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BPU Kabila, Gedung Iconik Dibangun Hasil Patungan Warga Siap Difungsikan Lagi

Hargo.co.id, GORONTALO – Balai pertemuan umum (BPU) Kabila memiliki nilai historis bagi warga disana. Dari masa ke masa, gedung yang dibangun di era tahun 60an itu terus bermetamorfosa. Jadi gedung pertemuan, bioskop hingga menjadi kantor badan penanggulangan bencana. BPU ini pun sempat ambruk pada 19 Septeber 2008 silam, dan kemudian dibangun kembali menjadi kantor BPBD Bone Bolango. Dan…

[siliconpalms]

Bank Payment Undertaking and Fresh-cut SBLC: Financing Solutions for West African Infrastructure Projects

Investing in infrastructure projects, especially in developing regions like West Africa, presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the need for robust infrastructure to support economic growth and development has never been more critical. However, one of the primary hurdles in financing such large-scale projects is securing the…

[the-broccodile]

Carrot my Mare walker (a creature design of a friend [character designs all by me]). Below are Bilaar the Demivore with her friend Starry the Skyerbranner. (for the sake of the story I can not tell anything more about the characters, I just hope you like them all. Bilaar also has a sketch of herself when she’s older. (Accept for Carrot I did not name any of the other two characters, I might have designed them, but they rightfully belong to my friend [Not on the internet] so yeah, I belive I will use them in my storry with her permission, however I will still have to talk to her about that though I doubt she’d have anthing against a story about them)

[caramelcoffeeaddict]

I just read Bicycle Patrol Unit because I saw it on a rec post. I wanted to ask if you could add a Not Sebastian Friendly tag to the story? Thank you.

why?

I know Sebastian is the antagonist in the fic, and he's an exaggeration of his canon character, but since canon!Sebastian is also an elitist, self-centered jerk that dislikes Kurt, and tries to 'steal' Blaine away from him, and isn't afraid to use unethical methods (e.g. rock salt slushie) to get the things he wants...I don't think my version of him in the fic warrants a "not Sebastian friendly" tag.

yes, canon!Sebastian did apologize for some of the things he said/did, and even helped Blaine with his proposal to Kurt, but that doesn't erase his past or mean that he is completely reformed.

I mean, Dave Karofsky had a better and more thorough redemption than Sebastian did, but you wouldn't ask someone to add a "not Karofsky friendly" tag to a fic where Dave is a bully to Kurt, would you? probably not, because that's just part of his canon character. it happened. it wasn't something the fic author made-up because they personally don't like Dave.

I didn't change Sebastian's character to make him an antagonist. canon made him an antagonist. so why should I add a "not Sebastian friendly" tag to a fic where Sebastian acts like an asshole?

[2ws2ls]

my beautiful girlfriend named 1 main qsj has given me many beautiful kisses(allowed to to survive many unwinnable situations)

[techninja]

How Wetware Computers Are Being Used in Advanced Diagnostics

Wetware Computers: Pioneering the Next Era of Computing

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, wetware computers stand out as a revolutionary innovation that blends biological elements with traditional computing. These cutting-edge systems promise to transform the landscape of computing, offering unparalleled efficiency and capabilities. This article delves deep into the realm of wetware computers, exploring their principles, current advancements, and future implications.

What Are Wetware Computers?

Wetware computers, also referred to as biocomputers or organic computers, incorporate biological materials with conventional hardware. Unlike traditional computers that depend on silicon-based semiconductors, wetware computers use living cells and tissues to execute computational tasks. This synergy of biology and technology unlocks new potential, leveraging the innate complexity and efficiency of biological systems.

Core Components of Wetware Computers

Wetware computers feature several distinct components that set them apart from conventional systems:

Living Cells: The foundation of wetware computers consists of living cells, such as neurons or engineered bacteria, which process information via biochemical reactions.

Biological Circuits: These circuits mimic the functions of electronic circuits, utilizing biological materials to transmit signals and perform logical operations.

Interface Technologies: Advanced interfaces are developed to facilitate communication between biological components and electronic hardware, ensuring smooth integration.

The Mechanisms of Wetware Computing

Biological Processing Units (BPUs)

At the core of wetware computing are biological processing units (BPUs), akin to central processing units (CPUs) in traditional computers. BPUs exploit the natural processing abilities of biological cells to perform complex computations. For instance, neurons can form intricate networks that process information simultaneously, offering significant advantages in speed and efficiency over traditional silicon-based processors.

Biochemical Logic Gates

Biochemical logic gates are crucial elements of wetware computers, operating similarly to electronic logic gates. These gates employ biochemical reactions to execute logical operations such as AND, OR, and NOT. By harnessing these reactions, wetware computers achieve highly efficient and parallel processing capabilities.

Synthetic Biology and Genetic Modification

Progress in synthetic biology and genetic modification has been instrumental in advancing wetware computers. Scientists can now engineer cells to exhibit specific behaviors and responses, tailoring them for particular computational tasks. This customization is essential for creating dependable and scalable wetware systems.

Potential Applications of Wetware Computers

Wetware computers have immense potential across a variety of fields, including:

Medical Research and Healthcare

In medical research, wetware computers can simulate complex biological processes, providing insights into disease mechanisms and potential treatments. In healthcare, these systems could lead to the development of advanced diagnostic tools and personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to the individual’s unique biological profile.

Environmental Monitoring

Wetware computers can be deployed for environmental monitoring, using genetically engineered organisms to detect and respond to pollutants. These biocomputers can offer real-time data on environmental conditions, aiding in pollution management and mitigation.

Neuroscience and Brain-Computer Interfaces

The fusion of biological components with computing paves the way for significant advancements in neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Wetware computers can help develop sophisticated BCIs, enabling direct communication between the human brain and external devices. This technology holds great promise for medical rehabilitation, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with neurological conditions.

Current Progress and Challenges

Advancements in Wetware Computing

Recent advancements in wetware computing have shown the feasibility of integrating biological components with electronic systems. Researchers have successfully created basic biocomputers capable of performing fundamental logical operations and processing information. These milestones highlight the potential of wetware computers to complement and eventually surpass traditional computing technologies.

Challenges and Obstacles

Despite promising progress, wetware computing faces several challenges:

Stability and Reliability: Biological systems are inherently complex and can be unstable. Ensuring the stability and reliability of biocomputers remains a significant challenge.

Scalability: Scaling wetware computing systems to handle more complex and large-scale computations is a critical hurdle.

Ethical Considerations: The use of living organisms in computing raises ethical questions regarding the manipulation of life forms for technological purposes.

The Future Prospects of Wetware Computers

The future of wetware computers is promising, with ongoing research and development aimed at overcoming current limitations and unlocking their full potential. As technology advances, we anticipate several key trends:

Hybrid Computing Models

Wetware computers are likely to complement traditional computing systems, creating hybrid models that leverage the strengths of both. This integration could lead to more efficient and powerful computing solutions, addressing complex problems that are currently beyond our reach.

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Advancements in Synthetic Biology

Continued advancements in synthetic biology will enable the creation of more sophisticated biological components for wetware computers. Improved genetic engineering techniques will allow for greater precision and control, enhancing the performance and reliability of these systems.

Ethical and Regulatory Frameworks

As wetware computing technology advances, the development of robust ethical and regulatory frameworks will be essential. These frameworks will ensure that the use of biological components in computing is conducted responsibly and ethically, addressing concerns related to the manipulation of life forms.

Conclusion

Wetware computers represent a transformative leap in the field of computing, merging the biological and technological worlds in unprecedented ways. The potential applications of this technology are vast, from medical research and healthcare to environmental monitoring and neuroscience. While challenges remain, the continued progress in this area promises to revolutionize the way we approach computation, offering new possibilities and efficiencies.

[beardedmrbean]

After a surge in home energy bills that left many New Jersey residents with costs that have doubled, or more, there have been widespread calls for hearings to hold the state utility commission, the governor and supporters of green energy accountable.

State Sen. Mike Testa, R-Salem, echoed those calls and said on Wednesday that much of the blame goes to Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy’s "Energy Master Plan," launched in 2020.

"New Jersey is already one of the most unaffordable states in the United States of America. Now people are being hit with energy bills that are essentially doubled. And look, I get it that it was a hot July, but it wasn't that hot that your energy bills should have doubled," Testa said.

One constituent apparently told Testa they raised their thermostat four degrees on average this summer in the hopes of saving money but that the cost still somehow increased "significantly."

Homeowners in suburban Morris County vented about the news on a local social media group, according to the Morristown Daily Record, with a Parsippany resident questioning a $782 monthly bill.

"Quite frankly, what I think happened is, via the Murphy Energy Master Plan that I've often called the energy disaster plan, it seemed that the BPU (New Jersey Board of Public Utilities) and the Murphy administration are working in tandem chasing this green energy dream.

"It’s what I call the energy disaster plan. It's a green energy nightmare," he said, adding that BPU officials went so far as to wear windmill pins at public functions amid New Jersey’s kerfuffle over offshore turbines.

In a lengthy statement, BPU acknowledged it had received correspondence from New Jerseyans and offered several potential reasons for the rate hikes.

The board cited increases in generation costs and usage, and it asked customers to contact their utility or the board right away if they find an "anomaly and cannot determine an explanation" A one-time $175 bill credit program is also available, a board spokesperson said.

PJM, the energy transmission company that covers much of the Mid-Atlantic, offered data to Fox News Digital on the matter as well.

PJM research showed electricity demand is likely to increase in the region particularly due to "proliferation of high-demand data centers" and "thermal generators retiring at a rapid pace due to government and private sector policies as well as economics."

Meanwhile, at the federal level, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., fumed at the BPU this week in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, which cited "thousands" of constituents discovering unbearable bill increases.

"Given these alarming reports, I demand that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) hold a public hearing in South Jersey to allow residents to voice their concerns directly to the Board," he wrote, adding the board must also determine whether there is a correlation between the rate hikes and the offshore wind turbine operations in his Cape May district.

Van Drew said New Jersey officials must take the situation seriously, and he dismissed claims that the "unseasonably warm summer" was the only variable.

"We need transparency and accountability from the NJBPU to ensure that the needs and concerns of South Jersey residents are being effectively addressed," he said.

Van Drew previously noted how Danish green power company Ørsted withdrew its windmill plans for the Jersey Shore despite Murphy’s full support and taxpayer funding: "They still couldn't make it."

While Murphy’s office did not return a request for comment, the governor previously praised his Energy Master Plan’s goal of 100% clean energy by 2050 in the Garden State.

"The Energy Master Plan comprehensively addresses New Jersey’s energy system, including electricity generation, transportation and buildings, and their associated greenhouse gas emissions and related air pollutants," he said.

In a statement Tuesday, the Murphy administration highlighted a "Residential Energy Assistance Payment (REAP) Initiative" to provide financial relief to thousands of households, of the same $175 figure cited by BPU.

"Making our state more affordable for New Jersey families has been the top priority since day one," Murphy said in the statement.

State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, D-Perth Amboy, added it is "great to see this resource added to the growing list of support available to residents who need a little extra help in our state."

Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, R-Summit, said price-per-kilowatt hour increases averaged 8.6% in Central Jersey.

"It’s simple economics: When supply drops and demand surges, prices go up," she told Fox News Digital.

"I'm of the belief that Americans are innovative. … The government can't be mandating deadlines at the same time that they're … shutting down natural gas production."

Munoz, who serves on the Budget Committee, said there are likely Democrats who agree the rate hikes are a problem: "That's kind of a silly concept for them to think, like, do they not care that their constituents are the ones that are having to absorb these massive increases in cost?"

Fox News Digital reached out to state Senate President Nick Scutari, D-Clark, for such a perspective.

Citing attempts to make New Jersey vehicle sales 60% electric by 2035, Munoz said there won’t be the proper infrastructure to fulfill the need, regardless of opinions on EVs themselves.

When Testa was asked about other states’ similar green energy endeavors – such as then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo shuttering the Indian Point nuke plant on the Hudson River opposite Haverstraw in 2020 – he expressed relief that crackdowns hadn’t gotten that far at home.

A similar nuclear plant in Lower Alloways Creek Township remains operational, he noted, adding that he is proud to have it and its jobs and generation ability in his district.

Testa said the state’s energy portfolio is 50% natural gas, 40% nuclear and 10% other, which flies in the face of Murphy’s aversion to additional natural gas production.

While some energy experts fear crises arising from nuclear power, such as the 1979 Three Mile Island meltdown in Dauphin County, Pa., Testa said technology has advanced since and that there are also small modular nuclear reactors similar to those on submarines that could generate safe, clean energy inland at low cost.

"By the way, we’re positive that those don’t kill whales," he said.

[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from the Associated Press (AP):

New Jersey hit the pause button Wednesday on an offshore wind energy project that is having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities granted Leading Light Wind a pause on its project through Dec. 20 while its developers seek a source for the crucial components.

The project, from Chicago-based Invenergy and New York-based energyRE, would be built 40 miles (65 kilometers) off Long Beach Island and would consist of up to 100 turbines, enough to power 1 million homes.

Leading Light was one of two projects that the state utilities board chose in January. But just three weeks after that approval, one of three major turbine manufacturers, GE Vernova, said it would not announce the kind of turbine Invenergy planned to use in the Leading Light Project, according to the filing with the utilities board.

A turbine made by manufacturer Vestas was deemed unsuitable for the project, and the lone remaining manufacturer, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, told Invenergy in June that it was substantially increasing the cost of its turbine offering, Invenergy said.

That left the project without a turbine supplier.

“The stay enables continued discussions with the BPU and supply chain partners regarding the industry-wide market shifts,” Invenergy said in a statement. “We will continue to advance project development activities during this time.”

Christine Guhl-Sadovy, president of the utilities board, said the delay will help the project move forward.

“We are committed in New Jersey to our offshore wind goals,” she said. “This action will allow Invenergy to find a suitable wind turbine supplier. We look forward to delivering on the project that will help grow our clean energy workforce and contribute to clean energy generation for the state.”

The delay was the latest setback for offshore wind in New Jersey. The industry is advancing in fits and starts along the U.S. East Coast.

[paulyhedral]

Miles Skipsworth Lore, Volume 1

Miles attended the School of Hard Knocks as a pup, graduating top of his class.

Miles was accepted to BPU and majored in Emotional Support, with minors in Hole Dig and Relaxation.

Miles was a star athlete on the BPU track and field team, which netted him a big scholarship.

Miles has open warrants in 10 different states under several pseudonyms.

Miles holds wild parties with all the neighborhood pets while CJ and I are at work. He gets very very crunk on catnip but expertly hides his stash from us.

Miles is the fastest dog there ever was. If anyone runs faster than him no they didn't.

Miles dreams of being a Garbage Truck Dog (like a dalmatian on a fire truck)

[osrphotography]

ZK-BPU [CAC CA-28 Ceres B] on display at MoTaT.

New to CAC as the demonstrator for the type (msn CA-28-4) in 195x it was given the c/r VH-CED and remained with them until 1959.

It was purchased by Aerial Farming (NZ) Ltd of Palmerston North and given the c/r ZK-BPU. According to KiwiFlyer Magazine, it was the first Ceres to be imported here.

It was sold to James Aviation Ltd and on 13/02/1970 it was damaged at a rural airstrip whose location is disputed*.

As a result, it was donated to MoTaT in 'as is' condition before being lovingly restored.

It wears James Aviation livery, and during its tenure with James Aviation, it was modified to a Ceres C.

The CAC CA-28 Ceres is a modified version of the Wirraway, which was derived from the North American NA-74 and makes it a distant cousin of the Texan/Harvard/SNJ.

*The WONZ forum gives it as being damaged at Korima, another website gives it as Tokorimu. Neither of these two places seems to exist however.

[cavewolf]

added some bpu for my nouveau . i like the kit a lot actually

[the-broccodile]

Page thee and four of the comic beta, these pages all 1-4 are simply test pages in order to find an artstyle that works, I belive I’ll put in more detail, I wan’t the pages to look nicer, however I don’t really know how to work out the backgrounds. I’ve tried using outlines and even some that are thinner and softer but they just make everithing so chaotic so I’ll just look out more with the lineless style for the backgrounds, it will be difficult to do more detailed stuff but when I get used to it maybe it will be easier than using outlines...  Maybe I’ll redo Noras character design a bit as well when I get to the real Comic I’ll also play arround with the way the text bubbles look, I’ll still write everything myself but I’ll likely change the shape of the bubble, make them less angles and more fitting, I’ll line up the writing better and make it thinner and better readable. I’ll take out the signature on the bottom right and the comic name on the bottom left, I belive this is unnessisary... I’ll likely add more shading, but not close to as detailed as in action shots. Also gotta play arround with the background colours more, theire so bland... I mean I guess theire supposed to be bland for especialy the first  area, but well... it will be all nicer looking once they leave the forrest. Not sure if I’ll to the whole first chapeter as a beta and then normal or if I’ll only do a few pages and redraw thouse, probably the ladder. I especially have to work on the mein character, currently she is the blandest character I have and one of the onlys with out an actual personalety written out for them... that’s not a good approach of mine hehe...

[degibusdesigns]

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