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In this article, I approach Tarkovsky's depiction of the 'Zone', from the film 'Stalker'. I argue that the 'Zone' is a heterotopia. Firstly, I review the perspectives developed by Foucault, Deleuze and Tarkovsky which are relevant for my argument. Next, I emphasize the connections that could be ascertained between Foucault's 'heterotopology' and Tarkovsky's portrayal of the 'Zone', using Deleuze's 'cinematic philosophy'. Afterwards, I compare the 'Zone's' characteristics with the features attributed to heterotopias by Foucault in his 'heterotopology'. I conclude that the 'Zone', just like the ship, could be considered a heterotopia par excellence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the last 20 years, conventional automotive engine ancillaries have migrated from being mechanically powered to electrically powered in order to meet market demand. To adopt this trend in heavy trucks requires a higher power electrical system in order to cope with the higher loads placed upon it. Until the advent of the hybrid electric heavy truck (HET) this power infrastructure has not been available. HET's require a higher voltage system in order to reduce losses and provide adequate power and voltage levels for the traction motor. This study investigates for the first time the benefit of electrifying a hydraulic power assisted steering system in an HET. The developed electrical hydraulic power steering (EHPS), using a high‐voltage traction battery, is found to drastically reduce the consumed energy over a drive cycle by optimal operation of the pump over the driving cycle. Empirical data from a prototype HET with EHPS confirms the simulation results from Dymola. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: The aim of this study was first to optimise and validate a method using an enzyme-mixture to liberate protein- and phosphate-bound thiamin and riboflavin in food by the use of ultrasonication and HPLC, and second to include the quantitation of the vitamin B1 active compound 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)thiamin (HET). The enzyme-mixture consisted of α-amylase, proteinase, and phosphatase. The use of ultrasonication in the enzyme treatment enabled the results for vitamin B1 and B2 to be obtained in 1 day. In consequence of an incomplete release of phosphate-bound thiamin of some of the batches of enzymes used, thiamin was quantitated as the sum of thiaminmonophosphate and thiamin. The vitamin B1 active compound, HET was detected and quantitated separately. The standard deviations for the method were 3.7%, 4.7%, and 13.3% for thiamin, riboflavin, and HET, respectively. The relative bioactivity of HET is similar to the bioactivity of thiamin. In the samples of animal origin the content of HET represented 7–24% of the content of thiamin, while in dried yeast the content of HET was 37% of the content of thiamin. Quantitation of vitamin B1 in food by a post-column derivatisation is recommended to include separate quantitation of thiamin and HET. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The horizontal and vertical vestibulo ocular reflex (VOR) of head tilted (het) mutant mice was compared to C57BL/6 controls. Eye movements were recorded in darkness using a temporarily attached search coil. Contributions of semicircular canal versus otolith organ signals were investigated by providing a canal only (vertical axis) or canal plus otolith organ (horizontal axis) stimulus. In controls, rotations that stimulated only the canals (upright yaw and on tail roll) produced accurate VOR timing during middle frequency rotations at 0.5 Hz (gain 0.27, phase error 6°), and a phase advanced VOR during low frequency rotations at 0.05 Hz (0.05, 115°). In het mutant mice, these rotations produced a highly attenuated VOR response and phase errors at both 0.5 Hz (0.11, 42°) and 0.05 Hz (0.01, 36°). In controls, rotations that stimulated both the otolith organs and semicircular canals (upright roll and on tail yaw) produced higher VOR gains overall than were elicited during vertical axis rotations, with phase accurate VOR at both 0.5 Hz (0.52, 4°) and 0.05 Hz (0.34, 9°). In het mutant mice, these rotations produced a highly attenuated VOR response and phase errors at both 0.5 Hz (0.14, 51°) and 0.05 Hz (0.01, 43°). During constant velocity rotations about an earth horizontal axis, eye velocity bias and modulation were virtually absent in het mutant mice, while robust in controls. Control mice produced compensatory ocular deviations in response to static head tilt, but responses in het mice were weak and inconsistent. These results show that het mice not only lack all aspects of otolith mediated VOR, but also are deficient in canal mediated VOR. Because semicircular canals are normal in het mice, we conclude that central neurons of the canal VOR are dependent on otolith organ signals for normal performance. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Lura Park with surface of 1,280 hectares is located in northern Albania, in the eastern part of the massive mountain Lura Crown. This park has 14 glacial lakes, located at the height of 1350-1720 meters that create a colorful and attractive environment. In winter these lakes are covered by ice. The largest lake is the Great Lake with an area of 32 hectares. But in almost all the lakes the natural balance is broken, as a result of demographic changes of region and usage without any criteria of the vegetation around the lakes. Disposal of inert materials and solid waste, as well as those of liquid in many water environments of Lura, has damaged their appearance and quality. It is appreciated the quality of some lakes of Lura in different points, with microbial parameters in determining the total number of microorganisms (HET) and the presence of coliforms and by comparing them with international norms allowed for surface waters. The results obtained, showed low levels of coliforms in the water lakes, which is within the limits allowed. The greater this contamination was observed during summer, and less in the winter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]