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{ Apostle1.com's Note, Commentary & Opinion: We are greatful to our Monk Michael (Sweet) for his endeavors to present the teaching of the Church to you and those of his area through his http://www.newwarriorministries.com website which reaches hundreds and more people who are not TRUE Christian in their spirit nor in this material world, which a truth that many are coming to recognize and realize as they question the doctrines and dogmas of their so-called local church groups. In these endeavors, we supply you - our own viewers, and those of my own spiritual children, with quips from Monk Michael's web site with his permission. In so far as is possible, may you be able to direct others to these newly established pages at www.apostle1.com with hopes that whomever you direct here, will link themselves to Monk Michael's website and his several pages which may arm them (and hopefully you too) with not only spiritual, but material food for the times ahead which many have said are the beginning of THE END TIMES... And, might it be added that the END TIMES is not just a walk in the park...
The END TIMES may not cover a short period as we understand time itself but may extend to 10, 20 or even 50 or more years as we have become witness to the horrible disasters of environment, economics around the world the various policing actions the USA has allowed itself, through its Presidents, to become engaged in as well as, sometimes, the mistaken belief that we have a right to go into countries to remove the threats that our government sometimes errantly believe is a threat to us... and yes... in many instances the real or imagined threats have more to deal with those of religions that are the religions of SATAN, the Evil One, the deceiver, the corrupter who has insinuated himself through "living" "blood and flesh" people.... One can only ask how and why? Well, as the sphere of Heaven moves closer to the realm of this existence of which the earth itself is but a small part... even though the earth and all about it is the handiwork of God in His creation; the Spiritual sphere moves closer to us... Mankind has FREE WILL, and often mankind makes grievous and most serious errors through selfish ideals and ideas to abrogate God. We sometimes find that mankind thinks himself better than God, our creator and SOURCE of all life and abundance! As such, we, as human beings are wont to turn away as a whole, even though pockets of TRUE CHRISTIANS, such as we are as Orthodox Catholic Christians [not to be confused with the errant Roman Jurisdiction of the Catholic Church which, through its Bishops of Rome known as "Popes" who schismed and separated themselves from the ground, root and base of all things CHRISTIAN as established in Orthodox Catholic Christianity...] maintain ourselves, according to our nature and degree of ability as human beings, to that established once and for all by Jesus Christ, His Holy Apostles and their legitimate successors... who, practicing and following that narrow path of the faith, are ourselves "Apostles" in these present times. While there is not meant or intended to be any arrogance or elitism in these descriptions... they are not fully extent because the unfolding intellect, spirit, practice and belief is an ever growing spiritual and material experience in themselves.
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Many of those who subscribe to, and some who have caused or are the cause for, these things to happen are involved in or with the Roman Jurisdiction of the Catholic Church (which is not the seat of all things "Catholic") as well as its protestant daughters such as the cultic Jehovah's Witnesses, the Pentecostal Churches, the Church of Latter Day Saints also known as the Mormon Church and far too many more to list.
Yet, at this web site we do provide some of the reasons about why they are opined to be the harbingers of that which is prophesied in Holy Scripture for the bringing about of the End Times which we have already entered. It is not necessarily their individual members or parishioners that should be blamed since they are only the "Sheep" and not the Shepherds... So do not think we castigate individual people of themselves as we castigate those "money changers" who Jesus Christ chased out of His Father's House as the Bible Describes; for they exist in these present times too.
Events are already rushing toward that time in which this is beginning to happen and will become more fully wide-spread. In these present times all you need to really do is look around both your local and larger areas as to what is really on-going through. Things so very little or miniscule that they are barely noticeable except to the more informed observer may become apparent.
Those little things are the laws of the land, economics, politics, the degrading and erosion of those rights and liberties afforded by the Constitution of these United States of America and many other things such as the manner with which entertainments have taken over much of the populace, entering into and becoming a major focus in worship, and more.
We ask you, if you don't want to believe us... Have you heard, seen or found what is termed (of the many terms being used) that there are "holding areas" or "camps" or "Closed/Fenced communities" being built by GOVERNMENT?
Here in North America, especially in the United States of America, we must admit that what Russia has come out of (a communistic, atheist country) we are entering into. And one last thing that needs also to be understood... Something very important to those of you who are "Catholic" in the Roman sense of its jurisdiction.... And, we believe this also holds true for many who are "Orthodox" whether "Eastern" or "Western"....
[ * Non-Denominational = Synchrestic Ecumenism, Disease of Scholasticism, altering the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ to accommodate the disease of Political Correctness and CULTIC PROTESTANTISM, and the Roman Jurisdiction (Latin Church = Vatican) of the Catholic Church) breaking of - or failure and refusal to respect and abide by - the ancient Seven Ecumenical "Do Not" Canons which leaves everything else open to God's gift of creativity... failure & refusal to abide by and have respect for those who diligently protect one of the other Pillars of the Church, the Seals of the Confessional, but "Non-Denominational" also includes worshiping Satan's religion of Muslim, Islam by praying with them and other heretics such as 'Pentecostalism,' 'Jehovah's Witnesses,' 'Mormons,' 'Church of Christ,' any so-called church with "Community Church" in their nomenclature and others who by their false and misleading dogmas and doctrines are actually against the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ upon whom and for exacting reason we are called "Christian" in both spirit and truth from which non-denominational protestant sectarian claimants have departed from as being so-called Christian] Only a skilled spiritual father can help you!
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Bayern Munich eased through to the last four of the Champions League by winning in Turin this evening to complete a convincing aggregate victory over Juventus.
Two goals up from the first leg at the Allianz Arena, Mario Mandzukic's 64th-minute goal finished the tie before substitute Claudio Pizarro added further gloss in stoppage time.
Buoyed by winning their 23rd Bundesliga title at the weekend, Bayern were not ruffled by the home side's fast start and replied in kind before taking control of the game.
Serie A leaders Juve headed into the match on the back of a weekend victory over Pescara, with their reverse in Germany their only defeat in the last nine.
Juventus were without suspended midfielder Arturo Vidal as Paul Pogba was promoted from the bench in his place, while home coach Antonio Conte gave Kwadwo Asamoah the nod ahead of Federico Peluso on the left wing.
Bayern had midfielder Javi Martinez available following his suspension for the first leg, but Toni Kroos missed out after picking up a groin injury.
It took just two minutes for the home side to have a shot on goal, although Mirko Vucinic's weak effort caused no alarm for Manuel Neuer.
Mario Mandzukic picked up a harsh early booking for kicking Giorgio Chiellini's shin when competing for a 50-50 to ensure he would miss the first leg of their semi-final.
Bayern created their first real opportunity after 14 minutes when a teasing Bastian Schweinsteiger free-kick was met by Daniel van Buyten, but his header fell wide.
Andrea Pirlo stung the fingers of Neuer with a powerful 20-yard drive which the German pushed to safety after Claudio Marchisio was fouled by Philipp Lahm.
Bayern's Thomas Muller then half-volleyed wide from 20 yards as the play went from one end to the other.
A groggy Van Buyten departed after 35 minutes to be replaced by Jerome Boateng, who within four minutes tested Gianluigi Buffon with a half-volley.
Bayern were starting to control possession and Arjen Robben hit the post after 57 minutes from the edge of the area as the Juventus back-line dropped deep.
And eight minutes later the German champions were ahead. A curling Schweinsteiger delivery was met by Martinez at the far post and, although Buffon saved his attempt, Mandzukic was in the right place to head home.
With the tie effectively over, Alessandro Matri replaced Fabio Quagliarella and Mauricio Isla was introduced for Simone Padoin, but they could do little to help the Italian side going forward.
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All right, I have a confession to make: I really don't like Thin Mints.
Judging by some recent posts about Girl Scout Cookie season (and their comments), I guess this is a little heretical. As is the fact that I'm not too fussed about Girl Scout Cookies in general. I do like me some Caramel deLites (that's what Samoas are called around these parts), but there are plenty of very similar cookies I could get at the grocery store year-round if I really wanted them. And I usually don't. They're tasty, but… so are a gazillion other things. Not to mention, the older I get the less I'm inclined to go for highly processed, packaged cookies at all. They were never all that high on my Favorite Treats list to begin with, and these days, living in a city where I can get awesome homemade (or close to it) cookies at several locations within 2 blocks of my apartment, I rarely find myself craving the kind sold by little girls or elves.
(Please note that this is not me getting on my food snob high horse. My food snob horse is built more like this. Packaged cookies just don't happen to do it for me.)
So I'm feeling rather left out as I observe all the OMG THIN MIIIIIIINTS! comments sweeping the blogosphere these days.
And also, rather angry.
Why angry? About cookies? Well, let's start with the FAQ at the Girl Scouts of America's site.
Q. Obesity is at epidemic levels, particularly childhood obesity. Does it concern you that by selling cookies you are contributing to a very real health threat?
Q. How do you answer concerns of those on low-carb diets?
Okay, so who wants to bet me a nickel that first question was submitted by MeMe Roth? As for the second, I cannot even believe this is a real question, let alone a frequently asked one. You know how I answer the concerns of those on low-carb diets? DON'T EAT FUCKING COOKIES.
And that's just the tip of the ol' 'berg. Yesterday, Shapeling Stefanie sent me a link to this post at Ken Levine's blog, by his daughter Annie, about how Girl Scout Cookies now come in those infernal 100-calorie packs — and, get this:
On the back of each of the cookie packs it says this:
"Girls can burn calories and have fun with 30 minutes of activities like these: Ice Skating—126 calories. Gymnastics—72 calories…"
Why don't they just start giving out merit badges for weight loss? Or maybe their uniforms could only go up to size "medium" …y'know, for incentive. Why can't they just call them "fun packs" like the good old days? When these little girls start thinking they're fat and asking how many calories are in their graham crackers and juice box, don't say I didn't warn you.
*epic headdesk*
But on the positive side, at least I'm reading that and thinking, "Yay, this Annie person is sane! And funny! That makes me want to stick my head in the oven a little less!"
Then I get to the comments.
I would worry less about the kids, and more about all those adults who are so weak in the face of sugary, fat-laden empty-calorie treats that they can't face a normal-size package of them without eating the entire thing.
Some might think that it's a bad thing to introduce kids to this stuff, but with so many bad options for (fast) food, I think it's best that they learn about healthy eating when they're still young.
At the same time, kids are exercising less and less and getting fatter every day. And here they are selling cookies. I don't condone anorexia, but it might be a good idea to teach kids that you can't eat box after box of cookies and never gain any weight
You don't condone anorexia. That's… nice.
And, finally, we get the full-on OBESITY EPIDEMIC BOOGA BOOGA BOOGA Concern Troll:
Really!?!? Don't you think it's about time we start teaching kids how to manage a healthy lifestyle though good eating habits? Teach them how calories are a measure of energy and how that is converted once we eat it. We spend way too much time marketing food to our kids it is no wonder that obesity has become a problem in our country. Over the past 20 years, the proportion of overweight children ages six through 11 has more than doubled and the rate for kids 12 through 19 has tripled (CDC).
You're misplacing blame here Annie… Eating disorders are not a result of teaching kids to eat healthy. Generally teaching healthy eating habits would include teaching kids about the dangers of not eating enough. I think the only thing Girl Scout cookies teach kids is how to push product. You're way off base here. Honestly, the Girl Scouts should probably be selling fresh fruit.
Where to fucking begin? How about the assumption that without the aid of 100-calorie packs, people will be helpless in the face of the dreaded (but oh-so-desired) Girl Scout Cookie, and just eat BOX AFTER BOX? Children, even. Children with their child-sized stomachs. There's certainly no way they would naturally figure out when to stop, based on cues like, oh, I don't know… feeling satisfied? Or, failing that, eventually feeling like they're gonna barf — which, for the vast majority of kids, will happen well before they get through one box? (And also might just teach them a valuable life lesson like, "Don't eat so damn many cookies," without parents, educators, or MeMe Roth ever having to say a word?)
For the gazillionth fucking time, eating "box after box" of cookies is called Binge Eating Disorder, not "What every human being would naturally do if we weren't all bugfuck crazy about calorie-counting." But if you don't have BED, and instead you just have some insane fucking nightmare/fantasy about how you TOTALLY WOULD eat box after box of cookies if you ever stopped rigidly controlling your diet for ten seconds — and accordingly, you assume that that is how all fat people eat, all the time, so not only do you have to rigidly control your own diet, you're morally obligated to make sure everyone else is equally vigilant? Well, you might have an eating disorder, too, come to think of it. But you also might just be a giant douche. In which case, please eat 10 whole boxes of STFU and call me in the morning.
Having said that, in the case of Girl Scout Cookies, this kind of hysteria is a little easier than usual to understand. As the Rotund points out, the fact that the cookies only come around once a year is a brilliant marketing plan — which is to say, it's a brilliant recipe for making people fucking fetishize a bunch of frankly lackluster cookies.
This is one situation in which I think people freak out and eat more than they planned as an overreaction to deprivation. Meanwhile, because I'm allowed to have a fucking cookie whenever I want, I've had the same box of Thin Mints in my freezer since LAST Girl Scout cookie season. I only eat them with vanilla ice cream and only when that is what I really want.
They are just cookies.
I mean, of course we all know she's lying about that box of Thin Mints, seeing as how she's fat and all. Fat people can't keep a box of cookies in the house for more than 15 minutes! Especially not GIRL SCOUT COOKIES! But she has a point.
If you feel powerless in the face of Girl Scout Cookies in a way you don't when you go up against, say, Keebler or Nabisco or Mr. Christie's products? That is not because they're just that good (they're really, really not) or because they have crack in them, or — listen up, this one's important — because you are secretly harboring a hideously undisciplined, morally suspect Fat Person inside you, who's just dying to get out and ruin all your hard work. It's because they ONLY COME AROUND ONCE A FUCKING YEAR. You know the desired object will soon disappear for a long time, so you flip out and hoard it. It ain't rocket science. I mean, how many Shamrock Shakes have I ordered in my lifetime purely because, you know, it's March! It's green! It's special! — only to be reminded with the first sip that I don't even like minty stuff that much? (Which is why I don't dig the Thin Mints. I do make an exception for mojitos, though.)
And now, I hope you're sitting down and have some smelling salts and a trusted friend nearby, because I am about to BLOW YOUR MIND…
People tend to want what they can't have. It's true!
For Maude's sake, y'all. As I'm reading all this blog-talk about Girl Scout Cookies, I keep thinking of the non-American readers who must think either A) We have all lost our goddamned minds, or B) "Damn, those cookies must have solid gold in them!"
Dear non-American readers,
It's A.
Love, Kate
And as for trying to teach little girls to "eat healthy" by encouraging them to count calories consumed and burned, I will leave you with a quote from this brilliant (if not entirely fat-friendly) article La di Da linked to in comments the other day (emphasis mine):
Health and education professionals who work in the treatment and prevention of child obesity also need to be aware of the fact that their best intentions may have the potential to inadvertently do more harm than good. The unintentional creation of body image and weight concerns, dieting, disordered eating and eating disorders is a probable outcome of child obesity prevention programs that focus on the 'problem' of overweight and refer to issues of weight control. The vast majority of overweight children and adolescents know that they are fat and subsequently develop a poor body image and a fear of food (O'Dea et al., 1995; Neumark-Sztainer et al., 2002), as do many normal weight youth who incorrectly perceive themselves to be 'too fat' (Croll et al., 2002). It is a common myth that overweight children and adolescents are unconcerned about their weight or make little effort to try to control their weight. Health education messages about overweight and weight control are likely to make young people feel worse about their bodies and themselves in general.
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OCEAN CITY – Fager's Island on 59th Street in Ocean City will be holding their 2nd Annual Charity Cookout to benefit the Maryland Coastal Bays Program on Sunday, Oct. 7 from 4-8 p.m.
The blowout includes a $6 barbeque dinner, live music, live animals and a host of local celebrities who will be gallivanting about the restaurant to pump up the crowds.
The modest cover, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle will each go to benefit the Coastal Bays Program, which protects the land and waters surrounding Ocean City.
The program is currently involved in a number of land conservation efforts and is restoring the Bishopville Prong to again allow upstream breeding of fish after a 131-year absence.
The program is also working to remove sewage outfalls into the coastal bays and is leading a tri-state planning effort to assist Delaware and Virginia in planning for a greener shore in the future.
This year the program hired a full-time education coordinator to kickstart school-age education programs, renew its Upward Bound work with disadvantaged students, and begin education on the 570-acre Cherry Point Farm the program helped protect in 2005. The farm sits just south of Route 54 on Assawoman Bay.
Money raised at the event will also help the program continue its important work with birds, reptiles and amphibians, horseshoe crabs, and terrapins.
Michelle and John Fager will be donating all of the food for the event, the modest cover charge and thousands of dollars in advertising. A generous donor has also stepped up to offer $2 for every $1 raised by Coastal Bays until Dec. 15.
Those interested in donating money who cannot make the event can call Evelina Erickson at 410-213-BAYS or go to www.mdcoastalbays.org. The program is also accepting items for auction.


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ESA engineers plan to apply the same wireless systems that keep our mobile phones, laptops and devices connected on the move to a new generation of networked space hardware.
Wireless technologies are shaping up to be important enablers of future space exploration. Wireless sensor nodes placed throughout a spacecraft might function as a networked nervous system, yielding a wealth of currently inaccessible structural or environmental data to mission controllers. Similar nodes scattered across a planetary surface would generate a much higher scientific return than a single lander could, configuring a network to combine their findings for relaying to Earth.
And establishing 'plug and play' wireless networking between multiple spacecraft could enable the seamless transfer of data and commands. Formation flying satellite constellations and orbiter-lander-rover combinations would be the most obvious beneficiaries, but proximity networks could be set up by any spacecraft within signal range as easily as a laptop plugs into a WiFi network.
Spinning-in to space
Actual wireless space missions are still some way off, but the underlying technologies are already with us, in the protocols delivering wireless connectivity to homes, offices and public places.
"This research is an example of us 'spinning in' technology developed elsewhere into the space sector," explains ESA data handling engineer Jean-François Dufour. "Commercial wireless protocols such as the IEEE 802.11 family of standards for computer WiFi or sensor networking standards such as IEEE 802.15.4 are already available so we are assessing how they might transfer to the space environment."
Mr Dufour is an ESA representative of a body that coordinates wireless research among global space agencies, the Wireless Working Group (WWG) of the Consultative Committee for Space Data Services (CCSDS) - an international body set up to promote interoperability of spacecraft data systems.
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Ground yellow corn, chicken-by-product meal, corn gluten meal, whole wheat flour, beef tallow preserved with mixed-tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), rice flour, beef, soy flour, Minerals (tricalcium phosphate, salt, potassium chloride, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), sugar, sorbitol, water, animal digest, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid (a preservative), L-Lysine monohydrochloride, dried peas, dried carrots, calcium propionate (a preservative), choline chloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E, Vitamin A, niacin, Vitamin B-12, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, biotin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin D-3], added color (Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 2), DL-Methionine, glyceryl monostearate, garlic oil.
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Inadequate meat content, by-products, low quality grains, soy, artificial colourants.
The primary ingredient in the food is a low quality grain. Corn is a problematic grain that is difficult for dogs to digest and thought to be the cause of a great many allergy and yeast infection problems. We prefer not to see this used in dog food.
The second ingredient is by-products. It is impossible to ascertain the quality of by-products and these are usually products that are of such low quality as to be rejected for use in the human food chain, or else are those parts that have so little value that they cannot be used elsewhere in either the human or pet food industries. The AAFCO definition of chicken by-product meal is a meal consisting of the ground, rendered, clean parts of the carcass of slaughtered chicken, such as necks, feet, undeveloped eggs and intestines, exclusive of feathers, except in such amounts as might occur unavoidable in good processing practice.
Corn appears a second time as the third ingredient, this time as gluten meal. The AAFCO definition of corn gluten meal is "the dried residue from corn after the removal of the larger part of the starch and germ, and the separation of the bran by the process employed in the wet milling manufacture of corn starch or syrup, or by enzymatic treatment of the endosperm". In plain English, that which remains after all the nutritious bits have been removed.
Wheat flour is another grain fragment. The use of wheat is a significant negative: wheat is believed to be the number one cause of allergy problems in dog food. This is another ingredient we prefer not to see used at all in dog food.
Beef tallow is a very low quality fat obtained from the tissue of cattle in the commercial process of rendering. We are appalled to see sugar in dog food. Animal digest is a further low quality ingredient of indeterminate source which AAFCO define as "material which results from chemical and/or enzymatic hydrolysis of clean and undecomposed animal tissue. The animal tissues used shall be exclusive of hair, horns, teeth, hooves and feathers, except in such trace amounts as might occur unavoidably in good factory practice and shall be suitable for animal feed".
Beef, the 7th ingredient, is the sole named meat product in the food but since this is beef inclusive of its water content (about 80%) and this ingredient will weigh only about 20% of its wet weight once water is removed (as it must be to make kibble) it is unlikely that this is the true first ingredient in the food and would be more accurately placed much further down the ingredient list. This is insufficient to make up a significant proportion of the food.
Rice flour and soy flour are grain fragments and filler. Soy is a poor quality source of protein in dog food, and a common cause of allergy problems. Some believe that it is the number 1 cause of food allergies in dogs (outstripping even wheat). We are appalled to see sugar in this food.
We prefer not to see the use of artificial colourants in dog food. Some of these are believed to be carcinogenic and cause hyperactivity disorders and are banned from use in many countries. See the main page for more explanation of the dangers of chemical additives to pet foods.
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Karen Silcox
posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 7:27 pm
Prof. Muthen,
I have longitudinal dataset (3 timepoints) with four informants measuring children's social competence. I have run my analysis using Latent Transition Analysis over time and Latent Class analysis with baseline. The BIC is best with 3 groups, but the division makes most logical sense with 2 groups. Is there a threshold where even if the BIC improves, I should go with the more parsimonious model if it makes more sense?
Also, when using 2 groups, LTA the entropy is .93 and the predictability is high, but 99% of participants remain in their original group and do not transition. If I go with the less complicated LCA for parsimony, the LCA entropy is only .80? Is it better to proceed with the less complex model or the one with higher entropy?
Thank you!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 10:55 am
The standard change in BIC is a minimum of 10. I would tend to go with the number of classes that make sense theoretically. I wonder if the third class is really different from the other two or just a variation.
Karen Silcox
posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 12:21 pm
Prof. Muthen,
Thank you for your answer to my first question! You affirmed my gut feeling. Is this true even if the change in the BIC is greater than 10. To make sure I understand, if the change is less than 10 then it probably does not indicate that more classses is a better model.
When you have time, can I also get your input about my second question as to whether it is better to use the 2 group LCA results or the 2 group LTA results explained above.
I have one more question that has come up...when I compare the cross tabs of the group classifications using the LCA vs. using the LTA there are 67 cases out of 319 that are categorized in different groups. In other words there are 32 cases that are classified in LC 1 using LCA and latent status 2 using LTA. There are 35 cases that are in LC2 using LCA and in Latent status 1 using LTA across time. My groups seem to distinct when comparing means on predictors and on outcome var of social competence. Should I be concerned about this apparent discrepancy when I run the model one way vs. the other?
Thank you so much!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, February 04, 2011 - 9:59 am
These differences are likely due to measurement non-invariance of the thresholds. Look at the threshold profiles for the LCA's. They are likely different. In the LTA, they are held equal.
Karen Silcox
posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 5:23 am
Prof. Muthen,
Thank you for your help! I went through the Mplus user's guide for more information about thresholds and ex. 7.4 seemed like the closest match. 2 latent classes with continuous latent indicators. However, I showed the error messages to a friend familiar with mplus and she said she couldn't use standardized coef. with her data. I searched the discussion board and you mentioned using raw data instead a few times.
I have 4 datasets; one from each informant, child, mother, teacher, and observer. In order to compare the scores I created a z-score for each report. I used these scores as the latent class indicators. I can't use the raw data because the questions are on different metrics. Even within the individual datasets some of the questions are on different metrics. Therefore, can I not trust the results from mplus using these scores? Using LCA and LTA in mplus was the plan suggested by my dissertation committee, so if I can not use it, can you guide me to any reference about not using mplus with standardized coef.? Thank you so much.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 10:46 am
Did each informant answer the same questions?
Karen Silcox
posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 1:29 pm
No, I am using four different datasets (child self-report, mother report, teacher report, observer report) that all answered questions about the same child, but did not answer exactly the same questions. I selected questions from each dataset that best assessed children's social well-being. Different questions on different scales were used to create a "global" score for each child from each informant at each wave.
Thank you.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 2:57 pm
You should not standardize these variables. Latent class indicators do not need to be on the same metric. Use them as is. You will only compare means of the same variables across classes.
Lawrence M. Scheier
posted on Friday, May 29, 2015 - 2:08 pm
is there specific Mplus code to fix a particular latent transition when using LTA? In other words, if a particular transition is improbable (high resilience to high depression) how do you fix this transition to zero?
the current model language is D2 on D1 R2 R1 (where R is resilience and D is depression).
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 8:19 am
If Parameterization=Probability doesn't work for your case, you may want to study our FAQ
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for general ideas on how to specify zero probabilities using logits.
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I'm headed south to Harnett County for a few days. The Parrish Family Reunion is this evening and I'll be staying on a few days after. I won't be in a technology free zone but I will be staying with the Great Prophetess Helen so I don't know if I will be able to steal away long enough to drop you guys a line.
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The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe.
THE GOOD: David Price Was Pumped Up. King David's parents helped arrange for about 250 people to be at last night's game from Price's hometown. We have to wonder if that explained Price's juiced up fastball. He was regularly hitting 97 and 98 on the gun with his 4-seem fastball, a pitch that typically averages about 95. Still, the results were about the same. A good, not great, outing with 3 runs allowed on 8 hits and 3 walks in just 5 innings. But he struck out 7, survived a couple of jams and picked up his 10th win. Price allowed runners into scoring position in each inning and even survived a bases loaded, no out situation in the second with 2 Ks and a groundball…Sean Rodriguez. His 2-run double in the first extended his hitting streak to 15. He also ended the third with a great sliding grab in foul territory. Jason Bartlett might start tonight, but we have to think his days as an everyday player with the Rays are over.
THE BAD: National League Rules. We used to be biggest defender of letting pitchers hit, but in recent years we have come to our senses. Letting pitchers hit is like making Martin Gramatica play QB once every 9 plays. Sure it adds to the "strategy," but that doesn't mean it is a better game. And sure the kicker could just hand off a lot. But sometimes it is going to be 3rd and 12. Kinda like how 3 times last night David Price came to the plate with runners on base and 2 outs. What a waste…John Jaso's D. Rough night for Jaso behind the plate as all 3 runs off of David Price might have been prevented by a better catcher. Price was charged with 2 wild pitches. One should have been caught and the other should have easily been blocked. And in the 5th, Jaso missed the second base bag by 10 feet trying to throw out a basestealer. That runner scored when the next batter singled.
THE TELLING: The start of the game was delayed two and a half hours due to rain…Dioner Navarro received a cortisone shot and says he is now ready to play…Jason Bartlett's second rehab start was rained out…For a couple of hours, the Rays were in second place a half-game behind the Yankees. It was the first time the Rays were not in first place since the first day of the season when the Rays did not play.
WHERE THEY STAND: The Rays are 41-23 tied with the Yankees in the AL East and 4 games ahead of the Red Sox in the Wild Card. After 64 games in 2008, the Rays were 38-26.
- David Price talks about last night's win (video). [The Heater]
- The Rays other second round pick, Jacob Thompson, a pitcher from Long Beach State, is expected to sign today. [The Heater]
- Joel Sherman writes that the Yankees might not need Carl Crawford next year. [NY Post]
- The Mets drafted Cory Vaughn in the 4th round this year. He is the son of former Devil Ray Greg Vaughn…Personally, we were a little disappointed the Rays didn't get the younger Vaughn. Not because we think he is a great prospect. But because his family owes the Rays a few years of cheap labor. [Mets Blog]
- Check out "The Rundown" from Rays Prospects for boxscores and more detailed recaps. [Rays Prospects]
- DURHAM: (postponed, rain)
- MONTGOMERY: (no game scheduled)
- CHARLOTTE: Matt Moore had his best start of the year, striking out 9, walking 1 and allowing just 2 hits in 6 shutout innings. The win improved his record to 2-7 with a 5.54 ERA…Stephen Vogt went 3-5 for the second straight night.
- BOWLING GREEN: Kyle Lobstein pitched a 7-inning complete game in the first game, allowing 8 hits, striking out 6 and walking none…Alex Colome gave up 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks in 5 innings in the nightcap. He struck out 6.


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If you read our February issue, you'll have already seen our take on Aston's DBS replacement, the Vanquish. And while we were one of the first to get our hands on 007's ride of choice, we didn't have the opportunity to flog it on a track.
Let me start by saying, flat out, this is the best car Aston Martin has ever built. It's the most complete, well rounded and capable.
We put the new halo model through its paces at NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans. Nestled outside the city, NOLA's North Track is a healthy 2.75 miles, with 16 turns and a straightaway long enough to kiss 150mph on the speedo.
The track is extremely technical, rewarding smoothness rather than brute horsepower. Fortunately, the 2014 Vanquish will do exactly what you ask of it thanks in part to 50/50 weight distribution, but there's so much more to it than that.
With a number of Aston instructors on hand, six cars to choose from and a wonderful road course, it was a great opportunity to get a feel for the improvements to this new model. To start, the quicker steering rack means you can keep your hands at ten and two whether in a hairpin or sweeper.
The car responds predictably to inputs while the adjustable dampers were surprisingly capable. You can choose between Normal, Sport and Track, with the latter most suitable for our surroundings, ridding the Vanquish of any noticeable body roll, yet still able to ride the curbs and maintain its composure.
There's ample power from the 6.0L V12 and, thanks to some tweaking, it has useful torque in the lower rev range, making corner exits something to relish.
I'd like to also tell you how the Vanquish behaves with the traction control disengaged, but just as I was gaining confidence to unleash all 565hp, the sky unleashed a downpour of biblical proportions. So while we stayed out when others ran for cover, this wasn't the time to risk a visit to the trackside barriers.
On paper, the Vanquish shouldn't be so good in the wet. It's more than 3800 lb, has 305-section Pirelli rubber out back and the ZF gear shifts are pretty aggressive. But in the real world, the car was phenomenal. Approaching 150mph on the straight, I was blinded by water kicked up from the car ahead and large raindrops hitting like marbles. Fortunately, I knew where the track was and got on the massive 398mm carbon-ceramics whenever I saw brake lights flash ahead, letting the six-piston calipers slow the British beaut for a third-gear right-hander. We both came in a little hot and ended up sideways midway through the turn, but between genius electronics, a brilliant car and hopefully some of my own skills, I was able to modulate the throttle, counter-steer, correct and catapult the Vanquish toward the next turn. This is how an Aston Martin should behave and it gave me confidence I never experienced in the DBS.
The Vanquish isn't a dedicated track car, nor is it as good as its price suggests, but it still performs blissfully. In Normal mode it'll hold sixth gear as long as it can, remaining docile and tame. I'd take it on a road trip because the Vanquish is more comfortable than most of its competition. But push the Sport button and you're grateful Aston chose the exhaust from the One-77 because while it's easy to make a V12 sound great, it's difficult to get one to sound so amazing.
Also from the One-77 is a steering wheel option that should be standard. It's a work of art and it couldn't fit better.
So while you probably won't see an influx of Vanquishes at your local track day, you should expect to see more of them on the road than the outgoing DBS. It's still unreasonably expensive but the super GT meets its requirements. And while Aston's design progress is subtle, there's no reason to ruin a good thing: they continue to improve on it.
The new Vanquish is a fantastic evolution for the brand, and if you've liked every Aston before it, you'll instantly fall in love again.
2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
Engine 6.0-liter V12 48v, independent variable quad camshaft timing
Drivetrain six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic/sequential manual, limited-slip differential
Brakes 398mm carbon-ceramic rotors, six-piston calipers f, 360mm, four-piston r
Suspension three-stage adaptive damping, double wishbones
Wheels & Tires 20x9", 255/45 ZR20 f, 20x11.5", 305/40 ZR20 r
Exterior aluminum, magnesium-alloy and carbon fiber body
Torque 457 lb-ft at 5500rpm
0-62mph 4.1sec
Top Speed 183mph
Weight 3833 lb
Economy TBC
MSRP $279995 (inc gas guzzler)


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Thursday, May 26
98 comments:
- Rachel Sayumi Porter said...
LOVE YOU! You are so funny. Can I be the godmother of your beautiful child? hahaha.
- May 26, 2011 12:47 AM
- Popcorn, Pugs & Peonies said...
Love the prego awkwards and awesomes. Too funny.
- May 26, 2011 12:51 AM
- Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...
I think you´re gonna be the funniest momma out there... I´m peeing my pants reading your adventures that´s for sure! :D
- May 26, 2011 12:57 AM
- Kendra said...
I want a new bike! Yours sounds adorable :)
- May 26, 2011 1:03 AM
- Ana said...
Taco bus is one of my favorite things about Rexburg! Sorry Ramirez you lost a lot of my business! :)
- May 26, 2011 1:04 AM
Confession: I follow your blog all of the time, you're absolutely adorable. Congrats on the baby--he/she is going to be gorgeous and extremely fashionable! :)
- May 26, 2011 1:30 AM
- emma miller said...
Your pregnancy sounds like so much fun ... apart from the premature peeing thing. But then again how often do you get to wear adult diapers?
I also love the sound of your bike, you'll have to let us get a peak of your pregnant self on your bike.
- May 26, 2011 1:44 AM
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- May 26, 2011 1:44 AM
- Lippylash said...
You are so funny!! I love your writing style and just the funny awkward and awesome moments you share with us!!! Your baby is going to be the cutest ever..
- May 26, 2011 2:04 AM
- LeahSephira said...
hahaha the peed in your pants part with your husbands answer was funny :P
I love the first pictures too cute :D!
Also I want to see your new bike! It sounds pretty
xx Seph
- May 26, 2011 2:04 AM
- Bel said...
Hahhahaha if only I could look that good jogging!!!
<3 Belly B
- May 26, 2011 2:13 AM
- Jenni Austria Germany said...
oh my goodness, how i have missed these so.
- May 26, 2011 2:13 AM
- Gaby said...
I've also missed your awkward and awesomes, and i have a feeling that they're going to be even more awkward and awesome now that you're pregnant! Yay fun!
- May 26, 2011 2:17 AM
- jenn~the stylish housewife said...
are these before preggo pics??? you are just too cute for words! but you do have that glow so i'm thinking not! your hair has been looking EXTRA awesome =)
~xo, jenn
the stylish housewife
- May 26, 2011 2:26 AM
- Leslie said...
Lol loved this post!
Prego stuff is definintely some of the most awkward and awesome moments of my life.
Love the pics! You def. have that glow about you.
- May 26, 2011 2:54 AM
- Nikki | The Ginger Diaries said...
love this post ^^ haha, and you look srtylish when working out! x
- May 26, 2011 3:41 AM
- Shamini said...
i so love your awkward and awesome posts!
- May 26, 2011 4:09 AM
- A said...
hey Sydney, been following your blog for a while now, congrats on the baby! Im a midwife and its sooo nice to read posts like these, a reminder of what all the mums-to-be are thinking before they come to us in the hospital!! hope you are enjoying your pregnancy, take advantage of all those cravings, any excuse to eat junk!!
- May 26, 2011 4:19 AM
- Anthea said...
Just loved reading this post :)
- May 26, 2011 4:26 AM
- oona said...
I'd buy grammy diapers from you.
Well okay, that was a lie. I'm partly Asian so I'm farely certain that I am either to suffer quietly or make my own.
If you're creeped out right now it's fine. It just proves I can still be the awkwardest any day of the week. BOOM
- May 26, 2011 4:40 AM
- Trendydolap said...
I'm having so much fun when ı read your posts. As a married woman I found many common things from my life.
your body really perfect as pregnant woman.
- May 26, 2011 5:13 AM
- Marie-Eve said...
You're seriously funny !!!
I lived for my body pillow all my pregnancy. They are the best !
- May 26, 2011 5:14 AM
- Ramsey said...
Haha, Dusty {man} and I have discovered the utter joy of the fuzzy blankie (in muy largo size) and have bought about three of them so far. We are a bit obsessive. We saw the body pillows with fuzzy covers in Target the other night and I thought I might hyperventilate {??} from excitement. Only, I'm not pregnant. So I don't have a good excuse for body pillows. But when I am, It. Is. On baby!
- May 26, 2011 5:31 AM
- jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...
seriously too cute. you and the husband are adorable! xoxo jillian :: enter to win my DIY bridal giveaway!
- May 26, 2011 5:47 AM
- Flourish and Fancy said...
I laughed really hard at your awkward comments, especially your husband's response to your halfway incident. Thanks for the morning giggle
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- May 26, 2011 5:52 AM
- bestie said...
i still pee my pants a litttle and my kids are 3 and 4.5 :)
- May 26, 2011 5:52 AM
- genevieve said...
We all need Depends, after reading your lovely blog, Syd. Love love love.
- May 26, 2011 6:13 AM
- Miss Emily K. said...
This is only going to get better!! :) lol
i can't wait for the long weekend! i'm hopefully finishing school tomorrow, (i'm home-schooled)
you should check out my blog! love the commercial.... if you ever do that, let me know!! haha
have a great day, and i hope you enjoy the wrestling, and your new body pillow!! maybe you could lay on your pillow in the sun at the park and watch wrestling! lol :)
thanks for making my day! (and it's only 8:30!)
- May 26, 2011 6:22 AM
- Rachel said...
Hey, some of us have issues with making it to the bathroom and we haven't had kids...;P
- May 26, 2011 6:38 AM
- Lilly Style said...
"Depends commercial" LOL woman. That's hilarious! :)
- May 26, 2011 7:03 AM
- Ayan said...
hahha you r too funny!
- May 26, 2011 7:07 AM
- jackie said...
well your hair looks hot. so who cares if you pee yourself a little bit? and amen about the 3 day weekends. love em.
- May 26, 2011 7:08 AM
- Little Tree Vintage said...
you really look amazing. gorgeous! and peeing your pants IS cool!
- May 26, 2011 7:13 AM
- Meg @ The Crunchy Conservative said...
The ooooold pregnancy bladder. You never think it starts when you have a small tummy, but sure enough, you start waking up 2-3 times a night to pee! It doesn't make any sense! But I want you to know that it's normal and that we will get through it together :-) "If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis!" (old lady in Billy Madison)
- May 26, 2011 7:31 AM
- Collections said...
Hahah the peed in your pants comments were hysterical. Your husband responding aww cutie is just priceless. Men lol
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- May 26, 2011 7:31 AM
- Alex Byer said...
I didn't realize how much I missed these until right at this very moment :)
- May 26, 2011 7:54 AM
- Unknown said...
This is so funny. You husband's aww little cutie comment. {Priceless} These were all so funny. The pregnancy ones.. so true.
- May 26, 2011 8:04 AM
i'm in the market for a bike! what kind did you get?
- May 26, 2011 8:04 AM
- brandilyn said...
we're big fans of the taco bus...we've been frequenting it since we started dating! the one over by magic suds is the best, although the one by dairy queen was our first TB love. sooo good.
- May 26, 2011 8:15 AM
- Jennifer L. Duncan said...
Awkward moment: Going into the bathroom at work with a woman cleaning her coffee mug. I proceed to the stall. She proceeds to ask me about my day while I stand in the stall waiting for her to leave. Also awkward, immediately thinking I should tell you about this moment.
Awesome moment: When she finally left!
- May 26, 2011 8:25 AM
Can't stop laughing at the Depends story! You'd make a gorgeous old lady!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
- May 26, 2011 8:31 AM
- jamie w said...
I just found your blog and I think you are hilarious! Thanks for the laugh this morning.
- May 26, 2011 8:56 AM
- Frannie Pantz said...
You have the cutest little baby bump ever! The best thing about being pregnant is sharing it with someone who is supportive. Cheers!
- May 26, 2011 8:57 AM
- Kacie - With Love said...
Hee hee. So cute. I just had a baby and I sneezed and said to my husband, " 'member when I used to sneeze and wee wee all over myself". The childless friends we were with didn't think it was funny.
- May 26, 2011 9:05 AM
- EC said...
You are the world's cutest pregnant momma!
- May 26, 2011 9:07 AM
- friends with some benefits said...
Haha I have so many pee stories and I'm not even pregnant. How sad is that! And a taco bus is the best invention ever, way better than the icecream truck!
Logan, Cameron, Eloise, Jenna, Serena, and Cecilia
- May 26, 2011 9:17 AM
- Haley said...
the first awkward thing you listed...rocked my world. BAhaha! the joys of pregnancy ;) And about the hubs awesome listening...I'll ask mine a question, "should I wear this or this?"...his answer, "sure babe." Ya gotta love 'em ;)
and yay for new bikes! I'm expecting some pretty darn cute photos from you too on them :)
and i linked up! :)
- May 26, 2011 9:24 AM
- Unknown said...
This is hilarious! I thoroughly enjoyed this post lol
Xo, Kristin
- May 26, 2011 9:27 AM
- Mrs. C said...
There is nothing like a good nap!!! And park PDA is so out of control..agreed! LOVING The Voice!
Welcome back A & A!!
- May 26, 2011 9:57 AM
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- May 26, 2011 10:03 AM
- Kelli said...
Is it Thursday already?!?
And yay for new bikes! I don't think I've owned my own bike since I was 14 years old. It's about time I got a new one.
- May 26, 2011 10:04 AM
- hayley elliott said...
so funny and entertaining syd, as usual :)
and you look so beautiful in purusha!! AWW!! with your little belly?! too much cuteness ! thank you for being awesome. you truly are an inspiration to simply be yourself and the world will follow :)
wishing you much love and happiness always- you deserve it little pee pants ;)
hayley from www.purushapeople.com
- May 26, 2011 10:06 AM
- Who is G? said...
Oh the prego body and the things it'll do...hahahah just you wait, this is a whole new world! have you ever seen the SNL skit "oops I crapped my pants" commercial....totally worth the time.
- May 26, 2011 10:32 AM
- Who is G? said...
the link
warning: you may want to have some pads ready for the bladder leakage from laughing :) hahaha
- May 26, 2011 10:34 AM
- Nicole Monique said...
O my goodness! You never disappoint with the awkwardness! I can not wait to hear your take on all the shenanigans that come along with being preggo. I have been searching and searching for a cute mint green bike too. Would you mind sharing the style and brand that you purchased?
- May 26, 2011 10:47 AM
- Emily said...
bahaha. I hope your bladder recovers after your baby's here. Mine didn't entirely. Your new bikes sound fun! So does the taco cart. I'm going to hunt down the taco bus for realsies.
- May 26, 2011 10:52 AM
- London said...
Always impressed with a tricksey uterus. Love that cute little bump you have going on in your work out clothes. I need more motivation to get off my ever growing rump.
- May 26, 2011 11:06 AM
- Karri said...
Oh, the joys of the pregnancy bladder!!! I actually had to go on Detrol with my first PG because my doctor was afraid I'd end up in Depends by the end of my pregnancy!!
And I will never, ever forget when I was on bedrest and pressed the nurse call button because I thought my water broke. A cute, young intern came in and tested it and responded, "no, you just peed yourself."
Most. Awkward. Moment. Ever.
- May 26, 2011 11:11 AM
- Dee Paulino said...
you're hilarious. I hope you're not getting tired of reading this from me comment after comment
- May 26, 2011 11:25 AM
- steph nelsen said...
so entertaining! and i love your belly - i loved mine too when i was preggo. it makes every outfit more fun...until about 8mo and then its a bit more challenging. but i can't wait to see what you come up! it will be inspiration for my next one : )
- May 26, 2011 11:52 AM
- Nicole said...
My Awesome and Awkward Thursday!
Hope you like it! :)
- May 26, 2011 12:28 PM
- Mejia Mamma said...
LOL...yes, pee issues starting a BIT too early for you missy!! Mine started AFTER giving birth, I tell you...your bladder control will NEVER be the same...no matter how many 'kegels' you do!! Jillian Michael's reminded me of this, while she killed me doing way too many jumping jacks (on the 30-Day Shred video)!!
And yes, NAP NAP NAPPPP whenever you get the change. Lastly, your body pillow will be your BEST friend over the next few months!
- May 26, 2011 12:38 PM
- Beth Maybee said...
Taco Bus here is sooo yummy! For more yummy goodness (and a little scenic drive) got to Los Albertos in Ririe. Its like a Taco Bus, but in a building.. Yay!
- May 26, 2011 12:48 PM
- Unknown said...
I love the name of this series, I feel like that could be the theme of my life! I need to find an awesome street taco stand by me!
- May 26, 2011 1:04 PM
- Annie. said...
I freaking LOVE your Awkwards and Awesomes. Keep 'em coming (when you're not hurling over a toilet).
- May 26, 2011 1:30 PM
- Sweet Pea said...
hehe. Your sooo funny. I agree two thumbs up for the voice, love that show :)
- May 26, 2011 1:37 PM
- his little lady said...
love it! unfortunately that is what my hair looks like in the morning with or without a fuzzy pillow over, ha
- May 26, 2011 1:44 PM
- Unknown said...
I love the taco bus! I miss Rexburg! Soak it up while you still can!!
and p.s. your little baby bump is so cute!
- May 26, 2011 2:23 PM
- Marisa said...
Be careful and check with your doctor before you ride! Your centre of gravity gets thrown off while you're pregnant, and a fall could really hurt you and/or the baby. Just be careful :)
- May 26, 2011 3:27 PM
- Kimberly said...
love this awkward and awesome thursday you are so adorable and i think pregnant you'll just be more adorable!
- May 26, 2011 3:40 PM
- Deveny said...
hahaha, love preggo awkwardness! I loved being pregnant & having an excuse for basically whatever I felt like. lol
And yes, enjoy all the alone time you guys have. 3 can be a crowd, albeit an adorable crowd. :)
- May 26, 2011 3:55 PM
- Petchie said...
hahaha you are too funny! Love it!
- May 26, 2011 4:18 PM
- Give it a Go said...
My sister and I are LOVING those Purusha work out clothes. Gotta love etsy!
- May 26, 2011 4:40 PM
- kayla said...
I'm due around the same time!! Yay for Thanksgiving babies. And just to make you feel not so awkward I have peed my pants a couple times already as well. I decided I can't sneeze when I have to pee.
- May 26, 2011 6:03 PM
HAHA, I don't think I've ever heard someone say "you little cutie" to their wife =P how is your life so amazing and hilarious? I would love to know.
Btw that needle thing happened to me, they stuck it in me 10 times trying to find my vein... I was 11!
- May 26, 2011 6:25 PM
HAHA, I don't think I've ever heard someone say "you little cutie" to their wife =P how is your life so amazing and hilarious? I would love to know.
Btw that needle thing happened to me, they stuck it in me 10 times trying to find my vein... I was 11!
- May 26, 2011 6:25 PM
- Emily said...
you. are. adorable.
i love this blog. I think im going to add your button.
Stop by mine sometime !
- May 26, 2011 7:03 PM
- Christine said...
On behalf of all medical interns everywhere, thanks for volunteering your arm, we hate missing the vein just as much you do, but there's no other way to learn. (But for real, don't be afraid to turn the intern down if you're not up for the adventure, we get it, really!)
Congrats on the babe!
- May 26, 2011 7:16 PM
- Unknown said...
hahahahaha the weather and the pda.. EXACTLY! its insane. and even on campus..laying in the grass together. mn crazy kids. yea we have yet to try the taco bus. apparently we should.
- May 26, 2011 8:06 PM
Nothing better than biking in the summer with your husband!
- May 26, 2011 8:27 PM
- Mrs. Celeste said...
bahahah you are so stinkin funny syd!
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- May 26, 2011 9:03 PM
- Jen Nelson said...
I am excited to watch you model materinity clothes as your progress in your pregnancy.
- May 26, 2011 9:48 PM
- Aynna banahna said...
Your belly is cute. And if you're already having bladder problems, just remember to always keep your legs crossed when you sneeze. If I don't, a little pee always sneaks out. I guess it's just that much trickier the second time around :)
- May 26, 2011 10:28 PM
- Ellen Wonton said...
You look totally awesome in your yoga gear... pregnant. So cute your husband is syncing his sleep schedule with yours! Heheh. The first four months are the sleepiest!
- May 27, 2011 12:12 AM
- Joy said...
you are so cute! i'm jealous!
- May 27, 2011 12:44 AM
- christie said...
You are JUST adorable!!!
- May 27, 2011 3:12 AM
- Ashley said...
You're a smart girl, but I just thought I'd remind you to wear a helmet! :) I lost a friend from high school last year because she wasn't wearing a helmet. :(
- May 27, 2011 9:20 AM
- Cassi said...
I totally agree with the Office thing. Way dull. I usually love that show! But I still love, love, LOVE your Awkward and Awesomes. Brilliant and hilarious. I finally did one too this time- thanks for letting us all share :)
- May 27, 2011 10:40 AM
- Rachael said...
Love your 'Awkward and Awesome post'!
And you look so cute in your pictures!
- May 27, 2011 10:51 AM
- Heidi said...
I love your blog! I found it a couple weeks ago, and have since spent hours looking back through the archives. Love it!
- May 27, 2011 11:22 AM
- Em-Jae said...
Hahaha, I have the feeling your pregnancy is going to take Awk/Awe to a whole new level. And THAT is AWESOME. :]
- May 27, 2011 1:12 PM
- Unknown said...
you're the cutest!! i really like this post. <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com
- May 27, 2011 3:19 PM
- See Me Everywhere said...
Oh my gosh I actually couldn't stop laughing at the student intern comments "Oh Ha. Ha. Yes. Keep going! This is fun!" ... oh my, I am in fits of laughter!
- May 28, 2011 5:20 AM
- Jessica | Cajunlicious said...
Found you through a fellow blogger and love your site. Joined and placed the button in my blog hops page!!!
- jessica @ http://cajunlicious.com
- May 29, 2011 5:12 PM
- christinerojas said...
this looks so fun! so happy i found your blog :)
- June 01, 2011 1:14 PM
- Leticia said...
me encanta tu look y tu blog, pasate por el mio y si te gusta sigueme que estoy de sorteo!!! http://estilostiletto.blogspot.com/
- June 03, 2011 12:23 PM
- Jennifer M. said...
I just love this feature! It's such a fun way to get to know you. And I totally agree with you about people making out in the park. Get a room! ;)
- June 10, 2011 2:29 PM
- Joie de Viv said...
You are so cute! And what a visual that uterus is! I can't wait to experience that myself! "You little cutie!"
:) I'm going to start doing this A&A Thursday this week too!
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