think somebody's really fabulous all the time.'' Of course you don't, especially if you feel at home at the hotel and practically have the word GOLDDIGGER branded on your forehead.
Yet, flaws and delusions are just great. Especially when they're detailed. Zora's dream that Evan was telling her his name was ''John C.''...well, let me read into that: Zora fancies herself Charlotte from ''Sex and the City'' and has repressed anxiety about Evan's lack of brains. So she was granting an unconscious wish that Evan was more like John Corbett, whose heart was broken on ''Sex.'' Or maybe she was thinking of John C. Reilly, who has made a brilliant career out of playing average, intensely likeable guys in film. Whatever.
In the end, Evan isn't a white knight. He's just a guy who is naïve enough to go crying to the producer at 3:30 in the morning. And Sarah isn't some crazy porn star. She's just a 330-population-town girl with no qualms about putting out if it means getting to ride in a jet again.
And Zora. Now I agree with Evan that she's a mystery. One second she's like this Amish fairy princess, and the next I don't blame Melissa and Sarah for being annoyed with her. But now that there are three people here, instead of two warpath singles and an oaf, I care. Sure, I have laughed before (oh, the sexy subtitles!) and I have rolled my eyes (the early catfight over the gowns in episode 1), but now the game feels serious. Well, okay, as serious as a ratings-driven reality TV show can really be.