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Hello Sorry for my english. I am a french student and I'm working on stator-rotor interactions in a radial turbine.
I use Tascflow3D and I have to specify two constants for turbulence k-epsilon model solving :
- the eddy lenght scale L such as epsilon=k^(3/2)/L
- the intensity factor Tu such as k=3/2*Tu^2 u*u
I haven't found any informations about turbulence in turbines, and I don't know exactly what is the signification of these contants. I would like to know if someone can help me in their calculation, or indicate me where I can find more informations on this subject. Thanks for all.
Re: k-epsilon model application for turbines
(1). It is a good idea to learn something about the turbulence modeling before running the calculation. (2). You must read the book "Mathematical Models of Turbulence" by B.E. Launder and D.B. Spalding,1972. They are the inventors of the model. (3). You don't find turbulence in turbines, you find turbulence in "turbulence modeling". You can also search papers under the name of B.E. Launder, D.B.Spalding, or W. Rodi.(4). Next time, don't mention the name of the code you use, it makes people sick. ( like a kid using a gun, trying to figure out how to use it. ) (5). You do have the courage to seek help, so, start reading the book. ( the answer to the question is very simple, but that is not going to solve your problem in the long run.)
Re: k-epsilon model application for turbines
Ask someone who has been working with CFD or has been doing measurements in a similar turbine. Depending on how the application looks you should be able to make an intelligent guess yourself - look at what you have upstream of the turbine, how close it is etc. If you have a combustor close by you can get turbulence levels up to 15 or 20%. If you have a bit of settling length etc. the levels can go down to 4% or so. It is all very dependent on how the actual thing looks. A middle guess is 8% - that would be my first shot. You can also guess the length scale based on the size of the things you have upstream. The length scale is usually omething like 1 to 10% if the size of the geometry. If you use the standard k-epsilon model the sensitivity to these values is quite low (mainly for the reason that the k-epsilon model in it self often over-produces k and thereby reduces the effect of the free-stream k). k-omega is a bit more sensitive.
Another good thing to compute is what eddy-viscosity you chosen k-epsilon values gives. It should be a realistic value!
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Dear Yann Everyhting depends on the choice of model. All the definitions would be different for different type of models. For k-epsilon model also there are various definitions used for 'epsilon'. My opinion is that you should use the model by Jones and Launder(1972). It is easy to converge and requires less rigid initial conditions. But the trouble is that it is a low-Reynolds type model, so the mesh near the wall should be very fine. But it would not be very hard to deal with, if you have an efficient code and good computer. I hope you do not care if you have to work hard to make your concepts clear. So please go through the AIAA journal issues and you would be able to find many papers on related topics.
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Average 80% after-tax savings rate
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You're killing it man. To increase your net worth by $100k in one year would be simply phenomenal. Saving 80% of your net income is equally legendary. That's the kind of savings rate that gets people to financial independence in 5 years. Good stuff!
I can only wish I could increase my net worth by $100k in one year. Seeing as how I only grossed $65k last year (which was my highest year ever) I won't come anywhere even close to that. I'd be happy with increasing my net worth by about $40k, though. Of course, life happens fast...so we'll see.
Keep up the fantastic work! Really inspiring.
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I really hope I can hit that $100k mark. That would be awesome. 5 years would be amazing to reach FI too. It'll really depend on how much my FI portfolio is spitting off in dividends. But as you mention, life happens fast and can change in an instant.
A $40k increase on $65k in earnings would still mean a 60% gross savings rate. I think with another $65k year for you, you'll pass that $40k mark.
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Man, this is great stuff. In a day & time where most people are "consumed with consumption", it's unique to see someone interested in actually reducing their discretionary spending; it reminds us that we are not bound to always buying the next greatest shiny object that catches our eye. Blessings to you, man.ReplyDelete
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It's true, so few people are "consumed with consumption". I know people have been shedding debt since the financial crisis hit, but I expect for the majority of people that's going to be a short-term blip, and not a long-term change. Behavior and habits are very hard to change. I was talking last week with a friend of mine, how I don't understand how some people are getting the latest version of the iPhone every time it comes out. That's $600+ a pop at least on a phone, plus you still have to pay for the service so you can use the phone. Plus I'm sure some people are paying the early termination fee as well. Blows my mind some times.
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You have set some aggressive goals. Lowering my spending and coming up with a budget is something I need to get on top of. I look forward to watching you exceed all of your goals.ReplyDeleteReplies
Sometimes it's a pain to keep track of every penny, but if you're looking to shed expenses then I don't know of any better way. My expenses dropped by almost 11% from 2011 to 2012. Most of that is from being able to see where my money was going and what was just being wasted on things that didn't really bring any value. I know I won't get as big of a cut this year, but if it can drop around 5% I'll be happy.
We'll see if I can hit them all. I only had a 60% rate in 2012, but some of those were easily achievable and I just failed out of laziness. Here's to a great 2013!
Love it! Those are some aggressive goals, but like you said, if you don't set the bar high enough, then it isn't worth doing since it wouldn't be a challenge.ReplyDelete
80% savings rate is also something I am shooting for. It would be amazing to be able to average this for a whole year. Best of luck!
Adding another 100k to the net worth would really be something. This would be a huge boost and help you get to early FI in no time. I'm trying to reach 225k which would put me at the half way point of my target.
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I know my savings rate is highly dependent on my high income, which if I'm as busy as they're saying it's going to be in 2013 then that'll be awesome. Plus if we finish up here in another day or two I could be looking at a bonus of $400 / day up to 5 days. And that's repeatable on every well we drill, I'm hoping we can get all the kinks worked out and start hitting the bonuses pretty regularly. That could potentially be an extra $2k per month from bonuses and would go a long way towards helping the offensive side of reaching FI. The defensive side is pretty much taken care of.
I was thinking about it, and I guess I actually hit 80%+ in 2012 since they were taking 8% of my after-tax income out for my ESPP purchases. But since I wasn't actually seeing that money in my checking account I had forgotten about it. I'm still aiming for 80%+ savings from the cash that hits my checking account though.
$225k would be a nice feat. Getting to the halfway mark is quite an accomplishment and it gets easier once you're on the backside of a goal. I really wish I could get into some rental properties like you. I might work an extra year or two if I hit FI much earlier than expected to be able to save up extra money to get some rental properties. Not sure if I'd try and manage them myself, that might be a headache I wouldn't want to deal with. Plus it'd be nice to not have to deal with it but have a check sent to me even though the property management company is taking a cut. My wife and I will cross that bridge when we get there.
Have a great 2013!
Very aggressive goals and I love it! Although I do currently own Altria I know you'll kick smoking in 2013! If you keep up with a savings rate like that you'll be rich in NO TIME. I look forward to following your progress.ReplyDeleteReplies
I just hope that I can blow past these goals, because that would mean that a lot of progress was made.
Once again, sorry for MO, but it's the best thing in the long run.
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i imagine the trees come singing
Corrine found the headline glorious: Runaways Still Missing.
But back then, before police alerts and milk carton pictures,
running away seemed insanely logical, the perfect anecdote
to parental control—no more groundings, or in-my-day
lectures, or where-did-we-go-wrong laden sighs.
We worked on the note for a day: worded so they
felt guilt and we escaped punishment.
Her cousin lived in the next county.
We would walk or hitchhike there and hide out.
Midnight. My favorite spot, she decided.
My father, usually home and passed out,
chose this night to beer it up with the boys.
Mother was pretending to read a book.
It wasn't until hours later that I was able
to scale the window and sneak to the park.
Corrine's favorite spot rang with birch and maple trees.
She loved to sit on a bench in the middle
and share her troubles when things got bad at home.
She called them beautiful giants,
said they answered back, gave her advice.
I told her it was just the wind or birds she heard,
but she would have none of it.
She was not there.
I waited for awhile on the bench, tried asking
the dark monsters where she was, but they only
made me nervous as they creaked and groaned
spooky nothings to the moon.
I walked to her house, even threw stones at her window.
Realizing the plan ridiculous, I went home.
The next morning my mother shook me awake.
Corrine's parents were frantic.
Torn between lying and her safety, I played dumb,
suggested she might have visited her cousin.
As hours turned sour, however, the truth soon erupted
into a babble of every rebellion we had ever considered.
A week later, she was still not home.
A month.
My parents tightened their leash, wound life's horrors
around me daily until I struggled for breath:
candy-fisted men tempting rides,
sinister alleys and savage acts,
urgent graves in some isolated forest.
I took to sitting on her bench and crying.
Eventually I moved on and away
to big city life and unusual people
who would have scared the hell out of my parents,
but Corrine stays with me through time and distance.
I see her face in empty theaters,
hear her voice float up
in the silent lull of dinner parties.
I picture her married,
hugging children,
buying a surfboard,
working as a bank teller,
planting trees that gather around her
in welcome song.
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Life Path Number 22
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Chen Dongmei still remembers
her first fashion sketch at the
age of 10. It was a mini dress
finished with elegant bell sleeves. She then gave the drawing to
her cousin, an apprentice tailor, to bring
the design to life.
"It looked like the dress a princesswould wear," Chen recalls. Unbeknownstto her at the time, this simple sketch
marked Chen's first step into a career in
fashion. From her days as a young girl
with a keen interest in pretty outfits,
Chen has emerged as one of the coun-try's premier designers of the traditionalChinese dress known as the qipao.
After opening her own workshop inthe Jinqiao area of Pudong New Area, thesoft-spoken woman has built a long list
of clients, which includes many celebri-
ties and stars.
Born during the 1970s in Zhengzhou,
Henan Province, Chen says attractive,
stylish outfits were rare in her child-
hood. The reality of her circumstances,
however, did little to curb her nascent
craving for couture.
"My mom always said the hardest
thing was taking me shopping. Usually
we spent the whole day strolling every-
where and got nothing. So I started to
make my own designs," she says.
After graduating from high school,
Chen enrolled at Zhengzhou University
of Light Industry, where she majored infashion design. There she learned how toproduce and develop clothing designs,and was also exposed to the ins and outsof the fashion industry.
For her first job, Chen joined a state-
owned textile company. "It was a light
job. Everyday I finished work and went
home at 4pm. It was not the life I wanted
to pursue, so I quit," she says. In searchof her passion, Chen went to Shenzheng,Guangdong Province before settling in
As Chen moved around, becoming a fashion designer was never her goal. Herlife changed though after finding work
in a garment company that manufac-
tured qipao.
"I became obsessed with the enchant-
ing cultural foundation of the qipao ...
I have learnt Chinese painting for over
10 years. I wanted to make clothes that
were steeped in Chinese culture," Chen
tells Shanghai Daily.
The qipao, a body-hugging one-piece
dress sometimes referred to as a "Man-
darin gown" in English was first worn
by woman under Manchu rule during
the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The ini-
tial version was looser fitting that its
Today, many see the qipao as synony-
mous with Shanghai during the 1920s
and 30s. At that time, the qipao repre-sented the height of fashion for socialitesand upper-class women.
Chen's workshop is located in a non-
descript, industrial area of Pudong.
First-time visitors often get lost. After
climbing to the second floor of a red-brick building which bears the name of
an automobile parts company, stepping
into Chen's studio is like walking into
another world. Surrounded by antique
ornaments, folding screens, ethnichandicrafts and reams of dazzling cloth,Chen can often be found working on her
"I'm not very interested in finding a
fancy place, which would only mean a
higher rent. I'd rather save my money
for better material," she says.
Indeed, Chen's garments often featurethoughtful touches, such as imported
lace from France, delicate embroidery
work and an ancient Chinese silk-weav-
ing technique known as kesi.
"The most difficult part of makingqipao is finding good suppliers and
craftsmen. During the first few years,
I traveled around China looking for
suppliers. It also took me years to culti-
vate relationships with my tailors," she
The qipao which Chen makes in her
Pudong studio are all tailor-made. Each choice of color and cut is made with the
individual needs of her customers in
mind. To get everything right, Chen's
customers normally come in for at leastthree fittings before their dress is ready.Depending on a client's schedule, it
can take anywhere from two weeks to
two months to finish one qipao. This
painstaking process means that Chen
can usually handle no more than 100
customers in a single year.
As for prices, her made-to-order piecescould run anywhere from 7,000 yuan
(US$1,127) into the tens-of-thousands
of yuan range.
"I am a perfectionist," Chen explainssimply. This, however, doesn't mean she'sa slave to tradition. While she herself
enjoys the old-fashioned aspects of theqipao, Chen isn't averse to incorporat-ing more modern features, like straplessshoulders, into her pieces.
"Time's changing. Qipao fashion start-ed in the 20th century. If we stick to theold styles and never develop, what do weneed designers for?" she asks.
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04-12-04, 19:58 #1Registered User
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Unanswered: what are these options
A question -
find . -name '*.sh' | xargs perl -p -i'_save' -e 's+rick+brick+g'
In this command, I know that it replaces all occurances of rick in the .sh files and changes it to brick. And also makes a copy in the _save file.
Now what does xargs, perl , -p, -i and -e options indicate?
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man find
man xargs
man perl
find . -name '*.sh'
find all files named '*.sh' in the current directory and sub-sirectories, and print filenames to stdout
xargs perl ...
xargs reads filenames (arguments) from the standard input and executes the command 'perl' one or more times with any initial-arguments followed by arguments read from standard input.
For example, if there are two file 'start.sh' ans 'stop.sh', wargs build and executes the following command :
perl perl -p -i'_save' -e 's+rick+brick+g' start.sh stop.sh
perl -p -i'_save' -e 's+rick+brick+g'
Execute perl with the options :
-p : causes Perl to proceed input files line by line, executing the program (-e '...') for each line
-i'save_' : input files are saved with name *.sh_save, output files are named *.sh
-e 's+rick+brick+g' : specify a line of program to execute. Substitutute all occurence of 'rick' by 'brick' in the input file(s).Jean-Pierre.
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In this series on reputation management, I've covered reviews on both Ripoff Report and Yelp in depth. This section about Angie's List rounds out much of what you and your business needs to know about handling and addressing negative reviews at the three major sites that may cause the most grief. If you haven't already read part 11 and part 12 of this guide, those will provide additional key insights on this topic.
What is Angie's List?
Angie's List is a review website co-founded by Bill Oesterle and Angie Hicks in 1995 with the aim to help individuals find quality service providers in their area. While the site covers a variety of service provider areas, including home improvement, pet care, auto repair, and health care, their primary audience consists of homeowners who are looking for service providers to take care of plumbing, electricity, and home renovations.
Businesses can benefit from Angie's List because they provide referrals to people who are searching for service providers in a local area. Reviews by Angie's List members are the main driver of the list and who places at the top of it.
Similarly to Ripoff Report, Angie's List does not allow anonymous reviews and does allow companies and providers to respond to any reports so they can tell their side of the story. They also have certified data collection, which keeps fake reviews from competitors or companies themselves from destroying or lessening the credibility of the review system.
Similarly to Yelp, Angie's List builds relationships with local businesses to offer advertising, but also charges members a monthly fee to subscribe to the list. The thinking is that Angie's List members can save a ton of money by getting the real story on service providers who might handle huge, expensive projects around their home, while putting up a membership wall keeps out anonymous reviewers who might be shilling for a company.
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As with all draft national ordinances passed or amended by Parliament, these are subject to scrutiny by our Ombudsman, which is an integral body and part of the rule of law on St. Maarten. The Ombudsman can review and challenge ordinances (laws) that it deems unconstitutional or in contravention to existing laws. In addition our Constitutional Court upheld the objections of the Ombudsman and as a consequence the law could not be implemented on St. Maarten. These are the facts and circumstances that St. Maarten is faced with as it pertains to this issue. The motion that was unanimously passed contains concise and clear representation of these facts.
So I do not understand how Dutch politicians can think that the St. Maarten Parliament would subject itself to ignoring the Constitution we all individually swore to uphold. Are they saying to us that we should for their "perceived" sake ignore our own Constitution? Would these same politicians do this to their country if the circumstances or situation were reversed? The facts are the facts; the ordinance has been struck down and is deemed unconstitutional. Parliament in its decision of Monday instructed Government to find alternatives, in addition to condemning the actions of the Minister for Interior and Kingdom Relations; and not to seek to establish an institution that is in violation of our laws and to present to the Parliament of St. Maarten a plan of approach for remaining recommended areas of integrity as were reported and accepted by St. Maarten in the four (4) reports that were conducted about St. Maarten.
I have also read that, at least, some of the Dutch politicians have stated that the Dutch Government should now come down with an instruction "aanweizing", and furthermore if we don't like it we can leave the Kingdom. These in my opinion are disrespectful statements, disregarding the people of St. Maarten, its highest elected organ and its rule of law in a democratic society such as ours.
For some Dutch politicians, if we are truly partners within the Kingdom as the Dutch professes to the world, then respect should be shown, to insinuate that the members of Parliament would be hiding something when it pertains to us taking decisions in the best interest of the future of our country is offensive. Before doing this they should familiarize themselves with our Constitution and our democratic system of checks and balances, something that I am quite sure had their support.
What I find also disrespectful is that the same Dutch politicians are linking the arrest of a local Casino owner to decisions of Parliament, and insinuating that we are against transparency in Government. They also indicated that "…if St Maarten wants its way they should do so as an independent country…," this to me is an indication that these Dutch politicians can careless of the general interest of the public of St. Maarten; they are using incomplete and inaccurate information to form conclusions, and this isn't only irresponsible, it is dangerous and has no place in this debate.
If we are to introduce a legal, sustainable and functional Integrity Chamber, it should not be tainted by baseless and blurred truths. How can we continue in good faith to talk about building a strong Kingdom to the outer world when Dutch politicians continue this tactic of accusing and insinuating that we are all corrupt? Those are divisive and oppressive voices and goes beyond politics. It erodes every unifying foundation that has been built within the Kingdom.
It would be irresponsible for the St. Maarten Parliament to subject our country to injustice and flawed laws. We are obliged to protect all of the people of this country and by extension the Kingdom to which we are an integral part of and belong.


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Attention all travelers! I am giving you all the information that anyone would need before setting off for beautiful Sicily, and even some helpful tips after you have arrived.
This isn't going to be just any old travel guide that you can pick up for Palermo full of information you don't need. I, Don Tano, intend to give you the information you need to appreciate Sicily like a local does.
Be sure to read all of the information below as this information is sure to save you time and money. This solitary guide can change every aspect of your upcoming vacation so you can live it to the fullest.
Palermo Tourist Information: 20 Facts Every Traveler Should Know About Palermo
1. How Safe Is Palermo?
While it is true that the mafia might have been born here, it doesn't necessarily mean that the city is dangerous for travelers.
You might be happy to know that Palermo isn't really any different than any other major city. While the Mafia does in fact exist, despite the arrest of many of the prominent bosses, it poses no threat to tourists.
The Italian National Institute of Statistics recently pooled statistics and was able to show that among the 12 biggest cities in all of Italy, Palermo had the least amount of crime. In case you were curious which came in first, it was Milan (followed closely by Bologna and Turin).
But you still need to treat it as you would any other big city around the world. Keep your eyes open for suspicious activity. You should keep your cameras and wallets out of sight when you are headed through the old markets.
Women shouldn't travel alone through areas like Kalsa, Via Vittorio Emanuele or Zisa at night. Make your accommodations in the safer areas of the city.
While there might be a lower crime rate here than in other major Italian cities, we are not completely devoid of it. This is the land of Don Corleone after all.
Lastly on this point, I have unfortunate news for the women of the upcoming travelers. Old Town is loaded up with tascios who like to bother girls with catcalls and whistles.
While these guys are harmless (besides the annoying sound in your ears), it is best just to walk away from them.
2. Where is Palermo?
For those that haven't recently brushed up on their geography, Palermo is the capital city of the Sicily Region of Italy. In about 160 square km, Palermo has about 720,000 inhabitants.
Palermo itself is located on the edge of a fertile plain in between the Billiemi Mountains, the Monreale hills and the Tyrrhenian Sea. This area is known as the Conca d'Oro.
Palermo is the largest port on the entire island, located approximately 250 miles from Africa along the Mediterranean. This is a famous city along the sea because of its fair climate and well preserved monuments.
3. When is the best time to visit Sicily?
While favorable weather makes it nice to visit any time of the year, you might want to shoot for April through October, as this will allow you to appreciate the sea as well. Even with this said, there is no bad time of year to visit.
Here is my personal opinion about Palermo in any one month of the year:
- January: A little brisk, but a great temperature for walking tours.
- February: Cheapest time of year, but you will likely battle rains.
- March: The sun is starting to return to the area.
- April: The city is starting to wake up from winter.
- May: Reasonable prices usher in hot fun in the sun.
- June: Summer has officially begun.
- July: The best month of the year in Sicily.
- August: Very crowded time of year.
- September: Much like July, but fewer tourists.
- October: Great for viewing the old monuments.
- November: Still warm in Sicily.
- December: Winter nightlife is in full swing.
4. How's The Weather?
During the summer months, Palermo stays relatively dry. This is the opposite in the winter months, as precipitation tends to be the norm. The spring and autumn seasons are the best temperature wise, as it is warm and pleasant.
During summer, even with the breeze it can occasionally get as hot as 107 degrees Fahrenheit.
The winters see much cooler (yet still manageable) temperatures. While it is unlikely to see snow here, you will most likely encounter rain and possibly hail if you are planning an extended stay.
Check here for the average temperatures month to month in Palermo.
5) Should I Tip? How Much Should The Tip Be?
Yes, it is a customary thing in Sicily to tip at restaurants. While there are no percentages per say that you should observe here, a tip of €3 or €4 can make a waiter happy.
The people of Sicily aren't all that hard to please.
With this being said, if you need a percentage, you are looking at a customary tip of around five percent. It is not a common practice to tip in self service locations or fast food establishments.
6) I Plan To Go Clubbing, What Should I Wear?
Make no mistake about it, while it might appear as though areas of Palermo are falling apart, people here dress with style.
Two things that you have to keep in mind so you aren't turned away at the door: only groups of women and couples are allowed entry into a nightclub.
Secondly, you can get turned away at the door for being improperly dressed.
This doesn't mean provocative clothing, though. This refers to wearing sneakers and flip flops, shorts, or any clothes that might be deemed "sporty".
You don't need to wear a tuxedo, but you should look nice.
For women, a safe outfit would be a nice evening dress with some complementary heels. For men, wear long pants with casual shoes, wear a button up shirt or polo to complete the ensemble.
Bars and restaurants fortunately have no dress codes to speak of.
7) What Time Do Most Shops Close? Will They Be Open On Holidays?
Most days, shops are going to open at 9 AM and close sometime around 8 PM. Sundays and holidays are rarely an exception (though some hours might fluctuate slightly). Only on New Year's Day, Christmas Day and August 15th will the shops and markets typically be closed.
8) What Holidays Are Celebrated In Palermo?
Much like Spain, Italians love to throw a good party. Here are all of the public holidays celebrated throughout the year:
- January 1st (New Year's Day)
- January 6th (Epiphany)
- Easter
- The Day After Easter (Little Easter)
- April 25th (Liberation Day)
- May 1st (International Worker's Day)
- June 2nd (Republic Day)
- July 15th (Saint Rosalia)
- August 15th (Mid-August Day)
- November 1st (All Saint's Day)
- December 8th (Immaculate Conception)
- December 25th (Christmas)
- December 26th (St. Stephen's Day)
You will find that on the days listed above, many of the shops and restaurants will be closed. The stores in the city center and shopping malls might stay open, though.
9. What Are The Emergency Numbers in Palermo?
While I certainly hope that you have no need for these numbers, here are the primary emergency numbers you might need:
- Police – 112 or 113
- Ambulance – 118
- Fire – 115
You will find that traveling to an emergency room in Palermo is like working your way through a crowded night club. Sicilians think every little thing that goes wrong is like lying on Death's doorstep.
At all hours of the day and night, the hospitals are a very crowded place to be.
If you find yourself in need of a doctor, it may be easier to shell out the €50 or €100 for a house visit. This will be much more efficient than spending your entire day waiting around a packed hospital with wailing people.
Your hotel will be able to call a doctor on your behalf, though you can also call Dr. Mario Belvedere +39 328 5351761. He speaks Italian, English and Spanish.
10. How Do I Get Around The City?
Motorists are the biggest threat to tourist safety in Palermo. Don't rent a bike, as motorists here simply pretend as though they don't see you and soon you'll meet rather roughly with the asphalt.
There are no real great public systems of transport throughout the city, as the buses will frustrate you with long wait times. The tram is only outside of a handful of tourist attractions.
The subway system is pretty well non-existent.
So how do you get from place to place most effectively? You rent a car, of course. Check out the transportation page for all pertinent information about how to get around the city and keep yourself safe in the process.
11. Where Do I Get Other Tourist Information?
This website here was created because there were no good websites for tourists coming to Palermo. That is to say, the truly useful information you might actually benefit from.
All the travel guides I've seen are rubbish, speaking vague information likely based on other cities.
That being said, you have 3 main options when you are gathering information about Palermo. Each of these will be used for a different reason.
– Tourist Offices Scattered Around The City. You kind of have to hold your breath and hope that someone is actually there to help you when you stop at one of these places. You are looking at a high chance of finding no one at all in the offices or someone who cannot speak any English.
If you are fortunate to find someone who can throw enough together to answer your questions, these are typically the place to go to get information about monuments, tours and general directions to a specific location.
You will be given a free map with a suggested itinerary based on agreements they have made with restaurants and businesses.
Take your map and go, definitely do not follow them. Below you will find a list of the main tourist centers in the city. CIT stands for Tourist Information Center.
- CIT Politeama (Ground Floor of Politeama Theater)
- CIT Gesap (Falcone-Borsellino Airport, Ground Floor)
- CIT Belmonte (92 Via Principe di Belmonte)
- CIT Bellini (Piazza Bellini)
- CIT Mondello (Piazza Mondello)
- CIT Porto (Port of Palermo)
– Information Available Online. As frustrating as it is, there is no official Palermo tourism website that is comprised in English.
It would appear that we Sicilians would much prefer visitors travel from site to site getting different information about the same topics, than to actually make a website that could actually help people.
The municipality is far more concerned with their seedy dealings to invest money into a service that isn't sponsored by someone's "son". Wearepalermo.com is my ever present attempt to give everyone all of the information about this city that they might possibly require.
– Talk to the Locals. Sicilians have always been known to bend over backwards to help struggling tourists, even though there is almost always a significant language barrier.
Use simple words and over articulate to help bridge the gap between languages, but don't be shy about asking anyone you come across for some quick assistance.
Sicilian people are ready and willing to help, even offering rides to destinations just to help out.
12. Where Should I Stay?
There are many places to stay in Palermo, but there are a few concerns that should help you choose among these options: proximity to attractions you intend to visit, safety of the area in general, and the nightlife.
Three ideal places to stay are Old Town, Mondello and Downtown Palermo. You will find plenty of hotels in each of these areas, as well as holiday houses, B & B's and hostels.
Look at this page for more information about where to sleep in Palermo.
13. What Currency Is Used? Are Foreign Currencies Accepted?
While it might seem like some areas of Palermo are still dated centuries ago, as a part of Italy, Sicily uses the Euro as its currency. Most of the shops are only going to accept Euros and not anything else.
It is a good idea to have cash on hand, as many of the smaller stores and restaurants are not going to allow you to pay with a card. No, it's not because you are from out of town, it's because they don't have a card reader in their shop at all.
Also consider that there is a heightened commission that is charged to the shop owner for payments with a card under €10. So, if your payment is less than this, save yourself a drawn out scowl from an employee and just pay with that cash.
14. What Are The Main Districts Here?
While there are 25 total districts to speak of in Palermo, there are around a dozen that have serious historic and cultural significance. Shoot over to this page to check out more information about Palermo's neighborhoods and districts.
15. What Do Sicilians Usually Eat? Just Pasta and Pizza?
There have been so many different cultural influences throughout the history of Sicily, that it would be impossible for me to adequately answer this question. As the most conquered city in the world, Palermo is no stranger to cultural influences on its cuisines.
Romans, the Spanish, Swabians, Greeks, Normans, Arabs and so on have all left their mark on the food here.
This in kind has made for a unique blend of cuisine unlike any other place on the planet. Foodies rejoice because there is a lot more here than just pizza and pasta. A virtual encyclopedia would have to be created to contain all of the options that you have in Sicily to eat.
I get it, I'm bragging a bit. But as a proud citizen of Palermo, I'm also proud of our gastronomy.
Since you are only here for a short stay, I've pulled together a small list of the must-try foods while you are here. Buon Appetito! (enjoy the meal!)
16. What's The Parking Situation? Do I Have To Pay To Park?
You are inevitably going to see some disturbing things when it comes to parking around Palermo. You will see cars parked on the sidewalk, cars double or even triple parked in certain spots, and you will see a blatant abuse of handicapped parking.
Be mindful of some self-proclaimed valets that will offer to park (and then guard) your car for a certain fee. Refusal to pay this "fee" (also known as extortion) will have these ruffians damaging your car.
The worst of it is that the police know they are there and are doing little to nothing to stop this Mafia style racket.
17. What's The Policy For International Visitors?
You must have a Visa to get into Italian territory if you are not a European citizen or you are a Stateless person. This is printed on adhesive paper and applied to a certain page of the passport or relative travel documents.
There are exceptions to this requirement, and apart from medical care or a paying job, certain countries' citizens are able to visit for no more than 90 days consecutively.
The countries that are included in this arrangement are: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina , Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, South Korea, Costa Rica, El Salvador, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Japan, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Others that are not required to get a tourist visa are:
- British nationals that have a BN Passport (Overseas)
- Students of a third world country residing in a member state
- Refugee holders of travel documentation in accordance with the Geneva
- Stateless persons that are holders of travel documentation issued under New York Convention (Sept. 9th, 1954)
- Have nationality in a country which resides in a Member State and have travel documentation from that Member State.
18. Wi-Fi & Internet Connection
Through Palermo Smart City, you are able to connect to the internet for free. In fact, 14 different public areas have this feature and you can use any mobile device to connect to it. Google Maps can show you where nearby hotspots are to connect to the web.
19. Sightseeing Palermo
Palermo has a deep cultural heritage that rivals anywhere else in all of Europe. This is part of the reason it won Italian Capital of Culture 2018. Even though Palermo might be vast, the monuments are very localized.
With the right walking itineraries, you can see nearly every important sight in Palermo without having to rely on public transportation to get you there.
20. What About The People of Sicily
You will find that there are few people around the world that are as welcoming and friendly as Sicilians are. While it might be difficult to find someone who speaks English, they will go out of their way in spite of this to make you feel welcome and at home.
The only time this welcoming nature vanishes is when they are driving a car, in which case, watch yourself. If you want to find a little more information about Sicilians in general, look a little closer at the Sicilian stereotype here.
Navigate through the top menus to get even more tourist information to truly educate you about Palermo.
If you have any questions at all that weren't answered within this collection, feel free to ask it in the comment box below and I will get back with you soon.
Don Tano Bongiorno


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Discussion in 'On Topic' started by Accord, Oct 7, 2005.
So what's the longest hump you've ever been on?
25+ miles.
I'm not sure what a hump is, but the longest ruck I was on was 100 miles in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
i humped the wife for 45 mins once....im airforce longest walk I take is about 50 feet to the bathroom.. in basic who knows maybe a few miles but it wasnt really a hump, more like a slow march
what is at boot, like 8-10 miles?
I humped my girlfriend for a good hour though, and then humped again.
I will do this before I leave Europe
8 miles.
2 and a half hours is my record
the only humping the AF does is in the bedroom
25 miles... but my buddy spilled 1,500 gallons of fuel the other day and his ass got to ruck march from 0400-2000 with IBA, Kevlar, M16, Rucksack in 95 degree heat. If he walked 2 miles an hour (which is probably slower than he did) that would be at least 32 miles... He's walking like a prisoner's bitch
What's the average speed most units go at while on humps?
Make sure to get your feet taped by the red cross. Most of the people who dropped out were the guys trying to be tough and ruck without tape.
15-17 min/mile or so i guess.. with ruck, if thats what a hump is.
What do you mean get them taped?
Without stopping (6 hours)- 26 miles
Over a few days (3) - 68 miles
Is that a 40 hour period?
Most combat units try to maintain a sub 14 minute pace. The minimum standard for everyone in the Army to complete their yearly 12 miler is 3 hours; which is a 15 minute per mile pace.
He left a fuel tanker running for about 3 hours. It was dry when he caught it.
EIB standards
It's not just the EIB standard.
The red cross covers the bottom of your feet with thin strips of tape to help keep the layers of skin from seperating and reduce blisters. Unless your feet have the texture of beef jerky, it's probably best to get them taped.
Is it special kind of tape?
Because I would imagine just regular duct tape or whatever would cause moisture buildup between the skin on your feet and the tape and make things worse .
It's just cloth medical tape, kind of like what you would find on a good quality band-aid.


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Attendee Justification
You are probably aware that the annual Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) showcases simulation, education, modeling and training technology for the exchange of information among industry, the military, and the educational communities.
But, how do you share the value of this event with your board or supervisor in order to help justify your attendance?
We've gathered some tools and articles to help you "make your case" for your attendance. Feel free to cut, paste, paraphrase to suit your particular situation or needs.
- Sample Justification Letter
- Expense Calculator
- I/ITSEC Value Proposition
- 2014 Letter from Secretary Kendall
- 2015 Letter from Secretary Kendall
- New Attendees FAQ
Some things to consider to justify the travel and training expense:
- Focus on what you will specifically bring back to the organization as return for the investment.
- Offer to prepare and deliver a short presentation and Q&A to your colleagues to share what you learned. That way others in your unit will get the benefits of your attendance, too.
- Share the Program Agenda and Program Guide with your colleagues. As an attendee, you will received a CD containing all of the Papers that are presented as well as the Tutorial Slides.
- If you are working to obtain or maintain your Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP) or other professional designation, remind your supervisor that this is a great way to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Continuous Learning Points (CLPs).
- Be ready with a plan that shows who will cover for you while you are attending the conference.
- Be sure to check out the registration page where all the various rates are listed to see if you qualify for any of the lower rates or discounts.
Quantifying the Benefits
Although you might understand the benefits of I/ITSEC, your manager may not. Therefore, to be most effective in justifying the conference, you need to clearly articulate the connection between your organization's knowledge requirements and the I/ITSEC program. DO NOT assume that your manager will be able to automatically make those distinctions.
Use the Expense Calculator (above) to develop a cost estimate for attending I/ITSEC.
Many benefits from I/ITSEC attendance are hard to quantify. For example, experts agree that the top benefit of conference attendance is networking value. Where else can you find so many contacts facing the same issues as your organization? Are there solutions you're not aware of? Although networking is undoubtedly the most important aspect of a conference, it is also the toughest for which to quantify any value.
If an employee came to you and said, "I want you to fund me for $x and I don't know what it'll do for you," that is not a convincing argument.
When you present your request for I/ITSEC, focus on what you will specifically bring back to the organization as payback for the investment.
Some specific details you may want to identify include:
- Session content. What sessions have particular relevance to your organizations work? (The full agenda will be set and posted by early Fall.) You'll want to specify relevant Tutorials, Special Events, Papers, Workshops.
- Vendor contacts. Will the conference showcase vendors with tools you use or are evaluating for potential future use? Is this an opportunity during which you'll be able to compare competing tools?
(This page is meant to provide information for attendees, though some of the material is relevant for Exhibitors as well. For more Exhibitor related material, please see http://exhibits.iitsec.org/2015/public/enter.aspx.)
- Have you seen other examples of material that could be adapted for I/ITSEC?
- Perhaps you have developed a packet that may be useful to your fellow attendees?
- See a gap that we could help fill? Let us know and we'll be glad to add to the information posted here.