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Infuriated by what he sees as a pattern of obstruction and delay over Obama's nominees, Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid, a Democrat from Nevada triggered the so-called "nuclear option" by proposing a motion to reconsider the nomination of Patricia Millett, one of the judicial nominees whom Republicans recently blocked by a filibuster, to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
"We're not interested in having a gun put to our head any longer," McConnell said. "Some of us have been around here long enough to know that the shoe is sometimes on the other foot." McConnell then addressed Democrats directly, saying: "You may regret this a lot sooner than you think."
In his remarks at the White House, Obama called the use of the filibuster over the five years of his tenure "an unprecedented pattern of obstruction in Congress that's prevented too much of the American people's business from getting done." Saying that the tactic has blocked bipartisan compromises, prevented qualified people from filling critical posts and stymied legislation to create jobs and limit gun violence, he said: "It's harmed our economy, and it's been harmful to our democracy."
The dispute has been brewing for years between Democrats and Republicans.
The vote to change the rule passed 52 to 48. Three Democrats — Sens. Carl Levin of Michigan, Joe Manchin III of W.Virginia and Mark Pryor of Arkansas — joined 45 Republicans in opposing the measure. Levin is a longtime senator who remembers well the years when Democratic filibusters blocked nominees of Republican presidents; Manchin and Pryor come from Republican-leaning states.
Senate rules still require up to 30 hours of debate on the Millett nomination. So a final confirmation vote on the nomination is expected to be held in mid-December after the two-week Thanksgiving recess.
Many Senate majorities have thought about using this technical maneuver to get around centuries of parliamentary precedent, but none has done so in a unilateral move on a major change of rules or precedents. This simple-majority vote has been executed in the past to change relatively minor precedents involving how to handle amendments; for example, one such change short-circuited the number of filibusters that the minority party could deploy on nominations.

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Energetic and individual. Equipped with strong will and emotions. Smaller children are great fun but can be a handful. Not least in cars. Once seated, they normally look forward to the drive. Just remember though they should face rearward until they are about four.
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Rearward facing is the safest way for children to travel in cars until they have outgrown the seat and have reached an age of three–four years. It does not matter if the child has to bend its legs or touches the backrest with its feet. Take breaks often to let the child stretch and play. At about four years, the neck has become stronger and the child can be turned to face forward, using the standard safety belt in combination with a belt-positioning booster cushion.
In a frontal collision, the head of a forward-facing car occupant is thrown forward with considerable force. Its momentum propels it downwards onto the breastbone and then back up again. An adult neck can withstand this strain relatively well, but a small child's neck cannot. Given that frontal collisions are the commonest type of crash and often the most serious type too, it is particularly important for the youngest children to sit in rearward-facing seats.
Volvo Cars is one of the few car makers who designs baby and child seats, made for and tested in their own cars. We provide a range of restraints to meet the different needs of babies to 12 year olds. These seats are appropriate for children of: Age: 9-12 months to 4 years. Weight: 9 kg to 25 kg.
From the age of 9 months to about 6 years of age a child can continue to be seated backwards in this new child seat. We recommend that children be seated rear-facing as long as possible.
When a child grows bigger (15-25 kg) and cannot comfortably be seated facing to the rear, this seat can also be used as a forward-facing booster seat. The seat's belts are then removed and the booster seat will put the child at the correct position for the car's own safety belt.
Keep in mind
All children must be properly restrained. Always.
Children must never be placed in the passenger seat if the airbag is active.
Small children should travel in rearward-facing child restraints for as long as possible, at least until they are three to four years old.
Remove bulky clothes so that the safety belt can be pulled tight, as close to the body as possible.
Remove or unzip warm clothing if necessary to prevent overheating and subsequent dehydration.
A child in a rearward-facing child seat is approximately 90% less likely to be injured in an accident compared to an unrestrained child.
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Safety has always been the guiding principle behind everything we do at Volvo Cars.
Volvo started researching child safety in the early 1960s. The first rearward-facing child restraint was launched in 1972.
Volvo Cars continues its child safety development as can be seen in the Volvo V70 and XC70 innovative integrated child booster cushions.
Helps you keep an eye on the child facing rearward in the back of the car.
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The instinct to protect our children is deeply imbedded within us.
It's an instinct, born of love.
In a few minutes this car will travel at a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h)
straight into this solid barrier.
In the car will be two children
One child that is 18 months old, and one child that is 3 years old.
My personal motivation to study this subject, began when
my sister was pregnant and I began asking questions like
How effective is the seatbelt during pregnancy.
How should it be worn and what is the effect on the mother and baby in a crash
This 18 month old child will be a part of our crash test.
It is one of our crash test dummies that has been calibrated to make sure all the data is gathered correctly.
To answer some of these questions we built Linda.
Volvo's first computer model of a pregnant crash test dummy.
The expectation is that in the future
Linda will answer many questions like the one's I've raised.
The test was very successful.
Everything indicates that the children in the car are completely unharmed.
A rear facing child seat in a safe car is the safest way to travel.
Volvo has more than 35 000 accidents registered in its database
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But what we know right know is that it is imperative to wear the seatbelt
during pregnancy, at all times and to wear it correctly.
To wear the belt correctly, the torso belt needs to run in between the breasts
and to the side of the abdomen and the lap belt must be as low as possible under the belly,
sitting on the left and right pelvic bones.
Rear facing seats are the safest ones. Children should be facing backwards for as long as possible
at least until they are 3-4 years old
When the child gets too big
it is time to start using a front facing booster seat
The idea is that the seat belt should be fastened over the hips or thighs
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But what's important to remember is that
it's not only us performing research that is going to safe lives
It's relaying the knowledge we gain from the research today
to parents and insuring that they utilize this knowledge to safe their children's lives
This is what will make a difference
With today's rigorous testing and careful designs
It's never been easier to take responsibility
LOTTA: LOTTA JAKOBSSON, Ph.D. RESEARCH MANAGER, VOLVO CARS SAFETY CENTRE
Children grow up quickly. That's why Volvo car's convertible seat actually is two seats in one.
When they are small, children should be seated backwards in a seat that tucks them in and protects them in case of an accident.
The convertible child seat is easy to use and it is attached with the car's seat belt.
The harness is not only comfortable, but also easy to use and to adjust.
The sensitive head and body is protected by a bolstered backrest that tucks the child in nicely.
Although it is preferable if the child is faced rearward for as long as possible,
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But the convertible child safety seat can be used in a forward facing position as well,
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When fitted like this it is a comfy booster seat that puts the child in the correct position for the belt.
The ISOFIX attachment system only allows you to fit a child seat in the correct way
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RESIDENTS from Hampton-in-Arden have responded angrily to the first roadshow held by Birmingham Airport to discuss proposed changes to flight paths.
The event in the village on Monday night was criticised by the village's parish council.
They said one of their major concerns is the proposal to get rid of the Hampton Turn - a 20 degree right turn one mile from the end of the runway which was introduced to reduce the impact of noise.
A spokesman for Hampton-in-Arden Parish Council said: "We understand that some local pilots have said that it should be easier to fly the Hampton Turn with the employment of the more accurate RNAV navigation system whereby aircraft can fly on any designed flight path with greater accuracy.
"However, Birmingham Airport have said that this would be a difficult manoeuvre because of the heavier aircraft using the extended runway.
"We also understand that the Civil Aviation Authority have no objection for the Hampton Turn to continue if they conform to their requirements which the airport appear to be reluctant to do. We are, therefore, asking for answers to this conflict."
The spokesman added that villagers would liked to have seen a question and answer session which would have allowed for more discussion.
He added: "Many parishioners were extremely disappointed with the limited opportunity for dialogue at this consultation roadshow between themselves and representatives from Birmingham Airport; they also regret that the various wall maps, representing both the proposed and present flight paths, were almost unintelligible – they were drawn in ordnance survey form rather than being in a more comprehensible schematic form."
Another roadshow is taking place at Fentham Hall in Hampton-in-Arden on February 8 from 10am until noon.
RESIDENTS in Berkswell also had their first look at the proposed changes to flight paths at Birmingham Airport.
Representatives from the airport were on hand to discuss the plans at the roadshow on Tuesday (January 15) which was among the first of several taking place in villages surrounding the airport.
Another roadshow will be held at The Reading Room on January 30 from 7pm until 9pm.
But Knowle Society's Leighton Jones said the organisation would need a little time to study the consultation documents properly before commenting.
In the meantime he added: "We recognise the importance of the airport to the economy of the area but are obviously keen to see the peace of those who live near it and under the flight paths protected as far as that is possible."
"It does look as if the changes to the take-off routes, particularly the tightening of the allowable variation from the centre line, will minimise the impact on the residents of Knowle of the expected increase in traffic over the next 10 years.
"In other words, it looks as if things will not improve, but will not be as bad as they could have been.
"We will be very glad if that turns out to be the case."
VILLAGERS in Catherine de Barnes were the first to take part in the consulation on Monday (January 14).
Experts from the airport were on-hand to discuss the proposed flight path changes, which will see planes move further away from the village which has been at the centre of second runway and runway extension talks over the years.
"I'm obviously delighted that planes will be further away from the village, but feel for the people of Hampton who are set to lose out," said one villager.
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Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Kick off the holiday season and create your special memories on The Magnificent Mile in 2014! The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the nation's largest evening holiday celebration, jump starts the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 with a full day of family friendly activities, concerts by top musical artists and the best holiday shopping. The day's excitement culminates with a grand evening parade down Michigan Avenue marshaled by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, illuminating one million lights on 200 trees. The parade concludes with a grand finale fireworks show over the Chicago River.
Oct 4
Mercury's Canine Cruise
Dogs on boats? Yes! Bring your pooch on a leash and enjoy quality time with your dog while cruising on Chicago's waterways. This tour highlights dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, dog parks and fire hydrants. Enjoy the cool breeze in your hair (and fur!) aboard the Skyline Queen which offers plenty of safe outdoor-seating. Dogs may choose to sit on your lap, in a seat or on the deck. Don't worry, we have one-restroom for humans and one lined with newspapers for your pet. Water bowls are also onboard. Buy online or at the ticket office open daily at 8:30am.
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Chicago Blues Festival
Chicago Legend Buddy Guy will headline the 32nd Annual Chicago Blues Festival, the largest free blues festival in the world. During three days on five stages at Grant Park, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.
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Boo! at the Zoo
Halloween fun awaits families at Brookfield Zoo's annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration. The popular daytime event, presented by Fisher-Price, features a Costume Parade, Costume Showcase, professional pumpkin-carving demonstrations, not-so-scary games and activities, special animal Zoo Chats, and haunted hayrides.
Jerry Kleiner's over the top restaurant in this 35,000 sq. ft. space is an explosion of taste, color and sound. "Latino flavors with the spice of life." Authentic soulful cuisine offers simple dishes from all over Latin America. A kaleidoscope of colors, salsa music and playful decor ignite the sense of being in a Latin house party.
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Gaelic Park Irish Fest
Irish Fest brings together the best in Irish music from America, Canada and Europe. In addition to all of the music, there will be Irish sports, dancing, theater & story-telling, a petting zoo, Irish dogs and ponies, and Irish import stories. For the little people, there are magicians, puppets, jugglers, and clowns, and most importantly, unlimited carnival rides are included in the admission price in addition to free parking.
CITY:Oak Forest
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2nd Annual Outdoor Sculpture Walk
Take a self-guided tour of public art from June 2 to September 2 as part of the 2nd annual Sculpture Walk in downtown Oak Park. The walk features 12 world-class sculptures prominently placed among Oak Park's many shops and restaurants.
CITY:Oak Park
Walking Tour of Historic Riverside
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is pleased to offer great opportunities to learn about our historic landmark village. Discover the winding roads, delightful parks, beautiful landscapes, varied architecture and much more!
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Red, White, & BBQ
Red, White, & BBQ is a competition dedicated to tasty barbecue, music, and fun at Ty Warner Park in Westmont. Start off the summer with great food, live music, and an all-ages carnival. Observe some of the best BBQ experts compete to win prize money, learn BBQ tips, and enjoy Ty Warner Park.
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Lansing Autumn Festival
The annual three-day Lansing Autumn Fest returns for its 4th year. The family friendly event includes musical entertainment, food vendors, vendor Market Place and craft fair, vintage baseball game, kids zone with second entertainment stage and kids games, chili cook-off, military recognition day, pancake breakfast, 5K Hero Walk/Run, $10,000 Pumpkin Cash Raffle. For more information or to be a sponsor or vendor, visit www.lansingautumfest.org or call 708-646-5606.
Berwyn Cruise Nites in the Depot District
Head to the Depot District for the 9th Annual Cruise Nites presented by Berwyn Kia, Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Mike & Sons Auto Services, Cicero Auto Parts, Deece Automotive! Cruise Nites take place on Tuesdays from 6-9pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station. Enjoy your summe evenings while taking a stroll through a combination of car show and nightlife.
Uncorked Summer Nights
Experience the Oak Park Conservatory from a fresh perspective with Uncorked Summer Nights! Admission includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers. Also, included is showcase tours of the Fern, Tropical and Desert rooms. Enjoy music by the Grosso Family Band and art by Phil Malhiot. Appetizers provided by New Rose Catering and wine and craft beer by Marion Street Cheese Market.
CITY:Oak Park
Art Dans La Rue
Join us on Tuesday, August 6th from 12-9pm for Downtown Oak Park's authentic urban French Street Festival! Featuring: art exhibits by local artists, special showing of a French film, Can-Can dancers, French music by "Paris La Nuit," Poodle Parade, French lessons, Fresh made crepes, Wine tastings, Sidewalk chalk contest, Bike Rentals, and much more!
CITY:Oak Park
August 20th Cruise Nite in Berwyn
Come down to the Depot District and enjoy Cruise Nites with other families, residents and car enthusiasts. Learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture and historical automotive heritage. Cruise Nites are free! Just show up and have a great time!
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Art on Harrison
Seeking a way to announce the emerging Arts District, galleries and building owners in partnership with the Oak Park Arts Council inaugurated Art on Harrison in 1995. Conceived of as an informal Friday evening gallery walk, the event has continued each September since its inception, expanding to include entertainment and performances at participating galleries. Come out and see what the area has to offer in a convivial atmosphere, a celebration of what the creative spirits of this community have accomplished.
CITY:Oak Park
Cruise Nites in Berwyn
Head to the Depot District on Tuesday, August 6th for a combination of car show and nightlife. Evening begins at 6pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station.
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Amadeus Performance
Amadeus, the renowned tale of Mozart as seen through the eyes of his most envious competitor, composer Antonio Salieri. The play is an interesting representative style of the style and values of the time. Jeff Recommended!
CITY:Oak Park
Lady - A Women's Expo
This one day event will feature dozens of booths offer health tips and screening, fashion and beauty, food, home decor, shopping and more.
CITY:Tinley Park
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Grant Park Music Festival
The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation's only free, outdoor classical music series of its kind. Each summer, the Festival presents ten weeks of free classical concerts to all of Chicago at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Audiences can watch as the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus and guest artists rehearse upcoming performances. Rehearsals take place Tuesday-Friday afternoons all Season long. During breaks in rehearsals, Festival docents lead informal talks about the music, composers, and the history of classical music. For a full schedule, see the Festival website.
Retro Prom
Pick any decade and come ready to dance! Event fundraiser features: *King & Queen voting *Groove to the DJ mix *Raffles & Prizes *Finger foods & desserts from local restaurants *A Local Celebrity Lip Sync Battle General Ticket $75: includes open bar, appetizers & desserts and coat check.
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2015 U.S. Amateur Championship
The U.S. Amateur is the premier amateur golf championship for players from around the world. Past winners include Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods
CITY:Olympia Fields
Lake Katherine's Monarch Butterfly Festival
Join Lake Katherine for a celebration of the Monarch migration down to Mexico plus, all things harvest.
CITY:Palos Heights
Goodenow Grove Fall Fest
An estimated 3,500 guests attended Goodenow Grove Fall Fest in Beecher in 2014. This free, annual event features family-friendly fun including music, entertainment, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, childrens activities and hayrack rides.
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Village of Robbins Open Air Market
Year round, each Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Thinking of going into business? Let us be your testing ground. Become a vendor or shop til you drop. We have new and used merchandise.


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"DO you have children?" is a question asked of Sheena and Ewan Macleod every now and again, in general life, among strangers in restaurants or people they meet in the park.
It is not an easy one for them to answer. If they say yes then the follow up questions will eventually reveal the real situation, if they say no they are not being honest to themselves let alone others, if they say "we did have a child" then it has the cutting potential to spoil the day of whoever they are talking to. This is just one example of the balancing act that is life for the couple, still now, seven years on from the moment which tore them to pieces.
They are not, as one might suspect, a couple consumed entirely by grief, by anger, locked into the moment they lost their son Jack and unwilling to escape it. They are capable of much humour, of light-heartedness, even of bursts of fun. This is perhaps still their 'public face', even before me, a person who has grown to know them well and would consider them friends. They don't deny that there remains dark periods, months on end – particularly around the anniversary of his December disappearance back in 2005 – when they disappear.
But that darkness is perhaps not quite as potent as it was.
They continue to live in the same house along Tachbrook Road, at least in bricks and mortar terms. Months after Jack's death it became a shell, everything removed, furniture and beyond, as it all reminded them of the past.
Surely they thought of leaving the home altogether?
"Yes, but how can we move on when we still don't know happened?" is Sheena's open assessment.
To ask what life has been like for them these past few years is one thing, but the answers can never fully explain. The gravity of damage to their health, in a variety of ways, defies justice when listed on a page so we will refrain from the finer, more horrific, points. Suffice to say, under such stress and such emotional turmoil, the body begins to break down in different ways. They each – supported by a remarkable network of family and friends – keep rebuilding each other as best they can.
My own fear, I suppose, was that this renewed appeal might give the couple hope again that they maybe able to get the answers they so crave, only for it to prove fruitless and false.
But this is an astonishingly strong couple. That they are together still is proof enough. They are well aware that in such tragedies, losing children, it is so rare as to be abnormal for two people to remain together.
Asked about hope, they say, almost in unison: "Yes, of course there is that concern, but that is no reason not to do it. We are realistic, but while there is some hope the truth can still be revealed we have to go along with that.
"All we want, in order to move on in our lives, is for someone to tell us exactly what happened, and why."
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This May 30, 2012 file photo shows former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart talking with reporters about retiring from the Pittsburgh Steelers at the team's headquarters in Pittsburgh. Stewart has filed for divorce from his reality television star wife. In a divorce petition filed Friday in Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta, Stewart says his marriage to Porsha Williams is "irretrievably broken" and the two are separated. The pair appears on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." The filing says the two married on May 21, 2011, and have no children together. / Keith Srakocic AP
Former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart was used to dealing with the crusty Pittsburgh sports media when playing for the Steelers in the late '90s. Now he's about to deal with a whole new animal: the paparazzi.
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Beijing – 24 September 2011. Special Olympics today announced the appointment of Ms. Yang Lan, one of China's most prominent media entrepreneurs, talk show host and chairperson of Sun Culture Foundation, as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador. The celebration took place at Haidian Special School in Beijing on September 24 to mark the second annual global Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day in honor of the spirit and legacy of Special Olympics' late founder.
"As a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics I will focus on two things," said Yang Lan. "The first is to bring more support and encouragement to the millions of families in China and around the world who have family members with intellectual disabilities. The second is to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in our society so people with disabilities will be more active and visible in Chinese society and around the world. This benefits and strengthens entire communities, not only those with intellectual disabilities," she said.
Yang's connection with Special Olympics began in 2006 when the city of Shanghai was preparing to host the 12th Special Olympics World Summer Games. "I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Mrs. Shriver and I was so touched by her genuine smile when I saw her with the Special Olympics athletes; it was very heartwarming," said Yang. "I also hosted a forum for families from around the world where they shared their extraordinary stories of love, and the courage that these kids have as they are out there competing - and winning. My emotional connection with Special Olympics started then."
Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics, extended his warm congratulations and welcome to Yang Lan's appointment. "There is no one I would feel more proud to entrust with this important task. As a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics, we believe you can lead us in the 21st century, a century filled with expectations and opportunities, hope and potential. Yang Lan, we welcome you to this great Movement and look forward to working closely with you, and your foundation, to promote inclusion, joy and acceptance in China and around the world."
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I found this thread among SoundExpert referals and was a bit surprised with almost complete misunderstanding of SE testing methodology and particularly how diff signal is used in SE audio quality metrics. Discussion on the topic from 2006 actually seems more meaningful. So I decided to post here some SE basics for reference purposes. I will use a thought experiment which is close to reality though.
Suppose we have two sound signals the main and the side one. They could be for example a short piano passage and some noise. We can prepare several mixes of them in different proportions:
After normalization all mixes have equal levels and we can evaluate perceptibility of the side signal in the mixes. Here at SE we found that this perceptibility is a monotonous function of side signal level and looks like this: Figure: Side signal perception (1) In other words, there is a relationship between objectively measured level of side signal and its subjectively estimated perceptibility in the mix. And what is more: (a) this relationship is well described by 2-nd order curve (assuming levels are in dB) (2) These side stimulus perceptibility curves are the core of SE rating mechanism. Each device under test has its own curve plotted on basis of SE online listening tests. (3) Side signals are difference signals of devices being tested. Levels of side signals are expressed in dB of Difference level parameter which is exactly equal to RMS level of side signal in our case. (4) Subjective grades of perceptibility are anchor points of 5-grade impairment scale. (5) Audio metrics beyond threshold of audibility is determined by extrapolation of that 2-nd order curves. Virtual grades in extrapolated area could be considered as objective quality parameters regarding human auditory peculiarities. So, yes, difference signal is used in SE testing. We take into account both its level and how human auditory system perceives it together with reference signal. Some difference signals having fairly high levels still remain almost imperceptible against the background of reference signal and vice versa; perceptibility curves reflect this. This is the concept. Many parts of it still need thorough verification in carefully designed listening tests, which are beyond SE possibilities. All we can do is to analyze collected grades returned by SE visitors. This will be done for sure and yet this can't be a replacement of properly organized listening tests. SE testing methodology is new and questionable, but all assumptions look reasonable and SE ratings promising, at least to me. Time will show. -------------------- keeping audio clear together - soundexpert.org
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Just to be clear - I am not necessarily questioning your goals here.
The problem I see is that when you extrapolate to infinity a curve that attempts to quantify human perception, you are also implicitly implying that human perception itself extends infinitely. You are redefining "imperceptible" to mean "less perceptible". You need the curve (and math) to match the realities of human perception, or else any conclusions you attempt to draw from the extrapolations are essentially meaningless. What's the point of trying to create an objective measure that only applies to a hypothetical world? I repeat my original assertion - the curve should be a flat line when it reaches the point labeled "imperceptible". |
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If you want to build human-hearing-oriented audio metrics for the area beyond perception point (p-point) you will presently need some psychometric relationship in that area, which is impossible by definition you can't research perception beyond p-point (*). So any relationship in that area will be artificial or hypothetical. The task is to find such hypothetical relationship that will serve the purpose best. In SE metrics it is extrapolation of real psychometric curve. In other words, dashed line is what we actually need for our metrics and the only purpose of the real part of this curve is to be a basis for plotting that dashed line.
So, extrapolating the curve I imply that beyond p-point the relationship revealed by real part of the curve holds. You can't prove or disprove this assumption directly because of (*), but this can be done indirectly by comparing SE quality ratings with results of traditional listening tests on audio material with very small impairments. -------------------- keeping audio clear together - soundexpert.org
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[1][2] The disorder is generally characterized by vision and hearing abnormalities, childhood obesity, diabetes mellitus, heart disease and slowly progressive kidney dysfunction which can lead to kidney failure.[2] Many of the signs and symptoms of this condition begin in infancy or early childhood, although some appear later in life. Alström syndrome is caused by mutations in the ALMS1 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.[1] While there is no specific therapy for this condition, early diagnosis and intervention can moderate the progression and improve the longevity and quality of life for patients with the disease.[3]
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Cordarrelle Patterson always wanted to play for the panthers
Posted 22 February 2013 - 05:48 PM
Posted 22 February 2013 - 05:53 PM
Cam just keeps getting better and better. The way he played in the 2nd half of the season was pretty amazing. The streak of consecutive passes without an INT was fantastic, etc.
Assuming Cam continues to play at such a high level, and our Defense led by Luke continues to play at a high level, we are probably not going to be seeing anymore top 10 draft picks.
Thus, drafting Patterson may be our best chance of getting Cam a very good #1 WR to grow with. I hope we can make it happen.
Posted 22 February 2013 - 05:53 PM
Posted 22 February 2013 - 05:55 PM
Posted 22 February 2013 - 05:58 PM
Aside from Miami... what other teams ahead of us would probably take Patterson? Jets?
I think the Jets are the most likely out of anyone to try and take him.
It's possible that someone like the Browns (now that there is going to be a vertical passing game), the Lions (who just let Titus Young go, and will be looking for a young receiver to complement Megatron), and maybe the Titans if they can't find another WR.
Posted 22 February 2013 - 05:59 PM
Aside from Miami... what other teams ahead of us would probably take Patterson? Jets?
I would say the Bills.
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:01 PM
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:02 PM
Someone could trade up or the Jets or the BIlls... here's all the team ahead of usAside from Miami... what other teams ahead of us would probably take Patterson? Jets?
1. Chiefs
2. Jaguars
3. Raiders
4. Eagles
5. Lions
6. Browns
7. Cardinals
8. Bills
9. Jets
10. Titans
11. Chargers
12. Dolphins
13. Buccaneers
The Rams, Seahawks, and Vikings could use another WR so they could trade up
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:06 PM
Going to have to let go of this possibility and settle for someone else in the first.
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:16 PM
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:22 PM
butt hurt lol. i'm laughing at you literally finding anything negative you can to spin against this kid. it's hilarious to me.Jesus christ I can't say nothing about the kid without you being butt hurt about it.
Julio cut off his locks for that reason is all I was trying to say.
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:25 PM
as much as i am on the pattersonwagon, i wouldn't trade up for him or anyone in this draft.Honestly for a while I was an advocate of drafting almost every other need besides WR early. I even made a lengthy thread highlighting why I believed the Panthers wouldn't select a receiver in the first two rounds.
However, Patterson possesses all the natural talent you can't teach. He has an elusiveness and vision in the open field that reminds me of Chris Johnson. He hits the hole on kick and punt returns at full speed and is a threat to go the distance every time the ball is in his hands. He makes the first tackler miss almost every time and often the second pursuer just ends up looking silly trying to bring him down. He brings the ability to run out of the backfield and add even more wrinkles to account for and a defense cannot possibly ignore him.
He is raw from a receiving standpoint. His routes are pretty sloppy and he lets the ball get into his body too often when catching. However, these things can all be coached up and improved upon fairly quickly. I trust Ricky Proehl to develop Cordarrelle and watching 89 for a year or two would be beneficial for his development.
Patterson's upside is through the roof. At this stage in his career we need to begin to build around Cam Newton because the offense and this team's success goes as Cam does. I do not think he will go top 10...if he makes it by Miami I believe we will pull the trigger assuming he tears up the combine as I suspect he will.
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:27 PM
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:28 PM
not if we trade up and include beason or williams.
then we convert thomas davis to a DE and his overall rating goes up to a 90.
then we turn off the salary cap and sign jerious byrd.
hell yeah
Come back to this thread when you wake up from fantasty land bro that won't be happening. We can't afford to trade up cause that will most likely cost us our second which we need. Unless Patterson falls to 14 by some divine miracle we won't be getting him
Posted 22 February 2013 - 06:32 PM
agreed. if we don't take him we still have plenty of options, even at WR in the second round. I'm really cool with the idea of just about anything, tbh.The Panthers won't/can't go wrong in this draft. If Patterson is there Panthers should take him! He is a beast! But if not then a DT will do or OL will as well whether it be a OG or OT. Heck I'd be okay with Safety Kenny Vaccaro. But like I said if Patterson is there we have to take him!


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Special Knots, and Advanced Knots, for Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.
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Carrick Bend
See The Ashley Book of Knots # 1439, p. 263.Grog notes: "The Carrick Bend joins two ropes together. It used to be widely used to join large hawsers." The Carrick Bend is also known as the Double Carrick Bend.
The Carrick bend is a knot used for joining two lines. It is particularly appropriate for very heavy rope or cable that is too large and stiff to easily be formed into other common bends. It will not jam even after carrying a significant load or being soaked with water. The Carrick bend's aesthetically pleasing interwoven and symmetrical shape has also made it popular for decorative purposes.
The Double Carrick Bend is one of the Forty knots.
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Chain Sinnet
See The Ashley Book of Knots # 2868, p. 472. Grog notes: "The Chain Sinnet is tied by many of us as children. It turns a piece of string into a pleasing chain. And, when pulled, all of the knots vanish as if by magic. It is found on dress uniforms; it can be used to shorten, and add bulk to, the end of a light pull; and it is also used by climbers as a means of preventing a rope getting tangled, e.g., when being washed."
- Instructions
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Chain Sinnet - Wonder How To Video: Chain Knot Knots Playlist - Wonder How To Video: Chain Shortenings - Wonder How To Video: Chain Sinnet, Chain Stitch, Or Monkey Braid - Chain Sennit ANimated
Cow Hitch
Template:(ABOK Grog notes: "The Girth Hitch is much more familiar than many of us recognize: it is the same knot we use to link a pair of elastic bands. It is known by many names including: strap hitch, cow hitch, lark's head (and lark's foot), and lanyard hitch."
The Cow Hitch is also known as the Strap Hitch, Cow Hitch, Lanyard Hitch, Lark's Head, or Girth Hitch. The Cow Hitch is one of the least secure of the hitches.
The Cow Hitch hitches a rope to a metal ring, pole, or another rope. It is also used in Horsemanship for typing a leather strap to a ring or hitching post. In Small-Boat Sailing, the Cow Hitch is used to secure a lanyard to a shroud or jib sheet to a clew, etc.
- Instructions
The Cow Hitch is like Two half-hitches with the second hitch reversed.
Pass the end of the rope around a ring, post, pole, tree, etc. Bring the end over and under the body of the rope (known as the standing part),then back through the loop thus formed. That makes a half hitch. Take the end around the standing part a second time and tie another half hitch but with the two half hitches facing each other. Pull it snug.
The Cow Hitch (Lark's Head) is one of the Forty knots.
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Girth Hitch - Wonder How To Video: Girth Hitch Knot - Wonder How To Video: Girth Hitch/Larks Foot - Wonder How To Video: Lanyard Knot - Wonder How To Video: Lanyard Loop Knots - Wonder How To Video: Larks Head Knots - Grog's Animated Knots: Girth Hitch - Video: Larkshead - Video: Cow Hitch
Double Sheet Bend
- Also see: Sheet Bend.
The Double Sheet bend is like a Sheet Bend with an extra wrap. The double sheet bend is stronger than a Square Knot or even a Sheet Bend. It is a good choice for tying two ropes together in wet conditions or with a moving load.
- Instructions
Make a loop in one end. The rabbit goes out of the hole, around the tree and back under his path and then back under his path once more.
The Double Sheet Bend is one of the Forty knots.
- Lesson Videos
- Video: Double Sheet Bend - Video: Double Sheet Bend Knots - Wonder How To Video: Sheet Bend Knot & Double Sheet Bend Knot - Wonder How To Video: Double Sheet Bend Knot - Wonder How To Video: Double Sheet Bend Knot
Sheep Shank
The Sheep Shank (or sheepshank) is used to shorten a rope that is fastened at both ends.
- Instructions
Make an underhand loop and slide it over the blight. Do the same to the other end and pull tight. The sheepshank is a temporary knot but can be made more permanent by adding a second half hitch to each end.
The Sheep Shank is one of the Forty knots.
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Sheepshank - Wonder How To Video: Sheep Shank Knot - Wonder How To Video: Boy Scout Sheep Shank Knot - Video: Sheep Shank Knots
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No love for 4870 it seems.
Phoronix: AMD Radeon R600g Gallium3D: Mesa 8.0.4 vs. 8.1 Git
With Mesa 8.1 set to be released next month, here are some benchmarks comparing the Git performance of Mesa 8.0.4 to Mesa 8.1-devel for several generations of Radeon graphics cards. In this article the R600g Gallium3D driver is being put under the microscope while other articles in the coming days will look at the Intel i965 DRI driver, ATI R300g Gallium3D for the older Radeon GPUs, and the Nouveau Gallium3D driver.
No love for 4870 it seems.
I've thought the test suite supported bisecting to identify performance regressions?
Right, what about the mesa regression-spotter rig you talked about?
Intel: GMA45, HD3000 (Core i5 2500K)
i wonder whether there is any news on the APU graphics driver side.
it's been some time, hasnt it?
Besides, i wonder if the results would differ on a bulldozer system. maybe compiled with bdver..
(im considering to buy one so i wouldnt want something "fixed" for intel when it would possibly slow down AMD)
+1 for a Llano re-test, making sure the clocks are up
Hope some of these issues get fixed before release (typing from a machine with a Radeon HD 4670).
you can bisect them too.. manually it's not that difficult. (now fixing the cause on the other hand)
I haven't been able to find any pts bisect docs.. and it doesn't appear as a module for me...
Interesting to see how some thing go through the roof performance wise but same card/chip with a different applications sees quite severe regressions. Well as long as mesa devs notice this and get the latter fixed before release it shall be fine. It is a intermediate development "release" anyway so I wouldn't build a house on it.