Abstract: A cloud-based system for controlling a position indicator for a vehicle relative to other vehicles, such as in a race. The position indicator may be mounted to the vehicle and optionally activated by a remote cloud-based service in communication with the position indicators. Position indicators may include one or more lamps, LEDs, displays, and the like operable to present positional information. During an event (or multiple separate events) such as one or more races occurring simultaneously, the system may be configured to remotely receive timing and scoring updates for the events, determine the relative position of the participants for each event, and direct the position indicators for the different participants to display positional information so that fans at the events need not divert their attention from the event to obtain positional updates for the participants.

Abstract: A process for reducing lignin and nitrogenous content in tobacco lamina and tobacco fiber material, including whole leaf, stems, scraps, fines and lamina, as well as burley leaf and stem, in an extraction with a solution containing hydrogen peroxide and an alkali metal hydroxide. The treated tobacco may then be further processed for use in cigarettes and other smoking articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a process for removing nitrogen containing compounds from tobacco with minimum removal of desired compounds. The process includes the steps of mixing a tobacco containing material with an aqueous solvent to form an extract; the extract is then separated from the tobacco containing material and contacted with an adsorbent material. The adsorbent material is selected from the group consisting of a bentonite and a charcoal material, ?-cyclodextrin, cellulose acetate and combinations thereof. The extract is then added back to the tobacco containing material that may or may not have been processed.