Abstract: A system includes a probe assembly having sensing circuitry configured to sense at least one parameter relating to a rotating machine and a cable coupled to the sensing circuitry. The probe assembly also includes a molded probe body that is integrally molded about the cable and the sensing circuitry and a machined groove disposed on the molded probe body. The machined groove includes a machined surface.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy comprising a waterfowl decoy body, a propulsion system, an accelerometer, and a microcontroller. In a preferred embodiment, the waterfowl decoy body has an inner cavity with an equipment mounting surface therein with the propulsion system coupled to the equipment mounting surface and configured to propel the waterfowl decoy across a surface of water. The accelerometer is coupled to the equipment mounting surface and configured to sense accelerations of the waterfowl decoy body when propelled across the surface of water, and the microcontroller is coupled to the accelerometer and configured to calculate a distance traveled by the waterfowl decoy body when propelled across the surface of water. A waterfowl decoy system and a method of manufacturing a waterfowl decoy system are also provided.

Abstract: A method of making an arginine silicate-containing complex and its use in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and as a dietary supplement are claimed. The arginine silicate complex is synthesized by combining arginine, potassium silicate and inositol.