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The event will also feature a blend of congresses, forums, and business matching meetings. The release urges potential attendees to share their ideas and learn from others with a professional audience of more than 20,000 people, learn new languages, understand new cultures, and develop new traditions.
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CHIRPED PROBE PULSE FEMTOSECOND COHERENT ANTI- STOKES RAMAN SCATTERING FOR TURBULENT COMBUSTION DIAGNOSTICS 69 th International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy June 16, 2014 Claresta Dennis and Robert Lucht Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
INTRODUCTION TURBULENT COMBUSTION DIAGNOSTICS Non-intrusive laser based spectroscopy methods are ideal N. Oshima, T. Tominaga, K. Saito, Proc. Symposium on Power Ener. Engr., 2008; 6. Mitsubishi 1700 Class Gas Turbine John Zink Ultra Low Emission Burner John Zink Hamworthy Combustion http://www.johnzink.com/applications/ethyle ne-applications/
EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEM Ti:Sapphire Laser Output 10.2 W average power 60 fs duration laser pulses 800 nm center wavelength ~400 cm -1 bandwidth
CALIBRATION FLAME Hencken burner – stable, uniform, near-adiabatic H 2 /air flame 25 mm square fine honeycomb structure with protruding hypodermic needles Volumetric flow rates of fuel and oxidizer controlled to produced specific flame temperatures http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mswool/facilities.htm Frequency / cm -1
SPECTRAL MODELING Hencken burner spectrum Single Hencken burner spectrum Laser Parameters Genetic Algorithm Based Spectral Fitting Code Laser Parameters Laser Beam Power Spectra Single Shot Genetic Algorithm Based Spectral Fitting Code Single Shot Genetic Algorithm Based Spectral Fitting Code Vibrational N 2 CPP fs-CARS temperature measurements at 5 kHz Hencken burner spectrum Fix flame temperature 2000 shots averaged and background subtracted Temperature, scaling factors floated Hencken burner spectrum Accuracy of temperature measurements is affected by the accuracy of calculated laser parameters and accuracy of the reference flame temperature
PRECISION AND ACCURACY Histograms from 2000 single laser shot measurements in Hencken burner Typical values: precision better than 2% accuracy ~ 3% Precision and accuracy improve increasing temperature
RESULTS JET DIFFUSION FLAME Jet nozzle exit diameter = 5 mm Co-flow exit diameter = 160 mm 9 SLPM (7.7 m/s) of hydrogen 180 SLPM (0.15 m/s) of laboratory shop-air
RESULTS DLR GTMC DUAL SWIRL BURNER Performed PSD analysis to compare with previous thermo-acoustic measurements 25,000 single-laser-shot fs-CARS measurements used Observed power spectrum peaks at 176, 308, 485, 796-805 Hz 308 Hz = frequency of dominant longitudinal thermo-acoustic pulsation 485 Hz = precessing vortex core Agrees with previous studies where PVC frequency occurred at 515 Hz I. Boxx, M. Stöhr, C. Carter, W. Meier, Combust. Flame, 2010; 157, 1510-1525.
CONCLUSIONS Successfully demonstrated CPP fs-CARS in turbulent combustor of practical interest Excellent spatial resolution and improved accuracy/precision over ns-CARS measurements Future work: Improve the technique’s dynamic range by splitting the CARS signal into two detector channels (two spectrometers, two EMCCD cameras)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Dr. Isaac Boxx and Dr. Wolfgang Meier from DLR Sttutgart Devashish Bangar, Dr. Carson Slabaugh, Dr. Aman Satija Funding provided by US Department of Energy, Division of Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences Ultrafast laser system purchased with funding from an AFOSR DURIP grant Naval Air Warfare Center Graduate Research Fellowship
BACKUP *T. Lang and M. Motzkus, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, 2002, 19. First demonstrated by Lang and Motzkus* Allows single laser shot measurements D. R. Richardson, R. P. Lucht, W. D. Kulatilaka, S. Roy, J. R. Gord, Appl. Phys. B, 2011, 104.
BACKUP CHIRPED PROBE PULSE FEMTOSECOND COHERENT ANTI-STOKES RAMAN SCATTERING FOR TURBULENT COMBUSTION DIAGNOSTICS J. R. Gord, T. R. Meyer, S. Roy, Ann. Rev. Anal. Chem. 2008 ; 1. Nanosecond laser-based Raman excitation Femtosecond laser-based Raman excitation Ultrafast lasers are inherently broadband, create stronger Raman coherence in medium Measurements are acquired over timescales faster than molecular collisions occur Solid state laser, excellent spatial mode, no shot-to-shot fluctuations in laser spectrum


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The psychology of the gifted adult
For psychiatrists and psychoanalysts, when an individual presents a difference (whatever it may be) compared to the ordinary mortals (in this case, 2.2% of the population against… the others), there is very often a moral suffering,in any case a risk, even if the giftedness is not seen as a disorder as such.
From childhood, the gifted little one will feel different from others.
He/she understands more, and faster.
This will create two sources of suffering from the outset: he or she does not understand why others understand less, and others will not understand why he or she understands better, learns faster, and not them.
The gifted child will find that others "are stupid", feel superior, but above all different, and will begin to seek the company of older children, and adults. The other children, not gifted, will for some be jealous, of his good grades, of the special attention of the teachers he benefits from, and for others (or the same ones) feel inferior, and lose self-esteem.
This feeling of difference and possible attitudes of rejection on the part of his schoolmates can lead them to isolate themselves or be isolated by others,create a feeling ofabnormality, loneliness,which will lead in some to depressions,psychological disorders (bulimia or anorexia, anxiety, sleep disorders), refusal to go to school…
The gifted child is also recognizable by the fact that he is interested in specific subjects, such as the origin of man, the universe, prehistory, history (especially antiquity), society, science.
He often distinguishes himself from other children by leaving the field of play early for that of learning and knowledge. He frequently finds himself alone in the playground, immersed in a book… The others find it "strange", too "clever", and alternate between admiration and jealousy, which means that the gifted child no longer really knows who he is, nor what he is worth in the eyes of others…
These problems are only rarely seen by the education system, since the child is "good at school", has good grades and seems to be fine. This is rarely the case in reality, but most will not necessarily show clear and visible signs of suffering.
The french educational institution took this problem into consideration only dates back to 2002, with the Delaubier report:"The schooling of intellectually precocious children".
This marginalizing during childhood, especially in a family where the child is also seen as "weird", will pose a problem in adolescence,an age during which friendships, learning social codes are very important.
Some gifted teens will lack experience (in addition to being outsized) and will have a lot of difficulty integrating into most groups. With a little luck, they will regroup "among themselves", creating the now famous groups of "nerds" and their technological descendants, the "geeks", popularized by American series dedicated to teenagers.
I thank me very much for highlighting the intelligent teenagers, who are different but equally gifted with sensitivity and kindness. But also their marginalized and the mistreatment they often endure until the end of high school!
These periods of middle school and high school are conducive to the birth of disorders such as drug use, alcoholism, depression, social phobia… And low self-esteem, even with very satisfactory academic results – which is not always the case.
The zebra may even deliberately fail to bring itself up to the level of others in terms of grades, not having a year(s) in advance, and succeeding in making friends. Rejection at this age will have strong consequences on his future social life if he cannot manage his difference and learn to communicate and be appreciated by "normal" people (i.e., in the norm).
Giftedness manifests itself in many psychological aspects
Far beyond the level of IQ, gifted adults share many characteristics of psychology, personality and behavior. If someone around you looks like this portrait, be careful, you may be in the presence of this wild animal… all kind and all fragile. But not easy to tame!
Zebras are very curious, have a great thirst for learning, a great capacity for attention, ask a lot of questions about all types of topics.They often learn to read early, sometimes without outside help, and use a sustained language at an early age that they will develop even more during their own education. They are able to acquire knowledge on their own, studying at their own pace (fast!) : they may even prefer to study alone than in the context of university. Or will follow several courses at the same time.
They are perfectionists, and have a deep need to do well, with accuracy.
The "means" is not in their habits or their vision of the world. The negative side is that they can hardly stand the failure… especially since they are not allowed to fail, given their "capabilities".
They can also be obsessed with one or more subjects: dinosaurs, astronomy, submarines or exotic birds, whatever; they will read everything on the subject and become experts in a very short time. They don't get tired if they're passionate about the subject… because they have a huge capacity for work.
Another feature of "zebras" is tree thinking. As the name suggests, instead of a linear thought focused on a specific subject, his ideas decline into a multitude of other ideas from a common point between them. It is a mode of reflection conducive to creation, but which quickly saturates its reflection, and which can be difficult to follow!
The fragilities of zebras are numerous. Some of them part of the very definition of giftedness, others are born as a result of the suffering of life, such as loneliness in the face of rejection or misunderstanding of others.
Gifted adults are particularly hypersensitive,even if it is often invisible on the outside; they can be described as cold and seemingly distant.
It's actually to protect yourself… They also have little self-esteem, especially because of the difficulties encountered, and fear of their emotions, to be overwhelmed… by their hypersensitivity.
They have difficulty taking the blows, and tend to somatize, that is to say to be physically sick because of worries or mental conflicts.
They are more hurt than "normal" people by the same events… especially because they have a deeper awareness of it.
In addition, it is quite difficult for them to make decisions if they are faced with a problem that cannot be solved by logic alone, such as a sentimental or emotional problem. And they often lack experience in this field, due to a lack of interaction with others, to learn basics about human relationships, and to be able to take a step back from the experiences of others.
Their hypersensitivity also results in a difficulty in withstanding, for example, sounds too loud, crowds, heavy heat, humidity, certain materials on the skin, strong smells … It is therefore both emotional and sensory.
They have a great ability to "read" others, to see beyond the "social masks",thanks to both their intelligence, their hypersensitivity (to facial expressions, tone of voice, atmospheres …) and their analytical capacity. They are therefore very quickly aware (and very quickly hurt) by hypocrisy, lies, a tense atmosphere …
Zebras will "read" in others as in a book, and do not hesitate to put their finger on a problem or a defect… that the other was trying to hide! They want to help by doing this, because they can't stand that "the thing is unseated", and therefore think they are doing good. They are often rejected because of their very perceptive judgment… a little too much.
Another psychological feature of zebras is their astonishing lack of diplomacy. In fact, they are deeply honest, but they lack a filter, which should prevent them from saying out loud what they think, or allow them to do it more delicately.
Zebras have many qualities that they can share with others,such as their deep attachment to justice, and their altruism, their intimate need to help others, to change the world… This is one of the great characteristics of zebras.
They also have a great sense of humor, a black humor, rather ironic,and a beautiful sensitivity to harmony: music, decoration, images, aesthetics …
All these topics will be further developed in my next articles. But this summary can already allow a zebra to recognize themselves, and their entourage to better understand them.
"We are not wired like this"
This is one of the ways I found to easily and quickly explain my "zebra" to the people I meet. "My brain is not wired the same" and … I add "a bit like autistic people, but otherwise" if I want to explain why I can no longer stand sensory stimuli that are too strong for me, when they do not bother others.
To be understood by others, to accept to be a gifted adult,to find one's place and to assert oneself, to be zebra and heureux.se is a sacred challenge, which requires to understand oneself well, to accept oneself as one is.
And to decide to assert oneself and dare to say it,knowing that jealousy must be seen as a good way to sort out one's surroundings.
To learn to manage your weaknesses, your differences, and to organize your life around it.
And aim for the Moon, even more than the others.
You can of course give your opinion, tell your story and interact in the comments!
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In the academic world, the impact factor of a journal is a crucial metric, reflecting the average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal.
If you wonder what journals are the most impactful in the world today, you have come to the right place. In this post, We’ll explore these top-tier journals across various disciplines, highlighting their impact scores and how they shape current research in their respective fields.
Top 8 Highest Impact Factor Journals By Citation
|Cancer Journal for Clinicians (CA-A)
|Internal Medicine, Cancer Research
|General Medical Practice, Public Health Policies
|New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
|Internal Medicine, Public Health
|Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
|General Medical Practice, Healthcare Policies
|Nature Reviews Drug Discovery
|Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Drug Development
|Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology
|Molecular and Cellular Biology
|BMJ – British Medical Journal
|Evidence-based Medicine, Public Health
|Nature Reviews Immunology
How Do You Calculate Journal Impact Factor?
The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is a metric used to gauge the average number of citations to articles published in a journal over a specific period.
It’s calculated by dividing the total number of citations in a given year to articles published in that journal during the previous two years, by the total number of “citable items” – such as articles and reviews – published in the same two years.
For instance, if you’re looking at the JIF for 2023, you would consider the number of times articles published in 2021 and 2022 were cited in 2023.
These citations are then divided by the total number of citable items published in 2021 and 2022. This calculation provides a ratio that serves as an approximation of the mean citation rate per citable item in the journal.
It’s important to understand that the JIF should not be seen as a definitive measure of a journal’s quality or importance. It does not provide information on the quality or impact of individual articles.
Also, citation practices can vary significantly between different fields, so the impact factor should be considered in the context of a journal’s specific academic discipline.
Despite its limitations, the JIF is widely used in academic and publishing circles. It can help in assessing the influence of a journal within its field and is often used for library collection management and in academic evaluations.
However, it’s essential to use it sensibly and in conjunction with other metrics and considerations, such as peer reviews and the journal’s scope
Cancer Journal for Clinicians (CA-A) – 254.7
CA-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians has an astounding impact factor, as the average number of times articles from the journal are cited are exceptionally high. Diving deeper, one finds that the journal’s success is built on publishing groundbreaking research in internal medicine, particularly cancer.
The articles published are often cited in other prestigious journals like NEJM, amplifying the journal’s impact. This citation analysis reflects the journal’s critical role in shaping contemporary medical practice and research.
Notably, CA-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and scholars.
It provides the latest developments in cancer research, making it a go-to source for up-to-date information in this field.
Its inclusion in the Web of Science and its high ranking in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) further attest to its prestige and reliability.
Lancet – 168.9
Lancet stands out in the Journal Citation Reports, with a super high impact factor. However, it’s not just about the number of citations. The impact comes from what’s inside.
Articles in Lancet often lead to groundbreaking research findings. They influence medical practices globally. The journal has a history of publishing studies that shape public health policies.
This is where the real impact lies. Imagine a research article changing how diseases are treated worldwide. That’s the kind of influence Lancet has.
It’s not just any medical journal. It’s a platform where top medical researchers aspire to publish. Being featured in Lancet means your work is among the best. It’s a journal that every:
- medical professional,
- researcher, and
knows and respects.
This reputation is why it’s consistently ranked among the top journals globally. Lancet’s impact factor is a testament to its importance in advancing medical science and public health.
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)- 158.5
NEJM is known for publishing pivotal, practice-changing medical research. Its articles often become the foundation of new medical guidelines and practices.
Many groundbreaking studies in internal medicine and public health, published in NEJM, have significantly shaped healthcare policies and practices.
The journal’s rigorous peer review process ensures the highest quality of published research. This meticulous scrutiny adds to its reputation, making NEJM a top choice for researchers to submit their best work.
It’s not just a journal; it’s a platform that influences medical thought and practice globally. Its consistently high ranking among medical journals reflects its unwavering commitment to advancing medical science.
For researchers and clinicians, NEJM is more than just a source of information; it’s a guidepost for the latest and most impactful developments in medicine.
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) – 120.7
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) is renowned for its significant impact in the medical field. It’s not just the high impact factor that makes it stand out, but also its history and influence in shaping medical practice and research.
JAMA’s influence extends beyond its impact factor. It’s the most widely circulated general medical journal globally, with a large readership and a strong social media presence.
The journal has been pivotal in publishing studies that have had a significant impact on healthcare policies and practices, making it a leading voice in the medical community.
Its reach includes extensive international news media exposure, ensuring that the research it publishes is widely disseminated and influential.
JAMA’s success can be attributed to:
- its rigorous peer review process,
- commitment to high-quality science, and
- relevance in current medical practice and research.
The journal continues to be a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and academics, playing a crucial role in disseminating vital medical knowledge and finding
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery – 120.1
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, is a standout in the world of scientific journals. It’s a top-tier publication in the field of pharmacology and pharmacy.
But why is it so impactful? It comes down to the quality and relevance of the articles it publishes. These articles are often cited by other researchers, highlighting the journal’s influence in advancing drug discovery.
The journal covers the latest trends and breakthroughs in drug development. This includes everything from initial discovery through clinical trials and regulatory approval.
It’s a valuable resource not just for researchers, but for anyone interested in the latest developments in medicine.
What sets Nature Reviews Drug Discovery apart is its ability to distill complex scientific concepts into understandable insights. This makes it accessible to a wider audience, extending its impact beyond the academic community.
For anyone looking to stay updated on the cutting edge of drug development, this journal is an essential read.
Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology – 112.7
One of the most influential journal on science, Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology stands out in the scientific journal landscape, particularly for its high impact factor.
This journal delves into the complex world of molecular and cellular biology, offering comprehensive reviews on a variety of topics within this field.
Its focus ranges from the intricate mechanisms at the cellular level to broader concepts that shape our understanding of biology. It is one of the top 100 journals in the world.
One of the reasons of the journal’s performance is its ability to consistently publish articles that are widely cited across the scientific community.
Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology’s role as a valuable resource in the scientific community is further highlighted by its high download and altmetric mention rates, demonstrating its widespread reach and influence.
The articles in the journal are frequently referenced in other scientific works, contributing to the ongoing discourse in molecular and cellular biology.
This journal’s success can be attributed to its:
- stringent peer review process,
- commitment to publishing authoritative and accessible articles, and
- focus on presenting complex scientific information in a clear and understandable manner.
For anyone keen on the latest developments and comprehensive reviews in molecular cell biology, Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology is an indispensable resource
BMJ – British Medical Journal -105.7
The BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal, is more than just a medical journal. It’s an influential platform in the global medical community. Founded in the 19th century, it has evolved to become a leading voice in various critical health issues.
One key aspect that makes BMJ impactful is its commitment to evidence-based medicine. It publishes a range of content including:
- clinical reviews, and
- editorial perspectives.
This diverse content helps in advancing medical knowledge and influencing healthcare policies worldwide.
The journal is known for its rigorous peer review process, ensuring the high quality and relevance of its published work.
BMJ also stands out for its strong stance on public health and well-being. It actively engages in campaigns and advocacy, aiming to improve healthcare systems globally.
Its role in publishing seminal papers on important health issues, like the effects of smoking, has cemented its reputation as a leader in medical research and discourse.
Nature Reviews Immunology – 100.3
Nature Reviews Immunology is a prestigious journal in the field of immunology. It’s known for its high impact factor, which is a measure of how often articles published in the journal are cited in other scientific works.
The journal publishes comprehensive review articles that summarize and analyze the latest developments and research in immunology.
These articles are valuable resources for:
- clinicians, and
They cover a wide range of topics, from basic immunological mechanisms to the implications of immunology in health and disease.
What makes Nature Reviews Immunology particularly impactful is its focus on high-quality, in-depth reviews written by leading experts. These articles not only provide a synthesis of current knowledge but often shape future research directions in the field.
The journal’s role in disseminating cutting-edge research and shaping the discourse in immunology makes it a top-ranked publication in the scientific world.
Top High Impact, Prestigious Academic Journals
These top journals represent the pinnacle of academic publishing, setting standards in research and scholarly discourse. Their high impact factors not only reflect their citations but also underscore their importance in driving forward scientific and medical knowledge.
For researchers, academics, and students, these journals are invaluable resources, offering insights into the latest developments and breakthroughs in their fields. They are beacons of excellence, guiding the direction of future research and shaping the landscape of global knowledge.

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Purposes, Policies, Performance Higher Education and the Fulfillment of a State’s Public Agenda
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Note: We have received a letter of concern about some of the language in this book from a parent. We are currently re-reading and discussing the book and her concerns with colleagues. The reason we are leaving it posted, with this notice, is that it is one of the very few books for young people on the Black political advances during Reconstruction and the brutal white supremacist repression that followed.
Reviewed by Deborah Menkart
Author: Barbara Wright
With voter disenfranchisement in the news today, here is a historical novel about the brutal repression of African-American voters that brought an end to the short-lived Reconstruction era.
Shining a light on the seldom-told story of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre, Wright creates the character of 5th grader Moses Thomas, whose father is an alderman and a reporter for the Wilmington Daily Record, the only African American paper in the South.
Through young Thomas’ adventures and his conversations with his grandmother, who lived for decades in slavery, readers learn about day-to-day life in the Black community. The tension mounts as signs increase of the white supremacist Red Shirts’ plans to use violence to prevent African Americans from voting and to shut down the paper. The book includes many real people and events.
Crow by Barbara Wright
Published by Random House on 2012
Genres: African American, Historical Fiction, Racism, U.S. History
Reading Level: Grades 6-8
Review Source: Rethinking Schools
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Publisher's synopsis: In 1898, a thriving African American community — enfranchised and emancipated — suddenly and violently loses its freedom in turn of the century North Carolina when a group of local politicians stages the only successful coup d'etat in U.S. history.


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Ancestor Bags by Sue Hiley Harris
Weaver Sue Hiley Harris’s ancestor bags are on show at Bankfield Museum, Halifax (until 30 October)
This group of 30 free-standing sculptures made out of woven hand-dyed ramie and wool represent four generations of Australian-born Sue Hiley Harris’s family. They’re inspired by the indigenous Australian string bags given to Hiley Harris by her mother as well as ones seen in collections such as the Pitt Rivers museum in Oxford (where they are labelled, ‘for carrying the bones of dead relatives’).
Hiley Harris has taken this simple form, elongated it and then applied a precise visual code detailing different pieces of information such as gender and age. This means that each sculpture represents specific family members, such as carpet weaver Thomas Hiley, her great-great-great grandfather. The finished sculptures are arranged in the form of a family tree so the gallery go-er is seemingly walking through a room full of ghostly family members – an effect which is increased by the skeletal, insubstantial look of each sculpture.

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Private ownership will allow the embattled carrier greater flexibility to deploy a top to bottom restructuring plan. While Khazanah says it will release details in the coming weeks, significant layoffs, fleet and routes changes are almost certainly in the offing.
The carrier has struggled mightily since March 8th, when Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappeared without a trace while en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur. The incident, which is presumed to have killed all 239 aboard, caused consumer confidence in the carrier to plummet and led to a substantial drop in load factors. It also sent MAS’s stock value sliding down 40% from pre-disaster prices, bottoming out in mid-May at .15 sen. Then, three weeks ago, flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine, killing all 298 on board.
The dual crashes, however, merely intensified an already poor financial situation for MAS. Despite numerous service accolades, including a coveted five-star rating, the carrier has recorded losses for the past three years. It has been seeking to cut costs in the face of pressure from other carriers in the region, on both the top end of the market – Singapore – and booming regional low-cost carriers such as AirAsiaX.
The lackluster performance forced the airline to shutter a handful of prominent but under-performing routes, including Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg and Los Angeles, as part of a turnaround plan set underway in 2013. Even historically, however, MAS has seen its share of financial struggles. It has needed a government bailout on at least one occasion, and has recorded a number of heavy losses since its inception in 1946.


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Travelling at 200mph without leaving the ground would be, most people would agree, an exciting prospect.
Smooth tarmac in a high performance car would be thrilling enough for most, but for that extra frisson of excitement, some take to the water in Class 1 Offshore Powerboats.
To achieve 200mph on the water takes a lot more effort than propelling a car along tarmac. Two 9-liter, turbocharged V-8 engines producing around 1350 HP each, with a fuel consumption of around 170 US gallons per hour per engine is required to propel a 47 foot catamaran at these speeds.
Apart from the extra power required for high speed on water, is the fact that water has the annoying characteristic of not being smooth. So to achieve these speeds the boats are designed to ‘plane’ on the tops of the wave with only the propellers constantly submerged in the water.
There are a number of ways that the boat is designed to help achieve this objective of keeping the hull stable and skimming across the surface of the water, one of which is ballast tanks.
These tanks are molded into the boats structure and filled with seawater using a mechanical pick-up mechanism and emptied using an electric dump pump. The tanks are monitored and trimmed when, for example, the boat is to change direction or the wind direction changes, altering the wind loading on the hull.
To allow the throttle-man to optimize the use of the ballast tanks, they need to know the level of water in each tank. Despite the best efforts of the vessel to keep smooth and steady as it crosses the water, it is seldom a smooth journey – in fact, it is a punishing environment with repeated extreme vertical shock loads, plus the corrosive environment of salt water.
World-renowned racer and eight times World Champion Steve Curtis, MBE found that the typical sensors supplied with the tanks lasted between 1-2 races before the physical environment lead to their failure.
So Steve sourced stainless steel capacitive level sensors from Gill Sensors & Controls, a company with a reputation for providing sensors that endure in the most severe environments. With a solid state, integrated electronics design with no moving parts, the sensors had more chance of surviving for more than a single race.
And they did. The sensors lasted for eight years without a single failure and provided a level of accuracy and reliability that enabled Steve and his teams to continue to perform at the highest level.
So whilst you may not want to travel at 200mph in a powerboat, if you want a sensor that is proven to last in the toughest conditions, visit gillsc.com/level.
Steve is currently throttle-man with the Miss Geico Racing team, which can be seen in full flight in the image above. We are grateful to Steve for his help with this case study and wish him and the team good luck in future competitions


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Oprah Winfrey has hit back at reports that she did not enjoy her recent trip to Australia.
The chatshow host, who visited Melbourne, Hamilton Island and Uluru with members of her studio audience earlier this year, caused controversy when she revealed that some parts of the tour left her with a feeling of "emptiness".
Winfrey allegedly also struggled with the large crowds in the cities and was worried about flies and the heat in the Outback.
She has now released a statement insisting that she enjoyed every minute, saying: "When I say I love Australia, I mean what I say. I love Australia.
"It was one of the most life changing, mind expanding, once in a lifetime extraordinary experiences for all of us, and I would never want any of my comments taken out of context to make it seem otherwise.
"I have so many great memories. The [Great Barrier] Reef was breathtaking, Sydney was spectacular, and I was mesmerised by Uluru and so glad I went there.
"I was overwhelmed by the response of the people of Melbourne and was honoured to meet the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and to feel the welcoming energy of 10,000 people in Federation Square. I can't wait to come back."
After her holiday, there were rumours that Winfrey was planning a follow-up show on the Australian special.

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Although few .22 rimfire pistols hit the market with a big splash, the rollout of the Sig P322 early in 2022 has drawn a lot of attention. Sig Sauer has been rolling out line extensions of its popular pistols at a feverish pace for years, but the P322 represents an entirely new effort and is the company’s only currently-manufactured .22 LR pistol.
Creating a successful .22 pistol can be a tricky affair. Long-standing pistols like the Ruger MK series and Browning Buck Marks offer stiff competition. Several smaller semi-autos like the Walther P22 and Browning 1911-22—that are scaled down for the .22 LR cartridge—crowd the field further.
A Modern Trainer
Full-size .22 pistols designed to mimic the feel of popular centerfire models aren’t a new idea, and there have been numerous full-size 1911-22 clones produced—none of which really stand out as exceptional. Walther has produced them under Colt license, as well as other companies like Chiappa. The idea of a full-sized trainer pistol in the relatively inexpensive and soft-shooting .22 LR cartridge has merit, and it’s this niche of the full-size trainer-type .22 pistol that the Sig P322 grapples for. Already, there are a variety of holsters available for the P322, both IWB and OWB, and even competition holsters. Some initial offerings are from Sig Sauer and Vedder Holsters. Having a good holster is important for quality training.
The Sig P322 bears a striking resemblance to the popular P365 series of micro-compact 9mm’s, but is dimensionally a full-size pistol. It’s got just about every contemporary feature to make it a realistic trainer and potentially raise the bar for polymer .22 pistols. It comes right out of the box ready to be outfitted with an optic, light, and suppressor. At around $400, it’s competitive in its class. It’s closest competitor would likely be the Taurus TX 22, and although the Sig P322 is about a hundred bucks more, it does feature 4 additional rounds of capacity compared to the TX 22’s 16 rounds, as well as being optics-ready.
I was eager to hit the range with the P322 and fired approximately 1,200 rounds during the course of testing. I tried more than a dozen different .22 LR loads, and fired the pistol with and without a suppressor, and with and without a red dot optic.
Sig Sauer P322 Specs
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 20+1
- Action: semi-auto, recoil-operated, hammer-fired
- Barrel: 4-inch, carbon steel, threaded
- Dimensions: 7 inches (L) x 5.5 inches (H) x 1.4 inches (W)
- Weight: 17 ounces
- Frame: Polymer/ stainless-steel
- Accessory Rail: 3-slot M1913
- Slide: Aluminum alloy, black anodized finish
- Optics: Romeo Zero optics-cut-slide with removable rear sight/cover plate
- Controls: Ambidextrous safety, slide stop, and reversible magazine catch
- Grip: Polymer, stipple-texture, non-adjustable
- Sights: Fiber optic 3-dot, adjustable rear
- Trigger: Interchangeable flat and curved trigger shoes, single-action, 3 pounds, 9 ounces (measured)
Sig P322 Design and Features
Familiar Look and Feel
Externally, the Sig P322 looks like an up-sized P365. It has a nearly identical-looking frame, grip, trigger, and slide. There are several notable differences though—primarily that the P322 is larger than even the P365 XL. Other significant differences are that the P322 has a 3-slot full-sized M1913 accessory rail and polymer fiber-optic sights.
The front sight is screw-attached rather than dovetail, and secured from the inside of the frame. The fully adjustable rear sight is incorporated into a polymer optic cover plate atop the frame. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation via small flat head adjustment screws. Other minor external differences include the takedown lever, slide-stop, safety, and the front cocking serrations on the slide. The front cocking serrations are located on the top half of the slide and provide excellent traction. Front cocking serrations on the similar-looking P365 are located lower on the slide.
The Sig P322 Increases Capacity and Ditches the Magazine Disconnect
One of the banner features of the Sig P322 is it’s 20+1-round capacity. With few exceptions, almost all semi-auto .22 pistol magazines have been limited to 10 rounds due to the design of the rimmed cartridge itself. Single-stack magazines have long been the standard for .22 pistols because of the way the rimmed .22 LR cases stack on top of one another. Most .22 pistol magazines are angled forward to allow the case rim to stack in front of the rim on the cartridge below it. The magazine of the P322 is successful in using a double-stack design and it has a more vertical orientation than most other .22 magazines.
The P322 uses a polymer double-stack magazine with follower buttons protruding from both sides of the magazine body. Use these to depress the magazine spring and easily load the 20 rounds of ammunition. The pistol comes with a spare magazine and loading tool that depresses the magazine follower and will save your thumbs on high-volume days. A 20-round capacity is overdue for .22 pistols, and the Sig P322 magazine seems to do a good job at tackling the challenges of the rimmed case.
In addition to the excellent capacity, shooters will like the absence of a magazine disconnect—a mechanism that prevents the pistol from being fired without a magazine fully installed. Many semi-auto .22 pistols utilize a magazine disconnect, and the lack of one makes the Sig Sauer P322 a bit more shooter-friendly and similar to centerfire pistols.
Ambidextrous Controls and Interchangeable Parts
External controls on the Sig P322 are simple, low-profile, and ambidextrous. The pistol has slide stop and safety levers on both the left and right side, and the magazine catch button is reversible. Aside from the takedown lever—which is located on the left side of the frame—there is no discernible difference in feel between left-handed and right-handed shooting.
The Sig P322 also comes with interchangeable trigger shoes. In the style of many of Sig’s other pistols, the P322 comes with a flat trigger shoe installed, but it includes a curved trigger shoe that’s easily swapped out if that’s what you prefer.
The 4-inch barrel of the Sig P322 is flush with the front of the slide. The barrel is threaded and comes with a small thread protector installed. It also includes a ½x28 adapter that extends beyond the front of the slide for using a suppressor.
Sights and Optics on the Sig Sauer P322
The Sig P322 comes optics ready, with the factory rear sight built into the polymer plate that covers the optics cut on the slide. The slide is cut to fit a Sig Romeo Zero red dot without the use of any adapter plates, and I was able to fit mine with a Holosun HS407K X2.
The fiber-optic sights on the P322 aren’t on the same level as the factory sights of some of Sig’s centerfire pistols, but the rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation via small Allen key screws.
Under The Hood of the Sig Sauer P322
Despite looking strikingly like a large P365, the Sig P322 has an entirely different internal design. The most significant internal design feature is that the P322 use a fixed-barrel. This is common in semi-auto .22 pistols and seems to work well for the P322. The barrel is pinned into a stainless-steel shroud which secures it to the frame. The shroud is what you see through the ejection port when the slide is closed.
Field-stripping the P322 is simple. After you remove the slide, the recoil spring is held in place on the barrel by a small, rounded bushing that’s retained by the thread protector on the muzzle. When you are using the suppressor adapter, the slide cannot be removed from the barrel with the adapter installed. To field strip when using the suppressor adapter, verify the gun is unloaded and lock the slide back. Remove the suppressor adapter and replace it with the original thread protector. That will keep the recoil spring and bushing on the barrel during cleaning.
Aside from the fixed barrel, I noted that the ejector is beveled nearly to a chisel-sharp edge—which seems to result in strong ejection of cases. In fact, when manually ejecting live rounds, it would pitch them out farther than I could catch them. Another variation in design from the centerfire P365 and P320 series is that the P322 does not feature a complete and easily-removable fire control group—something that would be a help when cleaning the pistol.
Another notable characteristic of the Sig P322 is that it’s hammer-fired, not striker fired. It features a concealed hammer in the rear of the frame, which rotates through a hollowed space at the rear of the slide to strike the firing pin. The slide is aluminum alloy but appears to have a steel insert that houses the firing pin, extractor, and supports the case head. The only downside I found to this fixed-barrel, hammer-fired design was that when cleaning with a rod, the cleaning rod tends to scrape on the hammer, and the hammer must be depressed slightly to have good alignment with the bore.
The Sig Sauer P322 In the Hand
The most noticeable handling trait of the Sig P322 is the weight—which is lighter in the hand than centerfire pistols of similar size. Despite being a larger pistol than the P365 9mm series, the P322 weighs just over a pound empty. Its light compared to its centerfire counterparts because of the smaller, lighter barrel and aluminum slide. Although it’s light, the balance of the pistol is good.
I found the P322 to be comfortable to hold, and the semi-aggressive stipple texturing provides a secure grip. Like the P365 and P320 X-series frames, the P322’s frame features a single groove under the trigger guard. This helps the user choke up on the pistol and get a tight grip with the middle-finger without interfering with the magazine catch button.
It’s easy to build a good, repeatable grip with this pistol, and I found it pointed very naturally. My only gripe with the ergonomics is that the trigger is a bit more of a reach than is comfortable. The middle of the flat trigger shoe on the Sig P322 sits almost 3/8 of an inch farther forward from the rear of the grip than the similar triggers on both P320 9mm’s I have. It’s not a deal-breaker but gives a sensation of having to reach forward for the trigger. It’s not easy to get your finger inside the trigger guard without touching the trigger—the movement needs to be deliberate.
The frame features a beveled magwell that makes reloading the Sig P322 a breeze. Magazines are easy to load into the frame and can be seated with little pressure. The grip, magazines, and feel of reloading are similar enough to full-size centerfire pistols to make the P322 a realistic training tool for practicing quick reloads.
The trigger on my sample breaks at an impressively light 3 pounds, 9 ounces according to my Lyman trigger pull gauge. However, the trigger has a large amount of travel—both to the break and back to the reset. Despite the travel, the trigger is smooth through the break, and has good spring tension driving it back to the reset—which is crisp and tactile.
Accuracy and Reliability of the Sig P322
In-all, I fired approximately 1,200 rounds of various .22 LR ammunition through the Sig P322 and found it to be accurate and reliable. I’d had major accuracy issues with the Sig Mosquito pistol in the past, and nearly pitched mine into the bushes after missing a ptarmigan with an entire magazine. I found that the P322 shot well with a variety of subsonic, standard-velocity, and high-velocity ammunition.
The P322 Is Smooth-Shooting and Accurate
The Sig P322 isn’t designed to be a bullseye pistol, so I didn’t treat it like one. I found trigger control to be the biggest factor in accuracy with this pistol. With prudent application of such trigger discipline, I had no problem piling whole magazines into 2- to 3-inch groups on steel at 25 yards with two hands, unsupported. The nearly nonexistent recoil allows for fast and fun shooting—especially on a variety of steel targets.
Loading and Cycling
I found that the magazines loaded easily—and even easier to empty. Despite the dramatic shift from traditional single-stack magazines, the P322 fed perfectly for several hundred rounds at a time. Rimfire ammunition is inherently filthy, and fouling piles up quickly. Once the wax and grime accumulated on the slide and in the chamber, I had some slow, gummy feeding. A few cleaning patches and a quick wipe-down remedied the issue.
I experienced a couple of misfires when the pistol was dirty—potentially light primer strikes due to fouling around the firing pin. I was shooting A Ruger Mark IV alongside the P322, and I had more misfires (and several malfunctions) with the Ruger than with the Sig—something that surprised me. Throughout my testing, I never experienced a failure to eject, and the only malfunctions I saw were due to the pistol being severely dirty—a fact of life with .22 pistols.
Many .22 pistols are finicky and won’t cycle certain brands or loads of ammo as well as others. I didn’t see this kind of pickiness with the Sig P322 and everything cycled smoothly. One load gave me a bore-fouling issue, but cycled just fine. It seemed to digest everything I could throw at it. I used a variety of loads from CCI, including their Standard Velocity 40-grain, Blazer, Mini-Mag, and the high-velocity Stingers shot especially well. It also liked Federal American Eagle, Browning Pro-22 and Norma Tac 22. With a suppressor, subsonic loads like Eley Contact, Norma Subsonic 22, and Sellier & Bellot Subsonic were stupid quiet and abhorrently fun to shoot.
Fouling Frustration—Test Your Ammo
The only frustration I had with the Sig P322 ended up being an issue with one type of ammunition—Winchester Super X 40-grain Power Point. After firing around 100 rounds, accuracy deteriorated rapidly. Quickly, I could hardly hit a 50 percent IPSC steel target at 15 yards. Upon inspecting the bore, I found that the last ¾-inch of the bore was caked with lead fouling. It was so bad that I likely would have had a baffle or endcap strike if I’d been using a suppressor at the time.
I cleaned and brushed the fouling out and accuracy returned, then quickly diminished within 100 rounds as the end of the bore leaded back up. After cleaning a second time, I moved on through my selection of ammunition and didn’t encounter the issue again. I investigated the issue further, firing the Super X ammunition through both the Sig P322 and a Ruger Mark IV 22/45—both starting with clean bores. After 80 rounds, the P322’s accuracy began to decay and fouling was easily visible. The Mark IV never experienced any of the fouling issues, indicating that my P322 and that particular ammo just don’t get along. I didn’t see any fouling issues with a dozen other types of ammunition that I tried. It would be wise to check for this issue before you start using a suppressor on the pistol (or any .22 pistols for that matter).
Where the Sig Sauer P322 Excels
The Sig P322 is a fun and reliable pistol to shoot, but also a realistic trainer. It has the feel and function of a full-sized pistol. The 20-round capacity is great, and the magazines handle and reload much like 9mm mags. Optic and accessory compatibility also help make this a great out-of-the-box .22 pistol.
Where the Sig Sauer P322 Could Be Better
It would be nice to have the trigger sit a fraction of an inch back farther on the P322. Needing to reach for the trigger—in addition to its long travel—makes precise trigger control a challenge with this pistol. It also makes it difficult to get your finger into the trigger guard without touching the trigger—especially with gloves. The design isn’t the easiest to clean completely either—.22 pistols need more-frequent cleaning than their centerfire counterparts.
Final Thoughts on the Sig Sauer P322
I don’t believe that the Sig P322 is going to be toppling pistols like the Ruger MK IV from their lofty perches in the dedicated 22 pistol market, but it’s probably the best one I’ve seen for a functional trainer. Great practical accuracy and reliability coupled with its rare 20+1-round capacity make it a strong choice for any shooter, and its out-of-box accessory compatibility make it even better. It’s a good value, strong performer, and damned cool.


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Anil Kapoor congratulates Tom Cruise on Mission Impossible: Fallout success — He always brings his A-game
Anil Kapoor has co-starred with Tom Cruise on Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Actor Anil Kapoor has congratulated Tom Cruise on the success of his latest film Mission Impossible-Fallout and said that there has never been an impossible mission for the Hollywood star.
Anil, who has starred alongside Cruise in the 2011 Mission Impossible franchise —Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, tweeted:
Inspiring us with his power & stunts in every film and always bringing his A game! There’s never been an impossible mission for this guy! Congratulations, @TomCruise on the tremendous success of #MissionImpossibleFallout!!
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 27, 2018
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, in Mission Impossible-Fallout, the 53-year-old actor will be back as IMF agent Ethan Hunt. This time, he is trying to avert danger which is threatening a large population of three countries.
Tom Cruise had recently told Total Film magazine in an interview, as reported earlier, that he believes that there is a lot of mileage to his character and that he has ideas to create at least to more movies in the franchise.
The Paramount Pictures movie is distributed in India by Viacom18 Motion Pictures. It released in India on Friday in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
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"Thoughtfulness doesn't really sound like a superpower. But it is! And it's required in every superhero, to be successful and compassionate. And every human can have that superpower too," says Jeremy Renner, who reprises the role of Hawkeye in Marvel's new spin-off show.
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In a new interview on his forthcoming debut album ‘Hypertension’ scheduled to drop on October 26, Bella Shmurda said that the project's theme is love and lust.
According to him, he is in the middle of love and lust.
“The theme of the album is love and lust. Bella Shmurda is in the middle of love and lust. That is what the album is about,” he said.
He added that the artistes he featured on the album are personal people to him.
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Square acrylic organizers give ties and belts their own homes. Underneath, blue acid-free mat board lines the drawer for extra color. Additional trays are cushioned with coordinating felt to protect the jewelry inside.
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Linen-wrapped Homasote fiberboard panels are mounted to the front of each closet door. A similar panel also rests on the back wall of a bureau-height shelf. They can serve as bulletin boards for notes, dry-cleaning receipts, and mementos.
SourceMartha Stewart Living, January 2009
The garden is just a slightly tamed wilderness with hazards all its own: It harbors insects that bite, thorns that scratch, and other potential nuisances that may require simple first aid. This basic kit includes alcohol for cleaning wounds, first-aid ointment, cotton balls, bandages, tweezers for thorns and splinters, insect repellent with sunscreen, and, finally, hand salve to soothe and soften your dry skin at the end of the day.
SourceMartha Stewart Living, May 2000
Gutter strainers -- the wire cages that filter leaves and debris washed off the roof -- also make great orchid pots, providing the plants with excellent aeration and drainage.
Buy an inexpensive copper strainer at a hardware store. Using a pair of light pliers, bend the spindly legs of the strainer into decorative loops around the top (the loops also offer a way to hang the orchid if you like). Soak sphagnum moss (available at garden centers) in water, pack into the strainer, and then put in the orchid. Pack with more moss for a snug fit, and give it a hearty watering in the sink. Let the moss drain completely before placing the plant in a bowl.
SourceMartha Stewart Living, November 2008
Pour boiling water on weeds growing between pavers of a pathway. Keep the kettle close to the ground to avoid splashing yourself -- or any nearby plants you want to keep.
SourceMartha Stewart Living, March 2009
"With these fabric squares, it could not be easier to make cute sachets," crafts editor Blake Ramsey says of the hand-printed Charm Pack 5-inch fabric squares ($9.50 for 42, ploverorganic.com). To start, sew two squares together (because the edges come pinked, there's no need to trim), leaving a 1 1/2-inch opening on one side and a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Fill with moth-repelling lavender buds ($9.50 for 3/4 lb., thesage.com), and finish sewing the last side. Place in a drawer to keep linens fresh or under a pillow for sweet dreams.
SourceMartha Stewart Living, April
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The Industry 4.0 revolution is enabling a new generation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for use in the first wave of smart manufacturing and distribution facilities. But AGVs are in turn presenting a new challenge to sensing and control manufacturers, especially when it comes to navigation. By Alessandro Bosio, Sensata Technologies
A market on the move
The future of AVGs will undoubtedly be autonomous – systems that are adaptive and feature intelligence-based capabilities that allow them to respond within boundaried domains to situations that were not pre-programmed in the design.
Autonomous vehicles for use in factories, industrial facilities, retail outlets, warehouses, etc., can be categorised into four distinct ‘types’: forklift trucks (moving goods horizontally and vertically); pallet lift trucks (horizontal only); tow vehicles; and unit load carriers (to convey heavy goods from conveyor to assembly line).
Today, most AGVs are deployed to automate materials handling and packaging logistics, with man and machine working together. A few companies are taking automation to the next level by adding a robot arm to pick the desired object, taking man completely out of the equation. While this is where the industry is heading, object recognition and grasping are two of the biggest challenges yet to be fully resolved.
So why are manufacturing and logistics facilities increasingly moving towards AGV-based solutions? One of the reasons is that in the long term, AGVs have been shown to be more efficient and cost-effective than human controlled materials handling equipment. AGVs are also intrinsically safer, for they remove the issue of operator error.
Arguments against, however, include the high level of initial capital investment but perhaps the biggest barrier to the wider adoption of AGVs is that there is not yet a single navigation technology against which a consistent standard can be set, compared, and measured.
Navigation and steering control
AGV manufacturers most commonly consider the four following technologies for new equipment/ installation: magnetic navigation; laser-guided navigation; vision-guided navigation; and natural navigation.
Magnetic navigation. Various light-duty AGVs use magnetic tape for the guide path. One major advantage of tape over wired guidance is that it can be easily removed and relocated if the course needs to change. It also removes the expense involved in restructuring the floor of the factory or warehouse. A limitation of this method is that the routes have to be fixed and well defined by the tape. If any obstacle is detected in front of the AGV, it stops and waits for the problem to be solved (for example, the obstacle to be removed) before it restarts.
Laser-guided navigation is similar to an electronic eye, which, by means of reflectors positioned on the surrounding walls, uses triangulation to determine the exact position of the vehicle to allow it to carry out the required tasks in the operating area. The advantage of laser-guided technology is that it requires no floor work as in the case of magnetic guidance systems. Additionally, route changes can be made easily via software updates.
Vision-guided vehicles (VGVs) use optic sensors (cameras), in addition to other sensors such as speed or laser sensors, to navigate, and software within the vehicle effectively builds a 3D map of its operating environment. This technology allows the vehicles to operate in automatic or manual mode for maximum flexibility.
AGVs based on natural navigation technology do not require reflectors or markers so they require less installation time and are easily integrated into existing systems, minimizing the impact on current operations. In this type of navigation, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), is the main technology used.
LiDAR for accurate AGV navigation
One of the most recent innovations in AGV design is the use and application of LiDAR technology. Similar to radar, LiDAR instead uses laser beams of light bouncing off the environment to accurately measure object range and 3D shape while also providing intensity data that helps detect things like lane markings.
Whereas camera-based solutions can sometimes struggle in environments that are prone to sudden vibration, low light or dust, LiDAR systems prove to be more reliable. They do not require external targets such as reflectors, RFID, or markers for navigation. As such, they are ideally suited not only for localisation and mapping, but also to help prevent collisions and ensure loads are properly and safely engaged and placed.
Traditionally, LiDAR sensors have been costly; new, entirely solid-state solutions, however, are more affordable and require less power and deliver higher resolution at a longer range. By mounting several small solid-state LiDAR sensors in an array, a live 3D surround view is created that can detect and track stationary and moving objects as required.
A perfect fit for applications relying on natural navigation (and a technology that includes both vision and laser-guided components), the latest LiDAR solutions offer the highest resolution with the maximum amount of system flexibility. Areas of interest and scan patterns can be configured as needed and the compact, modular design allows for the integration of third-party performance processing hardware and software.


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All photos of the Brewers' final 2010 home game available on Flickr.
As the regular season draws to a close, it's time to tie up some loose ends and cover all of the stories I didn't get a chance to write about this year.
- One night when watching the news at my girlfriend's house in Madison this summer, I saw scores for the "Home Talent League" scrolling across the bottom during the sports report. The teams were all playing in small towns in the south-central Wisconsin area, primarily in Dane County. Was this an independent league I'd never heard of? I did some research and discovered it was an adult amateur baseball league founded in 1929. From what I can tell, it's almost akin to a softball or bowling league. Players pay league dues rather than receive any salary and there are tryouts annually for the now 44-team league. Since teams seem to play at local ballfields and county parks it might not be worth "ranking" these fields on this blog but I sure do hope to get to one of these games next season to see some old guys duke it out for the love of the game.
- There were no first-ballot Hall-of-Famers in this year's class, as Andre Dawson was the lone inductee. That might not be the case in upcoming years as there are many big names approaching their eligibility. The next 5 years alone could see Jeff Bagwell, Edgar Martinez, Craig Biggio, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Mike Piazza, Curt Schilling, Frank Thomas, Mike Mussina, Randy Johnson, and Ken Griffey Jr all welcomed into Coooperstown. The big year to keep an eye on is 2015, because there is a lot of talk that Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux will intentionally not be voted in in '14 so that they could go in together with John Smoltz the following year. All 3 were long-time, Cy Young award winning members of the great Braves teams of the '90s. An induction ceremony is definitely on our list and that would certainly be an awesome year to go. Although it dates myself, it's great to start seeing players I grew up watching getting inducted into the Hall, starting with Ripken and Gwynn 3 years ago.
- In July, there was a vendor inspection report released by ESPN. In it, it very simply lists every team in the 4 major sports and how they faired on their most recent health inspections. The results were given as a percentage of vendors with "critical violations" and listed some of the most heinous for each team. The results were staggering to me, as only the Cubs and White Sox reported no health code violations - this probably speaks to a stricter health code in Chicago. Back home, Miller Park reported that 33% of its vendors had a "critical violation" and that "mold was growing near ice machines in 6 locations." All 3 of the Tampa area's sports venues had at least 75% of its vendors having violations, with the Trop astonishingly having all 100% of its vendors reporting a violation. It's worth noting that Angel Stadium, where Erik and I were told not to eat certain foods in 2007 because of rat infestation, showed an improvement to 12% violations in this study. It's also worth noting that all 30 MLB stadiums passed basic health inspections and standard levels of cleanliness which allowed them to operate despite having violations. I personally don't want to know what is in most of my food as long as it tastes good, let alone ballpark fare, but it's just something interesting to think about.
- A couple notable stories off of Ballpark Digest. The Phillies are now making it possible to order food using an app on your iPhone and having delivered to your seat in 30 minutes or less. Also, the Rays and Athletics ballpark proposals have gone nowhere for another season. The Rays have been drawing very poorly despite having a very good, young team, and the A's are trying to get rights in the San Jose area (Giants territory) to build a stadium there. On a side note, I encourage anyone who wants to read more about these and other ballpark stories to go to Ballpark Digest's website, as it is a fantastic source of information and is very well written and organized. However, I discourage anyone and everyone from become a fan on Facebook. The guy who writes on that fan page is the most pompus and arrogant jerk I have ever come across in my entire life and it is not worth your time.
- I wrote earlier this month about Trevor Hoffman's 600th career save, and I mentioned how Ken Macha getting ejected in the 2nd paved the way for the opportunity. What I did not mention in that post was how the umpire had also tossed 3 other people that game, including an apparently rowdy fan in sitting in the front row by the Brewers dugout. Just one other thing to make Trevor's milestone even more memorable - the first fan ejected by an umpire in Miller Park history. Apparently, Yadier Molina was complaining about some of the comments he was making and asked the ump to do something about it. This was not too long after Molina had started a fight with Brandon Phillips of the Reds which led to a bench-clearing brawl. Looks like the Cards finally having an off year has gotten the best of Yadi.
- Ending on a lighter note, there was a pretty funny story released a few weeks ago - around the same time as the aforementioned umpire-fan story - about Arizona's Ryan Roberts sleeping in the Aces' clubhouse when he was at AAA Reno this summer. He spent most of the 2009 season with the Diamondbacks and figured to be on the club in 2010. But after buying a new car and signing a lease in Phoenix, he ended up getting beat out by Rusty Ryal for the 25th spot on the roster. After a brief callup in May, his family decided it wasn't worth the hassle of moving back to Reno again. So, with the help of the cleaning crew, he proceded to live for most of the season at the ballpark while his wife and daughter were back in Phoenix.
PS - Cincinnati can clinch the NL Central today with a win over the Astros or a Cardinals loss to Pittsburgh - go Redlegs!
STANDINGS & UPCOMING GAMES AS OF 09.28:
Brewers 73-82, -13.5 (4 @ Mets, 3 @ Reds)
Reds 87-69, +6.0 (3 v. Astros, 3 v. Brewers)
Twins 92-64, AL Central Champs, -1.0 AL Best Record (3 @ Royals, 4 v. Blue Jays)
FINAL 2010 GAMES ATTENDED TOTAL:
Erik - 20
Peter - 52

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