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Germán José Manuel Toro Ghio, son of Germán Alfonso and Jenny Isabel Cristina, became a citizen of planet Earth in the bloodshed of Sunday, May 11, 1958, in Santiago, capital of southern Chile.
From Puerto Octay, overlooking Lake Llanquihue in southern Chile, the setting for Gaspar Antillo’s film Nobody Knows I’m Here, I go out to read about the brain of my friend and colleague Germán Toro Ghio.
“In the divine vineyard, your own trail is a beautiful metaphor. “
As we move through life, some of us opt for the fast lane in cars with sleek engines and plush seats, while others prefer slower speeds and inexpensive tolls on scenic roads. Some of us ride crowded buses with loud music or challengingly navigate. terrain, dealing with severe weather and wildlife.
German’s stories feature Americans who have chosen unconventional paths in life’s journey: some of them use elevators, rappel down cliffs, or fly in contraptions. His explorations take audiences on thrilling adventures, from the restlessness of a Moscow hotel to the thrill of escapades into the Nicaraguan jungle. , from brightly lit worlds pulsating with electrical energy to dark worlds immersed in blackouts.
Finally, Germán seduces us with an eclectic combination in his artistic pot, leaving us wanting to see more of his everyday works. Their narratives enrich and get to the bottom of the most complex history by losing light in stories beyond battlefields and palaces.
In March, Le Monde Diplomatique highlighted several concerns. The prestigious French publication, known for its foresight, announced the resurgence of ISIS, stating that the organization is effectively backsliding.
“The U. S. is struggling to prevent Houthi attacks off Yemen; What’s behind Sudan’s long and bloody civil war?ISIS is back, and it’s not an exhausted force; The abandonment of the Palestinians through the Arab states; China, New Power, Old Order; Will Russia’s war in Ukraine make Russia more dependent on China?The Hungarian network in Ukraine is slowly disappearing; International law, once a set of ideas, is now a genuine force; Rezső Kasztner, the guy who got the Jews out of Auschwitz; Doctors fight for fair treatment in France: is it conceivable to adapt to 4°C?
On January 28 of this year, this blog posted: “The goal of initiating a global clash is obvious. . .
The obvious collaboration between Hamas and other nations has allowed for the sharing of vital resources, data and expertise. Hamas is widely regarded as the cause of Israel’s third profession in the region, which sparked a foreign debate. In addition, Hamas has also been linked to the ongoing Suez Canal crisis, which has sparked significant diplomatic tensions beyond the Middle East. Approximately 1 million barrels of crude oil, 1. 4 million barrels of gas and other subtle products are transported from the Middle East and Asia to Europe through this canal. Beyond three weeks, the governments of several European countries, including Sweden, Finland and Norway, have expressed considerations and warnings about a possible confrontation with Russia. The escalation of regional tensions has led those countries to brazenly express grave concerns about a possible military confrontation with Russia. its neighbouring country to the east. “
The answer could lie in the profound effect that miraculous attacks have had throughout history. A notable example is the Trojan horse episode in Homer’s Odyssey, which is a striking representation of the strategic deception necessary to break through Troy’s formidable defenses.
Similarly, the resounding victory gained through Hannibal, leader of Carthage, over a more formidable Roman army at the Battle of Cannae in 206 BC was a major factor in the success of the Romans. It surprised the ancient global and underscored the power of miraculous tactics. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 marked a turning point in World War II, demonstrating the ability of marvelous attacks to reshape the course of the conflict.
After World War II, miraculous attacks continued to shape global events, and China’s unforeseen involvement in the 1950 Korean War stunned United Nations forces and prompted a reorganization of the Korean Peninsula. The War of the Day and the War of October 1973 underscored the lasting impact of shrewd strategist in the face of threats from neighboring countries.
The tragic attack on the Twin Towers in New York City on September 11, 2001, and the coming COVID-19 pandemic are stark reminders of the far-reaching consequences of unforeseen events, social adjustments, and deep-seated inequalities around the world.
Finally, jihadists mock President Vladimir Putin and urge him to confuse his motives, while President Emmanuel Macron warns the Kremlin that he opposes involving Ukraine in the wake of the terrorist attack.
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A rendering of the WindRunner aircraft, designed through Radia, would send giant wind turbine blades to wind farm sites. RADIA INC.
Mark Lundstrom, an MIT-trained space scientist and Rhodes Fellow, spent more than seven years participating with a team of skilled engineers in the complex design process of the Windrunner. This revolutionary aircraft, once completed, is poised to set a new benchmark as the longest aircraft. aircraft and holds the name of the largest shipment volume of any aircraft known to date.
The Windrunner, a state-of-the-art shipping solution, is specially designed to transport wind turbine blades of exceptional lengths, comparable to those of a football field. These ordinary blades, known to be among the longest in the world, are basically used in offshore wind projects. , mainly due to the demanding logistical conditions that arise when shipping them to onshore facilities. Extending the success of these massive wind turbines to large swathes of land could potentially reshape the landscape of the wind energy industry.
The industry has seen a decline in new onshore projects in the U. S. This is due to the U. S. economy, along with price fluctuations in offshore projects. Due to these circumstances, onshore wind installations are expected to have blade tips about three hundred feet higher than the existing average, which is stacked. the U. S. Capitol with the Washington Monument. These state-of-the-art projects promise to produce about twice as much energy as existing land-based services and may be viable at a wider diversity of sites.
The Windrunner, which is expected to be 80 feet longer than today’s largest military aircraft, is a colossal transport aircraft of impressive dimensions. With a length of 356 feet like a football box and a maximum of 79 feet tall, this monster is designed for the hard tasks. The task of shipping heavy wind turbine blades is a logistical headache on the ground. With a remarkable capacity of 80 tons, the Windrunner even surpasses the well-known Boeing 747 in length and volume, making it the ideal choice for handling long-length shipments with unmatched efficiency.
Lundstrom’s startup Radia in Boulder, Colorado, kept design personal for years. Today, WindRunner says it has finished more than part of the 8 years it estimates it will take to design, build and certify the plane.
Lundstrom founded Radia in 2016 while looking for tactics to bridge the aerospace industry with the energy transition when he read that delivering bulky blades was one of the energy industry’s most complicated logistical responsibilities.
Today’s offshore wind blades cannot be used smoothly on land because they cannot be moved by exercise or truck. They are too large to make maximum turns and too wide to be compatible under bridges and traffic lights. Specialized vessels are needed to transport them on the high seas.
Radia has raised $104 million and is valued at $1 billion, according to PitchBook. Employees and advisors include current and former executives from Boeing, the Federal Aviation Administration, utilities and renewable energy developers. Backers include oil giant ConocoPhillips and venture capital firms Caruso. Ventures, Capital Factory and Good Growth Capital.
Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, a member of Radia’s advisory council, said utilities are particularly broadening their call for forecasts. Electricity consumption is increasing due to the electrification of transportation and heating in much of the United States, as well as production and knowledge. Synthetic intelligence centers.
Lundstrom plans to supply blades to expand wind allocations and, in some cases, expand early-stage allocations by itself, but does not plan to own or operate the sites.
The WindRunner features shoulder-length tires and has the ability to land on a 6,000-foot dirt runway, which would have to be built for the project. Lundstrom says the projects would come with about 25 large-scale onshore turbines that he says would be cost-effective.
Radia’s first visitor is an independent equipment manufacturer that has purchased a 1 gigawatt project in Nevada.
The bigger, the bigger the wind. Larger blades can collect more wind, while taller towers place the blades where the winds are most consistent. This electrical energy will be received for a greater number of hours of the day, even in spaces with lower average wind speeds.
Radia estimates that larger turbines could reduce the power load by up to 35% and increase the consistency of electric power generation by 20% over existing onshore turbines.
Wind power accounted for about 10% of utility-scale electric power generation in the U. S. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022. Es a major source of electric power generation in the center of the country, in Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Larger blades attached to taller towers would make wind power more competitive while also making more of the U. S. viable for wind development, said Jesse Jenkins, a professor at Princeton University who conducted a study for Radia as a consultant. But taller towers would be visual for more people, which may provoke community opposition.
The WindRunner would use existing technologies and parts known to regulators, which would be sourced through the existing aerospace supply chain, Lundstrom said. The company would use aircraft brands to build the aircraft.
Rachel Kelley, Boeing’s former director of engineering and Radia’s vice president of aeronautical progression, said the purpose of the plane’s design “doesn’t bring anything new to it. “
While building a new plane is extreme, Kelley says other measures to move giant blades are practical. Aircraft are not allowed to land in windy weather. Helicopters carry more than airplanes, and flying with a hanging shovel designed to capture the wind would be complex and dangerous. Completely ignoring the challenge of logistics and building on-site cell production would require transient structures as gigantic as football fields.
The aircraft could accommodate one giant marine-sized blade at a time, or it could carry up to 4 shorter blades. Lundstrom also believes it has other uses for moving giant devices destined for the military or the oil and fuel industry.
It’s hard to perceive the scale of those turbine blades and how and why it’s so vital to get them transported, but the progression of a committed aircraft makes it clear!
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