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Get out and go to…Ikeda!
DM Murray
Osaka is a huge, bustling city full of entertainment, shopping, food and distinctive local culture. You could spend days or even weeks without leaving Osaka City and not get bored – but there is also plenty more to see if you venture a little further. This article is the first in a series looking at places easily accessible from Osaka City that you might not have considered before. Today we're looking at Ikeda, a city in the north of Osaka Prefecture. Ikeda Osaka
Why you should go to Ikeda
The History of Ikeda
Ikeda Castle
Rakugo Museum
Satsukiyama Park
Ikeda is easily accessible from Osaka, and you can get there from Umeda Station in around 20 minutes. It may be less famous than other nearby cities like Minoh and Takarazuka, but Ikeda is well worth a visit, with museums, parks and cultural sites to see. In this article, I'll talk about the history of Ikeda over the centuries and some of its claims to fame, before giving a spotlight to some things to see and do in Ikeda, including castle remains, a museum and theatre for rakugo performance, and a park known for cherry blossoms in spring and one of Japan's smallest zoos.
People have lived in the Ikeda area for many hundreds of years, at least as long ago as the late Heian Period (around 1000 CE). At that time, there was a village called Kureha, named for one of two sisters said to have come from the Chinese kingdom of Wu in the 3rd century CE and taught Japanese people the arts of weaving and sewing. The word gofuku, written with the same characters as Kureha (呉服) is another name for kimono, especially ones made from silk. The place has been known as Ikeda since the Kamakura Period (around the 12th century), but you can still see the old name in some locations like Kureha Shrine, where Kurehatori, one of the sisters from Wu, is enshrined. The other sister, Ayahatori, is honoured at Ikeda Shrine, which is also known as Ayaha Shrine.
Kureha Shrine – Source: www.ikedashi-kanko.jp
Ikeda Shrine – Source: www.ikedashi-kanko.jp
In the mediaeval era, the site became a castle town ruled by the Ikeda clan, who claimed descent from the powerful Minamoto clan (read more about historical clans in the Osaka area here). After rival clans fought for supremacy in the Sengoku ("warring states") Period, Japan was reunified, and Osaka became an important commercial city. One of the Osaka area's most popular exports then was sake. People in the city of Edo, the location of the military government that was later renamed Tokyo, called sake from Osaka kudarizake, and preferred it so much that kudarizake made up 80% of the sake consumed in Edo. In those days, Ikeda was one of the most famous sake-producing towns, as home to more than 30 breweries, but since then other regions grew in popularity while production in the Osaka area declined. Today, only one brewery remains in Ikeda: Goshun, which continues to proudly label its products as "Ikeda sake". The name is also closely connected to the area, as the character for go (呉) is the same as one of the characters used to write Kureha, the old name for Ikeda.
Sake production in Osaka fell fastest during the time that industrialization increased. Fortunately, Ikeda had a part to play in Osaka's new role as an industrial region too. One prominent company which has its headquarters in Ikeda is the automobile manufacturer Daihatsu, which is a subsidiary of Toyota today. Their oldest plant was opened in Ikeda in 1939, and the company went on to make a variety of passenger and commercial cars. One of their most iconic vehicles is the Daihatsu Midget, a three-wheeled truck commonly associated with the retro image of 1950s and 1960s Japan. Compact cars like the Midget are still popular in Japan today.
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Ikeda was also home to two of the best-known modern entrepreneurs of the Kansai area. One is Hankyu Railway founder Kobayashi Ichizo. In the early 20th century, he was a pioneer in employing the strategy of building railway lines leading out of a major city – Osaka – and then developing the suburban area along the lines. This led to the establishment of the famous all-female Takarazuka Revue musical theatre troupe, the Hankyu Department Store and, later, the Toho Motion Picture Company (read more about Kobayashi Ichizo and other major figures in Osaka's economic history here). Kobayashi's former home in Ikeda is now a memorial museum celebrating his life and achievements. In 2009, another museum was opened, also in Ikeda, specifically to display Kobayashi's expansive art collection.
Ikeda's other big name is Ando Momofuku, the inventor of instant noodles and founder of Nissin Food. Born in Taiwan in 1910, Ando moved to Osaka after the Second World War. After several failed business ventures, he invented the very first instant noodle product in Ikeda in the late 1950s, which was released as Chicken Ramen. Since then, many more variations have been released, and the idea has become popular all over the world. There was even a drama series about his life story, Manpuku, on Japanese TV between 2018 and 2019. At the Cup Noodles Museum in Ikeda, you can learn about his life, the many instant noodles made by Nissin, and even make your own Cup Noodle (read more about Momofuku Ando and the Cup Noodles Museum here).
Display at Cup Noodles Museum
Now that you know a little bit about the history of Ikeda City, I would like to go into some more detail about a few of the best things to see and do there.
Ikeda Castle was founded in 1334 CE by Ikeda Noriyori. The castle and the Ikeda family grew in strength in the following years, becoming one of the major clans of Settsu – an old province covering modern-day Osaka City, Kobe City and nearby areas. In mediaeval Japan, the sovereign was still the emperor, but real political authority was held by the shogun, a military leader, while local feudal lords generally had significant power over their domains. Authority was especially decentralised during the Sengoku Period, when there was no shogun and many clan leaders fought for control over the country. The Sengoku Period ended due to the efforts of three major figures who ultimately reunited Japan. The first was Oda Nobunaga, who brought the already powerless existing shogun line to an end and then conquered the lands of many of his rivals. After Nobunaga's sudden death, Toyotomi Hideyoshi took his place, established Osaka Castle and gained control over most of the country. Soon after Hideyoshi died, his former supporter Tokugawa Ieyasu came out on top following a power struggle, and became shogun of the reunified Japan.
Ikeda Castle Park
The most dramatic part of Ikeda Castle's history is the Sengoku Period. While Oda Nobunaga was expanding his control through the area around Kyoto and Osaka, the Ikeda clan resisted his forces for some time. However, eventually the clan leader, Ikeda Katsumasa, gave in like many other lords in the area. Nobunaga recognised his ability and granted him more land, soon making him one of three governors of Settsu Province. However, Katsumasa was later the victim of a purge within the clan, and his retainer Araki Murashige took over. Araki became a powerful follower of Nobunaga, participating in major battles such as the siege of Ishiyama Honganji in Osaka, before rebelling and fleeing. In his pursuit of Araki, Nobunaga was brutal towards Araki's family and followers, contributing to his reputation as a cruel leader. Araki later went to Sakai, where he studied under the tea ceremony master Sen no Rikyu during the rule of Nobunaga's successor, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Ikeda Castle was abandoned after Araki's departure.
Like many Japanese castles, including Osaka Castle, most of Ikeda Castle has been lost. Today, Ikeda Castle Park has the remaining original ruins on display, but the main draw of the park is the reconstructed main keep and other structures. Though the castle is considerably smaller than some of the more famous castles in Japan, it still offers wonderful views of the park on one side, and the city on the other side. The park also features a pond, a garden and a teahouse. For people who have visited Osaka Castle and want to see more, this is possibly the nearest option, together with the recently reconstructed Amagasaki Castle, and is well worth checking out.
Rakugo is a traditional narrative art form in Japan which was popularized during the Edo Period, the two centuries of relative peace that followed after Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun at the end of the Sengoku Period. In rakugo, a solo performer tells stories which are sometimes dramatic but more often humorous. The performer sits on the stage, and moves their upper body and adjusts the tone of their voice to portray all the different characters in the story. A folding fan is used as a prop, for example to imitate chopsticks or a sword. Rakugo from Edo is more famous, but in Kamigata – an Edo Period name for the Osaka and Kyoto area – a distinct style developed too. Some differences include the use of background music and extra props like a small table in Kamigata rakugo (read more about the traditions of rakugo and other Kamigata culture here). Of course, rakugo stories from this area also feature local places, in many cases including Ikeda.
Rakugo Museum – Source: www.ikedashi-kanko.jp
Interior of Rakugo Museum – Source: www.ikedashi-kanko.jp
Opened in 2007, the Rakugo Museum in Ikeda is the first museum devoted to Kamigata rakugo. The museum exhibits materials, books and videos exploring the history of rakugo in the region and Ikeda's links to the art form. There are also frequent performances from both amateurs and professionals, so if you want to learn more about rakugo and see it performed, this is the place to go. Besides the Rakugo Museum, another venue for traditional theater in Ikeda is the nearby Gofukuza Theatre. Originally founded in the Edo Period, Gofukuza was later relocated more than once, but it continues to stage daily performances of traditional art forms like kabuki. The Rakugo Museum and Gofukuza Theatre offer visitors the chance to experience the popular entertainment of the Edo Period in an intimate setting.
Gofukuza Theater – Source: www.ikedashi-kanko.jp
Satsukiyama Park is the park surrounding the mountain Satsukiyama, a symbol of the city. According to legend, there was once a tree on Satsukiyama where Ayahatori and Kurehatori would hang their woven cloth to dry. Today, the mountain features several hiking routes and viewing spots, and is known locally as a place to see a spectacular night view of the Osaka area. Even if you don't head into the forest areas and up the mountain, there are still great views to be seen elsewhere in the park. It's particularly popular as a cherry blossom spot, and in April there is a cherry blossom festival held in Satsukiyama Park as well as Ikeda Castle Park. Other seasonal sights include the red and yellow autumn leaves in late November, and azaleas – the official flower of Ikeda City – in May.
Apart from the beautiful scenery and relaxing atmosphere, Satsukiyama Park is known for its zoo, which first opened in 1957. This very small zoo is free to enter and home mostly to small or domesticated animals like turtles and alpacas. Satsukiyama Zoo's main stars, though, are its wombats. Ikeda has had a sister city relationship with the city of Launceston in Tasmania, Australia since 1965. Among other cultural exchange, the two cities have presented gifts to one another, including wallabies given to Ikeda to celebrate Osaka's World Expo in 1970, and Japanese macaques gifted to Launceston ten years later. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the sister city partnership, three wombats came to live in Satsukiyama Zoo. The zoo soon became one of the few places outside Australia to successfully breed wombats, and there have been multiple generations born since that time. The marsupials have become so popular that they are now something of a mascot for Ikeda: you may see statues and other images of wombats dotted around the city. While Satsukiyama Zoo is not the flashiest of zoos, you can walk through it from beginning to end in about five minutes – if you don't stop for pictures – and as it is right next to some of the park's nicest cherry blossom areas, it's worth a visit if you are near.
Cherry Blossom trees at Satsukiyama Park
A wombat statue near Ikeda Station
Ikeda Station (number HK49) is on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line. A one-way ticket from Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station (HK01) costs 270 yen. All Takarazuka Line trains from Umeda stop at Ikeda Station and usually take about 20 minutes, but local trains are a little slower. From other parts of Osaka, you should first go to Umeda on the Osaka Metro or the JR Loop Line. Going from Namba (Y15, M20) to Umeda (Y11, M16) on the Metro Midosuji Line or Yotsubashi Line takes about 10 minutes and costs 230 yen. If you are travelling from areas north of Osaka, like Kobe or Kyoto, it may be easier and cheaper to take a Hankyu train to Juso Station (HK03) and transfer to the Takarazuka Line there.
Ikeda Castle, the Rakugo Museum and Satsukiyama Park are all to the north of Ikeda Station: after the ticket gates, turn right, go downstairs and turn left. They are also all accessible on foot. The Rakugo Museum is between five and ten minutes' walk from the station. Ikeda Castle is about 15 minutes away, and the entrance to Satsukiyama Park is a little further. If you'd rather not walk all the way to the park, Hankyu Bus numbers 1, 8, 11 and 14 also run from the north side of Ikeda Station to Satsukiyama Park in about five minutes. The buses have a flat fare of 220 yen
Ikeda Castle Park, the Rakugo Museum and Satsukiyama Park are all free to enter. The castle is open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (closes at 5:00 pm between November and March). The Rakugo Museum is open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, but this can vary depending on events being held – note that admission fees apply for these events. Satsukiyama Park is open at all hours, but the zoo is only open from 9:15 am to 4:45 pm. The castle, the museum and the zoo are all closed on Tuesdays.
Keep in mind that as Ikeda is less well-known as a tourist destination, information at these places may be mainly or entirely in Japanese. Performances at the Rakugo Museum and Gofukuza Theatre are also in Japanese.
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Currently based in Edinburgh, Scotland, DM Murray spent over four years living in the Kansai area, where she worked as an English teacher. While in Japan, she enjoyed travelling around the country, to places as far apart as Hokkaido, Shimane and Okinawa. She wants to spread the word about overlooked places, and help people gain a deeper understanding of Osaka and Japan.
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With the new millennium, the Internet has become a place of revolution and diversity. It doesn't just connect people; it offers the tools for massive popularity campaign, marketing research and much more.
Nowadays singers and artist use the internet in the first place to promote themselves and their products. For musicians and bands, the music industry has become extremely competitive. There are so many talented players out there waiting their chance to become famous and fruitful. The chances are very slim, and it's more probable to win the lottery in the casino than making a successful career as a singer. Many talented, bright young musicians have failed in competing with the everyday growing music industry. What is the missing link? Why have we made it almost impossible to stand out in the vast ocean of free music online? Was it a revolution or we made it even harder for a new artist to make a living by his talent? We download free music without even asking ourselves what was the cost of the artist to do this masterpiece. We have revolutionized our way of consuming from radio stations back in 80's to SoundCloud today.
Having the opportunity to download a song without paying for it is quite a good fit for most people. Now is even easier to access thousands of songs without paying a cent for its value.
It has become broadly known that CDs, cassette players have become old school. Today we want to access our music playlist in a matter of seconds. We don't need complicated third party machines to listen to the latest single of Adele. No, we need to have the essential – a smartphone with iTunes or Spotify. These are the winners, the popular applications you can install quickly and listen to thousands of free songs. Of course, not paying for each song is an advantage we can not miss but this is compensated with a subscription plan for each of these platforms. The Internet and has made it possible, the revolution of the music industry that we have waited is here now in every smartphone, on every computer, we can listen to our favorite bands and artist as much as we like.
What is the price you would ask? Well, it depends on the subscription plan you choose to pay.
The use of the internet to promote bands is pioneered by Mick Hucknall of Simply Red, who launched his website way back in 1994.
I wasn't long after when he did start his label Simplyred.com and used the internet to promote his music online without the big labels who use the massive publicity. It worked out and made them famous only after Simply Red has finished their contract with Warner.
The internet has made them famous; it was the place where they had the chance to do whatever they decide without the pressure of the label and set them free. That step might have been the start of a whole new world for the music industry. Many bands and singers have followed their path and decided to move on their own. Social media has become a place not only to connect people but a place to share too. MySpace is one of the first social medias where free music was popularized, bands and singers have actively uploaded their albums and singles. It wasn't about a chance given from the Label; it was about their effort not big Labels gambling with their faith. It was artist's choice to be out there in public.


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It wasn't long after I decided by accident that I wanted to design and art direct newspaper/magazines that I learned that the process was more complicated than just cutting and pasting pictures and words on paper. My first efforts looked like kindergarten collages, although not as charming or savvy. Stage two of my career was when illustrator Brad Holland introduced me to Herb Lubalin's work. Without a clue as to what typography entailed, I was drawn to how Lubalin used letters and typefaces to create patterns that read as words and headlines. The notion of type as expression was lost on this naif, yet it was alluring enough that I instinctively knew that's what I should do. I had my chance with a few periodicals that hired me freshly kicked out of both NYU and The School of Visual Arts (SVA) to play, experiment and otherwise hone my skill.
There were a few underground newspapers I worked on, but the one that allowed me the widest berth was not technically an underground. ROCK was a Rolling Stone wannabe that covered rock and roll as serious culture. On our writing staff were such names as Lenny Kaye (that's where he met his longtime collaborator Patti Smith, who was briefly a writer/editor); Steve Reiner, who became one of the first producers for NPR's "All Things Considered"; and David Reitman, who jocked for a very popular radio show on WFMU. We also produced rock and oldies shows.
I was art director. I had free reign over the design. I had my own Phototypositor and Stat King, so I could set and manipulate type photographically and revel in the surprises and mistakes that were inevitable in everything I tried. I had a special fondness for Kabel, News Gothic, Busarama, Windsor, shadow types of all kinds, Lightline Gothic and other (buck-a-word) novelties. I also had copies of Avant Garde and Fact magazine, so I could see and copy Lubalin's unique typographic style. I was obsessed with smashing and overlapping letters, and made easy with the tools at my disposal. One of them was the options with the Stat King to use various screens to make continuous tone, high contrast and linear veloxes that could then be manipulated even more.
The pages below, done between 1968 and 1970, may look crude, but I think they weren't bad for a guy without design training. They may never have passed Lubalin's standards. But being able to do them without anyone saying they looked crude or amateurish allowed me to learn as I earned (a paltry $50 a week).
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Energy Department seeks public input on environmental assessment of accelerator project at Fermilab
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The following press release was issued today by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The U.S. Department of Energy invites citizens to review and comment on the possible environmental effects of building and operating the Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) particle accelerator at DOE's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. PIP-II is an upgrade to the existing proton accelerator complex at Fermilab. It will provide increased beam power to generate an unprecedented stream of neutrinos — subatomic particles that could unlock our understanding of the universe — and support a growing program of physics research for many years to come including the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.
The comment period is October 15 through November 15, 2018.
DOE's draft environmental assessment analyzes impacts to human health and the environment from construction and operation of the proposed facility, including:
Potential impacts on air, water and soil;
Potential impacts to biological and cultural resources
Potential impacts from construction accidents and transportation;
Potential impacts to both workers and the public from potential exposure to radiation under both routine operations and credible accident scenarios; and
Potential socioeconomic impacts.
DOE has posted the document online for public review and comment in accordance with its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Procedures. It is available at http://pip2.fnal.gov/env-assessment.
The centerpiece of the PIP-II project is the construction of a new superconducting radio-frequency linear accelerator, which would fully modernize the frontend of the existing Fermilab accelerator chain and provide a platform for future enhancements. The plan is to install the new accelerator in a roughly 700-foot-long tunnel about 25 feet underground near Fermilab's central laboratory building, Wilson Hall
The new accelerator will double the beam energy of its predecessor from 400 million to 800 million electronvolts. That boost will enable the Fermilab accelerator complex to achieve megawatt-scale beam power.
More information about the PIP-II project is available at http://pip2.fnal.gov.
There are two ways people can comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment:
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For additional details about the project, visit the website linked to above or contact:
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It is not a surprise that the most expensive sports cars are in the garages of the rich. It does not matter if the owner is a sport, film, or music star with the increase of popularity increases the number of cars on the highway. An overview of social media shows that the superstars do enjoy revealing their sports cars to the audience.
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In the following, we at DRIVAR® list a few superstars and their very distinctive vehicle fleets, according to a report from BLOGG.de – "The hottest sports cars of the superstars" The same applies to superstars: the faster, the better! But, even the sports cars of the superstars have to bring lots of horse powers on the highway with such a fast-paced lifestyle.
Athletes and their supercars
Several training sessions daily, mostly with high intensity and guaranteed to be exhausting. You might think that professional athletes are looking for something more relaxed when driving so that they can fall into the seat of a G-Class after a long training session. However, if you look at Instagram and Co. you will find a four-wheeled equivalent of the respective sports star, namely a super sports car.
The Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor, for example, likes to be photographed in and in front of his Lamborghini Aventador, but the BMW I8 also makes a powerful impression. Footballers in particular, who are among the best-paid athletes, usually do not just have a super sports car. Dribble boss in Paris, Neymar likes to drive around in his Ferrari 458 Spider. A former Paris star, Ibrahimovic, is an enthusiastic Maserati driver.
Christiano Ronaldo, 5-time Ballon d`Or winner, and absolute superstar, has a whole garage full of luxury sports cars. His Porsche 911 Turbo S is still the most unimpressive vehicle in our small selection. In addition to his Porsche, he also has super sports cars such as a Ferrari 599 GTO, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Ferrari F12. If that is not enough, there are a Bugatti Veyron and a Bugatti Chiron in his possession. The last two Bugatti sports cars alone have a worth of over five million euros.
The sports cars of the music stars
Even as a musician, if you have gained a reputation, you can live pretty well. Rappers are usually associated with expensive and fast cars. But Lady Gaga also likes fast cars, and her Lamborghini Huracan proves this fact. Justin Bieber, another absolute world star, enjoys being photographed in front of his Audi R8.
One of the most successful musicians in recent years undoubtedly is Drake. The US rapper has a great fleet of vehicles with exotic cars. McLaren 675 LT is a particular feature car of his collection.
Kanye Wes surprised everyone at the Cannes Film Festival with a Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss. He ruined the appearance of the numerous other stars by arriving in a normal Mercedes SLR.
The biggest eye-catcher is probably 50 Cent with his Lamborghini Aventador in Versace optics. The Lamborghini Aventador seems to be the basic car for superstars. Chris Brown and many other stars are also regularly photographed in this Italian super sports car.
The sports cars of the film and television stars
Similar to the Lamborghini Aventador, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta also seems to be a popular vehicle. Film star Jason Statham likes to pose in front of his Ferrari like many other media stars.
The Kardashians (Jenner's) are the most famous family in America and have gathered considerable wealth. Of course, this is also evident in the family's fleet. Kylie Jenner is regularly photographed in her turquoise Ferrari 458 Spider, while Caitlyn Jenner drives a purple Porsche GT3 RS. Khloe Kardashian also drives with another Porsche 911 Turbo S.
The British TV chef Gordon Ramsey has achieved cult status through his incredible cooking skills and numerous TV shows. For this reason, the Ferrari La Ferrari Aperta accompanies the world-famous star chef very well.
Finally, the most environmentally friendly superstar is Leonardo DiCaprio in comparison with the gasoline-powered super sports cars of the superstars. Of course, to live up to this reputation you need a special sports car. He found this in the Fisker Karma, a hybrid alternative to the popular pure combustion engines.
Let's summarize!
The bigger the wallet, the greater the lavishness, even among sports cars. But admittedly, most of the superstars have an excellent sense of taste when choosing their cars. The most popular brands are Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bugatti. However, the good taste sometimes ends with the paintwork on some super sports cars, but if you have over 10 cars in your garage, you probably will need the variety in terms of colour.
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Regulatory and Standards
The NAB 2018 Agenda Series
Calculating RF Power Density and Exposure
The FCC is actively checking broadcast sites for compliance with FCC Rules §1.1310, RF radiation exposure limits.
Doug Lung
The FCC is actively checking broadcast sites for compliance with FCC Rules §1.1310, RF radiation exposure limits. Every broadcaster has had to certify compliance with the rules either in the original application for their facility or in the license renewal. However, sites that met exposure limits in the past may exceed the limits now due to the addition of DTV transmitters. This month I'll look at how the FCC is evaluating compliance, new requirements the FCC is considering, and give you some tools for accurately evaluating RF power density from your analog or DTV facility.
FCC ACTIONS
FCC engineers have been making unannounced visits to broadcast sites to see if RF power density exceeds the amount specified in §1.1310 in areas accessible to the public. The power density limit for public exposure is 0.2 mW per cm2 at VHF TV frequencies. The power density at UHF depends on the frequency. The formula used to determine the maximum power density at UHF channels in areas accessible to the public is:
Power Density (mW/cm2) = F(MHz)/1500
FCC Rule §1.1307(b)(3) states: "In general, when the guidelines specified in §1.1310 are exceeded in an accessible area due to the emissions from multiple fixed transmitters, actions necessary to bring the area into compliance are the shared responsibility of all licensees whose transmitters produce, at the area in question, power density levels that exceed 5 percent of the power density exposure limit applicable to their particular transmitter or field strength levels that, when squared, exceed 5 percent of the square of the electric or magnetic field strength limit applicable to their particular transmitter."
One method the FCC has been using to determine the contribution of individual transmitters to the total RF power density in public areas at the site is to measure the power density before and after an individual transmitter is shut off. If the power density drops more than 5 percent of the public exposure limit, then the station is considered to be responsible for bringing the area into compliance and may be fined.
The FCC is proposing new RF exposure regulations. I reported on this Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) in my June 30 RF Report. Please refer to that article for a complete description of the proposed changes.
The FCC is not planning to change the allowable exposure limits or OET-65 calculation techniques; however they are considering allowing the use of spatial averaging, which should lead to measurements that more closely match absorption by a human in congested areas where there are a lot of reflections or multiple sources contributing RF.
Under the proposed rules, when calculations are used to show RF power density will not exceed FCC limits the licensee would have to provide details on how the power density was calculated. The spreadsheet I'm describing here should meet those requirements when the number of contributors is limited (and thus easily studied) or when the resulting power density in public areas is less than 5 percent of the public exposure limits.
The commission is also proposing to modify §1.1310 with language stating, "Licensees and applicants are generally responsible for compliance with both the occupational/controlled exposure limits and the general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in Table 1 as they apply to transmitters under their jurisdiction. Licensees and applicants should be aware that the occupational/controlled exposure limits apply especially in situations where workers may have access to areas in very close proximity to antennas where access to the general public may be restricted."
Given the difficulty some sites are likely to have bringing power density down to the public exposure levels, broadcasters will be relieved to find that the NPRM states that transient individuals simply need to be made aware of their exposure and says this could be achieved "by means of written and/or verbal information, including, for instance, appropriate signage." The words "exercise control" would be specified as meaning "an exposed individual is able to reduce or avoid exposure by administrative or engineering work practices, such as use of personal protective equipment or time averaging of exposure." The FCC has had a policy of allowing the use of signs, rather than fences or barriers, in areas such as roads or hiking trails. The NPRM would add a note explaining this to the rules.
RF EXPOSURE CALCULATIONS
The definitive guide for calculating the power density is FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin OET-65, Evaluating Compliance With FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields. Supplement A has additional information for broadcast stations. You can download it from www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/.
The formula for determining the power density from an analog TV station is:
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I showed how this formula was derived in my RF Technology column in the October 1992 issue of TV Technology. You will find the same information in more detail in OET-65. I haven't posted this on my Web site, but will if there is interest. Note that while the formula hasn't changed since the article was published, the allowed RF power density levels have.
There is no special formula for DTV transmitters. Because DTV effective radiated power is defined as average power, calculation is simplified since there is no need to convert the peak (sync tip) visual effective radiated power to average power. Replace the [0.4 ERPv +ERPA] portion of the equation with [ERPD] where ERPD is the DTV effective radiated power.
While it would be possible to calculate the power density at each critical location individually, unless a large number of points around the tower are evaluated at all various distances, it is easy to miss a hot spot generated by a side lobe peak in the elevation pattern or a public area on higher ground that received excessive RF because it was close to the main beam from the antenna. This can be a problem on mountaintop sites where terrain is irregular and towers tend to be shorter.
ANALYZING RF EXPOSURE
After being faced with some complex RF exposure studies, I decided there had to be an easier, more accurate way to determine power density on the ground. I developed a simple spreadsheet application to analyze RF power density at different angles and distances from the antenna. The current result is shown in Fig. 1. You can download the spreadsheet from my site at www.transmitter.com. Look in the FTP (files) area.
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The spreadsheet should be self explanatory, but I'll describe the entries required and walk you through a sample analysis.
Before beginning an analysis, you will need the elevation pattern from the antenna manufacturer. This is usually part of the antenna specification and should be available electronically. Elevation pattern data exported from Dielectric's DASP software or Andrew's ABSP software may be sufficient. I would recommend, however, that if the study shows you are close to the limits you should try to obtain the elevation pattern for your specific antenna from the manufacturer.
If the antenna has mechanical beam tilt, you will need to take that into account by moving the elevation pattern up or down by the amount of tilt at the azimuth studied. As the tilt varies proportionately with azimuth, you can set up another spreadsheet to determine the amount of mechanical tilt at any azimuth angle.
Let's set up the spreadsheet for a hypothetical analysis, starting from the top left corner of the spreadsheet.
Enter the maximum visual ERP (main beam) in cell C5. Enter the aural ERP (usually 10 percent of the visual ERP) in cell C6. If analyzing a DTV station, leave C5 blank or enter zero and put the maximum average main beam DTV ERP in C6. Cell C7 allows you to enter different relative field values (0 to 1) for the azimuth pattern. I recommend leaving this at 1 to see ground power density at the maximum ERP. To analyze exposure at different azimuths, enter the relative field for that radial in C7.
The average ERP is calculated from the numbers in cells C5, C6 and C7 and displayed in cell C8.
As noted earlier, the RF radiation limits in §1.1310 change with frequency. Enter the frequency in C9 in megahertz and the controlled and uncontrolled (public) environment power density allowed will be displayed in C10 and C11, respectively.
Enter the antenna center of radiation height above ground in C12. The 2-meter value in C13 for the height of a person should be left unchanged for most FCC studies. In cell C14 you can enter an adjustment to compensate for terrain changes or to analyze rooftop exposure. Use a positive number if the adjustment moves the point above the tower base or a negative number to lower it.
Once this data is entered, the calculated minimum distances that comply with occupational and public exposure limits is displayed in cells C16 through C19. I added cells C20 and C21 to show the minimum distance to 5 percent of the public exposure limit. Cell C22 is a place to put the antenna model number for reference.
The spreadsheet gets a bit more complicated in row 27. This is where the on ground power density is calculated at each available elevation angle from the antenna. Cell B27 contains the elevation angle from the antenna. For this spreadsheet, 90 degrees is straight down and 0 degrees is horizontal, matching the format used by the major antenna manufacturers in their specifications. The relative field at the angle in cell B27 is in C27. These two columns are the only ones that require input in this part of the spreadsheet. Trigonometry is used to calculate the total distance to the ground at this angle. Note that at 90 degrees, this will be radiation center height in C15. The horizontal distance from the tower to the point on the ground is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem and displayed in E27. Although E27 is not used in the power density calculation, it is needed to determine where the analyzed spot is in relation to the tower.
The calculated power density, using the formula described earlier, is displayed in cell F27. Cells G27 and H27 show the power density as a percent of the occupational and uncontrolled (public) exposure levels in §1.1310. I set up the spreadsheet so that cells with power density in excess of 5 percent of the public limit are displayed in red.
To add the data for your antenna, delete the data below row 27 in columns B and C. Paste the data from the antenna elevation pattern into columns B (angle) and C (relative field) starting at row 27. If you run short of the formulas in columns D through H, simply copy them from the rows above. Note that the formulas don't work for elevation angles of zero degrees to higher, as they never hit the ground. I've found the best way to get data from manufacturer's data sheets or software is to paste or import the data into another spreadsheet, where it can be sorted and easily pasted into the analysis sheet. If you receive the antenna data in a PDF document, it is best to copy the data off the page, paste it into a text document, and import it into a spreadsheet.
Try it out and if you have any questions on the spreadsheet, drop me a note at dlung@transmitter.com
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Useful RF Help On the Net
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RF: Its Past and Future
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The FCC has proposed its first RF radiation exposure fines. The commission wants broadcasters to determine if transmitter sites are in compliance, even if each broadcaster's radiation by itself is in compliance.
New RF exposure rules to take effect Aug. 5
The rules, adopted March 27 and released to the public two days later, cover a wide range of issues intended to protect the public from exposure to RF.
RF Odds 'n' Ends
This month I'll update some topics discussed in recent RF Technology columns.
New Year's RF Ramblings
To start out the New Year, I thought I'd share my opinion on where we're headed in the DTV transition. I've also included a report on the smart antenna described at the IEEE Broadcast Technical Symposium.
RF Reflections and Predictions
This month I'll look back to address comments received on my November RF Technology column and look forward to TV broadcast RF issues I believe will be important in 2004.
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I don't blame you–technology is super annoying.


I've been grateful to see Mayor David Dinkins over the years at various functions. The latest was in his office at Columbia University with my mother and sister. He gave us strategic advice about the fraudulent guardianship situation we're dealing with in Florida with my Aunt Lillie. Find out more at www.elderdignity.org. In 2016, I saw him at the Indian Consulate in New York for the International Day of Nonviolence event where he was the featured speaker and I moderated a conversation with my dear teacher/mentor Tao Porchon-Lynch. Find out more and see pictures.


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The River Anton is a chalk stream in Hampshire in south east England. It rises in Andover and flows southwards for approximately  to meet the River Test near Chilbolton. The principal tributary of the Anton, the Pillhill Brook, joins the river at Upper Clatford.

Course
The river rises in Anton Lakes nature reserve, in north Andover, just below  King Arthur's Way, and flows through the centre of the town. It then flows in a southerly direction through the villages of Upper Clatford, Goodworth Clatford and Cottonworth before meeting the Test just below Chilbolton.
It is a chalk stream with failing quality water and supports a wide variety of wildlife.  The river is the subject of the "River Anton Enhancement Strategy", a partnership with several agencies and local organisations to improve the river.

Leisure facilities
The Anton has some very good trout fishing with frequent catches of large specimens; fly fishing is the only method allowed. The fishing rights are private.

Created as part of its Enhancement Scheme, the River Anton Way was originally a scenic  walk along the river from Charlton Lakes in the north, via the town centre to Rooksbury Mill Local Nature Reserve in the south. In 2015, proposed by the Andover Ramblers and sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council, the way was extended by  through the parishes of Upper Clatford, Goodworth Clatford, Wherwell and Chilbolton.

Watermills
There were five watermills along the river; Anton Mill, Town Mill, and Rooksbury Mill, all in Andover, along with Copthall Place Mill at Clatford and Fullerton Mill. Flour is still milled in Andover but at the electrically powered Junction Mills.

Water quality
The Environment Agency measure water quality of the river systems in England. Each is given an overall ecological status, which may be one of five levels: high, good, moderate, poor and bad. There are several components that are used to determine this, including biological status, which looks at the quantity and varieties of invertebrates, angiosperms and fish. Chemical status, which compares the concentrations of various chemicals against known safe concentrations, is rated good or fail.

Water quality of the River Anton in 2019:

References

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Dark chocolates are a rich source of iron, fibre, and magnesium. Eating dark chocolate will improve blood flow to your brain, which can result in improved memory.
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Yoghurt contains good bacteria that improve digestion and help the body fight illness. consuming yoghurt lowers throat infection, ear infection, and risk of cold which is very good for the brain.
Let's face it, eggs are one of the most versatile foods on earth. Fried, boiled or poached, eggs are healthy and good brain food. They're a great way to start the day and are more likely to leave you feeling full.


Dr Maximilian Zollner, of the German GPs association NAV-Virchow-Bund, has been elected inaugural chairman of the Allianz deutscher Arzteverbande, a newly-formed federation of doctors associations that will lobby for the interests of GPs. He heads a three-man committee, whose other members are Dr Klaus Bittmann (of federation of GPs' societies) and Dr Kuno Winn (Hartmannbund). The six founding members include the German internists' trade association (BDI); federation of GPs' societies; specialists' trade association (GFB); and Hartmannbund GPs association.


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Prior to his election to two terms as chairman of Iowa's Republican Party (2009-2012), Strawn served on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff and Counsel to Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Michigan), a member of the powerful House Energy and Commerce and Intelligence committees. Matt has also served as campaign advisor to numerous current elected officials, including U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (Iowa) and Congressman David Young (Iowa's Third District).
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Matt is a graduate of the Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law (J.D. 2003), where he graduated first in his class; the University of Iowa (B.A. 1996); and, Benton Community High School (Van Horne, Iowa), where he is a member of the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. Matt serves as a Director for a number of privately-held technology companies and his family's multi-generation farm operation in eastern Iowa. He is the former co-owner of the Iowa Barnstormers Arena Football League franchise. Matt is a member in good standing of the Maryland State Bar Association. Matt and his wife, Erin, have three children.


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Eishockey wird in Frankfurt seit den 1930er Jahren gespielt. Bekanntester Club der Stadt waren die Frankfurt Lions, welche 2004 die Deutsche Meisterschaft in der Deutschen Eishockey-Liga gewannen. 2010 meldeten die Lions Insolvenz an. Nachfolger und derzeit höchstklassige Mannschaft sind die Löwen Frankfurt in der DEL.

Geschichte

Vorgeschichte

Schlittschuhlaufen (damals: Schrittschuhlaufen) und Spiele auf dem vereisten Main waren seit Jahrhunderten ein Volkssport. Bekanntester Läufer war Goethe, der sogar den Main beleuchten ließ um auch Nachts laufen zu können. Das Schlittschuhlaufen auf präparierten Flächen entwickelte sich zum Sport der Oberschicht, hier kamen auch moderne Stahlkufen zum Einsatz, statt der bisherigen Knochenkufen.

1861 wurde der "Frankfurter Schlittschuhclub" gegründet, in dessen Nachfolge der heutige SC SAFO Frankfurt steht. Aufgrund der geografischen Lage sind seit je her in Frankfurt die Winter kürzer, um einen Ersatz für das Schlittschuhlaufen zu bieten wurde 1877 der "Skating Rink" im Palmengarten eröffnet, eine Rollschuhbahn-Halle. 1882 wurde in Frankfurt im Rahmen der Deutschen Patent- und Gebrauchsmuster-Ausstellung die erste Kunsteisbahn der Welt eröffnet, die eine Fläche von 520 m² hatte und 2 Monate in Betrieb war, maßgeblich beteiligt an der Anlage war die Linde AG. Ab den 1890er Jahren gab es die erste permanente Eisbahn in Frankfurt, diese befand sich im nördlichen Bereich des Palmengartens. Eishockeyspiele sind jedoch noch nicht belegt.

Die Mitteldeutsche Gummiwarenfabrik Louis Peter AG in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen produzierte schon in den frühen 1920er Jahren Eishockey-Pucks und Eishockey-Bälle (es wurde auch mit Bällen gespielt), in den frühen 1950er Jahren plante und baute die Lanninger-Regner AG aus Frankfurt Eismaschinen und Kunsteisbahnen.

Anfänge des Frankfurter Eishockey
Bereits in den späten 1920er Jahren gab es in Frankfurt zahlreiche, zum Teil auch erfolgreiche Eishockeymannschaften.

Der Sportclub 1880 trat 1929 in München gegen die 2. Mannschaft des akademischen Sportclub Zürich an und gewann 3:0.
Im Jahr 1931 standen mit den Mannschaften Sportclub Sachsenhausen Forsthausstraße, SC 1880 Frankfurt und Frankfurter Eissportclub gleich drei Klubs im Halbfinale um die Meisterschaft des Südwestdeutschen Eislaufverbandes.

Eintracht Frankfurt
Die Eishockeyabteilung von Eintracht Frankfurt wurde 1959 durch Rudi Gramlich gegründet und trug am 14. Januar 1960 in Kronberg unter widrigen Bedingungen (auf einem vereisten Tennisplatz im Licht von Autoscheinwerfern) ihr erstes Spiel aus. Eine standesgemäße Spielstätte konnte aber bereits Ende desselben Jahres bezogen werden: am 10. Dezember 1960 wurde die neben dem Waldstadion errichtete offene Kunsteisbahn eingeweiht, zum Eröffnungsspiel gegen die SG Nürnberg kamen über 10.000 Zuschauer.

Die Eishockey-Eintracht spielte in den Folgejahren (meist vor deutlich geringerer Kulisse) in der Oberliga, bis ihr in der Saison 1968/69 der Aufstieg in die Bundesliga gelang. Der Erfolgstrainer war Georg Kowarik, erfolgreichster Torschütze (12 Tore) war Horst Philipp. Obwohl Philipp in der Folgesaison sogar 26 Treffer erzielen konnte, erreichte die Eintracht nur den 12. Tabellenplatz und stieg wieder in die Oberliga ab. In den folgenden Jahren wechselte der Frankfurter Vorstand mehrmals den Trainer aus. Auf den Erfolgstrainer Georg Kowarik folgte zwei Jahre Larry Palmer, bis schließlich im Jahr 1973 Carlo Jang den Posten des Trainers übernahm.

In der Oberliga-Saison 1976/77 kamen zum Spiel gegen Preussen Berlin nur 36 zahlende Zuschauer. Daraufhin entschloss sich der Abteilungsvorstand, die Heimspiele der Qualifikationsrunde zur 2. Bundesliga den Gegnern zu verkaufen um die Eishockey-Abteilung am Leben zu erhalten. Nachdem der Verein lange Jahre nur in der Oberliga spielte, strebte das Management höhere Ziele an, auch um neue Zuschauer anzulocken. Deshalb entschloss man sich im Sommer 1980 den erfahrenen Trainer Willi Winkes unter Vertrag zu nehmen.

In der Saison 1980/81 spielte die Eintracht in der neuen Eishalle von Rödermark. Trotzdem kamen pro Spiel nur 300–400 Zuschauer. Deswegen beschloss Abteilungsleiter Günther Herold nach 15 Monaten, in die zugige Kunsteisbahn am Waldstadion zurückzukehren.

Wenige Jahre später erhielt die Mannschaft eine neue und sehr attraktive Spielstätte, die neue Eissporthalle am Ratsweg, die am 27. Dezember 1981 mit einem Länderspiel gegen das Olympiateam der Sowjetunion eröffnet wurde. Auch der sportliche Erfolg kehrte zurück, die Mannschaft stieg 1982 in die 2. Bundesliga auf und erlebte in der neuen Halle einen Zuschauerboom. In der Saison 1985/86 gelang sogar der Wiederaufstieg in die 1. Bundesliga.

In der Saison 1986/87 wurde der Klassenerhalt nach Platz neun in der Doppelrunde und dem 2. Platz in der Auf/Abstiegsrunde hinter dem BSC Preussen Berlin gesichert. In der zweiten Bundesliga-Saison 1987/88 erreichte man das Play-Off-Viertelfinale, in dem man in drei Spielen gegen den Kölner EC unterlag. Durch stetig wachsende Schulden erlebte die Abteilung eine erste Krise. Nur mit viel Mühe erhielt der Verein die Lizenz für die neue Saison. In der dritten Bundesliga-Saison (1988/89) scheiterte man erst im Play-Off-Viertelfinale nach vier Spielen am SB Rosenheim. Durch den Tod von Günther Herold geriet das Frankfurter Eishockey erneut in eine existentielle Krise.

In der Bundesliga-Saison 1989/90 scheiterte die Eintracht erst im Viertelfinale, erneut an Rosenheim, nach drei Spielen. Die folgende Saison 1990/91 war die sportlich erfolgreichste in der Vereinsgeschichte. Jiří Lála war mit 47 Toren und 59 Assists erfolgreichster Spieler der Eintracht; weitere Leistungsträger waren Mark Jooris, Roger Nicholas, Milan Mokroš und Čestmír Fous. Unprofessionelles Management, eine teure Mannschaft und fehlende Handlungsfreiheiten der Eintracht Frankfurt Eishockeyabteilung führten jedoch zu einem Schuldenberg von über 7 Millionen DM. Am 1. März 1991 beschloss der Vorstand des Gesamtvereins, die Eishockeyabteilung vom Hauptverein Eintracht Frankfurt abzutrennen, um bei einem möglichen Konkurs der Eishockeyabteilung den Hauptverein nicht zu gefährden.

Im Juli 2002 wurde erneut eine Eishockeyabteilung gegründet, der sich die Mitglieder des sich auflösenden EHC Frankfurt anschlossen. Diese spielt in der Saison 2018/19 in der Hessenliga.

Frankfurter ESC "Die Löwen"
Am 5. März 1991 gründen die Verantwortlichen der aufgelösten Eishockeyabteilung den Frankfurter ESC "Die Löwen". Man begann die neue Saison in der Regionalliga. Zu einem ersten Freundschaftsspiel am 1. Oktober desselben Jahres kamen über 5.000 Zuschauer. Innerhalb von drei Monaten gewann der Verein 3.500 neue Mitglieder. Nur sieben Monate nach seiner Gründung war der ESC "Die Löwen" bereits der größte Eishockey-Club in Deutschland. Durchschnittlich verfolgten in der Regionalliga-Saison 1991/92 über 5.700 Zuschauer die Heimspiele. Auszug aus den Spielresultaten: 3. November 1991: EHC Zweibrücken vs. ESC Die Löwen – 1 : 19; 22. Dezember 1991: ESC Die Löwen vs. EHC Trier – 21 : 2.

Am Ende der Saison schaffte man vor fast 9.000 Zuschauern je Heimspiel den Aufstieg in die Oberliga – dabei waren zweistellige Ergebnisse die Regel. Dazu ein Auszug aus den Spielresultaten: 12. Januar 1992: ESC Die Löwen vs. VERC Lauterbach – 33 : 1; 19. Januar 1992: ESC Die Löwen vs. EC Bad Nauheim 1b – 32 : 0. In der Oberliga-Saison 1992/93 waren alle Heimspiele mit 7.000 Zuschauern ausverkauft. Zweistellige Ergebnisse waren auch hier keine Seltenheit. So gelang nach einer Saison der Aufstieg in die 2. Bundesliga. 1994 erreichten die Löwen in der ersten Zweitliga-Saison das Halbfinale, in dem sie dann gegen Augsburg unterlagen. Trotz auch weiter hoher Zuschauerzahlen erwirtschaftete man in dieser Saison ein Minus von fast 1 Mio. DM.

Frankfurt Lions

Am 25. März 1994 wurde zur Einführung der Profiliga DEL ("Deutsche Eishockey Liga") die "Frankfurt Lions Eishockey GmbH" gegründet. Die Lions spielten in der Saison 1994/95 in der höchsten deutschen Spielklasse. Im Frankfurter Team spielten Weltstars wie Robert Reichel, der aufgrund eines NHL-Streiks nach Frankfurt geholt wurde, und Jiří Lála, der in dieser Saison erneut erfolgreichster Spieler war. In der ersten DEL-Saison erreichten die Lions 1995 die Play-Offs und scheiterten hier nach fünf Spielen an den Kassel Huskies (1:4 Siege). 1996 erreichte der Verein abermals die Play-Offs, scheiterte dann aber an den Huskies (0:3).

1997 hingegen konnte die mittlerweile finnisch geprägte Mannschaft den Abstieg nur knapp verhindern. In der DEL-Saison 1997/98 erreichten die Lions das Halbfinale und scheiterten am späteren Meister Adler Mannheim. Mit dem zweiten Platz nach der Vorrunde qualifizierte man sich für die European Hockey League. Von 1998/99 bis 1999/2000 erreichte man jeweils die Play-Offs. Nach einer katastrophalen Saison 2002/03 erreichten die Lions nur den vorletzten Tabellenplatz (Platz 13) und mussten in den Play-downs gegen die Schwenninger Wild Wings antreten. Hier verlor man in sechs Spielen und stieg sportlich ab. Weil der Gegner insolvent war und somit den DEL-Spielbetrieb nach den Liga-Regularien in der kommenden Saison nicht wieder aufnehmen durfte, verblieben die Lions dennoch in der DEL.

In der darauf folgenden Saison 2003/04 gewannen die Frankfurt Lions die Deutsche Meisterschaft, nachdem sie in der Hauptrunde nur den fünften Platz belegt hatten. Auch die Saison 2004/05 war zunächst sehr erfolgreich, zog man doch als Tabellenführer nach der Vorrunde in die Play-offs ein, scheiterte jedoch im Halbfinale an den Adler Mannheim. In der Saison 2005/06 konnte man nicht an die starken Leistungen aus den Vorjahren anknüpfen, und verpasste als Neunter die Play-Offs.
Im August 2008 verstarb Mitbegründer und Haupteigentümer Gerd Schröder im Alter von 49 Jahren, nachdem er im Frühjahr 2008 einen Schlaganfall erlitten und monatelang im Koma gelegen hatte.
Am 30. Juni 2010 wurde den Frankfurt Lions die Lizenz für die DEL-Saison 2010/11 entzogen und der Spielbetrieb der Lions eingestellt.

Löwen Frankfurt

Der Stammverein Young Lions Frankfurt setzte unter dem Namen Löwen Frankfurt den Spielbetrieb in der Regionalliga West fort und stieg in der ersten Saison in die drittklassige Eishockey-Oberliga auf. Im August 2012 wurde der Stammverein von Young Lions Frankfurt Eishockey e.V. in Löwen Frankfurt Eishockey e.V. umbenannt.

Derzeitige Vereine
Im Verein Löwen Frankfurt Eishockey sind heute Nachwuchsmannschaften organisiert. Die Nachwuchsabteilung der Löwen umfassen die Lauf-, Kleinst- und Kleinschüler- sowie die Knaben-, die Schüler-, die Jugend- und die Juniorenmannschaft. Die daraus ausgelagerte Mannschaft der Frankfurt Löwen spielt in der DEL.

In der fünftklassigen Hessenliga spielen außerdem Eintracht Frankfurt und der Frankfurter Eishockey Club Die Eisteufel.

Übersicht Frankfurter Eishockeyvereine und Mannschaften

Fraueneishockey
Eine Frauenmannschaft nahm in den Anfangsjahren der DEL als Lady Lions am Spielbetrieb der Fraueneishockey-Bundesliga teil und wurde seit 2006/07 nicht mehr zum Spielbetrieb gemeldet.

Spielstätten

Kunsteisbahn am Waldstadion
Nach ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1959 bezog die Eishockeyabteilung von Eintracht Frankfurt am 10. Dezember 1960 die
Radrennbahn und Kunsteisbahn Frankfurt, welche 10.000 Zuschauer fasste.

Eissporthalle Rödermark

In der Saison 1980/81 spielte die Eintracht in der neu errichteten Eissporthalle der Nachbarstadt Rödermark, da Frankfurt bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt keine eigene Halle besaß. Aufgrund des geringen Zuschauerzuspruchs beschloss Abteilungsleiter Günther Herold jedoch nach nur nach 15 Monaten, wieder auf die Kunsteisbahn am Waldstadion zurückzukehren.

Eissporthalle Frankfurt

Die neue Eissporthalle am Ratsweg, die der Eintracht ab der Saison 1981/82 als Heimstadion diente, wurde am 19. Dezember 1981 errichtet und galt lange als eine der modernsten Hallen ihrer Art in Deutschland. Neben der Haupteisfläche in der Größe eines Eishockeyfeldes, die von 7000 Zuschauerplätzen, davon ungefähr 3500 Sitz- und 3500 Stehplätzen, umgeben ist, verfügt die Anlage über eine geschlossene kleinere Eishalle sowie einen großen 400 m langen Außenring. Ein weiteres von einem Zeltdach überspanntes Eishockeyfeld wird im Sommer zu Tennisplätzen umfunktioniert. Auch die Nachfolgemannschaften Frankfurter ESC, Frankfurt Lions und Löwen Frankfurt trugen oder tragen ihre Heimspiele im Eisstadion aus.

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 Stadion, Zuschauerentwicklung
 Eishockey History in Frankfurt
 Eintracht Frankfurt Eishockey
 Eisteufel Frankfurt
 Löwen Frankfurt Eishockey e.V. (Nachwuchs)
 Löwen Frankfurt

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Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, has died at age 30
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Miss North Carolina Cheslie pictured as she Kryst wins the 2019 Miss USA final competition in Reno, Nev., in 2019. Kryst, a correspondent for the entertainment news program Extra, has died at age 30.
Updated January 30, 2022 at 11:32 PM ET
NEW YORK — Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program "Extra," has died at age 30.
Police said Kryst jumped from a Manhattan apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday morning. Her family confirmed her death in a statement.
"In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie. Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength," her family said.
"Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on EXTRA. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague – we know her impact will live on," her family said.
Kryst, a former Division I athlete and North Carolina attorney, won the Miss USA pageant in May, 2019, and competed in the Miss Universe pageant that year.
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University of South Carolina praised the former student-athlete, calling her "a woman of many talents." Kryst also held an MBA from Wake Forest University.
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