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Expansion announced for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is launching a five-year expansion and modernization project to bring facilities up to modern standards and enhance the 525-bed hospital's reputation as a mid-Atlantic referral center. The $199 million project will add three floors each to two existing wings, expand the emergency department, expand and modernize 18 operating rooms, replace a 48-bed ward-style Special Care Nursery with a state-of-the-art unit and consolidate the hospital's 54 ICU beds on two floors. Sentara Norfolk General is a destination medical center for the most complex patients, home to Hampton Roads' only Level I Trauma Center and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
"We are proud to provide world-class care, but our patients and clinicians deserve more modern facilities," said Kurt Hofelich, president of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. "We are investing in the future to improve the patient experience, prepare for new technologies and bolster our position as a mid-Atlantic referral center."
Patients from 28 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Germany and other countries have traveled to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in recent years for cardiac, cancer, neurology and urology care. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was ranked the #1 hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report in 2013 and 2014.
Sentara Heart Hospital's cardiology and heart surgery program has been ranked among the nation's Top 50 by U.S. News and World Report for 15 years. In 2015, the Ear, Nose and Throat program at Sentara Norfolk General was the only ENT program in Virginia to make the U.S. News Top 50 rankings.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital includes the region's only organ transplant program for hearts, kidneys and pancreas. It is home to the Sentara Neurosciences Institute, which includes a Neuromuscular and Autonomic Center with one of only eight thermoregulatory diagnostic sweat chambers in the U.S. The hospital's Special Care Nursery provides almost 150,000 patient days annually for premature, drug-addicted and other high-risk newborns. It is also home to the only CyberKnife® radiosurgery system in the region and the Sentara Cancer Network, a network of seven Sentara hospitals in Hampton Roads accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer and the only network-accredited cancer program in Virginia. Sentara Norfolk General also houses the system's eICU center, the nation's first (2000) remote real-time monitoring center for 100+ ICU beds across multiple Sentara hospitals.
"This is a big project that will be disruptive and noisy at times, but the long-term benefit will be immense," Hofelich predicted. "Sentara Norfolk General Hospital's clinical programs and quality outcomes are already on par with the most respected hospitals in the country and our facilities will be on par as well."
Planned improvements include:
- Three floors added to Kaufman wing (housing new Labor & Delivery and post-partum rooms)
- 48-bed Special Care Nursery (neonatal intensive care unit) with private and semi-private rooms
- Three floors added to River Pavilion wing (Top two floors to house 54 consolidated ICU beds)
- Expansion and modernization of 18 operating rooms (from an average 400 square feet to an average 600 square feet)
- Expansion and modernization of the Emergency Department and Level I trauma center
Construction is scheduled to commence in March 2016, with a projected completion date in 2020. The work is expected to affect traffic flow on the bustling campus, which accommodates up to 18,000 cars, trucks, buses and ambulances per day. Eastern Virginia Medical Center, as the campus is known, is also home to Eastern Virginia Medical School and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Tight quarters on the shared campus dictate that expansion goes up, rather than out, hence a total of six new floors on top of two existing wings, which will be accomplished using a million-pound construction crane – 200 feet tall with a 300 foot boom.
"We are in close touch with our campus partners, surrounding neighborhoods and other stakeholders," said Robert Firestone, vice president of operations for Sentara Norfolk General and facility project manager for the expansion. "We are working to ensure timely communication, access to the campus and minimal inconvenience for our outpatients, visitors and EMS partners."
One specific communication will be with medical and military helicopters flying into Sentara Norfolk General, due to the 200 foot-tall crane. Sentara Norfolk General is home base for the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and the helipad accommodates up to 1,200 landings per year. Plans call for a helipad on the roof of Kaufman wing with a dedicated elevator to the trauma center in the emergency department.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital includes several connected buildings of varying ages, ranging from a service wing built in the 1950s to Sentara Heart Hospital, which opened in 2006.
Mindful of the Ghent neighborhood's tendency to flood, the expansion project includes the latest protective measures against sea level rise in collaboration with the City of Norfolk's Resiliency initiative. Some of the hospital's CT scanners and other radiology equipment will be moved to the third floor during construction. All six of the hospital's emergency generators will be above grade when the project is complete. The modernized Kaufman and River Pavilion towers will include window glass with variable tinting, similar to eyeglass lenses, to conserve energy on air conditioning on hot days.
HDR Architects designed the project. Whiting-Turner is the primary contractor.


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About Lady Luck Tattoo
Lady Luck Tattoo Portland Oregon employs many artists from different places and backgrounds. Some of us have worked together for years and others are new to our family. We have finally found the perfect combination of personalities that has turned us into a very close and loving family. With all of us working towards the same collective goal, to make beautiful tattoo's on every customer!
Lady Luck Tattoo is a full service studio. We are fortunate to have some of the finest, award winning, world-renowned artists the northwest has to offer, not to mention that we're just some of the nicest darn people you'll ever meet! We aren't pre-madonnas that make you feel like we are doing you a favor just by talking to you. Nor will we ever make you feel like your tattoo isn't "cool" enough for us to do for you. Big, small we love em' all. Flash or custom we are happy to tattoo you!
We look forward to seeing each other everyday, which makes for a fun environment for anyone to be apart of. We also encourage people to come and hang out with us anytime! Doesn't matter if you're getting tattooed or not, and it doesn't matter if we are busy tattooing. We just love the company. The more people in the shop the merrier I always say. So if you find yourself at home with nothing to do, come on down and hang out with us. This is your house too. Wink 😉
Everyone here at Lady Luck Tattoo Portland Oregon is fully educated in the precise art of tattooing and cosmetic re-pigmentation. We are very fortunate to have the team that we do, and it is with our combined approx 50 years experience and knowledge of the industry that we will further pioneer the way to a better and safer environment for our clientele.
Our artists work in all styles of tattooing, ranging from custom one of a kind pieces to old school and new school, black and grey work to full color. You can bring in your own artwork as reference, have us design your tattoo from scratch or choose from the thousands of designs we have here. Or if all you have is just an idea in your head, no problem! Choose which artist you want and let him/her design it for you. I would say that although we offer flash on the walls, a good 98% of all tattoos we do are one of a kind custom pieces.
In addition to the in house artists at Lady Luck Tattoo Portland Oregon, we offer guest artists that travel the cities throughout the globe and change from time to time. These artists work by appointment only. Call us for more info on them
When you come to Lady Luck Tattoo Portland Oregon, you will find that we offer you the convenience of tattoo consultants. These wonderful people are truly the backbone of out operation! Our consultants keep the studio clean and running smoothly so that the artists can concentrate on providing the best possible tattoos. They will assist you with design questions, give you prices for procedures, answer the phone when you call, and help you fill out your paperwork. Without them our days would be very rough!
The staff at Lady Luck Tattoo know that your health and safety is the number one priority. All of our Tattoo artists are licensed and certified by the state of Oregon Health Licensing Association (OHLA). Our staff is also fully trained and certified in the prevention of disease transmission, first aid and CPR. To help with the rise in peoples concerns for their health, we continually research and update our safety procedures. In doing so, we go above and beyond the requirements that OHLA has set for us.
One of the great things about our profession is that we get to meet such a wide range of people. From 18 years of age to 80. From students to congressmen and every race, religion and lifestyle has walked through these doors and welcomed with open arms.
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Ice Dawgs Receive Top Honors
Three High School Ice Dawgs Players Named To U18 Bozeman Team
When the Valley Event Center was constructed years ago, the main reason behind it was to give kids with the passion to play hockey a legitimate place to play. That idea continues to pay dividends as three of Glasgow's own, Harley Eliason, Ryan Padden and Connor Simensen, were selected to play on the Bozeman Ice Dogs U18 Tier II team this year.
Eliason, Glasgow's brick wall of a goaltender that deflects opponents shots on goal in the same manner that one would swat flies, said he was excited upon hearing the news because of the fact that all the guys that would give him trouble on other teams are now on his team.
The experience is even more meaningful to Eliason with fellow Ice Dawgs along the ride with him.
"It's cool that [Connor and Ryan] are on the team too, because we get to experience this together," said Eliason with smile on his face.
The amount of practice time the Bozeman U18 squad has seen so far has been virtually non-existent. Reagardless, it hasn't stopped the team from coming together and competing at a level that left Ice Dawgs head coach Mike Eliason in awe when he saw the team on the ice for the first time.
"These guys had not practiced together before and when they hit the ice, the didn't have to be told what to do," said Eliason. "It was like they already knew what their roles were. It was impressive."
Teammate Ryan Padden shared the same sentiments when looking back at the first tournament the Bozeman squad competed in at Missoula.
"We have a great group of guys," Padden said. I think once we're able to get some practice in, we'll improve even more and do really well."
It's tough to imagine how much better Padden expects the team to get with practice considering that the Bozeman U18 Tier II squad went an impressive 6-1 during the three day tournament.
Connor Simensen said that he was excited to take the ice for the Bozeman U18 Tier II squad and that the style of play surprised him at first, but he adjusted quickly.
"It's a lot different, it's faster and harder hitting," Simensen said. "It's probably the best team I've played on. We work really well together."
Even with the work that Simensen has put in on the ice over the years, he pointed out that it wasn't all of his doing to get to where he's at.
"I couldn't have done it without this facility here and all of the people that put in the volunteer work to make this facility a reality," Simensen said.
For the Glasgow program as a whole, having kids that the community has watched grow before them both as young men and hockey players will always be a badge of pride.
"It says something about our program and how far we've come," said Ice Dawgs head coach Mike Eliason. "Without the facility we have here, these guys wouldn't have progressed the way they have."
Eliason takes a brief pause as he sits at a table in the lobby of the Valley Event Center before finishing his thought.
"It's not just a success story for these players," Eliason said. "But for the community as well."
Eliason is also the first to point out that these three guys aren't the only deserving Ice Dawgs of playing on the Bozeman team.
"I think these three are our leaders," said Eliason. "It's not to slight the other guys because there are others on here deserving of a spot, but for one reason or another things just didn't work out."
The only thing that's better for a coach to see his players selected to a team of this magnitude, is when one of the players happens to also be his son.
Mike said that throughout this whole experience his son Harley has not regressed in how he approaches a game or practice.
"I think he's just kind of an old fashioned guy," Eliason said. "He has respect for the people who came before him, the game of hockey and generally I think he's pretty mindful of who's done the work to get him here."
Padden didn't notice a change in Harley's approach either after they were named to the team.
"He gets pretty serious in the locker room," Padden said of Harley's mindset before games. "He knows how to get the guys going. He's a lot of fun in practice."
On Jan. 31, the Bozeman squad will play in the Jackson Hole Tournament in Jackson Hole, WY. The team will have a few more tournaments between Jackson Hole and the end of the season which culminates with a tournament in Wayne, NJ composed of teams from across the nation.
That tournament isn't until April, but none of the three players were eager to admit that it's not far from their minds.
"It makes me want to work harder to improve more so we can be at the top when we play in New Jersey," said Harley.
Once this journey wraps up for him, Harley says that hockey will still be a main part of his life. He's looking at options both at the junior hockey level and even some DIII college programs.
"It's there [the decision on what to do next]," said Harley. "It's in the back of my mind. I'm just searching for places to go."


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Anyway, Todd designed this quilt for his cousin's son, Cohen. He picked the fabric and designed it, and then I sewed it up. It was fun sewing something together where I didn't have to make all the decisions! I like his minimalistic style.
I designed this simple back as Todd was at work by the time I was up to this bit.
I was planning on straight line quilting the whole lot, but I liked texture created by quilting densely in some sections and leaving other sections plain. It kind of looks like the little fish are swimming through sea weed (sorry I didn't iron the quilt - we have been away on a wonderful beach holiday and I couldn't find an iron).
Todd took the pictures as well.
They were taken at Clareville beach on Sydney's northern beaches, where we used to live. Such a beautiful place! One of the days we went out on a boat with Todd's cousin and his family and the kids had a great time discovering little coves that were only accessible by boat.
I hope you like it, Cohen - sorry its a bit late!
I also wanted to share with you a couple of quilts I've come across lately.
I love how Marit paired my Skittles pattern with a dark background and organic straight line quilting (blogged here).
And you can see Jess' beautiful quilt (using my Fussy Fairytales pattern) over at Quilt Story today. The quilting on this is amazing too.


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Air Arabia launches service to Odessa, Ukraine
02 September 2012
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced that it has added its fourth destination in Ukraine with the launch of flights to Odessa. Air Arabia is UAE's first airline to enter Odessa and represents the carrier's fourth destination in Ukraine. Flights to the Ukrainian City will start on October 12th marking Air Arabia's 76th destination worldwide.
The carrier will offer services to Odessa on Tuesdays and Fridays, departing from Sharjah International Airport at 09:25 and arriving at Odessa International Airport at 12:40. Return flights will depart from Odessa on the same days at 13:40 and arrive in Sharjah at 20:20 (local time). The inaugural flight, G90297 will take-off from Sharjah International Airport on Friday, 12 October 2012.
The new launch of services to Odessa increases Air Arabia's flights to Ukraine to 10 weekly flights, complementing the carriers existing service to Kiev, Donetsk and Kharkiv.
"The launch of this new service will further strengthen our current flights to Ukraine offering customers wider choice of affordable air travel. We are confident that the launch of flights to Odessa will strongly contribute to the trade and tourism ties of both UAE and Ukraine" said Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia. "The launch of Odessa service is a continuation of Air Arabia's promise to customer's to expand its Eastern European presence and extend Air Arabia's value for money fares to multiple destinations across the region."
The fourth largest city in Ukraine, Odessa holds a special place in the country's cultural history. The city, which is located in the southern Ukraine, is home to one million residents, and is a popular tourist destination with many museums and beaches around the city.


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tsbaron needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 196 designs submitted by 30 freelance designers.
We are a bootstrap startup of four from the Boston area. We have two developers and two people on the business side of things working on a website designed to make finding meaningful video content on the web an easier and more familiar process.
In the future, we want browsr.tv to be the homepage of your living room with the ability to navigate your TV with your cell phone as the remote.
The logo must work well in a a black background since the website background is black.
The perfect logo would be simple. We are looking for something that will represent the site as both cutting edge/sleek but also comfortable to use.
Initially, we will be targeting a tech savvy audience with most of our videos in the educational realm. However, as all encompassing as it sounds, we intend on targeting everyone who searches for videos online (or uses Youtube). That includes the tech savvies as well as their grandmothers, wives, children, co-workers, and friends they watch football with. This puts an emphasis on ease of use and familiarity.
Browsing these channels, or "channel surfing" is one of the key components in this project. We want the user to feel as comfortable using the browsr interface as they are using their own television.
With video discovery/exploration as the key feature of the website, secondary features include the ability to save videos to a personal channel (similar to delicious but for video) and share videos/channels.
Our setup so far involves a main viewing area (resembling a TV screen), a remote to the left of the screen, a video list underneath, and a cable box-like section displaying a breadcrumb of selected channels.
When selecting a channel from the remote (say "education") the remote refreshes to display new channels that are related to education (e.g. science, global warming, business, etc.). Videos displayed also refresh. Users will be able to drill down into several levels of channels until meaningful content is found and consumed, saved, or shared.
Screenshot attached. This is still very much a work in progress and the buttons on the remote on the left can be any color.
The main colors of the website are black and silver/shades of grey. We would like an accent color but have not settled on one yet so please feel free to experiment.
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Hear Paul McCartney's Collaboration With the Bloody Beetroots
As we reported back in June, Paul McCartney recorded a track with Italian electronic musician Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, who works under the name the Bloody Beetroots. The song, 'Out of Sight,' has just been released. You can hear the song below.
'Out of Sight' features McCartney lending his vocals to a cinematic arrangement of swirling keyboards and beats. For the verses, the clutter drops out to reveal a more conventional piano-bass-drums sound, with the mix returning to overtake the singer in the chorus. "I was impressed by the creative energy in the room when you get three musicians from three different generations vibing together in the studio," Rifo wrote of the experience at the time.
In addition to McCartney, the song also features Youth, the producer and bassist for Killing Joke who has worked with McCartney on his occasional electronic project the Firemen, who have released three albums since 1993.
The entire Bloody Beetroots album, 'Hide,' will be released on Sept. 17. The LP also includes appearances by Tommy Lee ('Raw') and Peter Frampton ('The Beat'), who breaks out his talkbox. Meanwhile, McCartney is preparing his upcoming album 'New' for release on Oct. 15.


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Connecticut Business Information Systems Graduate Schools & Programs
If the fast-paced, thrilling, and ever-changing world of business technology appeals to you, then business information systems graduate schools may be your ticket to pursuing a variety of exciting careers.
These programs are offered at the certificate, master's degree, and doctorate degree levels.
Did You Know?
An uncommon career choice for a business information systems graduate is a Video Game Designer – creative, exciting, and innovative, especially for those who love games.
Business Information Systems: A Quick Glance
Business Information Systems (BIS) brings together technology application and business analysis.
Industry professionals manage an organization's data by blending such key concepts of operations and information management with computer science and engineering methods and technologies.
BIS pros understand the informational needs of a business and the processes that generate and consume information. A BIS professional can design and build a set of technical tools to help solve problems and grow the business.
The Benefits of Business Information Systems Graduate Schools
One of the main benefits for students pursuing a master's degree in business information systems on campus is that one-on-one, face-to-face connection. Many students may prefer this approach, as it stimulates after-class discussion with both fellow students and faculty.
You have a question regarding technology, management, design, end-user management or another topic? You can address it right away. This approach also helps with study groups, group projects, and on campus work-study programs.
A Master's Degree in Business Information Systems
Students may pursue one of two types of master's degrees in business information systems:
- Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.)
- Master of Business
- Administration in Information Systems (M.B.A.)
The MSIS
Students pursuing an MSIS may have to choose a particular area of focus, depending on the requirements of the program. Such topics may include Project Management, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, and Technology Management. An MSIS curriculum may include such topics as
- Data Communication
- Database Design
- Data Management and Analytics
- Systems Analysis
- Network Security
- Systems Design
- Project Management
MSIS elective coursework may also include such classes as
- Information Forensics
- Business Simulation
- Modeling
- Enterprise Systems
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
The MBA
The curriculum for Master of Business Administration in Business Information Systems (M.B.A.) mostly focuses on general business practices such as Management, Ethics, Leadership, Operations, and more. Courses in Business Information Systems are usually emphasized through elective coursework.
How Long Does It Take?
An M.B.A. and an M.S.I.S in business information systems can take more than one to two years of full-time study or several years of part-time study.
A master's degree in business information systems may also require students to write a thesis or take a comprehensive exam at the end of the program. Be sure to check with your preferred programs for specific requirements and course details.
An On-Campus Doctorate Degree in Business Information Systems
If you choose to pursue an on-campus doctorate degree in Business Information Systems (D.B.A.), this program is mostly research-intensive.
The curriculum will be similar to a master's degree but will most likely include deeper exploration of business information systems theories, principles, and applications.
How Long Does It Take?
A D.B.A. in business information systems may take four to six years of full-time or intensive study to complete. At the end of the program, you may have to complete and defend a dissertation.
Check with your preferred programs to learn more about what you might expect.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems On Campus
A graduate certificate in business information systems on campus may help students and working professionals gain a broader understanding of business information systems. Certificate programs are designed to give an overview of BIS topics such as networking, information security, and databases.
Certificate program generally take one year to complete, and may be perfect for students who prefer not to pursue a graduate or doctorate degree. Check with your preferred graduate certificate program on courses you can take on campus.
Graduate Certificate Program Coursework
In graduate certificate programs in business information systems, you may study core aspects of business information systems such as databases, networking, and information security.
Certificate programs in business information systems are generally designed to provide an overview of BIS subjects, which may be perfect for working professionals.
What Skills May I Develop in a Campus Business Information Systems Graduate Program?
Students may develop myriad skills in a business information systems graduate program such as data analysis, research methods, technology, and management.
A perk of an on-campus program is you may develop your BIS communications skills with other BIS students.
Career Paths in Business Information Systems
With a graduate degree in Business Information Systems you can search for myriad opportunities, including management positions. Below are some of the more common jobs for those with a master's degree in business information systems to pursue:
- Network Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Information Systems Manager
- Business Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Applications Developer
With a few years of professional experience plus an advanced degree (MSIS or MBA) in business information systems, you may pursue such upper-level positions as Chief Information Officer, IT Director, or Chief Technology Officer.
What Are Business Information Systems Salaries Like?
With a graduate degree or more in business information Systems, you're poised to reach out for career opportunities in a number of different positions. Here are a few examples of positions and median annual salaries, according to BLS data gathered for 2017:
- Systems Administrator - $81,100i
- Computer Systems Analyst - $88,270ii
- Information Systems Manager - $139,220iii
- Applications Developer - $103,560iv
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Choosing a campus program in business information systems is easier than ever. To be sure, you have many options but you can easily narrow down your choices and find the school you want. First, choose your preferred degree program or do a search based on location preference. Once you find the perfect program, use the on-page form to connect with that school right ways. It's that easy!
Sources: i bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/mobile/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm | ii bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm | iii bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm | iv bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
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October 29, 2004
Observers might be hard pressed to find a better example of College-community relations than eight yellow school buses pulling up in front of Wabash College's Fine Arts Building.
That was the scene Friday morning when approximately 400 Crawfordsville High School students, mostly freshmen and sophomores, arrived for a special matinee performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Actors from The London Stage, a program based at Notre Dame, gave a public performance Thursday night and the student performance at 11 a.m. Friday.
"This is a very special day for Crawfordsville High School because we never, ever take two entire classes on a field trip," said Dr. Helen Hudson, who teaches English at the school and has taught at Wabash College. "Often (on such trips) it's special kids or kids with the high grades. We have everybody here. I find that very, very important. All public schools should do field trips like this and Wabash College is making it possible for us to do."
High school students get acquainted with Shakespeare early in their academic experience. Hudson said CHS freshmen read Romeo and Juliet, sophomores read Julius Caesar while seniors read Hamlet, Macbeth and sometimes A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The five actors were on campus this week to work with student actors. The London Stage troupe's visit was part of Wabash College's Visiting Artists Series.


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JonM replied to JonM's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubHaha, yes. Very strange experience of not being allowed to smile in a photograph... I've asked the guy who runs that section for any of the details they might have, but for the moment he hasn't got back to me. – And I'm only contemplating pursuing it further for the moment. I didn't primarily buy it for the 'limited' part of it, but it was a nice thing to have (and I did think about residuals) which is why I decided to highlight it. Anyway – I only did it for the fame… ;) :P
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JonM replied to JonM's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubObviously this is only my opinion, but I feel that just because they do it all the time doesn't make it a right way of operating...
Fiesta Metal Limited To 1000? - Actually, It Isn't Anymore...
JonM replied to JonM's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubShame that Ford can so easily do that, I'm sure other sectors limited means limited. Why have you decided to sell yours so soon?
Fiesta Metal Limited To 1000? - Actually, It Isn't Anymore...
JonM replied to JonM's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubThats poor, go somewhere else or sell it privately... Did you get sold with the understadning it was limited to 1k production run?
Fiesta Metal Limited To 1000? - Actually, It Isn't Anymore...
JonM replied to JonM's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubThat's my issue with it really, thought having a 'limited' version would at least be worth something (even if it just makes it easier to sell, etc). But yes, they definitely saw the £ signs... Will I get anywhere with Auto Express? Maybe, but doubtfall.. Just want to see what Ford say when someone a bit bigger than just one customer gets involved.
Hi All, Just thought I would share some information I got recently regarding the supposedly limited edition Fiesta Metal. I was told, plus it is well publicised, that the Metal edition was limited to a run of 1,000 cars. I found out a week or so ago that actually Ford has made/sold coming up to nearly twice that amount, which Ford admitted to in reply to an email I sent. However what they did say is that it was never limited... I thought I would do a bit of investigation, and even managed to get hold of the press release Ford gave out to the media for the car which states that it is limited to 1,000. I now have the Auto Express watchdog team on this, who will be asking Ford why they felt it was acceptable to do that. I'll keep you updated. Great car, not so great company.
Should I Bother To...
JonM replied to JonM's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubWell, I went for the bulbs I listed above (including osram 'cool blue' side lights). Finally installed the new bulbs, and going to test them tonight. - I wanted to be legal by just changing the bulbs instead of going for HIDs. Simple process overall. Took much longer on the first one (decided to do the one near battery first and take my time with it) and the second one went much quicker. Only bit I don't like about changing them is the 'lovely' plastic clip which feels/sounds like you are breaking something. And that I didnt hear it clip go back in really, however it must be in, as they both fit perfectly back in place. I'll report back again later if these bulbs are worth it. Maybe even a picture. However no before shot... I'm not that organised.
Telematics Box
JonM replied to Bower's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubAdding to iNath, when a car very kindly drove into me my ar was still easily roadworthy so Admiral agreed to wait on the repair to see if it would be settled by the other insurer. The other insurer admitted fault on behalf of the other driver as they recieved no response and I didn't have to pay any excess when getting it repaired - which helped my cash flow a lot. Didnt take too long to sort either... (Probably thanks to the evidence I provided). Although, strangely about 10-11 months later, Admiral wrote to me saying Direct Line changed their mind and were fighting the case and was asked if I was prepared to go to court. I however didn't have time to do this. Either way, my case was settled and any changes between Admiral and Direct Line wouldn't affect me.
So, Which Do You Prefer?
JonM replied to JonM's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubDarker grille is nicer, however i'm still not sold on that front end...
Need An Opinion...
JonM replied to FordLuke's topic in Ford Fiesta Club3K deposit on Ford Options I'm sure would be fine... You can get one with no deposit. I got my Metal on options with only a little more deposit in comparison of car cost.
Yeah, white ones do seem to be popular at the moment. However, getting a brand new car for the same payment (I assume with the same spec) is a good deal.
Any reason for the change? - Other than colour
Should I Bother To...
JonM posted a topic in Ford Fiesta ClubWith it starting to get darker earlier, I have been out more recently driving in the dark. I've noticed the throw of the light on dipped beam is not very far (although bright enough). I was wondering if I changed the bulbs to some like these if it would actually make any difference? - Wouldnt want to waste £30 on bulbs that are just brighter and will not last as long. Thanks in advance for the responses.
I Work In Motor Insurance, Ask Me (Almost) Anything
JonM replied to Mathrin's topic in Car Insurance DiscussionsI was wondering if changing the bulbs classes as a modification? Thinking of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290648450719&var=590047557197 As it is just a bulb change and not 'modifying' the unit, would that matter or do they have to be changed with exact bulbs used by Ford?


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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition
Age Range: Individuals 16:0-90:11
RTI Tiers: RTI Level 3
Administration: Pencil-and-Paper or web-based (Q-interactive)
Completion Time: 60-90 minutes for core subtests
FSIQ, Index scores, subtest level scaled scores
Scoring Options: Q-interactive® Web-based Administration and Scoring, Manual scoring, Scoring Assistant® and Report Writer software
Report Options: Score Report, Client Report and Interpretive Report
Publication Date: 2008
Product Details
In recognition of emerging demographic and clinical trends, the WAIS IV was developed to provide you with the most advanced measure of cognitive ability and results you can trust when addressing the changing clinical landscape.
Responding to influencing factors:
Changing Demographics
- Updated normative data for ages 16-90 years
- Enhanced utility for older adults
Emerging Clinical Needs
- Additional tasks for improved clinical utility
- New clinical and validity studies
New Research in the Field
- New subtests and items
- Improved measures of Working Memory, Processing Speed, and Fluid Reasoning
Increase Caseload
- Reduced administration time to obtain composite scores
- Improved scoring rules
- Enhanced scoring software to assist in generating customizable reports
Features & Benefits
Five Revision Goals
- Expanded clinical utility
- Increased developmental appropriateness
- Enhanced user-friendliness
- Improved psychometric properties
- Updated structural foundations
Clinical utility
- New special group studies. Click here for a listing of all special group studies.
- Co-normed with the Wechsler Memory Scale®-IV. Click here for information on WMS-IV.
- General Ability Index (GAI) included
Increased developmental appropriateness
- More efficient administration time
- Added teaching items to ensure understanding of task
- Reduced vocabulary-level for verbatim instructions
- Reduced emphasis on motor demands and timed performance
- Enlarged visual stimuli
Enhanced user friendliness
- Reduced testing time by an average of 15%
- Revised instructions for clarity and consistency
- Redesigned record form
- Increased portability
- Expanded sample responses
- Simplified technical manual organization
- Included new clinically sensitive supplemental subtests
Improved Psychometric Properties
- Updated norms
- Improved floors and ceilings
- Expanded FSIQ range
- Improved subtest and composite reliability
- Reduced item bias
Updated structural foundations
- Transitioned from dual IQ to Index Score structure
- Consistency with WPPSI-III and WISC-IV
- Fewer Subtests yield FSIQ and 4 Index Scores (VCI, PRI, WMI, & PSI)
- New measure of fluid intelligence
- Developed new subtest to measure fluid reasoning (Visual Puzzles and Figure Weights)
- Enhanced measures of working memory
- Revise arithmetic to emphasize WM
- Revise digit span to emphasize WM (added Digit Sequencing)
- Retain auditory WM measures on WAIS, visuo-spatial WM Measures on WMS
- Improved measure of processing speed
- Reduce fine motor demands
- Included an additional supplemental subtest (Cancellation)
New Subtests
Visual Puzzles
Which 3 of these pieces go together to make this puzzle?
Figure Weights
Which one of these goes here to balance the scale?
When I say go, draw a line through each red square and yellow triangle.
Click here to view and print the updated table
- Transitioned from dual IQ to Index Score structure to be consistent with the WPPSI-III and WISC-IV
- Yields FSIQ and 4 Index Scores with fewer subtests (VCI, PRI, WMI, & PSI)
- Includes General Ability Index (GAI)
- Renamed Perceptual Organization Index (POI) as the Perceptual Reasoning Index PRI)
- Redesigned and enhanced scoring and reporting software to improve ease of use and functionality
WAIS IV Software
Save time scoring and reporting results with the practical WAIS--IV Scoring Assistant and Report Writer Software.
WAIS—IV Scoring Assistant – Just enter raw scores, and the software does the following:
- Generates concise score reports and statistical reports with graphs and tables.
- Raw to scaled score conversions
- Strength and weakness discrepancies
- Uses the PsychCorpCenter Platform as its foundation to integrate with other scoring applications and produce cross battery analysis of scores.
- Links to WMS-IV and WIAT-II
- Upgradeable to WAIS-IV Report Writer
- Click here to see enhanced user interface of the WAIS-IV Scoring Assistant
- Click here for a sample report from the WAIS-IV/WIAT-II Scoring Assistant
WAIS—IV Report Writer - Includes all capabilities of the Scoring Assistant plus:
- Produces individualized, comprehensive reports that go beyond mere scores, tables, and graphs.
- Non-Technical Client Report
- Comprehensive Narrative Report with narrative interpretations included.
- Clinical and Background Review
- Interprets statistically significant discrepancies between scores.
- Uses the PsychCorpCenter Platform as its foundation to integrate with other report writer applications and produce cross battery analysis of scores.
- Links to WMS-IV and WIAT-II.
- Includes comprehensive user manual.
- Click here for a sample report from the WAIS-IV Report Writer.
- Click here for a sample interpretive report from the WAIS-IV/WMS-IV Report Writer (male/21 years)
Two options for scoring and reporting the WAIS-IV are now available on Q-global.
The first option is to pay per-report. Customers who administer the WAIS-IV only a few times each year, or those who want the flexibility to pay only as the assessment is used, may prefer this option.
The second option is to select an "unlimited use" subscription, where one user of the WAIS-IV gets unlimited scoring and reporting for one, three, or five years depending on the selected term of the subscription. This may be a better option for customers who administer the WAIS-IV several times each year—and don't want to worry about keeping track of their report expenses.
Q-global Unlimited-use Scoring Subscriptions
Two pricing options are now available for scoring and reporting on Q-global. In addition to the current per-report price, there is now an unlimited-use scoring and reporting subscription available in one-, three-, and five-year terms.
Important note: Each subscription is per user for the WAIS-IV only and will begin on the date of order processing unless otherwise requested.
Press Release
Aug. 28, 2008 - Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—Fourth Edition (WAIS–IV) (PDF - 174 KB)
Wechsler General Ability Index, GAI, Symposium (APA 2009) (PDF - 502 KB)
WAIS-IV Ad (PDF - 122 KB)
WAIS-IV Brochure (PDF - 787 KB)
Updates: Manual
Click here to view the update made to the WAIS-IV Technical & Interpretive Manual
WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale®, Fourth Edition): Overview
This pre-recorded 20-30 minute session allows you to learn at your leisure. All you need is access to the Internet and the sound enabled on your computer. Please keep in mind that the session may take a few minutes to load.
This session provides you with essential information regarding the features of the WAIS-IV. You will learn about some of the key differences between the WAIS-III and WAIS-IV, including examples of new subtests. This session is designed for clinicians that have not yet purchased the WAIS-IV, or those who have purchased and want to gain an overview prior to reading the manuals or attending a webinar.
Pre-recorded Webinars
Overview of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS®-IV)
Presenter: Gloria Maccow, PhD
Intended for use with individuals ages 16 to 90 years, the WAIS®-IV measures cognitive ability using a core battery of 10 unique subtests. The subtests focus on four specific domains of intelligence: verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. The WAIS®-IV is based on recent research in the area of cognitive neuroscience and the theories and work of David Wechsler PhD, who is recognized as one of the most influential and respected psychologists of the 20th century.
During this webinar, the presenter will describe administration and scoring of the subtests and basic interpretation of the results.
Date: Sep 07, 2011
Administration, Scoring, and Basic Interpretation of the WAIS-IV
Presenter: Gloria Maccow, PhD
This two hour session will focus on the interpretation of the WAIS-IV, using the Index, GAI, and process scores. A portion of the time will be spent on guidelines for interpreting differences between Index scores and within them, as well as using the WAIS in comparisons with other types of data.
Date: Mar 31, 2011
Frequently asked questions follow. Click on a question to see the response.
Test Framework and Revisions
How is the WAIS–IV FSIQ different than the WAIS–III FSIQ?
Compared to the WAIS–III, the WAIS–IV FSIQ de-emphasizes crystallized knowledge (Comprehension is supplemental), and emphasizes the contribution of Processing Speed (both Coding and Symbol Search are core). The WAIS–IV FSIQ is composed of all 10 subtests that comprise the four index scores, including the Working Memory and Processing Speed subtests. The WAIS–III subtests used to derive the FSIQ included only one subtest from the Processing Speed scale and one additional subtest each from the Verbal Comprehension and Perceptual Organization scales.
The VCI and the PRI are derived from three subtests. Are these as reliable as the WAIS–III VIQ and PIQ were?
Yes. Although the WAIS–IV VCI and the PRI are derived from fewer subtests (three) than the WAIS–III VIQ and PIQ (six and five subtests, respectively), the reliabilities are comparable to or higher than the reliabilities of the WAIS–III VIQ and PIQ. Some WAIS–III subtests that demonstrated relatively lower reliability were dropped from the battery or no longer contribute to the composite scores. The reliability of the retained WAIS–IV subtests is improved relative to the WAIS–III and the new subtests that were added are more reliable than those that were dropped from the WAIS–III.
Can I substitute the supplemental subtests for a core subtest?
Yes, you can substitute one supplemental subtest per index. However, you can only substitute a maximum of two subtests total to retain the validity of the FSIQ.
Can I give all the core and supplemental subtests and choose to use the highest subtest scaled scores when computing composite scores?
No. When deriving composite scores, you can only substitute supplemental subtests substituted for core subtests that are spoiled or invalidated. Supplemental subtests are also used to provide additional information on cognitive functioning. However, you should decide before you administer the subtests which one to use to derive composite scores. If you need to use a supplemental subtest in place of a core subtest for clinical reasons, decide this before you administer the subtest—not after you have derived scaled scores. For example, an individual with motor impairment may be administered Figure Weights as a substitute for Block Design. Supplemental subtests are also useful when the scores within an index are widely discrepant. The additional information from the supplemental subtest can help tease out factors contributing to disparate results.
Was the WAIS–IV designed to line up with CHC theory?
The development of the WAIS–IV was significantly influenced by current research in neurocognitive information processing models. The creation of new subtests was equally guided by clinical research and factorial data. The Wechsler four-factor structure was first introduced as an option within the WISC–III (1991) and the WAIS–III (1997). The WAIS–IV (2008) strengthens the Wechsler four-factor model, and removes its status as optional. The WAIS–IV subtests measure constructs that could be described using common CHC terms, such as fluid reasoning (SI, MR, FW), quantitative knowledge (AR), crystallized knowledge (VC, IN, CO), short term memory (DS, AR, LN), visual perception (BD, VP, PCm), long-term storage and retrieval (VC, IN), and processing speed (SS, CD, CA).
Why was Picture Arrangement dropped?
Picture Arrangement was dropped for a variety of reasons. It was lengthy to administer, the subtest manipulatives were heavy and contained multiple pieces that could be lost or damaged, or administered inconsistently. Ultimately, some difficult choices were made to make room for new subtests. The WAIS–III version of Picture Arrangement can still be used, with an understanding of the possible effects of using outdated norms.
Why was Object Assembly dropped?
Object Assembly was also dropped for a variety of reasons. There was an emphasis on decreasing dependence on time bonus points. Object Assembly was also lengthy to administer. Subtest performance was dependent on motor performance. In terms of user friendliness, the subtest manipulatives were heavy and contained multiple pieces that could be lost or damaged, or administered inconsistently. Some difficult choices were made in order to make room for the new subtests. The WAIS–III version of Object Assembly can still be used, with an understanding of the possible effects of using outdated norms.
Why was Information chosen as a core subtest over Comprehension?
A number of factors were considered when making this decision. Information psychometric properties such as reliability, subtest floor, gradient, and ceiling, were considered and the correlation between WISC–IV and WAIS–IV composites had an edge over Comprehension. User-friendliness factors, such as administration time and ease of recording and scoring, clearly supported Information. The performance of different demographic groups was examined statistically, and results indicated smaller differences between racial/ethnic group performance and smaller differences based on level of education on Information, rather than Comprehension. At the subtest level, Comprehension was more sensitive than Information for a number of clinical groups; however, selecting Comprehension as a core subtest did not improve the clinical sensitivity of the VCI or the FSIQ for those groups. With respect to construct coverage, the specificity (unique contribution to the battery) of Information was higher than that of Comprehension, and the g-loadings were almost identical, and there was no clear pattern of differential correlations with reasoning tasks with Information compared with Comprehension. Consideration was additionally given to customer preference, in the form of market research surveys specifically addressing this choice and that captured customers' desire for decreased administration time.
Why was a third task—Digit Span Sequencing—added to the Digit Span subtest?
Digit Span Sequencing was added to increase the working memory demands of the Digit Span subtest relative to the previous version, in response to research indicating different cognitive demands for the Digit Span Forward and Digit Span Backward tasks. The total raw score for Digit Span is now based on Digit Span Forward, Digit Span Backward, and Digit Span Sequencing. Digit Span Forward must be administered, as pilot study data indicated the omission of this task results in lower Digit Span Backward scores for some examinees (possibly due to the loss of instructional progression). Retaining Digit Span Forward also ensures sufficient floor items for examinees with intellectual disability or general intellectual deficiency. The separate process scores for each of the three tasks allow practitioners to evaluate differential performance across the tasks.
Why was Arithmetic chosen as a core subtest over Letter–Number Sequencing?
Arithmetic was chosen over Letter–Number Sequencing reasons similar to those for choosing Information over Comprehension. In addition, substantial revisions were made to the Arithmetic subtest to reduce the arithmetic knowledge necessary to complete items successfully and to eliminate superfluous irrelevant information. Research indicates that tasks involving cognitive arithmetic are sensitive to dementia.
General Administration and Scoring
Do we have to wait for General Ability Index (GAI) tables to be generated by outside researchers? Which tables are endorsed by Pearson?
You don't have to wait for outside researchers to generate GAI tables. The WAIS–IV includes the GAI as an optional index score. See Appendix C of the WAIS–IV Technical and Interpretive Manual for the norms table and other pertinent analyses relevant to using the GAI.
Why are some 0-point or 1-point responses on the verbal subtests not queried?
It was determined during standardization that querying certain responses did not result in any additional information. You have the option to query these responses if, based on your clinical judgment, the examinee's performance on surrounding items, and other test behavior observations, you believe the examinee may be able to improve upon the initial response. However, clearly wrong responses should not be queried. In addition, the responses marked with a (Q) in the manual must be queried.
Why were the discontinue rules shortened from the WAIS–III?
The shortened discontinue rules reduced the overall testing time. Standardization discontinue rules were set generously to enable the examinee to attempt all passable items, yet limit the number of items presented. Final adjustments to the discontinue rule for each subtest were made based on empirical studies of the standardization data. The percentile ranks of examinees within an age group were compared before and after application of the reduced discontinue rule. The discontinue rule was set at the lowest number of consecutive scores of 0 that resulted in a rank-order correlation of .98 or higher. For example, the Similarities discontinue rule was five consecutive scores of 0 for standardization and was reduced to three consecutive scores of 0 for the final version of the scale. Following the reduction, 99% of the examinees' Similarities total raw scores remained at the same relative position within their age group.
What is the rule of thumb for clinical significance in base rates?
In general, you should use the rule of 10%. Once you get a base rate that is less than 10%, you should begin to do additional hypothesis testing to confirm or disprove your conclusions. However, if there are medical reasons to expect certain discrepancies, such as a previous traumatic brain injury, then even 15% or higher could be meaningful.
What scores do I use if I want to do a discrepancy analysis?
The VCI is the functional equivalent of the VIQ. Similarly, the PRI is the functional equivalent of the PIQ. You should use the VCI and PRI as you would use the VIQ and PIQ. A number of other discrepancy analyses can be conducted between the index scores (e.g., VCI versus WMI or PSI; PRI versus WMI or PSI, WMI versus PSI).
The process-level discrepancy comparisons reflect the differences between scores for a subtest and the corresponding process score (i.e., Block Design [BD] and Block Design No Time Bonus [BDN]), or differences between two process scores for a single subtest (e.g., Digit Span Forward [DSF] and Digit Span Backward [DSB]). These process-level discrepancy comparisons may be of particular clinical interest. For example, additional information on the contribution of speed to an examinee's Block Design performance may be obtained from comparing the BD and BDN scaled scores. Prior to interpretation, the practitioner should know whether such a difference is statistically significant and how frequently it occurs in the normative sample.
Clinical and Special Group Performance
Why are the clinical studies in WAIS–IV different than those in WAIS–III?
We did extensive market research with customers, using unaided questions, to determine the need for new clinical studies. New clinical groups were chosen based on these responses, including Gifted Intellectual Functioning, Borderline Intellectual Functioning, Asperger's Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment.
If you are interested in conducting clinical studies with other groups, you may request permission via the following website: https://pearsonassessments.com/hai/ContactUs.aspx. Pearson may provide support for such studies by providing test materials and matched control groups for comparison.
Why is reliability lower for the intellectually gifted and the intellectually disabled (formerly referred to as mental retardation) special group samples than for the normative sample?
It is a consistent finding that the restriction in the range of scores obtained by these groups frequently results in lower reliabilities.
Are there profiles typical of clinical disorders?
Generally, the answer is no. However, ongoing research may identify certain characteristics of cognitive functioning for specific clinical disorders. While specific profiles are not diagnostic of particular disorders, working memory and processing speed are implicated in a variety of psychoeducational and neuropsychological disorders.
Do examinees with neuropsychological or learning issues score lower on WMI and PSI?
Consistent with current research, studies reported in the WAIS–IV Technical and Interpretive Manual suggest that examinees with various neuropsychological and learning issues tend to perform lower on working memory and processing speed tasks.
I retested a gifted examinee using the WAIS–IV and the scores were lower than previously reported on the WAIS–III. Why is this?
This is due to the difference in the core subtests between WAIS–III and WAIS–IV; core subtests in the WAIS–IV reflect the increased emphasis on fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed in more recent conceptualizations of intelligence. Compared to the WAIS–III, the WAIS–IV FSIQ deemphasizes crystallized knowledge (Comprehension is supplemental), and increases the contribution of Processing Speed (both Coding and Symbol Search are core). The WAIS–IV FSIQ is comprised of all 10 subtests that comprise the four index scores, including the Working Memory and Processing Speed subtests. The WAIS–III subtests used to derive the FSIQ included only one subtest from the Processing Speed scale, and one additional subtest each from the Verbal Comprehension and Perceptual Organization scales. Gifted examinees tend to score lower on Processing Speed subtests relative to subtests from other scales, perhaps due to a problem solving approach that stresses accuracy over speed.
In addition to the difference in the core subtests on WAIS–III and WAIS–IV, the norms for the newer test are slightly harder due to the Flynn effect. Although some examinees exhibit scores that regress to the mean upon retesting, analyses of the normative data from the WAIS–III and WAIS–IV indicate that the same percentage of examinees, approximately 2%, is identified as gifted based on the FSIQ. However, the same examinees may not be identified due to the shift in the conceptualization of intelligence reflected in the core subtests that contribute to the WAIS–IV FSIQ.
To meet my state's cognitive requirements for a diagnosis of intellectual disability (formerly referred to as mental retardation), the VIQ, PIQ, and FSIQ scores must all be below 70 points. How do I do this with WAIS–IV, which no longer has the VIQ and PIQ composite scores?
States and other regulatory bodies may update their terminology in the near future. In the meantime, there is a statement on page 5 of the WAIS–IV Administration and Scoring Manual that was designed to address this situation: "The terms VCI and PRI should be substituted for the terms VIQ and PIQ in clinical decision-making and other situations where VIQ and PIQ were previously used."
I work in an area where many different languages are spoken. What do I do if an examinee has recently immigrated to the United States and needs to be assessed in a language other than English?
The WAIS–III has been adapted and standardized in 16 different countries. For examinees whose families have recently immigrated, these are the most current, valid tests available in their first language. Adaptations for Canada, United Kingdom, France and French-speaking Belgium, The Netherlands and Flemish-speaking Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Sweden, Lithuania, Slovenia, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Puerto Rico can be obtained by contacting Pearson. Use of these adaptations requires an examiner or experienced professional who is fluent in the examinee's language.
The WAIS–IV for Canada is currently in development. Standardization projects are underway for English language versions in Australia and England; a French version is also under development for use in French-speaking Canada.
Subtest Administration and Scoring
Why are Letter–Number Sequencing, Figure Weights, and Cancellation not administered to ages 70–90?
These particular subtests were omitted from the test protocol for ages 70–90 for various reasons. These subtests were not administered to ages 70–90 due to concerns with fatigue in older adults. Standardization editions include more items, involve using longer discontinue rules, and require additional recording procedures relative to final editions of tests. These factors increase testing time. In standardization, examinees typically are administered both the main test being standardized (e.g., WAIS–IV) and various other tests required to establish validity (e.g., WMS–IV, WAIS–III).
The introduction of Digit Span Sequencing decreased the unique information that Letter–Number Sequencing contributes to the battery. Figure Weights and Cancellation were new subtests, with unproven utility for older adults. All of these subtests were likely to be selected as supplemental subtests. Ultimately, the decision was made to omit these subtests for these ages.
Why was Block Design selected as the first subtest for WAIS–IV?
Block Design was chosen as the first subtest because it is an engaging task that gives the examiner more opportunity to establish rapport. This is consistent with a recent revision of another Wechsler product, the WISC–IV, where Block Design as the initial subtest has been well-received by examiners. When testing examinees with motor impairment, examiners may decide to begin with a different subtest in the interest of rapport.
If you wanted to reduce the effects of speeded performance, why not eliminate time bonus points from Block Design altogether?
In general, higher ability examinees tend to perform the task faster. Without time bonus points, Block Design does not provide fine discrimination at higher ability levels.
Why do Visual Puzzles and Figure Weights have strict time limits, and Matrix Reasoning only has a 30 second guideline?
Similar to Block Design, higher ability examinees tend to perform Visual Puzzles and Figure Weights items more quickly. Given enough time, low ability examinees can eventually respond to items correctly. This is not the case with Matrix Reasoning. The 30 second guideline was established because completion time data indicated that the vast majority of examinees who will respond correctly do so within 30 seconds, but giving additional time to low ability examinees did not result in correct scores. A strict time limit is therefore unnecessary: Grant additional time if the examinee has established a pattern of providing delayed but correct responses as the item difficulty increases.
Why is Digit Span placed so early in the subtest order?
To avoid interference effects between Digit Span and Letter–Number Sequencing, these subtests were widely separated in the order of administration.
In the Letter–Number Sequencing subtest, the examinee is instructed to repeat the numbers in ascending order first, and then the letters in alphabetical order. For Items 3–10, why is credit awarded if the examinee repeats the letters first in order and then the numbers in order?
There is a distinction between reordering and sequencing: Reordering involves placing the numbers as a group prior to the letters as a group, and sequencing involves placing the numbers in numerical order and the letters in alphabetical order—regardless of which grouping comes first. The reason for instructing examinees to reorder the numbers before the letters is to provide a structured way of approaching the task, which is especially helpful for examinees that are anxious or have difficulty structuring their own work.
The WAIS–IV version of Letter–Number Sequencing introduces a new graduated teaching strategy. Using Sample Item A, the examinee is taught to reorder the number before the letter for the two-character trials. If the examinee does not reorder correctly as instructed, no credit is awarded for a given trial on Items 1–2. Sample Item B is used to teach the examinee to sequence the numbers and letters, while maintaining the previous reordering instruction. For Items 3–10, credit is awarded for sequencing alone: Regardless of how the examinee reorders the numbers and letters, he or she is using working memory to sequence the numbers and sequence the letters. Although the incorrect reordering approach has always been infrequently observed, the graduated teaching strategy introduced for WAIS–IV has reduced the frequency of incorrect reordering even further. In addition, prior data analysis results have indicated that these items are equally difficult when either numbers or letters are given first.
What should I do if an examinee writes too faintly to be seen through the Cancellation scoring template?
You don't need the scoring template to score the subtest. If necessary, remove the template and simply count each correct shape with a mark through it and each incorrect shape with a mark through it. You should make sure to double-check your work.
Is color-blindness a factor on the WAIS–IV?
Individuals with color-perception differences are a group that encompasses greater than 10% of the general population. These issues are much more common in males. We have made every effort to ensure our items, including those on the WAIS–IV, WISC–IV, WPPSI–III, and WASI, are free of bias against these individuals. Items are reviewed by color-perception differences experts, as well as individuals with color-perception differences, during the early stages of the test-development process. In addition, acetate overlays have been utilized so that the test developers can understand the appearance of the stimuli to individuals with various color-perception differences. Items are also copied in black and white to check appearance to those with monochromatic color perception. All items are also subjected to an electronic "color-blindness" simulator, to check item appearance with every type of color-perception difference and ensure that the intensity and saturation of colors are not confused or resulting in different responses.
Related Instruments
Was the WAIS–IV co-normed with the WMS–IV, as it has been with previous editions?
Like their predecessors, the WAIS–IV and the forthcoming Wechsler Memory Scale–Fourth Edition (WMS–IV; Wechsler, in press) research programs overlapped during the standardization stages to allow co-norming. The linkage provides a more complete picture of cognitive functioning in the areas of intellectual ability and memory, and enables a direct comparison of intelligence and memory through normative information. The linkage additionally enables prediction of memory scores on the basis of intellectual ability scores and interpretation of memory scores in the context of intellectual ability scores. Information regarding the co-normative sample, correlations between measures, and analyses relevant to concurrent use of the two scales (e.g., ability-memory discrepancy comparisons and ability-memory contrast scores) will be reported in the WMS–IV Technical and Interpretive Manual (Wechsler, in press).
When will the WMS–IV be available?
January 2009.
Will scoring and reporting software be available for use with the WAIS–IV and WMS–IV?
Scoring assistants and interpretive writers are available for use with both the WAIS–IV and the WMS–IV, and for the joint applications of the two tests.
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I won.
ochocinco Chad Ochocinco
I apologize for interrupting your precious time lines this late,just looking for a quick game of FIFA before I go to bed. Estaban 85
Smurfhawk31 Robert Walker
@ochocinco Good game 85. didn't mean to whoop on you so bad. 5-1 was kinda harsh...
(in a DM) ochocinco
I'm eating trying to play at the same time
Smurfhawk31 Robert Walker
@ochocinco lol, We will have to play again sometime then...when you aren't eating. Don't feel bad, I beat @JForsett 38-7 at Madden.
Somehow I feel like justice has been served.
I am now 3-0 against athletes. (Forsett - Madden, Tate - Halo Reach, Ochocinco - Fifa)


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Duffle Coat History, Details & Buying Guide
In the new year, we are continuing our overcoat series with an in-depth look at the hard-wearing Duffle coat. We'll outline its history, details, how to wear it, and how to buy the best Duffle coat for you.
Duffle Coat History
Just like the trenchcoat, there are manifold variations of the duffle coat today, and while all are perfectly fine to wear, it is interesting to know the origins of the garment and how it obtained the characteristic hood and toggle buttons. Notably, the duffle coat remains the only coat in a classic gentleman's wardrobe today that has a hood. Although similar hoods were long used in menswear dating back to early Christian monk's habits, the hooded duffle coat as we know it today dates back to the 19th century.
Belgian Origins of the Term 'Duffel'
The most common myth about the origins of the Duffle is that the coat is of Belgian heritage. The Belgian town of Duffel in the province of Antwerp was known as a clothmaking town in the 15th century that exported its cloth all over Europe. The "duffel" fabric itself was a black, rough woolen fabric, and the duffle coat was in fact named after it. However, the duffle coat itself was never produced in the namesake city, nor was it made from Duffel fabric.
Anglo-Saxon Heritage
Many claim that the English borrowed the Belgian term to create the duffle coat as we know it today, and while it is correct that the English military and especially Sir Bernard "Monty" Montgomery and Sir David Stirling, founder of the SAS, popularized this garment during WWII, the British origins of this toggle closure overcoat can be traced back to 1887. At the time, John Partridge, a British purveyor of outerwear, began to design and offer the duffle coat for sale. The look back then was quite different from today, though it already featured the characteristic wooden toggles. The coat was shorter and cut very roomy with a slightly angled toggle front closure, which looks similar to vintage motorcycle jackets.
A few years later, the Royal British Navy was searching for a hard-wearing, sailor-proof coat, and so the British Admiralty commissioned the duffle coat, which turned out to be a great success and was after that worn on military ships around the world.
Polish Ancestors
Even though John Partridge designed the British duffle coat, he clearly was inspired by the Polish "frock" coat. It was first introduced around 1820 and gained some popularity in continental Europe in the 1850's. Just like the modern duffle coat, it was tailored with a hood and a horizontal toggle closure. Of course, back then pockets were not part of a coat and was worn more closely fitted than the bulky cut of the British Navy, but nevertheless, there is a great resemblance. Toggle closures have rarely been used in menswear for the last 200 years.
The Peak
The duffle coat probably reached peak popularity during the 1950's – 1960's for several reasons. First of all, Field Marshal Montgomery had helped to create an iconic look during World War II, which is why the duffle is to this day also known as a Monty in the UK. As such, it does not surprise that he was even made into a wax figure – wearing the Monty coat, of course. Also, Colonel David Sterling liked his coat so much that he even wore it in the desert! After the war, the military released surplus duffle coats to the public, and artists, students, and intellectuals wore them. Jean Cocteau popularized his very own version in white. As a consequence, mothers would dress their children in them, raincoats adapted the duffle cut and the Dutch men's fashion publication SIR published an article titled "The Monty-Coat Forever".
Farid Chenoune, author of the book Men's Fashion History, claims it was often worn with former naval sweaters, a college scarf, and corduroy trousers, but based on the many pictures I have seen from that period, I can say that it was worn with all kinds of garments, suits, and even tuxedos!
After the coat had reached the peak of its popularity, it never came close to the same level of success again. You will still see duffle coats on the street today, even though these models are often fashion interpretations of the original, far from the real thing.
Duffle Coat Details & Characteristics
Since the 20th century, a duffle coat is made of a heavy, coarse woolen fabric. It features a roomy box-cut with a hood, a square shoulder yoke, and large patch pockets with hemp rope and wooden toggle closures.
The Fabric
The Original
As mentioned above, this coat got its name, though indirectly, from the Belgian city of Duffel and the rough and heavy linen and woolen cloth produced there. As a side note, this is also the fabric used for the original duffle bag. Although the coat bears its name, is was never actually used for the duffle coat production. Instead, a similarly heavy 34 oz per yard (1050 grams per meter) of double-faced, boiled woolen cloth with a twill structure (similar to Serge) was used. As of 1900, the British Admiralty demanded that all fabric including the wool had to be British, and so only domestic cloth was used. The original color for military duffle coats was camel beige, but in the early 20th century, khaki and brown versions were used. However, the navy was not used until the thirties. In the fifties, navy blue and other colors became more popular with the public, and today you can find them in almost any color including red, racing green, olive green, gray, fawn, yellow, white…
If you look at the picture of Monty, you can see that the coat has a thick nap similar to the Casentino cloth. I think this was simply an effect that came with the age of the woolen fabric since new duffle coats did seem to have it.
In 1950, the Englishman Harold Morris and his wife Freda, who were already in the glove and overall business for blue collar workers, bought some surplus duffle coat fabric from the Navy along with some duffle coats and recreated them for workers. However, when the demand plummeted, they refocused on the consumer market with great success and became well known as the brand Gloverall – an amalgamation of gloves and overall. Instead of the original fabric, they used a 34 oz Tyrolean Loden fabric. Loden is a great fabric for outdoor use because its woven base is felted afterward, providing the cloth with a water repellent finish that is very hard wearing.
Other Fabrics
With elevated popularity in the fifties and sixties, different fabrics were used for duffle coats. At that time, synthetic fibers were state of the art and so you'd find Nylon wool and loden blends in addition to more traditional camel hair, tweed, gabardine and even popeline for summer.
The Cut
In the early days of the naval duffle coat, the garment was rather spartan. If you look at the old pictures, you can see how overwhelming these coats were in size. Especially the smaller sailors look a bit lost in such a huge garment. At the time of its introduction, the crew still had to climb rigging, and so they needed to be able to move in their coats, hence the wide cut. However, at the same time, it was difficult to keep the body warm with so many open holes and so some sailors would tie the duffle coat to their body with a rope or add cord to the inside of their hood allowing them to achieve a tight fit around their face.
After the Admirals in charge had received some feedback about the coat, some design changes were made. The duffle was cut more narrowly with a straight seam down the front with a generous overlap. Shoulders were reinforced with another layer of cloth and studs were attached to the hood, allowing sailors to adjust better it. Overall, it looked much more like it does today.
Regarding coat length, the original duffle coats were rather short, just about as long as a peacoat. During WWII, the length increased to about knee length or above and today you will find most coats to be somewhere in between.
Cord & Toggle
The toggles are probably the duffle coat's most characteristic feature. Originally, hemp cord was used in combination with wooden toggles. Gloverall substituted them with more refined looking horn toggles and leather ties in 1954, and today most toggles are made out of plastic. In the beginning, the Royal Navy seems to have favored three toggles, but later they included a fourth. Purists may want to go with four but at the end of the day, it does not matter.
You often read that toggles are easier to close with gloves than buttons. In my experience, the opposite is true, and the toggles are there for a distinctive look.
Collar Bar
Similarly to the trench coat, the duffle coat has a bar underneath the collar, which is closed with two buttons so your neck can be better protected from the elements.
Shoulder Pads
The shoulders feature a double layer of cloth which serves to both help repel water better and prevent premature wear of the shoulder areas due to carrying items on one's shoulder.
Patch Pockets
A duffle coat features two prominent patch pockets on the outside. I have seen some with flaps though the original naval duffle coat is likely the one without flaps.
The old duffles did not have a lining but in 1954, Gloverall added a checked lining to their coats and lately it seems like some companies even use – charmingly – a Union Jack for a lining. Purists should do it like Monty and skip the lining. Interestingly, the original Monty coat featured thigh straps on the inside of the coat that allowed you to fasten the coat to your legs.
When to Wear & How to Combine a Duffle Coat
Traditionally, the duffle coat was worn on top of uniforms and even today, it is worn a bit more roomy that other overcoats. Although it was combined in the fifties with a variety of suits and sport coat outfits, it is decidedly more suited to casual outfits in tweed, thornproof, Saxony, etc., rather than superfine worsteds. Needless to say, never wear it with a tuxedo unless, like Jean Cocteau, you consider this coat to be your universal overcoat.
It also pairs well with jeans, chinos and corduroys as well as tennis sweaters or other heavy knit wear. Regarding footwear, boots or brogues are better than plain toe oxfords and many people even combine it with sneakers. If you decide to buy a duffle coat in an intense color such as red or yellow, try to tone down the rest of your outfit since you are already making a bold statement. Overall, I would recommend it for all things casual and consider it improper with anything business or evening related.
Where & How to Buy Duffle Coats?
Over its existence, millions of duffle coats have been produced, and there are still plenty of manufacturers who offer duffle coats or their particular spin on it. For you, that means a wide range of choices is available between vintage, new, and bespoke. However, at the same time, this means that there is a lot to choose from and in the following section I will try to help find the duffle coat that is right for you.
Used & Vintage Duffle Coats
True WWII duffle coats in great condition are difficult to find. They pop up every once in a while on eBay for about £10 – 100, but shipping from the UK is quite expensive. Of course, you may also be lucky to find a great duffle coat at a local store like vintage menswear in London, but this will be the exception to the rule. Thankfully, the wider cut will make shopping online less risky regarding sizing. Also, you can try vintage websites, such as this one, this one or that one. However, always bear in mind that the smallest size they used to make them in was a size 1, and I have seen a 6'2″ man weighing 250 lb. look like he has to grow into it. So only go for WWII coats it if you really want the real thing. Otherwise it will just be way too big on you.
New Duffle Coats
When it comes to new duffle coats, you have an almost endless choice of suppliers but none of them truly provides the real thing. Likely the closest imitation regarding fabric and details comes from Gloverall – called Monty, it currently costs £325. They claim it is original, but just the fact that they use a 90% wool and 10% PA blend proves that it is far from authentic. The fabric comes from Italy and is not 34oz heavy as it used to be. The company likes to market their Monty as the "original" duffle coat despite the fact that the company was not founded until 1951, long after the inception of the naval duffle coat. If you can overlook this marketing transgression, and live with 10% nylon, it is the closest thing to the original, and it comes in sizes that fit better than the real coats.
Another supplier that claims to make original coats is Original Montgomery, which once again shows what an impact the Field Marshal had in Britain. According to their website, they have been producing duffle coats for the British Admiralty since the 1890's, and still produce their signature product in England. Their product is less expensive – about £170 – and in return you get 30% polyester. That alone would be a reason for me not to buy it, but if you are on a budget, it may fit the bill.
Another manufacturer that provides 100% Loden duffle coats is Schneiders Salzburg from Austria. In the US, they are not readily available, but in Europe they are widely available in haberdasheries. If you want a duffle coat with flap, LL Bean offers an 18oz version in wool and if you live in Germany, you should consider Ladage & Oelke in Hamburg, who have been offering this classic in various colors for years.
If you do not concerned with absolute authenticity, there are a number of manufacturers that offers adapted designs of the duffle coat. They include Harnold Brook, which in fact used to make the real deal once upon a time but it seems like they were taken over by an Italian company recently. Japanese companies like Headporter Plus offer their version. A more fashion forward house, Comme des Garcons, is currently selling a Varsity duffle coat by Junya Watanabe for about €1000. Personally, I would stick with a more classic cut in a vivid color such as green, red or yellow, but each to his own.
Last but not least, you always have the option to go bespoke. Although every bespoke tailor should be able to make you one, many may not be familiar with the specific details and due to the lack of time for research, they may decline the project. Even on Savile Row, duffle coats are not the standard but it seems like Richard Anderson has developed a custom program for duffle coats made from a 21 oz wool melton cloth in various colors. Of course, a bespoke garment will be considerably more expensive than a standard duffle coat off the rack, but the fit should also be superior and you can build your very own garment in the fabric of your choice – maybe you can find a special 34oz Loden fabric or even a real Duffel – wouldn't that be something? Like many things in classic fashion, a garment such as the duffle coat, if you can forsee wearing it for many years, would be worth the investment.
If you have other sources for duffle coats, please contact me and I will add them to the article. What duffle coats do you own, and what colors are your favorite?


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Produced by Thom Bell and Stan Watson, written by William Hart and Thom Bell, "La-La (Means I Love You)" is a classic of Philly soul, vintage 1968, and a memorable hit for the Delfonics. What a beautiful pop song. I don't think they make 'em like this anymore.
Hart sang the shimmering falsetto lead on the hit single. He's had to drop it down a notch or two over the years. Watching the audience respond to the song in the video below, I sense that this song has touched more than a few hearts. I identify.
So why does "la-la" mean I love you? I take it that if you stutter, that would be the way that important sentiment might come out.


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