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I have decided to write an extra newsletter this month in response to the horrendous tragedies that have befallen in the UK over the past months. Many of us are feeling frightened and emotions are contagious. Terrorism tires to put fear into all of us and it is an insidious strategy indeed for when we are in a place of fear we are easily manipulated.
But how do we stay calm in the face of atrocity and not let them succeed?
Conscious breathing is the easiest way to do this, easiest because we all have to breathe all of the time and by learning to control our breathing, we can change the focus of what we feel and thereby learn to control our emotions.
The first step is to become aware of the breath. If it is short and shallow, then we have gone into in flight/flight, which mean that, on either a conscious or unconscious level we are trying to escape. Notice as soon as you can when you are feeling the fear response.
Now check that that you are breathing correctly. Put your hands on your belly and breathe deeply into them. Make sure that your belly is expanding when you breathe in and contracting when you breathe out. Reverse breathing: i.e. belly coming in when you breathe in and going out when you breathe out; is guaranteed to put you and keep you in stress.
Next, then try this exercise. Again with your hands on your belly, breathe deeply into them for four counts (or fewer if that is more comfortable), hold your breath briefly and then slowly exhale for a similar count, holding briefly before you repeat for as long as you need to calm down.
After that, you can become creative with breathing. For example, use a word or phrase and split it into two parts. E.g. re-lax, peace-ful, for-give, all is-well. Use the first half for the in breath and the second for the outbreath.
Visualisation is also extremely effective. Try breathing in from above the crown of your head down into your heart centre, then exhale downwards to below your feet. Once you have established this and feel comfortable with it, reverse the process by breathing in from below your feet, up to your heart centre, and exhaling out through the top of your head. Finally, bring both directions together by visualising breathing in from above the crown and, at the same time, below your feet, into your heart centre. Then breathe out into the world, perhaps infusing the out breath with intentions such as peace, love or compassion.
Conscious breathing exercises like these can be done anywhere and at any time and, with practice, retrain the mind and body to withstand stressful events, even while watching the news or listening to a bulletin.
Using conscious breathing to reset your mind and the responses of your body, teaches us to halt the fear response and turn it into something useful so that we can stay in control even when life around us seems to be falling apart. It also enables each of us to make our little bit of difference. If enough of us stay calm and breathe out peace, compassion and forgiveness, even the terrorists will gradually learn that fear is not the way.
Wishing us all happy and powerful breathing and a more peaceful, loving world.
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What's the benefit to trimming candle wicks? Your candle will burn cleaner and last longer. A long wick leads to a large flame, which can produce carbon black, the waxy black muck that gets on your votives, walls, or even your ceiling. Trimming the wick is a quick and easy process.
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Please enjoy this slice of my life, with blue sprinkles…
What most people know about Viagra, makes it sound weird that woman would need to take Viagra four times a day, but after this post you will be able to explain why and hopefully make a comment about this post. I want good and bad here. Did you find it helpful? Will you think of Viagra differently? -because you know I will have to moderate a ton of "Viagra spam". (For the love of corn, comment! Please and thank you.)
I have scleroderma and sarcoidosis. Let's call scleroderma my "Anchor Disease". It was my first diagnosis and it has the most severe symptoms for me. (That's not an actually term, I just made it up, but it sounds nice and for our purposes here, I think Anchor Disease works.) So, it all started with Raynaud's, a symptom of many autoimmune diseases and can exist on it's own, then it is upgraded to Raynaud's Disease. Raynaud's is a symptom of scleroderma and part of the acronym CREST. (How can one not love Raynuad's. Such versatility!)
So what is Raynaud's? It's a sympathetic nervous system overreaction to temperature change. When the body becomes cold, it slows the blood flow to extremities to keep the body's core warm. With Raynaud's, the nerves that signal muscle tissue around blood vessels overreact and rather than gently slow blood flow with a mild contraction, it chokes the vessels shut and can cut blood flow causing fingers and toes to fall off. Seriously, I lost the tip of my thumb in 1996 because the artery to my thumb was completely shut and blood was flowing retrograde to the tip. Oh and that's not the punchline: I had ovarian cysts that decided to pop all at once. It was great times once morphene was on board, and not before specialists were brought in to rule out that the blood vessels to my colon, were not in a Raynaud's spasm. So, not only can Raynauds cause lost of fingers and toes, it can happen anywhere there is a blood vessel surrounded by muscle tissue that's connected to nerve tissue.
How does Viagra or lesser known as (Sildenanafil) help in the treatment of Raynaud's? First, allow me to answer the question I am always asked: No, Viagra has no effect on my sexual performance. Viagra, or Sildenafil, was designed to treat Pulmonary Hypertension in newborns. Then, the BIG side effect was discovered and which overshadowed the versatility and life saving benefits of Sildenanafil. This of course, a big break through to help men have a healthy sex life, but created a big headache for me and I'm sure many others, but it's my blog and I can only speak for myself. It gave me such a headache, my hair hurt.
You see, in 2005, I had a nasty ulcer on my left thumb that would not heal. I was not yet on Sildenafil, I was still using niphedepine. The artery in my thumb was in such a spasm, I started having flashbacks of 1996, when I lost the tip of my thumb. I did not want this to happen to my left thumb. My doctors at the VA had already made sure I had a resource at UCLA and under the care of Dr. Furst. The rheumatologists at the VA Hospital recommended I make the the trip to LA about this issue. They encouraged me to find a treatment they could learn from and use. At the time, I had golden insurance. I live over 100 miles from UCLA and even though the VA is only forty miles away, they did not yet have a treatment protocol for such severe Raynaud's, so while preparing for my trek to UCLA, Dr. Furst, my rheumatologist at UCLA advised by phone I double my dose of niphedepine to see if it works. It didn't, and crated a headache that felt like my head was hit with a hammer. So, off to UCLA I went.
Under the treatment supervision of my favorite pulmonologist, Dr Ross, I was prescribed a medication that opened every blood vessel in my body. I had to stay in the hospital during this treatment because of the high risk of my blood pressure dropping and my heart stopping.
From this, the medical team developed a treatment protocol to use Rovatio, to prevent the damage that had been done to my thumb for future patients. Rovatio is low dose Viagra. There was no problem receiving it in the hospital, but once I got home, getting Viagra prescribed for anything other than erectile disfunction was nearly impossible. Nearly.
I tried getting Viagra through my regular insurance first and eventually succeeded. But first, they required all kinds of information from my doctors. Each insurance representative I spoke with, had no medical background, but was armed to the teeeth with clerical skills and they met my inquiries with laughter. Eventually, my rheumatologist and pulmonologist produced enough research material to support prescribing the six dollar a dose pill to keep my blood flowing.
What did I do during weeks of waiting? I relied on the kindness of my local practitioners. I was given samples. This was when pharmaceutical companies handed out samples like Pezz. Oh and by the way, pharmaceutical reps had THE best quality pen covered with their logos and featured drug names. Seriously, they wrote smoothly and I would always ask a rep for pens when I saw one. I still ask when I see them, but I'm usually denied. Back then, pharmaceutical companies had righteous swag, but I digress.
The laughter didn't stop after getting approval for insurance companies to cover Viagra for me. I would get asked stupid questions from well-meaning pharmacy assistants and of course my favorite, "What are YOU doing with Viagra?" said loud enough for other patients to hear was always a treat. Often, I wanted to answer, "Yes, I need Viagra to keep up with my whoring ways." But my son would be present and I had to take the high road and at least teach him to be nonjudgemental and not let him see the stupidity of others rub off on his mom.
Then, something magical happened. Our business went bankrupt, I lost my insurance and I was back into the Veteran's Healthcare system. My Rheumatologist at the VA had no problem getting Viagra approved. There were a few hiccups. We had to explain that I could not cut the dosage because it had to be exact. The VA and many insurance companies classify Viagra as a "recreational drug", which I think is bogus. Having a healthy sex life is part of the big picture of overall health, but I'll save that for my "soapbox post".
So now, thanks to some traveling, time on the phone and a little kicking down the doors of stereotypes, I enjoy 50mg of Viagra, four times daily. It keeps my fingers, toes and parts unknown intact and helps me breathe easier. "Free to live a life of religious fulfillment". (Did you really think I would get through this piece about Viagra WITHOUT a quote and clip from Airplane!?)
There was also an additional unexpected side effect. No, it had nothing to do with my sex drive. It had to do with my lungs. I notice it more now because my disease is progressive and it's progressively effecting my lungs. If I skip a does of Viagra (sometimes I forget when it's warm) it is actually harder to breathe. That's right, Viagra helps my lungs breathe easier AND I recently found out from Dr Furst why that is: Lung tissue reacts to Viagra the same way tissue in the penis reacts to Viagra. I was unable to find reliable research info to back this up this morning, but I did get the information direct from Dr. Furst, of UCLA's Rheumatology department. (I see him next week, so I will get the correct research information in print. The search for the info will make your head explode. If you do find a source backing it up, please, please post the link in comments! I never like to discuss a research find without data to back it up in my posts, but it is a know obstacle when researching anything remotely related to Viagra, it;s best to just visit a medical library in person.)
So, I hope you enjoyed that slice of weird, courtesy of scleroderma. Consider yourself enlightened of the clinical benefitTell your friends!
Scleroderma Research Foundation
UCLA Rheumatology: http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=453&action=detail&limit_department=15&limit_division=1094&CFID=70251248&CFTOKEN=63458303
UCLA Pulmonology: http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=453&action=detail&limit_department=22&limit_division=1119&CFID=70251248&CFTOKEN=63458303
Oral Sildenafil in Infants With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn: A Pilot Randomized Blinded Study: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/117/4/1077.short
Background of Pulmonary Hypertension in Neonates and treatment http://www.nichd.nih.gov/cochrane/shah10/shah10.htm#BACKGROUND
What is Revatio: http://www.revatio.com
Scleroderma In Depth Report by New York Times http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/scleroderma/print.html


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On Sept. 25, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education and Pitt Innovation Institute hosted the inaugural Goldman Prize Competition for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Education. Sponsored by a gift from Pitt alumni and educational entrepreneurs Richard and Renée Goldman, the contest awarded $30,000 in prizes to three companies with plans to transform educational practices in and out of the classroom. The contest is part of an ongoing effort on behalf of the Goldmans to support educational entrepreneurship and Pitt's School of Education.
Participants of the inaugural Goldman Prize Competition for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Education. Left to right: Alan Lesgold, former dean of Pitt School of Education and moderator; Mary Margaret Kerr, Pitt professor and co-founder of Triple Note; Laurel Chiappetta, Pitt instructor and Triple Note co-founder; Richard Goldman, contest co-founder; Alicia Johnson, counselor at the Falk School and The Future of Belonging founder; Barbara Hasson, Pitt alumnus and founder of Through the Coach's Eye; Mahender Mandala, Pitt assistant professor and Peerval 3-D Digital Design Critique founder; Karen Boodhoo, counselor and founder of Interactive Mentoring Software; Eva Wegrzecka-Kowalewski, Pitt instructor and founder of Critical Thinking in Academic Literacy: Online Courses for International Students Preparing for U.S. Study; Renée Goldman, contest co-founder.
School of Education Dean Valerie Kinloch announces that Pitt assistant professor Mahender Mandala won the top prize of $15,000 for his company Peerval 3-D Digital Design Critique, which allows groups to view, manipulate and annotate 3-D models from a browser.
Dean Valerie Kinloch (right) tells Laurel Chiappetta (left) and Mary Margaret Kerr (center) that their business Triple Note: A Data Collection and Instruction App won $10,000 through the Goldman Prize for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Education.
Alicia Johnson, founder of The Future of Belonging, pitches the business to Goldman Prize judges. Johnson won a $5,000 prize for her business, which builds toys that collect social and emotional data from elementary and middle school students for counselors to analyze.
Barbara Hasson, founder of Through the Coach's Eye, presents to judges. From left to right: Evan Facher, interim director of Pitt's Innovation Institute; Carol Wooten, co-founder and superintendent of Propel Schools; Arnold Rintzler, president of AWR Business Concepts; Lutitia Clipper, CEO of Clipper Enterprises; and Valerie Kinloch, the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education.
Eva Wegrzecka-Kowalewski, an instructor in the School of Education, pitches her business, Critical Thinking in Academic Literacy: Online Courses for International Students Preparing for U.S. Study.
Alan Lesgold, former dean of the School of Education, served as emcee and moderator during the inaugural Goldman Prize for Innovation in Education.
Inaugural Goldman Prize Competition Seeks to Improve Education Through Innovation
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
As teachers, counselors and graduate students presented before a "Shark Tank"-style panel of judges, the aspiring entrepreneur in all of them took center stage to address problems in American education through innovation.
The merger of educational expertise and business acumen during the inaugural Goldman Prize competition, which supports entrepreneurship in education, fell in line with the vision set out by Richard and Renée Goldman.
About the Goldmans
The Goldman Prize is Richard and Renée Goldman's most recent effort to strengthen education at the University and across the nation. In 2013, they launched the $50,000 Richard M. and Renée K. Goldman Educational Entrepreneurial Fund to support the creation of online programs for educational entrepreneurship. A year later, they dedicated $3 million to Pitt's School of Education to establish an endowed deanship.
The Goldmans are founders of the Florida-based Xceed Preparatory Academy and the Smart Horizons Career Online High School, in addition to several other educational ventures.
"I want the Goldman Prize to be a catalyst for why education is added to the list of why Pittsburgh is famous for innovation," said Richard Goldman during his introduction at the event.
The Goldmans, who are alumni of Pitt's School of Education, sponsored the contest. The judges awarded $30,000, which was shared among three winners of the event, held at Pitt's University Club this September.
The competition concept was first developed by Interim Dean of Education Lindsay Matsumura and was then refined by the Goldmans, current Dean Valerie Kinloch and Dean Emeritus Alan Lesgold to encourage ideas from innovation teams composed mainly of Pitt students, alumni and faculty, though others from the community were invited as well.
After presentations and deliberation, the judges awarded the prize money as follows:
- Peerval 3-D Digital Design Critique took home the top prize of $15,000. Mahender Mandala, an assistant professor in the Department of Bioengineering, and his team developed an app that allows large groups of students and teachers to access, map and annotate 3-D digital designs from an internet browser.
- Triple Note: A Data Collection and Instruction App won $10,000. Mary Margaret Kerr, professor of psychology in education and psychiatry, and Laurel Chiappetta, a statistics instructor, developed the app to help field researchers store and access data, video, images, audio and other information in a single cloud-based source.
- The Future of Belonging won $5,000. Alicia Johnson, a Falk Laboratory School counselor, and her company created dolls that use artificial intelligence to listen to students' concerns and provide data to counselors.
Mandala said the prize will allow the company to hire employees and continue testing the concept with potential customers.
"I really am hopeful the money will help us go to the next step and acquire more funding," he said.
Mandala also participated in the National Science Foundation's I-Corps Grant program for educational tech businesses through Pitt's Innovation Institute, which provided $53,000 in funding to test his idea with potential customers with the guidance of a professional business mentor.
Philip Brooks, executive in residence at the Innovation Institute, said Mandala's idea is one of many being created on campus that could be built into full-fledged businesses with the help of the Goldman Prize.
"By providing prize money, that's a huge added incentive to make people think maybe we should commercialize whatever we're doing and make it accessible to more people than just those at Pitt," he said.
Other participants at the competition included:
- Karen Boodhoo, academic counselor at South University, whose Interactive Mentoring Software would provide consistent mentoring to transient, low-income students as they move to different school systems.
- Barbara Hasson, School of Education alumna who presented her Feedback App-Through the Coach's Eye. The proposed app would allow new teachers to reach out to longtime teachers for real-time classroom advice.
- Eva Wegrzecka-Kowalewski, School of Education instructor, for her Online Courses for International Students. The proposed course would emphasize critical thinking and the academic study of literature for students from China coming to U.S. universities.


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After selling one million units of his 4:44 album in about 5 days, the rapper has re-released the album with new singles; "Adnis," "MaNyfaCedGod," and "Blue Freestyle/We Family".
On one of the singles,"Blue Freestyle/We Family", he is heard talking about going spiritual and bragging about Benin. Now we are a lil confused as to which 'Benin'? 'Benin Republic' or the great 'Benin Kingdom'?
But hey....*shrugs shoulders*.
But hey....*shrugs shoulders*.
I got bloodlines in Benin, that explains the voodoo /He is also heard on family feud insinuating that Beyonce taught him how to practice juju/voodoo
Got poison in my pen, thank god for Lulu /
And thank the heavens for BB, her Creole roots run deeply /
…Already ahead of your end, in the foreign bumping Fela, feel me? /
Was out in Havana when that had that banned forever, feel me? /
Fuck embargoes, I'm a narco /
Colombian ties, shout out to Dapo /
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There are approximately 1800 cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. And every year the visual spectacle of their blooming draws tourists from all around the world. The most recent estimate by the National Park Service is that they will reach peak bloom between March 17th and 20th this year. Peak bloom is the day when 70 percent of the blossoms are open in the trees around the Tidal Basin. If the Park Service is correct, this year's peak bloom will be quite early. In the past, peak bloom has occurred as early as March 15th and as late as April 18th.
Because different trees can bloom ahead of or behind the average, the entire blooming period can last up to 14 days. However, frost or high temperatures combined with wind or rain can shorten this period, which includes the days leading up to peak bloom. However, there is one particular tree that is consistently a week to ten days ahead of most of the others around the Tidal Basin. Because of this distinctive trait, it has become known as "the indicator tree", and it is used to get an idea of where the other trees will be in a week to ten days. It's also one of the key pieces of the puzzle that the Park Service horticulturalists use in making their predictions.
There are no signs indicating which tree is the indicator tree. So unless it happens to be covered in blossoms while the other trees around it are not, you really have to know how to find it. Here's how: From the south end of the bridge on Ohio Drive looking towards the Jefferson Memorial, the walkway splits into two, with one path to the left going alongside the road and another path to the right, which then splits into two as it approaches the water of the Tidal Basin. The indicator tree is where the path to the right splits into two (MAP). It's the first old-looking tree you come across and is standing right next to a large holly tree.
It's not the most majestic of the old trees. Not even close. And it's been severely pruned over the years. But for whatever reason, this tree can be counted on to provide advance warning of the much-anticipated peak bloom.
On today's lunchtime bike ride I stopped by to see the indicator tree. The tree seemed to be several days, or maybe even a week or more away from blooming. Also, the weather prediction is also calling for colder weather, including possible snow or wintery precipitation later this week, which may impact the timing of the peak bloom. So if my reading of the indicator tree is accurate again this year, the peak bloom may occur later and the Park Service's prediction may have to be revised.
I am fortunate enough to be able to see the cherry blossoms every day, from the: initial green color in the buds; to when the florets are visible; through the peduncle elongation stage; and when the buds turn puffy white; and then, finally, when they are in full or peak bloom. But if you aren't as fortunate and are traveling here from out of town to see the blossoms, keep checking to see if the Park Service revises their prediction. However, as it stands now, the park service says you should be here in D.C. starting on March 17th. And since that's St. Patrick's Day, you should consider stopping by the Irish embassy and/or having a green beer and a Reuben at one of the city's many Irish pubs while you're here.
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UPDATE: On March 12th, the National Park Service revised its prediction for the cherry blossoms peak bloom, shifting it0 back ten days later than it initially predicted. They are now saying peak bloom is likely to occur between March 27th and 31st.


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This two part talk with integrally informed and motivated Hollywood director Steve Brill is quite remarkable. I have only heard Wilber mention either Treya or Grace and Grit a handful of times, but in this talk he goes extensively into the idea of producing a film version of Grace and Grit. I am quite frightened by the prospect, seeing as how deeply the book affected and continues to affect me. They also talk about the concepts of Integral Art, Integral Hollywood, and Integral Acting.
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AMD is announcing a new series of Radeon-branded products today, targeted at machine intelligence (AI) and deep learning enterprise applications, called Radeon Instinct. As its name suggests, the new Radeon Instinct line of products are comprised of GPU-based solutions for deep learning, inference, and training. The new GPUs are also complemented by a free, open-source library and framework for GPU accelerators, dubbed MIOpen. MIOpen is architected for high-performance machine intelligence applications, and is optimized for the deep learning frameworks in AMD's ROCm software suite
The first products in the lineup consist of the Radeon Instinct MI6, the MI8, and the MI25. The 150W Radeon Instinct MI6 accelerator is powered by a Polaris-based GPU, packs 16GB of memory (224GB/s peak bandwidth), and will offer up to 5.7 TFLOPS of peak FP16 performance. Next up in the stack is the Fiji-based Radeon Instinct MI8. Like the Radeon R9 Nano, the Radeon Instinct MI8 features 4GB of High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM), with peak bandwidth of 512GB/s — it's got a nice small form factor too. The MI8 will offer up to 8.2 TFLOPS of peak FP16 compute performance, with a board power that typical falls below 175W. The Radeon Instinct MI25 accelerator will leverage AMD's next-generation Vega GPU architecture and has a board power of approximately 300W.
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Endless Bummer, In Byron Bay Today. Ok now that was just little bit better, sure it was still lumpy but there was a wee bit of punch and even a few cover ups, in Byron Bay today. Normally today would be the last day of summer, but it's a leap year so Huey gets to drag this one out for just one more day. Don't get me wrong there have been moments this summer, especially during December although it almost felt like it would never stop raining. But the endless bummer of 2012, as many crew are now calling it, has really been due to the lack of swell mixed with some of the lamest sand banks we've had for years. But you know we'd best be grateful, I've seen it get a whole lot worse than this in the past. There have been times when all the sand was gone completely, when this happens it can take a year or more to recover. So before we go naming summer 2012 the endless bummer, perhaps we'd best remember at least we've sort of had waves, well kind of, a bit, In Byron Bay Today.


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Religion of the Fichti
Unlike the other peoples of Caith, the Fichti worship actual entities, not abstractions or totems. Grandmother River is a major river that runs through their lands. Mother Hazel and Father Oak are actual and particular hazel and oak trees, giants of their kind. Likewise, the animal gods who are the children of Hazel and Oak are actual and particular animals who live in the Fichti's forests - nigh-immortal animals of unusual size and supernatural powers - but animals none the less, that live and sleep and hunt and can be seen in the real world.
This makes the Fichti especially protective of their lands and secret places, because their gods can be destroyed, and if their gods are destroyed their culture dies - and if their culture dies, they believe they will die as well.
The Fichti's religious leaders are all women, known as Sisters of the Sacred Grove, which is the grove where the two massive trees, Mother Hazel and Father Oak, face each other across a bend in Grandmother River in which is reflected Grandfather Sky. Thus all four of the prime gods are present in the glade, making it the holiest of holy places. This is where the leadership of the Sisterhood live and train young women to become priestesses, and since many of the mysteries there are not to be seen by men, the guardians of the grove are Spear Daughters, young women of a martial nature who are also trained there.


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Howard: Just rediscovered this post of yours this AM,...while going thru some of my older Msgs.. As to you wondering about slaves brought over with _lighter color_, _higher cheekbones_, and _straighter hair_,....you bet there were,...and a lot of them. I went back to read certain passages in (Sir) Hugh Thomas' _The_Slave_Trade_,..whrer he mentioned that certain plantation owners & slaveholders,...(esp. in Brasil & other parts of So. America),...insisted that slavetraders NOT offer "merchandise" of "light color reddish/brown slaves",...because they were too hard to "break";....and seemto cause/forment 'unrest' among many newly arrived slaves,...causing "disciplenary problems" and excess time taken up with punishment vis-a-vis "productiveness". -- Personal research into the Fulani/Fula ethno-group could give you some idea of just what these particular slaveholders may have been worried about. --- In fact one particular slave uprising in Brasil (The Male Revolt,..out of Bahia),...was traced back to certain pre-Maafa converted Moslem slaves out of such a resourse. ---- In Constant Celebration of Curiousity: M.J. Ivory/SF,CA
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"I am 54 and was recently diagnosed with ADD. My problem is that I'm unable to look people in the eye when I talk to them. How can I improve this character flaw?"
Many people have difficulties with eye contact, which is not a character flaw, but rather learned behavior. To learn how to establish better eye contact practice with people who you feel are safe and not likely to criticize you. Tell them what you are working on and ask them to give you feedback for short periods of time. Gradually improve your eye contact by prompting yourself to look at others whenever you are talking. It will help cue you to look at the person. Later, you can add looking at them while they talk.
Maintaining steady eye contact is different. You may look away now and then but try to aim for no more than about 25% of the time. If you begin the feel uncomfortable emotionally as you increase your eye contact, you may want to see a psychologist/counselor for emotional support.
Are you missing old friends—people you once loved to talk to and spend time with, but with whom you've lost touch? What went wrong? Maybe they moved away. Maybe your interests diverged. Or maybe you said or did something that drove them away. (That's not unheard-of for folks with
Wouldn't it be great if you could resurrect relationships that used to sustain you? Well, I'm here to tell you that you can. All you need is a do-over.
Let me explain. Not long ago, I was walking by a school playground and stopped to watch four girls who were playing kickball. One of the girls, shorter than the others and sporting messy pigtails, gave the ball such a mighty kick that she fell down from the effort… but the ball rolled only a few pitiful feet. She got up and, without missing a beat, said, "I need a do-over."
The other girls quickly assessed the situation and agreed. And so she got a second chance, this time with better results. The girl certainly looked happy as she ran to first base. So did her playmates.
As I continued on my way, I realized that the do-over is a powerful tool — one with applications that go far beyond childhood games. A do-over can fix all sorts of sticky social situations — including those involving close friends and family members. Of course, the sad truth is that, as we get older, we are less inclined to ask for, or grant, do-overs. And so a minor misstep — perhaps something as simple as making a careless remark or forgetting a birthday — puts a chill into even our most treasured relationships.
If neither party makes an effort to ask the other what's wrong, the chill turns into a deep-freeze. No more calls or e-mails, no more getting together. In this way, we get cut off from countless wonderful experiences. What a shame!
It's no secret that ADHD can complicate relationships. Unfiltered words, missed social cues, forgetfulness, quickness to anger, and other problems can offend others and make them think that you don't care. Perhaps you could benefit from putting the past behind you and forgiving a friend. Perhaps you need to ask someone else to get over her own bad feelings and give you another chance. Perhaps it's a little of both. Whatever the specifics, I invite you to begin the new year by trying a do-over. Here's how:
You may decide that it is not worth the investment of time and energy to reconnect. But even if that's the case, do your best to let go of any negative emotion you feel when you think about the lost relationships — whether it's anger, sadness, or simply regret.
Writing in a journal is a great way to let go of negative emotion. So is visual imagery. For example, imagine attaching your feelings to balloons and watching them float up into the sky. Or imagine smashing some dishes.
In the spirit of the new year, see if you can reestablish at least one relationship. Consider making a phone call or writing an e-mail or letter telling the person that you miss him or her. Ask if it might be possible to get together to talk about the relationship.
If it's possible that you did something to hurt the other person, offer an apology. Maybe you'll be rebuffed—or maybe you'll find that your old friend is just as eager as you are to reconnect. You never know until you try.
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"I'm 42, single, have no children, and live alone. Because I have had difficulty with conversations most of my life, I am shunned by family members and co-workers. What can I do?"
Sometimes it is not what we say, but the way we say it that matters most. Personally I would prefer a world where being right was all that mattered, but that isn't the world we live in. From your email, it seems like you need to refine the art of social interaction. It also sounds like you don't know what social errors you are making, so you don't know how to improve.
I recommend that you consider using the Social Skill Checklist in the back of What Does Everybody Else Know that I Don't? (Specialty Press, 1999). You can fill out the checklist and ask others to also fill out the checklists to help identify your social strengths and areas that need improvement. The checklist should provide a safe manner of obtaining feedback that others might not usually give.
Another strategy is to ask others directly what you could do to improve your conversations and social interactions. Common ADHD social errors can include:
Once you have identified the social errors you are making, you will be able to work on learning different methods of interacting that facilitate connection rather than alienation. You may find help learning the new skills through reading the book, through coaching sessions, or with a therapist trained in social skill acquisition for those with ADHD. Fortunately, there are specific skills that you can learn to improve the social connections in your life!
I'm 42, single, no children, and live alone. Because I have difficulty with conversations most of my life, I am shunned by family members and coworkers. My opinions don't seem to count, though many times people say, "I should have listened to you." What do I do next?
Sometimes it is not what we say, but the way we say it that matters most. Personally I would prefer a world where being right was all that mattered, but that isn't the world we live in. From your email, it seems like you need to refine the art of social interaction. It also sounds like you don't know what social errors you are making, so you don't know how to improve.
I recommend that you consider using the Social Skill Checklist in the back of my book What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't?. Fill out the checklist yourself and also ask others you trust to do the same to help identify your social strengths and areas that need improvement. The checklist should provide a safe manner of obtaining feedback that others might not usually give.
Another strategy is to ask others directly what you could do to improve your conversations and social interactions. Common AD/HD social errors can include
Once you have identified the social errors you are making, you will be able to work on learning different methods of interacting that facilitate connection rather than alienation.
You may find help learning the new skills through reading the book, through coaching sessions, or with a therapist trained in social skill acquisition for those with AD/HD. Fortunately, there are specific skills that you can learn to improve the social connections in your life!
I am almost 42 years old and I struggle so much with relationships. It seems as if my brain just shuts off and nothing will come out. I enjoy being with people but not being able to relate (just hold a simple conversation) is so hard. At times, I just have to leave because I get so nervous and fidgety that it makes every one around me feel anxious too. I really want to overcome this problem but have no idea where to start.
I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling so much in the area of social relationships. However, you are not alone. In my recent book, What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't?, I quoted a man with similar feelings. He wrote:
I wanted to tell you about how socializing is work. Most well adjusted people do their best to balance the percentage of time they spend working and relaxing or recreating. Further it is usually best not to play at work or work when you are supposed to be relaxing, that tends to ruin both activities. Most people put socializing in the "play" category; it's relaxing and recreational. People with ADD have to put out so much effort to socialize, it ends up in the "work" category. It's not relaxing at all… No wonder we're always exhausted.
Once you recognize that interpersonal relationships can and do require "work" for people with AD/HD, you may feel less anxious and frustrated.
If your expectation is that listening is hard, you are more likely to gear up to the challenge. However, if your expectation is that it should be easy, you may often find yourself frustrated and overwhelmed.
You could also benefit from learning to understand your own frustration/anxiety tolerance levels and planning ahead to not exceed your limits.
If you can only listen to a boring story for five minutes, have an excuse ready (i.e. bathroom, need something to drink, eat, call the office, etc.) or plan to think about something else until the person is finished talking. If you pre-plan your escapes you are more likely to be socially appropriate and not feel so anxious or overwhelmed.
You also may only be able to comfortably attend a get together for two hours. Plan accordingly.
You could also try finding ways to enjoy the situation more. What are your expectations? Perhaps don't try to focus on all the details of a conversation, just try to understand the basic idea.
Medication often works well to help people focus better in social situations. Unfortunately, many only use their medication for work or for academic activities leaving the social areas of their lives unsupported. Social relationships are at least equally important to the quality of life. If you take medication, make sure it's helping you during these times.
Discover what frustrates or overwhelms you most and try to pre-plan methods to meet the challenge. Try reading some books on the topic of social skills and/or conversation. If needed, seek the help of a professional counselor or coach.
John had had it with judgmental people, so he found a way to screen them out: He would no longer shave, bathe regularly, or wear clean clothes. He thought that if people were interested in him despite his disheveled appearance – and his sometimes off-putting adult ADD behaviors – they were his kind of people. It turned out that John, one of my clients, was right. The handful of friends he made were definitely not the judgmental type.
Am I suggesting that you, too, thumb your nose at social norms? No. I just want to remind you that first impressions have an enormous effect on our personal and professional relationships. They dictate whether you get a job or a date or make a friend – and, as they say, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
Folks with AD/HD often have a hard time with first impressions; their hyperactivity and inattentiveness may be misinterpreted as a lack of respect for or interest in others.
Most people judge others in the first two minutes of a first encounter – some experts say the first three seconds. Consequently, it's wise to do all you can to make a good first impression. You know the importance of a smile and a firm handshake, as well as of eye contact. (It's been estimated that one's appearance counts for more than 90 percent of the overall impression one makes, while the words one speaks count for less than 10 percent.)
Try to figure out what other people will be wearing – and aim to match it. This might require some detective work. The day before a job interview, one of my clients stood outside the office building he was going to, checking out what the employees wore to work there. Most wore suits – so he did, too.
If you're uncertain of what to wear to a social event, call ahead and ask.
In most cases, that means being 10 to 15 minutes early. Keeping people waiting is a sure way to make a bad first impression.
Our style of speaking can affect others more than we think. People with the hyperactive form of ADD often talk too loudly and too rapidly. Those with the inattentive form tend to speak too little and too softly. Physical prompts, such as a vibrating watch (like the one available at WatchMinder.com), can remind you to slow down – or to speak up.
Rein in your impulsivity or impatience, and let others finish their thoughts before speaking. If this is hard for you, press your tongue against the top of your mouth as you listen.
Then, reflect back what they said before speaking about yourself. Not sure what to say? It's hard to go wrong with "tell me more." Using the other person's name a time or two will earn you brownie points.
Many people with ADD see small talk as a waste of time rather than the tension-breaker and relationship-builder it is. One way to make small talk easier is to keep up with current events.
Most news sites on the Internet carry the big stories in an easy-to-read format. If you're to meet with parents of your child's classmates, look over the notes about classroom activities that the teacher has sent home in your child's backpack.
Since you don't know the sensitivities of the people you are meeting, avoid jokes and funny comments until you know them better.
This article published by permission from ADDitude Magazine April/May 2006 issue of ADDitude.
Use this simple, effective relationship advice to begin speaking the same language as your non-ADD partner and clear up conflicts in your ADHD marriage.
I want my husband to understand that I don't do it on purpose. He thinks that I 'forget' to close the cabinets or 'forget' to put something away on purpose." Ginny, a client in my group for adults with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD), was sharing her frustrations over living with a non-ADD husband. Her need for ADHD relationship advice is common.
Alan, who nodded in agreement, added, "I wish my wife understood how hard I'm trying. She just doesn't get how much effort it takes for me to do things that come easily to her." Those two comments opened the floodgates, spurring a lively discussion about the challenges of marriage and ADD.
A successful ADHD marriage depends on honesty. Below are some comments I've heard repeatedly from both my ADD clients and their non-ADD spouses. If they ring true to you, use them as relationship advice, or talking points, before your relationship hits a rough patch.
"I wish you really understood ADD and its impact on my life."
"I'm not lazy or stupid."
"I'm really sorry to have to put you through this."
"It's difficult for me to plan, organize, and pay attention to details. In fact, those tasks exhaust me!"
"Be patient with me. I need support, not criticism."
"When you keep me waiting, or don't follow through, I think you don't value my time."
"You need other strategies and support for managing your condition. I don't want to be your only form of support."
"Let me help you. I'm usually better on project management or time-sensitive tasks."
When I met with some of my clients' partners—many of whom don't have ADD—they had their own frustrations. "Sometimes I think I have another child," "Why can she focus on things she enjoys?" "If she can do it sometimes, why can't she do it all the time?" were common remarks.
Although all married couples have to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively, ADD places strain on a relationship. Many of my ADD clients have partners who are so highly organized that they are jokingly accused of having Attention Surplus Syndrome, or ASS. Over time, it seems, the "opposite" qualities that originally attracted the two to each other lose their appeal.
When a relationship hits a rough patch, I advise couples to focus on each other's strengths, not their weaknesses. I tell them to think of themselves as a team.
Every winning team needs a variety of skill sets to make it work—players who can execute a detailed game plan in a timely manner, and those who inspire with their high energy and spontaneity. A football team comprising quarterbacks only won't win on game day.
Gauging a couple's responsibilities and needs—both of which may have changed since you walked down the aisle—is a productive way to start. One strategy for doing this is describing—on a scale of 0-10—how important or exhausting a task is for each of you.
For example, instead of telling your partner it was hard to organize the holiday party, tell him, "It was a 10—or an 11—to put that party together."
Couples are sometimes surprised by the results of this rating game. One couple found that having down time after work was low in the husband's list of needs, while his wife rated getting help in the kitchen a 10. The result? The husband helped with dinner prep the second he got home from the office.
Ginny and Alan went home and discussed how much energy (once again, 0-10) they had to expend on tasks with their partner. Each was genuinely surprised at the effort required to do some tasks he or she had thought were effortless. They also discussed how important they considered each task. This gave Ginny and Alan a clear sense of what was important to each of them, as well as to their spouses.
Armed with this information, they renegotiated responsibilities. Ginny realized that her husband didn't care about eating a gourmet dinner (it was a three, according to him) as much as having an uncluttered chair to sit on in the family room (a whopping nine).
Ginny and her husband didn't diverge on everything. They both gave a 10 to one important area: wanting to be loved and appreciated for themselves.
I have a son with ADHD who is 9 years old. He prefers to play with girls instead of boys. He seems to fight with boys and act as a caretaker for girls. Is this another symptom of his condition?
AD/HD does not in itself cause children to be drawn to interact with the opposite sex. However, it could be that your son has found more acceptance and nurturing with girls than he finds with boys. There are often gender differences in the way children react to differences with boys often turning to aggression and girls more often being more nurturing. This is not true in all cases. Perhaps he has just found people he likes who like him AND they happen to be girls. For many with AD/HD finding anyone who likes them is a wonderful gift!
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My 10 year-old son is very withdrawn and acts depressed in social situations. When an adult speaks to him or asks his name he just mumbles and won't look them in the face. His Dad and I have told him how this embarrasses us and have practiced social skills with him. He seems so sad at times and we want to help him. Any suggestions?
Many people with AD/HD also struggle with depression. AD/HD wears people out and can sometimes take on toll on one's self esteem. This combination often can lead to depression, which can make many reluctant to engage in social interactions.
I recommend having your son evaluated by a psychologist or psychiatrist for depression. It will be important to understand the reasons for his sadness and withdrawn behavior before effective social strategies can be developed to help him. Given your description of his behavior it does not appear to be a skill deficit problem.
As you anticipated, it is best to avoid putting pressure on him by emphasizing how his behavior embarrasses you. It is important to realize that this is not a personal reflection on you or your competence as a parent. It sounds like he needs love and acceptance as you all work through whatever emotional issues he may be feeling. I wish you well.
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Is it normal for children with ADD to prefer a small group of friends because it is too difficult to interact in a large group because of the chaos and quick pace of activity?
At times it can be very overwhelming for both children and adults with ADD to participate in a group situation. The number of distractions increases as the number of people increase. Many people with ADD have difficulty filtering out distractions even in a one-to-one setting. Also, transitions in conversation can move at a fast pace in group settings and many with ADD have difficulty keeping track of conversations. Another difficulty can be the need to wait longer for a turn to speak. Some suggestions for group situations:
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This, on paper, is The Reds' toughest test of the season so far.Having beaten Bristol City and dominated Huddersfield on their own patch, however, Sean O'Driscoll's men will be confident of taking all three points from The Reebok.
They face a recently-relegated Bolton side who suffered opening day defeat to rivals Burnley before bouncing back with a 2-0 home win over Derby on Tuesday.
Owen Coyle has been busy in the transfer market this summer, signing the likes of Matt Mills and Keith Andrews, whilst also managing to hold on to a number of his biggest names.
With Wanderers heavily touted as title contenders this season, this game is sure to provide an early test of Forest's promotion credentials.
O'Driscoll has no injury concerns. No.2 goalkeeper Karl Darlow remains sidelined with an ankle injury, while Daniel Ayala is still doubtful with a hip problem.
Bolton's Keith Andrews suffered a broken nose during a clash of heads with team-mate Kevin Davies this week and is a doubt for Owen Coyle's men.
Forest - 19th
Bolton – 18th (Premier League)
Chris Fairclough
The Nottingham-born centre back began his career at The City Ground in 1981 and made over 100 league appearances for The Reds in a six-year spell.
He opted to join Spurs in 1987 after his Forest contract expired, with a tribunal setting a fee of £387,000 for the defender. He developed a good reputation in his first season at White Hart Lane before succumbing to injury the following year and joining Leeds.
It was at Elland Road where he enjoyed his greatest success as a player, winning two promotions and becoming an extremely popular figure with supporters over the course of a six-year spell in West Yorkshire.
From there he moved to our opponents, Bolton, as they were preparing for a season in the Premier League. Although they suffered relegation, he helped them to an immediate return to the top flight by winning the Division One title in 1996-97.
In the latter stages of career he enjoyed spells at Notts County and York, where he retired in 2001.
He re-joined Forest in a coaching capacity, first as a youth coach before working with the first team. He left at the same time as Billy Davies in June 2011 and now works in youth development at Charlton Athletic.
Forest wins over Bolton: 30 (23 League; 4 League Cup; 3 FA Cup)
Bolton wins over Forest: 31 (29 League; 1 League Cup; 1 FA Cup)
Draws: 21 (18 League; 3 FA Cup)
Referee: Dean Whitestone
Assistant Referees: David Richardson and Danny Gratton
Fourth Official: David Webb


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Hamburg Vegetable Soup
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 178.9
- Total Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 32.6 mg
- Sodium: 981.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
- Protein: 16.0 g
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IntroductionA tasty soup to get those veggies into the family A tasty soup to get those veggies into the family
Number of Servings: 16
2 lbs. lean gound beef
2 large stalks of celery
1 medium onion chopped
1 Green Pepper Chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 (1lb) bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 (29 oz.) can Hunt's Tomato Sauce
1 (6oz.) can Hunt's tomatoe paste
1 (14.5 oz.) can Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano
6 Beef Bouillon Cubes
1 (8.5 oz.) Lima Beans (optional)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
10 Cups of Water
My family loves this soup on a cold day with biscuits.
Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic cloves. Drain off fat. In large stoc pot add water, bouillon, Tomato sauce an paste bring to a boil. Add all other ingredents, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Enjoy
Serving Size: makes about 16 1-cup servings
Serving Size: makes about 16 1-cup servings


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This month is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. I've never walked this road or faced this fear head on. I have been pregnant twice and have two living children. The loss of an infant or pregnancy isn't part of my story. What is part of my story are those who are close to me that have mourned the loss of a child?
I always wonder if I respond in the right way. Did I offer enough comfort, was I there? The answer is probably not. Life is busy, time slips away and pretty soon it feels awkward to bring it up. What if I make them cry? What if I make it worse? What if they really don't want to talk about it. I have been so focused on me, that I never thought to ask them what they need. What would be the best way to show that I care deeply about them?
If you are walking down this road I want to honor that. I want you to know that though I may never know exactly how you feel, you never have to walk it alone. I feel as humans we need to be there and support each other no matter the season. To acknowledge the struggles and trials we go through so we can show kindness and understanding to those around us. In an effort to do this in some way, I have asked someone very dear to me to share part of her story with you. I remember getting the phone call the day she lost her son and it broke my heart. I think of him often and wanted to do something to honor him, as well as her. This is her story.
In June 2011, we got pregnant with Joshua. It was a normal pregnancy, except that he was a very active baby. He made movements that none of my other kids made, sort of a flopping, that I now think could have been seizures. December 9, 2011, is the day that we found out he had passed away. He had not moved all day and no matter what I did I could not get him to move so we went to Labor and Delivery. I was 30 weeks pregnant.
At the hospital, the heartbeat could not be found and a quick ultrasound showed he had passed away. Our older boys Josiah and JJ (7 and 6 at the time, Josiah was 11 days away from 8) were with us because we did not think he was dead. We called a friend who had gone through many miscarriages to come get the boys. She was/is a good friend who could understand our pain.
We were sent home to pack a bag, call family and get things ready to come back the next day to be induced. Saturday the 10th I was induced. My mom, dad, and stepmom all came to the hospital to be there for us. It was very helpful to be surrounded by family. We had amazing Hope Nurses (these are nurses who have gone through a loss and are there as a support and to answer questions) who comforted us and prayed with us.
After over 24 hours of labor Joshua was born on December 11, 2011, at about 5:30 in the evening. We were able to have Joshua with us in the room and love on him. Joe was able to bathe him and I dressed him. The hospital took many beautiful pictures and the boys came on Monday to say goodbye to Joshua and get pictures with him.
The following days were a numb blur of normalcy and weirdness. Kids to take care of and take to school. Nothing was the same, a hole is always in our family.
Joshua is remembered by his older brothers and younger siblings. All our kids have a Joshua monkey or dog. Each year on December 11th we release balloons in his honor. We each get an orange balloon. The boys decided that was his favorite color. I get a birthday balloon to release in his honor. We say a prayer and say Happy birthday. Joshua is always a part of our family and we keep him in our thoughts daily.
I wish other people knew that I want them to bring him up. I always think of him and I love knowing others remember him. Talking about him has helped me the most. I wish my "friends" had not ignored me, but instead talked to me. Saying anything, even if it's wrong, is better than saying nothing. The best thing to say is "I am praying for you" and to ask me for my story. Most of us want to tell it, but we are scared to offend you. It's a touchy subject that needs to be talked about open and freely.
I think of Joshua often. I miss that I never got to snuggle him or photograph him. I have had the chance to photograph his older brothers and his little sister Hannah. The photos here are from those sessions. Maybe some day I will photograph his younger brother, Gabriel, but today I will remember Joshua and honor this family's journey. It takes bravery and courage to be open and vulnerable. Thank you for sharing your story with me.
This month on the 15th is when everyone lights a candle in honor of their Angel(s). Will you be lighting one? Do you have a story? Will you be brave and share it?


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In the context of the transition to renewable energies, topics such as alternative fuels and the assurance of electricity supply are more pressing than ever. How can the transition be accomplished and at the same time competitiveness can be ensured?
Power-to-X is an answer. These technologies use electricity (power) from renewable resources to produce gas, fuels or chemicals ("X"). Reducing the dependency on fossil resources goes hand in hand with replacing traditional technologies by new processes. One of the main challenges on this journey is to switch from continuous energy generation to fluctuating energy sources, like wind and solar. Power to X technologies (e.g. Power to Liquids or Power to Fuels) will help to level energy supply and demand while simultenously opening up opportunities to replace fossil sources for material use. To enable the transition towards a sustainable energy system we need a holistic approach connecting the chemical sector, the mobility sector and the energy sector. Power-to-X is a key enabler for sector coupling and for creating an integrated energy system.
You can look forward to practice-oriented talks from Air Liquide, Chemieanlagenbau Chemnitz, Climeworks, German Aerospace Center (DLR), ESy-Labs, Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Haldor Topsøe, Hydrogenics, Ineratec, Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik, Shell, Sunfire, ThyssenKrupp and many more.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to this unique conference.
|Regular Attendees
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|DECHEMA Members2
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The registration fee includes conference ticket, list of participants, food and beverage during the conference and networking dinner.
The DECHEMA terms and conditions for conferences apply. Please note that the following information are exerpts and supplements to the general terms and conditions.
Registration is possible, subject to capacity in the lecture room, up to the beginning of the conference. Confirmation of registration will be sent immediately by mail. The invoice with a payment confirmation will be send to the billing address within two weeks by post mail.
Editorial deadline for the list of participants is 27 September 2019. Registration is still possible until the conference begins.
Cancellations are only accepted in written form (i.e. by fax, surface mail or e-mail).
Please find details about cancellation deadlines and fees in the general terms and conditions. In case of a no show by an registered participant, the conference fees won't be refunded and fees not yet paid still have to be paid.
Learn more about Power-to-X technologies and applications. Discuss your questions with the leading experts in this field. PRAXISforum Power-to-X is designed for professionals from process engineering, the chemical industry and automotive industry, modularization providers and production engineers as well as energy suppliers, plant manufacturers, mobility providers and technology suppliers.
Here you can download the programme brochure as PDF file.
|Check-in and opening of exhibition
Opening and welcome address
Power-to-X: Today and tomorrow
Which PtX path will break through first? System analysis of 250 PtX pathways in P2X Kopernikus
Prof. Michael Sterner, Professor for Energy Storage, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg and Head of the Research Centre for Energy Networks and Energy Storage (FENES), Regensburg/Germany
|Power-to-X projects in the Heide region
Martin Eckhard, Funding Management and Consulting, Project Development, Development Agency Region Heide, Heide/Germany
P2X - Pole position for German technology providers
Peter Müller-Baum, Managing Director Engines and Systems CIMAC Secretary General, VDMA, Frankfurt
|Lunch break, interactive networking and discussion @ "topic tables" in exhibition area
Are e-fuels really economically viable?
Dr. Thomas Wurzel, Director, Customer-driven Innovation, Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Germany GmbH, Frankfurt Main/Germany
Fuel cell propulsion systems for inland waterway vessels
Martin Zerta, Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik GmbH, Ottobrunn/Germany
Demand, opportunities and challenges of Power-to-Jetfuel for future sustainable aviation
Dr. Ralph-Uwe Dietrich, German Aerospace Center (DLR e.V.), Stuttgart/Germany
Coffee break, interactive networking and discussion @ "topic tables" in exhibition area
Value chains based on Power-to-X
Presentation of a Power-to-X technology chain from the Kopernikus Project
CO2 capture from air: A breakthrough sustainable carbon source for PtX applications
Dr. Dirk Nuber, Head of Climeworks Germany, Climeworks Deutschland GmbH, Dresden/Germany
Electrolysis - the link between electricity and chemistry
Christian von Olshausen, CTO, SunFire GmbH, Dresden/Germany
Compact PtX plants - current status and perspectives
Dr. Tim Böltken, CEO, Ineratec GmbH, Karlsruhe/Germany
|Discussion @ "topic tables" in exhibition area
Networking dinner at Lifestyle Bar, Maritim Hotel
End of first PRAXISforum day
WednesDAY, 9 octoBER 2019
|Re-opening of exhibition
Electrolysis: Fundamental technology for progress
New trends and opportunities in electrification of chemicals production
Dr. Martin Skov Skjøth-Rasmussen, Vice President R&D, Haldor Topsøe A/S, Kgs. Lyngby/Denmark
Power-to-X portfolio, status quo and path forward
Dr. Simon Hafner, Product Manager Methanation, ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG, Essen/Germany
The deep transformation in the electrolysis industry
Arnaud de Lhoneux, Regional Business Development Manager - Renewable Hydrogen, Hydrogenics Europe N.V., Oevel/Belgium
|Coffee break, interactive networking and discussion @ "topic tables" in exhibition area
SESSION: The variety of Power-to-X APPLICATIONS
Decentralized production of renewable Power-to-Liquids as sustainable aviation fuels
Thorsten Schwab, Project Director, GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Eschborn/Germany
Status of and perspectives for Power to Products
Dr. Alexander van der Made, Senior Principal Advisor New Energy Technologies,
Electrifying synthesis
Dr. Tobias Gärtner, CEO and Founder, ESy-Labs-GmbH, Regensburg/Germany
Synthetic gasoline production and application
Stephan Schmidt, Head of Research and Development, Chemieanlagenbau Chemnitz GmbH, Chemnitz/Germany
|Lunch, interactive networking and discussion @ "topic tables" in exhibition area
|End of PRAXISforum
*Programme subject to change
In the evening of 8 October 2019 we will continue the discussions about trends and developments of Power to X technologies within a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
To set a new stimulus for interesting discussions and networking, we will change the location and move to the Life Style Bar at Maritim Hotel, close to some of Frankfurt's famous landmark buildings: Festhalle and Messe-Turm.
It's a perfect place for relaxed networking.
Life Style Bar @ Maritim Hotel
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3
60486 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
The Institut für Wärme und Oeltechnik (Institute for Heating and Oil Technology) is an institution within the German oil industry. Its members include all heating oil producers as well as leading mineral oil importers and wholesalers. Various manufacturers of boilers and heating components support IWO's activities. IWO is committed to ensure fair political parameters in the energy transition: A transformation path which includes a broad mix of technologies and energy sources is cheaper and more robust compared to electricity-based only solutions. The future energy mix should include liquid fuels which will become more renewable in the future. These low carbon fuels are going to be indispensable for a greenhouse gas neutral future energy supply. Being a competence center for efficient heating technologies and the development of low carbon liquid fuels, IWO is active in four strategic fields: Policy advising, research, technology and communication. IWO's objective is to develop the advantages of liquid fuels in the long term.
The research groups Electrochemistry and Technical Chemistry focus on the following research fields:
We can offer contract research for fundamental and applied research on industrial request.
The FKFS is an independent institute and provides research, development and consultant services for the international automotive industry in the fields of automotive power trains, automotive engineering, and automotive mechatronics.
For this purpose, the institute operates various highly specialized test facilities and test vehicles, including several wind tunnels, Europe's largest driving simulator at a research institution, a power train test bench for hybrid and conventional vehicles as well as numerous engine test stands.
We are experts in the simulation of powertrain efficiencies of alternative fuels.
MUEGGE GmbH is the top international supplier in the field of industrial microwave technology and plasma systems. Its portfolio includes microwave generators and components, including the corresponding power supply technology for various applications, such as industrial microwave heating, and especially plasma technology. The microwave systems produced by MUEGGE are used to generate plasma for industrial, semiconductor and flat panel applications.
Please find here the floor plan with all exhibitors.
The exhibition, which is an integral part of the PRAXISforum, offers a unique opportunity to promote your technologies, products and services.
Energy suppliers, plant manufacturer and technology providers are invited to exhibit at the PRAXISforum. The event is limited to 10 exhibitors. We expect about 100 high-level participants from all sectors of process industry.
Book your exhibition package and benefit from exclusive networking opportunities, meet existing and prospective customers and build new business relationships.
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"Compact and modular plants can be used NOW to decrease CO2 emissions and pave the way into a green future for mobility and chemistry."
Dr. Tim Boeltken
"Power-to-X is moving from a "possible scenario", to an "absolute necessity" required to fulfill our global climate objectives."
Arnaud de Lhoneux
"Power-to-X is a promising option to reduce the CO2 net emissions and the climate impact of the global transport sector.
Dr. Ralph-Uwe Dietrich
"The North Sea will become Europe´s renewable energy hub in future. To use this energy for the whole continent we need the implementation of PtX by using all kinds of infrastructure (power, gas, heat, chemical). The technologies are ready − regulatory is today´s obstacle."
Martin Eckhard
"Integrated solutions combine advantages of different scientific areas. Electrosynthesis in combination with Biotech and Chemtech is an excellent basis for gamechanging innovation!"
Dr. Tobias Gärtner
"Power-to-X technologies will be an important component of a successful exit from fossil fuel energy"
Dr. Simon Hafner
"P2X is a key technology that can make an important contribution to climate neutrality across all sectors. It offers great opportunities worldwide for the German mechanical and plant engineering industry."
Peter Müller-Baum
"Climeworks captures CO2 from air with the world's first commercial carbon removal technology. Power to X applications benefit from Climeworks' air-captured CO2"
Dr. Dirk Nuber
"We have available technology for synthetic gasoline. This is part of the future of mobilitiy."
Stephan Schmidt
"PtL Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are commonly perceived as too expensive for the time being. However, there are market niches
Torsten Schwab
New trends and opportunities in electrification of chemicals production
Dr. Martin Skov Skjøth-Rasmussen
"We need a market introduction program for the core of almost all PtX-Chains, the electrolysis. Most of the technology is mature for this and we need clear market introduction and legal framework, to bring the costs down. We need to go through this learning curve to have the technology ready in MW-Scale for the time we need it."
Prof. Michael Sterner'
"Our energy system will become electrified because costs of renewable energies continue to decrease. However, whereas traditional fossil fuels offer 24/7 availability, wind and solar energy are only available intermittently. I will explore what it takes to use of cheap renewable electricity to create carbon-based fuels and chemicals with a zero-carbon footprint from water and CO2."
Dr. Alexander van der Made
"Electrolysis is the connecting gateway between electricity and chemistry. In the long term PtX will substitute virtually everything nowadays derived from natural gas, coal, crude oil and biomass."
Christian von Olshausen
Are e-fuels really economically viable?
Dr. Thomas Wurzel
"Inland waterway shipping has to switch to renewable fuels. PtX offers various options to reach the GHG targets."
Martin Zerta
PRAXISforum Power-to-X is designed for professionals from process engineering, production engineering, the chemical industry, automotive industry as well as energy suppliers, plant manufacturers, mobility providers and technology suppliers.
The following companies are represented at the event:
|Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH
|Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Germany GmbH
|AlzChem Trostberg GmbH
|BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
|BUND e.V.
|ChemAdvice GmbH
|Chemieanlagenbau Chemnitz GmbH
|Climeworks Deutschland GmbH
|Corbion / Purac
|Danfoss GmbH
|DECHEMA e.V.
|DECHEMA-Forschungsinstitut (DFI)
|Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
|Emerson Process Management GmbH & Co. OHG
|EMS Elektro Metall Schwanenmühle GmbH
|Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co.KG
|Entwicklungsagentur Region Heide
|ESy-Labs GmbH
|EurA AG
|FENES OTH Regensburg
|FKFS - Forschungsinstitut für Kraftfahrwesen und Fahrzeugmotoren Stuttgart
|FLD Technologies GmbH
|Fraunhofer IMM
|Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology
|Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials
|Fraunhofer - Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
|GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG
|Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH
|GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
|Haldor Topsoe A/S
|HDPadvision GmbH
|Hydrogenics Europe N.V.
|IneraTec GmbH
|IWO Institut für Wärme und Oeltechnik e. V
|Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
|Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials
|Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik GmbH
|Montanuniversität Leoben
|MUEGGE GmbH
|Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
|Robert Bosch GmbH
|RWE Power AG
|RWTH Aachen
|Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials GmbH
|Shell Global Solutions International B.V.
|Siemens AG
|SMS Bereederung GmbH & Co. KG
|Steen Larsen
|sunfire GmbH
|ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG
|TU Bergakademie Freiberg
|TU Darmstadt
|University of Cape Town, Chemical Engineering - Catalysis Institute
|UPM-Kymmene Corporation
|VDMA e.V.
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