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Las Cruces fighter Joe Torrez preparing for legal defense in deadly home invasion
Man who battled intruders may be facing his own legal challenges in deadly incident
LAS CRUCES >> He has not been charged, but the Las Cruces man who fought off intruders during a deadly New Year's Day home invasion is preparing a legal defense.
A Las Cruces attorney Sunday started an online campaign in support of Joseph Torrez. The 27-year-old construction worker and mixed martial arts fighter reportedly fought four gang members on New Year's Day after they forced their way into his home on King James Avenue near the community of Doña Ana, according to court documents and Torrez's attorney, C.J. McElhinney.
Sal Garces (Courtesy photo)
In his initial post on the "Support Joe Torrez" Facebook page, McElhinney wrote: "Unfortunately, I think we are at the beginning of a very long fight. Please know that I have advised Joe to make no statements of any kind until this situation is resolved. He is reading all of your posts and truly appreciates your support."
McElhinney said he advised Torrez to stop cooperating with the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office late last week during an interview with investigators. Initially, McElhinney said, investigators had called it a self-defense case.
DASO is continuing its investigation, in conjunction with the 3rd Judicial District Attorney's Office. While Torrez has not been charged, he has not been cleared officially either.
One of the alleged intruders, 25-year-old Sal Garces, was beaten, stabbed and died at the scene, near a neighboring house.
Another suspect, Nathan M. Avalos, 20, was transported to an El Paso hospital with facial injuries. Avalos was released from the hospital Monday, DASO spokeswoman Kelly Jameson said. Avalos has not been charged, but McElhinney wrote on the Facebook page that the head investigator planned to file charges against Avalos once he was released.
In a phone interview, McElhinney said Torrez's family is concerned for its safety, adding that Avalos should be in jail.
Two other men, Raymond Garces, the 19-year-old brother of the man killed, and Leonard Calvillo, 22, have been jailed in the wake of the incident. Both remain in custody, per jail records.
More than 6,000 people have "liked" the page, and several have commented showing support for Torrez, including some from around the world.
McElhinney said people have offered to contribute money toward any legal fees Torres might incur.
The story appeared on national news websites and in England and Australia -- the majority of those accounts are rewrites of what has been reported in the Sun-News.
McElhinney had a phone interview with Jane Velez-Mitchell on CNN's Headline News, a cable television network, to discuss the case Monday evening.
The events that sparked the home invasion and the details of the subsequent fight aren't completely clear.
Torrez was inside his home that night with his 2-year-old son, fiance and three of her friends -- one of them came over saying she had been jumped, McElhinney said.
Raymond Garces reportedly told authorities that the group had gone to the King James Avenue home because of a previous altercation, according to a statement of facts filed in Magistrate Court.
Later, Torrez received phone threats from Calvillo, according to court documents.
"I'm big Eastside," Calvillo reportedly said, referring to a gang. " ... I'll kill you and your family ... I will go to your house."
The Garces brothers, Avalos and Calvillo reportedly forced their way into the home about 2 a.m.
McElhinney said Torrez does not recall clearly all the moments of the brawl, including how Sal Garces received his fatal wounds. McElhinney is adamant that Torrez did not know the men before that morning.
Torrez suffered minor injuries.
Deputy District Attorney Jacinto Palomino said Monday that a prosecutor went to the scene Jan. 1. He said they are being "thorough" to find out what the facts support. If those don't follow Torrez's self-defense claim, he could face criminal charges for the homicide.
According to New Mexico jury instructions, a confronted person, such as Torrez, has the right to self defense and does not have a duty to retreat.
But "when acting in self-defense, a person may use no more force than is reasonably necessary to avoid the threatened harm," according to commentary that accompanies the state jury instructions.
Court records show numerous prior arrests and convictions for the Garces brothers, Avalos and Calvillo, many on drug and violence charges. In some cases, they have been arrested and charged together. They are cousins, according to Facebook.
At the time of his death, Sal Garces was awaiting trial for domestic violence charges.
Calvillo was on probation for a drug-related conviction at the time of the incident, court records show. As a result, his probation has been revoked and he was being held without bond at the Doña Ana County Detention Center.
Calvillo was charged with aggravated battery, two counts of conspiracy (related to burglary and battery) and criminal damage to property.
In April, Avalos was charged with stabbing a man near a pool supply business on Lohman Avenue. According to court filings, Calvillo drove the car and also fought in that incident but was not charged.
Officials eventually dropped the charge against Avalos, and Palomino said Monday it was because of the nature of that fight.
Raymond Garces, who was on an ankle monitor at the time of his arrest, was charged with two counts of conspiracy and criminal damage to property. He was being held at the detention center on a $10,000 secured bond.
Anyone with additional information can call the investigator directly at the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office, 575-525-8806, according to a news release issued Monday.
Torrez, who has a 1-5 record as a professional MMA fighter, has another bout scheduled Jan. 17. It's unclear if it will take place.
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from R.C. Sproul Dec 27, 2009 Category: R.C. SproulI remember the remarkable success of the little book published in the middle of the twentieth century by J. B. Phillips titled Your God Is Too Small. The book was a ringing challenge to seek a deeper understanding of the nature and character of God. It obviously struck a nerve, as multitudes of people devoured the book in a quest to expand their knowledge of the majesty of God. Keep Reading
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from R.C. Sproul Dec 26, 2009 Category: R.C. SproulWhat is striking in this history is the manifest hand of providence in the work of redemption. God is a God of long-range planning. He does not succumb to the all-too-human tendency toward immediate gratification and short-term goals. God sees the end from the beginning and rules the course of history, moving it inexorably toward its appointed destiny. In the affairs of the life of Abraham, God was providentially directing history toward David's kingship and far beyond to the kingship of Christ. Keep Reading
Help Ligonier Finish 2009 Well and Begin 2010 on Solid Financial Ground
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The Columbus Dispatch - October 16, 2012 03:46 PM
The 'mystery shopper' scam that rears its ugly head from time to time has been reported in the Dayton area, and the FBI is sounding the alert that it might also be in play in central Ohio and elsewhere in the state.
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Other versions of the scam are being reported, too, some involving depositing counterfeit checks then sending funds back to the so-called employer.
The FBI is encouraging people research such 'work-at-home' opportunities by checking companies out with the Better Business Bureau and stay away from companies that want you to deposit checks and wire or send them money.
If you think you've been taken in by such a scammer or know something about such a scheme, the FBI asks that you file a complaint at www.IC3.gov. More information about this type of scam can be found at www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt151.shtm.


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Book sale funds Newspapers In Education
ALPENA – The 2013 Business Expo and Newspapers in Education Book Sale returns Saturday at the APlex. Alpena business owners from throughout the area, craft makers and book enthusiasts will come together to promote reading news in classrooms and provide information about products and services locally.
According to The News Circulation Manager Ken Pokorzynski, as many as 15,000 books, movies and music are available for purchase for prices far below what would be found in a store. He said the money raised from the book sale is used to fund the newspaper's NIE program, which supplies classrooms in Northeast Michigan copies of The News for educational purposes. Pokorzynski said the newspaper takes pride in helping students learn through the use of printed news.
"We gather books from the community and we sell them and the proceeds help fund our Newspaper in Education program. Currently we have 13 classrooms and 200 students that are able to use the newpapers as an educational tool and for their studies," Pokorzynski said. "The book sale is a major contributor to us being able to offer this program and it allows for people who like to read to purchase some quality books, in good condition for as little as 50 cents and no more than $2 for a hardcover book."
Among the books available are romance novels, self-help books, biographies and according to Pokorszynski, a lot of children's books that were collected by some area students.
"Children's books are a large part of our sale and go hand-in-hand with the NIE program," Pokorzynski said. "Sanborn School collected several thousand books for us for the sale and that is very helpful. If you have bought a children's book lately you know they are quite expensive. At the book sale you can get them for 50 cents or maybe $1 for a hard cover book."
The book sale is only one part of the overall expo. Booths will be set up at the event taht will allow people to sample and learn about products and services local companies offer. There also will be local crafters who will be showing off their work.
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The expo begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday and ends at 4 p.m. Pokorzynki said it is usually busy as soon as the doors open.
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Handicapped accessible parking is available at Columbia Center mall entrances.
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Columbia Center has 2 Travelex ATM machines. 1 located near the food court in the Macy's Men's & Children's wing, the other is located in front of the Cinema near Barnes & Noble.
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Baby changing stations are available in the play area and food court family restroom.
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Children's Play Area

Columbia Center values even the smallest shoppers. 'Kidgits Korner' includes padded carpet, climbing toys, a clubhouse with a slide, a changing table, and a children's library.

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Every mall entrance shoppers will find the handheld directory located at the code of conduct sign. Also a large format lighted directory at the JC Penney mall entrance, Barnes & Noble entrance and the Sears Wing.

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Convenient drinking fountains are located near Maurices, Orange Julius and Auntie Anne's
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Food Court
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Located in the food court between Panda Express & Dairy Queen
Lost and Found
All Lost & Found items are turned into the mall management office. To check for an item, please call (509) 783-2109 during business hours.
USPS mailbox located outside West JCP entrance
Mall Walking
Everyone is welcome! Mall doors open at 7:30am each morning to accommodate mall walkers. For more information on the Healthy Ages Mall Walking Program, stop by the Representative table in the Food court, Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 9:00am.
Management Office
The Mall office has an exterior entrance located under the sidewalk overhang between JCP & Macy's Men's & Children's store.
Mobile Device Charging Stations
You can charge your phone while you are shopping. Conveniently located Device Charging Stations allow visitors to charge their phones, tablets, and other communication devices while enjoying the mall. The Charging Station features comfortable seating - and is the perfect spot to rest and recharge!
Nursing Mothers Lounge
Find the Nursing Mothers lounge in the Women's restroom in the Food court.
Public Transportation
The Ben Franklin Transit shuttles pick riders up at Columbia Center Monday through Friday 6:00am until 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am until 5:00pm. There are no shuttle bus pick-ups on Sundays. Shuttles pick-up riders approximately every twenty minutes outside the Sears entrance. For complete route and transit information contact Ben Franklin Transit customer service at (509) 735-5100.

Ben Franklin Transit buses do not operate on the following holidays:

New Year's Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day
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Retailer Gift Cards
A large selection of retailer and restaurant giftcards can be found on the rounder in front of the play area are available for purchase in the mall office.
Simon Giftcard®
Give the gift of shopping with a Simon Giftcard, available at Simon Guest Services® in denominations ranging from $20 to $500. There are no fees after purchase and the funds do not expire. The Simon Giftcard can be used anywhere Visa or American Express are accepted. See cardholder agreement for complete terms and conditions.
Find a large selection of retailer cards at our Black Hawk rack in the JCPenney wing in front of kids play area. Gift cards can be purchased in the mall management office, located out the JCP west mall entrance to the left under the sidewalk overhang.

 Office hours:
 Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
 Saturday 10AM - 6PM
 Sunday 11AM - 6PM

Simon Kidgits Club
The Simon Kidgits® Club is here! Sign your child up for free today either online at kidgits.simon.com or in-center at the Simon Mall Management Office. Simon Kidgits Club members receive access to exclusive events, in-center prizes, store discounts and fun birthday emails. So join the club, and join the fun now.
Simon Mobile App
The Simon Mobile App can help you find your favorite stores, dining and entertainment options at the Simon shopping center nearest you. You'll also be able to check out the latest deals, news and events available at your favorite center right from your smartphone or tablet. And there are many more features designed to enhance your shopping experience including mall maps, gift card balance check and more. Download the free app from your favorite app store.
Soft Seating
Take a break in between shopping in one of our many, chic, soft seating areas located throughout the mall.

 (Bring your computer and access our WiFi during your rest.)

All Simon Malls, Mills and Premium Outlets in the U.S. have achieved the national 'StormReady' designation by the National Weather Service. This designation recognizes Simon centers' preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situations.

A fun ride through the mall! Kiddie Kruzzers are located in front of Macys Mens & Childrens, JCPenney, and Regal Cinema. Each Kiddie Kruzzer includes a handy bag area to place your belongings.

 The cost is $5 with a $.50 refund upon return of the Kruzzer.

SYF Coin Wishing Wells

The SYF Coin Wishing Wells bring in funds for Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) programs. The SYF helps provide economical, educational and career development opportunities to local youth. All of the proceeds collected from the SYF Coin Wishing Well go to the Simon Youth Foundation.

Wheelchairs (Complimentary)
Wheelchairs are available for checkout at Simon Mall Management office or by calling 509.627.9283. Borrower must provide a valid phone number to sign out a wheelchair. We ask that wheelchairs be returned to the Simon Mall after use. Chairs are available on a first-come/first-serve basis. No reservations will be accepted.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet
We offer free wireless internet to our shoppers at this Simon mall. Any shopper with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone can easily log onto the Wi-Fi network. All shoppers have to do is open their web browser or select "Simon WiFi" (the SSID name) from their available list of wireless networks to get to the Simon Malls Wi-Fi landing page. All shoppers that choose to use the Wi-Fi network at this mall must agree to Simon Wi-Fi Terms & Conditions of Use prior to using this free service. If there are any issues or questions, shoppers and tenants should contact the Wi-Fi network technical support hotline at (888) 726-5930 for assistance.
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Obviously, i was kidding, Steve. It´s a chinese torture [:D]
Chinese stuff made me think of the last Gutts n´ roses album, Chinese Democracy. Question would be: when will it be release that crap? [^]
No. Chinese Torture it ain't. Chinese Torture is a bonus track on Queen's "The Miracle" album - that's what it's called, honestly - "Chinese Torture". Not much to the track really . . .
YEah, i knew it. Im a huge Queen fan. [:)]
Listening to Yoko when she sings is a chinese torture for me


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I'm a student here at Auburn University and I haven't been able to play paintball since I moved here and it is by far one of the most tragic things to occur in my life. I've looked asked around but have not been able to find anyone around here who plays. I play both woodsball and speedball, so ANY field would be perfect. Thanks for the help whomever you may be.
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Posted 18 February 2011 - 04:22 PM
Hey I know what you mean I'm also an Auburn student loooking for a nearby field. I know there are some listed on some other forums that haven't been updated in ten years, but I doubt any are still open. I play about every other weekend in prattville about an hour away. If you log onto yahoo and search for the group prattville paintball you can get emails about the next upcoming game, directions, and scenario descriptions. You're more than welcome to come out and play with us one day there's no field fee and you can bring your own paint just be smart about it and don't come out with some really old paint that is going to hurt people. We play mostly woodsball and some more open field speedball-ish type games. Its a lot fun out there, its cheap, and the people there are really helpful and friendly. But if you find a cool place play in auburn please let me know.
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Welcome to TechPB you two!!^^ But I just check pbreview for fields, and their ratings.
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A few years ago I met a pilot named Neil Bradon.
Neil stands six feet something. He hails from the United Kingdom. And he loves aviation.
Neil loves flying so much that, after trying for years to get a license in Europe, he took a job with Intel Corp. here in the states so that he could train quickly and efficiently in the bright sunshine of Arizona. He earned a U.S. pilot certificate in 2012.
Though his stateside gig was time-limited, Neil wasted absolutely none of that time. He flew as much as possible; he took friends and family flying; he made scores of new aviation friends through Facebook and Twitter. He went to AOPA Summit in Palm Springs, Calif. (that's where we met; the photo is of Neil standing next to AOPA's Sweepstakes Husky). He went to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. He is a tireless advocate of general aviation, and his excitement about any chance to get up in the air is refreshing and a joy to experience.
Neil goes back home on May 28. He has pledged to fly practically right up until the moment he has to board the much bigger aircraft that will take him back across the ocean.
He wrote this on Facebook recently:
"Next time you visit the airport, take time to say hello to fellow pilots. You might just inspire someone to push a little bit further with their flying adventures.
"After landing today I spoke to a C152 pilot. He asked me where I had been today and told him I had landed at Portland International (KPDX). This blew him away. Could see his eyes light up. He told me that was his dream but in the year since getting his ticket he has yet to take that dream flight. I explained to him how easy it was with a little bit of planning. I encouraged him to think about taking the flight one day. Dreams can come true.
"The U.S. has something special in terms of GA. After I leave on the 25th for Europe, I wish you all good luck fighting to keep what you have. Godspeed my aviation friends."
The United States does indeed have something special when it comes to general aviation, and sometimes we don't appreciate it until we view it through someone else's eyes. In the meantime, Godspeed Neil! I hope you come back to the states sometime. I'm sure there will be empty right seats in airplanes waiting for you all across this nation.—Jill W. Tallman
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Snowman Building 101
ESCANABA – First you find a field or yard full of fresh pack-e snow. Call together your crew, siblings, cousins and maybe a few friends.
Send one kid home to raid the house for buttons, a hat, scarf, and a carrot. Then let the fun begin!
Mold a cold mound of snow into a ball a roll it and roll it and roll it. As the snowball grows it squeaks and crunches as it munches up more bulk.
Next, wet mittens and pat and press the snowball, shaping it just so. Using the hill to our advantage, the crew makes the head; middle and the bottom of the snowman come together.
Then those with the longest arms and the strongest backs wrestle to get Frosty's parts on top of each other. Wet snow is chinked in between the snowballs like glue.
Now, the decorating department takes over. Dad's old hat seems to fit Frosty's head. Sticks made good arms and strings from a mop make hair.
Finally, the most important ingredient in any snowman making is added. Frozen time is liberally sprinkled all over the winter creation.
Frozen time like frozen peas is a healthy thing. It is measured by the ticking of snowflakes against the ageless trees. For an hour or two time stands still. It's like being in a magical snow globe.
In this dreamland of darkness, the long winter's nights suspends aching bones, cold toes and fingers, homework, bedtimes and responsibilities.
Only the snow, the stars and the frosty breath of friends and family are real.
Frozen time cannot be bought at any stores or purchased online. It is the pure magic of a memory that snowman building makes.
Snowmen, snowwomen and snow creatures are not just lumps of precipitation or decorations. They're little makers on a timeline. How many times did your Mom or Dad call you and your family around the snowman to take a group picture?
How many times did I flip through the pages of an old photo album and see a picture of cousins by a snowman they made? Immediately memories flow. "I remember that year the snow was up to the mailbox," or "see Grandpa's 1952 Ford pick-up in the background of that photo of the snowman.
Children will forever recall the names of adults that helped them construct a snowman. My aunt Sandy was often the one to help my brothers and I make snow people.
There's something special about making a snowman that brings out the kid in all of us. Even though I remember my Mom complaining about all the snow tracked in the house and the wet mittens, I have photos of her spring food coloring on our snow dinosaur to make it look green!
The snow sculptures sometimes only last for a few weeks, but the memories of the team work that went into them will last for many years.
Most of us still recall the huge "Frosty" that stood on the empty lot on Stephenson Avenue across from the Save-More store a few years ago.
Frozen time means a good time. Did you ever stop to wonder just how many snowmen and snowwomen there are in the U.P. on any given winter weekend? After a wet heavy snow, there is a population explosion in Upper Michigan.
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- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 egg white, slightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Spinach
- Sliced roasted red peppers, jarred
- Sliced red onion
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- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl, finely mash the black beans with a potato masher or your hands. Add the shallots, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, hot sauce, cilantro, egg white, flour, salt and pepper. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Form into 4 patties and arrange on a platter.
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Sear patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they have a nice crust. Remove the patties to a paper towel lined platter. Assemble the sandwiches with a patty, some spinach, roasted red peppers and red onion on the multi-grain rolls. Top with a good drizzle of Szechuan Tomato Dressing and serve.
In a small bowl, add the Szechuan sauce, tomatoes and cilantro. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Use as a dressing for the black bean sandwiches.
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Probably exactly what Fedor is used to...but I have to say I find it very bizzare
As I understand the above is actually Greek Orthodox and the Below is Russian Orthodox, same Hymn. I cant tell if they are singing the same language, but I dont think so, the one below if far less harsh. Having lived with Greeks in Univeristy, I know that Greek is one of the most harsh sounding Languages in the world
The Orthodox Church grew next to Rome for many centuries, covering the East after the Empire Fragmented into Two. Constentine probably ensured the Orthodox Church when he tried to move the Capital to Constantinople rather then Rome. These people also trace their ancestory back to certain Apostles but unlike the Romans, they do not claim their succession is specifically apostolic and certainly not GODs authorititive voice on the Planet. The Greek and Russian Orthodox as far as I know never had a true split from each other, except for the fact the Greek part was over-run by Islamists after the Fall of Constantinople. Islam made it as far as Greece, but never got to Rome. They also never got that far into Russia. So the Orthodox Church was never truely smushed.
The similarities between Rome and The Orthodox are far closer then Rome and the Protestant and Free Churches. As the Videos show, the Song is a Hymn to celebrate Mary. Notice that the Orthodox Church have depicted Mary in the Colour Purple, and minimal on the blue. Purple is the Colour of Royalty, Red can also indicate Royalty. Rome does not primarily paint her in Purple, but in Blue. to show her humility and submission to Christ, rather then her status as "Mother of GOD" or "Queen of Heaven" though she is refered to by both denominations as both. The other fascinating thing depicted in some of the iconography is the Baby Christ rising out of a Cibourium. The Cibourium is the dish which is used in Communion instead of a plate to distribute the host. This would indicate they hold to transubstantiation...there is even one image where Mary joins him inside the cibourium. This is actually alright, for it shows that any who take communion appear inside the Cibourium with Christ, its more about the communion of Saints then it is about Marian Worship...but all the same without knowing already what the Orthodox believe one might see it as obvious idolitry.
The colour red can also be to do with Martyredom, sacrifice...and although its a leap I guess it could be a form of purity. But White or Gold is tended to show this more, as well as blending with Royalty, those who are actually Holy are usually shown in Gold/Silver, yellow/white. Its not an exact science you understand LOL
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Megan McJames had a small epiphany when she started racing in a NorAm against some European World Cup skiers - and was surprisingly close to them. By the end of the 2006 season, she had hit a trifecta: she was the NorAm overall, super G and giant slalom champion. Now a regular on the World Cup circuit, McJames is looking to become the next young champion from Park City.
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Highlights, Part DeauxPosted Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 1:42 PM
My Sister visits, and finds out that though I say I've been working, Life is just fun
See the similarity? Though she definitely looks more civilized than I.
The Wildlife cooperated as usual, and I got to show her around.
Wayne's sister came to visit, with husband and friend. THAT was a fun day on the lake that I think maybe I mentioned once or so
I took this of this fawn from the boat.
Couldn't help it, we swam~
Marshmallow gets another fan.
Horses try to sneak in the barn.
When someone wants to ride, they ride
We have admirers of all kinds
And finally a horse does sneak in the barn!
I'm pretty happy that I got to meet Tom Davis. He is 97 years old, and irrigates hundreds of acres of pasture by hand. Trust me, I've seen him do it. Gives new meaning to keep on keepin' on huh? Everyone should have that kind of work ethic. He is the Grandson of Tom and Julia Davis, who donated the land that the Julia Davis Park in Boise is on. The stories he can tell were fairly spell binding. Of course, I like old history like that. But he talks of riding horseback from Boise up to the ranch we were on. Taking 2 days in a snow blizzard, with his sister.
My sister sees another part of what we do
Scout makes a new friend
My sister's Dog, McKenna couldn't help barking and wanting into the corrals where we were sorting to ship. So, she had to stay inside, But she looks cute!
Two Wonderful men.
Sharon had visitors from California, of course she brought them to us! Who doesn't benefit from going back to basics? We just take them along working with us.
I did say they were from California.... so handling a barbed wire gate can be tricky...but we make them do it!
The rewards are endless: All you have to do is look
I'm pretty sure he got some good shots
ahhh yes! The High Tech boat on the aforementioned lake
Again, the wildlife helps out, and who doesn't love to see the baby?
I think they enjoyed
Again, if you want to ride, you ride
Our Twin Granddaughters come up with Megan, I'm pretty sure they enjoyed themselves
Megan rides with her Daddy
And again... they ride
Megan and I do a "photo shoot"
I was asked to photograph a Rugby Game. I found they are very fun and somewhat crazy!
Al's Mom, Wendy gives me a what for look ... wish I could say I slapped it off her face, but alas, I didn't!
Al and Marshmallow are in their 1st Rodeo. A Grandma doesn't get a lot more proud than I was. And I think I can speak for Grandpa to say he was too!
Al gets bucked off her 1st steer, only to land on her feet. Ya know the saying "Always comes out smellin' like a Rose"?... that's her
Jilly and I
Evan and Al
Of course Bryce HAD to ride
Jilly was in HER 1st Rodeo. Won't be her last. She'll be ready to go it alone next time. We were just being cautious.
Scarey, but never actually crashed
My Nephew gets married to a wonderful girl
Marshmallow and I were in our 1st Play day together with long time friend Michelle
This girl had a great ride, and didn't come off
we won the "Egg Race"!
Strange things happened
Got to spend time in Nevada's San Jacinto
LOVE those Fall Colors
We get to ride in an indoor arena for our lessons, and I got to ride my old horse Eclipse, Though he is Sharon's now
Good friends, good horses, perfect
Bryce turns 3 !!!
Another trip to the San Jacinto, and got to know Charles (from Belgium) Wouldn't have wanted to miss that.
Grandsons work with us, and learn about Signature Rock
Cash turns 5
We had a Snow Day
Penneys had her first puppies
We had a magnificent Bonfire
Goblins showed up to scare us on Halloween
Not sure, but we think something magical happened
lesson kids join with my grandkids
My Son turns 29
Marshmallow says
It's been a great year!
I know I've missed stuff, so I'll no doubt be back. This is all I got last night.
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Ahhhh these steers are pretty gentle, they mostly are just running.... But she is a tough one!
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 11:49 PM
My dad didn't like us girls to ride steers either. A bucking pony yes @ the Miniature Rodeo at Fair time.
He always said that the steer would never hesitate to step on you, but a horse would go out of its way to avoid doing so.
I don't think that I am as brave and tough as your granddaughter. But girls these days seem to have something extra.
-- Posted by KH Gal on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 10:30 PM
Thanks Bo, I appreciate your comment. My photography is starting to kind of take over my life ..in a good way!
Yeah, I wasn't thrilled with her riding the steer, but I had to take a step back and let it be. As it was, she learned...well, nothing! or something... LOL, she's a toughie!
And I love Idaho too!
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 8:59 PM
I knew your Dad was there with BT and I not only helped a friend clean there, I also had another friend that worked there. My boys did yard work and I sometimes helped them.
-- Posted by MsMarylin on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 4:56 PM
LMBO, Have known BT since he was in the AF and was here when he moved that old house over to N 10th. After I retired from the AF he was the first person I ended up work for on houses.
-- Posted by Eagle_eye on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 4:54 PM
ahh... yes, I know which one you are referring to. My Dad worked with Bryce for awhile.
But my Grandson Bryce is in no way/shape/or form named after him. I hope no one else thinks that!
I've known BT for years obviously ...and just my personal opinion..I don't care alot for him
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 4:10 PM
The one that used to sit across from the post office
-- Posted by MsMarylin on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 3:58 PM
No problem.... glad I was there for ya
And glad you like this blog
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 3:06 PM
I just love the pictures and re-caps. I am going to try to do that myself.
Thank you for your support last night.
-- Posted by KH Gal on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 2:50 PM
Not sure which old Victorian house you're referring to..
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 2:08 PM
Wonderful photos as always and as always lots of fun to share with us.
I think I might know how your Grandson Bryce got hls name. I used to help my friend clean that office a long time ago when it was in that big old victorian house which now sits over by East Elementary
-- Posted by MsMarylin on Wed, Jan 18, 2012, at 1:57 PM
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Mike Willoughby
posted on Tuesday, December 19, 2000 - 10:22 am
My question concerns tests of longitudinal invariance when an instrument has categorical indicators. Assume that I have one-factor construct which is measured with 3 dichotomous items at 2 points in time.
1. In a *multiple group* approach, typically a basline model is estimated in which all parameters are freely estimated. Subseq. models then impose constraints on thresholds/loadings, latent (co)variances, and eventually latent means. HOWEVER, in the case of longitudinal data this is not possible, since freely estimating *all* thesholds will necessarily result in under-indentified latent means. That is, even after I fix the latent mean at time 1 to 0, the latent mean at time 2 is not identified (without constraints). However if I constrain thresholds (and factor loadings by association) to be equal over time, this baseline model seems much more stringent than is the multiple group case. Am I missing something or is that all I can do?
2. If I assume that the baseline model necessarily imposes constraints on thresholds/factor loadings across time, I would still like to compare this model against models with constraints on latent (co)variances and latent means. Imposing constraints on latent (co)variances is not a problem. However constraining latent means is. Specifically, initially the time 1 latent mean is fixed to 0 and the time 2 mean is interpreted as the change in mean level relative to time 1. In the model that I try to equate latent means in the customary way (e.g., [latent-x-t1 latent-x-t2] (##);) I get an error implying under-identification. If I continue to fix the latent mean at time 1 to 0, obviously there is no constraint being imposed and the latent mean at time 2 continues to be interpretted as relative change. Again, if I were doing a multiple group analysis, I could simply equate latent means separately using "model" lines (as Linda suggested Millsap in her 11/27/00 post to this board). However in the case of long. invariance, I can't seem to impose constraints on latent means over time and still have them be identified. Again, am I missing something?
I appreciate your thoughts -
posted on Tuesday, December 19, 2000 - 2:02 pm
A useful first model is to analyze both time points together with no across-time invariance. In this model you have the factor means fixed at zero at both time points since you allow the thresholds to be different.
Then you turn to the model with invariant thresholds and loadings, letting the delta scale factors be different across time (see Users Guide, Appendix). In this model the factor means are zero at time 1 and free at time 2. The factor covariance matrices are different across time. Following that you can use WLS chi-square difference testing and restrict factor means to zero at time 2 to test that they are different from time 1, and you can restrict the factor covariance matrices to test that.
Randall MacIntosh
posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 4:19 pm
I have data (n=1300) from a 2-wave panel on a single construct measured by 10 dichotomous items.
What is the most appropriate model to assess longitudinal measurement invariance?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 4:30 pm
You would compare the same models across time as you would normally compare across groups. The Topic 4 course handout shows this for continuous outcomes under Multiple Indicator Growth. The measurement invariance models we suggest for categorical outcomes are described in the new Chapter 14 at the end of the discussion of multiple group analysis.
Michael Hallquist
posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:46 pm
Linda and Bengt,
I am analyzing longitudinal categorical data with 9 indicators of a single factor measured 3 times. The data are quite similar in structure to Example 6.15, the multiple indicator growth model with categorical indicators.
As a preliminary step to the growth model, I am doing a multi-wave CFA to test for measurement invariance (modeling the longitudinal data simultaneously, not as separate groups, to preserve the longitudinal structure). In your recommendations concerning testing for measurement invariance (Ch. 14, p. 433 of the User's Guide), you recommend that the more restrictive model for categorical data should hold factor loadings and thresholds to equality over time, to fix scale factors at 1 at one wave and free at other waves, and to fix the factor means at 0 in wave waves and free in the other waves.
With such data, Mplus sets all factor means to 0 by default (this is true in ex6.15, too). When I fix wave 1 factor mean at 0 and free factor means in the other groups (per the User's Guide suggestion), I get small and non-significant factor means at waves 2 and 3 and model fit improves to a nonsignificant degree (relative to model with all factor means at 0).
Michael Hallquist
posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:47 pm
(continued from above because post size is limited)
So, my inclination is to keep all factor means fixed at 0 for parsimony. But I am not clear on the effect that this has on the interpretation and validity of factor loadings and factor covariances, which I'm interested in. My sense is one fixes the factor mean at 0 in one group to provide a scaling of the factor means relative to the other waves (roughly mean differences in theta, in IRT terms). So, the fact that the means are not really different when freed in waves 2 and 3 suggests that there is little mean level change in the construct (i.e., symptom severity is roughly equal across time in my case of a one-factor severity construct).
So, I think the specific questions are:
1) Is it valid to fix the means at zero at all waves or does this muddy the interpretation?
2) Is my interpretation of the nonsignificant factor mean differences valid (i.e., little mean level change in the construct)?
3) Are there any concerns of model nonidentification? (I know estimating all factor means freely will cause nonidentification...)
Thanks so much for your input,
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 6:29 pm
1) Yes, but I would not recommend it because it is like model trimming - report the non-significance instead.
2) Yes.
3) Note that in the factor analysis case, the means are free for all but the reference time point. But for growth modeling the factor intercepts are fixed at zero for all time points because the factor mean changes are handled by the growth factors.
Yes, post size is limited - it is intentional: We only have time for short questions
Jaume Aguado Carn�
posted on Friday, October 21, 2011 - 9:55 am
I have read a lot of posts about this but i still don't get it straight.
I have a CFA model with four factors and categorical indicators that fit well in the two time points available separately. I would like to assess if the loadings are similar in the two time points
I have specified two models as stated in the manual with both time points together:
"1. Thresholds and factor loadings free across groups (time); scale factors
fixed at one in all groups (time); factor means fixed at zero in all groups (time)
2. Thresholds and factor loadings constrained to be equal across
groups (time); scale factors fixed at one in one group (time) and free in the others;
factor means fixed at zero in one group (time) and free in the others"
My question is; Can I compare this two models with difftest to assess the equality of loadings and thresholds over time? I don't see clearly that this are nested models because of the second one having some free parameters that the first one doesn't have.
Thank you
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, October 21, 2011 - 10:35 am
Yes, these two models are nested and can be tested with DIFFTEST.
Joseph E. Glass
posted on Sunday, June 03, 2012 - 5:39 pm
I have an autoregressive path model with parameterization=theta (3 waves)
categorical are u1 u2 u3;
!autoregressive paths
f3 on f2;
f2 on f1;
u3 on u2;
u2 on u1;
!cross-lagged paths
f3 on u2;
f2 on u1;
u3 on f2;
u2 on f1;
!within-time covariances
u1 with f1; u2 with f2; u3 with f3;
!residual correlations
u1 with u2 u3; u2 with u3;
f1 with f2 f3; f2 with f3;
u1 f1 on male age;
How would I set up an autoregressive path model model up to capture similarities in measurements across time in the u variables? I would like to assume the u variable has measurement invariance across time, and also, the measurement error of u is correlated across time. Is that possible? As for the residual correlations, The "u1 with u2 u3" presently statements show up in the psi matrix and not the theta matrix in TECH1, so it looks like they are simply correlations of the variables.
Thank you!
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Sunday, June 03, 2012 - 6:22 pm
Starting from your last statement, the fact that u1 with u2 ends up in Psi instead of Theta should be ignored - it still refers to the residual covariance between the variables (the reason it ends up there is that a latent variable gets put behind the u's that have regressions; it's just an Mplus trick).
With a continuous outcome that is repeatedly measured over time, it is possible to identify and estimate a measurement error. But I don't think you can identify correlated errors over time of say y1 with y2 if you also have y2 on y1. Same for a categorical outcome.
Joseph E. Glass
posted on Sunday, June 03, 2012 - 7:22 pm
Thank you for your quick response!
The model appears to be identified with these cross-time correlations and regressions specified, in that it has no problems with convergence and has good fit. Does that sound wrong?
I am suspicious though as to why the cross-time residual correlations are negative for the observed categorical and continuous variables. Does this sound like an incorrectly specified model?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 10:00 am
Then we need to see the output - please send to Support.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 9:26 pm
Looks like the model is identified by restrictions across the different processes. Don't know what to say about the negative cross-time residual correlations.
Dustin Pardini
posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 2:57 pm
Are the syntax associated with the "Item Response Modeling in Mplus:
A Multi-Dimensional, Multi-Level, and
Multi-Timepoint Example" paper going to be posted to statmodel? I had not seen anything uploaded and was uncertain. Thanks
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 4:13 pm
Haven't done this yet, but should. I can send you the ones you are interested in.
Dustin Pardini
posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 7:22 pm
That would be great. I'm trying to establish longitudinal measurement invariance of a bifactor model over 9 waves with an accelarated cohort design and have been running into a few problems.
I believe the syntax related to your Table 6 dealing with longitudinal two-level analysis using bi-factor CFA and the Bayes estimator would be helpful, or any others you suggest. Thanks again.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, March 15, 2013 - 4:52 pm
Will send the Table 6 output.
Pawel Grygiel
posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 2:07 am
Dear Professor Muthen,
I am also interested in Mplus syntax/output associated with the Table 6 (and Table 3) from "Item Response Modeling in Mplus: A Multi-Dimensional, Multi-Level, and Multi-Timepoint Example" paper. I would be very grateful if you could send it to me also (
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 10:32 am
Will have it posted today.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 8:09 am
The Table 6 run has been posted.
posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2014 - 4:20 am
Dear Drs. Muthen,
I am pretty new to longitudinal measurement invariance with categorical indicators. After reading the users' guide, I am not sure if I had this correct. Could you please kindly have a look at the syntax?
1. Testing configural invariance
a1-a3 b1-b3 c1-c3;
f1 BY a1-a3;
f2 BY b1-b3;
f3 BY c1-c3;
a1 WITH b1;
a1 WITh c1;
b1 WITH c1;
savedata: difftest is configural.dat
2. Testing metric and scalar invariance in tandem
Analysis; difftest is configural.dat
f1 BY a1
a2 (1)
a3 (2)
f2 BY b1
b2 (1)
b3 (2)
f3 BY c1
c2 (1)
c3 (2)
[a1$1 b1$1 c1$1](3);
[a1$2 b1$2 c1$2](4);
[a2$1 b2$1 c2$1](5);
[a2$2 b2$2 c2$2](6);
[a3$1 b3$1 c3$1](7);
[a3$2 b3$2 c3$2](8);
a1 WITH b1;
a1 WITh c1;
b1 WITH c1;
Thank you so much for your help!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2014 - 6:01 am
See the Version 7.1 Language Addendum on the website with the user's guide. All models for testing for measurement invariance along with new features for testing for measurement invariance are described starting on page 4.
posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2014 - 4:22 pm
Thank you so much Dr. Muthen. That was really helpful.
I have a related question. From the user's guide, it seems that the factor loading and threshold should be constrained in tandem when testing measurement invariance for ordinal indicators. But the language addendum carried out metric and scalar invariance in separate steps. When I tested scalar invariance, the modification indices suggested relaxing the two thresholds for 1 item. My question is, do I also need to relax its factor loading at the same time I relax its two thresholds?
Another question is when I fit a linear growth curve modeling, there is this warning message. Could you please let me know what this means? Thank you very much!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - 11:20 am
The Version 7.1 is a more thorough description of measurement invariance models for more specific situations. As stated there, thresholds can be tested separate from factor loadings for ordinal items.
You must have a WITH statement between two dependent variables which means that factor scores cannot be computed.
posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - 12:52 pm
Dear Dr. Muthen,
Thank you very much!
Yes, I did correlate the error variance between the same ordinal indicators at different time points using WITH statement. But i did not get the error message when I fitted similar models with continuous indicators.
Does this only happen for ordinal indicators?
And is it a concern that factor scores cannot be computed? In other words, does using WITH statement between two ordinal indicators invalidate the model?
Thank you again for your time.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - 3:27 pm
This situation happens only with categorical items and weighted least squares estimation. No, the WITH statement does not invalidate the model. This is only a problem if you want factor scores based on a model with a WITH statement.
posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - 3:43 pm
Thank you very much Dr. Muthen!
Tom Booth
posted on Thursday, October 01, 2015 - 6:00 am
Dear Linda/Bengt,
I have a situation where I am fitting a longitudinal invariance model, and including a cross-lagged set up in my structural model. The structural model also includes a latent interaction.
This combination of things doesn't seem do-able in MPlus, as the latent interaction estimation does not run when correlated residuals across time are present in the longitudinal invariance measurement model.
Is there a way round this?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, October 01, 2015 - 6:23 am
Please send the output that shows the problem and your license number to
posted on Friday, October 16, 2015 - 10:10 pm
Dear Drs. Muthen,
I have a similar model as Tom Booth where I'm modeling longitudinal and multigroup invariance with categorical latent factors and I cannot seem to model the latent factor interactions.
Specifying KNOWNCLASS with TYPE = mixture random, and ALGORITHM = integration causes two issues:
1) Mplus will ignore correlations between indicator residuals across time points
2) Problems with threshold constraints
Thank you for your help.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 11:07 am
To give guidance here we need to see the failed outputs and data. Include license number and send to Support.
posted on Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 3:59 am
Dear Dr. Muthen,
As described in the manual, for scalar measurement invariance, categorical indicators and THETA, the residual variances are set to 1 in the first group and freely estimated in the others.
I just wanted to double check that when testing for longitudinal invariance, the residual variances should be fixed at 1 in Time 1, and freely estimated in Times 2 and 3. Would that be the way to go?
Thank you
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 9:54 am
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