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Raiders' Khalil Mack makes history as an AP All-Pro at 2 positions
NEW YORK -- Khalil Mack has made All-Pro history.
Mack's versatility and relentlessness earned him selection at two positions on the 2015 Associated Press All-Pro Team, an NFL first. The second-year Oakland Raiders defensive end and outside linebacker drew enough support Friday from a panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league to make the squad in both spots.
Others, including Houston's J.J. Watt last year, have been chosen for the first team at one position and second team at another. Watt was a unanimous pick at defensive end for this season's team, as was Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson.
"I do whatever I can to help the team win. I'm a team guy," said Mack, who had 15 sacks (five in one game), behind only Watt in the league. "Whether it's dropping in coverage or rushing the passer. I can do either. I think they [the voters] saw that."
What the voters also saw was the superb work by the Carolina Panthers.
Carolina, with an NFL-best 15-1 record, had the most All-Pros with six: quarterback Cam Newton, fullback Mike Tolbert, center Ryan Kalil, linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis, and cornerback Josh Norman. Kuechly led the Panthers contingent with 49 votes.
"He has fulfilled everything we thought he could be," Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said of Newton. "And he's just had a great year. Again, the franchise quarterbacks make everybody better -- that's what they do."
Newton was especially happy to join Kuechly on the team: The linebacker has made it in three of his four pro seasons.
"That's big, man," Newton said, adding with a laugh, "I'm just trying to be like Luke Kuechly man, that's it -- Captain America, man. He sets the tone."
Five teams -- theNew England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams-- had two All-Pros each. Steelers receiver Antonio Brown drew 49 votes; teammate David DeCastro made it at guard.
From the Patriots, the All-Pros were tight end Rob Gronkowski and kicker Stephen Gostkowski. From Cincinnati, it was defensive tackleGeno Atkins and offensive tackleAndrew Whitworth. Arizona, in a measure of the strength of its secondary, had cornerback Patrick Peterson and safety Tyrann Mathieu. St. Louis' All-Pros were defensive tackleAaron Donald and punter Johnny Hekker.
One rookie,Seattle Seahawkskick returner Tyler Lockett, was selected.
"It means a lot," Lockett said. "There are a lot of great players who come in to the NFL and do an exceptional job and have a great career, but they're never able to make it on the All-Pro team. It's nothing that they did, just other players may have had a better season. To be a rookie to be able to come in, it's a crazy experience and a crazy accolade to have."
In all, 15 NFC players and 12 from the AFC were chosen.
The other All-Pros:Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas, Baltimore Ravens guard Marshal Yanda, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller, San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman, and Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry.
For Berry, 2015 was a particularly special season. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in late 2014, and at this time last year, he was undergoing chemotherapy. He returned in spectacular fashion, helping the Chiefs win their final 10 games this season to make the playoffs.
"It's an incredible honor. It means a lot to me," said Berry, who also made the 2013 team. "Football's a team game, so I have to give credit to those guys around me as well. We've been hungry from the get-go. I don't know how to explain it, but I think you see it throughout our play. I think our play speaks for itself."
Bowman is another player coming off a courageous comeback. In Bowman's case, he's returning from a major knee injury he sustained in the 2013 NFC title game. He only got back on the field this season after being an All-Pro in 2011, '12 and '13.
Along with Mack and Lockett, the other newcomers to the teamare Newton, Norman and Davis from the Panthers, plus Jones, Whitworth, Martin, DeCastro, Donald and Mathieu.
"That's another goal check off my list," Norman said. "It really is. It went from Pro Bowl to All-Pro to hopefully defensive player of the year. Sheesh.
"That is all personal goals, though. The Super Bowl is the granddaddy of them all. I'm working so hard toward that right now. All of these other accolades will fall into place."
Khalil Mack makes All-Pro history
ESPN NFL Nation reporter Paul Gutierrez discusses Khalil Mack's breakout second season, which led to him being named AP All-Pro at two positions, and how Oakland's staff was able to help him get there.
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FedEx Express Files $8M Permit for Hub
FedEx Express has filed a $7.8 million building permit application with the Office of Construction Code Enforcement. The project description simply lists "mezzanine and conveyor system" for the FedEx SuperHub, 2903 Sprankle Drive.
Memphis-based planning and design firm A2H is listed as the project's architect.
Fives Intralogistics Corp. is also mentioned in the permit. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company, which is part of the international industrial engineering group Fives, "designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrials including the aluminum, steel, glass, automotive, aerospace , logistics, cement and minerals, energy and sugar sectors," according to the company's website.
– Patrick Lantrip
Vaughan Sponsors Bill On Violent Custody Disputes
Republican state Rep. Kevin Vaughan of Collierville is sponsoring a bill that would allow a parent or legal guardian who is the victim of attempted murder to petition the courts to terminate the parental rights of the person convicted of the offense.
The bill also increases punishment guidelines for judges hearing such cases.
"It is my hope that this measure acts as an additional deterrent in these specific instances while also protecting the safety of our children and surviving parents," Vaughan said in a written statement.
The ability to petition for termination of parental rights applies to another parent convicted or found civilly liable for "attempting to cause the intentional and wrongful death of the child's other parent or legal guardian."
– Bill Dries
Howell Tackles Parenting In 4th 'High Gear' Book
Amy Howell, CEO of Memphis-based Howell Marketing Strategies, delves into "high gear parenting" in her latest book, "Be the Parent, Not the Pal: High Gear Parenting Tips in a Crazy, Digital World."
The book bills itself as a call to action for parents to help set boundaries and expectations that will help children navigate the information saturation of the digital-focused world, where bullying, cyber-stalking, oversharing and selfie obsessions are growing concerns for many parents.
"Be the Parent, Not the Pal" highlights the importance of fundamentals like good values, decision making, confidence builders and other things children need to grow up successfully.
Howell draws on experience gleaned from her career and as a mother to offer tips for parents who are entering the "crossing-over points" – getting smartphones and driving.
This is Howell's fourth book. She and Anne Deeter Gallaher, also a small-business owner, co-authored "Women in High Gear: A Guide for Entrepreneurs, On-Rampers, and Aspiring Executives" in 2013 and "The Future Belongs to Students in High Gear: A Guide for Students and Aspiring Game Changers in Transition from College to Career" in 2015. Her third book, "Healing in High Gear: Surviving Sepsis: A Guide for Families, Patients, Caregivers and Healthcare Providers," was released in 2016.
"Be the Parent, Not the Pal" and Howell's other books are available on Amazon and at howell-marketing.com.
– Daily News staff
U of M Offering Rides For Spelling Bee Participants
With the Memphis-Shelby County Spelling Bee taking a year off, the University of Memphis is offering rides for Shelby County participants in the Regional Spelling Bee in Nashville on March 10.
Free bus transportation will be provided for participants and a family member or other responsible adult at no charge. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis through March 7.
"We feel it is important for students in Shelby County to have a chance to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee and serve as our local representatives," U of M president M. David Rudd said in a statement. "With the spelling bee moving from Memphis to Nashville, the University of Memphis wanted to provide transportation for those who do not have the ability to get there on their own."
The U of M and the Tennessee Titans are partnering to present the spelling bee, which is being held at Nashville's Nissan Stadium.
The winner will receive an expenses-paid trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
The Memphis-Shelby County Spelling Bee was canceled this year after failing to land a local sponsor. In late January, the U of M announced it would bring the bee back to Memphis in 2019.
For more information, email raday@memphis.edu or call 901.678.3119.
– Don Wade

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FHA-insured loans or FHA loans as they are called have helped hundreds to thousands of home buyers across the United States make their dreams come true. Therefore, knowing the basics of FHA loans is essential to persons looking to purchase their dream home, especially for first-time home buyers.
The first point of call is to know what FHA really means and what FHA loans are. The FHA stands for the Federal Housing Administration. The government agency was established in 1934 to alleviate the housing deficits in the United States. FHA loans, on the other hand, means federal mortgage assistance provided to intending and existing homeowners through private lending institutions. FHA only covers loans and does not make guarantees for loans.
Having noted the meaning of FHA and FHA loans, below are some of the features that have made this mortgage loan type the best in recent times.
The first major benefit of FHA loans is the provision of financial assistance to practically all categories of home buyers. Basically, the idea behind FHA mortgage loans is to ensure that everyone intending to purchase a home can live the dream. It is for this reason that the loan is available to everyone, even those with a bad credit history.
Persons that have gone through bankruptcy can also benefit from an FHA loan. However, candidates that have experienced bankruptcy and foreclosures can only get an FHA loan after two years of the event. It is also required that they maintain a healthy credit at the time of applying for the mortgage loan, with a proof of this.
Another benefit of FHA loans is that home buyers get competitive rates, especially when compared with conventional mortgage loans. Unlike conventional mortgages, FHA loans do not have strict requirements for eligibility. Therefore, virtually anyone can apply for an FHA loan, as there are no income limits. However, it is worth noting that the low and moderate salary earners, as well as first time home buyers, have been discovered to prefer using FHA loans.
The relative simplicity as regards qualifications for an FHA loan is also a plus for this type of loan. Unlike most other types of mortgage loans in the market, intending borrowers do not have to cope with stringent requirements to be qualified for an FHA loan. Having an FHA loan also gives you the option of refinancing your current mortgage.
Qualifying for an FHA mortgage loan is even easier as intending borrowers do not need to be first time home buyers. However, it is important to note that you can go for only one FHA mortgage loan at a time.
What is the Role of an FHA-Approved Lender?
To apply for an FHA loan and subsequently get one, you need to approach an FHA-approved lender. The approved lender assesses your status and application, and subsequently estimates the imminent risks associated with providing you with the loan. The lenders do their bit by verifying your debts and credit records.
After verifying your records and confirming the authenticity, the lender subsequently comes out with a plan that is suitable for your requirements. As mentioned earlier, FHA loans suit every average borrower particularly as it allows for a very low down payment. Due to the promise from the FHA to repay the loan in the event of a default by the borrower, lenders are usually ready to approve borrowers. However, such loans come with a fee charged by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to make up for the guarantee provided.
The additional fees for FHA loans are to be paid at the time of applying for the loan. Loan processing and application are the popular fees to be paid by intending borrowers.
There is also a borrowing limit according to the guidelines of FHA, which usually should not be more than 29 percent of the borrower's total income. In addition to this limit, it is also stated that house-related expenses and other such expenditures like child support, alimony, credit card debt, student loans and car payments should not be more than 41 percent of your total income.
In addition to the limits mentioned above, there are also some other limits specified by the FHA over the amount to be borrowed. Consult your FHA lender to get more information on this type of loan.
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When I began my treatment at Seaside Palm Beach luxury drug rehab, I don't think I really knew what I was getting into. I mostly went because my family coaxed me into it. Sure, I knew I was going to have to stay clean throughout the process but I don't think my whole heart was in it. Now, 68 days later and trying to finish out my last month of treatment, I feel like a completely different person.
The withdrawals are the hardest part—that stuff will make you feel like a completely different person. But honestly, my whole outlook on life has permanently changed. (Well, I guess I will find out if it is permanent once I get discharged). Being in luxury drug rehab, I have met some of the most remarkable people who have, surprisingly, been from all different kinds of backgrounds.
Every addiction has a story. Behind every addict, there is a reason they turned to their drug of choice. I knew this, on an intellectual level, but I never really considered this fact or paid much mind to it, until I met my fellow addicts. I've enjoyed getting to know them through group meetings and by listening to their story. That is one thing that they never tell you: treatment gives you a voice. Being a part of luxury drug rehab has made me feel like I am important again. We've built this community of broken individuals and patched each other up. I feel like each and every one of us has not only built a network but a virtual patchwork quilt of friends who we can turn to for support once we finally go back to the real world. We all know that it is going to be different out there. We know it is going to be challenging. We know we will be faced with triggers and memories of our use, the works. But now we have something we didn't have before: a team to back us up when we need it the most. We have a place to turn. We have a person – multiple people – to call.
At Seaside's luxury drug rehab facility, we each had a highly individualized plan for recovery but we also got to know each others' stories. Getting to know the ex-professional and professional football players has been the most profound part of the process for me. And, it is not because of their past or present fame. It is because of their heart. They gave their all for the game. They gave their life, their health for a sport. So that I could watch a Sunday football game, they risked their lives. That still boggles my mind.
I will never look at a game of football the same way again. I have always been a huge fan of the game but seeing now, firsthand, what tolls their bodies take just for a few minutes on the field, has changed the meaning of the game, as a viewer. These players want to do everything they can to be on the field; they take pain medication and lie about any injuries that may be bothering them – just so they can play! I think about their addictions, and realize they were turning to medication for real, physical symptoms. Then I look at my addiction, and how I turned to pills for emotional symptoms. I am amazed. I am humbled. That was when I experienced my first dose of the humility that was critical to my recovery.
I've learned, too, that different stories of addiction should not be compared in a greater/lesser than or equal to sort of manner but I can't help but stop and think sometimes that my addiction was borderline superfluous when compared to theirs. If those guys can go through hell and back for something that they love, there is no reason that I can't do the same thing. These guys have always had my respect but it has been magnified tenfold during my stay at Seaside's luxury drug rehab. They have earned several patches on my quilt of recovery.


"Revitalizing our towns one building at a time"
The Enterprise Zone Commission (EZC) was created to revitalize blighted and distressed communities that once were socially and economically vibrant. The authorizing act provides for tax incentives and economic development benefits free from regulatory barriers which inhibit economic growth, and also encourages collaboration among public, private and non-profit entities in order to accomplish the desired objectives.
The designated enterprise zones are Savanne-Downstreet, Garden Street-UpStreet on St. Thomas and the towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted on St. Croix.


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From January 2018 please be aware that we will open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Booking in advance is strongly recommended.
We will however be open on valentines night which this year falls on a Wednesday, places are limited so early booking is advised!
Welcome to the Quo Vadis website.
Our Italian restaurant is located in the heart of Torbay, in the delightful seaside town of Paignton in Devon.
Our menu has been created using dishes that carry a classic memory, mainly from the sixties and seventies. Michele at that time was working here in Torbay and using his flambéing skills in 'a la carte' restaurants.
Before making the decision to buy our own restaurant Michele had spent six years working at 'Vergines' a very avant-garde nightclub and high class restaurant with a good reputation for fine dining.
The choices on our menu are tried and tested classics, so please take a look and see for yourself the favourites. For our younger diners its a great way to try food a little unfamiliar .
We also pride ourselves on being able to adapt on the night for individual palates – leaving out or adding more 'garlic' or 'chilli' for example!
We are fully allergy aware and will happily advise or discuss individual requirements.
Well here we are Sept 2016……30 years.
It's now 30 years since we opened Quo Vadis!
Quite an achievement for a small independent restaurant. Having survived 2 recessions and a few personal crisis's but still going strong!
If we regard 30 years as a success it is due not only to our own dedication and tenacity but to those people who've helped us along the way – friends who've been supportive by patronising Quo Vadis and colleagues who've laboured in the kitchen and front of house often under tense and overheated situations ( not quite Gordon Ramsey but a close second!!!) my own family, children and relatives included who've coped well with the difficulties and unsociable hours of the catering trade a business that at times has taken over their live ..I have really appreciated your understanding.
Michele and I now feel it's time to at least wind down, by working slightly less hours and taking a more laid back attitude…an occasional weekend away as we head towards retirement? We are not considering hanging up our 'whites' immediately of course…but a year possibly?
With respect for my customers I will always endeavour to keep them informed. One of the nicest things about running Quo Vadis is the people we have met along the way…those holiday or occasional clients and those who are now firm friends I thank you all. For nights spent over sambucas and cigarettes in debate, to the youngsters with ambition and new ideas within catering. ( One of the pleasures of catering has been to introduce lost classics to the younger palate) especially as Michele is so skilled with those dishes.
Quo vadis has brought us a long way from a young Neapolitan and a Paignton girl…both with very different interests but working and facing problems together we have succeeded in keeping our business solvent and thriving.
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Besides the main town of Sept-Îles, this sector comprises Gallix and Clarke City in the west, Ferland in the north and Moisie in the east.
It is located on the shores of the baie des Sept Îles, facing Pointe-Noire, where you can see the Sept Îles archipelago that gave its name to the city. The largest island, Grande Basque, offers hiking trails and campgrounds. Several attractions can be visited in the Sept-Îles area like the Centre nature de Gallix where you can see black bears, wolves, lynxes and white-tailed deer. You can also visit the Centre d'interprétation de Clarke City in which you will discover the history of the village. The parc Aylmer-Whittom, the parc du Vieux-Quai and the parc de l'Archipel des Sept Îles await you for a few hours of fun and relaxation only a few steps from the city. For cultural visit, choose the Musée regional de la Côte-Nord, the Vieux-Poste, Shaputuan (an Innu cultural house) or the "La Patente" summer theater. You can also go bicycle riding along one of the many cycling paths, observe whales and do all kinds of sports activities. Sept-Îles has 10 deep-sea wharfs, so its harbour activity is very important.


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Your thoughts on politicking for a future pope
by NCR Staff
Last week, NCR reported that New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan sent copies of a book that suggests qualities desirable in a future pope to cardinals across the globe. "This is an apparent break with the longstanding practice that the Catholic Church's highest prelates refrain from publicly lobbying for possible candidates for the papacy," NCR Vatican Correspondent Joshua J. McElwee wrote. The author of The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission, George Weigel, wrote to NCR that the book "does not contain a single sentence about a future conclave." However, NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters wonders where Weigel thinks this " 'next pope' about whom he has penned a tome will emerge if not from a conclave?" NCR executive editor Heidi Schlumpf also reminds us that the current pope is still alive and doesn't seem to be making any plans to step down. Following are letters to the editor that have been edited for length and clarity.
If arrogance and dismissal of the movements of the Holy Spirit are prerequisites for the next pope then New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan should be a papabile preferiti!
THADDEUS VIN PIJACKI
Just when I think that I have seen the most outrageous behavior by a "leader" in my church, I read this.
While New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan's behavior doesn't surprise me, it does embarrass me. Sadly, rather than following the directives from the late Pope John Paul II (who Dolan professed to hold in high esteem), Dolan seems to be more like his other hero, Pope Benedict XVI. While then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger idolized John Paul, the rumors abound about his lobbying efforts to become the successor.
Dolan lacks the intellect of Ratzinger, but not his style. Dolan is more like one of his other heroes, the narcissistic but intellectually limited President Donald Trump. Like Trump, Dolan has seen no rule that is not worth breaking and no tradition that is worth preserving. Anything to promote himself. The first American pope seems to be his goal.
I fear for all of us! And thank God every day for the gift of Pope Francis.
JACK P. CALARESO
Reading, Massachusetts
I have just finished reading "Exclusive: Dolan sends book on 'The Next Pope' to cardinals around the world" and I shudder to think that if Jesus came back in his human form today, what he would say to New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan in response to his behavior in recent weeks — kowtowing to President Donald Trump, going public about his "affection" for Trump on Fox News and now trying to "stack the deck" when the next conclave to elect a new pope must convene.
I remember the Gospel of Matthew, where in different sections Jesus speaks to the Pharisees of that time. Would Jesus say something similar to the current cardinal of New York, i.e. Matthew 23:27? "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside but inside are full of dead men's bones and every kind of filth."
It seems to me that our good Pope Francis is walking in the footsteps that Jesus walked a whole lot better than Dolan!
MARY WUDTKE
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan seems to be making a good move in simply suggesting the papacy of the future. By the way, it is still polite to mention his title in referencing him — at least in the header and opening sentence.
But it was the question of family that must really be the issue. People of NCR fret not. You have simply shown your real issues again. Not really clever at hiding your agendas.
FRANCIS REARDON
Today's issue of NCR deals with two issues concerning New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, both of which render his judgement questionable and his conduct indefensible. I refer of course to his inept tampering with the politics of the presidential election in the U.S. and the future election of the next pope.
In the first instance some weeks ago he publicly endorsed the president, which is his right as an American citizen, but to do so publicly as a ranking prelate of the church is totally inappropriate, if not actually immoral. The net effect of his action is clearly damaging to the good name of the church at a time when that reputation has been gravely impacted by scandals of the last few years. I appreciate the fact that NCR called him out on this, though his fellow bishops kept a discreet silence on the topic.
The second issue was his evident attempt to influence the electors who will choose the next pope when the time comes. This is specifically contrary to the rules published by Pope John Paul II on the matter. He seems to be lining up as a type of "kingmaker" allied with another discredited prelate and former nuncio, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò.
WILLIAM T. KEANE
This man must be stopped. He's every bit as dangerous as President Donald Trump, but we can't vote him out of office. What can we poor people who have no power do about him?
MARGARET DUNLEAVEY
Fishkill, New York
I guess the positive side of this is that New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan is confirming that the Holy Spirit has nothing to do with the selection of the person to be "next Peter."
It is all about who you know and whom you can convince (bribe) to vote for you in the "election" process.
Poor Holy Spirit! Another time she is not allowed to do as she wills!
JIM OFFENBERGER
Vienna, West Virginia
This is a crying shame. This is contrary to what St. John Paul II stated that there should be no politicking about a future pontiff when there was one still reigning. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan should be ashamed of himself. He has politicized the whole issue of the papacy.
What is the point of praying to the Holy Spirit and having a Mass said in his honor before the conclave, to assist in the election of the right candidate as the Holy Roman Pontiff if, at the end, some electors have issues with the candidate elected?
For a long time now, we have been watching with dismay what has been going on in the Vatican.
Pope Francis was elected as the 266th successor of St. Peter fairly and squarely. As such, all of us owe allegiance to him — if we believe the Holy Spirit was involved in his election.
This business of sending out the book to all 222 cardinal electors when Francis is still alive is a damned disgrace. Who is Dolan anyway? Does he take it upon himself to set the future papal benchmark?
The sooner this issue is sorted out the better. It will be for the good of the church. Otherwise we may soon see a free house on books as to what to expect from future popes.
LOUIS LEO FERNANDES
It doesn't surprise me that New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan is trying to manipulate. His face appears wherever politics rears its ugly head. There are many parallels between the man who wants to be "king" and the one who considers himself "prince" of the church. Smell like the sheep? I think not!
I cannot believe the audacity of both the book by George Weigel and New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan's response. Do neither know any ecclesiology?
No leader in the church should wish to allow the Second Vatican Council to fade quietly out of mind. Anyone with a serious knowledge of ecclesiology and love of the church and its doctrinal tradition would know that Vatican I was in so many ways a furthering of the agenda of the Council of Trent. And Vatican II in its dogmatic decrees — the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church and the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation — are an integral part of the development of our understanding of the nature of the church and of revelation and so are central to our living fully the Catholic life.
Vatican II sought merely to bring to fulfillment the great work of Vatican I and speak to the world of today. If we are not speaking to the real gospel challenges, they would seem to have lost our right to speak.
So dear Dolan and Weigel: have the courage to tell the world what is wrong and with Vatican II and where it strays from the proclamation of the kingdom of God. Do not sit around and be divisive, but lobby within the proper channels to have a Vatican III called.
Otherwise, Dolan, respect the promised you made to the pope and his successors when you were elevated to cardinal.
Stop dividing the church.
(Fr.) PETER E. HAMMETT, OSB
St. Benedict, Louisiana
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan's obsequious support for President Donald Trump casts the American Catholic Church in a poor light. A church which should champion integrity, justice and opportunity for all our people instead gives succor to an incompetent con artist. Several authors have argued that Trump did not expect to win the election in 2016 but was intending to embellish his "brand" and become more valuable to his media enablers. The result of that electoral debacle is the damage which Trump has inflicted on our society both culturally and physically.
The U.S. bishops' conference did not mince words when they opposed President Barack Obama, including his work to deliver health insurance to the uninsured, a goal the bishops claimed they shared but under Obama they did not support. However, under Trump they remain silent in the face of all the egregious policies he attempts to enact including denying millions of people health insurance during a pandemic.
The bishops need to pay more attention to how they are perceived by the great majority of Catholics. We read and are inspired by the teachings of the good shepherd but then our "shepherds" in our churches show us by their rhetoric and example that Christ's teachings can be subject to political interpretations as convenient.
CHARLES A. LE GUERN
Granger, Indiana
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Q: Use dll win32 in linux platforms I want to use a DLL library for Win32 in Linux.
Can I use a library of Wine to do that?

A: You should be able to do that using winelib.
Here is an interview with Ulrich Weigand a prominent WINE developer:

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*I managed one to get WineLIB to use a windows dll for VQF playing.
  Do you forsee people using WineLIB to write applications in Linux that need a closed source windows dll?
Sure. IMO that's one of the main features of WineLib: you can use it to link native Windows DLLs into Linux apps.
  I think there are lots of examples where this could be useful; think of ODBC drivers, video codecs, etc.
  (That's why I recently added support for executing even 16-bit DLLs inside WineLib apps, because Win95 drivers tend to thunk down to 16-bit ...)

A: You can use win32 dll in WINE subsystem only if your invoking application is win32 executable too. Otherwise you should have dll sources and try to adapt them for linux compiler of according programming language.

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Tearing Down Cages: How We Divest from the ICE Police State and Invest in Thriving Communities
Session Type(s): Panel
Starts: Saturday, Jul. 13 9:00 AM (Eastern)
Ends: Saturday, Jul. 13 10:00 AM (Eastern)
Room: 115B
The devastating human toll of immigration raids, detentions and deportations have gained long overdue attention in the Trump era. While immigration enforcement has grown dramatically under this administration, the concept of a police force for the targeting and jailing of immigrants for civil offenses is a relatively new one that has boomed over the past 15 years. We'll explore the ways in which current and past administrations have pitted communities against each other to justify the mass incarceration of immigrants and how we can reverse course by sharing a just—and achievable—vision to divest the billions of dollars that go into policing and criminalizing immigrants and invest in fully integrating all of our community members.
Angel Padilla previously served as health policy analyst at the National Immigration Law Center, and Legislative Assistant for Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL), advising on issues related to health care and the Affordable Care Act. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of California at Berkeley and a Master in Public Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.
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Juan Manuel Guzman
Born and raised in Cochabamba (Bolivia), Juan Manuel Guzman struggled to cross the borders of Guatemala, Mexico and the United States with his five-year-old nephew in late 2005. Since then, he has been part of a vibrant community in the Metropolitan Area of Washington D.C. where he lived and worked alongside other immigrants. Deeply affected by his reality, he resolved to do everything he could to learn English and go to college, yet it was the extreme xenophobic rhetoric used by Donald Trump during the presidential elections of 2016 that made Juan Manuel come out of the shadows and join the immigrant youth movement. Since then, he has been fighting anti-immigrant policies and practices of the Trump administration serving as the Advocacy and Policy Manager for United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led network in the country.
Juan Manuel graduated with an A.A. Degree from Montgomery College and transferred to University of Baltimore. A passionate observer of politics and international affairs, he enrolled at Georgetown University where he obtained a M.A. in Latin American Studies and a Certificate in Diplomatic Studies.
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Mary Small
Mary is responsible for leading DWN's research, policy analysis, legal and congressional and administrative advocacy in strategic ways to dismantle the US's detention industry. She also helps anchor the #DefundHate campaign (defundhatenow.org). Mary loves doing policy work that is informed by and accountable to the deep and rich expertise of the entire Network. Outside of work and true to her southern roots, Mary's basic motto is: Love people; cook them tasty food. She also enjoys hiking, backpacking, and generally getting away from her computer screen.
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Partnership with private sector'll improve health services, says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday in Abuja said stronger partnership with the private sector will help in improving health facilities and access in the country, adding that a nation needs a healthy population to prosper.
He said the challenges faced in the health sector require collective will, partnership and more resources, especially in tackling brain drain.
He was speaking at the virtual groundbreaking ceremony of African Medical Centre of Excellence, a landmark hospital project that will significantly transform the healthcare sector in West African sub-region.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
According to Adesina, the health project is being implemented by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the Federal Government, Kings College Hospital, London; University of Winsconsin Teaching Hospital, USA and Christies Hospital, Manchester.
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"It is my pleasure to preside over the groundbreaking ceremony of the Africa Medical Center of Excellence, Abuja, Nigeria. Today represents more than just the groundbreaking ceremony for a landmark hospital project that will significantly transform the healthcare sector in West Africa.
"Today also demonstrates the commitment of the Nigerian Government and Afreximbank to the wellbeing of the African people, and the recognition that the wealth of a Nation rests squarely on the health of its population," Buhari was quoted as saying.
He said ACME, in addition to providing comprehensive care across the three critical care areas, will offer educational services to develop talent and establish itself as a world-class research centre, in partnership with global institutions such as Kings College Hospital and Christies Hospital in the United Kingdom.
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"The success of the AMCE will pave the way for future investments and partnerships in the sector while raising the local standard of healthcare and providing a blueprint for quality of services required to address Nigeria's and Africa's healthcare and economic challenges.
"The AMCE represents a return to fundamentals, and the understanding that there is no African development agenda without able-bodied Africans to execute our vision of transformation," he said.
This is as he thanked the management of Afreximbank, a Pan-African multilateral trade finance institution created in 1993 under the auspices of the African Development Bank, and all the partners for their commitment to Africa, and for the action-oriented approach to resolving the challenges that the continent faces on its path to development.
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He said the rising cases of non-communicable diseases in Africa are well established, adding that "cardiovascular ailments, cancers and haematological disorders have increasingly become matters of concern to public health cares. These ailments are now the highest contributors to non-communicable disease mortalities, representing more than 81% of all NCD deaths in West Africa."
"The World Health Organization projects that deaths on the African continent attributable to cancer and diabetes are expected to rise over the next 10 years. The rising NCD burden coupled with inadequate medical infrastructure on the continent threatens the future of our people. Right now, many hospitals in the West African region are underfunded, underequipped, understaffed and relatively inaccessible to most patients, especially from rural areas.
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"Inasmuch as this represents an opportunity for investment in African healthcare, it has not necessarily translated into increased investment activity in this most pressing area that requires intervention. This problem is further exacerbated by the significant brain drain experienced by the continent. The flight of doctors and nurses to other continents has resulted in a significant gap between the required treatments for NCDs and the available treatments and care.
"The above challenges combine to create a regional health market with poor access to critical services and low perception of quality of care available,'' the President noted.
The President said the AMCE will provide world class medical services at par with the world's best hospitals.
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"The AMCE, a 500-bed specialist facility, will provide services in the areas of oncology, cardiology, and haematology and will seek to address the significant shortage of clinical care options in the West African sub-region.
"The AMCE demonstrates that Afreximbank is not only Africa's trade finance partner, but its development partner.
"I also would like to commend the Ministers of Industry, Trade and Investment, Foreign Affairs, Federal Capital Territory and Health for their tireless support to ensuring this project comes to life. This was truly a team effort,'' he added.
According to Adesina, "In his remarks, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire said all hands are on deck, with the Inter-ministerial Committee working to ensure that the project is actualized in a way that is beneficial to all parties.
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"The Minister said a strong emphasis will be placed on maintenance and sustainability of the AMCE.
"The President of Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah said the ceremony was "one step towards self-reliance for Africa's health care delivery," as the project will pool world-class technology and global talents, particularly the African diaspora, to provide a full spectrum of quality medical services in oncology, haematology, cardiology, and general healthcare services.
"Oramah noted that the 500-bed and estimated 300 million US dollar-AMCE was conceived to promote intra-African medical tourism and reduce the outflow of over 7 billion US dollars annually in out-bound medical tourism.
"He added that the vision for AMCE was borne out of a personal experience he encountered following his recovery from a potentially life-threatening blood disorder."
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I use the RED Tabasco Pepper Jelly.


I have been instructing at Plas y Brenin for 15 years and have been a full-time instructor for the last three. I work entirely in the mountaineering department on pretty much the full range of recreational and instructional courses; from introductory walking and leadership to Mountaineering Instructor.
In the last few years, I have been heavily involved in the development and delivery of the BMC FUNdamentals coach education modules, and am a member of the BMC's Training, Youth and Walls committee. I am a course director for every instructional and leadership course administered by Mountain Training and run most of these a few times per year, and am occasionally involved in doing bits of work specifically for them.
I have been hillwalking, scrambling, climbing and mountaineering since before I can remember. Family holidays were generally in Scotland, the Lake District or Snowdonia, and later on throughout the French Alps. I have been skiing since I was 7, and continue to do so now.
In the last 15 years, I have climbed all over the place, from America to China, and Big Walls to Alpine North Faces. I am still generally most motivated by UK Trad rock climbing.
Tour des Ecrins, 4-day ski tour through one of the most remote parts of the French Alps, March 2004. Particularly memorable for having to sleep in an Alpine Hut that was totally buried under avalanche debris! Some of the wildest ski terrain in Europe.
China Mountaineering Expedition to the Siguniang Range in the Sichuan Province. While unsuccessful on our main target, we climbed peaks in a little-known region of China up to just under 6000 metres and had an incredible adventure.
Aiguille Verte, "Late to say I'm Sorry", ED2, Chamonix. 1st complete British ascent. Made particularly memorable by the descent from the summit, soloing back down the Couturier Couloir, which is itself a 1000 metre D+ Alpine North Face route, and the subsequent ski back to Chamonix in failing light, taking numerous hilarious falls in easy terrain as we were so tired! We still made it back for beers and burgers though! One of the best climbing days of my life!
Eiger North Face 1938 Route. ED2, Grindelwald, Switzerland. An awesome experience with 2 great friends, which with good weather and conditions, was actually a great pleasure to climb!
Strawberries, E7 6b, Vector Buttress, Tremadog. After a few days of failed attempts to get up this one, my successful ascent came a day after my teammate and good friend Emma Twyford. Emma came back up there with me even though she wasn't climbing, to hold my ropes! I had to try really hard on this one too so it will always remain a fond memory.
Un Poco Loco, VII,7, Church Door Buttress, Glencoe. Still one of the best winter days I have ever had, with perfect conditions, perfect weather, and a mindblowing route in totally wild place.
Darth Vadar, VII,7, Ben Nevis. This is a great route with loads of character in a deep chimney feature. I will never forget how quickly myself and Dave Rudkin climbed this one, we were back in Fort William, eating Panini's and drinking coffee by 1.30pm.
I am off to the Alps in the Autumn with my girlfriend Nicola, hopefully heading to the Bregaglia and the Valais. We are keen to climb as many good routes as possible while also drinking plenty of amazing Italian wine!
After that a trip to the American desert is on the cards for the winter, going to Las Vegas and Red Rocks, and Moab for some more Tower Climbing!
I also, as always, have my eye on quite a few local classics in North Wales that have eluded me so far… there's always something awesome to do on your doorstep!


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As the punch disappeared, Mr. Micawber became still more friendly and convivial.
How could he forget that in his Island days, Queequeg, for one, must certainly have been guilty of some murderous, convivial indiscretions.
It is a most refreshing, convivial, beautiful object to behold.
I impute it, though, to their naturally unctuous natures, being rendered still more unctuous by the nature of their vocation, and especially by their pursuing their game in those frigid Polar Seas, on the very coasts of that Esquimaux country where the convivial natives pledge each other in bumpers of train oil.
These establishments are known for their informal and convivial atmospheres, and are popular gathering places particularly for young people and office workers on their way home.
Custis notes that Rivington, nevertheless, "proved faithful to his bargain, and often would provide intelligence of great importance gleaned in convivial moments at Sir William's or Sir Henry's table, be in the American camp before the convivialists had slept off the effects of their wine.
Sometimes games are played to reduce tension and encourage a convivial atmosphere.
His convivial habits having led him into irregularities peculiarly inconsistent with his profession, his connection with this congregation ceased about 1783.


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Lecturer B, Chemical And Process Engineering
Measurement Science and Enabling Technologies
Emailmiguel.jorge@strath.ac.uk
Miguel Jorge was born in Ovar, Portugal. In 1998 he completed his Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Porto, followed by a PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh in 2003. He has since held full time researcher positions at the University of Massachusetts (USA) and at the University of Porto (Faculty of Sciences and Faculty of Engineering). He is a Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde since January 2013.
Miguel's research applies molecular modelling techniques, such as Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics, to understand systems that are important in chemical engineering applications, with the long-term goal of turning molecular simulation into a widely used industrial tool. His research spans areas as diverse as adsorption, material synthesis and characterisation, thermodynamics and phase equilibrium, physics of interfaces and nanotechnology. He has published over 50 articles in international scientific journals and delivered over 20 invited seminars and conference presentations. He is also strongly interested in research policy, having been a founding member and former President of the Portuguese National Association of Science and Technology Researchers (ANICT). He is currently one of the Directors of the International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA) and is involved in the Voice of Researchers (VoR) initiative.
Understanding phenomena at the molecular level is progressively gaining importance in Chemical Engineering, not only at the fundamental level, but also in the context of property predictions and material/process design. Our research group applies molecular modelling techniques, such as Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics, to understand systems that are important in chemical engineering applications, with the long-term goal of turning molecular simulation into a widely used industrial tool.
Specific topics under study include:
i) computational design of new nanoporous materials for adsorptive separations, using a multiscale approach from the quantum to the mesoscale level, and based on detailed knowledge of the relationships between synthesis conditions, material properties and performance;
ii) developing new models for adsorption in nanoporous materials, including crystalline materials (e.g., zeolites), amorphous materials (e.g., activated carbons) and hybrid organic-inorganic materials (e.g., metal-organic frameworks or mesoporous organosilicas);
iii) understanding how molecules self-assemble in solution to yield supra-molecular aggregates like micelles and liquid crystals;
iv) gaining an in-depth understanding of interfaces between two fluids (gas-liquid or liquid-liquid), with particular application to ionic liquids;
v) developing new methods and molecular models for calculating the solubility of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals and pollutants.
I currently teach the following courses in the Chemical Engineering BEng/MEng:
- Thermodynamics (second year)
- Molecular Simulation in Chemical Engineering (fifth year)
- Chemical Engineering Design (fourth year)
- Chemical Engineering Project (fifth year)
I have received the following awards for my teaching activities:
- Winner of Best Teacher in Faculty – Engineering, Strathclyde Teaching Excellence Awards, 2015.
- Nominated for Teaching Excellence Award at the University of Strathclyde ("Most Enthusiastic" and "Most Supportive" categories), 2014.
Industrial Relevance
Molecular simulation methods are playing an increasing role in industrial applications, partly due to massive advances in computer power, but also to methodological developments. Molecular simulation methods are now becoming competitive with more traditional macroscopic approaches (e.g., equations of state or quantitative structure-property relationships) in prediction of fluid properties. My research aims to increase the suitability of molecular simulation as a tool with industrial relevance, particularly in the areas of solubility prediction, adsorption prediction, design of new solvents, and design of new porous materials.
Expertise & Capabilities
- Molecular Simulation
- Thermodynamics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Interfacial processes
- Adsorption
- Porous Materials
- Computational Modelling
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Edinburgh
Master of Engineering, Universidade do Porto
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics where Miguel Jorge is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Water Chemical Compounds
Adsorption Chemical Compounds
Molecular dynamics Chemical Compounds
Silicon Dioxide Chemical Compounds
simulation Physics & Astronomy
Solvation Chemical Compounds
water Physics & Astronomy
Doctoral Training Partnership 2018-19 University of Strathclyde | McCready, Connaire
Jorge, M., Fletcher, A. & McCready, C.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP 2016-2017 University of Strathclyde) | Sladekova, Kristina
Jorge, M., Fletcher, A. & Sladekova, K.
1 Conference contribution book
1 Speech
1 Featured article
A computational study of the interaction of C2 hydrocarbons with CuBTC
Afonso, R., Toda, J., Gomes, J. R. B., Fischer, M., Campbell, C. & Jorge, M., 25 Nov 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Computational Materials Science. 27 p.
Rationalizing the phase behavior of triblock-copolymers through experiments and molecular simulations
Perez-Sanchez, G., Vicente, F. A., Schaeffer, N., Cardoso, I. S., Ventura, S. P. M., Jorge, M. & Coutinho, J. A. P., 29 Aug 2019, In : Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 123, 34, p. 21224-21236 13 p.
Micelles
Phase behavior
Poloxamer
Block copolymers
Data for: "The Effect of Atomic Point Charges on Adsorption Isotherms of CO2 and Water in Metal Organic Frameworks"
Sladekova, K. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 10 Dec 2019
DOI: 10.15129/a6ad15b6-0762-4181-ad3a-24c70ca7a208, http://zeolites.cqe.northwestern.edu/Music/
Data for: "The dielectric constant: reconciling simulation and experiment"
Jorge, M. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 13 Feb 2019
DOI: 10.15129/c7688875-8d61-4f4e-b04a-1fe5e043ea76
View all 14 datasets
A modelling study in harnessing metal-organic frameworks for challenging gas separations
Author: Campbell, C., 1 Apr 2018
Supervisor: Jorge, M. (Supervisor) & Fletcher, A. (Supervisor)
Computational modelling and design of bioinspired silica materials
Author: Centi, A., 1 Oct 2016
Supervisor: Jorge, M. (Supervisor) & Sefcik, J. (Supervisor)
FEUP Scientific incentive prize
Miguel Jorge (Recipient), 2012
View all 7 prizes
28 Journal peer review
23 Participation in conference
14 Invited talk
11 Examination
11 Membership of committee
10 Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
9 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
8 Key-note speaker and plenary lectures at conferences
7 Organiser of special symposia
5 Membership of network
3 Organiser of major conference
3 Hosting an academic visitor
1 Editorial board member
1 Journal or guest editorship
Federation of European Zeolites Association Conference
Miguel Jorge (Organiser)
Sep 2019 → 15 Jul 2020
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organiser of major conference
Understanding the Mechanism of Formation of Porous Silica Materials through Multi-scale Modelling
Miguel Jorge (Speaker)
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Contact Miguel Jorge


Level 2: Safe Transfusion Practice 2 covers the constituents of blood components and summarises the indications for use, the therapeutic benefits and risks and the management of adverse events.
Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine is a comprehensive, up-to-date, well-written and well-edited textbook. It is very useful for the staff in blood banks, for transfusion medicine specialists and for residents in pathology, hematology and oncology.
The History of Patient Blood Management A Brief History of Blood Transfusion British physician William Harvey fully described the circulation and properties of blood in 1628 and blood transfusions were unsuccessfully attempted soonafter. 40 years later, French King Louis XIV's physician performed the transfusion of blood from a sheep to a 15-year old boy who survived the ordeal.
Blood Transfusion in History Dr. Abdul Nasser Kaadan, MD, PhD* Dr. Mahmud Angrini, MD * 1430 2009 * Chairman, History of Medicine Department, Aleppo University, Syria.


Visualizing Uniaxial-strain Manipulation of Antiferromagnetic Domains in Fe1+YTe Using a Spin-polarized Scanning Tunneling Microscope Mariam Kavai1, Ioannis Giannakis1, Justin Leshen1, Joel Friedman1, Pawel Zajdel2, Pegor Aynajian1 1Department of Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy, Binghamton University, 2Institute of Physics, University of Silesia Using uniaxial strain combined with spin-polarized scanning tunneling microscopy, we visualize and manipulate the antiferromagnetic domain structure of Fe1+yTe, the parent compound of iron-based superconductors.
Identification of Cyclin-dependent Kinase 1 Specific Phosphorylation Sites by an In Vitro Kinase Assay Heying Cui*1, Kyle M. Loftus*1, Crystal R. Noell1, Sozanne R. Solmaz1 1Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton Cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (Cdk1) is activated in the G2 phase of the cell cycle and regulates many cellular pathways. Here, we present a protocol for an in vitro kinase assay with Cdk1, which allows the identification of Cdk1-specific phosphorylation sites for establishing cellular targets of this important kinase.
Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering Jinpeng Wu1,2, Shawn Sallis2,3, Ruimin Qiao2, Qinghao Li2,4, Zengqing Zhuo2,5, Kehua Dai2,6, Zixuan Guo2,7, Wanli Yang2 1Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Stanford University, 2Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 3Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Binghamton University, 4School of Physics, National Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, 5School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, 6School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, 7Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California-Santa Barbara Here, we present a protocol for typical experiments of soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy (sXAS) and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) with applications in battery material studies.
Measuring and Modeling Contractile Drying in Human Stratum Corneum Xue Liu1, Guy K. German1 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University This article describes a method of quantifying the dynamic drying behavior and mechanical properties of stratum corneum by measuring spatially resolved in-plane drying displacements of circular tissue samples adhered to an elastomer substrate. This technique can be used to measure how different chemical treatments alter drying and tissue mechanical properties.


A 'jigger' is an old fashioned term for good measure.
For the love of the two oranges, each bottle contains more than 30% of pure mandarin juice, enhanced with natural seville orange flavour.
The consistency is just like fresh orange.


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Tag: drought
Aquaporin protein channels in desalination of sea water
Technological advances have often looked to nature for unique designs. The aquaporin protein channels that help our brains move water across the blood brain barrier (previous post) are being used in experimental desalination membranes for moving the water across a barrier membrane that blocks the salt. Fresh water inexpensively being able to be made out of sea water could help save drought stricken areas. (The new water technologies that could save the planet, The Guardian)
Current technology to desalinate (remove salt) from ocean water is energy intensive making it very costly. Some success has occurred in developing solar panel systems to provide the energy needed for that type of desalination.
Pumpkin seeds – rich in zinc
Pumpkin seed kernels, raw, unsalted.
Pumpkin seed kernels are a good source of protein, essential fats, fiber, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals – and a great source of zinc which may be lacking in vegetarian or vegan diets. (Pumpkin Seeds – Benefits, nutrition and dietary tips.) (Other vegetarian sources of zinc.)
Work is progressing on the development of pumpkin seed flour for use as a food thickening substance for use in gravies or other sauces or stews. It would increase the protein, essential fatty acids, and other trace nutrient content of the resulting foods. (10) The use of pumpkin seeds in the diet may also prove to be protective against cancer and liver or kidney injury; and as a good source of antioxidants such as carotenoids (vitamin A family of nutrients) the use of pumpkin seeds in the diet may prove to be helpful against many conditions that involve excess oxidative stress. (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) They are also a source of vitamin E (tocopherols), other phytosterols, and linoleic acid, a beneficial polyunsaturated fat. Pumpkin seed oil may be helpful in wound healing. (15) Pumpkin seeds are also a good source of phospholipids, (16), which are important for skin and membrane health.
Pumpkins are considered a drought tolerant plant for gardeners. Adequate water is needed to grow larger pumpkin and squash but the vines can survive limited water conditions. The seeds of other summer and winter squash are also nutrient rich and also may be more drought tolerant plants. (11, 12) Enough but not too much water at the right times are critical. Flooding or severe drought may both harm the garden yield. Mulching and drip irrigation or other watering methods applied at optimal stages of growth can be the water thrifty solution for best yield. (13, 14)
The seeds of butternut squash and some types of winter squash can be collected when trimming the squash and later toasted and eaten as a crunchy nutritious snack. India grocery markets may also have shelled squash seeds available for sale. They are slightly smaller and paler in color than the shelled pumpkin kernels in the image above.
Magnesium is one of the beneficial nutrients found in pumpkin seeds. It is a mineral that is needed in greater quantity during pregnancy and high blood pressure/hypertension can be a symptom of deficiency. Preeclampsia and the more severe eclampsia are complications characterized by high blood pressure and edema/swelling that can occur during pregnancy. Toxins collect in the excess fluid buildup and can risk a brain condition similar to hypertension encephalopathy in the more severe eclampsia. Seizure activity can result and death for the woman and expected infant are risks. Magnesium is used as an intravenous or intramuscular injection to reduce risk of the seizures during eclampsia. The mineral seems to help protect the blood brain barrier and reduce swelling in the brain during eclampsia. It's role as an antioxidant to reduce free radical toxins may be involved but the exact mechanism for its benefit in eclampsia is not known. (2, page 139)
More information about preclampsia is available in a previous post, and more information about food sources and supplement sources of magnesium is also available in a previous post.
I have several writing projects in draft mode however they overlap – pumpkin seeds, a good source of magnesium and zinc, helped my previous prenatal clients who had a history of preeclampsia or high blood pressure in a previous pregnancy prevent a reocurrence of the problem. Why? Possibly because of the magnesium and other beneficial nutrients which could be protecting the blood brain barrier and might then also be helpful for preventing harm to oligodendrocytes and protect against demyelination – a risk that can occur with some types of encephalopathy (3).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4827242/Megan Ware, What are the health benefits of pumpkin seeds?, July 24, 2018, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/303864.php
Mehmet Kaya, Bulent Ahishali, Chapter 9: The role of magnesium in edema and blood brain barrier disruption, page 139, in the book edited by Robert Vink, Mihai Nechifor, Magnesium in the Central Nervous System, University of Adelaide Press, 2011, adelaide.edu.au, free ebook pdf, https://www.adelaide.edu.au/press/titles/magnesium/magnesium-ebook.pdf (2)
S. Love, Demyelinating Diseases, J Clin Pathol. 2006 Nov; 59(11): 1151–1159. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1860500/ (3)
Scientific Studies collection on a commercial website by Pepo Farms, https://pepofarms.com.au/scientificstudies/ (4) which includes:
M. Gossell-Williams, A. Davis, N. O'Connor, Inhibition of Testosterone-Induced Hyperplasia of the Prostate of Sprague-Dawley Rats by Pumpkin Seed Oil. Jun 2006, Vol. 9, No. 2 : 284 -286.
C. Z. Nkosi, A. R. Opoku, S. E. Terblanche, Antioxidative effects of pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo) protein isolate in CCl4-Induced liver injury in low-protein fed rats.
Fahim AT Abd-el Fattah AA Agha AM Gad MZ
Effect of pumpkin-seed oil on the level of free radical scavengers induced during adjuvant-arthritis in rats.
In: Pharmacol Res (1995 Jan) 31(1):73-9 ISSN: 1043-6618
Suphakarn VS Yarnnon C Ngunboonsri P, The effect of pumpkin seeds on oxalcrystalluria and urinary compositions of children in hyperendemic area. In: Am J Clin Nutr (1987 Jan) 45(1):115-21 ISSN: 0002-9165
Matus Z Molnar P Szabo LG [Main carotenoids in pressed seeds (Cucurbitae semen) of oil pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo convar. pepo var. styriaca)] Olajtok (Cucurbita pepo convar. pepo var. styriaca) magjabol nyert presmaradek ossz-karotinoid-tartalmanak es karotinoid-osszetetelenek meghatarozasa. In: Acta Pharm Hung (1993 Sep) 63(5):247-56 ISSN: 0001-6659 (Published in Hungarian) * The main carotenoids included per the Pepo Farms site: "The main components of the press-residue were lutein [3,3′-dihydroxy-alpha-carotene = (3R,3'R,6'R)-beta,epsilon-carotene-3,3′-diol; 52.5%] and beta- carotene (beta,epsilon-carotene; 10.1%). In addition to the above- mentioned pigments it was successful to reveal the presence of violaxanthin, luteoxanthin, auroxanthin epimers, lutein epoxide, flavoxanthin, chrysanthemaxanthin, 9(9′)-cis-lutein, 13(13′)-cis- lutein, 15-cis-lutein (central-cis)-lutein, alpha-cryptoxanthin, beta- cryptoxanthin and alpha-carotene (beta,epsilon-carotene) in small quantities." (4)
Initial food technology research on the preparation and use of pumpkin seed flour for use in more nutritious gravy type sauces: Sharma G, Lakhawat S., Development, Quality Evaluation and Acceptability of Pumpkin Seed Flour Incorporated in Gravy. J Nutr Food Sci 7:613. doi: 10.4172/2155-9600.1000613 https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/development-quality-evaluation-and-acceptability-of-pumpkin-seed-flourincorporated-in-gravy-2155-9600-1000613.php?aid=91345
EllenB, Growing Drought Tolerant Vegetables, June 9, 2009, ThriftyFun.com, https://www.thriftyfun.com/Growing-Drought-Tolerant-Vegetables.html (11)
Troy Scott, Drought Tolerant Vegetables for your Garden, July 9 2018, HeavenlyGreens.com http://www.heavenlygreens.com/blog/drought-tolerant-vegetables-for-your-garden (12)
Joan Morris, Vegetable Gardening in a Drought, mercurynews.com, April 1, 2015, https://www.mercurynews.com/2015/04/01/vegetable-gardening-in-a-drought/ (13)
Extension Utah State University, Vegetable Irrigation: Squash and Pumpkin, Horticulture/Vegetables/2015-4, https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1744&context=extension_curall (14)
Bardaa S, Ben Halima N, Aloui F, et al. Oil from pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) seeds: evaluation of its functional properties on wound healing in rats. Lipids in Health and Disease. 2016;15:73. doi:10.1186/s12944-016-0237-0. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4827242/ (15)
Zh.Y. Petkova, G.A. Antova, Changes in the composition of pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita moschata) during development and maturation. Grassas Y Aceites, 66 (1), Jan–March 2015, e058. http://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/viewFile/1523/1658 (16)


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the state escape
Renegade states plan to pull off their own Brexit and ditch the US for Canada
The proposal would see California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington state ditch Trump's USA
Jon Lockett
CALIFORNIANS are dreaming of ditching the US and joining CANADA as backing grows for some American states to pull off 'their own Brexit'.
Momentum is building for a proposal which would see California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington state ditch a USA run by Donald Trump.
How the new North American map would look
People protest over the election of Trump as president in Santa Ana, CaliforniaCredit: AP:Associated Press
Following shock news The Donald would be the 45th American President, Canada's immigration website was flooded with so many requests from US citizens it actually crashed.
Others took to the streets to make it clear they wanted Trump out of the White House before he's even officially become President.
Now some Americans are hoping to officially join up with their friends in the north without even moving house.
The idea for Calexit - for California to become an independent state - quickly went viral on social media after the election results were announced, with thousands of people calling for it to happen NOW.
#CalExit
I Like #WestCoastNation!
When are we Leaving?
California, Oregon & Washington say Bye Bye! Nevada U2 :)#Election2016 pic.twitter.com/oE9LNPTCUW
— Tom Hall ☘ (@TomHall) November 9, 2016
#Calexit is trending...California is the 6th largest economy in the world. I'd vote for it. We'd be great on our own. #sorryamerica
— Anika (@AllAboutAnika) November 9, 2016
Can the entire west coast just secede from the rest of the country? Let's make it happen, people! #CalExit #Election2016
— EscobarSeason (@Esco417) November 9, 2016
Now others have called for more States to join the movement and leave the US.
Those that propose the historic shift claim it is the perfect solution, as it allows Republicans to do their thing under Trump while those who object to him can pledge allegiance to Canada instead.
Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau has already promised to take in Syrian refugees, legalise marijuana and tackle climate change – pretty different to Donald Trump's take on things.
'HE'LL DO WANT HE WANTS'
Melania Trump reveals she tells off hubby Donald for Twitter rants but admits he doesn't listen
NEVER MIND THE BALLOTS...
Farage and aides dub themselves the 'Brex pistols' as they meet Trump before May
royal 'no-SHOW'
Harry 'pulled out of secret trip to visit new flame Meghan Markle in Canada after news of relationship broke'
YOU WALLIES!
Crazed socialists in tiny Belgian state of Wallonia torpedoes multi-billion pound EU-Canada trade deal
The Yes California website states: "We advocate for peaceful secession from the United States by use of an independence referendum to establish a mandate, followed by a nationwide campaign to advocate in support of a constitutional exit from the Union."
And the plan already has some high profile backers, including Silicon Valley luminaries such as Shervin Pishevar, co-founder of Hyperloop, who has announced he planned to fund a "legitimate campaign for California to become its own nation".
President Elect Donald Trump meets with Nigel Farage in New York after his election triumphCredit: PA:Press Association
He described his backing for Calexit as "the most patriotic thing I can do," adding: "We can re-enter the union after California becomes a nation. As the sixth largest economy in the world, the economic engine of the nation and provider of a large percentage of the federal budget, California carries a lot of weight."
The suggestion has been popular – although blue states which would be marooned without a Canadian border, such as Colorado and New Mexico, are reportedly alarmed at the though of being left behind.
So could the 'State Escape' actually happen?
Technically there is no specific ban on state secession in the US Constitution.
And there's even a bit of a legal loophole.
In the case of Texas v White, the Supreme Court said:
'When Texas became one of the United States, she entered into an indissoluble relation.
'The union between Texas and the other States was as complete, as perpetual, and as indissoluble as the union between the original States.
'There was no place for reconsideration or revocation, except through revolution or through consent of the States.
The key is in that last bit: 'Except through revolution or through consent of the States.'
So if enough people wanted to go their own way and staged an actual revolution there's a chance it could happen.


Original version of the game was created for the Lowrez Jam 2016.
adjusted positioning in the final cutscene.
Fun and addictive. I enjoyed the design and play through. Takes me back to good ol Mario. The colors are eye catching. The interactive environment added a good atmosphere to the game. Keep up the great work.
Thanks a lot and, of course, thanks for playing!
I look forward to playing more of your games.


A trade union leader says he is prepared to give new Labour Minister, Dion Foulkes, a chance to resolve some of the five or six outstanding industrial agreement negotiations.
Obie Ferguson, the Trade Union Congress's (TUC) president, told Tribune Business there were several outstanding industrial agreements the umbrella union was hoping to see resolved.
"The first one is the Customs and Immigration industrial agreement, the second one is Water and Sewerage industrial agreement, the third one is the Sandals matter, the fourth is the Kentucky Fried Chicken industrial agreement and you have the Air Traffic Controllers overtime issue," Mr Ferguson said. "
Those are some of the major outstanding issues, about five or six, that we hope to meet with the Minister on and try to get resolved."
Mr Ferguson added: "I think that the foundation is there to have those issues resolved. He has been very receptive to the issues that we put forward. We want to give the Minister some time to get these issues resolved.
"Some of the issues are complicated, and then some are not so complicated, but we want to work with him and give him a chance to help resolve some of these issues, some of which have been outstanding for quite some time now."


I enjoyed my guest hosting duties on the radio today and wanted to follow-up on a question from a caller. The caller wanted to know how many people were currently working and paying into Social Security and if the number were lower than in the past and, as a result, causing some of the financial woes for the program. Actually the number of workers paying in right now is the highest it has been, but what I told the caller to pay attention to was the number or workers per retiree, or beneficiary. The OASDI trustees report (available here) gives all this information, but I boiled it down to a simple graph.
The decline in workers per retiree is large and persistent. For a project in my graduate school demography I estimated Social Security would start to have issues with payouts versus revenues in 2013, so I was off by a few years. My error was not assuming a major financial crisis in 2008. I know, how could I miss that? Anyway, there were other calls about Social security some more posts about the demographics of America and implications for pensions seem to be in order so expect those soon.


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Hamas Refused to Participate in Latest Gaza Violence
The organization's refusal to participate in recent skirmishes signals a changing behavior on the part of Hamas.
March 13, 2012 August 23, 2017
Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system in operation, August 21, 2011 (IDF/Shay Vaknin)
In some of the most intense cross-border fighting since Israeli troops last entered the Gaza Strip en masse over three years ago, dozens of rockets were lobbed by Palestinian militants into Israel, with the Jewish state carrying out airstrikes on suspected terrorist facilities.
Over a span of four days, Israel hit rocket squads and weapon depots in the strip with near pinpoint accuracy. Small bands of militants retaliated with a torrent of rocket fire against communities in the south of Israel.
Remarkably, not a single Israeli civilian was killed even as one hundred and fifty crude missiles were launched from the coastal enclave.
Israel's newly installed "Iron Dome" defense system intercepted many of the missiles before they hit the ground with a nearly 90 percent success rate. Only a few projectiles hit populated areas. One landed in a schoolyard that wasn't not occupied at the time.
The fighting once again resembling a game of tit for tat that was only suspended as a result of Egyptian mediation. Although a ceasefire is now in place, the violence could easily resume if a single unauthorized mortar is launched by a small team.
The notable difference between this latest incident and similar rounds of skirmishes that have occurred since Israel undertook a crushing military offensive in Gaza over three years ago is that the former was carried out by minor Palestinian factions, including the Islamic Jihad and the Popular Resistance Committees. Hamas, which controls the territory, largely stayed in the background, both to salvage its internal strength and for the practical reason of saving itself from massive Israeli retaliation.
If there was anything that could be gleaned from Israel's 2008-2009 Caste Lead operation, it was the immutable assertion in the region and the broader international community that Hamas' military infrastructure was severely degraded in just over a month of conflict.
Hamas seems to have gotten the message, knowing full well that any follow up operation by the Israel Defense Forces would be much longer in duration and stronger in intensity. The organization today is neither capable nor unified enough as a movement to confront Israel in the way it chose to confront it in the past — with persistent mortar fire, regardless of the consequences.
This development tends to be pushed aside whenever another round of violence hits the news but it is important to bring up, if only for the lone reason of demonstrating the group's changing behavior over the past two to three years.
Yes, Hamas is still a dangerous organization in military terms and Israel still considers it to be one of its most serious security challenges. But in a matter of only a few short years, Hamas has evolved from a purely militant group to a hybrid and somewhat pragmatic organization, touring the region and trying to get on the good side of Arab leaders instead of just resorting to missile attacks.
Hamas' leaders may technically remain opposed to any formal peace settlement with Israel but they also understand that confronting the Jewish state with force would be a losing proposition for its survival at a moment when they are trying desperately to increase their popular image in the Arab world and peel off Palestinian supporters from the mainstream Fatah movement.
Having one foot in politics and another in militancy is not as easy at it sounds, especially when militant activity could potentially weaken Hamas' political credibility in the minds of world leaders.
Daniel DePetris


Do you create content to be seen as an expert in your industry?
Are you creating content to lure in employers to you in your job hunt?
Creating content: Is the most effective way to connect and grab attention in today's market, touted by leaders and expert alike.
LinkedIn is the most used platform for B2B content creation and distribution. Creating content that is useful and insightful is sought after by 60% of users, according to LinkedIn. Aiming at strategizing content to your particular industry is imperative, if you want to create awareness of yourself as an expert in your field and create those dream job opportunities.
Knowledge is one thing, but how does one come up with content?
There are two main strategies to create topics of interest.
Issues that are hot or trending are areas that you can focus on, within your target industry.
A good way to start is by using the autocomplete suggestions that come up in most popular search engines. Type in the subject, i.e. 'marketing…' and see the suggested autofill phrases, which pop up as they are the most searched terms. Try varying the sentence of phrase around for a different approach.
Search up the top companies in your industry, and see what they are talking about on social media.
Look up their Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter account, and see what is hot and popular. Often, leading companies will have their experts project expected results from the introduction of new technologies and practices.
Thought leaders and experts today often have blogs and social media platforms that have insightful information on what is the next big thing in their industry.
Be ahead by keeping up and following the leaders in your industry. Their expertise and experience give credence to what they say is important or will be in the future.
Overall, by keeping on top of what is hot and trending, and focusing on it, you will have good content topics. What is popular and important to the above parties are essentially what the consumers of content want and are consuming.
You don't have to create something groundbreaking. Simply give your target audience what they want.
What makes you excited about your industry?
For those still hunting for a job, think up specific reasons why you want to work in a particular industry. Does the reason highlight your specific take on that industry, or does it highlight your greatest strengths or skillsets?
Aim to be specific, as the more specific you are, the easier it is to create an interesting angle.
Broad topic: Training is increasing in industries.
Specifically angled topic: Training in leadership and mentorship is on the rise. Millennials, the new workforce of today are jumping ship seeking training, motivating industries to increase spending on training.
How did you start out in your niche/industry?
For those that are yet to get their first job in their industry of choice, think of top reasons why other experts and leaders chose the same industry as you.
Other questions can be divided into one big category, success.
How does success look like? What are the rewards?
Who are the most successful people in your industry? Can you think of, or give a success story? Were there big failures that lead up to success? Everyone loves a success story, so paint the path that leaders took in your industry.
Are there any personal traits or skills that lead to success in that industry? Make subjects like these personal, as stories relating to personal struggles and achievements connect with audiences on a personal level.
What are the best practices in your industry, and what tools are best used to get results? Look up the required skills, and best traits and practices to follow to be successful in your industry.
What are the top trends in your industry and emerging changes?
Aim to be relevant and on track on any breakthroughs or major changes in your industry of interest, as these are topics that will always be hot.
Here is how you create topics.
3. How then do you go about making topics for blogs or article pieces?
Firstly, make a habit of writing down your ideas on paper or your gadgets. It decreases the chance of great ideas being forgotten and gives clarity to certain topics, as writing them down cement ideas and points to further areas of inspiration and improvement.
Create habits for success. Have the best conditions possible so that you can work well. Whether it be a quiet room, or during twilight hours, let yourself work in the best environment possible.
And do this habitually, and begin to associate these things as part of your life by reinforcing it regularly.
Tip: Have a time limit, say 20 minutes to ask yourself questions like the above, and generate 20 topics.
Time limits force yourself to concentrate, but putting yourself in places or situations where you have nothing but work to do is also a huge help.
Here are some more tips to do with writing and optimising your content.
While writing up topics, be as specific as possible. Being specific gives your topic an angle that is not only interesting but insightful. Having a particular angle differentiate you from the general guides that are the majority of content available online.
You may find the topics you generated could be lined up in different ways. Three topics could be written as a three-piece funnel, in that they complement each other.
Be strategic in adding in popular search terms to your topics, to pop up in search results. Often, being found is half the battle.
Headlines: Grab the Attention of your Viewers.
The other half of the battle are headlines. Topics can often be broken into headlines easily and having a headline that grasps attention is imperative. Readers will take a few seconds to judge whether your headline is interesting enough to make the effort and click your article.
Coming up with topics to write about is just the start. Content is created and consumed in many ways, but there are a few core rules you should follow.
Creating areas of interest that is relevant to what is popular and trending and to personal experience is the formula for success.
It only takes half an hour of your time. Create these topics with the aim of being in the 'know'. You will be on the path of being recognized as an expert in your dream industry.
What sort of content do you use in your job hunt? What worked for you?
Please share your insight below in the comments.


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Rosalba Giovanna Carriera (ur. 12 stycznia 1673 (lub 5 października 1675) w Wenecji, zm. 15 kwietnia 1757 tamże) – włoska malarka okresu rokoka, miniaturzystka i pastelistka.

Była uczennicą Giuseppe Dimantiniego i Antonia Balestry. Działała we Włoszech, Francji, Austrii i Niemczech. W 1705 została przyjęta do Akademii św. Łukasza w Rzymie, w 1720 do Akademii Bolońskiej i Królewskiej Akademii Malarstwa i Rzeźby w Paryżu. Od 1703, pod wpływem swego szwagra Antonia Pellegriniego, zaczęła rysować pastelami. Od 1746 cierpiała na melancholię i przestała malować z powodu choroby oczu.

Portretowała głównie europejską arystokrację i władców, m.in. Augusta III Sasa. Malowała też alegoryczne podobizny dam weneckich np. jako pory roku.

Duże zbiory jej pastelowych miniatur znajdują się w Galerii Obrazów Starych Mistrzów w Dreźnie (ok. 70 obrazów) oraz w Ca' Rezzonico i Gallerie dell'Accademia w Wenecji.

Wybrane dzieła
 Autoportret (ok. 1746), 31 × 29 cm, Gallerie dell'Accademia, Wenecja
 Ludwik XV jako następca tronu (1720-21), 50,5 × 38,5 cm, Galeria Obrazów Starych Mistrzów w Dreźnie
 Maria Magdalena z książką (ok. 1723), 57 × 46,5 cm, Galeria Obrazów Starych Mistrzów w Dreźnie
 Młoda dama z papugą (ok. 1730), 60 × 50 cm, Art Institute, Chicago
 Młoda dziewczyna trzymająca małpkę (ok. 1721), 63 × 48 cm, Luwr, Paryż
 Poeta Pietro Metastasio (1730), 32 × 25,5 cm, Galeria Obrazów Starych Mistrzów w Dreźnie
 Portret podwójny z siostrą Nanetą (1715), 71 × 57 cm, Uffizi, Florencja
 Staruszka w czarnym gorsecie (ok. 1731), 32,5 × 26,5 cm, Galeria Obrazów Starych Mistrzów w Dreźnie
 Tancerka Barbara Campanini (ok. 1739), 56,5 × 46,5 cm, Galeria Obrazów Starych Mistrzów w Dreźnie
 Urszula Katarzyna Lubomirska (ok. 1730), 57,5 × 46 cm, Galeria Obrazów Starych Mistrzów w Dreźnie

Bibliografia

 Marion Kaminski, Wenecja. Sztuka i architektura, Koeln: Koenemenn, 2001, .
 Christine Stukenbrock, Barbara Toepper, Arcydzieła malarstwa europejskiego, Koenigswinter: h. f. ullmann, 2007. – .

Galeria

Artyści związani z Wenecją
Pasteliści
Miniaturzyści
Włoscy malarze rokokowi
Ludzie urodzeni w Wenecji
Urodzeni w XVII wieku
Zmarli w 1757


Does God Care if I'd Rather Sing Worship in My Car Than at Church?
Also, I am more comfortable worshiping in my car than in church. Why is it easier belting out my favorite worship songs in my car with the volume drowning me out than in my row amidst my church family? Am I doing it wrong?
Loud in the car or quiet in the row, He doesn't care, as long as we're there in His presence. The church activates when it leaves the building, and whether we're in our car, have buds in, or stand alongside others at a worship concert, God loves it all.
Ten Acts of Kindness during the Month of March!