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The Workshop on Simulation and Optimization for Sustainable Engineering is held in Santander (September 28th-29th) on the occasion of the visit of Prof. Ignacio Grossmann to the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering of the Universidad de Cantabria in the framework of the Fulbright U.S. Specialist Program. This workshop is organized in collaboration with AQUIQÁN, the Association of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Cantabria, with the aims of serving both as a forum of discussion of the recent advances in the topic and a meeting point of the closest collaborators of Prof. Grossmann in Spain over the last years. Overall, 30 researchers will take part in this event coming from several universities (Alicante, Cantabria, Rovira i Virgili, Salamanca, Sevilla, and Valladolid) and the IMDEA Materials Institute. The program includes a plenary lecture imparted by Prof. Grossmann, one keynote presentation representative of each institution and around 15 oral presentations from young researchers.

Winditella, the princess of the wind is a tale illustrated that it treats of a girl that has the gift to listen the wind. Winditella realized that although this gift is wonderful there are other manners to find with his more esteemed treasure, the words. For this Winditella will have to start a learning. One of the aims of this tale is encourage the reading of the kids. Recommended for 5 at 8 years old kids. Include activities that track the conductive yarn of the history that permits to the kids to explore winditella's world in a creative way.

A tale for kids about the importance of creativity with a mouse as a protagonist. It includes activities

White island, the most active volcano in New Zealand, is a poorly studied environment that represents an ideal site for the investigation of acidophilic thermophiles. The microorganisms present on here are continually exposed to extreme environmental conditions as they are surrounded by steamy sulphurous fumaroles and acidic streams. The sediment temperature ranges from 38°C to 104°C whilst maintaining pH values below 3. A survey of the volcanic hydrothermal system of White Island was undertaken in order to gain insights onto the microbial diversity using culture-dependant techniques and molecular and phylogenetic analyses. A novel liquid medium based on "soil-extract" was designed which supported growth of bacterial and archaeal mixed cultures. Molecular analyses revealed that the dominant culturable bacterial species belong to the Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes and α-Proteobacteria groups. Several previously uncultured archaeal species were also present in the mixed cultures. The knowledge gained from these studies was intended to help in the development of a novel microbial detection technique suitable for community analysis. -- Conventional molecular techniques used to study microbial biodiversity in environmental samples are both time-consuming and expensive. A novel bead-based assay employing Quantum dots (QDs) was considered to have many advantages over standard molecular techniques. These include high detection speeds, sensitivity, specificity, flexibility and the capability for multiplexed analysis. QDs are inorganic semiconductor nanoparticles made up of crystals about the size of proteins. It has been claimed that the physical and chemical properties of the QDs have significant advantages compared to organic dyes, including brighter fluorescence and resistance to photo-bleaching. Their optical properties facilitate the simultaneous imaging of multiple colours due to their flexible excitation and narrow band emission. Functionalised QDs are able to bind to different biological targets such as DNA, allowing high-throughput analysis for rapid detection and quantification of genes and cells. -- The optical and physical characteristics of the QDs as well their interaction with biomolecules are shown to be suitable for the development of a novel bead-based technique able to target the key microbial species and identify them by flow cytometric measurements (FCM). The broad absorption and narrow emission spectra of the QDs, as well as their fluorescence intensity and specify to target biomolecules, was compared to other organic fluorophores. The potential advantages and limitations of QDs as a fluorophores for biological applications are discussed. -- The data acquired during this study provides a broad overview of the microbial diversity and ecology of the volcanically-active hydrothermal systems of White Island and constitutes the baseline for the development of a novel bead-based technique based on QDs.

AN ORIGINAL NOVEL ABOUT MODERN ROMANCE AND LOVE Dominique is passionate about music and has many dreams. Luis has a heart full of songs and a desire to rediscover meaning. Their similarities present them to one another. One day, in a moment of inspiration, she decides to send him her cover of a song, which leads to an immediate date. She said yes out of curiosity, but upon looking into his eyes, she was completely sure of what would come next... J. A. Ibanez proposes a straightforward and light-hearted novel to explore and reflect on modern romance and love. It combines reality, optimism, spontaneity and sensitivity. Music is the guiding plot of this tale, which is formed of a progression of stories and songs of love which together form a vital soundtrack which could very well be yours. Neither Dominique nor Luis, nor any of the other characters in this novel, could have imagined what they had yet to live and discover... Because sometimes what you have in mind isn't enough, and the best song is waiting for you around the corner. It all starts with an intimate overture which is only the beginning... Hit play and experience the adventure! A SUCCESS IN SPAIN, WITH A 4.5-STAR RATING FROM READERS ON AMAZON.ES This book has gotten a lot of attention and recommendations on Spanish media: "This book is about happiness, music, emotions... and most of all, about life!" A. Perez, Spanish National Radio (Radio Nacional de Espana) "Getting to know others is getting to know yourself. You can lose your virginity so many times, and at different ages." S. Crespo, Onda Cero "This book is for all audiences. For men, for women; for the young and the old alike." "We recommend it. It's really entertaining." C. Honorato and P. Nolasco, Onda Madrid "The authors intentions intertwine pop culture with couples' stories." J. Becerra, La Voz Newspaper "It's a story filled with pop touches, with mentions of music, series, and films." Quo Magazine "Stories which are as intense as they are incredible, set to an exceptional soundtrack." Getty, Enfemenino "In every relationship, there's a way of connecting and of connecting sexually." A. Barilli. EsRadio "This novel expresses feelings and is also able to express them through songs." Laila Qadi, Ondamujer "We recommend it. It's really interesting and entertaining to read." D. Sanudo, SER Media Chain "The protagonists send each other songs of love and sex, and communicate many things through them, such as..." L. Nemolato, Cosmopolitan "The type of passion you are going to discover in this book is something we need." C. Pinero, COPE Media Chain NOVEL FOR SALE IN KINDLE E-BOOK FORMAT AS WELL AS IN PRINT (PAPERBACK). More information at http: //modernromance.wixsite.com/modern-romance-novel and http: //www.concancionesdeamorysexo.com (Spanish)."

"WHAT WILL BECOME OF US." (Through Songs of Love and Sex): A musical novel on romantic relationships. Let's play! (English Edition) / Dominique is passionate about music and has many dreams. Luis has a heart full of songs and a desire to rediscover meaning. Their similarities present them to one another. One day, in a moment of inspiration, she decides to send him her cover of a song, which leads to an immediate date. She said yes out of curiosity, but upon looking into his eyes, she was completely sure of what would come next... *Love at first sight, break-ups, passion and other pop-rock clichés. J. A. Ibáñez proposes a straightforward and light-hearted novel to explore and reflect on modern romance and love. It combines reality, optimism, spontaneity and sensitivity. Music is the guiding plot of this tale, which is formed of a progression of stories and songs of love which together form a vital soundtrack which could very well be yours. // Book for sale in Kindle E-Book format (ASIN: B01L9LI4II) as well as in print ISBN-13: 978-1978126602. Also available in spanish as 'Qué nos va a pasar' Con canciones de amor y sexo // Kindle E-Book (ASIN: B00KUXY96I). Paperback (ISBN-13: 978-1500386078).

Un libro que nos habla de la independencia emocional. La protagonista, cristina se va adentrando en si misma y recoge recursos para poder controlar sus emociones.