Abstract: An apparatus is provided to test valves. The apparatus includes an actuation mechanism having an actuator that seals a valve of a combustion chamber of an engine. The apparatus further includes a flow control device that controls a flow of a pressurized fluid to the combustion chamber. The apparatus further includes a plurality of sensors having a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is disposed in an inlet port of the combustion chamber to detect a first flow rate of the pressurized fluid in the inlet port. The second sensor is disposed in an exhaust port of the combustion chamber to detect a second flow rate of the pressurized fluid in the exhaust port. The apparatus further includes a notification device configured to generate an alert based on the detected first flow rate and the detected second flow rate.

Abstract: Approaches for facilitating crowdsourcing of event-related social media posts are disclosed. In certain implementations, a first post that includes information specifying a first meteorological event may be received from a first user. Information specifying a first location associated with the first post may be obtained. A determination of whether the first location is within a predetermined proximity threshold of a second location associated with a second post that includes information specifying the first meteorological event may be effectuated. The first post may be presented to one or more other users in response to a determination that the first location is not within the predetermined proximity threshold.

Abstract: There is described an improved device for dispensing substance from a cartridge. The device includes a retaining mechanism for retaining a substance containing cartridge. The device further includes a telescoping plunger assembly, the assembly including at least a frontmost member, a rearmost member and at least one intervening member which can be in the nature of a turnbuckle. At least a portion of the plunger assembly is connected to the base. A motor is provided for rotating the turnbuckle of the telescoping plunger assembly, and there is also a fast rewinder comprising a turnbuckle splitter whereby the turnbuckle splits longitudinally into two halves. The device additionally includes a plunger biassing mechanism whereby the telescoping plunger assembly can be manually compacted against the resistive force of two or more plunger biassing springs.