and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Website Design by Blaser Consulting Brent guideThe miniature Roman lock made of gold found in Germany measures just 0.47 inches in diameter and 0.43 inches in height The Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL) recently announced the discovery of a miniature Roman lock that was unearthed in North Rhine-Westphalia The lock was discovered during a metal detecting survey in a field near Petershagen-Frille and was subsequently reported to the LWL Researchers determined that the box lock dated back to the third or fourth century C.E. and that the discovery is “probably unique in Europe according to current research,” per a translated statement from LWL director Dr “I am thrilled that we can come up with such high-quality finds here in Westphalia.” licensed metal detectorist Constantin Fried was surveying a field in Petershagen-Frille when he came across a surprising discovery one that presumably would have been used to secure a box containing valuables The artifact’s shape was familiar to him “I could hardly believe it myself when I held the find in my hand,” Fried said “Because such Roman locks are usually much larger and consist of iron or bronze parts.” Constantin Fried/LWLThe Roman lock as it was found in Petershagen-Frille Experts from the LWL confirmed this initial assessment noting similarities between its construction and the manufacture of larger box locks from the Roman era “The lock was certainly made in the provincial Roman area and can be dated to the 3rd or 4th century AD based on its shape technical structure and style of decoration,” said LWL cultural director and archaeologist Dr There are numerous ways in which the small lock could have found its way to Westphalia Michael Rind suggested that a local elite or soldier may have brought back a small chest affixed with the lock upon returning from military service Rind noted that the find was exceptionally rare de Bourdeaux/LWLLicensed metal detectorist Constantin Fried “The golden miniature tin lock is the only one of its kind in Europe and is the northernmost tin lock found in Germany,” he said “Was it a one-off creation or have similar precious miniatures simply not been found before We will continue to work on these and other questions.” they were able to conduct a more thorough analysis of its construction they did observe that the lock itself was comprised of two cylindrical metal sheets closed with lids on top and at the bottom Restorers also observed a rusty iron core and a broken bit of the end of a chain link calling into question whether the lock had once had a functioning mechanism Paul Scherrer Institute/Villigen [CH]/ David MannesCT imagery of the Roman lock they used a “3D neutron computed tomography” (CT) a technique rarely used in archaeological examinations “Even a 3D X-ray computer tomography scan could only show the rivets and the chain end link inside due to the high density of the gold lock casing.” The researchers needed to see how the lock worked on the inside The high-resolution image quality allowed the team to learn how the lock worked revealing cross-sections of a frame with a spring LWL/Stefan BrentführerThe replica Roman lock “They also showed that the mechanism is largely complete but damaged because someone had obviously poked around in the lock at the time probably to break it open or to remove a blockage,” said Fried the function of the mechanism and the lost key could be easily reconstructed because the shape and dimensions of the components allowed conclusions to be drawn But comparative finds also helped here,” Rind added “With the chain end link still in place it was also possible to reconstruct a link chain for the lock which must have had at least six elements for the lock to work.” LWL/Stefan BrentführerThe scale reconstruction in a closed state a restorer from the LWL was able to make a reconstruction of the lock four times larger than the original This larger replica makes it even easier to see how the lock’s mechanisms work Researchers are also hopeful that this discovery could shine an even greater light on the relationship between local elites in Westphalia and the larger Roman Empire as well as the potential local significance of the sight “The extraordinary find from Petershagen shows the high level of craftsmanship of the provincial Roman blacksmith and metalworking trade,” Rüschoff-Parzinger concluded After reading about the discovery of this small Roman lock in Germany, learn all about why the Roman Empire fell. 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You can find more information on the individual external services in our privacy policy About  .  Contact  .  Donation the licensed detectorist Constantin Fried discovered a miniaturized Roman lock during a survey of a field near Petershagen-Frille in the Minden-Lübbecke district Fried reported the find immediately after making it to LWL-Archeologie für Westfalen in Bielefeld Experts confirmed that the piece he had found was a miniature example of a Roman cylindrical lock the kind usually used for fastening chests and containers which measures just 1.2 by 1.1 centimeters is smaller than a one-euro coin and is considered a unique find in Europe Fried said: “I could hardly believe it myself when I held the find in my hand Roman locks like these are typically much larger and made of iron or bronze components.” cultural director at LWL and an archaeologist “The lock was certainly manufactured in the provincial Roman territory and can be dated to the 3rd or 4th century CE based on its shape and decorative style.” The researchers think it is quite likely that this object might have come over to Westphalia as war loot or as a relic acquired as a souvenir from a soldier who returned from service in the Roman army The lock consists of two cylindrical plates Its outer casing is finely adorned with sculpted perforations and only a single chain link is still attached to the lock To analyze the lock’s internal mechanism researchers turned to advanced imaging technologies Traditional X-ray scans proved ineffective due to the density of the gold casing leading the team to employ 3D neutron computed tomography (CT) Eberhard Lehmann from the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland provided a clear view of the iron mechanism inside experts were able to reconstruct the lock mechanism was created by an LWL archaeological restorer based on comparative finds and imaging material “With the remaining chain link still attached we were also able to reconstruct a chain for the lock which must have had at least six links to function properly,” said Dr the lock exemplifies the interactions among local elites in Westphalia and the Roman Empire Further questions remain open to research: Was this a unique commissioned piece or do other undiscovered examples of such locks exist More information: Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative ← → With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roiling energy markets 2022 saw countries burning record amounts of coal — but also making major investments in renewables Experts are projecting the world will add as much renewable power in the next five years as it did in the last 20 with renewables rapidly overtaking coal to become the largest source of electricity globally This year Russia, a major supplier of natural gas, curtailed exports to Europe, spurring a surge in coal use. 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CHECK OUT MORE PANTHERS COVERAGE FROM WPTV BELOW: Jürgen Wigger and his sister Ulrike Petershagen are carrying on their family’s legacy at Bewital Pet Food GmbH & Co Since Dr. Jürgen Wigger and his sister Ulrike Petershagen became co-directors at Bewital Pet Food in 1990, they have expanded the pet food product range at their family-owned firm in Südlohn, Germany. | Courtesy BewitalIn a small corner of northwest Germany, Dr. Jürgen Wigger and his sister Ulrike Petershagen are carrying on their family’s legacy at Bewital Pet Food GmbH & Co The siblings have witnessed their family-owned firm’s rapid growth following two significant investments in both wet and dry pet food production in 2015 “We wanted to add very high levels of fresh meat in our dry food,” said Dr. Juergen Wigger, company director at Bewital. “Conventional extruders are not able to process these products.” So the company expanded their dry food plant and built a second extruder line with a twin-screw thermal extruder, a technology specially suited for high-meat applications for dry food The technology offered other advantages as well such as gentler treatment of ingredients.  Bewital is the second company to use a twin-screw thermal extruder Bewital processes all meat directly after buying it from local butchers and slaughterhouses Bewital introduced 30 percent fresh meat in all dry foods under their Belcando private label The company now offers products with up to 50 percent fresh meat and plans to increase this level in the future Despite the success of the new production line the company had sold moist food under its own label but produced by other companies under Bewital’s supervision the market for superpremium moist food in Europe was growing quickly “Almost all other brands were buying their private label [pet food] from the same sources as we were,” said Wigger Bewital saw potential within the market for an additional producer of superpremium moist food the company constructed a second factory for producing moist pet food The wet production facility began operation with six employees The facility now has 21 employees and will be expanding to keep up with demand Bewital has been striving to improve the quality of its meat sources the company re-launched its superpremium cat food line Developing cat food with fresh meat took more time than developing new food products for dogs “High-quality fresh meat can enhance the palatability of cat food substantially depending on the combination of raw materials and the type of meat,” he said Bewital has been using vegetable ingredients for years but meat processing has always had roots in the company’s success “My father supplied quality meat to small and medium-sized local butchers,” said Wigger we can buy from regional meat processors without depending on traders or on a few large meat meal producers.” The investments in meat processing have paid off Bewital’s pet food department reached sales of about EUR48 million (US$56 million) and Wigger expects sales to grow between 15 and 20 percent in 2017 the company is planning to expand its moist food facility Wigger said the company’s first and most important key to success is maintaining transparency with pet parents “We have to communicate much more with our customers than before,” said Wigger customers wanted to know the protein content … They now want to know where the meat is coming from and how the animals have been raised.” Bewital offers factory visits and seminars in an effort to answer as many questions as possible “We have to be transparent to our customers,” said Wigger Bewital continues to offer products that are growing in popularity among pet owners dry foods with fresh meat and superpremium moist food The company is hoping to capitalize off of recent growth in the superpremium segment as more pet owners want higher quality food Bewital also offers its customers advice on trends in the market and legal issues “This combination is highly relevant for private-label customers who want to offer innovative products and want to develop their own brand identity,” said Wigger.  which cannot come from intestines or organs such as the liver or heart. Bewital’s wet pet food plant prepares fresh meat through grinding processes and also does basic internal testing of ingredients Third-party labs are used for more specialized testing Sales: EUR48 million (US$56 million) in pet food   Distribution: Germany and 53 other countries Website/Social Media: www.bewital-petfood.de     more and more retailers are focusing on private-label brands “Private-label pet food offers opportunities for producers like us,” said Wigger “The times when private labels were present only in the lower end of the market are gone In the past you had to choose cheap raw materials and optimize your recipes according to changing prices in order to stay competitive in the market we see retailers who really care for the quality of their private label They have their own strategy for their brand and they need high quality producers in order to realize their projects.” Bewital only sells its private-label brands to independent retailers, but, as in the US, those retailers often face pressure from e-commerce sites Internet competition in Europe poses a problem for small business because EU law prohibits minimum advertised prices (MAP) often giving large online retailers an advantage Bewital has traditionally avoided dealing with online retailers and large pet superstore chains in Europe, such as Fressnapf, because of their loyalty to independent retailers and because they want to avoid becoming too dependent on a chain. However, in 2014 and 2015, the firm agreed to sell products through zooplus AG and has seen significant growth since then Expert opinion: Evaluating the current pet food industry uses to describe the pet food market in industrialized countries E-commerce is leading to more intense price competition while developing countries have rapidly growing markets for pet food the market for medium-sized suppliers like us offers great opportunities,” said Wigger He said he believes there are several reasons for this By submitting this form, you acknowledge that use of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy. you agree to receive texts or calls regarding your subscription or other WATT products and services Please call +1 (847) 400-5960 for custom support Here’s where things stand as of 8:00 pm Nov. 2. Incumbent Kim Daughtry (55.9%) won the Position 1 race by doub… Subscribe to The Journal 425 to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives. Official LS City Council results as of 8:00 pm Courtesy SnoCo ElectionsWith 100% of on-hand ballots counted it appears that Lake Stevens\u2019 three incumbent City Councilmembers have retained their seats Here\u2019s where things stand as of 8:00 pm Nov Incumbent Kim Daughtry (55.9%) won the Position 1 race by doub\u2026 Uniper is planning to build a battery storage system at its Heyden power plant site in western Germany with energy solutions provider NGEN , 0 Uniper said its partnership with NGEN emphasizes the joint commitment to innovation and sustainability as well as the commitment to the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in Germany The two companies agreed to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) with 50 MW in operating power and a capacity of 100 MWh The facility consisting of 26 storage packs is due to be completed in 2025, the German energy company said Energy storage systems enable more efficient utilization of all generation plants that feed electricity into the local grid because power can be stored and used when needed They facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources by balancing the intermittent nature of renewables flexible power supply while helping grid stability The site is at the Heyden hard coal power plant, scheduled to be shut down at the end of September It is located in Petershagen in the North Rhine-Westphalia state in western Germany “Energy storage plays an important role in the development of the green growth business in Uniper’s strategy By using cutting-edge technology and expertise to develop sustainable solutions we will play a central role in shaping the future of energy in Germany,” said Chief Operating Officer Jan Taschenberger NGEN is setting up its first office in Germany The Slovenian energy storage solutions provider aims to consolidate its presence in the European energy market “This strategic collaboration will enable us to drive innovation, accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable energy system in Germany,” said Chief Executive Officer of NGEN Group Roman Bernard. He was one of the main panelists at the recent Belgrade Energy Forum in Serbia The proposed facility would be made of rechargeable lithium battery modules The storage unit contains battery modules with integrated inverter modules a thermal system for cooling or heating the components Düsseldorf-based Uniper is an international energy company with activities in more than 40 countries Uniper’s operations encompass power generation in Europe global energy trading and a broad gas portfolio The company said it owns and operates gas storage facilities with a total capacity of more than seven billion cubic meters It intends to become completely carbon neutral by 2040 Uniper aims for its installed power generating capacity to be more than 80% zero-carbon by 2030 The company is expanding its gas portfolio to include green gases like hydrogen and biomethane and aims to convert to these gases over the long term Be the first one to comment on this article 05 May 2025 - The delegations from the two countries met on the sidelines of the 10th summit meeting of the Three Seas Initiative 05 May 2025 - The Trebinje 3 photovoltaic plant would have an installed capacity of 53.63 MW and an estimated annual production of 85.5 GWh 05 May 2025 - VDE Renewables found that SolarEdge’s advanced safety capabilities minimize photovoltaic system risks and effectively prevent fire hazards 02 May 2025 - The project is located in Constanța county recognized for its superior yields in green energy production © CENTER FOR PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2008-2020 website developed by ogitive It was one of the first urban freeways in the world and served as a prototype for urban freeways elsewhere - until a truck fell threw it German-born PetersHagen was in New York City We’ll feature more pictures of this trip later but for now we’ll focus on his photos of the The West Side Elevated Highway Manhattan borough president from 1922 to 1930 the road was an elevated section of New York State Route 9A (NY 9A) running along the Hudson River in the New York City borough of Manhattan to the tip of the island from Canal Street to Riverside Drive at 72nd Street one of the first urban freeways in the world and served as a prototype for urban freeways elsewhere It would solve of New York’s intricate traffic problems the exit ramps were too tight for trucks to use a dump truck carrying asphalt to be used in repairs followed by a four-door sedan car fell through it at 14th Street identified by the the police as Nicholas Perrone suffered minor injuries of his right hip and back He was rescued from the edge of the broken highway by a Fire Department hook and ladder and was taken to St was treated at the hospital for a minor head injury and released and the decision was made not to repair the decaying structure the old elevated highway structure was totally dismantled except for a small portion from 59th Street to 72nd Street became the southern extension of the Henry Hudson Parkway a grade-level six lane “urban boulevard” was built which is generally referred to as the West Side Highway although the elements of it use the names of the surface streets which existed before the elevated highway was built: West Street It connects to the remaining elevated structure via a ramp at 57th Street All photos copyright and with permission of Peterhagens Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker