Statisticians tackle missing data with randomness, an issue encountered across social and biological sciences. Stef van Buuren highlights the limitations of standard statistical tools when data is incomplete. Leaving out incomplete data is considered cheating as it biases results. Donald Rubin introduced multiple imputation in the 1970s, aiming for a method both accurate and general. […]
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The WordPress Plugin Mirror Downloader is a comprehensive system that efficiently downloads, caches, and manages WordPress plugins. Utilizing Cloudflare’s edge computing capabilities and R2 S3 object storage, the system provides a high-performance, cost-effective solution for plugin management. By focusing solely on mirroring and downloading plugin zip files rather than the entire SVN repository, the system […]
In 1989, Robert and Trude Steen welcomed their son Mats into the world, documenting his growth with joy until, at age five, they received devastating news – Mats had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Mats’ life took a turn as he found solace and deep connections in the online world of World of Warcraft, known as ‘Ibelin’. […]
Our new compact roundabout along State Route 203 at the intersection with High Rock Road and 203rd Street Southeast south of Monroe is a unique design aimed at reducing crashes and improving traffic flow. Nicknamed the “comma roundabout,” it consists of two nested roundabouts with some twists – like a lane passing through the center […]
Moleskine notebooks have their own ISBN, making them fit for vending machines.The author used to run a bookshop and discovered the clever hack of distributing non-book products, like Moleskines, through book wholesalers. Moleskine notebooks, although not real books, are book-shaped, having an ISBN, and can be sold in bookstores. The author recalls other products like […]
Gokapi is a lightweight server for sharing files that expire after a set number of downloads or days, similar to Firefox Send. Only the admin can upload files, allowing for easy sharing and automatic removal to save disk space. Identical files are deduplicated, and customization is simple with HTML/CSS. The server can be deployed in […]
Starch is a versatile natural polymer often used in cooking, but it also has industrial applications. CoRncrete, a novel construction material, is made by combining corn starch, sand, and water. The mixture is self-compacting when wet, then heated to create a hardened material with compressive strength up to 26 MPa. Factors like water content and […]
This web content provides a comprehensive list of charts categorized by their data visualization functions. While not a perfect system, it serves as a useful guide for selecting charts based on analysis or communication needs. The categorizations include comparisons, proportions, relationships, hierarchy, concepts, location, part-to-a-whole, distribution, processes & methods, movement or flow, patterns, range, data […]
The author discusses a recent break-in at their storage unit, detailing the items that were stolen and the process of filing a claim with the insurance company. The story highlights the importance of storage unit security, using proper locks, and not storing irreplaceable items. They also provide tips on how to prevent theft, such as […]
The author provides a solution vector for Sudoku problems, defining the puzzle as a 3×3 grid where each box contains numbers 1 to 9. The challenge is to fill the empty cells so that each box, row, and column contains each number only once. The content includes a detailed algorithm for solving Sudoku puzzles and […]