пятница, 15 июня 2012 г.

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Arctic Combat - Videos and Trailers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:49 AM PDT

Arctic Combat debut trailer.

Downhill Xtreme - Videos and Trailers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:16 AM PDT

Downhill Xtreme trailer.

Swing Shot - Videos and Trailers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:28 AM PDT

Swing Shot official trailer.

Babel Rising 3D - Videos and Trailers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:10 AM PDT

Babel Rising 3D teaser trailer.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Videos and Trailers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:31 AM PDT

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing teaser trailer.

Temple Run: Brave - Videos and Trailers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:19 AM PDT

Official Temple Run: Brave trailer.

Requiem Online - Screenshots

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:20 AM PDT

Space Shoot - Videos and Trailers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:22 AM PDT

Space Shoot trailer.

Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) - Videos and Trailers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:39 AM PDT

Ultimate Fury skill trailer.

Details emerge on Limbo dev's next project

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 08:00 PM PDT

Playdead-developed puzzle platformer, Project 2 (working title), headed to PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Mac.

 

Copenhagen-based developer Playdead, creator of 2010's critically-acclaimed side-scroller Limbo, has begun work on its next game, tentatively titled Project 2.

According to the Danish Film Institute's website (which can be viewed in English), Playdead's next title is a puzzle platformer adventure for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and Mac.

Listed as having a budget of £1 million ($1.55 million), the game will follow the adventures of a boy as he does battle with evil forces through "puzzles and changing scenarios". The game will be in colour and will be set in a 3D environment; however, according to the site, the gameplay will take place in 2D.

In November last year, Playdead revealed that Limbo crossed the one million units sold mark, across the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Limbo puts players in the shoes of a small child who must find his way through a black-and-white world, filled with puzzles and dangerous, often deadly, obstacles. The game won critical acclaim upon release, which was followed by a small avalanche of award nominations that yielded multiple Interactive Achievement Awards and a Game Developers Choice Award.

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"Details emerge on Limbo dev's next project" was posted by Laura Parker on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:00:43 -0700

Energies, Vol. 5, Pages 1835-1849: Microalgae Isolation and Selection for Prospective Biodiesel Production

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Biodiesel production from microalgae is being widely developed at different scales as a potential source of renewable energy with both economic and environmental benefits. Although many microalgae species have been identified and isolated for lipid production, there is currently no consensus as to which species provide the highest productivity. Different species are expected to function best at different aquatic, geographical and climatic conditions. In addition, other value-added products are now being considered for commercial production which necessitates the selection of the most capable algae strains suitable for multiple-product algae biorefineries. Here we present and review practical issues of several simple and robust methods for microalgae isolation and selection for traits that maybe most relevant for commercial biodiesel production. A combination of conventional and modern techniques is likely to be the most efficient route from isolation to large-scale cultivation.

Energies, Vol. 5, Pages 1816-1834: Fatigue Reliability and Calibration of Fatigue Design Factors for Offshore Wind Turbines

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Consequences of failure of offshore wind turbines (OWTs) is in general lower than consequences of failure of, e.g., oil & gas platforms. It is reasonable that lower fatigue design factors can be applied for fatigue design of OWTs when compared to other fixed offshore structures. Calibration of appropriate partial safety factors/Fatigue Design Factors (FDF) for steel substructures for OWTs is the scope of this paper. A reliability-based approach is used and a probabilistic model has been developed, where design and limit state equations are established for fatigue failure. The strength and load uncertainties are described by stochastic variables. SN and fracture mechanics approaches are considered for to model the fatigue life. Further, both linear and bi-linear SN-curves are formulated and various approximations are investigated. The acceptable reliability level for fatigue failure of OWTs is discussed and results are presented for calibrated optimal fatigue design factors. Further, the influence of inspections is considered in order to extend and maintain a given target safety level.

Molbank, Vol. 2012, Pages M760: 2,2'-Thio-bis[(4-methylphenyl)-2-aminobenzoate]

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT

A novel symmetrical bisamine derivative (4) was synthesized by condensation reaction of 2,2'-thio-bis[4-methylphenol] (1) and isatoic anhydride in acetonitrile as solvent in the presence of K2CO3 under reflux conditions. The structure of the title compound was established on the basis of elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and mass spectral data.

Molecules, Vol. 17, Pages 7503-7522: Guanidine Affects Differentially the Twitch Response of Diaphragm, Extensor Digitorum Longus and Soleus Nerve-Muscle Preparations of Mice

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Guanidine has been used with some success to treat myasthenia gravis and myasthenic syndrome because it increases acetylcholine release at nerve terminals through K+, Na+ and Ca2+ channels-involving mechanisms. Currently, guanidine derivatives have been proposed for treatment of several diseases. Studies aimed at providing new insights to the drug are relevant. Experimentally, guanidine (10 mM) induces on mouse phrenic nerve-diaphragm (PND) preparations neurotransmission facilitation followed by blockade and a greatest secondary facilitation after its removal from bath. Herein, we hypothesized that this peculiar triphasic response may differ in muscles with distinct twitch/metabolic characteristics. Morphological alterations and contractile response of PND, extensor digitorum longus (EDL) and soleus (SOL) preparations incubated with guanidine (10 mM) for 15, 30, 60 min were analyzed. Guanidine concentrations of 5 mM (for PND and EDL) and 1 mM (for EDL) were also tested. Guanidine triphasic effect was only observed on PND regardless the concentration. The morphological alterations in muscle tissue varied along time but did not impede the PND post-wash facilitation. Higher doses (20–25 mM) did not increase EDL or SOL neurotransmission. The data suggest a complex mechanism likely dependent on the metabolic/contractile muscle phenotype; muscle fiber types and density/type of ion channels, sarcoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria organization may have profound impact on the levels and isoform expression pattern of Ca2+ regulatory membrane proteins so reflecting regulation of calcium handling and contractile response in different types of muscle.

Molecules, Vol. 17, Pages 7458-7502: Ionic Liquids-Promising but Challenging Solvents for Homogeneous Derivatization of Cellulose

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT

In the past decade, ionic liquids (ILs) have received enormous interest as solvents for cellulose. They have been studied intensively for fractionation and biorefining of lignocellulosic biomass, for dissolution of the polysaccharide, for preparation of cellulosic fibers, and in particular as reaction media for the homogeneous preparation of highly engineered polysaccharide derivatives. ILs show great potential for application on a commercial scale regarding recyclability, high dissolution power, and their broad structural diversity. However, a critical analysis reveals that these promising features are combined with serious drawbacks that need to be addressed in order to utilize ILs for the efficient synthesis of cellulose derivatives. This review presents a comprehensive overview about chemical modification of cellulose in ILs. Difficulties encountered thereby are discussed critically and current as well as future developments in this field of polysaccharide research are outlined.

Sensors, Vol. 12, Pages 8355-8370: License Plate Recognition Algorithm for Passenger Cars in Chinese Residential Areas

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT

This paper presents a solution for the license plate recognition problem in residential community administrations in China. License plate images are pre-processed through gradation, middle value filters and edge detection. In the license plate localization module the number of edge points, the length of license plate area and the number of each line of edge points are used for localization. In the recognition module, the paper applies a statistical character method combined with a structure character method to obtain the characters. In addition, more models and template library for the characters which have less difference between each other are built. A character classifier is designed and a fuzzy recognition method is proposed based on the fuzzy decision-making method. Experiments show that the recognition accuracy rate is up to 92%.

Speed Racer: The Beginning - Screenshots

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:04 AM PDT

Control the Mach5 by tapping once to jump or twice to double jump over many challenging obstacles such as gigantic gaps, oil spills, quicksand, opponents and rolling logs dropped by the Mammoth Car itself… Make sure to always keep your eyes on the road and your fingers ready to activate the jump feature of the Mach®5 as well as other useful power ups.

Through 20 cliff-hanging levels, collect coins as much as you can to increase your score and unlock in game trophies. Complete with an extensive number of power ups, epic landscapes, vicious gaps and infamous car opponents such as the Black Tiger and Racer X. Speed Racer: The beginning will deliver you your daily dosage of challenging action and addictiveness.

SPLIT! - Screenshots

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:54 AM PDT

Split locks and loads Tactical Strategy and cunning Puzzle Action in a simple interface that anyone can enjoy. You must swipe Red and Blue to cover and strategic positions to out-maneuver and defeat their adversaries.

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Snooper's Charter petition: don't let the government transform GB into KGB

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:21 AM PDT

If you're as outraged as I am that the UK Coalition government is planning on spending £1.8B to spy on every click, IM, email and Facebook update, without a warrant, then please consider visiting the Open Rights Group's petition page where we're gathering signatures to present to MPs. The Coalition is deeply divided on this issue, and there's a very good chance we'll be able to put paid to this proposal just as we did with Labour's national ID scheme, but not without your help.

Yesterday the Government unveiled the 'Communications Data Bill'. It's a proposal for more powers to intercept and collect information about who you talk to online. Your communications via Google, Facebook or Skype would be open to what may be a large number of government officials. You can help! Please email your MP and tell them why you want to see the powers to collect and access communications data tightened up, not extended ever further.

Don't forget that ORG is running nationwide workshops to help you meet effectively with your MP to lobby them on this issue and on Internet censorship.

Snooper's Charter: write to your MP

(Disclosure: I am proud to have co-founded the Open Rights Group and to volunteer on its advisory board)

The Amazing Spiderman

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 11:06 PM PDT

Join the adventures of the the amazing Spiderman, based on the new hit movie. Do you have the skills to save the city?
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