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Discover all about this phenomenon on an Adventure Black Forest Shooting Stars Tour and hopefully witness this unique and magical natural spectacle for yourself.adventure-blackforest.de For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter Welcome to the Sunny Side of Germany - Discover Baden-Württemberg Jessica Puckett is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who covers transportation and travel news. She has reported for ABC News Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who have risk factors such as obesity and hypertension can develop insulin resistance over time a characteristic typically associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) combines the characteristics of T1D and T2D “About a quarter of patients with T1D develop metabolic syndrome,” said Thomas Haak, MD, chief physician at the Diabetes Center Bad Mergentheim, Bad Mergentheim, Germany, and former president of the German Diabetes Society (DDG), speaking at the “Innere Medizin fachübergreifend — Diabetologie grenzenlos” congress held on February 7 and 8 in Munich “Double diabetes exists and requires appropriate treatment," said Haak Patients with T1D often have elevated triglyceride levels and high blood pressure This combination doubles the risk for coronary heart disease and increases the risk for stroke Patients with T1D must take insulin throughout their lives to manage their blood glucose levels Haak explained that the first sign of insulin resistance in T1D is an increased insulin requirement exceeding 100 units/d Diagnosis involves assessing the clinical presentation of T1D Relevant clinical parameters include obesity particularly triglyceride levels and hypertension According to the 2023 S3 guideline of the DDG on T1D management more than half of patients with T1D have a BMI > 25 The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in this population is increasing mirroring trends observed in the general population A 2016 German study examined more than 30,000 individuals with T1D for signs of metabolic syndrome and its complications The findings revealed that 1 in 4 patients met the criteria for metabolic syndrome and could be classified as having double diabetes These patients had higher rates of micro- and macrovascular comorbidities The DDG guidelines recommend addressing each component of metabolic syndrome in patients with T1D “So how do we best manage this condition?” asked Haak. A 2024 consensus report from the American Diabetes Association identified three key strategies: Haak emphasized that dietary adjustments are an effective method focusing on reducing fat and carbohydrate intake He highlighted the effectiveness of an initial 12-day “liver fast,” a protein-restricted diet that helps improve metabolic parameters such as two consecutive “oat days” during which only oats are consumed combining dietary interventions with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has yielded promising results Haak noted that timing is critical due to the potential for gastrointestinal side effects associated with GLP-1 RAs While bariatric surgery can be effective for obesity in T1D it carries a risk for complications and requires careful patient selection as well as psychological and medical follow-up Metformin is effective for glycemic control but is not indicated for T1D alone metformin can be used in patients with T1D and T2D “Metformin should definitely be included in the concept,” he said though it is not suitable for long-term use due to the risk for hypoglycemia The DDG guidelines highlight the role of metformin in managing insulin resistance in patients with T1D GLP-1 RAs can be used to manage obesity and insulin resistance caution is required due to the increased risk for diabetic ketoacidosis While these medications are not contraindicated their costs are not reimbursed in many healthcare systems Haak referenced findings from the DEPICT-1 study which showed that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in T1D can lower insulin requirements and reduce hypoglycemia risk but are also linked to ketoacidosis and other adverse events "SLGT2 inhibitors are contraindicated in T1D; the risk is too high," Haak said noting the available alternative treatments The guidelines do not confirm the safety and efficacy of SGLT2 inhibitors as an add-on treatment for T1D due to inconsistent results Further studies are required to evaluate their safety This story was translated from Medscape’s German edition using several editorial tools Human editors reviewed this content before publication Send comments and news tips to news@medscape.net Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article and Kohl chose Herzog—who hailed from southeastern Germany if not from the former East Germany—as his replacement nominee had 605—proved to be prophetic: the CDU-led coalition squeaked through the October legislative election with a 10-seat majority in the federal legislature Herzog then taught part-time at several German universities Copyright © 2025 New Mexico State University Athletics / All Rights Reserved Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Located on the Tauber River in the quaint town of Bad Mergentheim Medical Clinic Two focuses on haematology/oncology endocrinology and metabolic diseases and has an excellent reputation for specialised and innovative endoscopic and ultrasound techniques Dr Dietrich uses the M9 ultrasound system for any standard diagnostic exam and simply opens up M9’s high-resolution 15 inch LED monitor for swift bedside exams the M9 offers outstanding image quality that’s definitely comparable to that of a stationary system,’ he happily reports ‘It offers all image data needed in a general hospital or medical office environment.’ Above all the patented 3-T transducer technology provides excellent visualisation in b-mode and colour mode ‘It offers higher sensitivity and larger bandwidth as well as enhanced transmission efficiency and excellent signal-to-noise ratio The single crystal probe technology allows imaging of deep structures ‘Not only is the transducer state-of-the-art; the small and lightweight five kg system itself is chock-full of premium Mindray imaging technology High Dynamic Range Flow (HDR Flow) for visualisation of minute vessels and complex flow patterns as well as the Natural Touch elastography package for reproducible and userindependent measurement of tissue elasticity The professor highly values that ability to perform bedside exams quick intuitive diagnostic tools are in high demand The mobility of current ultrasound devices has swiftly shifted them from an emergency modality to a primary diagnostic modality Caritas Hospital is a certified regional trauma centre in the Northern Bavaria trauma care network Dietrich cooperates closely with the emergency department ‘Thanks to the M9’s portability and immediate usability we can immediately start radiography on an injured patient – even while other clinical tests are being performed it’s up and running within seconds.’ To accelerate diagnostic work-up in trauma care the ultrasound exam follows an internationally recognised standard Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma This rapid bedside screening test is designed to detect or exclude free fluid ‘The procedure lists clear questions that can be answered with an unambiguous yes or no,’ Professor Dietrich explains ‘By systematically imaging the entire abdomen the physician can tell whether free fluid is present or not.’ Even for abdominal contrastenhanced ultrasound (CEUS) the professor relies on the M9’s image quality ‘With the M9 you can quickly detect or exclude a spleen Two to three minutes after contrast administration you can see blood flow.’ For CEUS the M9 offers another advanced Mindray technology: Ultra Wideband Nonlinear Contrast Imaging This transmission uses second harmonic as well as non-linear signals which results in excellent contrast-to-tissue specificity while still essential in a clinical setting will continue to gain importance in disciplines such as intensive and trauma care due to mobility and POC availability M9 ASSETS• Single crystal 3T transducer• UWN+ Contrast Imaging (ultrawideband non-linear)• HDR Flow (High Dynamic Range Flow)• Natural Touch elastography• LVO (left ventricular opacification) with stress echo• Compatible with TEE transducers• mQuadro ultrasound platform Profile:Current President of the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) Christoph F Dietrich has been senior consultant at Caritas Hospital in Bad Mergentheim A German National Academic Foundation Scholarship enabled studies at Hanover’s Medical University in 1988 he passed the US-American FMGEMS exam From 1997 he specialised in internal medicine and in 1999 received his habilitation Professor Dietrich is also a certified specialist in several other disciplines including gastroenterology and haematology/oncology one of the world's leading developers and providers of advanced medical imaging devices and solutions Mindray has launched the new MC-80 Automated Digital Cell Morphology Analyzer a revolutionary cell morphology system that provides more clarity more intelligence and more productivity for… hospitals and medical staff developed new work practices involving rigid use of personal protective equipment (PPE) This website uses cookies to give our readers the best website experience. Please refer to our privacy policy to find out how we use cookies and how you can edit your preferences Our weekly email is chockful of interesting and relevant insights into Jewish history Thomas Edelmann apologized to Hanna Eherenreich the granddaughter of the Jewish businessman victimized by his Nazi grandfather Israeli retiree Hanna Ehrenreich grew up keenly aware of her family’s German Jewish heritage Her parents moved to present-day Israel from Germany in the 1930s and they continued to speak German at home – Hanna grew up conversing in German with her parents and her beloved grandparents still honors the memory of her family’s long-ago life in Germany An old black and white photo of the hardware store that her grandfather once owned in Germany even hangs on a wall in her home in Israel Recently, Hanna received a remarkable message. Thomas Edelmann, 49, lives in Germany with his family, and he wanted to get in touch. Years ago, in 1938, Hanna’s grandfather was forced to sell his business far below the market price. Jews were being persecuted across Germany, and the 1938 Nazi Nuremburg Laws mandated Jews sell their properties or businesses to non-Jewish buyers buying companies and other assets from Jews at bargain basement prices Thomas wanted to apologize for the wrong his grandfather did “I believe that if my family supported the injustice your grandparents experienced,” he wrote “it is our duty to take this into account and take over responsibility at least in getting in touch with you to listen and learn As I am part of the Edelmann family I want to take the first step and listen to you.” “I do understand that you might not see any benefit yourself personally in talking to me But with me understanding and being able to teach my children and possibly other family members about the impact of particular historical decisions this might help them to make better decisions in their lives,” Thomas explained “Currently, the political climate in our country is poisoned,” he continued, as CNN reported I want to make sure that at least my family will never again be responsible for injustice experienced by others but stand up to take the part of the weak.” Hanna Edelman read Thomas’ note and replied that she agreed to speak with him Though Thomas had initially written to Hanna in English assuming that the Israeli-born woman didn’t know any German Hanna explained she’d grown up speaking German with her parents A few weeks later they had a surprising heart to heart phone conversation that lasted an hour and a half “It was a very good conversation,” Hanna told journalists afterwards She told Thomas about her Jewish grandparents and was even able to read him some passages of a diary that her grandfather kept in which he described the forced sale of his business to Thomas’ grandfather It wasn’t only his store that they were forced to sell: the Heidelbergers were also compelled to sell their house to Thomas’ grandfather Hanna’s grandfather’s journal revealed a positive came every first of the month to pay the rent,” Hanna’s grandfather confided to his journal “and even though he was a member of the Nazi party he was a decent man and not an anti-Semite we sold him our house for 10,000 Reichsmark we sold our shop and warehouse for the bargain price of 28,500 Reichsmark the same sum for which I had bought it 30 years earlier But back then many Jewish businesses in Bad Mergentheim were sold under value.” Hanna’s grandfather’s descriptions of being fleeced by Wilhelm Edelmann seemed to confirm Thomas’ harsh views of his Nazi grandfather Thomas’ parents divorced when he was young and he lost contact with his father and his father’s side of the family – including the relatives who today continue to own the building Hanna’s grandfather was forced to sell Thomas always knew that his grandfather was a member of the Nazi Party and profited from the Nuremberg Laws Though he has no connection with his family’s business Thomas researched his family tree and located commercial records for his grandfather’s store He learned about Benjamin Heidelberger and the way he and other Jews were forced to sell their property Thomas assumed he’d never be able to find Benjamin Heidelberger or his heirs Given the horrendous fate of most of Germany’s Jews it was entirely possible that he’d never survived Thomas was speaking with a salesman from the genealogy company MyHeritage which he’d used to help dig into his family history He mentioned his grandfather’s business and described how Benjamin Heidelberger was forced to sell it The salesman was intrigued and related the story to MyHeritage’s research department a representative from MyHeritage phoned Thomas back: they’d found records of Benjamin and Emma moving to Israel and even located their gravesites in northern Israel They told Thomas that their granddaughter Hanna Ehrenreich was still alive and encouraged him to send her a message through the company’s website he was finally speaking with Benjamin Heidelberger’s heir learning all about her family and hearing tales of his own grandfather as well She described how her grandfather felt gratitude towards his grandfather “Edelmann came to me and said I should leave Germany as quickly as possible There were plans in place to act against Jews and he felt obliged to warn me The Heidelbergers used the paltry proceeds they’d been paid for their property to flee the country for Israel, leaving Germany just weeks before Kristallnacht, the “Night of Broken Glass” anti-Jewish pogrom that consumed Germany and Austria on November 9 and 10 in 1938 the small Jewish community of Bad Mergentheim was terrorized was beaten up and the town’s synagogue was ruined All of the Jewish men in the town were arrested and sent to Dachau for instance – her mother’s parents – never made it out of Germany and were murdered by the Nazis Hanna told all this to Thomas and relayed that she’d even visited the store in the 1980s when she and her family took a trip to Germany and stopped in Bad Mergentheim which today is home to a chain of stores called Edelmann “I knew Edelmann was indeed the person who bought the shop,” she later explained although he was a member of the Nazi party.” “He was very moved and said he was so happy to hear the story from my side – he was almost crying,” Hanna described “It was such an emotional moment when I heard Hanna on the phone and when she told me about her grandfather,” Thomas said “Although her family was treated so badly she was very friendly and didn’t hold me responsible for anything.” Thomas still harbors doubts about his grandfather’s character “I know my grandfather was a very good businessman When he was a student during the 1920s he was already a member of the Nazi party speaking with Hanna was a crucial part of coming to terms with his family’s history – and with his nation’s shameful past is beginning to learn about Germany’s Nazi legacy “It’s our ancestor who has impacted the lives of a whole family who had a life in this country I want him to learn and understand that whatever decisions he makes has an impact on someone else’s life.” Thomas and Hanna plan to keep in touch and Thomas hopes to visit her in Israel Hanna had a powerful message – her family who made it to Israel has blossomed in the Jewish state “Thomas wanted to hear how we had been,” she observed which describes the lives of 40 remarkable women who inhabited different eras and lands giving readers a sense of the vast diversity of Jewish history and experience Thank you for signing up for the aish.com free newsletter The Czech chess community is mourning the sudden loss of GM Petr Neuman who passed away this week at the age of only 47 The grandmaster was found dead in his Prague apartment on Monday, the Czech Chess Federation announced on its website on Wednesday but could not help the club stave off relegation Neuman became an international master in 2002 and achieved the grandmaster title in 2013.  His latest rating of 2393 (his peak rating of 2522 was from June 2013), meant that Neuman was far from being among the strongest players in the country. However, he became renowned for being one of the most active grandmasters in the world. According to the FIDE database Before competing in Germany last weekend, he had finished fourth in the Dublin Easter Norm event in Ireland that ran April 17-21 He won a number of tournaments throughout his career most recently the Pilsen Open rapid as the top seed in March.  and taught mathematics and geography at a secondary school in Prague he was also a member of the Coaching Commission of the Czech Chess Federation His passing has come as a shock to friends and colleagues in the country. Czech number-one GM David Navara said in an email to Chess.com that he is shocked and saddened by the death "On Friday and Saturday we met during the final rounds of German Bundesliga and nothing indicated that his health would betray him so soon afterwards." which began when he was a rising talent and Neuman was already a national champion: "We knew each other for many We played a long series of blitz games in Plzeň (Pilsen) back in 1996 or 1997 when Petr was around 18 years old and I was 7 years younger," Navara said Many of his peers would be less willing to play against a talented child A decade later we were teammates in the German team of Bindlach for several seasons in the Bundesliga and then in the second league We always had nice friendly talks in our “Czech car.”  “I remember how Petr commented on the team's lineup after I left the team: ‘Petr plays on the first board (GM Martin Petr) who has been ranked as high as 13th in the world with a peak ranking of 2751 noted how he was happy to make draws against Neuman even when he was rated above 2600 and 2700 "Petr was close to winning two of these games He also added: "He was not only a strong player but also a friendly person with a sense of humour but also a friendly person with a sense of humor Another moving tribute came from fellow Czech GM Robert Cvek: “It’s hard to start an article like this,” he wrote on Czech chess site NSS Cvek said he had recently spoken with Neuman during the final rounds of the Czech Extraliga "I asked him if he wanted to play in the GM tournament in Prague in May He smiled and said he didn’t have time because of teaching—but maybe during the holidays.” Cvek never imagined that would be their last conversation Cvek highlighted Neuman’s character and chess skill: "Petr was an incredibly easy-going guy even a laugh with a shrug of the shoulders The interesting thing is that I don't remember and I don't recall ever seeing him angry or upset." He also noted how calmly he dealt with losses when I saw him lose a better position to a much worse player Cvek described Neuman as a skilled theoretician and admired his theoretical overview "He could play very well after both 1.e4 and 1.d4 I had an unpleasant memory of that from 2002 when he outplayed me quite a bit positionally," he said about their encounter back then Cvek ended his tribute with a note of reflection The scythe is already starting to mow down our ranks." Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A group of nongovernmental organizations will go to court to seek to reverse European Union member countries' decision to downgrade the protection status of the wolf would make it easier for farmers to shoot the large carnivore in cases of attacks The NGOs — Green Impact, Earth, Nagy Tavak, LNDC Animal Protection and One Voice — argue that EU countries and the European Commission "ignored or undervalued a series of scientific reports of international relevance" when preparing the EU's position for the Bern Convention meeting in December The Court of Justice of the EU will now look at the case and rule in a few months In the meantime, the decision by the Bern Convention to lower the protection level of wolves in Europe from "strictly protected" to "protected" is set to apply from March 7 The Commission is expected to put forward in the coming months a legislative proposal to enact that change in EU law by modifying the Habitats Directive This aims to give more flexibility to national authorities to grant derogations to kill problematic wolves threatening farmers' livestock If the EU's top court was to rule in the NGOs' favor it would make the decision of the Bern Convention null and void, meaning that the Commission would consequently not be able to propose the modification of the Habitats Directive as it plans on doing after March 7 Conservatives face accusations of collaborating with far-right parties in NGO funding probe The damning report will give ammunition to conservative lawmakers who want to prevent NGOs from using EU money to lobby Loyalty to the political family earns MEPs rewards and influence Law championed by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen would lower the protection status of Europe’s wolves In News, Type 2 Diabetes News The scientific paper, “Novel Simple Insulin Delivery Device Reduces Barriers to Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: Results from a Pilot Study,” provides patient-reported results from a prospective 6-week single-arm study that assessed the feasibility of PaQ’s use as well as the efficacy and safety of transitioning study participants from MDI Over 11 million people suffering from type 2 diabetes in the United States and Europe are required to inject insulin to manage their condition each day Eighteen study participants used the PaQ device for two weeks and reported a strong and significant reduction in overall BIT (difference = -5.4 +0.77 The majority of the patients perceived less stigmatization less hardship from insulin therapy and injection Negative attitudes toward treatment and patient distress were also slightly reduced “It is possible that this reduction of insulin-therapy barriers may have contributed to the trend toward improved glycemic control that was also observed in this study and previously reported in the journal Diabetes Care,” added Doug Lawrence, CeQur’s CEO, in a press release “The data published today demonstrate that PaQ does exactly what we envisioned it would do – simplify insulin therapy to make it easier and more comfortable for people with type 2 diabetes to adhere to their treatment and, we hope, live healthier, happier lives as a result,” concluded Lawrence Tagged , , You must be logged in to post a comment This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Germany-based Andrew Limb has become the latest recipient of the John Barnett Memorial Trophy for his services to Welsh golf a staunch supporter of professional golf in Wales who captained The PGA from 1997-99 and was head professional at Royal St David’s who follows Ian Woosnam in winning the award is the head pro at Bad Mergentheim Golf Club and has been working in Germany for the past 26 years that has not prevented him from making the annual trip to his homeland to play in the Asbri Welsh National PGA Championship “I’ve missed just one in 44 years,” said Limb who hails from Neath and began his PGA career in the north of the country at Maesdu Golf Club “I worked with Harry Smith there and then I was lucky enough to get the job at Lindrick as an assistant,” he recalled “I stayed there for about eight years and played on the European Tour and in North Region events before getting the pro’s job at the Phoenix Golf Club Then about 26 years ago I managed to get a job on the continent in Germany and have been there ever since.” The 63-year-old has subsequently acquired dual nationality but he has not forgotten his Welsh roots nor Barnett “My Welsh heritage is from my parents – both came from Neath and I moved to Sheffield with them when I was four,” he added especially round the Porthcawl area and the Gower Peninsula “And I always admired John as a golfer and as a fellow Welshman a real competitor and I’m very proud to win the award named after him.” CAPTION: Andrew Limb (right) received the John Barnett Memorial Trophy from PGA Captain Sarah Bennett (left) during this year’s Asbri Welsh National PGA Championship at Machynys Peninsula Golf Club PGA HeadquartersCentenary HouseThe BelfrySutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB76 9PT ®PGA is a registered trademark of The Professional Golfers’ Association LimitedPGA Golf Management Ltd is a subsidiary of The Professional Golfers’ Association LimitedPGA.info is the official web site of The PGA © 2025 While oil prices are rising once again after the sharp decline over the last few years there is still great emphasis on significantly reducing costs across all areas of production One area that is often overlooked in terms of applying solutions is the use of chemicals throughout production and processing The injection of chemicals in a controlled and reliable process across an operation and profitability of oil and gas producers Applying a chemical management solution to an operation or field affects availability there would be a tendency to add more than necessary to ensure pipes were never under dosed What was thought of as an acceptable cost and part of the production process is now proven to be a waste of money and resources if not properly monitored and managed it is critical to inject the prescribed chemical at the recommended dosage rate and use a chemical management system’s analytics to record and report on the exact recommended dosage which changes based on various parameters and conditions Inexact dosing can keep the chemical from reacting in the way it is intended which can lead to hydrate formation (ice-like solids that form when free water and natural gas combine at high pressure and low temperature) Imprecise dosing can also lead to fines for the operator and damaged equipment which can lead to costly unplanned process downtime Due to the wide variety of chemicals used across the operation the cost of over injecting can quickly mount if left unchecked A reliable and robust chemical management system should deliver 10 percent savings in chemical costs or more One of the main challenges in creating a successful chemical management system concerns data and chemical inventory should be monitored and produce data from which you can draw insights be accessible to those that need it in a timely manner One of the main challenges for effective chemical management is connecting all relevant data and information sources together for reliable and accurate decision making The need for a dedicated chemical management system operating within a connected data environment should be high on the “strategic to-do list” for oil producers While SCADA systems are popular for storing data you need the right analytics and visibility to gain timely insights and act upon them to get the most out of your data Many operations have separate applications collecting data for different engineering disciplines The difficulty comes in bringing all data sources together in one system to provide a complete picture of chemical management and production In today’s digitally connected world many processes are still manual and isolated and a lot of time is wasted collating and analyzing data This inefficiency and ineffectiveness can be a result of data that is manually entered Bentley’s AssetWise solution is underpinned by a connected data environment and is an illustration of how interoperability is the cornerstone of information accessibility The software allows the seamless integration of isolated systems and processes that bring the information you need into the Operational Analytics platform for consolidation and analysis The data is turned into actionable information and viewed within dashboards that are easily tailored to specific needs Requirements of a Chemical Management System A dedicated chemical management system will report on measurements like flow rates It will also be committed to providing alerts regarding any upcoming events that affect production such as notice of potential equipment failure and drops in pressure or flow rates The system can automatically inform events maintenance so they can plan and schedule corrective action before the asset fails as opposed to requiring unplanned site visits after a failure occurs and parts that make up any given operation there are numerous things that can go wrong that affect process flow rates and pressures It only takes a small change in one of these variables to upset the condition and performance of a finely tuned system where the consequences of a small error can be large and costly if left unchecked It’s important to know the day-to-day metrics of production against targets so you can measure performance effectively it’s also crucial to have a system that recognizes these changes – or the results of these changes – and can address them and alert personnel to the problem before it happens A chemical management solution should have a template and replication feature to create a standard for commonly used systems and structures so that new additions to the registry can be swiftly uploaded Any changes that need to be done across multiple sites or assets can be replicated across all required points easily by adjusting the template for a specific instance chemical management system is necessary for tracking who is using what while maintaining the security and privacy of each vendor Each vendor needs to have their own secure access to the system This would also include the ability to schedule truck services for manual sampling and injections so that vendors are aware of what chemicals are needed especially when dealing with assets across a large geographic area This allows each vendor secure monitoring of their own activities and integrity maintenance of confidential information while the overall operator has access and control of all information requirement of a chemical management system is to create and maintain the chemical list This is due to the variety and nature of the different chemicals used As some chemicals become more concentrated they could have a detrimental effect on the performance of the equipment with which they interact The viscosity and frequency of chemicals also plays a large role in flow rates Creating and maintaining a chemical list is important within a chemical management solution to not only track chemical levels the use of chemical injection systems is subjected to extreme conditions These systems are often placed in remote hostile environments where the elements alone can cause serious equipment failure it is even more important to monitor and manage these assets closely to prevent failures it is inevitable that these injection systems will eventually fail; it is a question of when that runs alongside the operational chemical management solution is a win-win situation that serves the purpose of increasing uptime and availability across the operation by driving a proactive approach to managing the maintenance of chemical injection pumps and equipment Chemical Management: A Step Toward Operational Excellence A reliable chemical management solution is the way forward to managing chemical costs and optimizing usage by ensuring you are applying the correct chemicals at the optimal rate to deliver best and continuous operating performance Eliminate the nightmare created by spreadsheets and out-of-date information and replace it with a dedicated solution that brings all the important data together in one application you will dramatically reduce chemical costs CHEManager Spotlight is an exclusive event tailored for practitioners and decision-makers in the chemical industry This part of our event series delves into the latest trends and innovations in logistics to streamline your operations and drive efficiency and strategic direction in an exclusive CHEManager International interview PATRIZIA SE announces the acquisition of a portfolio of seven healthcare assets in Germany on behalf of PATRIZIA Social Care Fund III the global partner for pan-European real estate investment announces the acquisition of a portfolio of seven healthcare assets in Germany The seller of the portfolio is Senioren-Wohnen Holding GmbH a subsidiary company of advita and is also in charge of the development of advita properties PATRIZIA manages more than EUR 1.3 billion of assets in the healthcare sector The portfolio includes one existing asset in Schwäbisch Hall plus six turnkey developments spread across Schwäbisch Hall Once construction work is completed by 2023 the total portfolio will comprise 38,100 sq m of leasable space providing 329 units for assisted living 146 units for dementia and intensive care facilities which is one of the leading nursing service operators in Germany will occupy the properties on individual 20-year leases commented: “We are pleased to have concluded such an exciting transaction as we were able to acquire a modern portfolio of high-quality operational assets let to an experienced and renowned operator of long leases which will deliver solid and stable Cash Flow to our investors.” we have looked to increase our exposure to social and healthcare real estate across Germany where demand has been steadily rising Whilst the current COVID-19 pandemic has created some economic uncertainty the investment market for healthcare real estate has remained resilient We are confident this sector will continue to play a central role in the future.” PATRIZIA was advised by Hogan Lovells (Hamburg) Contact: Barbara Popp          Corporate Communications Phone: +49 (0) 821 5 09 10-628     communications(at)patrizia.ag   Despite their age difference and their completely different characters you can tell at first glance that the two musicians Alexander Kilian and Jan Pascal harmonise well Neither tries to push himself to the fore and both speak with admiration of the other's work The musicians who form guitar duo Café del Mundo say that in the 16 years they have been performing together Both have pursued a career in classical music in 1987) began a classical music education which he completed with a jazz music diploma who actually had a penchant for punk and metal learned about Eastern music from his Georgian master He came to flamenco via the traditional music of Georgia - the Iberia of the East - which has links to the original Spanish genre 1975) underwent classical guitar training at music school who was already composing his own pieces as a teenager did not fulfil the path of a classical concert guitarist As he had always been fascinated by the sound of the flamenco guitar which he had learnt about during stays in Spain he finally followed "the call of Paco de Lucia" Kilian and Pascal met at a flamenco workshop in 2007 and knew immediately that they could work well together They stress that although they use the flamenco guitar they do not play flamenco in the true sense of the word but use the sound of the Spanish guitar to combine classical pop and flamenco to create a musical experience that appeals to a wide variety of audiences The two musicians describe one of their main aims as "to present the soulful primal forces inherent in the flamenco guitar to an international audience" They want to work on the evolution of an instrument that offers "possibilities of articulation" far beyond folklore They see the "fusion of different cultures as practised in Andalucía as a living example" as one of the "privileged tasks of music" whether their own compositions or versions of classical The fact that two such virtuoso artists can play together without their egos getting in the way is due to their differences: "Alex is more of a virtuoso soloist I'm more of a composer and the one who articulates the melodies," explains Pascal Kilian admires his colleague's compositional talent I know that it will bubble up from Jan and he knows exactly what works in my hands I don't think anyone else could write pieces for me as perfectly as he does," he enthuses Their fruitful collaboration is also helped by their shared musical vision and the goal of making international music with the sound of the flamenco guitar "but a positive one that helps us get the best out of each other," says Pascal The response from the audience is particularly satisfying for the two musicians when they see that the joie de vivre inherent in flamenco has spread to other countries "People leave the concert with a smile on their faces and you can see that they have been transported for a moment and have been able to leave their grey everyday lives behind," says Pascal they didn't want to perform at all at first as they felt it was inappropriate to present themselves as German musicians in the land of the flamenco guitar was convinced that their playing would go down well here too And ultimately Kilian believes that they also have something to contribute to flamenco as they are doing something completely new And this has earned them the respect of Spanish flamenco artists They have performed on stage with Spanish flamenco stars such as Estrella Morente and have performed in the flamenco caves of Granada where they enjoy jam sessions with Spanish musicians after their concerts just the moment," Pascal recalls of this experience To create an international sound with the flamenco guitar any piece that reflects the poetry of flamenco and that radiates spiritual freedom will work Bach and Enrique Granados or even bands such as U2 or Coldplay they found an arranger who worked on the pieces in such a way that they were neither too difficult nor too easy and could appeal to both a classically educated audience and an audience more orientated towards lighter music The aim is to attract young people who don't normally go to classical concerts to their music The two German guitarists will be performing this album on 22 January at 8pm in the Cervantes Theatre Here you can get to know the cultural crossover of this extraordinary guitar duo Tickets are available for 15 euros at www.unientradas.es Kilian and Pascal are already thinking about their next project: a recording with film soundtracks by Hans Zimmer and an album dedicated to the music of the 1980s Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados 25-year-old forward joins club from FC Midtjylland Luca Pfeiffer has joined VfB Stuttgart from Danish top-flight side FC Midtjylland with immediate effect Born in Bad Mergentheim in south-west Germany the attacker spent last season on loan at Darmstadt 98 from Midtjylland registering 18 goals and six assists in 33 appearances across all competitions Pfeiffer has been handed the number 20 shirt by VfB “Luca was one of the most prolific goal-scorers in Bundesliga 2 last season athleticism and the experience he has gained in his career – both domestically and abroad – make him an excellent fit for our squad,” said sporting director Sven Mislintat “We’re delighted to have completed the transfer and to welcome Luca to VfB.”  “I’m thrilled to be back home,” said Pfeiffer “VfB Stuttgart is hugely important for the region – even as a child I was fascinated by VfB with their stadium and their fans That’s why I’m really pleased that the move worked out and that I get to wear the famous shirt with the red ring around the chest “I’m looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Bundesliga My aim is for me and my team-mates to be as successful as possible at VfB Stuttgart In the final game of last season against Köln you could feel the amazing atmosphere and the power of the VfB fans at the Mercedes-Benz Arena I can’t wait for the season to start.” die für den technischen Betrieb der Website notwendig sind und stets gesetzt werden Weitere Cookies werden nur mit Ihrer Zustimmung gesetzt um statistische 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