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posted on Friday, September 17, 2010 - 12:43 pm
Is it a problem if CFI and TLI are greater than 1 in an EFA? Or if RMSEA is exactly 0?
There don't seem to be any other issues with the EFA model - i.e., residual variances are all +ve, loadings look as expected, etc.
Thanks in advance again!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, September 17, 2010 - 2:46 pm
Please send your output and license number to
Miranda Vervoort
posted on Monday, October 11, 2010 - 6:40 am
I have the same problem with my path models. CFI is exactly 1 and the TLI is greater than 1.
What can I do about this?
Thank you in advance!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, October 11, 2010 - 6:52 am
TLI can be greater than one. It sounds like your model is just-identified with zero degrees of freedom. In this case, model fit cannot be assessed.
Miranda Vervoort
posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 12:40 am
I don't think that is the problem. The chi-square test of model fit indicates a value of 31.339 with 33 degrees of freedom and the number of free parameters is 64.
But does these high values of CFI/TLI indicate that there are problems with my model?
I don't get any errors and the findings are highly in line with the theoretical expectations.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 11:37 am
From what you say the p-value for chi-square must be very large which like CFI and TLI points to a well-fitting model.
Michaela Sokoliov�
posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 3:04 am
Hello ;)
I would desperately need your help and appreciate any of your suggestions ;)
I used EFA (after running CFA to confirm 2factors structure of my guestionnaire � that was rejected) for my data (N = 213, items 11) and I got:
3 factors: df = 25; x2 = 19.890; p = .7525; CFI = 1.000; TLI = 1.022; RMSEA = .000
4 factors: df = 17; x2 = 9.730; p = .9145; CFI = 1.000; TLI = 1.046; RMSEA = .000
3 factors model seems to be more appropriate to me but... I have no clue how to report this (if I reject the model with 4 factors). Both models should be acceptable according to statistics or??? I�ve already read, that�s no problem if TLI is higher than 1.
I�m really thankful in advance 
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 10:05 am
Once you get a p-value greater than .05 you should stop. So three factors would seems best. You should also use theory to support this decision.
Michaela Sokoliov�
posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 11:11 am
Thanks a million ;)
Yeah, theory is supportive but I wanted to hint as statistic reason as well. So if this is enough I�m fine with it.
thank you again
posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 2:28 pm
I am in a similar situation, after an EFA with binary variables: RMSEA = 0.000, CFI and TLI greater than 1.00. Chi-squared stats are good, and the fit works theoretically. From this thread, it sounds like this is fine, but I'd love a reference if you have one!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 3:03 pm
Please send the output and your license number to
. CFI cannot be greater than one.
posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 3:22 pm
Hello - sorry, my mistake, CFI = 1.00, TLI slightly larger than 1.00.
I am using MPlus at a computer lab at the University of Michigan (where I am a full-time student), not sure about obtaining the license number
Stephen Teo
posted on Monday, February 04, 2013 - 5:03 pm
My CFI = 1.000 TFI = 1.004
My Chi-sq = 1.939, df=3 and p = 0.5851
Is there an issue with this model?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, February 04, 2013 - 6:08 pm
You probably have low correlations and/or low sample size so not much power to reject
TFI >1 should be rounded to 1.
posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 6:15 pm
Hello Dr. Muthen,
Is it concerning to have a CFI=1.00 and RMSEA=0.00? (I am using MLR). It does not appear that there are any issues with model identification. I ran the same model in EQS, and while the standardized path betas and factor loadings were nearly equivalent, the CFI=0.991 and RMSEA=0.023.
Thank you.
posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 6:19 pm
Hi Dr. Muthen,
Sorry - please disregard the previous post, I figured out the issue. Thank you.
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Measuring Function Execution Time
Why would you want to measure the execution time of a function call? There could be several reasons:
- You want to improve the speed of your code, measuring how much faster it is since the previous version
- You want to compare two implementations of the same functionality with regards to speed
The Basic Way
The most basic way to measure function execution time is to use the function tc in the module timer. An example is shown below:
1> timer:tc(lists, seq, [1,10]). {5,[1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10]} 2>
This tells us that generating the list with integers from 1 to 10 using the lists module took 5 microseconds (that's micro, not milli).
Making It More Useful
The tc function is already quite useful, but generally function execution times vary depending on different circumstances. In most cases it is external ones, such as garbage collection, io operations etc. To get a more stable view of the performance of your function, a simple helper function is easy to write:
test_avg(M, F, A, N) when N > 0 -> L = test_loop(M, F, A, N, []), Length = length(L), Min = lists:min(L), Max = lists:max(L), Med = lists:nth(round((Length / 2)), lists:sort(L)), Avg = round(lists:foldl(fun(X, Sum) -> X + Sum end, 0, L) / Length), io:format("Range: ~b - ~b mics~n" "Median: ~b mics~n" "Average: ~b mics~n", [Min, Max, Med, Avg]), Med. test_loop(_M, _F, _A, 0, List) -> List; test_loop(M, F, A, N, List) -> {T, _Result} = timer:tc(M, F, A), test_loop(M, F, A, N - 1, [T|List]).
With this function we get both the minimum, the maximum, the median and the average execution time:
2> test_avg(lists, seq, [1,10], 10000). Range: 2 - 7824 mics Median: 3 mics Average: 4 mics 3 3>
The function returns the median execution time, since it is the best way to dodge the large numbers (in this case 7824) that are exceptions to the normal execution time.
Using this function or just timer:tc/3 you can easily measure execution time for functions in the Erlang shell. Very useful!
As an exercise, add a metric for the first iteration and not including the first iteration in the range, median, and average calculations. First Iteration metrics are necessary in some systems to examine the effects of OS caching, runtime caching, compiler optimizations, first-time memory allocation, and garbage collection. Many times, you will find that it is the first iteration that is the outlying data point in your benchmarks.
Shell Profiling
Here's a fun version (pun not intended) of the same function ready to paste into the shell. It's using variables named with the prefix TC_ to prevent shadowing in the shell, and will be bound to the variable TC:
TC = fun(TC_M, TC_F, TC_A, TC_N) when TC_N > 0 -> TC_L = tl([begin {TC_T, _Result} = timer:tc(TC_M, TC_F, TC_A), TC_T end || _ <- lists:seq(1, TC_N)]), TC_Min = lists:min(TC_L), TC_Max = lists:max(TC_L), TC_Med = lists:nth(round((TC_N - 1) / 2), lists:sort(TC_L)), TC_Avg = round(lists:foldl(fun(TC_X, TC_Sum) -> TC_X + TC_Sum end, 0, TC_L) / (TC_N - 1)), io:format("Range: ~b - ~b mics~nMedian: ~b mics ~nAverage: ~b mics~n", [TC_Min, TC_Max, TC_Med, TC_Avg]), TC_Med end.
Advanced Profiling
For more advanced profiling tools please see the Profiling chapter in the Erlang Efficiency Guide.
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Capping a 36-week voyage from Earth to Mars, the Curiosity spacecraft landing was one of the most complicated ever attempted.
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January 30, 2013
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- Datsun appoints TBWA Worldwide as its global agency toward launch in 2014
- To introduce the first product of the new line-up in mid-2013; vehicles to go on sale in the 2014 model year
YOKOHAMA, Japan (January 30, 2013) -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the selection of TBWA Worldwide as the global agency of record for the Datsun brand. In March 2012, Nissan announced that the Datsun brand would return to usher in modern, reliable and accessible products for optimistic, up-and-coming customers in high-growth markets. Embodying this aspiration, and equipped with modern technology to assure an engaging driving experience, Datsun vehicle sales will commence in India, Indonesia and Russia in 2014.
The selection of its global agency marks an important step in the Datsun brand's development as it nears the launch of the first new vehicles.
"Datsun" was the name of the Japanese brand that was marketed worldwide from the early years of Nissan throughout the company's rapid growth in the early 1970s and its globalization in the 1980s. Generations of customers coveted the contemporary styling, modern engineering, durability and reliability of Datsun vehicles. The Datsun brand was phased out from 1981, and after this the Nissan name was used as the company expanded globally.
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Datsun will introduce the first product of the new line-up in mid-2013, and the first vehicles will go on sale in the 2014 model year.
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Datsun History:
1914 Masujiro HASHIMOTO's Kwaishinsha Motor Works (1911-26) completes "DAT Car"
1926 Kwaishinsha and Jitsuyo Jidosha merge into "DAT Jidosha Seizo"
1932 DAT Jidosha Seizo launches the first "Datsun" cars
1933 Yoshisuke AIKAWA acquires Datsun business and establishes Nissan Motor Co.
1935 Inaugurates Yokohama Plant, Japan's first mass manufacturing plant with the first "Datsun 14"
1958 A class win in the Australian Rally, the world's toughest endurance rally with the "Datsun 210"
1958 Begins exporting "Datsun 210" to the U.S.
About Datsun:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the return of the Datsun brand, Nissan's third global brand, alongside Nissan and Infiniti, in March 2012. Datsun will provide a sustainable motoring experience to optimistic up-and-coming customers in high-growth markets. Datsun represents 80 years of accumulated Japanese car-making expertise and is an important part of Nissan's DNA. Datsun vehicles will start sales in India, Indonesia, and Russia from 2014.
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There are many character sets that are designed to indicate the exact pronunciation of words. IPA is touted by many, but it tries to serve all languages and thus serves none. Asians have a pronunciation set assigned to English writing. They also have one assigned to Asian spellings using Roman letters. Languages other than English need special sounds we do not use.
The symbols in traditional dictionaries use markings over vowels and represent consonants with standard alphabet letters. That is the way I learned to pronounce, as most of us probably did. These vowel symbols are hard to keyboard. I keep a table from which I cut and paste when I must use them.
I suppose I am slow to learn, but who would have guessed that clicking on a pronounced word in a Good Word post gives the Good Doctor's set of pronunciation symbols. Most of them are letters from the alphabet but not all. I have spent some time studying them and they do a good job, as one would expect from the source. I just wonder why no one told me about it when I have asked about it several times. If you were also looking, you have found it.
I still want a complete set of symbols that are all from the twenty six letters of the alphabet, minus a few unneeded ones like c, q and perhaps w. For example, the Good Doctor uses "ah" for the "a" in father. I have been working on such a set for a long time but I am never satisfied. I keep changing it.
In the final analysis, the task may be fruitless. One can only apply symbols to words. Words are not all pronounced alike by everyone. I would be loath to eliminate variations in speech for the sake of a standard set of symbols. People wouldn't use them anyway.
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Re: Pronunciation Characters
I generally agree, but the pronunciation is first for scholars. A modified set should be used for children's dictionaries. To me the location of the accent is often most important, since it can change a lot. Compare the American station-ae'ry to British stae'tionry. As you point out, I'm not sure my typing there is copacetic.
Re: Pronunciation Characters
In many languages the placement of the stress can not only change, but changes the entire meaning of a word.
Russian, for example has many such. "Uzhe" and "uZHE" are spelled the same. The former means "narrower," the latter, "already."
Here is one suggestion for a standardized pronunciation guide.
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Continuing our efforts to support Veterans
Throughout 2015, the Iowa Jaycees have been working with various community partners to learn how we can better support Veterans in our communities. On this Veterans Day, we are excited to announce that this effort will continue in 2016 through a pilot program with Paws & Effect, a Des Moines, Iowa-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises, trains, and places service dogs with military veterans and others.
"The development of a statewide relationship between the Jaycees and Paws & Effect is one that will yield many benefits to both organizations," said Raymond Ropa, a Cedar Rapids Jaycees member, himself a veteran. "Now, veterans have another resource to welcome them as a service dog team, helping remove the obstacles to access and making for a smooth integration into the community."
Local Jaycee chapters will work directly with service dog recipients, providing support through the "Passport to Civic Leadership" program, empowering each veteran to take an active role in both improving themselves and their communities. Additionally, funds raised through Paws & Effects' annual July fund-raiser, "Tables & Tails," will be used to provide community classes about service dogs and access rights. During the event, business owners contribute a portion of one day's proceeds.
"Business owners, managers, and employees are often at the front lines of protecting the rights of service animal handlers," said Erin Flage, 2016 State President-Elect. "When you see a trained animal working in a restaurant, retail business, or office space, you can rest assured the business knows the law."
Read the full Press Release.
Self-Assessment for the Year
The end of the year is a great time to take a look back at how you performed during the previous year. Did you meet most of your personal and professional goals? What did you do that worked out well and what could be improved upon? Using this information can help your prepare for the upcoming year and help you better understand how to most effectively use your valuable time. Here are a few tips that will help you focus and get the most out of your self-assessment.
- Study your successes. If you're like most folks, you've already done some analysis on the goals that you didn't accomplish. Instead of drowning yourself in what you could have done differently, spend more time looking at what you did right. It will help you in the next step.
- Have a plan for your evaluation. It's not enough to simply make a list and check off what you did well versus what could be improved. Make notes about the specific successes and look for patterns and processes you can apply to upcoming projects.
- Admit your mistakes. To avoid repeating past difficulties you have to understand what you can improve on. Having a sense of the mistakes you made during the year will assist you in analysing and planning better solutions if these challenges arise again during 2015.
- Be objective about yourself. Remember, you are the only person who will be reading this self-assessment – unless you choose to share it. Thus, there's no value in embellishing your accomplishments. Be honest about your progress and you will begin with a truer overall evaluation.
- Look for new connections. Think about local expertise in the areas you need to improve, then go out and make the connections. You set yourself up to learn some new skills, and you directly address your biggest areas of need.
Taking the time to review 2014 from your perspective can go a long way to ensuring an even better 2015. Using December as a time period to review the previous year will help you prepare in advance for the New Year, and help you hit the ground running in January.
Do you have any suggestions to share regarding self-assessment? Your idea could help your fellow Jaycees – so share them! Our Facebook and Twitter pages are always open.
Your Thanksgiving Primer – Fun Facts You Should Know
As we move towards the end of 2014, we come to the beginning of some folk's favorite time of year – holiday party season! As active young citizens, we know how to logistically plan and execute a great event. But once the decorations are up, the food has been ordered, and the guest list finalized, how do you make sure that you're on top of your best mingling game? The answer is simple – have a few key holiday facts ready to go as conversation starters. Not only will you build on your reputation as a knowledgeable person of obscure facts, but you may end up as the highlight of the social evening.
Here's a few easy to remember facts about Thanksgiving to get you started:
- The first t.v. dinner was introduced in 1953 when Swanson ordered too many frozen turkeys…about 26 tons worth. In true crisis management solution mode, they cut the turkeys into slices, added some trimmings, repackaged, and presto – dinners that would change our society.
- Benjamin Franklin unsuccessfully lobbied for the turkey as America's national bird. In comparison to the bald eagle, Franklin noted that the turkey was a, "much more respectable bird." Probably not as good eating, though.
- While Black Friday may be retail's biggest day, merchants are not alone. National plumbing giant Roto-Rooter reports the day after Thanksgiving as their busiest time of the year. The connection is fairly obvious.
- Only male turkeys, called toms, gobble. Female turkeys, named hens, are more inclined to cackle.
- Approximately 280 million turkeys are sold for Thanksgiving. This equates to about 7 billion pounds of meat with a total costs in the neighborhood of $3 billion.
As you sit down with family and friends this holiday, remember to appreciate how fortunate we are to be involved with an organization that not only improves us as individuals, but also works to build a better future for all in our community. Take a moment to be thankful for 2014 and look ahead to a brighter 2015…and don't be afraid to drop a few interesting Thanksgiving facts.
What do you have planned for the Thanksgiving holiday? Are you spending it with friends? Family? An intimate gathering or a big party? We want to hear about your plans on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Why Be a Jaycee?
Recruiting can seem like a challenging endeavor for anyone coming up through the Junior Chamber ranks. When we look at recruiting, we need to think about how we ourselves may purchase the things we hold dear in life. In other words, what is the value versus the cost. In order to understand this, let's break it down a little.
Costs of Joining the Jaycees:
- Membership Dues – This is typically the first cost we encounter, and in recruiting, we often believe it is the hardest to overcome. However, if we look at common consumer spending habits across the United States for people within the 18-40 demographics, nothing could be farther from the truth. At an average of $50.00 annually, membership costs are significantly lower than what the demographic pays monthly in phone bills, coffee, eating out or bar nights, etc. Why do all of these seem more essential than a Jaycee membership?
- Time Commitments – This is one that comes as potential members know the organization (or at least think they know the organization), or they might know current active members in the organization. How many of us have posted about how stressed we are about an upcoming project, a board position, or other? Many times, people perceive the "work" and "time" as much more significant than it is, or at least has to be.
- Other Financial Costs – This can include events, conventions, donations, etc. Again, these costs are all voluntary, but can lead to an expanded Jaycee experience.
Value of Joining the Jaycees:
- Networks – Whether personal or professional, the networks within the Jaycee family should be valued above the cost of membership alone. There is something powerful to know that you are in an organization that crosses international borders, with more than 220,000 members globally. Getting involved helps us to create these connections, and build lasting friendships.
- Training – The type of training that the Junior Chamber provides can be a very costly endeavor in the professional world. Don't believe me? Google "Leadership Training" or "Project Management Training" and see for yourself.
- New Experiences – Ever had the chance to meet the President of the United States or a Fortune 500 company? What about learning about other cultures? Traveling? Running Projects? The opportunities and experiences that you can get through membership are limitless!
These are just a few examples of the benefits of joining the Junior Chamber movement. When we look at recruiting we need to remember our own purchasing behavior, and we can get a pretty good idea by asking a single question: Does the product have enough value to overcome the cost? Current members and alumni will be the first to tell you that our product (membership) value far exceeds the cost! To be effective in recruiting, we need to demonstrate the benefits of membership. We can start working together here. How have the Jaycee impacted your life? Share your story!
Interview with an Entrepreneur
If you've ever wanted to move on from your nine to five job, and chase the dream of starting your own business, there's some great motivation in an article from senior writer Catherine Clifford at Entrepreneur.com. She recently interviewed John Schnatter, the founder and CEO of global pizza giant Papa John's about how he got started, the best ways to motivate employees, and what it takes to create a culture of entrepreneurship.
Happy Fourth of July
The stars on the original American flag were in a circle so all the colonies would appear equal.
Benjamin Franklin proposed the turkey as the national bird, but was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson who pushed for the bald eagle.
The first official Fourth of July party was held at the White House in 1801.
Firecrackers were a big part of the early Independence Day celebrations. The horses were not amused.
July 4th only became a national holiday in 1941.
Almost 90% of American homes have an outdoor grill.
Over 150 million hot dogs are consumed on July 4th alone.
About 700 million pounds of chicken are purchased in the week leading up to the holiday.
July 4th is the biggest beer-selling holiday of the year.
Americans spend about $11 million on popsicles to enjoy during the celebration.
Approximately 41 million Americans will spend the holiday at other people's homes.
The US imports about $3.6 million of American flags each year, most from China.
One out of eight signers of the Declaration of Independence went to Harvard.
The total population of the United States in 1776 was about 2.5 million.
There are more than 14,000 fireworks displays across the country every July 4th.
Global Trends in Human Capital
The global consulting firm, Deloitte recently published a comprehensive study entitled, Global Human Capital Trends 2014: Engaging the 21st Century Workforce that, "…reveals the findings of a global survey of more than 2,500 business and HR leaders from 90+ countries – one of the largest talent management surveys of its kind. The survey results paint a clear picture of the challenges and opportunities organizations face in cultivating the talent needed to grow."
The information provided by Deloitte is broken down into easily useable sections including:
Relative urgency of human capital trends
Readiness for human capital trends
Top 5 human capital trends
Capability gap by human capital trend
Capability gap drill down
Respondent demographics
Users can check out the demographic profile of the companies that participated in the survey, and leverage the information to evaluate and plan within their own businesses. As an organization dedicated to the personal and professional growth of its members, the Jaycees are committed to learning and understanding the latest trends to assist in this personal development.
As you check out the wealth of information that Deloitte included in its report, do not miss the Top 10 Findings – a breakdown of the key survey results, with additional analysis by the survey authors. For example, here is Finding 1: Leadership, retention, HR skills, and talent acquisition are the top global trends in perceived urgency. These sound very similar to the skills an individual can learn through the Jaycee trainings and chapter resources.
We would like to hear your thoughts on the future. Share on our Twitter and Facebook pages what you think will be the most critical skills for young professionals as they enter an increasingly complex workforce.
What Does Your Workspace Clutter Say About You?
Every office has one: the guy or gal that always seems to be just a step or two behind, frazzled, messy and has a workspace that's cluttered. This co-worker could be producing the most amazing work and still, their reputation is going to remain as the messy, unorganized peer. Is that person lacking organizational skills?
If your desktop hasn't seen the light of day in a while, you might want to consider improving your organizational skills – not only for your own sanity, but to start doing damage control on your poor office reputation. Getting started is the hardest part and this is where the seasoned vets at the Jaycees come in.
First, you need to physically organize your space. Every paper on your desk should have a home, whether that home is a folder, filing cabinet or outbox. Have any Post-it notes that have lost relevance long ago? Trash 'em. Any crumbs or coffee cup rings on your workspace? Clean it ASAP. Once these tasks are complete, it will be a little easier to think.
Next, it's necessary to get to the root of the problem: why are you so darn messy? Are you lacking in time management skills? If this is the case, be sure to allocate yourself just a few minutes every day to help you keep a clean space.
Finally, it's time to delve into your digital disorder. If you haven't been diligently deleting unimportant interoffice emails (ahem, reply alls) or work-related items that are no longer important, it is time to clear that clutter as well. This will help cut down on time when you actually need to find something in your inbox. And this is where you can get the extra time you need to organize daily! Funny how things work, right?
Just remember that you are not decluttering just because it isn't easy on the eyes. Improving your organizational skills will undoubtedly help you in the workplace AND it will give your co-workers and boss a much better impression (hello, promotion!). Do you have any organizational tips of your own? Visit our Facebook or Twitter pages and let us know!
Improving Leadership Skills through Education
As members of a professional organization like the Jaycees, we tend to cultivate different skills through our social interactions with each other and in the workplace. However, is there a certain point we reach that we can no longer just count on these interactions to improve our skills? While we one never stops improving, one of the most effective ways to improve leadership skills is through education.
What is your leadership style? The best way to start improving your leadership skills is to understand the best way for you to lead. There are many quizzes out there that can help evaluate your dominant skills and determine how they help or hinder your leadership abilities. (Educate yourself here to find out the areas in which you need assistance.)
Learn more about communication. We don't doubt that most Jaycee members are able to effectively communicate with one another, but how do you fare on providing one-on-one communication? Are you able to take nonverbal cues from peers/coworkers/team members that could influence your effectiveness as a leader? Communication is key when it comes to becoming a better leader so make sure that you are aware of what is required of you.
Be motivating. How do great leaders get their team to spring into action? Motivational leadership, that's how! Check out some great tips to help yourself learn a little more about how to inspire those you lead here.
Consider continuing education. If you are interested in making a career out of being a great leader, perhaps you should consider furthering your education, With an additional bachelor's degree or a master's degree, one can become a ninja-level leader.
One great thing about being a member of the Jaycees is that we never stop learning, whether we simply listen and learn from our peers or we take the time to fine-tune the skills that we wish to improve. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Jaycee, contact us today!
Building Blocks: How Large Does Your Network Need to Be?
You've heard it before and you'll hear it again – "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Of course, your network can't make up for lack of knowledge or capability, but they can help get you an interview when you might otherwise not. While building a network, it's important to keep in mind that it's the quality of the connections you make that matter – not the quantity.Your network should and will continue to grow as long as it is beneficial to you – however, handing out business cards at any chance you get will earn you no favors down the road. Here are some simple guidelines to follow to keep increasing your network with quality industry professionals:
Do something nice for someone in your network at least once a week. Yup, being nice is a way to increase your network. But how do you grow your network if you focus on the people that you already know, you ask? It's simple! People talk and if you do enough selfless acts (we're not talking moving mountains here – more like bringing in donuts, passing along a job opportunity to someone that may be a fit, exceeding expectations on deadlines, etc.) for others, it will become apparent and those people will remember you when speaking with others in their network. Do unto others, right?
Make an effort to meet new people in your industry at least once a month. Again, you're hearing us right – just once a month. It could be as simple as attending your local Jaycee chapter meetings, a business-women networking event, an entrepreneur meetup group or more. Not only does this give you the opportunity to enjoy after-hours time with your peers, you also are getting your name and face out there while enjoying a nice night out.
Maintain existing relationships. Ok, so this final bit of advice is a mixture of the first two but important nonetheless. Making contacts is important, but it's really just the tip of the iceberg. Cultivating those relationships will show that you are invested in them, giving you the benefit of the doubt when an opportunity arises. Remember that it is the tortoise that wins the race, not the hare.
Networking is all about building relationships not increasing the amount of connections you have on LinkedIn. Would you honestly put yourself out there of an industry professional that you know nothing about other than their business card credentials? Be in the forefront of everyone's mind for the right reasons. Not a member of the Jaycees? You're missing out on a great opportunity to create some meaningful networking connections! Visit our website to find out more about our organization and how to join.


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We've got good news and bad news.
For months and months and months, Big Oil has been trying to weaken a rule that says if you're an oil and gas company and you make a deal, you have to publish what you pay.
Why do we care? Because this rule will help make sure that billions of dollars stop ending up in the pockets of corrupt officials and instead get used to help the world's poorest people pull themselves out of poverty.
So you and tens of thousands of ONE members across the country added your name to our petition and urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to stop being bullied by Big Oil and release a strong rule right away.
The bad news first: The SEC still hasn't issued the rule.
The good news? It's now officially on the calendar – but likely won't be addressed until early 2015.
Now that we've got a new target date, we're figuring out our next steps. But we wanted to make sure you heard the news AND can stay on top of all the upcoming actions and updates.
We're creating a special Mobile Action Team just for members like you to get special messages on Big Oil and this rule. We won't bug you too much – just occasional messages to start.
So text BIG OIL to 877877 on your mobile phone and we'll make sure you get added to this special list or sign up with our form right here.
Thanks for joining the fight. Stay tuned for next steps.


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Best Of :: Bars & Clubs
Named after the greatest wine expert of all time, Bacchus Secret Cellar brings the vino-sampling experience to remarkable heights. Most notable is the wine-tasting bar that, thanks to their wine-preservation system, offers more than 60 vintages at any given time. Tastings are available in four sizes: taste, half-glass, full glass and flight. Single tastes range from $1 to $19, welcoming any budget. Newbies can choose from 18 preselected flights, and connoisseurs are welcome to pick their own. Decorated in an Ancient Greece theme (naturally), the space that isnt devoted to the bar holds an impressive array of bottles.
Lets just sayand why not?that as younger person, you were in a seven-piece rock band: two guitars, bass, drums, vocals and a horn line, all amplified, all played at high volume. After being kicked out of every members garage by either an angry mother, or a cop at the behest of an angry neighbor, you ended up finding a home in the garage of your drummer, where the seven of you, gear included, packed into a cluttered, cold, wet space that you shared with a washer and dryer, as well as a broken-down, rusted-out 1973 Buick. Oh, how you pined for a decent practice space. Too bad you didnt know about Gemini Studios. Its a 24-hour lockoutmusician lingo for a building where you can practice whenever the hell you want toowned and operated by Cal State Fullerton grad Luke Allen. Musicians will need to jump through the usual rental hoopscontract, security deposit, basic rules and regsbut once the business stuff is out of the way, its time to get down to the business of rockin out! Three studio sizes are available: 200 square feet will cost you $595 per month (just 85 bucks apiece, if theres seven of you!), 150 square feet is $525, and 100 will cost you $445all with AC, the freedom to decorate, insurance, free DSL and, most important, 24-hour access. Look, practicing in a leaky garage sucks, especially when it smells like laundry and motor oil. Get some money together and go legit.
Ah, the all-ages venue. You love it when youre younger, ecstatically grateful to have a place where you are able to witness your favorites perform live-and-in-person . . . or just to have a place where you dont feel too young. But as you grow older, you start hating the very thought of itkids milling about, the idea of even more people crowding up a show for your band (you were totally listening to them, like, way back when they only played garages and basements and had a self-recorded, three-song demo) and, the absolute worst, no alcohol. Well, theres a happy medium. Sort of. Theres still no booze involved, but at least its a place you can still snoot about to your friends. You know how it goes: You always feel cooler knowing about a place not many others do. Santa Anas the Clinic is a venue where mostly local punk bands play. Its No. 1 agenda is supporting the local scene and showcasing bands in an environment where everyone is able to watch. Best of all, the Clinic isnt one of those cursed pay-to-play venues (LA, were looking in your direction) where bands are required to presell a certain quota of tickets in order to perform. The Clinics official website makes a good point about the no-alcohol-thing, anyway: Being an all ages venue, there is a strict no alcohol policy. Drunk kids/adults cause drama; we dont like drama.
When youre drunk to the point that you can barely stand, dont you just love to sidle up to a long table and chuck a steel disk down a stretch of sandy wood? No? Oh. Well, you should, and Iguana Kelleys in Long Beach is the place to go for some old-fashioned shuffleboard. The bar is home to a 22-foot table that gleams like a miniature bowling alley, especially on $2 Tecate beer night. The pucks are free, as long as you have some sort of collateral to leave with the bartender, preferably something along the lines of a drivers license, but considering the seriousness with which some of the patrons play, they might be more apt to ask for a credit card, wedding ring, or first-born child. A quick anecdote: There is a group of players that comes in, usually on Tuesday night, that insists on wiping down the table and starting from scratch with a fresh coat of specialized silicone beads. They then test to make sure an even coat has been applied. These players flay all those in their path. An illuminated scoreboard on the wall will help your drunk ass keep score, and there are occasional shuffleboard tourneys. This aint your granddaddys sun-deck, Carnival Cruise game, sonny. Grab a beer (preferably a $2 model) and bring the heat.
Getting trashed while bowling is every Americans birthright. Theres nothing like the thrill that comes from catching a nice buzz before trying to gracefully power-walk down the lane, throw a strike, and not crack your skull after you drunkenly step over the line and hit the slick waxed wood. Open 24 hourssince you never know when the 4 a.m. bowling urge will strikeLinbrook Bowl, the Anaheim Googie institution, features the Kopa Room, which gets the prize this year mainly because its a dark hole frequented by people who just want to get drunk and bowl. Sure, some may prefer the glitz of a place like Sutra Lounge, but Linbrook offers far more earthy and meaningful pleasures. And unlike at some of OCs fancier bars, you barely even need to be employed to afford the drinks. And they have nightly karaoke. And darts. With the adjoining lanes all-night hours, you can hit the Kopa, get drunk, bowl all night, get a hangover, and nurse said hangover with some hair of the dog back at the Kopa when it begins serving alcohol again at noon the next day. In theory, theres no reason to ever leave Linbrook Bowl.
Finally. A bartender you don't have to flag down when your glass is empty. In fact, you probably won't even see the bottom of your glass by the time you've got another cocktail waiting. Thank you, Rick; with you, the thirsty find solace. Charming and attentive, Rick has been working the bar scene since long before he was of legal drinking age (relax, he started out as an O'Malley's busboy), and serving parched customers has become second nature, not to mention a finely honed skill. Perhaps it's his sharp, sarcastic wit or that curiously styled mustache, but Rick shakes that mixer like nobody else.


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Stocked Items: If you are dissatisfied with your purchase of a stocked item, you must exchange or return it within the following time frames for a full refund of the merchandise cost (delivery fees are non-refundable). Outside these time frames, we will replace or refund your purchase against manufacturer's defects ONLY. Please note that we cannot accept returns on gift cards or items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price ending in .99 or .97.
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Minor Leaguers help fundraising effort
Players support victims of Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines
By Ashley Marshall / MiLB.com | November 25, 2013 6:31 PM ET
A group of Minor Leaguers are putting their competitive differences aside this holiday season to raise money for something much bigger than baseball.
Led by White Sox pitching prospect Jake Floethe, nine players from seven Major League organizations recorded a video to help fundraise for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
The early-November typhoon devastated parts of Asia, killing more than 5,000 people and causing hundreds of millions of dollars of damage across the Philippines, China, Vietnam and Taiwan. The United States of America has already donated more than $20 million to relief efforts.
All of the proceeds raised through the YouCaring site go directly to Direct Relief, a California-based nonprofit organization that coordinates humanitarian medical aid.
The idea of a collaboration video came to Floethe earlier in the year after seeing the response of players and fans on social media outlets to other natural disasters.
"I'm friends with Archie Bradley and Anthony Ranaudo," Floethe said, "and about a year ago they both did fundraisers to raise money for the victims in their hometowns -- Archie for the Tornado victims in Oklahoma and Anthony for the victims in New Jersey when the hurricane [Sandy] hit.
"I saw how much money they raised to help out. We have so many Minor League teams in so many areas of the country with big fan bases, I thought we could easily raise some money to help the victims of these tragedies inside and outside the USA."
Floethe set up a donation website, penned a script for the video and then reached out to teammates, friends and opponents to help spread the word.
Floethe said he was overwhelmed with the support from fellow players, including MLB.com's No. 7 prospect Archie Bradley, Giants No. 9 prospect Gary Brown and former Montgomery teammate Michael Colla.
Miami's Justin Nicolino -- ranked 58th overall -- and Rays' No. 17 prospect Jake Hager also appear in the video, as do Brewers first baseman Nick Ramirez, Indians pitcher Nick Pasquale and Rays second-rounder Lenny Linsky.
Loethe got each player to record a short video, which he then edited into the final 84-second piece.
"Baseball is such a tight-knit family and players have a lot of followers throughout the Minors and college," Floethe said. "Hopefully, we'll bring them together and see how much money we can raise.
"I figured I could get guys together like Archie and Gary and raise money and show that Minor Leaguers can make a difference. We care about the community, we're not just baseball players."
Among those in the video were Colla, who spent time with Floethe in the second half of 2013.
"I was roommates with Jake in Montgomery and we became friends," Colla said. "He went to Fresno State [University] and I'm from Fresno so we had mutual friends and knew the same places. When he told me his idea, I said, 'What can I do to help?'
"Whether you have 500 or 15,000 followers on Twitter, the network of Minor League guys retweeting here and there helps things spread like wildfire. We're opponents, but we're also a family and that's important."
Floethe hopes the website can become an established place for players, teams, friends and family to donate whenever tragedy strikes.
Brewers farmhand Nick Ramirez said he was happy to be a part of the video.
"I went to college with Jake and our friendship carried over in pro baseball. I was all about helping the project out and helping him out.
"It means a lot. You're helping people who have no idea who you are, but you're giving back. It's crazy to see all the players from different organizations in the video, but this is a cause that can hopefully do some good for the victims of Haiyan."
To learn more or to donate, visit the YouCaring website. You can also show your support by Tweeting with the hashtag #MiLBRelief.
Ashley Marshall is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AshMarshallMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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TxDOT is responsible for the construction and maintenance of nearly 80,000 centerline miles of roadway. Primary funding comes from traditional sources such as gas tax revenues, vehicle registration fees, federal reimbursements and local participation. TxDOT has also received funding from non-traditional sources, such as bond proceeds and the federal stimulus programs.
Stephen Stewart serves as Director of the Financial Management Division. Contact us with questions or comments.


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Statement by Federal Foreign Minister Westerwelle on the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty
Federal Foreign Minister Westerwelle:
"I welcome the UN General Assembly's adoption today by an overwhelming majority of the Arms Trade Treaty. For the first time internationally binding rules for arms exports have been agreed. This is a milestone for our global endeavours to advance arms control and security.
We will now work hard to ensure that the treaty enters into force as soon as possible.
We remain committed, moreover, to achieving even more ambitious rules for controlling and limiting the arms trade. While this time round that proved beyond reach, we will continue to campaign actively for these goals when the treaty comes up for review."


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Tigerville, S.C. - The Tornados traveled to Tigerville, S.C. for their first road game of the year only to be shut out 1-0 by North Greenville University as they fell for the second time this season.
The Crusaders improved to 4-1 as the Tornados fell to 4-2.
Brevard controlled the first period out-shooting North Greenville 8-3, but were unable to make any of them count. Allie Hovis led the Tornados with four shots, three of them being on goal.
Sydney Douglas saved four of five shots on goal with the only North Greenville goal coming in the 50th minute when Kaeleigh Meara connected with Leah Ward.
Brevard is back in action when they travel to Lenoir-Rhyne on Wednesday, September 16, for their first conference match of the season.


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Find the Letter E: Itsy Bitsy Spider
The Itsy Bitsy Spider is on her way up the waterspout. Kids hurry to circle the E's in the spider's poem before the rain washes her out! This worksheet offers practice recognizing and naming lowercase letters of the alphabet and exposes kids to nursery rhymes and poetry. Kids completing this worksheet also practice counting.
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A heated debate Monday night at Bronson Town Hall ended with a 4-1 vote in favor of stalling on an earlier decision to allow a bingo hall within town limits.
"I feel like we should go on," said Council Member Aaron Edmondson in protest. "It already done been approved."
But the council disagreed, voting to wait until it had a more complete proposal on the matter.
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We all know how much cats like to curl up in a sunny spot by the window. Well, the new Sunny Seat cat bed makes it really easy to set-up the perfect window perch for kitty. The folks at Sunny Seat sent us one to test, and I was a bit hesitant at first. You see, the bed mounts to a glass window or door using suction cups, which made me skeptical, but once I took the bed out of the package and saw the serious industrial suction cups, my mind was set at ease. Then I saw the video on their website that shows 50 lbs. of bricks stacked on the Sunny Seat and that proved it. This thing is sturdy!
The Sunny Seat has a strong plastic tube frame covered with a durable canvas cover that can be machine washed. The frame and cover mount to any smooth glass surface with four giant suction cups and two cables attached to two metal springs. It's incredibly easy to install and the cats took to it right away. This is an excellent solution for apartment dwellers who want to install a cat perch without drilling into the walls.
There are of course plenty of warnings in the instructions, like not to use the Sunny Seat on antique glass or textured glass that might not allow the suction cups to attach securely. I attached it on the sliding glass door to the catio and it's holding perfectly.
You may have seen the Sunny Seat for sale on TV. It is also available online for just $19.99 plus shipping & handling, and in typical "as seen on TV" fashion, there's a "But wait, there's more!" offer: buy one, get one free, plus you get two free laser cat toys. What a deal!
Stay up-to-date on the latest Sunny Seat news on their Facebook page.
One lucky reader is going to receive a free Sunny Seat! To enter, please leave a comment on this post with your thoughts about the Sunny Seat. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing and announced on April 4, 2011. One entry per person. This giveaway is limited to addresses in the US and Canada.


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About 15 minutes scrapping time left, ladies
yes It's me
Such fun, Linda! Looks like a lot of us made good use of the challenge freebies!
Lynn (also known as Lynnie!)
Deb, I'm jealous that your snow has gone...the Canal is closed (hard to maintain the ice with inconsistent temperatures) but we got 10 cm of snow yesterday!
great picture Deb
Drum roll, please. . .
The random winner of tonight's 30MM is . . .
home in Ottawa (Susan)!!! Congratulations, Susan, I'll pm you with your coupon code.
We had 64* on wed, and wind chills of -15 on thurs. Its a crazy winter
congrats Susan!!
Congrats, Susan! You had fun, finished a super layout and won a gift certificate. Quite a good hour for you!
Lynn (also known as Lynnie!)
Thanks for the fun challenge, Linda!
Lynn (also known as Lynnie!)
Congrats Susan!
Woo hoo! Thank you!
Thanks for hosting, Linda!


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' In fact, several reports have appeared speculating that rather than move the franchise, Bettman would prefer that it fold. Under that scenario, the thinking goes, Bettman would have a better bargaining position as he tries to work out a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NHL Players Association. After all, what better way to demonstrate just how hard times are to the union than eliminating 23 roster spots at an average salary of $1.7 million?'
Bettman hints of Buffalo extinction
December 24, 2002 Submitted by
Via: CBS Sportsline