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The Gulf of Finland is the easternmost arm of the Baltic Sea. It extends between Finland and Estonia all the way to Saint Petersburg in Russia, where the river Neva drains into it. Other major cities around the gulf include Tallinn; the eastern parts of the Gulf of Finland belong to Russia, some of Russia's most important oil harbours are located farthest in, near Saint Petersburg. As the seaway to Saint Petersburg, the Gulf of Finland has been and continues to be of considerable strategic importance to Russia; some of the environmental problems affecting the Baltic Sea are at their most pronounced in the shallow gulf. The gulf has an area of 30,000 km2; the length is 400 km and the width varies from 70 km near the entrance to 130 km on the meridian of Moshchny Island. The gulf is shallow, with the depth decreasing from the entrance to the gulf to the continent; the sharpest change occurs near Narva-Jõesuu, why this place is called the Narva wall. The average depth is 38 m with the maximum of 100 m.
The depth of the Neva Bay is less than 6 metres. Because of the large influx of fresh water from rivers from the Neva River, the gulf water has low salinity – between 0.2 and 5.8 ‰ at the surface and 0.3–8.5 ‰ near the bottom. The average water temperature is close to 0 °C in winter. Parts of the gulf can freeze from late November to late April. Complete freezing occurs by late January, it may not occur in mild winters. Frequent strong western winds surges of water and floods; the northern coast of the gulf is high and winding, with abundant small bays and skerries, but only a few large bays and peninsulas. The coast is sloping; the southern shores are smooth and shallow, but along the entire coast runs a limestone escarpment, the Baltic Klint, with a height up to 55 m. In the east, the gulf ends with Neva Bay; the gulf contains numerous banks and islands. The largest include Kotlin Island with the city of Kronstadt, Beryozovye Islands, Lisiy Island, Maly Vysotsky Island with the nearby city of Vysotsk, Moshtchny, Bolshoy Tyuters, Naissaar, Kimitoön, Kökar, Pakri Islands and others.
Starting in 1700, Russia constructed nineteen artificial islands with fortresses in the gulf. They aimed to defend Russia from maritime attacks in the context of the Great Northern War of 1700–1721; such fortresses include Fort Alexander, Krasnaya Gorka, Ino and Kronshlot. The largest rivers flowing into the gulf are the Neva, the Narva, the Kymi. Keila, Pirita, Jägala, Luga and Kovashi flow into the gulf from the south. From the north flow the Sestra River, Porvoo and several other small rivers; the Saimaa Canal connects the gulf with the Saimaa lake. The International Hydrographic Organization defines the western limit of the Gulf of Finland as a line running from Spithami, in Estonia, through the Estonian island of Osmussaar from SE to NW and on to the SW extremity of Hanko Peninsula in Finland; the modern depression can be traced to the incision of large rivers during the Cenozoic prior to the Quaternary glaciation. These rivers eroded the sedimentary strata above the Fennoscandian Shield. In particular the eroded material was made up of Cambrian-aged claystone and sandtone.
As erosion progressed, the rivers encountered harder layers of Ordovician-aged limestone, leading to the formation of the cliffs of Baltic Klint in northern Estonia and Ingria. Subsequently the depression was somewhat reshaped by glacier activities, its retreat formed the Littorina Sea, whose water level was some 7–9 metres higher than the present level of the Baltic Sea. Some 4,000 years ago the sea receded and shoals in the gulf have become its islands. Uplifting of the Baltic Shield skewed the surface of the gulf; the climate in the area is humid continental climate, characterized by temperate to hot summers and cold severe winters with regular precipitation. The vegetation is dominated by a mixture of coniferous and deciduous forests and treeless coastal meadows and cliffs; the major forest trees are pine, birch, rowan, aspen and gray alder. In the far eastern part of the gulf vegetation of the marshy areas consists of bulrush and reeds, as well as aquatic plants, such as white and yellow waterlilies and acute sedge.
Aquatic plants in the shallow waters of the gulf include Ruppia and spiny naiad. Fish species of the gulf include Atlantic salmon, viviparous eelpout, belica, European chub, common minnow, silver bream, common dace, Crucian carp, European smelt, common rudd, brown trout, pipefish, perch, lumpsucker, lamprey, garfish, common whitefish, common bream, orfe, northern pike, spined loach, Baltic
The 2012 United States Senate election in North Dakota took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the 2012 U. S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic-NPL U. S. Senator Kent Conrad decided to retire instead of running for re-election to a fifth term. Though each party endorses a single candidate in state political conventions in the spring, North Dakota determines actual ballot access for the general election in a statewide primary election, held June 12, 2012. Former Democratic-NPL Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp ran for and won the open seat in a close-fought victory over Republican Rick Berg, North Dakota's sole U. S. Representative, by a margin of 0.9%. Heitkamp outperformed President Obama by 18.7%, who lost North Dakota by 19.6% in the concurrent presidential election. As of 2020, this is the last time a Democrat was elected to Congress or won a statewide election in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party held their state convention March 16–18, 2012, in Grand Forks. Former state attorney general and 2000 Democratic gubernatorial nominee Heidi Heitkamp was uncontested in seeking the official party nomination and was the only member of the party elected to appear on the state primary ballot. Heidi Heitkamp, former attorney general of North Dakota and nominee for Governor of North Dakota in 2000 Thomas Potter, Presbyterian pastor and former professor of finance at UND Kent Conrad, incumbent U. S. Senator Pam Gulleson, former state representative and former chief of staff and former state director for former senator Byron Dorgan Kristin Hedger, nominee for North Dakota Secretary of State in 2006 Joel Heitkamp, brother of Heidi Heitkamp, radio personality and former state senator Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union and former North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Tim Mathern, state senator and nominee for governor in 2008 Earl Pomeroy, former U.
S. Representative Tracy Potter, state senator and nominee for the U. S. Senate in 2010 Tim Purdon, U. S. Attorney Jasper Schneider, USDA rural development State Director Mac Schneider, state senator Ryan Taylor, Minority Leader of the North Dakota Senate North Dakota Republicans endorsed U. S. Representative Rick Berg at their convention, though general election ballot access is determined by a statewide primary election held on June 12, 2012. In contrast to state political tradition, declared candidate Duane Sand did not seek the party endorsement, trying instead to defeat Berg on the June primary ballot. Rick Berg, U. S. Representative Duane Sand, former North and South Dakota Director for Americans for Prosperity Al Carlson, North Dakota state house majority leader Tony Clark, state public service commissioner Kevin Cramer, state public service commissioner Jack Dalrymple, North Dakota governor and 1992 Republican nominee for U. S. Senate Cory Fong, state tax commissioner Shane Goettle, U. S. Senator John Hoeven's state director Tony Grindberg, state senator Bob Harms, North Dakota Republican Party treasurer Brian Kalk, state public service commissioner Kim Koppelman, state representative Ed Schafer, former U.
S. agriculture secretary and former North Dakota governor Kelly Schmidt, North Dakota treasurer Wayne Stenehjem, North Dakota attorney general John Warford, mayor of Bismarck Drew Wrigley, North Dakota lieutenant governor Rick Berg, U. S. Representative Heidi Heitkamp, former attorney general of North Dakota and nominee for governor in 2000 Bill Kiefer, businessman Complete video of debate, October 15, 2012 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 25, 2012 - C-SPAN In early October 2012, Crossroads GPS announced that it would launch a $16 million advertising buy in national races, of which four were this and three other Senate elections. 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota 2012 North Dakota gubernatorial election North Dakota Secretary of State Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the IssuesOfficial campaign websites Rick Berg for U. S. Senate Heidi Heitkamp for U.
Samite was a luxurious and heavy silk fabric worn in the Middle Ages, of a twill-type weave including gold or silver thread. The word was derived from Old French samit, from medieval Latin samitum, examitum deriving from the Byzantine Greek ἑξάμιτον hexamiton "six threads" interpreted as indicating the use of six yarns in the warp. Samite is still used in ecclesiastical robes, ornamental fabrics, interior decoration. Structurally, samite is a weft-faced compound twill, plain or figured, in which the main warp threads are hidden on both sides of the fabric by the floats of the ground and patterning wefts, with only the binding warps visible. By the medieval period, the term samite was applied to any rich, heavy silk material which had a satin-like gloss, indeed "satin" began as a term for lustrous samite. Fragments of samite have been discovered at many locations along the Silk Road, are associated with Sassanid Persia. Samite was "arguably the most important" silk weave of Byzantium, from the 9th century Byzantine silks entered Europe via the Italian trading ports.
Vikings, connected through their direct trade routes with Constantinople, were buried in samite embroidered with silver-wound threads in the tenth century. Silk weaving itself was established in Lucca and Venice in the 12th and 13th centuries, the statutes of the silk-weaving guilds in Venice distinguished sammet weavers from weavers of other types of silk cloth; the Crusades brought Europeans into direct contact with the Islamic world, other sources of samite, as well as other Eastern luxuries. A samite saddle-cloth known in the West as the Suaire de St-Josse, now in the Musée du Louvre, was woven in eastern Iran, some time before 961, when Abu Mansur Bakhtegin, for whom it was woven, died. At the time of the First Crusade, samite needed to be explained to a Western audience, as in the eye-witness Chanson d'Antioche: Very he took a translator and a large dromedary loaded with silver cloth, called "samite" in our language, he sent them to our fine, brave men... The Fourth Crusade brought riches unknown in the West to the crusaders who sacked Constantinople in 1204, described by Villehardouin: "The booty gained was so great that none could tell you the end of it: gold and silver, vessels and precious stones, samite, cloth of silk..."
Samite was a royal tissue: in the 1250s it features among the clothing of fitting status provided for the innovative and style-conscious English king Henry III, his family, his attendants. For those of royal blood there were mantles of samite and cloth of gold. Samite itself might be interwoven with threads wrapped in gold foil, it could be further enriched by being over-embroidered: in Chrétien de Troyes' Perceval, the Story of the Grail "On the altar, I assure you, there lay a slain knight. Over him was spread a rich, dyed samite cloth, embroidered with many golden flowers, before him burned a single candle, no more, no less." In manuscript illuminations, modern readers interpret rich figurative designs as embroidered, but Linnet Kestrel points out that they could be painted, illustrates a samite bishop's mitre painted in grisaille in the Cleveland Museum of Art. According to the Louvre the most famous example of painted silk, the Parement of Narbonne, despite being a royal commission, was only made on "fluted silk imitating samite".
In the wrong hands, samite could threaten the outward marks of social stability. Embroidered red samite cope from 1270 Samite robe 8th-11th century CE Aga Khan Museum Child's coat Sogdian samite silk, 8th century, Pritzer collection, Chicago Sogdian samite silk child's coat 8th century Textile samples from New York's Samite fragment from, with pattern in weave


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UPA pursuing dangerous approach towards naxal violence: Advani
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, Apr 15 (UNI) Terming the UPA government's ''soft approach'' towards Nepalese insurgent groups ''dangerous,'' senior BJP leader L K Advani today said such a policy was not only detrimental to the neighbouring country but also India's own fight against naxalism along the ''Red corridor'' from Bihar to Karnataka.
Expressing deep disappointment over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's failure to mention the known link existing between Maoist insurgents in Nepal and various naxal outfits in India, Mr Advani, who was the Home Minister in the NDA government, charged that the UPA government had changed the policy of handling the naxal violence in a concerted manner and was treating it as a ''state subject.'' ''The result was the Congress-ruled Andhra Pradesh was allowed to lift the ban on People's War Group, the most lethal among the various naxal groups. The State Government invited these groups for talks without insisting on laying down of arms by their cadres,'' he said, adding that ''not only had the talks failed but the government's pusillanimity only served to embolden the naxals.'' Mr Advani said not withstanding the brave words of the Prime Minister that the challenge of terrorism must be faced squarely and resolutely by all shades of political opinion, it sounded ''hollow and hypocritical in the context of Congress Party and the Communists passing an unanimous resolution in Kerala Assembly seeking the release of kingpin of 1998 Coimbatore bomb blasts, in which 58 innocent lives were lost.
''I would like to ask Dr Singh if this indeed he meant when he said there can be no political compromise with terror. Is this no being inch conceded or no compassion shown?'' he said.
The BJP leader said that Dr Singh's 'eloquent silence' on the issue of massive illegal migration from Bangladesh into Asom and other North-Eastern states ''was also surprising.'' ''The Supreme Court had declared the IMDT Act as unconstitutional but the Government was bringing it back through the backdoor just to save its vote bank,'' Mr Advani claimed, adding that it was 'doubtful' if the Prime Minister had raised the issue of illegal migration from Bangladesh during Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia's recent visit to Delhi.
Referring to factional political killings in Rayalseema region.
which claimed the lives of six MLAs including that of former state minister Peritala Ravi, he said murders and extortions had become the orders of the day in Anantapur.
''I strongly urge the poltical parties in the region -- the Congress and the TDP to work together to rid the region of factional violence,'' he said, adding that in a democracy, ''political competition cannot be allowed to degenerate into violent poltical confrontation.'' UNI MCN VD KP1633

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New Mexico hero who saved girl says he's illegal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The man who chased down a suspected child abductor and saved a 6-year-old girl from what could have been a horrible fate was honored as a hero Friday. But he is also gaining a new kind of celebrity: as a poster child of sorts for immigration rights in state and national immigration debates.
Antonio Diaz Chacon, 23, is married to an American and has been in the country for four years. But Chacon says he abandoned attempts to get legal residency because the process was difficult and expensive.
Diaz Chacon revealed his immigration status to Univision this week and confirmed to The Associated Press that he is illegal, prompting chatter on the Internet and social networking sites that his case underscored immigrant rights positions in two ongoing political debates.
Some argue he is an example of the kind of immigrant the federal government will now largely leave alone. The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that deportations would focus on criminals.
"As exceptional as his story is," said Christina Parker, a spokeswoman for Border Network for Human Rights in El Paso, "it points to the fact that most undocumented immigrants living in the United States are not criminals. He's more than not a criminal now. He's a hero."
Others used it to blast New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez's ongoing attempts to repeal a state law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain a driver's license. The governor has put the repeal, which was defeated in the regular session earlier this year, on the agenda for a September special session.
"Most are just working to support their families, and to take away their driver's license would be detrimental to that," Parker said.
Diaz Chacon's status didn't play a role in Albuquerque's decision to honor his bravery. Mayor Richard Berry declared Friday as Antonio Diaz Chacon Day in Albuquerque and held an afternoon ceremony where he presented Diaz Chacon a Spanish-language plaque recognizing his bravery in jumping in his pickup and chasing the suspect until he crashed into a light pole. Diaz Chacon then rescued the girl as the driver of the disabled van ran into the desert. The suspect was arrested later by police.
Diaz Chacon, with his wife and two daughters, was all smiles at the ceremony, which was also attended by the officers who eventually arrested accused kidnapper Phillip Garcia, 29.
"He says he is really happy and content and there's no larger words for it," his wife Martha, who was translating from Spanish for him, said. "It is a real large happiness."
Asked in a telephone interview with the AP Thursday what would be the best reward for his actions, he said he had already gotten it: a thank you letter from the little girl.
In deciding to hold the ceremony, city officials said the question of Diaz Chacon's immigration status never even came up. Nor was it mentioned at the event.
"Today's proclamation for Mr. Diaz Chacon is to celebrate the heroic actions that he demonstrated when he saved the life of a 6-year-old girl in danger," the mayor's spokesman, Chris Ramirez, said in a statement. "Mayor Berry is proud of Mr. Diaz Chacon's actions and joins the community in honoring his heroism."
The governor's office said its position was unchanged and accused "special interest groups shamefully exploiting this man, who may or may not be here illegally, to further their cause."
In a statement, the governor also cited "a litany of well-documented cases of this policy that put the public at risk, one of which occurred literally a few blocks away at a Denny's restaurant in 2009 when gang members from El Salvador who had driver's licenses committed a murder."
Marcela Diaz, with the Santa Fe-based Somos Un Pueblo Unido, said the larger question was the fact that Diaz Chacon could acknowledge to being illegal in New Mexico without fear of being deported, but the same might not be the case in other states.
"The question I would ask is, 'Would this have played out the same way if we were in Arizona, or Georgia or Alabama?'" she asked.
For his part, Diaz Chacon isn't worried and said he doesn't regret saving the girl.
"I'm not worried. Why should I?" he said. "It's not like I committed a murder or a felony."

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I threw a baby shower for my friend Jessica this past weekend. We did kind of a birdie theme (which her mom did with the decor), and for the activity we made hair bows!
Jessica's sweet mom did an amazing job on the decorations!
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June 10, 2022
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to announce Mati Felderman has been promoted to director of marketing and communications, according to Erick Larson, president and CEO for HRMC.
In her new role, Felderman will be responsible for planning, development, implementation and evaluation of marketing, image and public awareness for HRMC. She will also manage media, employee, community and provider relations relative to HRMC’s mission, vision and values.
Felderman has served as administrative assistant/physician services coordinator at HRMC for four years, representing the administrative team through interactions with leadership, board, medical staff and the community. She’s also been the first contact for physician recruitment, provider credentialing and privileging. She will take on her new role while helping to ensure a smooth transition in the administration support office.
“Mati possesses a clear understanding of the HRMC strategic initiatives and consistently strives to provide insight and assistance in creating positive experiences for our employees and consumers,” said Larson. “Her broad knowledge of HRMC through her role in administration, paired with her education and commitment to the HRMC core values will serve her well as director of marketing and communications.”
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Business Administration from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Felderman began her career in the non-profit sector as a development manager for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Rapid City.
“I am excited to take on this new challenge in my career,” said Felderman. “I look forward to connecting the communities we serve to the excellent care team and services we provide at HRMC.”
Felderman and her husband, Chad who is CEO/General Manager for Dakota Energy, live on their family farm south of Doland and have two sons, Noah and Jaxson.
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Our news cycle moves so fast that to bring up the Indiana RFRA law might already seem like yesterday’s news. Some readers already feel like saying, “C’mon, man. That is so last week.” Nevertheless, before the country moves on to its next diversion, I think it would be good for us to think about the meaning of last week’s dust-up over religious liberty.
For starters, last week was more than a “dust-up” to those of us who belong to the religious minority known as evangelicalism. It wasn’t the apocalypse. Nor was it even worthy to be mentioned in the same breath as what happened to our brothers and sisters in Kenya. Still, it was a signal moment in our national life. It was a moment that revealed how profoundly this country has changed in its attitudes about homosexuality, how out-of-step evangelicals are with the new sexual orthodoxy, and how willing many Americans are to punish evangelicals for their transgressive beliefs.


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A rather luscious sandwich
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And so the hot weather with 35+ degrees continues. Since the only time of day that is relatively cool is in the morning we were up early and ready to leave at 8am. The temperature at this time is warm, but coolish. It’s lovely speeding along the cycle way at a time of day that is calm and clear. It appears that we’re never going to escape the heat over these days so it is best to manage it by leaving early and arriving early as the heat really builds up after midday.
Leaving Linz turned out to be easy so we could not figure out why the instructions were so difficult to get to the hotel. After crossing over to the north side we cycled through a vegetated and wet area by the river before turning inland for a while passing through small towns. After we rejoined the river we had a long stretch where we were right by the river on a stop bank which was completely open with little to see except water one side and forest the other. There were no towns and all we saw were cyclists and fishermen.
At Mittelkirchen we turned inland
A weaving loom at the Celtic village
The weaving room showed spun wool fibre with natural dyes and upright looms with weights to keep the warp tight.
again biking through cropping country until we reached Lehen where we visited the site of a 2700 year old archaeological Celtic village. The site was found in 1980 and it took 10 years to excavate. This was well worth the token we paid to visit as it showed Celtic life with a reconstructed village. Everything was made of wood or locally sourced vegetation. It is quite amazing how primitive but also ingenious it was to make so much in wood with metal and stonework being used where required. What was interesting is how long humans lived like this before discovering easier ways to live. We still see the same lifestyles in some countries.
At Dornach we stopped for lunch at a Restaurant where we had an amazing sandwich of brown bread with a variety of meats and pickles. It was quite a picture to look at.
Finally after 60kms we reached Grein where we had to fill in time until 5pm when we’d be picked up and transported to our accommodation. In the meantime we had a beer and visited the Old Town. Karilyn and I visited a theatre dating back to 1761. It was fascinating. It is
The palace grotto showing designs made only of pebbles
Every design shown here is made by placing small rounded river pebbles in lines and colour to define the design. It's amazing since at a distance it doesn't look like stones
a small version of what our current Opera Houses look like – or at least until the latest modern versions arrived. It is the oldest continuously operating theatre in Austria and the building also contains the local museum filled with artifacts and photos of Grein.
We then went and visited the palace on the hill. This was also well worth the visit as it has features I haven’t seen before. It is three stories high and based around an inner courtyard with fountains and lovely hanging plants. On each level the access over the courtyard is lined with dozens of deer heads with large horns. By the number there, there was a powerful amount of hunting done by royalty. It is the oldest residential palace in Austria and was built around 1500. The Prince who owns it still lives there. The most fascinating part of the palace is down below ground where there is a grotto and the entire area (walls, ceiling and floor) is decorated with river pebbles in distinctive designs.
Finally at 5pm we were picked up by our guesthouse van to take us up the hill to the spa town of Bad Kreuzen. It is
The palace verandah with dozens of antlers
The palace courtyard is surrounded by passage ways lined with animal heads
6km from Grein and we were very pleased not to be biking up to it with the temp at 35 degrees. It is a lovely spot and our accommodation was very good despite the infernal wasps and rooms that are too warm and impossible to cool. Our meal and service was also excellent.
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KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — Three local mayors in Kershaw County are breaking the proverbial glass ceiling.
Mayors Melissa Emmons of Elgin, Alfred Mae Drakeford of Camden and Susan Holley of Bethune all stood side-by-side on Tuesday to honor the accomplishment during Women's History Month.
The three Mayors, all of which are female, enjoyed the moment, saying this is the first time it's happened in Kershaw County.
"We know we can get the job done and all we want is the opportunity to do it," said Camden Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford."
"When we all work together, we get a lot more done," said Bethune Mayor Susan Holley.
"We are all pulling for each other," Drakeford added. "We are not working against each other."
They are hoping younger women will appreciate and aspire to lead, as well.
"You know, we've made history, and I love being a part of history, but I hope I've influenced a life, and they will pursue their dreams," Elgin Mayor Melissa Emmons said.
On the flip side, Drakeford said she has felt and seen inspiration from students in the area.
"To meet these kids and be a role model for these kids, it's a win," Drakeford said. "I go and visit schools and speak, and they run up and grab my leg, and that is the best part, a feeling money can't buy."
The three mayors have several different goals for their municipalities, but there is one common goal.
"Growth," Drakeford said. "You know, I really want this to be the place where folk wanna come live, work and play."
Mayor Holley had one final message for any women considering a similar role.
"Even though you have a lot of support going on behind you and people cheering for you, there's always that little seed of doubt on your mind ... Just go for it," Holley said.


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Province of La Spezia
| Piazza Medaglie d’Oro
19121 La Spezia SP
La Spezia, La Spezia, Liguria
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
(Rome-) Pisa-La Spezia-Genoa
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from Genova Piazza Principe
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19122 La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Italy
Pisa Centrale railway st, Massa Centro railway st, Genova Brignole railway st, Corniglia, Carrara‑Avenza railway station
La Spezia Centrale railway station is the main station of La Spezia, situated in the Piazza Medaglie d’Oro in the city centre.
La Spezia Centrale railway station Wikipedia
It is the largest of four stations in the municipal area (there are also passenger stations at La Spezia Migliarina and Ca' di Boschetti and a goods station (La Spezia Marittima) inside the port of La Spezia). The station is located on the line from Genoa to Pisa, which runs along the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is also the terminus of the Pontremolese railway to Parma. It has four platforms.
The station was inaugurated in 1887, replacing the Valdellora station that had served La Spezia since the railway was extended there from Massa on 4 August 1864. Valdellora station became a goods yard. The new Centrale railway station meant that the new neighborhood of Umbertino, then under construction, became the centre of La Spezia.


Wood encouragement policy good for the community and planet*
Local, state and national governments around the world are working hard to find ways to help tackle climate change. Local governments in particular are often leading the way with energy saving and green building. Building with responsibly sourced wood can help meet climate change targets as well as bringing other benefits like increased speed of construction and exceptional thermal insulation properties, meaning buildings consume less energy.
Trees remove carbon from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis and store it as biomass, mostly wood. Planting more trees will therefore absorb more carbon and help reduce the impact of emissions. Additionally, when responsibly sourced wood is used as a building material or to create long-lasting products, those items become a carbon store – they lock carbon out of the atmosphere.
Using wood as a building material also means that the use of much more carbon-intensive and non-renewable materials like concrete and steel can be reduced.
For example, one study identified that the total energy consumption in the manufacturing of steel beams is two to three times higher, and the use of fossil fuels is six to 12 times higher, than manufacturing timber beams.
The Library at the Dock in Melbourne is Australia’s first six star Green Star council-owned building constructed from modern engineered mass timber. One thousand cubic metres of European spruce significantly reduce the building’s carbon footprint. Amazingly, the building stores 250 tonnes of carbon in its wood helping tackle climate change by keeping it out of the atmosphere.
Since December 2014 two regional councils and six local councils have implemented Wood Encouragement Policies for public buildings. However, the adoption of Wood Encouragement Policies is occurring all over the world and some examples include Rotorua District Council in New Zealand, Hackney Council in London, British Columbia in Canada, plus councils in Finland, France and the Netherlands.
A Wood Encouragement Policy requires responsibly sourced wood to be considered, where feasible, as the primary construction material in all new-build and refurbishment projects. This is usually limited to public sector buildings but could be applied across residential and commercial projects.
At the National General Assembly of Local Government in June this year the following motion was approved: “That this National Assembly support the use and promotion of timber products by Local Government across Australia, using a policy similar to the Wood Encouragement Policy developed by Latrobe City Council.”
Councils have an opportunity to lead in the use of wood, which is the only renewable building material we have available which also stores carbon. In fact 50 percent of the dry weight of wood is carbon and its use substitutes for more carbon intensive materials like steel and concrete. Wood has proven health and wellbeing benefits when used in workplaces, aged care facilities and educational settings. It is also cost effective and quick to construct.
There is a growing understanding in many countries that using wood for local government offices and public buildings such as schools, hospitals, libraries, and police stations has considerable environmental outcomes. Have you considered a wood encouragement policy? For more information visit MakeItWood.org
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With tick season approaching, take heed: a meat allergy is the surprising and dangerous side effect of a Lone Star Tick bite.
The dangers of tick bites are well-known to people near wooded or rural areas, most significantly due to the spread of Lyme disease. However, there’s a new tick problem on the rise, and it’s not something you would typically expect from a bug bite.
Scientists have found that a bite from a Lone Star Tick can infect people with a potentially deadly sensitivity to red meat. Even if a person has been grilling and eating steaks their whole life, the Lone Star Tick bite takes meat off the menu. (The podcast RadioLab presents a tale of one devoted steak-lover’s realization that she was suddenly allergic to meat.) The symptoms after consuming beef, pork, or gelatin with this allergy can range from hives, swollen lips and throat, and itching, to vomiting, diarrhea, and life-threatening heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing problems.
The Lone Star Tick, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is found throughout the Southeastern and Eastern U.S., and is “a very aggressive tick that bites humans. The adult female is distinguished by a white dot or “lone star” on her back. Lone star tick saliva can be irritating; redness and discomfort at a bite site does not necessarily indicate an infection. The nymph and adult females most frequently bite humans and transmit disease.”
This is especially important to know right now, since 2017 is shaping up to be an especially bad year for lyme disease and tick bites thanks to deer overpopulation.
It works like this: After the Lone Star Tick bites a person, their immune system flags the saliva and fluids from the bite, which contain the carbohydrate “alpha-gal” as an enemy invader. The tick has this in its saliva from a previous blood meal, probably a deer. The blood combines with another organism in the tick’s saliva to cause this reaction and subsequent allergy in the human body to alpha gal.
The problem is that the carbohydrate alpha-gal is present in beef, pork, gelatin (and many other medical substances such as IV fluid replacements, blood thinners, and replacement heart valves.) Once a person is bitten, their body sees all of these alpha-gal containing foods, fluids, and medical devices as enemy invaders too, and begins to attack the body to get rid of them if they are consumed or injected.
“We know at this point that there are over 3,500 cases,” Dr. Scott Commins, an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics in the division of rheumatology, allergy & immunology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, told Today. “I think there are many more.”
At UNC alone, 350 patients are now suffering from alpha-gal syndrome, and there are more cases cropping up throughout Georgia and Kentucky. Commins estimates that in many of the areas where the lone star tick lives, 1 to 5 percent will develop it, Today reports. The Lone Star tick can be found in the U.S. from Texas to Iowa, all the way up to New England. The meat allergy is also transferred by the castor bean tick in Europe, and the paralysis tick in Australia.
Resarch is ongoing, but there is also a substantial concern that some people may not even realize they have developed the allergy. Even if they have a reaction, they may just think they’ve been hit with common stomach cramping or food poisoning. It’s even more difficult because the reaction often doesn’t occur until three to six hours after consuming meat.
After all, if a person had never heard of alpha-gal syndrome, who would guess that they were suddenly allergic to red meat?
There is currently no cure, though some people seem to recover over time if they are not bitten again. For now, you can protect yourself by taking precautions to prevent tick bites while you’re in the woods, such as covering up exposed skin and staying on trail—ticks hang out on leaves and in high grass and wait for you to bump right into them, so staying out of heavy brush will help.
If you are bitten by a Lone Star tick (remember, females have that white marking on their back, but males do not), keep in mind: you should probably get tested for alpha-gal before you grab your next burger.

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EAGAN, Minn., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northwest Airlines(OTC: NWACQ) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement on anew contract with its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association(ALPA).
The agreement, which is subject to approval by the union's master executive council and by Northwest's ALPA-represented employees, includes
Northwest said that it was pleased to reach the tentative agreement with ALPA.
Currently, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents Northwest's ground employees, is presenting the company's contract settlement proposal to its members for ratification. On March 1, the Professional Flight Attendants Association (PFAA) and Northwest announced that the parties had reached a tentative agreement on anew contract.
To date, permanent wage and benefit reduction agreements have been ratified by Northwest employees represented by the Aircraft Technical Support Association (ATSA), the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), and the Northwest Airlines Meteorologists Association (NAMA). In addition, two rounds of salaried and management employee pay and benefit cuts have been implemented and the needed aircraft maintenance employee labor cost savings have been achieved.
Northwest remains focused on its plan to realize
Northwest Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline with hubs at Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam, and approximately 1,200 daily departures. Northwest is a member of SkyTeam, an airline alliance that offers customers one of the world's most extensive global networks. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in excess of 160 countries on six continents.
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Michael Campbell got an overwhelming reponse from clients to his email reassuring them about his company's best practices.
During my monthly calls to industry association executives to gather news for the magazine, newsletter, blog and social media posts, I always look forward to talking to Dave Shaw because his motor is always running.
Dave is always off to some Florida industry association meeting, show, conference, or to Tallahassee to lobby the legislature on behalf of the state’s operators. Dave is the affiliate manager for Olympus Limousines (New Port Richey), a member of the NLA board of directors, vice president of the West Florida Livery Association, and secretary of the Florida Limousine Association. I have also bumped into Dave in Orlando attending Greater Orlando Limousine Association meetings. Like I said, Dave gets around.
So when we chatted this week, Dave told me about his recent 50th wedding anniversary trip to New York City and his experiences with all sorts of transportation providers, including: Uber, cabs, stretch limo, Super Shuttle, black car service — pretty much every diverse mode of four-wheeled transportation except a carriage ride around Central Park. Oh, I didn’t mention that Dave and his wife biked around the park and the riverfront. He said no incidents happened so that’s always good news in a city where bicycles and vehicles generally don’t mix very well.
Overall, Dave said his rides were fine, except he noted that some drivers were not up to the chauffeur dress standards that he expects from professionals. Maybe it was the hot weather. Still, Dave noticed, and that means other clients would notice as well. For those of you who don’t know, Uber drivers are licensed in New York City, so Dave wasn’t giving comfort to the enemy. In fact, Dave is on the forefront of the battle in Florida fighting illegal TNCs in his Tampa Bay region and throughout the state.
The point in recapping Dave’s transportation experiences is that it gave him a first-hand “recon” experience on the quality and levels of service by others in the transportation industry. And that’s always beneficial to gauge first-hand how your own company stacks up against competition and innovators. Something to think about.
Related Topics: chauffeur behavior, customer service, Dave Shaw, FLA, Florida Limousine Association, Florida operators, Greater Orlando Limousine Association, National Limousine Association, NLA board of directors, WFLA
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In this very special very special episode: Fozzie returns to the magical studio in the sky to talk abs, curses and wolves.
In this very special episode: The Idiots recover from April Fools by not winning the lottery and continuing to watch the small amount of interesting television that is still out there. They take an opportunity to answer a listener email then move along to television news. After some reviewing of shows, they each give out some recommendations and sound-offs. Oh, and there’s a bit of an autotuning going on, which will make the show all that more awesome.
In this very special episode: It’s November sweeps, and the Idiots are damn tired of watching television. Merrill overdosed on pretty much every program he follows while Kevin mistakenly swept all the rooms in his house. The Idiots chat about disasters in The Cheesecake Factory and the new Twilight movie. Then they launch into plenty of TV news before running down the shows. After a meaty segment about the good shows on TV, they head into the Sound-Off segment and the DVD recommendations. Then they quickly race out of the Magical Studio in the Sky so they can get ready for Turkey Day coming up this week.
In this very special episode: In what just might be the most offensive episode of the show yet, Merrill and Kevin cut loose some shows off their DVR line-up. They complain about all things Whitney and fawn over New Girl a little more. Plus, they talk about all the hot new shows coming over the airwaves. They also talk about what makes Merrill’s ass so delicious and why Kevin is obsessed with horror movies. After rattling through a slate of TV news, they also take a look at some DVDs and Idiot Recommendations. And be sure to stick around for the post-credit sequence, where the Idiots really attempt to alienate some listeners.
In this very special episode: It’s premiere week, so the Idiots were busy watching hours and hours of television. It’s a tough life, but someone has to do it. But before they give the rundown on the new and returning shows, they talk about Facebook, Netflix Twi-hards, Nikki Finke and a burned dog butt. Then they move on to television news before giving feedback on the good (like New Girl), the bad (like Whitney) and the ugly (like Charlie’s Angels). Then they move on to the Sound Offs, DVD suggestions and the Idiot Recommendations before sailing off into the sunset. And a big thanks to Coby Bell from Burn Notice for giving us a lead-in this week.
In this very special episode: Well, the Idiots were not taken in the Rapture, so they’re still here watching television. And it’s a good thing too because this was when many of the finales happened and all the renewal/cancellation news hit. So the Idiots talk about what they thought rocked and what they thought sucked, then move on to TV news. There’s also a special guest in the final segment before the Idiots break out some sound-offs and DVD recommendations. But don’t worry… there’s plenty of other goodies in this show, including an iTunes review all the way across the pond from the UK, some discussion about body function and why Merrill just needs a hug.
In this very special episode: The Idiots start off talking not about television, but about music videos, as Merrill tries to understand Kevin’s unnatural obsession with Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” Eventually, they get on track to talk about what rocked before moving on to an uncharacteristically cogent discussion about television news. No worries, because Merrill miraculously derails himself in the “What Sucked” segment by over-ranting about V. Eventually, the Idiots wrap things up with DVD reviews and recommendations.
In this very special episode: Just because Kevin is recovering from a bad case of strep throat doesn’t mean he can’t be an Idiot. Together with Merrill, they talk about all things orange, bacterial infections, what constitutes pornography on television and all there was that sucked and rocked on the boob tube these past few weeks. Merrill sounds off about awkward TV theme song transitions, and Kevin looks back a the UK version of The Office. Then it’s a batch of TV-on-DVD and Idiot Recommendations before the Idiots crawl away in shame for yet another couple weeks.
In this very special episode: The world sheds a collective tear of sadness as we wrap up 2010 with the last episode of The Idiot Boxers until 2011 (which is just two weeks away, so it’s really not worth crying over). Kevin and Merrill run down some of the end-of-the-year finales and give their approval of various shows. Kevin tries to derail the show by hitting on Merrill’s cousin by proxy and describe creative uses of cream cheese. Merrill tries to keep things on task, but soon buckles to exhaustion. Then they talk about some TV news and hand out some family-friendly recommendations (which ends a rather family-unfriendly show). Sorry, Dawn from California.
In this very special episode: The Idiots are facing holiday fatigue and the burdens of November Sweeps. Kevin faces the challenges by refusing to catch up on his stories, while Merrill pushes ahead and tries to watch everything on television. The first big casualty of the season is the loss of a “Sound Off”-only segment, which was absorbed into the final segment like so much turkey in Kevin’s belly. They have a smack-down over Conan, and later Merrill reveals too much about his excitement for The Golden Girls complete series package. Yikes!
In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers come back from an exhausting premiere week to talk about the shows that continue to keep their interest. In an attempt to appeal more to the ladies of the audience, Kevin invites a special guest into the Magical Studio in the Sky – Ellen (aka @TheLawyerChick on Twitter), who is a big fan of Kate Walsh and Private Practice. In an effort of diplomacy, Merrill is left out of that discussion. The Idiot Boxers sound off about online advertising and movie/TV talent cross-overs before laying down their DVD picks.
In this very special episode: Hey, hey! It’s premiere week at the Magical Studio in the Sky, and the Idiot Boxers have been furiously at work catching up on all the new television shows. They crank out the longest first segment in the history of the show, which we will refer to as $#i! That Merrill Likes. Have no fear, they drop the infamous Sound Off segment to keep things brief and also get into a couple fights about new shows and old. Oh, and a surprising amount of love for the CW shows this week. Go figure.
In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers get set for the summer season, wrapping up a couple spring finales and looking ahead to the June premieres. Kevin exposes the debauchery of Merrill’s Formspring.me account while Merrill learns a valuable lesson about UV radiation. They look at some of the big TV news before Merrill gets too intimate with the cast of Flashpoint. Out of utter embarrassment, Kevin insists they move on to the Sound Off segment to talk about the evolution of summer and how Comedy Central is being a giant douche before laying down some TV-on-DVD picks and handing out some Idiot Recommendations.
In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers give their take on various season finales and prepare for others, in particular the LOST finale, which wasn’t aired at the time of recording. They also bitch about V at least three times in the show. They cover TV schedules for the fall, then Sound-Off about campaigns to save shows and homages to musicals before moving on to some TV-on-DVD and giving their Idiot Recommendations.
In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers dance a jig and talk about how awesome some of the shows are looking for may sweeps, like 24, FlashForward and Lost. They also bemoan the success of the wretchedly dreadful V before rattling off some TV renewal news. During the Sound-Off, Merrill and Kevin look at shows in trouble and the evolution of The Office before reviewing some TV-on-DVD and handing out some Idiot Recommendations.

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Pupils brave downpours to complete big expedition
ADVENTUROUS pupils donned waterproofs and wellies in their quest to gain their Duke of Edinburgh bronze award.
The practice expedition for the Year 10 Deepings School pupils took place earlier this month, after weeks of preparation in the classroom.
They awoke to pouring rain which was set to last all weekend but ploughed on undeterred. The groups started off from Morrisons car park in Stamford and, on day one, the aim was to get to Sacrewell Farm before it got too dark,
The groups successfully negotiated their way through Barnack and arrived safely at the campsite to yet another downpour.
A break in the clouds allowed the pupils to cook their meals by the campfire before an early night in the tent to rest their weary legs.
The weather brightened up for the second day and the groups’ navigation skills were tested as they had to find teachers at various checkpoints between Wansford and King’s Cliffe.
Most of the groups were able to make sense of their maps and, after a couple of minor errors, they arrived at the finish point in perfect time ready to head home for a wellearned rest.
Everyone managed to get through the expedition successfully and are now looking forward to the assessed expedition later in the summer.


I received this article from a family friend who works and lives in Moscow. (He's a diplomat.) This is what he had to say about it: "This is the best current article I have read that addresses the reality of the issues between our two countries. I do not agree with everything in the article, but for the most part, I believe the author is on target."
It's on the longesh side, but definitely worth the read if you are interested in U.S.-Russian relations.


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Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef released a three-minute promotional video for his upcoming digital satirical series, in which the former television personality mocks the rise of Islamophobia in the United States.
The sketch revolves around an imaginary device, Breathe Easy, that promises consumers to detect “radical enzymes” in whoever uses the device and determine whether they are “safe” on a spectrum of “loves hummus” to “ISIS supporter.”
“Xenophobia and discrimination against others because of their skin, religion, gender, views, orientation and ethnicity is a plague that the whole world has. I hope there would be similar attempts in my own part of the world because we do have our own prejudices and intolerance. Satire is a great remedy for this and I hope we keep using it to bring people together,” Youssef said in a Facebook post.
In the video, Youssef pays homage to running jokes from his time as the host of Al-Barnameg in Egypt, including the infamous “Complete Cure Device” that a military doctor had once promised would cure Hepatitis C. As he speaks in English, the subtitles shown at the bottom of the screen translate the dialogue into colloquial Arabic filled with Egyptian humor.
The 10-episode series, titled The Democracy Handbook, will air on July 7 on media network Fusion’s digital platform, F-Comedy. Each 5-minute episode will tackle a different topic, from the presidential elections to immigration, in what Youssef described as a journey to “uncover the fifty shades of democracy.”
“Discussing, exposing and satirizing the political scene here in the States is something I am very excited about and hopefully I will be able to get Fusion in trouble along the way! Between issues like guns, white supremacist militias and Donald Trump, I am certain we won’t be lacking in any material,” Youssef said.
Since his abrupt departure from Egypt’s small screen in 2014, Youssef has embarked on a number of high-profile ventures. In addition to being selected as a resident fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics and hosting the International Emmy Awards, Youssef has also been working on Tickling Giants, a biopic of his life and career as a political satirist, which is due to be released this year.
Despite numerous offers from international channels and networks, Youssef maintained that he would not bring back his popular show, El Bernameg, saying that the show “belongs to Egypt.”


Even if you’re a casual reader of our blogs, you already know that EXAIR Application Engineers LOVE to preach efficiency in the use of compressed air…it’s our “bread and butter;” the very nature of our business. This year, we’re celebrating thirty-five years of leading the way in the development of efficient, safe, and quiet compressed air products. Our track record of success as a solutions provider across a diverse range of industrial and commercial applications is well documented in our blogs, as well as Knowledge Base and Case Study Libraries. We devote considerable resources (engineering, research & development, product testing, etc.) to making certain that EXAIR Intelligent Compressed Air Products cost less to operate, and perform better, than whatever you’re using right now.
Strange as it may seem, though, sometimes our products are EXTREMELY popular in cases where they INCREASE a facility’s consumption of compressed air…by replacing something that DOESN’T use compressed air at all:
*I’ve written before about how our Large Maximum Cold Temperature Vortex Tubes have replaced liquid nitrogen rigs in freeze sealing operations. Now, a Vortex Tube directs a portion of its air supply to (usually) unusable hot exhaust, in order to generate the usable flow of cold air. When compared to the costs of liquid nitrogen and the resources involved to get it where it needs to be, though, the cost of the compressed air needed to operate the Vortex Tube is indeed the practical solution.
*Line Vacs are probably THE prime example of the value of using compressed air where it wasn’t used before…replacing a “bucket and ladder” operation:
*Then there are the situations that just come down to time. In large spaces, our Super Blast Safety Air Guns can be used to “sweep” the floor in a fraction of the time it takes an operator with a push broom.
To make a long story just a little bit longer…if you’re using compressed air, you can use it better with EXAIR’s engineered compressed air products. And there are plenty of practical applications where you’re not using compressed air right now too. If you’d like to find out more about either one, give me a call.
I wish I could quantify that, but we keep finding more and more applications for them:
Vortex Tubes are used all the time for cooling applications, down to MINUS 40 degrees (Fahrenheit OR Celsius…that’s the point where they’re both the same; no math required.) They also produce a HOT air flow, which we usually call “exhaust,” but some users actually use IT for heating, and call the COLD flow the “exhaust.”
Our E-Vac Vacuum Generators are popular for “pick-and-place” jobs…hook one up to a Vacuum Cup and you can move parts around all day long. One time, though, I helped a
customer who needed to “pick-and-place” individual small pieces of woven fabric, a lot like a coffee filter. Even our smallest E-Vac, supplied from a Pressure Regulator cranked all the way down, was too much…it would still pick up most of the stack. We found they could use a Model 120020 3/4″ Super Air Amplifierjust fine…the Pressure Regulator was still cranked all the way down, and it picked them up one at a time.
Our Super Air Knives are perfect for blow off, drying, and cooling applications…whether you’re trying to rid your product of dirt/debris, water, or heat, a laminar curtain of adjustable air flow is a “textbook” solution. But I recently had the pleasure of helping a customer who needed to KEEP SOMETHING IN PLACE and called to ask about an Air Knife. They had small cups running single-file down a conveyor belt, with an overhead brush roller pushing down on them at one point so they could be treated on one side. Without something holding them in place, the tooling would simply push them off the side of the conveyor. It required frequent adjustment because they run different sized cups…and they almost always lost some cups when they switched to a different size, while “dialing in” the brush tension. By installing a Model 110036 36″ Aluminum Super Air Knife in place of the brush, they can hold any size cup in place with the downward air flow “curtain.” No more lost product when they don’t get the brush adjustment just right!
If you have a compressed air application you’d like to discuss, give me a call. Perhaps we’ll find the next level of versatility!
If you look into the history or even the definition of a vortex tube, you’re likely to find mention of a physicist named Rudolf Hilsch. Born December 18th, 1903, Hilsch was a German physicist, professor, and manager of the Physics Institute of the George August University of Göttingen. He received a doctorate degree by the age of 24 and spent his career furthering the advancement and understanding of numerous phenomena of physics.
Although Hilsch didn’t invent the Vortex Tube (the original inventor was a physicist by the name of Georges J. Ranque), he is entwined with their history thanks to a paper he published in 1947. According to lore, this paper significantly changed the understanding and performance capabilities of the vortex tube, eventually being marked as the precursor for identifying a vortex tube as a real potential cooling device. (I’ve made attempts to find this 1947 publication properly translated into English, but to no avail. If you have it or find it, please email it to me at LeeEvans@EXAIR.com! (Original publication in German can be found here.)
Given that vortex tubes are a known EXAIR solution, it seems reasonable that today, on Hilsch’s birthday, we give recognition to this influential physicist and his mark on thermodynamic fluid flow technology. And, although we at EXAIR are connected to Hilsch through vortex tubes, everyone alive has been influenced by his work. This is because Hilsch and a partner (physicist Robert Wichard Pohl) constructed the first semiconductor amplifier in 1938, prompting Hilsch to prove (in 1939) that solid-state electronics are possible. This work paved the way for transistor and solid-state electronics technology as we know it today. Without Hilsch and his life’s work, not only would we not have vortex tubes, we likely would have any electronic devices we use every day.
Here’s to you Rudolf Hilsch. Thank you for your work, your discoveries, and your achievements.
A vortex tube is an interesting device that has been looked upon with great fascination over the last 89 years since its discovery by George Ranque in 1928. What I’d like to do in this article is to give some insight into some of the physics of what is happening on the inside.
With a Vortex Tube, we apply a high pressure, compressed air stream to a plenum chamber that contains a turbine-looking part that we call a generator to regulate flow and spin the air to create two separate streams. One hot and one cold.
The generator is a critical feature within a vortex tube that not only regulates flow and creates the vortex spinning action, it also aligns the inner vortex to allow its escape from the hot end of the vortex tube. Note the center hole on the photo below. This is where the cooled “inner vortex” passes through the generator to escape on the cold air outlet.
Once the compressed air has processed through the generator, we have two spinning streams, the outer vortex and the inner vortex as mentioned above. As the spinning air reaches the end of the hot tube a portion of the air escapes past the control valve; and the remaining air is forced back through the center of the outer vortex. This is what we call a “forced” vortex.
If we look at the inner vortex, this is where it gets interesting. As the air turns back into the center, two things occur. The two vortices are spinning at the same angular velocity and in the same rotational direction. So, they are locked together. But we have energy change as the air processes from the outer vortex to the inner vortex.
If we look at a particle that is spinning in the outer vortex and another particle spinning in the inner vortex, they will be rotating at the same speed. But, because we lost some mass of air through the control valve on the hot end exhaust and the radius is decreased, the inner vortex loses angular momentum.
Angular momentum is expressed in Equation 1 as:
L = I * ω
L – angular momentum
I – inertia
ω – angular velocity
Where the inertia is calculated by Equation 2:
I = m * r2
m – mass
r – radius
So, if we estimate the inner vortex to have a radius that is 1/3 the size of the outer vortex, the calculated change in inertia will be 1/9 of its original value. With less mass and a smaller radius, the Inertia is much smaller. The energy that is lost for this change in momentum is given off as heat to the outside vortex.
Adjustments in output temperatures for a Vortex Tube are made by changing the cold fraction and the input pressure. The cold fraction is a term that we use to show the percentage of air that will come out the cold end. The remaining amount will be exhausted through the hot end. You can call this the “hot fraction”, but since it is usually the smaller of the two flows and is rarely used, we tend to focus on the cold end flow with the “cold fraction”. The “Cold Fraction” is determined by the control valve on the hot end of the Vortex Tube. The “Cold Fraction” chart below can be used to predict the difference in temperature drop in the cold air flow as well as the temperature rise in the hot air flow.
By combining the temperature drops expressed above with the various flow rates in which Vortex Tubes are available, we can vary the amount of cooling power produced for an application. The above cold fraction chart was developed through much testing of the above described theory of operation. The cold fraction chart is a very useful tool that allows us to perform calculations to predict vortex tube performance under various conditions of input pressure and cold fraction settings.
The most interesting and useful part about vortex tube theory is that we have been able to harness this physical energy exchange inside a tube that can fit in the palm of your hand and which has a multitude of industrial uses from spot cooling sewing needles to freezing large pipes in marine applications to enable maintenance operations on valves to be performed.
We would love to entertain any questions you might have about vortex tubes, their uses and how EXAIR can help you.
The principle behind a Vortex Tube is rooted in the Ranque-Hilsch effect which takes place inside of the tube. As a compressed air source is fed into the Vortex Tube, the air flows through a generator and begins to spin down the length of the tube, “hugging” the ID of the tube. When this spinning air contacts a deliberate obstruction at the end of the tube, it is forced to reverse directions, which requires a change in diameter to the vortex. The original vortex must decrease in diameter, and in order to do so, it must give off energy. This energy is shed in the form of heat, and a portion of the incoming air is directed out of the tube with a drastically reduced temperature via what is called the “cold end”. Another portion of the air escapes through the “hot end” of the tube, resulting in a cold airflow at one end, and a hot airflow at the other end of the tube.
Small, but powerful, Vortex Tubes really are a marvel of engineering. And, like most useful developments in engineering, Vortex Tube technology begs the question “How can we control and use this phenomena?” And, “What are the effects of changing the amount of air which escapes via the cold end and the hot end of the tube?”
These answers are found in the understanding of what is called a cold fraction. A cold fraction is the percentage of incoming air which will exhaust through the cold end of the Vortex Tube. If the cold fraction is 80%, we will see 80% of the incoming airflow exhaust via the cold end of the tube. The remaining airflow (20%) will exhaust via the hot end of the tube.
For example, setting a model 3210 Vortex Tube (which has a compressed air flow of 10 SCFM @ 100 PSIG) to an 80% cold fraction will result in 8 SCFM of air exhausting via the cold end, and 2 SCFM of air exhausting through the hot end of the Vortex Tube. If we change this cold fraction to 60%, 6 SCFM will exhaust through the cold end and 4 SCFM will exhaust through the hot end.
But what does this mean?
Essentially, this means that we can vary the flow, and temperature, of the air from the cold end of the Vortex Tube. The chart above shows temperature drop and rise, relative to the incoming compressed air temperature. As we decrease the cold fraction, we decrease the volume of air which exhausts via the cold end of the Vortex Tube. But, we also further decrease the outlet temperature.
This translates to an ability to provide extremely low temperature air. And the lower the temperature, the lower the flow.
With this in mind, the best use of a Vortex Tube is with a setup that produces a low outlet temperature with good cold air volume. Our calculations, testing, and years of experience have found that a cold fraction of ~80% can easily provide the best of both worlds. Operating at 100 PSIG, we will see a temperature drop of 54°F, with 80% of the incoming air exiting the tube on the cold end (see red circle in chart above). For a compressed air supply with a temperature of 74°F-84°F (common compressed air temperatures), we will produce an output flow with a temperature between 20°F and 30°F – freezing cold air!
With a high volume and low temperature air available at an 80% cold fraction, most applications are well suited for this type of setup. When you order a Vortex Tube from EXAIR we will ship it preset to ~80% cold fraction, allowing you to immediately install it right of the box.
The cold air from an EXAIR Vortex Tube is effective to easily spot cool a variety of components from PCB soldering joints to CNC mills, and even complete electrical control panels. Contact an Application Engineer with application specific questions or to further discuss cold fractions.
I recently worked on a cooling application with an engineering company who designed a paper folding machine for their customer. As the paper enters the machine, it travels over a series of rollers or “plows” that folds the paper into the desired design. At the last step a heated glue is applied to the edge so the paper stays folded. After the paper leaves the folder it is sent to a stack machine to be processed and packaged for shipment. It was at this area they were starting to see some issues arise as the glue was retaining heat, causing it to leak onto the dividers of the stacker or other finished papers.
To try and remedy the situation, the customer had installed an air nozzle to blow compressed air across the last fold and while this did work somewhat, they had to operate at really low pressure so they didn’t cause the paper to move while trying to cool the glue. This slowed the process down, which was negatively affecting their production output, so they reached out for assistance on a more reliable solution.
After further discussing the process with the design company, I recommended they use our Model # 3908 Small Vortex Tube Cooling Kit. The Vortex Tube Cooling Kits include the Vortex Tube, cold muffler, tubing, filter separator and all of the generators to change the flow rate and cooling capacity of the Vortex Tube during operation. The temperature drop from the supply air temperature and the volume of air being exhausted can be controlled by adjusting the valve in the hot end to change the cold fraction (the percentage of air being exhausted out of the cold end versus the amount of air being exhausted out of the hot end).
By incorporating the Cooling Kit into the process, the customer would be able to experiment with the airflow and temperature to achieve an acceptable balance, providing enough cold air to cure the glue, while not disrupting the process. If you have a similar process you would like to discuss, please contact an application engineer at 800-903-9247 for assistance.
EXAIR is based in Cincinnati, OH and it is where we design and manufacture our products. Since we are the manufacturer, we can design and build custom product when your application demands particular features. Vortex Tubes are the foundation of our cooling products and can be customized to suit your needs in many ways…
The EXAIR Vortex Tube uses compressed air to generate a cold air stream at one end and a hot air stream at the other end. This phenomenon in physics is also known as the Ranque-Hilsch tube. It can generate very cold or very hot air without any moving parts, motors, or Freon. Thus; making it low cost, reliable, and maintenance free. The EXAIR Vortex Tube can generate
Air temperatures from -50 to +260 deg. F (-46 to +127 deg. C).
Flow rates from 1 to 150 SCFM (28 to 4,248 SLPM)
Refrigeration up to 10,200 BTU/hr (2,570 Kcal/hr)
With a wide range of cooling and heating applications, the EXAIR Vortex Tubes can be an ideal product for you. They are used for cooling electronics, CCTV cameras, and soldered parts. They are also useful for setting hot melts, gas sampling, and environmental chambers. With its very compact and versatile design, it can be mounted in tight places to apply heated or cold air to your process. The Vortex Tubes are used for improving process times in cooling, protecting equipment, or setting specific temperature requirements. If you need a Vortex Tube to be more specific to your application, EXAIR can manufacture a proprietary product in the following ways:
Preset Vortex Tubes – the standard Vortex Tube has a screw on the hot end to adjust the cold and hot air temperatures. To make the Vortex Tube tamper-resistant, EXAIR can replace the screw with a preset hot valve. If you can supply the temperature and flow requirements for your application, EXAIR can determine the correct diameter hole to give you a consistent temperature and flow from the Vortex Tube.
Materials – The standard Vortex Tubes has a maximum temperature rating of 125 deg. F (52 deg. C). For elevated ambient temperature, we offer a brass generator which will increase the temperature rating to 200 deg. F (93 deg. C). If other materials are needed for food, pharmaceutical, or chemical exposure, we can also offer stainless steel for the hot plug, cold cap, and generator. I have seen Vortex Tubes made entirely from 316SS and even one made with a brass body. There are EXAIR Vortex Tubes with special material o-rings and hot valves or with customized muffler assemblies.
Fittings – Our standard units have threaded connections on the Vortex Tube to connect fittings and tubing. In certain applications to improve mounting and assembly, special fittings may be required for ease of installation. EXAIR can attach or modify these parts to the Vortex Tube to meet your requirements.
At EXAIR, we pride ourselves with excellent customer service and quality products. To take this one step further, we offer specials to accommodate your applications. As a manufacturer of the Vortex Tubes, we can work with our customers to generate a custom product with high quality, fast delivery, and a competitive price. So, if you do need a special Vortex Tube to give you a specific temperature, ease of mounting, or a proprietary product for your OEM design, you can discuss your requirements with an Application Engineer. We will be happy to help you.


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Encircled by oversized crowns of paper, two new masks by Patrick Cabral celebrate Filipino culture through elaborately fashioned works defined by their colors. Titled Mananayaw ng Langit at Lupa, or Dancers of Heaven and Earth, the ongoing series was commissioned by the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art for the Dinagyang Festival. The cultural celebration is held annually the last week in January with the Ati Tribe competition, which involves warrior dancers performing to loud chants and drum beats, as the main event.
Preserving the tradition in paper, Cabral’s masks both mimic the performers’ costumes and draw on the detail and intricacy of his earlier animal figures. “Lupa” is brilliantly colored and embodies the passionate spirits of a dragon or crocodile, representing Earth, fire, and light. “Langit,” on the other hand, is more subdued with bird-like features, peacock feathers, and a quiet expression. It symbolizes air, flight, horizons, and dreams. “Both animals are important because birds are used in ancient sea navigation, which our ancestors are known for, and the crocodile is the biggest animal native to the Philippines…I want one to look calm and the other chaotic. One is a feather. One is fire,” the Manila-based artist says.
Cabral currently is working on an exhibit for the Philippine Pavillion at the World Expo that shares the “courage of our ancestors, the people who brave the angry ocean from Taiwan to the Batanes Islands.” Follow that project and explore a larger collection of the artist’s painstakingly constructed works on Behance and Instagram.
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The beginning of Escif’s Instagram post reads, “Yesterday the meditator’s body was burned. With it many things were burned. 4 tons of wood were burned. A year of intense and wonderful work was burned.” Attached to a darkened image of glowing flames, his words are simultaneously reflective, accepting, and hopeful.
The Spanish artist is referring to his large-scale project “This Too Shall Pass,” which was scheduled to be part of Valencia’s Las Fallas Festival. Each year, the outdoor celebration sees massive projects created by artists—like Okuda San Miguel in 2018 and PichiAvo in 2019—that are set on fire and eventually consumed by flames. Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the 2020 event that would have featured Escif’s work was postponed. Despite its lack of spectators, though, the Spanish city decided to proceed with part of the traditional ceremony, lighting just the bottom half of Escif’s wooden sculpture on fire.
This is a familiar story. Creatives, businesses, and institutions around the world are struggling with the loss of revenue as exhibitions and shows have been pushed to a later date or canceled altogether. They’re also dealing with the more emotional impact of projects unrealized, something Escif has been sharing candidly.
This is not the end we expected. Neither are the circumstances. The magnitude of this figure can never be. Perhaps another woman, perhaps a part of it, perhaps only the memory, perhaps only her absence… The meditating woman tells us that everything is impermanent. Nothing is forever. We will overcome the emptiness of these failures.
Topping 20 meters tall, the artist’s wooden figure is dressed in a white button-up with dark pants. She sits in the lotus position with closed eyes and a straight back and represents quiet, thoughtfulness, and moments of peace. “From this woman’s ashes, live flowers will be born. And little insects will scatter its seeds. Seeds of conscience, of peace, of humanity. Seeds of light that help us face the new world that is being born these days,” Escif writes.
Although her bottom half has been burned, the figure’s head and shoulders will remain in Valencia Public Square until the crisis ends. To fit the current moment, the artist outfitted her with a surgical mask that covers her nose and mouth. “Meditating is the exercise of training our consciousness in the acceptance of impermanence,” the artist said. “Reality is changing and ephemeral. We are living in an uncertain moment that we do not know where it will take us. Let’s listen to what this meditating woman tells us. This too shall pass.”
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This year’s Amsterdam Light Festival, running November 28, 2019, to January 19, 2020, lights up the European city with illuminated art installations. The festival, now in its eighth year, attracts tourists and engages locals at a time when the city is cloaked in darkness for about sixteen hours each day. Visitors to the Light Festival use a phone app to guide themselves through Amsterdam’s city center, perusing twenty light works by artists from around the world. This year’s show theme was “DISRUPT!” and artists reflected the concept in pieces that ruminate on climate change, national history, technology, and more. See some of our favorites here, by Masamichi Shimada, UxU Studio, Sergey Kim and others. You can explore the full line-up and programming on the Amsterdam Light Festival website.
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This past month the Amsterdam Light Festival (previously) opened its seven year, inviting visitors to observe 29 light-based works by international artists, designers, and architects along the canals and throughout the historical center of the city. Artworks were inspired by this year’s theme, a quote from media scientist Marshall McLuhan: “The medium is the message.”
Installations such as British artist Gali May Lucas’s piece “Absorbed by Light” address our contemporary obsession with screen-based technologies. Her piece features three figures next to each other on a bench, each head bent to peer at an illuminated phone. Guests can take a seat between the sculptures to get a better look at the piece, or simply rest and check their own device. Another piece, “Waiting” by Frank Foole features a paused loading wheel on the side of the building surrounding the silhouette of a person inside.
Many of the works are presented close to the city’s canals, making an even more spectacular scene when reflected in the water below. Sculptures like Jeroen Henneman’s “Two Lamps” pay tribute to this effect as the title references the lamp installed on the riverfront, and the one that is projected into the glassy surface underneath. The Amsterdam Light Festival continues to light up the city through January 20, 2019. You can see more documentation of this year’s festival on their website. (via Design Boom)
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The Second Annual Nuart Aberdeen Festival Activates the Scottish Town With Installations Inspired by National and Regional Themes
It was 2002 when an international group of street art and electronic music enthusiasts organized the first Nuart Festival in Norway’s oil capital, Stavanger. The idea was to create a secondary event for their music program in order to introduce some of the most interesting artists of the underground street art movement. Keeping their concept simple yet original, the festival presented an annual platform for national and international artists who operated outside of the traditional art establishment, both indoors and outdoors, to stimulate conversation that would challenge the notions of what art is, and what it can be.
It wasn’t long before the visual part of the project continued on its own and grew into what’s now widely considered to be the world’s leading celebration of street art among its peers. It was around the 15th year of the festival when founder and director Martyn Reed and his team were approached by the city of Aberdeen, Scotland with an idea to develop a similar project in their own town. After years of rejecting similar offers, the team felt a strong connection and similarities between the two oil industry-dependent cities, and in 2017 the first edition of Nuart Aberdeen (previously) was introduced to the public.
The 2nd edition of this festival was held only a few weeks ago, and once again brought the Granite City to the spotlight of the international urban and street art scene. Nuart Aberdeen invited well-established artists who first started their careers at Nuart in Stavanger, such as Bordalo II and Ernest Zacharevic, which helped introduce a wide range and vibrancy of contemporary street art to the young festival. Working with local themes and subjects, but within their individual visual languages and mediums, the international line-up of artists produced an impressive series of public murals, installations, and interventions, which brightened up the daily routines of locals, and provided a new attraction for the festival’s visitors.
Addressing themes like the relationship between UK and Scotland (Hyuro), regional history and legends (Bordalo II, Milu Correch, Nimi & RH74, Phlegm), or referring to local specifics such as the lively seagull population (Conzo & Globel; Ernest Zacharevic or Snik), the public works covered topics that locals could easily identify with and engage. And while these pieces were being created on the streets and alleys of the Grey City, selected group of academics were discussing and presenting the past, current, and possible future state of the movement, in the presence of local and international enthusiasts, fans, and members of the creative community.
Always highlighting the activism side of public art, this year’s edition included a project with Amnesty International, presenting their project in support of women human rights defenders in the UK. For this part of the project the team joined forces with “craftivist” Carrie Reichardt who designed an elaborate ceramic mosaic that celebrates Scotland’s woman human rights defenders and the Suffragette movement. The London-based contemporary ceramicist also created “We are Witches” and “Trailblazing Women of Aberdeen,” borrowing the aesthetics of traditional stain glass windows. She also helped create a public monument to local unsung heroes which was fully designed, cut, and installed by local volunteers under the stewardship of Reichardt.
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Earlier this month in the city of Valencia, Spain, the annual five-day Falles Festival hosted the construction and burning of some 400 sculptures in neighborhoods across the city amidst fireworks, parades, and enormous bubbling skillets of paella. The festival is so large it requires year-round preparation. Neighborhoods raise money to hire artisans to build each falla, and plans are made for eardrum shattering pyrotechnic displays called Mascletà that occur daily at 2pm.
For 2018, the Falles Festival invited Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel (previously) to build the Falla Mayor, the largest and last falla to be burnt during the celebration. With the help of renowned falla designers Pepe Latorre and Gabriel Sanz, as well as a monumental effort from his team at Ink and Movement, the team submitted a winning design that incorporates the artist’s trademark colorful geometric style. Okuda says the 25 meter (82 foot) piece loosely addresses the relationship between people and animals, while incorporating various symbols the local community might find familiar.
“I’m inspired most by surrealist Salvador Dali and by Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights,” Okuda shared with Colossal. “I mostly describe my work as surrealism.” In an interesting twist, Dali designed and built a falla during the festival in 1954. Instead of indulging in surrealism’s darker side, Okuda’s work seems to shine a bright, happy light on the creatures and figures who populate his multicolor murals and canvases.
The festival may date back to as far as the Middle Ages when carpenters and woodworkers burnt wood scraps at the end of winter to celebrate the spring equinox, though it is now generally known as a celebration of Saint Joseph. In its present day form, the trash heaps have morphed into elaborate artworks that feature celebrities, various current events, and even abstract conceptual sculptures. Caricatures of political figures like Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un appeared frequently this year. Two years ago the event was designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
During the festival Okuda also opened a large retrospective of work titled “The Multicolored Equilibrium Between Humans and Animals” at the Centre de El Carme in Valencia. The expansive exhibition gathers paintings, sculptures, photos, and video works from the last 20 years. The show is free, open to the public, and runs through May 27, 2018. You can follow Okuda on Instagram, and pickup some of his original works in the Ink and Movement Shop. Video courtesy Chop Em Down Films.
The annual Las Fallas Festival ends with a grand display of fireworks and the burning of hundreds of elaborate sculptures in neighborhoods all over Valencia. Okuda’s Falla in front of city hall was the last to go up in flames after midnight to the cheers of a huge crowd that had waited in the street for hours. Swipe for fire photo. Thanx to @diegobarrachina16 and crew for the best balcony view! @okudart @inkandmovement #streetart #fallas2018 @instagrafite #lacrema
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Two performances: January 25th & 26th, 2019, 8 p.m.
The Recipe: an episodic live cooking show where a dessert is demonstrated, prepared, and served to an audience. This episode: Apple Strudel. Love, Sex, and Death; The Forbidden Fruit flambéed, filled, and rolled in a humble dough of flour and water. Come learn how to make the official dessert of Vienna, Austria at Standard Space in Sharon, CT. Performed by Kristin Worrall, with video by David Pym. $5 cover, doors open at 7:30 p.m.