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Filipe Fam gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
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Filipe Fam, a 26-year-old lube technician from Mesa, AZ, became the nineteenth contestant eliminated from
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"The guy that walked in here Day 1 was an unhappy guy that was just uncomfortable with life and the Filipe that's leaving here today is a more self-motivated, driven, happier guy that enjoys life and can't wait to go out there and inspire people out there to lose the weight," Filipe said following his elimination.
"I lost 130 pounds in 17 weeks, how can I be sad?" he added. "I'm blessed that I had the opportunity to be here. I'm going to go home and inspire the people I love the most, the Samoan culture. [I'm] just excited about that fact that I get a new happier and healthier life with my family."
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Kristin's elimination had occurred because Ron Morelli, a 54-year-old city councilman and retired food distributor from South Lyon, MI, and his son Mike Morelli, an 18-year-old student, had secretly conspired to force a 2-2 vote tie that resulted in Kristin -- whom Ron and Mike had viewed as a threat to prevent Mike from being able to win the competition -- being eliminated since she had lost the least weight at the week's weigh-in.
Although Ron had actually been the one to suggest that forcing a 2-2 tie would allow him to keep an earlier promise that he'd never vote for Kristin but still result in Kristin going home, he claimed to be unaware and surprised that Mike had decided to force a tie by joining Tara in voting for Kristen's elimination.
However at least one of Ron's fellow competitors was skeptical of his claims.
"I already know what everybody is planning, I'm not stupid," Filipe told the cameras afterwards. "I just like to play dumb... 'Oh, Filipe doesn't know' -- I know. Mike's best scenario to win the game is to have Tara and Helen by his side at the finale because he can easily, easily win because he [still] has the [additional] weight to lose."
Once back in their room, Ron and Mike privately celebrated Kristin's elimination.
"How do you think that went? You just made the finale buddy," Ron told his son. "As much as I wanted to see Kristin here, it worked to our advantage today to have her gone. You know I was never going to write her name down ever."
"Ever single thing that we've both need to happen has happened to get me to the finale," Mike told the cameras afterwards. "And so far, my dad has played this game masterfully. He's playing chess [while] everyone else is playing checkers."
The next day, trainer Bob Harper was also immediately doubtful of Ron's claims when he met with Ron and Filipe and learned about Kristin's elimination.
"I really do find it hard to believe that you didn't have a hand in this because I know that you and Mikey have always been in synch with one another and now we're at the end," Bob told Ron.
"I know you want your son to win this game, I know you do, you've said that to me, you have not held that back at all and that's why I've respected you throughout this whole process," he added.
However Ron stuck to his lie and denied Bob's allegations.
"I did not have a hand in this," Ron told Bob.
"You didn't pull Mikey aside and told him to vote for Kristin?" Bob asked directly.
"No," Ron responded. "His exact words were 'This is a selfish move on my part, you're my biggest competition, I love you to death but' and that [was] his thinking. And he's my son so I'm going to stand behind his decision."
Afterward, Bob made it clear that he hadn't believed Ron's claims.
"I get what Ron is doing -- Ron wants his son to win. But when Ron was being dishonest with me, or Ron wasn't telling me 'the entire truth,' it just really bummed me out," Bob told the cameras. "I'm like 'I've gone through way too much with Ron for him to start being dishonest with me at this point.'"
After meeting with
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"At the end of this week you are each going home," Allison said.
Following their meeting with Allison, the contestants discovered how drastically their bodies had changed by trying on their "goal outfits" and then met with
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Later, the contestants met Allison for their next challenge at a local sand and rock quarry. Once there, they learned the challenge would require them to race over 16 sand hills -- one for each week they'd been in the competition -- while also individually dragging the amount of weight they'd each lost since the competition began with them. Once at the top of each week's hill, they'd be able to remove same amount of weight they'd lost that week, reducing the amount of weight they'd have to carry for the rest of the challenge.
The winner of the challenge would get to decide whether they want to receive a one-pound advantage at the upcoming weigh-in or a $10,000 cash prize while the second-place finisher would automatically receive whichever prize the winner didn't select.
Although Tara and Mike were neck-and-neck through the Week 9 hill, Tara ended up winning the challenge handily, with Mike following in second place.
Filipe finished third and Helen followed next in fourth place. Ron finished in last place by a wide margin and was only on the Week 6 hill when Mike decided to return to the course and help he father finish. Filipe also later joined Mike and helped Ron finish.
"I'm good with either," Mike said after Allison noted he would be receiving whichever prize Tara didn't pick.
Later, the contestants finally got a chance to turn the tables on their trainers when they learned it was time for the season's "Train the Trainer" session in which the contestants would be leading the trainers through a workout.
All the contestants seemed to enjoy the session, which featured Filipe and Ron "training" Bob and Tara, Helen and Mike "training" Bob.
"How do you like me now?" Tara joked to the cameras afterwards.
"Seventeen weeks of kicking my butt and I finally get time to kick yours -- I'm definitely going to take advantage of it," Filipe told Bob with a smile.
"Ron and Filipe wiped the floor with me," Bob said afterwards. "They wiped the floor with me."
After participating in their own final last chance workouts, the contestants then met Allison for the week's weigh-in and Tara announced she had decided to keep take the one-pound advantage, giving Mike the $10,000 prize.
"Congratulations Mikey, you're $10,000 richer -- have fun with that," Tara told Mike.
"Thanks," Mike responded.
"That's the smartest decision," Mike told the cameras afterwards. "We're in Week 17. You don't want to give one pound to somebody and you want to make sure that you're absolutely safe. I may have rather had the pound but I can't complain, I get ten grand for coming in second place -- that's a year's worth of college basically."
Ron then weighed-in first. He lost 9 pounds, giving him a total loss of 141 pounds since arriving at the ranch and a Week 17 weight-loss percentage of 3.02%.
Filipe weighed-in next and discovered he'd lost 10 pounds, giving him a total loss of 130 pounds and a weekly weight-loss percentage of 4.10%.
Helen was the third contestant to weigh-in. She lost 7 pounds, giving her a total loss of 103 pounds and a Week 17 weight-loss percentage of 4.35%.
Mike followed next and learned he'd lost 11 pounds, giving him a total loss of 164 pounds and a weekly weight-loss percentage of 4.68%.
Tara was the last contestant to weigh-in. She lost 8 pounds, giving her a total loss of 125 pounds - -the most any female contestant has ever lost on
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Due to her additional one-pound advantage, Tara's Week 17 weight-loss percentage was calculated to be 5.08% -- which left her in first place on the week's weigh-in rankings and put Filipe and Ron below the yellow line and up for elimination.
After the weigh-in, the contestants met to discuss the upcoming elimination vote and Ron and Filipe each campaigned to be allowed to continue to the finale, with Ron saying that he'd be much less of a threat than Filipe in the finale and Filipe stating that the fact that he was the biggest threat was exactly why the other contestants should keep him.
"I'm certainly not the threat everybody else is here," Ron said. "You guys all know you're going to beat me. All three of you will beat me -- Filipe would beat me. You guys beat me every week."
"Do you want to take the easy route or the hard route?" Filipe said. "In order to be the best I feel you should beat the best."
With Mike having already having made it clear he was voting to keep his father, Helen and Tara asked for some time to discuss the situation privately.
"They both voted me off so to me, at this moment, I have no loyalties towards either one of them," Helen told Tara. "I'm looking at it completely as a game. At this point we all need to play for ourselves, because they both wouldn't hesitate -- and haven't in the past -- to take me out."
"It's up to us, just our votes," Tara replied. "Michael's vote doesn't count [for enough by itself so] it's coming down to me and you. Me and you decide the Final 4."
"Yeah, I'd like to just sit with that power for a minute," Helen joked.
When it came time for the elimination vote, Helen suck to her earlier statement and decided to "play for herself," resulting in Filipe's ouster.
"I just think that at this point in the game, I needed to play for myself and it's the first time that I'm actually thinking about what is good for Helen," she said as she revealed her vote. "The decision that I made was to eliminate Filipe. I just feel that Filipe is the bigger threat to me."
After Filipe was eliminated, Alison surprised the four remaining contestants by announcing that although they would be leaving the ranch and returning home, there would be one more weigh-in before the finale.
"All of you are going home for 30 days and then you will come back and face the scale one more time," Alison explained. "Good luck, see you in 30 days."
In the post-show update, it was revealed that although he had initially hit a plateau after leaving the ranch, Filipe has lost 13 additional pounds since returning home and has begun conducting free weekly workouts in his community.
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Parents are starting to question why this foreign born B+ list mostly movie actor spends so much time with their kids. At first they thought it was nice. Now they are wondering if something sinister is going on.
Christian Bale is higher than B+, right? Because I would cry if I found out there was something shady about all the sick kids he visits in hospitals.
ReplyCancelMaybe the actor is shooting blanks and wants to give back to kids who idolize the actor?
ReplyCancelSorry Enty i'm not getting my pitchfork & torch for this witch hunt. 1st blind i've never answered.
ReplyCancelCB is A list. He has an oscar and he's Batman! So I highly doubt its him. Plus I doubt he has ever done TV (blind says mostly movies)
ReplyCancelPhew! It's just that he's the first foreign-born actor who spends time with kids that came to mind. I'm so glad this can't be him!
ReplyCancelGross. this is just like Michael Jackson. he was either stuck in a childhood state or a pedo.
you can't throw out accusations like that if they have no merit.
If this is true, report it to Children's Services. If it's not true – it's kind of disgusting to put this idea in anyone's head about an innocent party.
ReplyCancelTotally agree. Once that suspicion is out there, even if it's proven false can still taint a persons name forever.
ReplyCancelThe word "sinister" could be a very obvious clue. A movie by that name has just been released in theaters.
ReplyCanceli always think its weird when celebs go to hospitals to visit people. if you are sick enough to be in a hospital, you don't want to entertain anyone. kids don't usually know who celebs even are. remember after the movie theater shooting in colorado, when athletes and such were visiting the vicitms? weird.
it would bother me if i thought the celeb was visitng because they were getting press. if they are children in a hospital situation its unlikely that they would ever be out of camera range much less alone. but getting press off a sick child is disturbing on its own.
ReplyCancelRussell Brand. There were pictures of him in the DM with two young boys at a basketball game. However, if parents think their kids are being harmed then report it to the police so a proper investigation can be done, instead of just dragging someone's name through the mud. Once an accusation like that is made, true or not, people will always wonder.
ReplyCancelMy detective skills are going to have to go into over time for this one! This is not something you want people saying about you!
I guess there is such a thing as bad publicity!!!
ReplyCancelStuck there with clear and obvious signs of Peter Pan syndrome… Yes, it is real and very sad….
ReplyCancelI really hope beyond hope that this isn't referring to Ryan Gosling and how he enjoys doing children related charity work.
His band also does a lot of work with children's choirs and incorporates them into all of their songs.
I feel sick now.
ReplyCancelAlso, what is going on to make the situation "sinister"?
Obviously something weird is happening if the parents are becoming suspicious.
"If this is true, report it to Children's Services. If it's not true – it's kind of disgusting to put this idea in anyone's head about an innocent party"
The blind makes no mention of kids in hospitals or anything like that. I read that this person is spending time with another family' children and they suspect something sinister is going down.
I have no guess.
Russell Brand isn't a "mostly" movie actor. He's more well known as a comedian/presenter.
ReplyCancelLot's of athlete's come in and visit with kids in a hospital setting without press- the kids enjoy the distraction and some of them are parents who really care. I'd imagine it's much the same with actors/actresses.
If someone is taking an excessive liking or interest to a child that's usually a big WARNING something is up. IF, I repeat! IF! This blind has truth to it I sincerely hope these parents take their child to a therapist stat to find out if there's anything to the speculation and then proceed accordingly.
ReplyCancelso now its suspect if you spend time with your children? what a world!
ReplyCancelRussel Brand and shenanigans. It's a big brothers/big sisters thing. Way to half-ass a blind.
ReplyCancelReminds me of the time that Enty accused Fred Astaire of being a child molester, on absolutely no evidence.
ReplyCancelThis is because Russell Brand took a couple of kids to the Lakers game last night. Russell Brand, known hetero horn dog, taking boys courtside to a Laker game. Yes, obviously a reason for concern.
/eye roll
Must be a slow day for blinds if this makes the cut.
ReplyCancelI honestly read this as a (foreign born) friend of the parents who is spending a lot of time with the parents' kids. I didn't get the whole hospital/kid vibe from this blind at all.
ReplyCancelI think I can say that Russell Brand has already made it VERY CLEAR what he likes sexually, and it's not children.
ReplyCancelOk, it sucks to throw names out there as a possble pedo. I'm boycotting this thread….after this post…and that's all 😉
ReplyCancelI'm just glad finally there are some parents appearing on this site who appear to be protecting their kids instead of pimping them out.
ReplyCancelI hope I am misunderstanding this blind. Basically this star visits and spends time with ailing children and the parents are now concerned he might be molesting them?!?
If I had even a stray thought something like that was going on and this was my kid? …… It just seems strange is all.
Enty – if you have information about this GO TO THE POLICE. Quit posting about child molestation.
ReplyCancelSoooooo, this celeb is purportedly molesting the kids in the hospital. Hmmm… sounds like bologna.
ReplyCancelI don't like this blind. We're just speculating on a speculation. Is that English? It's not fair to name someone when the parents don't even know of its true.
ReplyCancelJust wanted to write that it is these comments that make it really difficult for childless people. My husband & I are very lucky. We couldn't have children & our friends being generous with their children & letting us spend time with them gives us an outlet for our maternal & paternal feelings that we would never get to use otherwise. It has made our infertility bearable. I hate how anyone who loves children (not in a sick way) is automatically labelled as a deviant. Yes, children should absolutely be protected. I am the first to say lock up paedophiles & throw away the key. Just don't be so quick to label people. I also agree that if you have concerns go to the authorities. However, the best weapon you have to protect your children is open communication, & more often than not, if a child has an adult they trust that isn't one of their parents, they may very well go to them & let them know something is happening. One of my friends children considers me one of his best friends. Hopefully he will come to me if anyone is being iffy around him. Remember the paedophiles often threaten the families, so an outside person may be just what the child needs in order to raise the alarm.
ReplyCancel@feraltart – hugs. That is a tough situation. Infertility sucks!
ReplyCancelWanted to chime in that this blind is slimey and defend Russell Brand. Those kids at the Lakers game are the sons of his long time friend Mick, who was also there. Russell has taken Mick and his boys to numerous sporting events over the last several years. They were at the Galaxy game this week and the olympics as well. You can find pics going back many years of them at West Ham soccer matches as well.
ReplyCancelI'm not a fan of Russell Brand, but I do have to say that I hate when someone in Hwood does something 'normal' and its turned into something sinister. Just like most of these blinds lately. I sincerely doubt most of the Hwood population are pedophiles, sex addicts, drug addicts to the point of barely able to function, schemers, etc. I'm sure there are some high functioning weirdos (LR, FFS – finally get to use that!) just as there are in real life, but not to the extent these blinds seem to make them out to be. Narcissistic, emotionally manipulative, yes, but pedophiles, etc.? Don't know what to think.


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I'm in the market for a new car and I think I've narrowed it down to these 4 models, all with a do-it-yourself gearbox and navigation. There are a few others, but a Wrangler doesn't quite fit in with these sedans. So far, I've test driven the Acura and the Audi. First impressions: The Acura offers a ton of amenities for the money, and I can get a pretty good deal on it. I particularly like the bluetooth handsfree system, and I'm almost to the point of considering it a must-have option. The interior is very nice. Everything is laid out almost perfectly and the fit and finish looks nearly perfect. The guages/lighting scheme are pleasant to look at as well. The car had plenty of power throuhgout the rev range, and after the VTEC switches at about 4700, its surprisingly quick for what is essentially an Accord. On the downsides, The clutch seems grabby and the shift throws were a bit long. I noticed a tiny bit of torque steer ad the turning radius is much wider than my little VW GTI. The dealer I went to didn't have a 6spd w/ nav in stock, so I didn't get a chance to push all the buttons. The Audi: I liked the all-red guage lighting, and the feature set is more inline with what I'd like than the Acura. The 06's, I'm told, will have a bluetooth handsfree system that will sync with your phone's phonebook, which the Acura won't do. Also, the stereo system has 2 SD card slots so you can play Mp3's. My inner geek really likes these sorts of things The seats were comfortable. The gearbox has shorter throws than the Acura, but I think it may be ever-so-slightly less precise feeling. I didn't test back to back, so I'm not sure. I liked the quattro system, and here in Chicago-land, I'm certain it would be nice to have in the winter. The interior feels a little cheaper than the Acura, or maybe "lower tech." As far as power goes, it's nowhere close to the Acura, and actually seems slower than my GTI, despite having a more powerful version of the same engine. This is probably because its putting to power to all 4 wheels and weighs a bit more. Then again, this may not be a bad thing, as I don't need anymore speeding tickets The nav system is a bit clumsy, but it may just require a learning curve. It could be more user friendly though. Generally, I liked the car, but I'm not sure its worth the extra cost over the TL or G35. I haven't driven the Infiniti or the Caddy yet. Neither has the bluetooth handsfree, which is kind of a negative, especially now that driving while talking on a cell is now a ticketable offense in the city. Both of these cars are RWD, which will be great for more spirited driving, but not-so-good in the winter. Especially the Caddy with its LS6. But then again, it's an LS6!! (cue Tim Taylor-esque grunting) On paper its the best performing of the group, but also the most expensive even with the extended GM-employee discount. It's also the thirstiest most expensive to insure. And now, my questions to y'all out there in GT-land: Does anyone have any experience with any of these rides? If so, are there any nagging little details details that bother you? Little details that you love? What about reliability? User experience in general? And, are there any comparable alternatives I'm missing? Thanks in advance for any input, and Stay Safe!
My adopted dad has a TL, alas it's a slushbox version. I am not a doodads type so all of the electronic gimmicktries mean nothing to me. The Acura is a front driver and that takes a lot of fun out of what could be a great sport sedan. Nonetheless it is a lot of car for the money. The quality and fit & finish are top notch. The Audi leaves me cold. The Infinity is a great car by any standard, but somehow it also leaves me cold. It should be more fun to drive than the TL though. The Caddy, well, I would take it over the rest just because it has lots of oomph on a decently competent chassis. It ain't no BMW chassis, but it's still a good chassis thanks to Opel of Germany.
hmmmm...l. Maybe I should consider an M3..... Chicks dig Beemers ;z My objective is really all weather practicality. I'm hoping to get a 999 for my speed fixes
the acura is most likely the best deal for the money. the g35 has a really good engine the audi is awesome,but gets really expensive to fix the caddy has a big strong v-8. there are a few things i consider when i purchase a car. 1.reliablity 2.value 3.resale value 4.fun to drive check out carreviews.com, sort like glocktalk for cars..... personally i would go w/the acura, i have been driving honda products for ever and they are hard to beat, good luck, lets us know how you do.
Personally: Acura: the FWD ruins it for me. Good car, but WHY FWD, honda? Audi: definately on my list. I love VWs and Audis. Oh I would only get a manual quattro. VW is known for crappy automatics and the quattro fixes the FWD problem. Infiniti: I would get the G35 sport coupe. Basically a restyled (and better looking IMO) 350Z. Cadillac: I am not a GM man and would never own one (Vette Z06 aside).
I definitely agree on the FWD with the Acura. If it was RWD or even AWD, I don't think it would even be a question as to which to get. Right on with G35 coupe v. the 350Z. The only problem is that there isn't a manual w/ nav to be found within 100 miles of here according to infiniti's website. There are a few sedan w/ both, and the little angel on my shoulder says "more practical." But given a choice between a 6-spd coupe or sedan, the coupe wins hands down. Grecco, Thanks for the heads up on carreviews.com. I'll check it out
I'll be a friend and help you out here. Buy your top two. Then you and I can drive them and compare notes. Then, give me the one you like least. I wouldn't want you to have buyers remorse. Hell, use me as a tax write off and claim it's charity.
I own a 2002 A4. I really like this car, I had always owned American cars till I married and wife said try the Audi. I drive 70 miles a day back and forth to work so the ride has to be good. It is...I also live in NH so, I don't think I could go w/o quattro now. I have had only one small problem with the car and it was fixed under warranty. It has over 50,000 miles on it now and I drive the snot out of it. I reccomemnd this car. Other cars we have in the stable, wife drives mini cooper convertible with JCS package and her Colorado 4 door. My other car is a thirty year old 911. I'm not braggin' here just trying to let you know where my thoughts come from. Rick
The CTS-V is in a performance (and price) realm a notch or two above the others. It's the only one I've driven out of the bunch, and I like it very much....the others may be peppy, but the V is an all out beast, and can be made faster with fairly simple modifications. Keep in mind it's upwards of $15K dearer than a TL, and they eat back tires in less than 10,000 miles.
I like G35, because it is RWD (AWD is optional). Caddy would be my second choice. I would stay away from Acura for being FWD and from Audi for having lousy quality.
If your serious about buying a coupe, a good dealer can find one just like you want and do a dealership transfer. My dad got his Maruader that way. They just loaded it up on a truck and drove it here from another state. Goes to show, if you have money, people will move mountains to get it from you. ;f
I personally have great faith in Honda/Acura reliability. The sacrifice is of course "status" (which is meaningless to me) and "sportiness", which means a lot.... For a daily driver, I'd like comfort that I dont have to bother with. I just dont trust the Audi like I would the Japanese offerings, especially out of warranty... That being said, maybe you should try an A6, as that is more inline with the other choices, and the interior and power might be more what you want. You might also want to check out the new Subaru Legacy GT with the 2.5 Turbo motor. Fairly quick, AWD, with a very nice interior, similar pricing to the Acura, just a thought.
i would either choose the TL or G35. it's kinda wierd how the G35 has 298hp but the 350Z is less than that. you will get more for the TL in terms of features but the G35 has much more sporting intentions to it.
+1 But I would add to that anything from Toyota. Honda engineers everything to work in perfect harmony. That's how they get thier reliability. Toyota overbuilds everything and then pull it back to get reliability (notice toyota doesn't win any HP wars, they dial back the power to get the reliability). edited to add: But, man those G35 coupes look FUN!! I had an '86 300ZX non-turbo. I loved driving that car, even if it was falling apart around my ears (stupid mid 80's gadgetry, there is no reason to have my damn car TALK to me). The pure driving essence of that car, sold me on Z cars. If I had the money today I would own one of the 350's. BTW ask rockinAR if you should buy a G35. ;f http://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=397260
I'd definetly take the V out of the choices, the G35 would be a 2nd, and wouldnt even consider the other two, provided price wasnt a deciding factor that is. The V has great styling and quality, and who can argue with an all aluminum 400 HP Gen3 backed by a T56 ?
by the way in that price range i would also say the Lexus IS350 is a good choice too. It has more hp then the G35 but the only damn thing is that the 350 only comes with a six speed auto. the 250 can be combined with a six speed standard.
When are the new IS's supposed to hit the showrooms? I've heard rumors that the IS250 will have a AWD option. Plus it will have the bluetooth and a decent audio system. Throw in a 6-spd and Lexus reliability, and I think we may have a winner.


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Angelov, Plamen and Yager, Ronald (2012) A new type of simplified fuzzy rule-based systems. International Journal of General Systems, 41 (2). pp. 163-185. ISSN 0308-1079
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Over the last quarter of a century, two types of fuzzy rule-based (FRB) systems dominated, namely Mamdani and Takagi–Sugeno type. They use the same type of scalar fuzzy sets defined per input variable in their antecedent part which are aggregated at the inference stage by t-norms or co-norms representing logical AND/OR operations. In this paper, we propose a significantly simplified alternative to define the antecedent part of FRB systems by data Clouds and density distribution. This new type of FRB systems goes further in the conceptual and computational simplification while preserving the best features (flexibility, modularity, and human intelligibility) of its predecessors. The proposed concept offers alternative non-parametric form of the rules antecedents, which fully reflects the real data distribution and does not require any explicit aggregation operations and scalar membership functions to be imposed. Instead, it derives the fuzzy membership of a particular data sample to a Cloud by the data density distribution of the data associated with that Cloud. Contrast this to the clustering which is parametric data space decomposition/partitioning where the fuzzy membership to a cluster is measured by the distance to the cluster centre/prototype ignoring all the data that form that cluster or approximating their distribution. The proposed new approach takes into account fully and exactly the spatial distribution and similarity of all the real data by proposing an innovative and much simplified form of the antecedent part. In this paper, we provide several numerical examples aiming to illustrate the concept.
Item Type: | Article |
Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of General Systems |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | fuzzy rule-based systems ; Mamdani and Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy systems ; recursive least square estimation ; data density and distribution ; clustering |
Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science |
Departments: | Faculty of Science and Technology > School of Computing & Communications |
ID Code: | 52175 |
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Deposited On: | 21 Dec 2011 08:55 |
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Optional extras: Nitrox fills, alcoholic drinks, dive insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.
How to get there: Colona VI departs in the evening from Chalong Pier in Phuket. There is a transfer service from the airport and all hotels in Phuket to and from the boat. For more information see our Thailand travel information section.
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Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): Add 90% to the published price.
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Sylvia's been acting mysterious over the last month, beginning with a trip to the pawn shop for unspecified reasons. Maybe the two detectives across the street are watching her, and maybe they aren't. Either way, she's been spending a lot of time at home, sometimes reading Craig's sci-fi stories and sometimes watching infomercials.
Danielle has been staying home more as well. After her relapse into her old relationship with Phil, she's been reconsidering how her life's been going. She spent some time with her friend Lisa (who knows a thing or two about how to let someone down easy) but otherwise has been spending some time on her own.
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The Sol Emeralds (ソルエメラルド Soru Emerarudo?) are objects that appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. They are a set of seven emeralds of great power from Blaze's world and the inter-dimensional counterparts to the Chaos Emeralds. The are protected by their appointed guardian, Blaze the Cat.
Known as the greatest treasure of their world, the Sol Emeralds are sought by heroes and villains alike due to their immense power. They share a similar role with the Chaos Emeralds in the modern games, serving as necessary plot devices in order for the game's story to progress. As opposed to the brilliant cut Chaos Emeralds, they are emerald cut gems.
Powers and traits
The Sol Emeralds share many similar traits with the Chaos Emeralds. Each Sol Emerald possesses unlimited amounts of great power similar to that of chaos energy that can be harnessed to empower machinery and creatures alike, and even allow travel through time and space,[1][2] much like Chaos Control. Also, if a person harnesses the power of all seven Sol Emeralds, they can be used to achieve a transformation nearly identical to a super transformation (Burning Blaze in Blaze's case). Their powers and theme appear to revolve around fire.
Like the Chaos Emeralds, the Sol Emeralds have the ability to convert thoughts into power, although it is unknown to what extent. This allowed Blaze to restore the Emeralds' power after they were drained by Dr. Eggman and Eggman Nega. Also, just like the Chaos Emeralds, if the Sol Emeralds are drained of their power, they will become powerless and look like normal stones.
It is also interesting to note that they possess magnetic properties, another trait they share with the Chaos Emeralds; both Dr. Eggman and Eggman Nega quote that the Chaos and Sol Emeralds are connected like the north and south pole of a magnet and can therefore attract and repel each other, and can react in each other's presence, and, if in the wrong hands, their power could destroy the world.
The Sol Emeralds share a deep and important connection to Blaze's world and can seemingly draw her world to them, should the emeralds leave their world.
Game appearances
Sonic Rush
In Sonic Rush, the Sol Emeralds are not collected from Special Stages like the Chaos Emeralds, but are collected after each boss fight where Blaze grabs one from Dr. Eggman. In the story they were under the protection of Blaze the Cat for an unknown amount of time, until Dr. Eggman came to Blaze's world and stole them. Blaze, however, follows Dr. Eggman into Sonic's world and with the help of Cream the Rabbit, she retrieves them one-by-one from Dr. Eggman. In the Final Story of Sonic Rush, Blaze is assaulted by Dr. Eggman and Eggman Nega in their Egg Salamander and they drain the Sol Emeralds of their power. As Sonic comes to her rescue and the Eggmen leave, Blaze is left discouraged due to the Sol Emeralds' powerless state, but thanks to the encouragement from Sonic and his friends, Blaze re-energizes them and uses their power for the first time to become Burning Blaze. She then joins up with Super Sonic and defeats the Egg Salamander, and then returns to her world with the Sol Emeralds.
Sonic Rush Adventure
The Sol Emeralds return in the sequel Sonic Rush Adventure. Like the Chaos Emeralds, the Sol Emeralds have to be collected for the story to progress, but unlike the Chaos Emeralds which are gained from a race with Johnny, the player gets a Sol Emerald after clearing a specific Mission. These Missions can be obtained from Gardon, but to obtain them all, the player must have unlocked and beaten Hidden Islands 6, 8 and 12. They do not play a role in the story, until near the end of the story where Blaze uses them to become Burning Blaze, while Sonic uses the Chaos Emeralds to become Super Sonic, in order to combat the Egg Wizard. Tails then uses the power from both sets of Emeralds to create a vessel that can bring both him and Sonic back to their own world.
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Archie Comics
"Sol" translates to "sun" in a variety of languages, like the Latin root word "sol", and is the origin of the word "solar." This means that the Sol Emeralds translate to "solar emeralds."
- The Sol Emeralds seem to be the reason that Blaze has appeared in Sonic's world on several occasions other than in the Sonic Rush series. In her Japanese profile on Sonic Channel, it is mentioned that she can manipulate the Sol Emeralds to travel through time and space into Sonic's world, and in her 2006 Sonic the Hedgehog profile it is mentioned that she is the guardian of the Sol Emeralds and a princess of her own dimension, creating a direct link between the Sol Emeralds and her otherwise unexplained appearance in Silver's time. In the DS version of Sonic Colors, Blaze also appeared at Sweet Mountain due to the actions of the Sol Emeralds, and in the Adventure Mode of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games it is mentioned that Blaze used the Sol Emeralds to travel to Sonic's world to participate in the games.
- In Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), there are items called Custom Gems that strongly resemble the Sol Emeralds. Each one gives Sonic a new ability.
- The Sol Emeralds are the same colors as the Chaos Emeralds.
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- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Level/area: Southern Island. "Blaze the Cat: Sonic, you mentioned before that the Sol Emeralds' power allows dimensional travel. Perhaps you'd be able to use the Chaos Emeralds to get to your world. "


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I recently came upon an adorable beer-cozy knitting pattern that I had to try. Unfortunately, it calls for double-pointed needles, with which I'm completely unfamiliar. I found myself casting on stitches and squinting, and rewinding a YouTube tutorial.
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Brent Stone, a freshman from Seminole, and Jeffrey Cawthon, a junior from Ada, have been named the latest recipients of Chesapeake Cartography Scholarships at East Central University.
Dr. Gregory Plumb, professor and chair of ECU's Department of Cartography and Geography, said the students received $500 awards. They join eight other ECU majors as Chesapeake Scholars.
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Dr. Joshua Grasso, assistant professor of English and languages at East Central University, recently presented a lecture at the Tulsa Central Library as part of its award-winning Novel Talk series.
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Stephanie Canada, an instructor of education and kinesiology at East Central University, has been selected by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to serve on a committee to make sure the board's Physical Education Standards reflects the best practices and latest research in the field.
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Prep the pumpkin: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the stem and cut the pumpkin into quarters with a serrated knife. Scrape the seeds and pulp into a strainer; set aside.
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Puree and strain: Scoop the pumpkin flesh into a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl to drain the excess liquid, about 1 hour.
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The last one. The very last one:
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Congratulations on the new family member. Cheeers!
My daughter-in-law is expecting any time now and this will be my 2nd grandchind, a boy. The first GC is almost three.
Four of those Buck knives in your great pics are in my home as I type! I should have gotten more, but with 425 knife vendors I needed to look at others. Next year the Buck table will be the first one that I visit. BTY, that Buck 184 when I picked it up looked like it would hurt me more than the enemy. Great pics...thanks for sharing.
The pics were after me as it looks like one Buck 183 Nano Crosslock was still there. I got the second to last one.
Buck 183 Nano, Alpha Crosslock PBS, Anodized Aluminum, 3" Blade, 4oz, 420HC, 4/14/2012, Idaho, USA, Handle Material: Anodized aluminum, Gun Metal Grey.
It has a rough testure on the blade by design (a concept blade I think).
Warrior, will we see the pictures on Sunday?
AW, the Crosslock would have been my second purchase, after the mirror 112, but a more swift buyer grabbed it while I was standing there talking. I would love to see your Crosslock.
The Buck table and Joe Houser were my first target on my list. I had the map of the hall layout with marked tables numbered in order of priority. I deviated quite a bit and only got one complete pass and a little tiny bit of re-visits. This took all day. I would enjoy Friday, Saturday and Sunday sometime. One of these days when making money isn't as important to me as spending it.
I am happy that you were able to stock up on Bucks. Good for you.
BTW, I am kicking myself for not getting at least on of the vintage posters for $10 each (you can see a bit of it there on the third pic of the first post). kick kick
AGW & All, with photobucket questions......
Here is a very old thread from one of our MIA Buck forum members (it's how I learned to do it).
You betcha I do. It is a factory refurbisment. It pulled me right toward it as soon as I spotted the table. Joe Houser spoke about it excitedly and with great pride. Ironwood handle, vintage, red spacers are removed and reused bone hard fiber (Joe described the intimate details of removing and reinstalling these). It is a real show stopper and I wish it was in my collection.
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