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Caffeinated Drink and Cultural Tradition in Argentina

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Caffeinated Drink and Cultural Tradition in Argentina

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I really enjoyed this cultural tradition surrounding yerba mate.

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A former technical lead at Sikorsky Aircraft in Rochester, NY, Carl Byington is now the President of PHM Design, LLC in Ellijay, GA. Carl focuses on mentoring, advising, and consulting on the best strategies for C level executives to implement predictive analytics on critical equipment in aerospace, power production, and energy exploration fields. An avid traveler who has run marathons all seven continents and visited over 60 countries, Carl Byington enjoys learning about people and cultures worldwide through their food and drink customs.

In South American countries, such as Argentina, one of the defining natural brews is yerba mate. Made of the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, the drink has a bitter taste similar to tea when steeped in hot water and a caffeinating effect like coffee. Its use dates back to Paraguay's indigenous Guaraní people when it was primarily seen as a wellness tonic. Today, regular consumption of yerba mate is believed to have several health benefits, including cholesterol reduction and preventing Parkinson's disease.

In Argentina, a ritual way of drinking yerba mate has evolved. With participants grouped in a circle, the "cebador" fills a dried pumpkin gourd (the mate cup) two-thirds full with a loose blend of dry leaves. A bit of warm water is first added to initiate flavor release, followed by the placement of a specialized metal bombilla. This bulb-ended straw filters out the leaves from the brew.

Finally, hot water tops off the gourd, with sugar added as well to taste. The gourd is then passed around, with water poured from a Thermos as the drink is consumed via the bombilla. The quantity of yerba mate in the gourd, and its bitter strength, means that it does not become diluted with added water for a long time, as normal tea would.

Carl Byington had the opportunity to enjoy yerba mate in this fashion with some local guides when he visited Argentina in 2018 to climb Aconcagua in the Andes Mountains. The caffeine was a welcome addition to the day and the drink seemed to also have some benefits to reduce altitude sickness effects.

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Caffeinated Drink and Cultural Tradition in Argentina

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A former technical lead at Sikorsky Aircraft in Rochester, NY, Carl Byington is now the President of PHM Design, LLC in Ellijay, GA. Carl focuses on mentoring, advising, and consulting on the best strategies for C level executives to implement predictive analytics on critical equipment in aerospace, power production, and energy exploration fields.

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Entrepreneur, Engineer, Publisher, Writer, Speaker

Carl Byington as the General Conference Chair and Board of Directors at the PHM Society

Carl B yington is an Atlanta, Georgia-based entrepreneur and engineer, who provides consultation services for prognostics and health management (PHM) analytics and engineered Condition-based Maintenance (CBM) solutions through his company, (Ellijay, GA). Prior to founding his company, Carl worked for Sikorsky Aircraft, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, and was an owner of PHM Design, LLC Impact Technologies, LLC. Carl was also a Department Head at the Penn State Applied Research Lab in State College, PA (We ARE!) and a rocket scientist at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA.

Carl Byington is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and George Washington University with Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering degrees.

Carl Byington while climbing a 14er in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado

Carl can be contacted for professional engagement via his LinkedIn or through his consulting company, . See his PHM Design, LLC for a better understanding of his experience. resume

Some writings, videos, and other publications from Carl's travel adventures can be found on Medium , , Blogspot , Tumblr , , Behance , and his Youtube . Instagram personal page

Media coverage of some of Carl's rock climbing injury and marathon recovery story can be found at his IMDB , , Muckrack site and the Geisinger . Carl Byington is listed for his accomplishment of running invited speaking and motivational talks. Today Show marathons on all 7 Continents after recovering from this devastating fall. He occasionally performs

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Entrepreneur, Engineer, Publisher, Writer, Speaker Carl Byington as the General Conference Chair and Board of Directors at the PHM Society Carl B yington is an Atlanta, Georgia-based entrepreneur and engineer, who provides consultation services for prognostics and health management (PHM) analytics and engineered Condition-based Maintenance (CBM) solutions through his company, (Ellijay, GA).

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Providing systems engineering analysis and planning

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Performing technical reviews and design analysis

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Serving on Board of Directors or as CEO Advisor

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Hi, thanks for visiting PHM Design. I am Carl Byington, President and Founder. Throughout my career, I have specialized in designing innovative Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) analytics and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) solutions for military and industrial customers.

Prior to founding PHM Design, I worked for Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin, developing CBM solutions for military and commercial aircraft. In the prior decade, as an Owner and Technical Director at Impact Technologies, LLC, in Rochester, NY, I led PHM programs supporting F-35, unmanned vehicles, and shipboard applications. This was a natural evolution from my CBM Department Head responsibilities at the Penn State Applied Research Lab.

I was fortunate to do my Master thesis work as a rocket scientist at NASA Langley Research Center. My undergraduate degree was from the University of Pennsylvania in Mechanical Engineering, and my graduate work was joint with NASA and George Washington University in Aeronautical Engineering. You can read more about my qualifications here or review my full resume here.

In addition to my various roles with my companies, I have been the Lead Instructor for the annual "PHM/CBM Design" Short Course for over 15 years. Some of this instructional material is posted to my Slideshare. Many of my 130 publications can be found at my Researchgate page. A list of my patents related to PHM is available on Justia. Please let me know if some specific work interests you.

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Hi, thanks for visiting PHM Design. I am Carl Byington, President and Founder. Throughout my career, I have specialized in designing innovative Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) analytics and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) solutions for military and industrial customers. Prior to founding PHM Design, I worked for Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin, developing CBM solutions for military and commercial aircraft.

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Long-Distance Hiking Routes Open in Slovenia, Egypt, and New Zealand

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Long-Distance Hiking Routes Open in Slovenia, Egypt, and New Zealand

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Focused on engineering prognostics and health management (PHM) solutions for aircraft and other complex equipment, Carl Byington presently guides a consulting company named PHM Design, LLC. Carl, who was previously based in Rochester NY and now living outside Atlanta GA, is also passionate about world travel and the outdoors. He has traveled to and run marathons on all seven continents including Antarctica. As an experienced mountaineer, long-distance trekker, kayaker and SCUBA divemaster, he is always on the lookout for great treks and combined adventures. He recently discovered some new great bucket list treks to share.

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Focused on engineering prognostics and health management solutions for aircraft and other complex equipment, Carl Byington presently guides a consulting company named PHM Design, LLC. Carl, who was previously based in Rochester NY and now living outside Atlanta GA, is also passionate about world travel and the outdoors. He has traveled to and run marathons on all seven continents including Antarctica. As an experienced mountaineer, long-distance trekker, kayaker and SCUBA divemaster, he is always on the lookout for great treks and combined adventures. He recently discovered some new great bucket list treks to share.

A recent Lonely Planet article brought focus to a number of long-distance hikes that have recently become accessible to the public. These include the 168-mile Juliana Trail in Slovenia, which includes 16 stages and begins in the vicinity of the Italian border near Kranjska Gora. Providing views of glacier-carved valleys and lakes, the Julian Alps loop also passes through idyllic mountain villages. There are also some amazing kayaking and rock climbing options in the area.

The first ever long-distance hiking path in mainland Egypt, the Red Sea Mountain Trail traverses 105 miles and links several ancient trade routes. The brainchild of the Maaza tribe of local Bedouin, the excursion takes in treacherous gorges and sweeping plains, as well as sites of prehistoric rock art and Roman settlements. It is recommended to undertake this remote wilderness journey accompanied by Bedouin cameleers and guides. With its close proximity to the Red Sea, it is also a great opportunity to do some SCUBA diving after your trek.

New Zealand's Paparoa Track is the first trail added to the Department of Conservation's "Great Walks" roster in a quarter century. Traversing 35 miles of South Island rainforest, the course requires 3 days on foot, and can also be mountain biked. With two mountain huts along the way, highlights include mossy river gorges and expansive vantage points looking across the Tasman Sea. This trek is the perfect scenic backpack stop when one is rambling around in a campervan on the South Island.

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Long-Distance Hiking Routes Open in Slovenia, Egypt, and New Zealand

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Focused on engineering prognostics and health management solutions for aircraft and other complex equipment, Carl Byington presently guides a consulting company named PHM Design, LLC. Carl, who was previously based in Rochester NY and now living outside Atlanta GA, is also passionate about world travel and the outdoors.

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Carl Byington, of Atlanta, Georgia, has been a professional engineer since the late 1990s. The former owner of Impact Technologies in Rochester, NY, Carl Byington enjoys a range of outdoor pursuits, including skydiving.

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Carl Byington, of Ellijay, Georgia, has been a professional engineer since the late 1990s. The former owner of Impact Technologies in Rochester, NY, Carl Byington enjoys a range of outdoor pursuits, including skydiving.

Skydiving has been described as a sport that creates feelings of exhilaration, as the diver, equipped with a parachute, jumps from a plane, sometimes up to 14,000 feet above the ground. While this activity might seem risky, it is for the most part quite safe - and highly regulated. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations cover skydiving flights. These flights typically include alerting air traffic control when divers will be jumping in order to avoid accidents. Drop zones are clearly marked on aviation maps.

Skydivers typically always jump with two parachutes: one that is prepared off-site by a rigger certified by the FAA, and the other at the drop-zone center. All tandem parachutes contain an automatic activation device, which opens at a certain altitude at free-fall speed.

Prospective skydivers can prepare themselves for what to expect by researching information as to skydiving providers, their certifications, and the locations they use. For example, smaller drop zones might involve jumping from 10,000 feet, whereas larger drop zones can mean a jump from 14,000 feet.

Would-be divers can also expect to train with a certified instructor to master jumps. The instructor often accompanies the skydiver on their first outing in what is called a tandem jump. Skydivers also practice using a static line, which involves jumping with a cord (hanging from a backpack) attached to the plane. The cord pulls on a bag which opens to deploy the parachute. Alternatively, with additional training, a skydiver can opt for an accelerated free fall (AFF) jump. With an AFF, the student is usually accompanied by both a primary and secondary instructor during the free fall portion of the jump. After he successfully pulls the rip cord, the instructors release and the student guides the parachute and flares at the end, all with the help of another instructor relaying instructions over a radio.

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Carl Byington, of Ellijay, Georgia, has been a professional engineer since the late 1990s. The former owner of Impact Technologies in Rochester, NY, Carl Byington enjoys a range of outdoor pursuits, including skydiving. Skydiving has been described as a sport that creates feelings of exhilaration, as the diver, equipped with a parachute, jumps from a...

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Engineer, adventurer, and entrepreneur Carl Byington serves as the President and Chief Engineer of PHM Design, LLC in Ellijay and Atlanta GA. He has had a successful career with several companies over the years including Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin in Rochester, NY. In his free time, Carl Byington is a long-distance runner and trekker who has completed marathons all around the world.

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Engineer, adventurer, and entrepreneur Carl Byington serves as the president and chief officer of PHM Design, LLC in Ellijay GA. He has had a successful career with several companies over the years including Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin in Rochester, NY. In his free time, Carl Byington is a long-distance runner and trekker who has completed marathons all around the world.

Many long-distance runners have a desire to challenge themselves while also experiencing unique parts of the world. Here are some of the most extreme races for those with both wanderlust and a taste for adventure.

The Jungle Ultra. This 143-mile ultramarathon takes competitors through the Amazonian rainforests of Peru, beginning 10,000 feet above sea level and cutting across the mountains in the intense humidity. Runners are responsible for carrying their own supplies, including food, but water is supplied along the way.

Spartathlon. This 155-mile race in Greece honors the original marathon runner, Pheidippides, who famously ran from Marathon to Athens and allegedly also to Sparta as a messenger from the battle between the Greeks and the Persians. The Spartathlon retraces the ancient Greek's steps, but with time limits at 75 race stations along the way. Runners must meet each time limit in order to continue the race.

Great Wall of China Marathon. Though this is a standard-length marathon, the many staircases of the Great Wall pose enormous challenges for participants who will have to traverse 5,164 steps in hot and humid weather, and must finish the race in 8 hours.

Marathon des Sables, which is French for Marathon of the Sands and also known as Sahara Marathon is a 156 mile ultramarathon. This distance is approximately equivalent to six regular marathons that are run back to back each day. Since 1986, this multi-day race is held every year in southern Morocco and the Sahara Desert. It has been regarded as the toughest foot race on Earth.

There are several others such as the Antarctic Ice Marathon, North Pole Marathon, Everest Marathon, and other ultramarathon distance races that you can find to provide amazing challenges in incredible places.

Carl Byington ran the Antarctic Ice Marathon in 2012 and plans to run the North Pole Marathon in 2021 if Covid-19 travel restrictions allow.

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Engineer, adventurer, and entrepreneur Carl Byington serves as the president and chief officer of PHM Design, LLC in Ellijay GA. He has had a successful career with several companies over the years including Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin in Rochester, NY. In his free time, Carl Byington is a long-distance runner and trekker who has...