Abstract: A method secures hash chains via hybrid consensus. A proximate payload for a proximate chain block for a proximate chain is obtained. A first identifier of the proximate chain and the proximate payload are hashed with a hash function to generate a second identifier of the proximate chain. The proximate chain block is added to the proximate chain. The proximate chain block includes the first identifier, the second identifier, and the proximate payload. A request to add the second identifier to a reporting chain is transmitted. A response indicating that the second identifier is incorporated into the reporting chain using the consensus mechanism is received.

Abstract: Casein compositions for increasing the rate of gastric emptying following ingestion of the composition, increasing the digestibility of a protein composition, or increasing the rate of delivery of amino acids to the blood, or for increasing the blood serum concentration of free leucine in a subject, preferably to substantially the same level as whey protein, the casein being about 10 to about 100% calcium depleted, having a degree of hydrolysis less than about 1% and having an unmodified phosphorylation pattern.

Abstract: Casein compositions for increasing the rate of gastric emptying following ingestion of the composition, increasing the digestibility of a protein composition, or increasing the rate of delivery of amino acids to the blood, or for increasing the blood serum concentration of free leucine in a subject, preferably to substantially the same level as whey protein, the casein being about 10 to about 100% calcium depleted, having a degree of hydrolysis less than about 1% and having an unmodified phosphorylation pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid nutritional compositions, particularly shelf stable liquid nutritional compositions including compositions comprising non-hydrolyzed whey protein, and methods of producing and using these compositions.

Abstract: Casein compositions for increasing the rate of gastric emptying following ingestion of the composition, increasing the digestibility of a protein composition, or increasing the rate of delivery of amino acids to the blood, or for increasing the blood serum concentration of free leucine in a subject, preferably to substantially the same level as whey protein, the casein being about 10 to about 100% calcium depleted, having a degree of hydrolysis less than about 1% and having an unmodified phosphorylation pattern.

Abstract: A referral management system can provide functionality of tracking referrals for professionals. The referral management system may, for instance, enable users to send and receive referrals. In certain embodiments, the referral management system may also enable users to track the status of sent and received cases. In other embodiments, the referral management system may enable users associated with the case to communicate with each other. The referral management system can also generate reports and derive data for suggestion to users.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid nutritional compositions, particularly shelf stable liquid nutritional compositions including compositions comprising non-hydrolysed whey protein, and methods of producing and using these compositions.

Abstract: A two stroke internal combustion engine having a compressed air inlet port and an exhaust port the flow through which is controlled by suitable valves. Fuel is injected through a fuel injector. The timing of the opening of the valve is such that, as the piston approaches top dead centre and with the air inlet valve closed, the exhaust valve is closed such that some exhaust gas is trapped and compressed in the combustion chamber thereby increasing the temperature within the combustion chamber and hence facilitating ignition. The invention also contemplates initiating combustion before the air inlet valve is closed.

Abstract: An engine comprising an isothermal air compressor (1) into which liquid is sprayed as the air is compressed. A combustion chamber (4) receives and expands the compressed air from which the liquid has been removed, to generate power. A precompressor (21, 27) compresses the air upstream of the isothermal compressor. The compressed air from the isothermal compressor receives heat from the exhaust gas from the combustion chamber in a primary heat exchanger (3). A secondary heat exchanger (31, 45) transfers heat recovered from a part of the engine to the compressed air from the isothermal compressor (1) upstream of the primary heat exchanger (3).

Abstract: A two stroke internal combustion engine having a compressed air inlet port (13) and an exhaust port (14) the flow through which is controlled by suitable valves (3, 4). Fuel is injected through a fuel injector (5). The timing of the opening of the valve is such that as the piston (2) approaches top dead centre and with the air inlet valve (3) closed, the exhaust valve (4) is closed such that some exhaust gas is trapped and compressed in the combustion chamber thereby increasing the temperature within the combustion chamber and hence facilitating ignition. The invention also contemplates initiating combustion before the air inlet valve (3) is closed.

Abstract: An engine comprising an isothermal air compressor (1) into which liquid is sprayed as the air is compressed. A combustion chamber (4) receives and expands the compressed air from which the liquid has been removed, to generate power. A precompressor (21, 27) compresses the air upstream of the isothermal compressor. The compressed air from the isothermal compressor receives heat from the exhaust gas from the combustion chamber in a primary heat exchanger (3). A secondary heat exchanger (31, 45) transfers heat recovered from a part of the engine to the compressed air from the isothermal compressor (1) upstream of the primary heat exchanger (3).

Abstract: A decanter centrifuge for separating a feed suspension of a particular solid material in a liquid into two fractions, i.e. a heavy fraction containing heavy particles and a light fraction containing light particles, or no particles at all, is described. The centrifuge has a rotatably mounted elongated bowl having closed ends with a side wall extending therebetween. A helical scroll is rotatably mounted coaxially within the bowl, and the bowl and the scroll may be rotated at different rotational speeds. A pipe coaxially mounted in a tubular shaft and rotatably supporting the scroll, feeds the suspension into the bowl. Several outlets in the wall of the bowl discharge the heavy fraction from the bowl. The light fraction travels through the length of the bowl by the helical scroll and is discharged from outlets located downstream from those that discharge the heavy fraction. The delivery region is also nearer to the outlets for the heavy fraction than to the outlets for the light fraction.

Abstract: An improvement in hunting tree stands which allows for the adaptation of such devices to trees or other support members which may not be truly vertical, thereby providing a level platform and/or seat arrangement irrespective of the orientation of the tree or support member. Leveling is accomplished by a telescopic arrangement attached to the standing platform thereby eliminating the need for ridged braces.