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posted on Saturday, February 18, 2006 - 8:09 pm
Dear Dr. Metheun,
I'm attempting an exploratory factor analysis with 50 items. There are 538 observations, randomly selected from a total sample of 1076. (After the EFA I will perform CFA/SEM with other 538 predicting a behavioral variable.)
Items are scored on a 5-point scale. The midpoint is "neither" between opposing endpoints ("very good" to "very bad" e.g.). As expected "C" (the middle choice) was the modal score, but variance was acceptable. No item had more than ~80% "C" responses.
In the initial EFA I end up with a huge first factor and a scree plot difficult to interpret with 3-4-5-6-7 factors very close. I run parallel analysis, which indicates retain 5 factors, so that is what I have done.
There are indications of a general factor (i.e. many items load on first factor. Inter-factor correlations are only .3-.7. I cheated in CFA abd model fit is horrible with a one-factor model.)
I'm using ML extraction and switching away from SPSS helped tremendously with model fit. I'm not married to ML, I'm using princiapl axis as well and observing differences. I have also run the EFAs with 10-15 randomly generated items included and the loadings on the first factor increase slightly. When I play with it, I do get 5 interpretable factors, or 4 and one messier (still first, largest)..
It's been suggested to use polychoric correlation matrix in an EFA. Items are def categorical and nonnormal, although no skew/kurtosis exceeded 2/7. Multivariate nonnormality was also no satisfied (11% outside mardia's statistic but they are ioncluded in the sample.)
I also know that I should eliminate items but do not know details of that process. (Is it iterative, where I delete all items that don't load .3 or perhaps (?) load on 2+ factors? Then do I rerun the EFA, and adjust/rerun again if necessary?)
I've been stuck with this for a while and have heard of some of the tools, but I'm not sure how to proceed. What would you recommend for
1. Next step? eliminate items? Using which criteria? Then rerun?
2. How much would polychoric corrs improve the EFA? Should I use mplus to factor analyze polychoric corrs?
3. Are ML/Promax correct?
I appreciate your time very much--I've been stuck for too long!
Many Thanks,
posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 7:47 am
With a dominant factor, it sounds like you want to try a general-factor-specific-factor CFA approach. In addition to a factor influencing all items, uncorrelated residual (specific) factors allow further correlations among sets of items.
It doesn't sound as if you have to switch from continuous-variable ML modeling to categorical-variable modeling given your relatively symmetric distributions.
posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 8:28 am
Many thanks for a prompt reply.
A couple quick follow-ups:
1. Are you suggesting that I should drop the EFA portion of my analytic plan? Or how would I report?
2. With your CFA suggestion, do you mean I should have one factor influencing all indicators directly (i.e "on the left" in a CFA diagram) and then uncorrelated specific factors "on the right" (in that same diagram)? I believe this is a nested hierarchical design?
3. A question on interpretability:
Based on that nested hierarchical design, from which factors would I predict my DV in the SEM? Would you expect any predictive value from the g factor OR from the specific factors, or both (since the specific factors are now residuals)?
Thank you,
posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 9:20 am
1. I would do the EFA, but noting that Varimax and Promax may not be the best rotation schemes with a dominant factor (this is well-known in the literature), and then add the CFA, where the item sets for the specific factors would be suggested from substantive theory or the EFA.
2. Yes, but I don't see that as nested. To me, nested would be first-order factors nested within second-order factors, which is a different model.
3. Both. And the decomposition of the contributions from the general and specific factors would be clearer due to them being orthogonal. For applications, see articles by J.E. Gustafsson in Intelligence.
posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 9:37 am
re: EFA
1. Which rotation would you try, or are you saying to stick with promax but note that it can be problematic with a dominant factor? (Do you have a reference for this? I've searched but must be looking with wrong terms.)
2. If I understand correctly, I should:
a. Perform EFA with ML extraction (any reason to use or not use Principal Axis, or just see which produces more interpretable results?)
b. Eliminate items (load less than .3, or low communality <.20, or load on multiple factors)
c. Rerun EFA (Do I then remove items based on same criteria and rerun again?)
d. Report results of EFA (perhaps after factor analyzing specific factors, as in searching for a dominant factor?)
e. Use results as basis for CFA
f. Predict DV from both g and specific (residual) factors in CFA/SEM
Dr. Muthen, you're a lifesaver. Again, thank you.
posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 6:39 pm
1. Mplus only offers Promax and Varimax, so stick with Promax. For the rotation issue, check Multivariate Behavioral Research for a recent EFA article by Cudeck and Browne (?) as well as classic EFA books such as Harman and also Gorsuch and Mulaik.
a. Yes ML
b. Perhaps; in our courses we recommend doing this in an EFA within a CFA, but if you haven't done that before, you may not want to do this now.
c - f Right
posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 8:24 pm
Would you ever see it justified that you switched from EFA to exploratory CFA because the data suggested a g factor?
In my split sample EFA-CFA design, would you still do the exploratory CFA in the first sample, then confirm it in the second sample?
What I know about exploratory in CFA context is essentially looking at modification indices and tweaking to improve model fit. If this is what you mean, is there an article that explains or provides a good example for how to write up and report?
Much appreciated.
posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 3:13 pm
If theory and data suggested it, yes.
Yes; surprises come up.
No article that I know except Joreskog 1969 in Psychometrika. But that is not applied or for writing things up.
posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 3:19 pm
Is adjusting CFA based on modification indices what you mean by "EFA within a CFA?"
Many thanks. You have been incredibly helpful.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 4:02 pm
No, EFA in a CFA framework is a specific model. It is described in the Day 1 handout from our short courses which can be ordered on the web.
Emerson Wickwire
posted on Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 6:09 pm
Dear Drs. Muthen,
You recently provided some very helpful info for me as I complete my dissertation involving a split sample EFA/CFS-SEM.
Based on your suggestion, I ordered your day 1 handout, which has also been very helpful.
However, I am still unsure exactly how to conduct an EFA in a CFA context.
Let's say I run an ML EFA. The loading matrix contains all cross loads, etc.
How would I proceed from there?
Sorry for the basic nature of the question but I am, well... a beginner.
Many thanks,
E Wickwire
PS: Also, I recently read somewhere that the split-sample technique is outdated, and that it is "better" to perform one analysis on the entire sample (N=1076). What is your opinion of this?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 7:29 pm
Although we would like to give a little help to beginners, I'm afraid this forum should not take the role of an advisor. So we can't give much more help than is in the handout describing the approach - are there any particular parts of pages 126-129 are unclear to you and your advisor? I don't think splitting samples into exploration and validation can be considered old fashioned; if you have a large sample such as yours, I would split it.
Emerson Wickwire
posted on Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 9:07 pm
On page 126 it states that the purpose of EFA in CFA is to discover significance of factor loadings (ie from EFA). I'm assuming that this is done by allowing all items to load on all factors.
Once I know statistical significance of individual loadings, how should I proceed?
-should I remove items with multiple sig loadings? One at a time or alll at once? And if one at a time, by which crietria?
-same for items with no sig loadings. Should I remove one at a time or all at once?
It just seems like with 50 variables and 5 factors, that's 250 loadings and would be a lot of iterative rerunning. Perhaps that is required- I'm just looking to verify.
Also, wouldn't the factor structure change as items are dropped from the model? Would you reassess the correct # of factors, etc, after removing items?
Thank you for your help.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, March 13, 2006 - 9:30 am
That's a big topic. We take a couple of hours to discuss it in our annual November course in Alexandria - I would recommend it to you.
Briefly, I would remove items for which such cross-loadings were not intended or do not make sense. I would keep it simple, so all at once in both cases. And, you don't want a factor structure that is sensitive to dropping some items.
Emerson Wickwire
posted on Monday, March 13, 2006 - 10:56 am
Many thanks, and I will keep you posted on my progress.
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When I try to remember where I traveled or where I have to go to catch a bus, train or something else, I always have great difficulties to remember city names if they are in a foreign language. The name just doesn't sound familiar and so I think it is more difficult to remember.
As a small example: I don't forget the name Auschwitz (the German name), but I always forget the Polish name Oświęcim.
Is there any technique to decrease these difficulties?


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What does Music Theory Grade 1 include?
- Basics of notation; terms & signs
- Some simple time signatures
- Some major keys & scales
A step-by-step presentation of the basic facts of music theory.
A valuable resource for students preparing for ABRSM Theory exams.
Provides an introduction to the building blocks of music theory.


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1 can hickory smoke Spam, cubed
1 onion, chopped
1/2 papaya (cut up)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb navy beans
1/3 cup cup sriracha
8 oz ginger beer
1 tablespoon roasted ginger
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke (optional)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon cloves
sea salt
freshly ground pepper
The day before you want to serve: Place the beans in a pot (or slow cooker insert) and fill until the beans are under about 4 inches of water.
The next day: drain the beans and pour them into the slow cooker. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the spam. Cook on low 8-10 hours or until the beans are soft. Fry the Spam in a nonstick skillet until quite crisp and nearly caramelized around the 7 to 8 hour mark. Thoroughly drain the spam on paper towel lined plates. Stir into the Spam. If the beans are looking a little dry and are not quite done, add a little water or more ginger beer. Continue cooking at least 1/2 hour after adding the Spam. Stir before serving.


text: Seller: saruman.com (3,388) 100%, Location: Frederiksberg, Ships to: Worldwide, Item: 333315419867 dag1 About us Authenticity guarantee Payment & shipping EXCEPTIONAL TRAJAN BRONZE SESTERTIUS IN EF, EX CNG! This comes from the CNG sales, we will provide a detailed provenance to the highbidder Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 27.56 g). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 108-109/110. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia; prow to left. RIC II 500; Woytek 329bC; Banti 184. Condition: Near EF, dark green patina. Nicely detailed and very attractive, just as good as pictures indicate. Est. $1000. About: Senatus Consulto specialize in ancient coins and antiquities from European and Asian cultures. In general we offer antiquities from a period spanning from the Neolithic ages throughout the Bronze and Iron ages and well into the Middle ages. Our stock is aquired from large and well known danish estates or collections often formed in the beginning of the 20th century. Authenticity Guaranteed: Senatus Consulto fully guarantees all artifacts and coins to be genuine in every aspect unless otherwise stated in the item description. Any detail regarding an antiquity that is not known to us, will be noted as such. All artifacts and colltibles are accompanied by an invoice which also function as a Lifetime Certificate of Authenticity.ny item significantly deviating from the information provided by us regarding culture and dating, may be returned for a promp refund excluding shipping and handling. Payment & shipping: Buyer pays shipping & handling costs*: Weight EU* US & rest of the world 250 gram $17 $19 IMPORTANT: EU-CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTIFY - SO YOU WILL ONLY BE CHARGED EU-SHIPPING RATES. *We ship by reg. airmail, using Postdanmark as carrier - www.postdanmark.dk YOU ONLY PAY ACTUAL SHIPPING PRICES!! Our shippingrates are in accordance with their standardprices. Check-out the pricecatalogue of Postdanmark here Shippingrates: Weight EU US & rest of the world 50 gram $13 $13 100 gram $15 $16 250 gram $17 $19 500 gram $20 $22 1000 gram $24 $30 2000 gram $30 $39 5000 gram $42 $72 10000 gram $63 $118 15000 gram $75 $176 Combined shipping: If you buy multiple items, you'll only pay one shipping fee. Payment options: Paypal We will convert your final bid from US$ to £ and Euro and accept payment in these valutas and other European valutas at the request of the highbidder. Eurochecks drawn on Euro country banks only. US$ checks drawn on US banks only. ** You can collect your purchases of a period of up to 30 days in one transaction, but please advice. (Credit max. of $1.000 for first time customers.*** Condition: Near EF, dark green patina. Nicely detailed and very attractive, just as good as pictures indicate.


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Agyness Deyn gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Three Months of Mad Love
Giovanni Ribisi married Agyness Deyn on June 16. It happened fast. One minute he was with Cat Power and the next he's Agyness's husband. As I wrote at the time, it seemed like Mad Love. And I noted that Mad Love with famous arty types is super super hot and sexy ...as you can see. They were at the grocery yesterday looking like they had to drag themselves out of bed because they need a snack in between doing it. Full Story


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12 February 2015
Swatches & Review - 2 brand new Catrice shades
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I saw these last Monday when I went looking for the Nudes that were announced a while ago. I kind of liked them but I didn't buy any as, like you said, the prices keep going up and I'd rather save my money for some of those gorgeous indies I keep seeing ;)ReplyDelete
These are really nice! I think I may have a polish that's similar to (s)wimbledon but All you need is pink looks like something I need to get :). I haven't bought any Catrices in a year or so :oReplyDelete
Well ain't that lovely, here I was thinking I could probably skip the new stuff. Thanks :P Those 2 just scream for some nailart! :DReplyDelete
I love (s)wimbledon, definitely going to pick that up after my spending ban!ReplyDelete
(S)wimbledon is lovely!ReplyDelete
- Color Me So Crazy12 February, 2015 20:51
I really love these colors. They are so fresh and vibrant. I especially love All You Need is Pink, it is suuuppper pretty!!ReplyDelete
- mylifeinpolish12 February, 2015 21:04
(S)wimbledon is my kind of color. I love it!ReplyDelete
I've never tried any Catrice colors. I think I would want to own (S)wimbledon for its awesome name.ReplyDelete
For the first time in my life, I think I have to go with a pink shade over a teal one as my favorite! I just love that shimmer in All You Need is Pink!ReplyDelete
I would normally have to go with (S)wimbledon but the shimmer in All You Need Is Pink just blows it out of the water! Oh who am I kidding, I would get both. lolReplyDelete
They are gorgeous shades - wish we could get Catrice over here.ReplyDelete
I would totally wear both of those colors!ReplyDelete
- Cheyenne12 February, 2015 23:08
I think swimbledon is my fav of the 2ReplyDelete
I still love Catrice and the green one is my fav here, your nails are epiccc! :DReplyDelete
(S)wimbledon is an awesome color!ReplyDelete
The shimmer in these is beautiful - I would totally rock theseReplyDelete
- Jennifer Channell13 February, 2015 02:59
Love them both! They have a beautiful finish.ReplyDelete
Oh my lanta! What beautiful shimmery shades. They are making me need Summer immediately!ReplyDelete
I wish i had them here, ive always wanted to try themReplyDelete
- ValiantlyVarnished13 February, 2015 04:52
(S)wimbeldon is amazing!ReplyDelete
- Cosmetic Sanctuary13 February, 2015 06:14
(S)wimbledon is one I NEED!ReplyDelete
Both of these are gorgeous! Especially Catrice (S)wimbledon, I need these but not a fan of the increased prices :/ReplyDelete
I agree, I prefer Alll You Need is Pink because of that shimmer! I have a few Catrice polishes that friends overseas have sent me but most of them are glitter toppers.ReplyDelete
I was looking at the new Catrice products the day and you are right, nothing super impressive, but now looking at the swatch of (S)wimbledon I might go and pick it up :)ReplyDelete
- Victoria - manicurator13 February, 2015 18:49
I've never tried Catrice, and they are both lovely but the shimmer in All You Need Is Pink won me over.ReplyDelete
- Norah Salazar13 February, 2015 19:31
Didnt know Catrice did polish! What pretty colors, the green in particular.ReplyDelete
I really like these both!ReplyDelete
So pretty! I really love the delicate shimmer in these!ReplyDelete
- BTBAshley15 February, 2015 16:11
So pretty! I think they would also look very nice together!ReplyDelete
All You Need is Pink is SO pretty!ReplyDelete
Yeah, it's not like they are ugly or something, but somehow it just irks me that we keep paying more but it's not like the quality really improves. Though Catrice seems to wear quite nicely on me. Oh well, when they have a 1+1 sale I'm pretty sure I'll buy some more ;-).ReplyDelete
Thanks Eva! They are nice though not so surprising, maybe when there's a sale you could score some?ReplyDelete
Ha, #sorryimnotsorry :D! They do! Some lovely stamping ^^.ReplyDelete
Glad you like it Sharon!ReplyDelete
Thanks Kerry :).ReplyDelete
They definitely feel appropriate for Spring! Thanks ^^ReplyDelete
It's a pretty awesome name, huh?ReplyDelete
It's definitely the shimmer that makes it a stand out!ReplyDelete
Ha, especially when they have a 1+1 sale ^^.ReplyDelete
If you ever want me to shop for you, don't hesitate to contact me!ReplyDelete
I bet they'd look lovely on you!ReplyDelete
Glad you like it :).ReplyDelete
You are too sweet girl! I always love your comments ♥.ReplyDelete
Thanks, glad you like them!ReplyDelete
Thanks Jennifer, I especially loved how creamy they are.ReplyDelete
If you ever need me to send you some Catrice beauties.. just let me know!ReplyDelete
*hint* I love shopping for others ;-)!ReplyDelete
Glad you like it!ReplyDelete
Do you have access to Catrice? If not - I could always help you out!ReplyDelete
Yup the sneaky increases are not the most fun, but other than that they are fun!ReplyDelete
It's pretty huh? And so nice to have friends that do have access to certain brands, it's always annoying when you want something but can't get it.ReplyDelete
I'm pretty sure when there's a 1+1 sale I'll grab some more. Just not for the regular price!ReplyDelete
If you ever need a mule, let me know!ReplyDelete
Yup, and lots of it! Thanks Norah.ReplyDelete
Thanks Shelby!ReplyDelete
A bit too delicate in (S)Wimbledon, but the creamy formula makes up for that!ReplyDelete
Oh you might be right!ReplyDelete
Glad you like it ^^.ReplyDelete
Good plan!ReplyDelete
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Project Update
FAS 157—Applying Fair Value to Interests in Alternative Investments
Last Updated: October 5, 2009 (Updated sections are indicated with an asterisk *)
The staff has prepared this summary of Board decisions for information purposes only. Those Board decisions are tentative and do not change current accounting. Official positions of the FASB are determined only after extensive due process and deliberations.
Project Objective
*Due Process Documents
Decisions Reached at the Last Meeting
*Summary of Decisions Reached to Date
*Next Steps
Board/Other Public Meeting Dates
Background Information
Contact Information
Project Objective
The objective of this project was to address the application of FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, to interests in alternative investments, such as hedge funds and private equity funds.
*Due Process Documents
In September 2009, the Board completed this project with the issuance of Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-12, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent.)
Decisions Reached at the Last Meeting
FASB Action Alert—August 5, 2009
*Summary of Decisions Reached to Date
See Update No. 2009-12.
*Next Steps
Board/Other Public Meeting Dates
The Board meeting minutes are provided for the information and convenience of constituents who want to follow the Board's deliberations. All of the conclusions reported are tentative and may be changed at future Board meetings. Decisions become final only after a formal written ballot to issue a final Statement, Interpretation, FSP, or Statement 133 Implementation Issue.
|August 5, 2009
|Board Meeting—Discussion of comment letters received on the proposed FASB Staff Position FAS 157-g, Estimating the Fair Value of Investments in Investment Companies that Have Calculated Net Asset Value per Share in Accordance with the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide, Investment Companies.
|May 6, 2009
|Board Meeting—Discussion of guidance for applying Statement 157 to interests in alternative investments
Background Information
At the February 18, 2009 meeting, Chairman Herz announced the addition of new FASB agenda projects intended to improve the application guidance used to determine fair values under Statement 157. The projects were added in response to recommendations contained in the Securities and Exchange Commission's recent study on mark-to-market accounting, as well as input provided by the FASB's Valuation Resource Group, a group of valuation and accounting professionals who provide the FASB Board and staff with information on implementation issues surrounding fair value measurements used for financial statement reporting purposes.
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Diane Inzano
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Marcum on track to make Mets debut Saturday
NEW YORK -- Right-hander Shaun Marcum is scheduled to throw up to 75 pitches Monday, putting him on track to make his Mets debut Saturday.
If Marcum completes his work without any setbacks, the Mets will activate him in time for a 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Phillies at Citi Field. Marcum has been on the disabled list since Opening Day with nerve inflammation in his neck.
"We'll see how he gets out of tomorrow," manager Terry Collins said Sunday morning, "but that would put him on course to be in the spot when we need him."
Should Marcum indeed debut on Saturday, he will be limited to less than 100 pitches as he continues to work his arm back into shape. But the Mets still feel Marcum can give them a stronger effort than left-hander Aaron Laffey, who was designated for assignment Sunday morning following two ineffective starts.
"Shaun's getting ready," Collins said. "He'll be treated like it's his first start of the year pretty much. But the kind of pitcher he is, you look up at 90 pitches and he's in the seventh inning. He's a guy that pitches to contact. ... He's not a ground-ball guy. We'll wait to see how he comes out of tomorrow, but if he's ready, I think he'll give us what we want, and that is a guy to come in and eat up some innings for us."


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La Exposición bridge
Calle del Justicia - Paseo de la Alameda
46002 Valencia, Valencia-València (Region of Valencia)
- 自治区: Region of Valencia
- 省 / 岛: Valencia-València
This is one of the architectural elements most emblematic of Valencia's avant-garde atmosphere.
Traditionally known as La Peineta (an ornamental comb) on account of its unique shape, the bridge was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. It is a harmonious construction that combines a work of engineering with impressive aesthetics. The bridge is built in high-tensile steel and is set on one single span, with a 14-metre high arch running from one end to the other.
- 建筑: Bridge
- 艺术时期: Contemporary
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3-4 pc kumquat(rind only-chopped fine)
3/4 cup of sugar
6 large egg yolks
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
3/4 cup of sugar
7 large egg white
3/4 tsp of cream of tartar
Pre-heat oven to 350 degree F
1) Sieve all the (A) ingredient in a mixing bowl until well combined.
2) Mix ingredient (B) until well blended and then add in ingredient (A) until smooth.
3) Beat ingredient (C) in mixer on high speed until stiff peak. It should not fall out when you turn the mixing bowl over. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the egg yolks mixture and continue to do so until egg whites is finish. Remember to fold in gently until well mixed.
4) Pour batter into un-greased 10" tube pan and bake for an hour or used a bamboo skewer to test the cake. Just insert the skewer into the center of the cake and it should comes out clean.
5) Invert cake and let it cool complete in the pan. When is cool, loosen the edge of the pan with knife and remove cake. Cut and serve when it's cool completely.


text: Panoramic videographer and iPhone hacker Gabriel Paez is currently half-way across the country on his coast-to-coast trip from Seaside, OR to Portland, ME. As of this writing he's in Dubuque, IA with his 2005 Vespa PX150 named Pucho. Riding atop his scooter, Paez is outfitted with a unique panoramic camera of his own design. Consisting of eight iPhones mounted to a harness and positioned directly over his helmet, the entire rig is controlled by a ninth wrist-mounted iPhone running custom software written by Paez. Check out Gabriel's site to find out more about the project, see where he's at, ask him a question, or donate some gas money. [Thanks, Marsee!]


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The Boreal forest is the largest intact forest ecosystem in North America.
For the past five years, our campaign has been supported by tens of thousands of activists and hundreds of companies, to demand that Kimberly-Clark (K-C) stop destroying ancient forests like the Boreal Forest. In this tremendous victory for ancient forests, the company that is known for its popular brands like Kleenex, Scott, and Cottonelle has announced a policy that places it among the industry leaders in sustainability. This announcement brings the Kleercut campaign to a successful completion.
Kimberly-Clark has set a goal of obtaining 100 percent of the wood fibre used in its products - including the flagship brand Kleenex - from environmentally responsible sources. By 2011, Kimberly-Clark will ensure that 40 percent of its North American fiber is either recycled or certified by the Forest Stewardship Council™(FSC®) - a 71 percent increase from 2007 levels, representing over 600,000 tonnes of fibre. Also by 2011, it will eliminate any fiber from the North American Boreal Forest that is not FSC®-certified.
Because of K-C's place in the paper products market, the company's new policy will send a strong signal to its competitors, Procter & Gamble, SCA, and Georgia Pacific, that creating a policy that protects ancient forests is a key element of sustainable business.
The Canadian Boreal Forest is North America's largest ancient forest and provides habitat to threatened species such as woodland caribou, bald and golden eagles, wolverine and more than one billion birds, many of them migratory. Sadly, more than 60 percent of the Boreal has already been allocated to forestry companies for development and less than 10 percent of the Boreal Forest is formally protected. Unfortunately, in provinces such as Ontario and Quebec, much of the commercial forest has already been fragmented and degraded by clearcuts and logging roads...
But clear-cutting in forests doesn't just wipe out biodiversity - it wipes out an essential carbon storehouse. The Boreal Forest is the world's largest storehouse of terrestrial carbon. The Canadian Boreal stores an estimated 186 billion tonnes of carbon, or more than 27 years worth of global greenhouse gas emissions. Protecting and managing the forest responsibly is essential for fighting climate change. Intact forests, particularly ones extending over thousands of square kilometres, better mitigate the impacts of climate change. The fight to protect the Boreal and forests globally is far from over.
We still need world leaders to agree on the funding required to end deforestation at this years Climate Summit in Copenhagen.
Greenpeace is calling for developed world governments to provide US 140 billion a year to tackle the climate crisis, to fund both mitigation and adaptation measures in developing countries. Approximately US 40 billion a year of this should be designated to forest protection. The funds would be provided in return for a commitment to stop deforestation globally by 2020.
World leaders must take personal responsibility to agree strong global deal at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in December 2009 in order to avert catastrophic climate change.
We rely on donations from individuals like you in order to continue fighting climate change and deforestation. We do not accept any money from governments or corporations so please give what you can.


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StarEvents brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 275 Designs von 32 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Star Events
Full service event management company located in Chicago Illinois. We specialize in producing world-class special events and festivals. Our mission is to build communities for a better tomorrow by raising money and awareness for non-profit groups.
Adding to the quality of life for local residents providing an opportunity to unite and celebrate
Driving local, regional, and national tourism to showcase a communities strengths and highlight the fabric of the neighborhood
Showcasing a positive community brand and image to the media, business community, residents, and visitors - Increasing awareness that offers a positive message
Creating a positive economic impact that translates into jobs, tax revenues, and enhanced infrastructure improvements for the local community / Enhancing local businesses with an increase in foot-traffic that drives revenue
Providing enhanced exposure for the arts, not-for-profit causes, and many other community programs and venues / Creating a vehicle for artisans, local businesses, and community groups to showcase their products and services
Promoting volunteerism and bonding the many elements of the community together / Giving residents a way to give back to their community
Encouraging community investment, participation, creativity, and vision / Showcasing a footprint to express the arts
Building communities for a better tomorrow!
Our target audience is wide and diverse!
We reach....
• The non-profit sector with our fund raising capabilities
• The general public with our events & festivals
• Artisans, merchants, local businesses, and others as participants in our events.
• The corporate (fortune 500) world with our sponsorships
• Talent of all types / Bands & Entertainers
Our logo will be seen by thousands of people every month. It will be featured online, in print, and in collateral materials.
We want to take the logo we are using and upgrade and simplify - see attached file. We do not want the tag line included "Wold Class Festivals".
We want to possibly stack the words "Star" and "Events" and place a 3-D star next to or within the design. Think Apple or McDonalds.
The 2 words and the star icon are the only elements needed. Please feel free to artistically design the elements and position them as you see fit. Originally we requested to stack the words... but feel that the designers know how to position best.
NOTE: Please look at the attached apple logo. The shading, light source, and edges are exactly what we need with the Star in our logo.
Please look at the attachments!
Straight - clean lines. Bold (fatter) fonts. I think adding some dimension might help. Think North Face or Fatter. Simple / Neat / Bold. Diet Coke Logo / Facebook logo
For the Star image - Think 'Sheriff badge' without the balls on the end. We do not want a fat, rounded star... it needs to be strong!
Check out our 'Festival Expert' logo to get an idea of an image we love.
I would like the logo to have the ability to vary in color... like Apple does.
Our brand is launching nationally at the end of 2011 and the image we use needs to stand out... be unique... easy to read... and easily recognizable.
Please ask for further direction - if needed. We encourage creativity and really want you to use your skills to create something that you are proud to add to your portfolio.
Wishing you the best of luck! We will provide daily feedback - so check in often to stay on top of the direction this design challenge takes.
PS - In the attached pieces... please pay close attention to the detail on the "apple jpeg" ... it is the most important piece of the logo.
PPS - Also, make sure the font you use (lower or upper case) is clean, bold, and not ornamental.
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If you contributed to $95 or more Ouya's record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, then congratulations! You'll be getting one of the shiny, Tegra-powered game consoles when they come out next year.
But if you didn't contribute to the crowdfunding and still want to see what all the fuss if about, you can pre-order the Android box today starting today over at ouya.tv. As for the games catalog that will land on Ouya, the latest updates on their Kickstarter page offers a quote from Namco Bandai saying that they're trying to figure out how to bring their games to Ouya.


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With Mother's Day quickly approaching (it's May 12!), you might want to guide your kids to make cards or small gifts for their moms and grandmothers. (Pssst, Dad, that means you.) Here are a few fun ideas to run with!
These flowers are made from scrapbook paper. My daughter painted the paper (not necessary, just gave her something to do!); then we cut it into different-sized circles and layered them. Libbie (4) glued everything in place and drew the stems and leaves. You can use pom-poms, flat marbles, sequins, or buttons for the flower centers. We found the idea at Hands On As We Grow. These would be perfect to grace the front of a Mother's Day card or to use as framed artwork for Mom or Grandma.
No one will love your child's artwork more than his or her grandparents. Hand and footprint crafts are especially sweet and preserve a memory of a specific time in your child's life! I have a whole Pinterest board full of ideas for hand and footprint artwork. Make one on a painted canvas for Grandma!
These tulips painted with forks would be a fun and cute painting for the front of a card.
One last idea – how cute are these pool noodle flowers?


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Malibu Ken might be ultimately heroic in "Toy Story 3," but the dude plays poker and hangs with a rough crowd. And he's the butt of a lot of Ken jokes.
Despite this, the toy maker Mattel was in on the joke for both Barbie and Ken -- each of which are franchise toy characters for the company.
When asked by Popcorn Biz what restrictions the filmmakers had working with Ken and Barbie, "Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich responded, "There wasn't a list of things we couldn't do. A lot of it was common sense. We're making a family film. It's not like we're going to have Ken go in a murderous rampage."
Unkrich said Pixar worked closely with Mattel and the toy company "had a clear understanding of what we wanted to do."
"They got the joke," he said. "They got what we were doing with Ken and they were on board with it. And we went from there."
Producer Darla K. Anderson said the filmmakers did not have "free reign. We developed a trusting relationship with (Mattel)."
While specifics were spelled out, the company did not look at "Toy" scripts. "That's not possible," said Anderson. Unkrich said Mattel knew "everything that was happening. All the situations."
This is not Pixar's first rodeo in the real toy world. The filmmakers notably also work with Hasbro for their Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head characters. But Barbie and Ken are a much bigger, and seemingly riskier proposition.
If there was any gamble, it's paid off perfectly. Ken never seemed so rad after being fleshed out in "Toy Story 3." And Barbie showed off some big words, faithfulness and a lot of heart. She could still use a sandwich or two.
Barbie and Ken: No Totally Lame Restrictions in "Toy Story 3"
Malibu Ken might be ultimately heroic in "Toy Story 3," but the dude plays poker and hangs with a rough crowd. And he's the butt of a lot of Ken jokes.


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New Report from Pew: How Does the Web Affect our Minds?
A survey of nearly 900 Internet stakeholders reveals fascinating new perspectives on the way the Internet is affecting human intelligence and the ways that information is being shared and rendered.
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Happy New Year's Eve! I'm posting this fizzy pink cocktail far too late for you to make it tonight, I know. Please accept my apologies. Resolution No. 1: Start planning ahead.
I can't say I'm sad for the year to end because I'm busy looking forward to the year ahead. 2011 has been a year of growth. I learned how to get unstuck, if you will, by leaving an unfulfilling three-year-long relationship and quitting a miserable office job. I traveled as much as possible in search of a new city to call home. I cultivated friendships and tried to savor every moment in each season.
I learned a lot of lessons in my 25th year—some invaluable and others, trivial. I started referring to myself as a woman rather than a girl. That's something. I realized I'd rather snuggle with my dog than a jerk. I developed a serious appreciation for stretchy pants. Each little success on this blog has reinforced my belief that persistence and creative development will help me get to a better position in life, whatever that may be.
I'm eager to discover what's in store for 2012. My main goal is to get out of this town and make a new home elsewhere (Kansas City, here I come!). I also resolve to exercise and floss my teeth and wear sunscreen daily. See? I'm old.
Blood Orange French 75
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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
Celebrate with a sparkling, pink French 75 made with blood oranges, gin and Champagne.
Per cocktail
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- 1 small blood orange (about the size of a lemon), juiced
- ½ small lemon, juiced
- Agave nectar or sweet and syrup (optional), to taste
- 3 ounces Champagne or sparkling wine
- Ice
- Fill a Champagne flute or comparably sized glass less than halfway with crushed ice (optional).
- Fill a small cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the gin and the blood orange and lemon juice. Shake well. Taste and add agave nectar or simple syrup if necessary, to taste.
- Strain the gin mixture into the glass. Top with Champagne. Garnish with a blood orange twist (you'll see in the pictures that I played around with garnishes but the twist is more traditional).
Adapted from Imbibe Magazine's French 75 Recipe.
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One last thing! I am giving away a copy of The American Cocktail, by the editors of Imbibe Magazine, to one lucky reader! It's a beautiful little book filled with 50 inventive cocktail recipes, which are organized by region and accompanied by Sheri Giblin's inspiring photographs. Ms. Giblin puts my work to shame.
For a chance to win, leave a comment below! Tell me about your resolutions, your New Year's Eve festivities or why you'd like to win the book. Anything will do.
The fine print: You have until midnight CST on Thursday, January 5th, to leave your comment for a chance to win. I will notify the winner by email on Friday; the winner must reply within 7 days with a valid mailing address or I will randomly select another winner. Good luck, and Happy New Year to all!
Update: Congratulations to Shelley for winning the giveaway! Thank you to all who entered—I loved reading every single comment!


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Hi Mike,
I put a camera and video transmitter on a Blade 120 heli around the beginning of the year. It works very well for FPV flying, but is a handful being a heli. My next project will be to put a camera with either head tracking or manual swivel capabilities on my e-flite Apprentice. Trying right now to figure out the best way to mount it for best visibility while protecting the camera.
Good idea on the meeting. I'd like to participate if possible schedulewise.
Hi Mike, Thanks for the help, but I think I found my problem. Damaged component on the adapter board. Actually it is missing. Could have come off from just handling. It was L1 on the Interface Board. You know what this part is? I have removed the gps module and antenna from the interface board. I am looking to just replace it as soon as I am able to determine where I can get a new interface. I think from now on I will be setting up my own hardware instead of buying it already configured. Seems I am disappointed more often than not with what I get with these plug and play devices. DiyDrones store support was unable to identify the problem when I sent it to them. Not complaining, but you should know more about what you sell.
yes it is the hi-tec HS-85bb it ha metal gears and a bearing on the output shaft i found that most servos blew out real fast on the tail of this thing and so far the HS-85bb has held up really well i got it from servo city for 20$
Hi Mike,
I've been getting help outfitting my E-Flite Apprentice for FPV here in a few weeks. Here's an Apprentice in Co. flying over Devil's Thumb. He's using a GoPro camera to record this wonderful qualtiy video. This guy also helped me choosing equipment to put onboard my plane. At this time this plane and mine mostly have in common that they fly over the same planet. But, I have aspirations
Everything's been ordered to equip my plane. I found another man, Chris Edwards who was flying FPV near Home Depot in Warrenton. He's a great resource in the area. We're looking for available flying spaces out here west of Warrenton. It's beautiful open country just beyond where the TFRs are routine so there's not as much interference in flying activities. Lot's of pilots and interest in flying related things, however, in this area.
I'm not quite sure what you are saying. Do you thinbk I should have put my most recent offer of PID tuning somehwre else? If so, where?
thanks mike. we're already back in europe, unfortunately :(
Thanks Mike! That was my first Blog ever. Not sure if I can make changes to it...would check the speeling if I could as I was on the way out the door when I wrote it. I am in AZ right now, but will be flying to Baltimore and staying there for a while. How far is that from your area? I know of a few good airclubs/fields south of Baltimore.
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the friend link. Yes, some type of standardized format for reporting hardware/software malfunctions, whether it is the result of a crash or not, might be very helpful to the rest of the the DIY Drones community.
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FAA to Staff 72 Airport Control Towers at Night
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration says it will keep open 72 airport towers and other air traffic control facilities that were slated to close overnight as the result of automatic spending cuts imposed by Congress.
The agency made the announcement Wednesday following a conference call with airlines and groups representing business and private pilots.
The FAA had announced earlier this year that it would eliminate midnight shifts of air traffic controllers at 69 airport towers and two regional approach control facilities in order to save money.
The list included some at major airports like Chicago's Midway International and General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.
The elimination of midnight shifts at some airports was in addition to widespread controller furloughs last month. FAA ended the furloughs after Congress provided the agency more money.


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The best time to bird in the Caribbean is winter, when the weather tends to be dry and many colorful north American migrants join the locals. In both Jamaica and St. Lucia, I strongly recommend hiring local guides. Their services are cheap by U.S. standards, they appreciate the work, and they know exactly where to look for the really interesting birds.
Besides insect repellent and a rain jacket, two pieces of gear are indispensable. One is Birds of the West Indies, a compact and beautifully illustrated field guide (Princeton University Press, $25). The other is a decent pair of binoculars. Pocket-size models will drive you crazy when you're trying to zero in on a small bird moving in a tree. For $280, you can get a pair of lightweight, powerful Nikon Monarch 8x36 glasses, which will be a joy to use not only in the Caribbean but also when you're sitting at home and wondering about that interesting new bird at your feeder.
Prices quoted are for September 2012.
if you're taking an ordinary vacation near Montego Bay and would like a one-day taste of local birdlife, the area around Windsor in Cockpit Country—about 12 miles inland from Falmouth and 30 from Montego Bay—is said to be a great spot. Since birding is a morning sport, your choices are to get up very early or to overnight at the Windsor Great House (firstname.lastname@example.com; doubles $45).
At the east end of Jamaica, you'll find native forests, terrible roads, and a coastline largely spared from tourist mega-development. Lime Tree Farm is a working coffee plantation with several clean, comfortable cottages and family-style dining; Charlie and Suzie Burbury are warm, hardworking hosts (876-881-8788; doubles from $260, all-inclusive). Nearer to the coast, Mocking Bird Hill is a well-managed eco-resort with good food and a great swimming pool. The rooms don't quite justify the prices, but the hotel is unbeatable for the variety of birds on the grounds, and it's handy to both Ecclesdown Road and the beaches of Port Antonio (876-993-7627; doubles from $190). The ecolodges in eastern Jamaica all employ the same guides, including Ricardo Miller and Lyndon Johnson, both of them outstanding.
St. Lucia
Because St. Lucia is much smaller than Jamaica, you can take advantage of the many lodgings on the west coast and still reach the good east coast bird sites without getting up too horribly early. If you'd prefer to step outside the mega-tourist simulacrum, Lorraine Royall's A Peace of Paradise is a terrific budget option. For three nights in a small but cheerful bedroom, including a sit-down breakfast or a breakfast in a sack, I paid a weekend-special total of $89 (758-455-3337; doubles from $45). Nearby, the Fox Grove Inn is more conventional, with a full-service restaurant and bar—a good place to run into other bird-watchers and hear them boasting or bemoaning (758-455-3800; doubles from $75).
It's best to arrange for a guide in advance by calling the forestry department; Stephen Lesmond and Adams Toussaint come recommended (758-468-56-45, -48, or -49). You can see a lot in just one outing, which typically runs from dawn until late morning. With two mornings of better weather than I had, you have a good shot at all of the island's endemics.


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This aphrodisiac-laden mocktail comes from NYC's Museum of Sex and is a perfect way to set the mood on Valentine's Day. The recipe makes enough mango elixir and lavender crystals for eight drinks; if you're making only two, refrigerate the remaining elixir and store the crystals in an airtight container at room temperature (both will last up to two weeks). If you can't find dried lavender, just skip the lavender-crystal rim—it's purely optional.
To make the Persephone alcoholic, add two ounces of vodka to each drink.
- Yield
- Makes 2 drinks
- For the lavender crystals:
- 1/3 cup dried culinary lavender*
- 2/3 cup superfine sugar
- For the mango elixir:
- 8 ounces pure mango juice
- 8 ounces distilled or tap water
- For the Persephone:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup lavender crystals
- 2 ounces mango elixir
- 2 ounces pomegranate juice
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- Ice
- 9 ounces soda water
- *Dried culinary lavender is available online or at some specialty food stores.
- Make the lavender sugar crystals:
- In a food processor, process the lavender and sugar until fully combined, about 1 minute—the mixture will look like a fine powder. DO AHEAD: Lavender crystals can be prepared in advance and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 2 weeks.
- Make the mango elixir:
- In a small saucepan, bring the mango juice and distilled or tap water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, 12 to 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Mango elixir can be prepared in advance and refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
- Make the Persephone:
- Pour the lime juice onto a small plate and spread the lavender crystals on a second small plate. Dip the rim of a 12-ounce glass into the lime juice, then dip it into the lavender crystals to lightly coat. Repeat with a second 12-ounce glass.
- Pour 1 ounce each of the mango elixir, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup into each prepared glass. Add ice and enough soda water to fill each glass.


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