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Craggy red-rock terrain, emblematic saguaro cacti, and verdant green golf courses provide a spectacular backdrop for Arizona's landscape, but the real jewel is The Grand Canyon. Carved out by the Colorado River with temple-like buttes and plunging cliffs, the Grand Canyon is nothing short of spectacular. We love taking a helicopter ride or a hot air balloon to view the Grand Canyon and its colourful Painted Desert from the sky.
Arizona has a diverse array of cities to suit any taste. Phoenix, the state's capital, offers an impressive array of golf courses and shopping. Set in the Sonoran Desert, Tucson preserves both Native American and Hispanic culture. For something a bit more upscale, head to Scottsdale, a veritable oasis in the middle of the desert. Or check out Flagstaff, the lively gateway to The Grand Canyon, for a more laid-back, college-town feel.
Home to the legendary Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Johnny Ringo, and Ike Clanton, Tombstone is more than just a Wild West tale; it is a real town with real inhabitants. The town hosts a plethora of Wild West activities, including gunfights, gold mine tours, old-time photos, and stage coach rides.
More than 300 days of sunshine every year and a choice of over 300 golf courses make Arizona one of the world's top golf destinations. Check out Scottsdale's top rated golf courses, including Troon North Golf Club's Monument, Grayhawk, and Pinnacle, or try the 18-hole Raven Golf Club in Phoenix. Tucson offers Arnold Palmer's Starr Pass or Jack Nicklaus' La Paloma.
Stretching across the states of Arizona and California and south across the border to Mexico, the Sonoran Desert is a juxtaposition of prickly saguaro cacti, red-coloured landscapes, craggy mountains, and forests. Visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which features botanical gardens, a zoo, and a natural history museum to learn about the plant and animal life that live in the region.
While the Grand Canyon National Park is undoubtedly the most famous national park, there are more than a dozen other parks and monuments throughout Arizona. Check out the forests of saguaro cacti at Saguaro National Park, the deep canyon of the Navajo's at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, the colourful volcanoes of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, or the lake at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
All travellers visiting the USA must now ensure they have obtained approval under the Visa Waiver Program before they travel. The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) is an online process run by the United States government to determine the preliminary eligibility of visitors to travel under the Visa Waiver Program, prior to their arrival to the USA.
You must visit www.cbp.gov/esta and provide basic information about yourself in order to receive authorisation, which usually takes a matter of minutes, though it is advisable to complete your application as soon as you start planning your trip, or at least three days in advance, to avoid any delays. If you don't hold a valid ESTA by the time you travel you may encounter difficulties in entering the USA. Your ESTA approval will be valid for up to two years and for multiple visits to the USA. You can be refused a Visa Waiver or entry to the USA if you have a criminal record or if you have ever made a false statement on a previous visa application.
There are no restrictions on the US Dollar, so you can exchange your UK Pounds before leaving the UK. There are typically currency exchange booths in the larger airports in the USA, but you will not find any if you are flying to or from small, rural airports.
Your best option for exchanging money is to buy US Dollars in advance, where you will generally get a better exchange rate. Once you leave the airport, it may be difficult to find places that exchange money. Alternatively, withdraw cash from cash machines, which are available at most banks. You will be able to use your credit card pretty much everywhere while on holiday in the USA.
Please note that some hotels may charge a resort fee, payable locally, please contact our destination specialists for details.
The nuances of tipping while on holiday in the USA are vastly different from in the UK. While tipping is not legally required, service jobs tend to pay poorly, therefore tips supplement these wages. In general, tips are 15 percent of the bill, while 20 percent is considered a good tip. Leaving a 10 percent tip is a sign that you were not happy with the service.
Tip bartenders one to two US Dollars per drink and tip servers 15 to 20 percent of the bill. Service is usually included in the bill for groups of six or more, so check before including any more. Taxi drivers should get about 10 to 15 percent of the fare.
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The United States of America is an astonishingly diverse country, with different weather patterns from east to west and north to south. Most of the USA is marked by contrasting seasons which generally follows the same pattern as the UK. However, the temperatures and climate depends entirely on the region. Because of these wide differences, what you pack for a holiday in the USA depends on where you are going and in which season.
Cotton T-shirts and shorts to keep you cool in the summer;
Umbrella in the rainy season particularly in the Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon and Idaho);
Jeans or trousers and jumpers in the winter;
Converter and adapter (the power supply in the USA is 120 volts at 60 hertz);
Sandals in the summer;
Mosquito repellent;
Light or heavy jacket depending on which season you are travelling in;
Hiking boots;
With its range of cultures, backgrounds, and immigrants, the USA is a mix of cultural and culinary flavours based on regionalism and diversity. The foods here vary from coast to coast, and even neighbourhood to neighbourhood. The dishes in the south-eastern states have been heavily influenced by African slaves from generations past, including barbecue, fritters, and fried chicken. In Louisiana the French influences of Creole and Cajun reign supreme. The south-western states have been influenced by Mexican cuisine, including beans, corn, chilli, and guacamole, while the west coast has developed fusion cuisine, which takes ingredients from numerous cuisines to create flavourful dishes.
The cheeseburger. Eat it traditionally, gourmet, sliders (mini burgers), Kobe (the Japanese top-range beef), or try it piled high with tomatoes, lettuce, onion, pickles, or mustard (American mustard, that is.) For a variation, add green chillies, nacho cheese, or fried onions. Top with cheese and you have your cheeseburger. The classic American food.
New England Clam Chowder
Originally thought to have been passed along by French fishermen in colonial times, this classic American soup is so much more than just a soup. Thick and aromatic, New England clam chowder has layered flavours atop a meaty foundation. There are, of course, many variations, but the original New England clam chowder is creamy with potatoes and onion and packed with the quahog clam, which gives the chowder a briny kick.
Meatloaf is what it says on the tin—a loaf of meat. A traditional meatloaf is made by mixing a lump of mince with bread crumbs, an egg, onion, a splash of milk, and seasonings like oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika. It is then patted into a bread tin and baked for about an hour. It tastes like a gourmet hamburger, but without the bun.
Chilli con Carne
Chilli con carne is a spicy, stew-like dish popular in the south-western states of the USA. In fact, it is the official dish of Texas. The ingredients generally include some type of meat, thus the Spanish words con carne (with meat), chilli peppers, onions, tomatoes, beans, and spices such as cumin, chilli powder, salt, pepper, and strangely enough, chocolate, which adds a gentle richness to this slow-cooked dish. The chilli is served with soured cream, guacamole, and sometimes rice.
A much revered tradition in the USA, the eating of S'mores evokes childhood vacations and carefree camping. While it takes a lot of work, the reward is enough to make it worth it. Roast a marshmallow over an open campfire, squish it between two graham crackers (similar to a digestive, but not as dense), and add a few squares of chocolate.
While street food is not particularly common in the USA, there is certainly a rising prevalence of food trucks across many metro areas. Street food ranges from tacos to hot dogs, falafel to crème brûlée. Be careful to only order street food from vendors whose food is clean and fresh, as well as cooked right in front of you.
New York Hot Dogs
New York is known as much for its haute cuisine as its street foods, the humble hot dog being chief of these. Various stands are scattered around the city streets, all of which boast the best dogs around. Top yours with ketchup, American mustard, and mayonnaise or even add chilli, cheese, or jalapeños for a mouth-watering kick.
Corn Dogs
Corn dogs are a tasty twist on the classic hot dog. Invented at a Texas State Fair by an industrious hot dog vendor, a corn dog is basically a hot dog dipped in corn meal and fried.
Reuben Sandwich
The Reuben is another New York classic. It is a fully-loaded sandwich made on Rye bread, piled high with corned beef or pastrami, and topped with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.
Philly Cheesesteak
Made famous in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, the Philly Cheesesteak is an amalgamation of steak, onion, and green peppers, all slathered in cheese. The trick to the flavour, apparently, is to find the cheapest, fattiest steak possible in order to get the proper taste.
Chicago-Style Pizza
Deep, thick, saucy, loaded with cheese—the Chicago-Style Pizza is an iconic slice of Chicago. Sold at street vendors, in fast food chains, as well as in restaurants, this is a Midwestern classic.
Prices in the USA vary widely, from rural to city, coast to coast. A takeaway meal in the larger cities may cost six to 10 US Dollars, while in the rural areas you will probably only pay three to five US Dollars. A sandwich costs about five to seven US Dollars, but can go up or down depending on where you get it. A one-litre bottle of water costs about 75 cents in the rural areas, while it may cost one to two US Dollars in the cities. A bottle of wine from a supermarket can cost as little as three US Dollars or go up to 15 US Dollars for a low-end bottle in the cities.
Since the people of the USA are from such a rich and varied background, there is no official national dress. Similar to the UK, people in the USA typically wear suits to work and jeans and T-shirts at the weekend. Overall, the East Coast is more dressy for evening wear, while the West Coast style is very relaxed, influenced by surfing and beach lifestyle. Alaskans dress for the cold climate, wearing slippers, parkas, hats, gloves, and clothing made from the fur and hides of animals they hunt.
With such a rich mosaic of people and backgrounds, the customs and traditions of the USA vary greatly from region to region. Many people are very patriotic and nationalistic, and this pride is evident in their many rituals like the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and the celebration of Independence Day (4th of July). Like every country, the USA has its own set of social customs and traditions. Most of these are ruled by politeness and consideration for others.
Customs in the USA include:
• Americans drive on the right-hand side of the road.
• Tipping 15 to 20 percent is considered almost obligatory.
• Americans generally dislike formality or social deference due to age or position. When being introduced to someone new, follow the cue of the person performing the introduction.
• While the USA generally practices a relaxed dress code, different regions vary vastly. In New England it is customary to dress conservatively. On the east coast, casual wear is acceptable for the beach, but not for restaurants. The south and west are more relaxed overall, generally wearing jeans and nice shirts, even for some upscale restaurants.
• You may notice that most Americans do not eat holding both their knife and fork. They usually eat everything with their fork in their right hand, only picking up the knife to cut their food into pieces before putting it down again.
The wildlife in the USA is rich and varied, with a vast array of wild animal species spanning chattering forests, sweeping coasts, and stunning mountain peaks. Many animals are situated around the USA's 58 national parks, but there are many more living outside of these parks. See brown bears in the rivers of Alaska, elephant seals along the coast of California, bison on the plains of Montana, and alligators and crocodiles in the swamps of Florida. The national bird is the bald eagle, which soars above densely packed forests, while America's biggest cat species, the mountain lion, prowls out west in the expansive state of Texas.
Rocky Mountain National Park
The rugged peaks of Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park are home to numerous wild animals that the USA is known for, including bighorn sheep, bobcats, mountain lions, and black bears. Drive Trail Ridge Road to see wildlife like squirrels, deer, and elk, as well as birds like Clark's nutcrackers, mountain bluebirds, and golden eagles, or head for Coyote Valley Trail, a mile-long loop that circles the Colorado River in Kawuneeche Valley, to see elk, moose, and coyotes.
Bear Watching
Black bears are the largest protected animal in the eastern United States. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling Tennessee and North Carolina, is their home. Small(ish) and fuzzy, they are a bit more tolerant of humans than their grizzly cousins. Out west you can watch brown bears snatch salmon from waterfalls at Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. The grizzly bear, a subspecies of brown bear, generally lives in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) and the Rocky Mountains.
Mountain Lion Viewing
Called the cougar, panther, or puma depending on location, the magnificent mountain lion differs from its African cousins in that it has no mane and no loud roar. Mountain Lions roam free in Big Bend National Park, Texas, as well as the Chihuahuan Desert and the Chisos Mountains, where they have been known to follow hiking trails at dawn and dusk.
Everglades Alligators and Crocodiles
You can find alligators and crocodiles living side-by-side in the Everglades National Park, Florida. Incidentally, these subtropic wetlands are the only place in the world that this happens. To tell the difference, check its snout. If it has a broad one, it is an alligator; if it has a narrow one with an exposed fourth tooth, it is a crocodile. You will see alligators sunning themselves along the Anhinga Trail in the Royal Palm area along the Shark Valley loop. Crocodiles chill in the saltwater of the Flamingo area, at the southern tip of the park near Florida Bay.


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Lumia 1030 leaks: bigger body, 50-megapixel camera
There's nothing like a Lumia to get your brain excited about massive smartphone-based camera technology. This morning we're getting a look at the successor to the Lumia 1020. Nokia's first Windows Phone with a massive camera at its back, the Nokia Lumia 1020 was originally released with a 41-megapixel sensor. This new Lumia 1030 is said to run with a 50-megapixel sensor, taking the biggest photos any smartphone will have taken yet. By a large margin. And only really beating Nokia's previous release - now made by the same crew, but owned by Microsoft instead.

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Arrived to the grounds shortly after noon, in time to catch twenty minutes of Fleet Foxes' broadcasting live on KEXP. These days, with the possibility of being heard all around the world, I only hope that someone heard what we did, something that was golden rich with purity and truth. Songwriter Robin Pecknold has a voice of pure honey, a bold cure-all that naturally occurs. Fleet Foxes are one of those bands should have everything that Neil Young, Coldplay, and David Crosby have achieved – the respect of such impeccable song craft that moves and touches you. I've heard that they're in the talks with a record label, and are recording their forthcoming debut with NW indie mastermind, Phil Ek. Their new material is really, really good. I can't wait to hear more when they play at 6:15 at the Sky Church.
Over to Yeti at the Literary Arts Stage, where I had one of the most endearing and sentimental experiences as a writer. Yeti is the Portland based zine published by Mike McGonigal and the time used during their block was as diverse as its pages content. I walked in while a woman, whose name I missed (playwright Stacey Levine, maybe?) She read an eloquent, yet troubling and conflicted account of a woman frustrated by her grandmother. Next up was Spencer Moody, Triumph of Lethargy member, who came out with a child-size acoustic guitar and played an somber, Arab Strap-ish song alongside nimble guitarist Tennessee Rose and then noticeably shaking while reading two pieces of short fiction. Afterward, an afro-sporting, soon-to-be fourth-grader named Joshua Lindenmayer came out and sat down next to Moody to do an interview. Throughout the awkward, obviously first interview Joshua has ever done, he fiddled with the mic and shuffled his chair all around and asked things like "What band are you in?" "What's your favorite band name?" "If you had an island, what would you name it?" and "What is your favorite question I have asked you today?" in between a lot of "umm's" before turning the asking Moody to interview him. This kind of stuff isn't scripted. I remember my first interview vividly, and I think I will remember this kid's for a long time too.
Caught Joss Stone just as her backing band was wrapping up their James Brown-inspired instrumental soul build-up, and she emerged as the first performer at Memorial Stadium today. The place was noticeably more crowded than Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's opening slot yesterday, but Stone worked the crowd like a baby-faced professional, totally in tune with her seasoned seven-piece band and three back-up singers, strutting and working the stage with a soulful, even sexy swagger.
Had to leave to catch Portland hip hop MC/DJ Ohmega Watts, who brought the golden age of hip hop out of hibernation for the people- a block party lemonade and grill feeling set with a lot of typical hip hop posturing and respect-seeking unity. Nothing new, but still right for the mind and attitude of the weekend.
Bounced to the Blakes, whose simple, catchy sound had all the right ingredients to be the next big thing (as much as I hate that phrase) and the reception to their first ever Bumbershoot performance was huge. Autograph sessions afterward? Awesome!
Cooled down with Night Canopy in the desolate north west quadrant of Seattle Center. Amy Blaschke reminds me both of Dusty Springfield and Stevie Nicks. By the time she played solo to close off her set, I was already under her spell.
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Before athletes such as Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, golfer Tiger Woods and tennis player Andy Roddick went pro, they debuted in "Faces in the Crowd," a section of Sports Illustrated magazine that recognizes high school talent.
After being featured in the magazine's July 23 edition, Uniontown- area native and track and field all-star Breehana Jacobs can now add "nationwide recognition" to her extensive list of sports achievements.
The 18-year-old Laurel Highlands Senior High School graduate said she first became interested in running track after attending a fifth- grade track meet.
"It was just a small event that all of the schools in the area participated in," Jacobs said. "But after I ran in it, people told me that I should run track when I got to junior high. So I did. I started when I was in eighth grade and still run today."
In her first track meet as a high school freshman, Jacobs said she placed eighth, but from her sophomore year on, she has finished in first or second place in every race.
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WEST POINT, N.Y. (June 14, 2012) -- Throughout the year there are several holidays that recognize the service of military members, but only one day that's all about the Army. The West Point community gathered June 14 at Buffalo Soldier Field to celebrate the Army's 237th birthday.
Hosted by the West Point Army Community Service, it was described by Monica Orecchio, event coordinator and Relocation Readiness program manager, as an occasion for West Point Soldiers and their families to enjoy some time together for food, fun and friendship.
"Really what we wanted to do was organize an event for our Soldiers to come out with their families and friends and have a fun time," Orecchio, an Army spouse of 24 years, said. "It's a day for us to celebrate because this is our way of life and this is our Army. It's who we are."
Maj. Scott McGrath, from the Department of Military Instruction, couldn't attend because of the work he's doing in preparation for Cadet Basic Training this summer. That didn't stop his family--wife Lisa, son Maximus, and daughter Maci--dressed in patriotic red, white and blue, from enjoying the afternoon.
Lisa said occasions like the Army Birthday and Flag Day remind her of family members, past and present, who served their country.
"It makes me think of all of our family's sacrifices. Not just my husband, but my grandparents who served through the Korean War and World War II. A lot of people don't think of all the luxuries they have today that people didn't have back then," Lisa said.
After releasing her kids to the bounce house and the kite-decorating booth, she made a point to hug a nearby ACS staff member, who she's become quite familiar with at West Point.
"I love them all. I couldn't survive in the military without Army Community Service…truly," Lisa said. "At every duty station I've been to--and my husband had deployed last year--they really embrace family members of deployed Soldiers and do such an amazing job of supporting us. I truly didn't feel alone."
The event included plenty of activities for family members such as kite-flying, soccer, arts and crafts and a picnic lunch hot off the grill. At the arts and crafts tent, children could decorate their kites, get a removable tattoo and Frisbee and even make a gift for Father's Day. ACS also operated a kooky costume booth for family members to dress in costumes for photos which will appear on its Flickr site.
Soldiers assigned to the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, from Fort Polk, La., took some time off from their mission to enjoy a little soccer and lunch during the Army Birthday Celebration. The squadron is at West Point to assist with Cadet Summer Training and Private 1st Class Matthew Kirmssee and Private Dakota Anglin agreed that any opportunity to relax is good for Soldiers.
Some of the youngest members of the West Point community celebrated the Army's Birthday at the Stony Lonesome Child Development Center. Approximately 60 kids were treated to a reading of the book "Happy Birthday U.S. Army" outside the CDC, narrated by Garrison Commander Col. Mike Tarsa. The area was decorated in patriotic arts and crafts they made for the occasion. They also sang "Happy Birthday" and a few other tunes in honor of the U.S. Army.
The West Point Band will close out the celebration at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with a performance at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. Following the "American Overture for Band" by J.W. Jenkins, the Concert Band will perform "Army Strong."
They will close out their portion of the concert with "American Salute," a work by famous composer Morton Gould. It is based on the familiar tune "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." The Hellcats will then take the stage to perform alongside the Concert Band, as well as present a drum and bugle segment. The concert will then close with the Streamer Ceremony, during which the Concert Band will play as battle streamers are attached to the Army flag.


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The only infallible rule we know is, that the man who is always talking about being a gentleman never is one.Robert Smith Surtees
Share whatever it is you're ashamed about. You may think you can hide your shame by not talking about it, but in reality, it's your shame that's hiding you.Adam Appleson
"If you've got the truth you can demonstrate it. Talking doesn't prove it."Robert A. Heinlein
It's silly talking about how many years we will have to spend in the jungles of Vietnam when we could pave the whole country and put parking stripes on it and still be home for Christmas.Ronald Reagan
It is my custom to keep on talking until I get the audience cowedMark Twain
We are sick with fascination for the useful tools of names and numbers, of symbols, signs, conceptions and ideas. Meditation is therefore the art of suspending verbal and symbolic thinking for a time, somewhat as a courteous audience will stop talking when a concert is about to beginAlan Watts
When [actors] are talking, they are servants of the dramatist. It is what they can show the audience when they are not talking that reveals the fine actor.Cedric Hardwicke
Girls are losing their virginity at 15, 16. I'm not promoting that. But my†songs†are talking... about me becoming a manChris Brown†
I will not go down to posterity talking bad grammar.Benjamin Disraeli
If you know wilderness in the way that you know love, you would be unwilling to let it go. We are talking about the body of the beloved, not real estate.Terry Tempest Williams
In an interconnected world, the defeat of international terrorism – and most importantly, the prevention of these terrorist organizations from obtaining weapons of mass destruction -- will require the cooperation of many nations. We must always reserve the right to strike unilaterally at terrorists wherever they may exist. But we should know that our success in doing so is enhanced by engaging our allies so that we receive the crucial diplomatic, military, intelligence, and financial support that can lighten our load and add legitimacy to our actions. This means talking to our friends and, at times, even our enemies.BARACK OBAMA
I was happy but happy is an adult world. You don't have to ask a child about happy, you see it. They are or they are not Adults talk about being happy because largely they are not. Talking about it is the same as trying to catch the wind. Much easier to let it blow all over you. This is where I disagree with the philosophers. They talk about passionate things but there is no passion in them. Never talk happiness with a philosopherJeanette Winterson
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I am not sure what is wrong but he was great on the two flights here and to be honest an all around pretty easy baby . However, Yesterday and today he is only happy if we are in the room . He literally flips out when I put him in the stroller or for a meal, which is very out of character for him. At home he gets excited for the stroller or car seat. We have the rest of the week here and I am not sure what to do for him. We have brought all new toys from his birthday and downloaded hos favorite shows . Anyone have this happen? I feel bad we chose a family friendly place so he would enjoy it as well and he is miserable
My LO is just loving vacation!!!
Posted 07/09/2013
Posted 07/09/2013
Maybe he's stressed about being in an unfamilar place & having his routine switched around.
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Thanks merry i was thinking that, i have been keeping hos same nap schedule but be wakes up and looks around and just cries.
Posted 07/09/2013
Yeah that's probably what it is - just that he is out of his usual environment. Hopefully, it will get better for you so you guys can enjoy your vacation!! good luck! :)
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Thanks, i just feel so bad for him . We are here with his 7 month old cousin who is having the best time and they usually play so well together. I need to find something to make it better
Posted 07/09/2013
I don't suppose u ever babywore/wear? Like a sling or idk what those other ones people have (having a hard time remembering the name) or something? We never travel without it, lo gets more clingy in unfamiliar places, worse the older she gets, she only naps in the sling when we go out of town, but once asleep I can transfer her to her bed/carseat/stroller (she's heavy)
Hope ur lo can adjust and u guys can enjoy the rest of ur vacation
Hope ur lo can adjust and u guys can enjoy the rest of ur vacation
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Thank you bcat, i tried when he was younger i bought a bjorn but he just was never that baby he preferred to fall asleep alone. Night he is going right to sleep in the pack n play it is just daytime i cant figure out
Posted 07/10/2013
Sounds like he is just overwhelmed with everything being so different. And I'm sure he can sense your anxiety by now since you want him to have a good time and feel bad for him. Maybe give him a good long stretch in the room, like a morning or afternoon, until he seems to get bored and then see how he reacts to you going to the stroller with him, or carry him out.
I'm sorry, I know that's stressful. We will be facing the same thing shortly.
I'm sorry, I know that's stressful. We will be facing the same thing shortly.
Posted 07/10/2013
That's the same exact thing my lo does when we go out of town, and like pp said he can probably sense your worry over it, so if wearing him for a short stretch isn't able to happen, just try hard to relax and the way I usually view it (now I'm this way even when we are at home....sheesh today is a great example she took a 2hour nap at 5pm, went to bed only an hour late) I see it as if she's tired shell sleep if she won't sleep I don't worry, ans just put her to bed early instead, but 99% of the time wearing her for 5-10mins either puts her to sleep or relaxes her enough she can sleep :)
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***I should add she never ever falls asleep on me, but will fall asleep on my mom always, and usually her daddy, but I think only once in her life she fell asleep while I was holding her :)
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Photo of my daughter walking in the snow at Memorial Park, New Kensington, Pennsylvania after the big snow event that blanked the the Northeastern United States. This snow set records for Western Pennsylvania during the month of February topping 40"
Nicely shows the amount of white stuff.
to cold for my >.<
nice photo, one day I wish travel to a country that have snow to see it in person
nice photo, one day I wish travel to a country that have snow to see it in person
Thanks! You get used to the cold, sometimes it's actually refreshing. We experience the 4 seasons here in Western Pennsylvania, so there is always a good variety of weather here, just when you get used to one season, it changes. I'd have to say my favorite time of the year is Autumn with the changing of the leaves, but Winter surely does have it's moments.
WOW! GREAT Shot! Reminds this old man of the BLIZZARD of 1978 here in MICHIGAN!
That's the stuff Christmas cards are made of. What a view!
Thanks Biek! It was a great day for taking snow pictures, but shoveling snow earlier that day did a number on my lower back. It tough getting old.
What Winter Wonderland means to me is: I wonder what in the *** *** ************ am I doing in a place that has winter?!
I wish I could enjoy snow; it looks fantastic in that photo.
I wish I could enjoy snow; it looks fantastic in that photo.
Believe me I know what you mean. It sure is pretty to look at and I don't mind driving in it with my Jeep as long as there isn't any ice, but shoveling snow everyday gets old real fast.
Thanks, I glad you like the photo!
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Six-time Oscar nominated, Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award winning actress Glenn Close will be honored with the AGA Leadership Award for her philanthropic endeavors at the second annual American Giving Awards (AGAs) presented by Chase. Hosted by Joel McHale (NBC's "Community," "The Soup"), the AGAs will air on Saturday, December 8 ( 8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121203/NY22657 )"We are proud to present Glenn Close with the AGA Leadership Award," said Peter L. Scher, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Responsibility, JPMorgan Chase. "Glenn's continuous generosity and her commitment to raising awareness for mental illness have shown that in addition to being a remarkable actress, she is also an extraordinary advocate." In 2009, Glenn Close -- with the blessing of her sister Jessie, who lives with bipolar disorder and her nephew, Calen, who lives with schizoaffective disorder -- co-founded BringChange2Mind, a not for profit organization committed to ending the stigma, and prejudice around mental illness. The Close family had learned that stigma can be as devastating as the diseases themselves. The evolution of this movement began when Jessie asked Glenn to use her celebrity to focus on the stigma. It grew out of Glenn's first-hand observations of Jessie's and Calen's struggles with their illnesses and their brave journey to recovery. It was further informed by Close's subsequent volunteer work at Fountain House, a globally-acclaimed, New York based, clubhouse model program that provides people with mental illness critical access to education, employment and community. BringChange2Mind was created with The Balanced Mind Foundation, Fountain House, Garen and Shari Staglin of IMHRO (International Mental Health Research Organization), and has the support of the major mental health organizations in this country. BringChange2Mind partners with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on a national walk series called NAMIWalks, which had 40 BringChange2Mind teams across the country raising awareness about anti-stigma messaging and raising funds for local mental health services earlier this year. In October 2009, BringChange2Mind created a national anti-stigma public service campaign. Its powerful, signature PSA is raising awareness about mental illness and has, to date, reached nearly one billion media impressions. The PSA was directed by Ron Howard and John Mayer lent his song "Say" to the cause. Not only were Glenn, Jessie and Calen in the PSA, but they were joined by Jessie's daughter, Mattie and Glenn's daughter, Annie -- demonstrating their belief that mental illness is "a family affair." BringChange2Mind continues to develop a vital and effective global grassroots community of people affected by mental illness, who have the courage to tell their stories without fear or shame, supported by their families and loved ones. Close and members of her family are actively involved in the BringChange2Mind challenge of addressing the prejudice and stigma around mental illness where it can be found -- in all of us. During the broadcast produced by dick clark productions and Intersport, Colbie Caillat will join performers Darius Rucker and Lifehouse with Natasha Bedingfield by taking the stage to lend their voices to honor the local heroes from each AGA finalist. 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Hi guys,
After a delayed release of this lens Lenstip has published the full test and has the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 constant as it's nearest comparison lens.
Strangely LensTip's review of the Sigma 10-20 F4/5.6 version did not produce good edge performance which was not the findings of many other testers.
The Samyang? a little disappointing maybe!
Here's the link; http://www.lenstip.com/index.php?test=obiektywu&test_ob=407
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"Hate" is subjective, when projected on others. It's become a childish buzz word of the Left, whose "first ever" is currently engaging in obstruction of justice and abuse of power.
'HATE IS SUBJECTIVE' states the biggest racist on the board. how pathetic.
"Hate" is too tame a word for softy's feelings towards "Jake".


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NYPD: No NYC skyscraper stunt for Wallenda
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's top police officer says Nik Wallenda's hope of tightrope walking between the city's most famous skyscrapers just isn't going to fly.
NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly was asked on Monday about the possibility of Wallenda, a member of the famous "Flying Wallendas" circus family, walking a tightrope between the Chrysler and Empire State buildings.
The daredevil completed a walk over a gorge near the Grand Canyon on Sunday, walked over Niagara Falls a year ago, and was eyeing New York City for his next death-defying attempt.
"I would say no," Kelly said. "I think it's dangerous. He walked across the Grand Canyon, and obviously there's water at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Here, there's thousands of New Yorkers who certainly could be put at risk. So I don't think it would be wise in this city."
Wallenda walked a quarter mile Sunday without a safety net or harness, 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River Gorge. The 22-minute walk on a 2-inch cable was watched by people all over the world on television and computer.
Wallenda, 34, is a seventh-generation high-wire artist from a family with generations of experience with high-profile, high-risk stunts. He grew up performing with his family and dreamed of crossing the Grand Canyon since he was a teenager. Sunday's stunt took place a year after he traversed Niagara Falls earning a seventh Guinness world record.
Wallenda's great-grandfather, Karl Wallenda, fell during a performance in Puerto Rico and died at the age of 73. Several other family members, including a cousin and an uncle, have perished while performing wire walking stunts.
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We're currently dealing with this ourselves. On Friday night, we used the Magic Merlin suit for the first time. LO was awake every 2 hours for his paci. But the last 2 nights have been better, he only woke 1-2 times for the paci (he still also eats once a night). We're still swaddling for naps but we'll probably start using the suit this weekend for naps. He's in daycare, though, so I'll have to buy a 2nd suit :-( I'm not ready to ditch the paci yet, though. I can't handle the idea of him screaming in the middle of the night for god knows how long. We both work full time so I need my sleep too much right now.
Me (34) + DH (35)- May 2006
DS- Feb 2014
MMC @ 9w/D&C- April 2016
I weaned my LO off, when she was 3 months, but she helped mostly...lolol, by the middle of the night when i woke up to check on her, she had already wiggled her way out of it. She hated having her arms stuck in the swaddle. so we gradually would only swaddle her from the chest down and left her arms out....to the point where she no longer needed it. now at 4 months she sleeps through the night, but wakes up...every now and again for a bottle and goes right back to sleep.


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Article: Predicting XAFS scattering path cumulants and XAFS spectra for metals (Cu, Ni, Fe, Ti, Au) using molecular dynamics simulations[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The ability of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to support the analysis of X-ray absorption fine-structure (XAFS) data for metals is evaluated. The low-order cumulants (ΔR, σ(2), C3) for XAFS scattering paths are calculated for the metals Cu, Ni, Fe, Ti and Au at 300 K using 28 interatomic potentials of the embedded-atom method type. The MD cumulant predictions were evaluated within a cumulant expansion XAFS fitting model, using global (path-independent) scaling factors. Direct simulations of the corresponding XAFS spectra, χ(R), are also performed using MD configurational data in combination with the FEFF ab initio code. The cumulant scaling parameters compensate for differences between the real and effective scattering path distributions, and for any errors that might exist in the MD predictions and in the experimental data. The fitted value of ΔR is susceptible to experimental errors and inadvertent lattice thermal expansion in the simulation crystallites. The unadjusted predictions of σ(2) vary in accuracy, but do not show a consistent bias for any metal except Au, for which all potentials overestimate σ(2). The unadjusted C3 predictions produced by different potentials display only order-of-magnitude consistency. The accuracy of direct simulations of χ(R) for a given metal varies among the different potentials. For each of the metals Cu, Ni, Fe and Ti, one or more of the tested potentials was found to provide a reasonable simulation of χ(R). However, none of the potentials tested for Au was sufficiently accurate for this purpose.
Article: An Investigation of 1:1 Adducts of Gallium Trihalides with Triarylphosphines by Solid-State 69/71Ga and 31PNMR Spectroscopy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Several 1:1 adducts of gallium trihalides with triarylphosphines, X(3) Ga(PR(3) ) (X=Cl, Br, and I; PR(3) =triarylphosphine ligand), were investigated by using solid-state (69/71) Ga and (31) P NMR spectroscopy at different magnetic-field strengths. The (69/71) Ga nuclear quadrupolar coupling parameters, as well as the gallium and phosphorus magnetic shielding tensors, were determined. The magnitude of the (71) Ga quadrupolar coupling constants (C(Q) ((71) Ga)) range from approximately 0.9 to 11.0 MHz. The spans of the gallium magnetic shielding tensors for these complexes, δ(11) -δ(33) , range from approximately 30 to 380 ppm; those determined for phosphorus range from 10 to 40 ppm. For any given phosphine ligand, the gallium nuclei are most shielded for X=I and least shielded for X=Cl, a trend previously observed for In(III) -phosphine complexes. This experimental trend, attributed to spin-orbit effects of the halogen ligands, is reproduced by DFT calculations. The signs of C(Q) ((69/71) Ga) for some of the adducts were determined from the analysis of the (31) P NMR spectra acquired with magic angle spinning (MAS). The (1) J((69/71) Ga,(31) P) and ΔJ((69/71) Ga, (31) P) values, as well as their signs, were also determined; values of (1) J((71) Ga,(31) P) range from approximately 380 to 1590 Hz. Values of (1) J((69/71) Ga,(31) P) and ΔJ((69/71) Ga,(31) P) calculated by using DFT have comparable magnitudes and generally reproduce experimental trends. Both the Fermi-contact and spin-dipolar Fermi-contact mechanisms make important contributions to the (1) J((69/71) Ga,(31) P) tensors. The (31) P NMR spectra of several adducts in solution, obtained as a function of temperature, are contrasted with those obtained in the solid state. Finally, to complement the analysis of NMR spectra for these adducts, single-crystal X-ray diffraction data for Br(3) Ga[P(p-Anis)(3) ] and I(3) Ga[P(p-Anis)(3) ] were obtained.
Article: X-ray photoelectron and absorption spectroscopy of mixed lanthanum copper oxychalcogenides LaCuOSe1−xTex (0 ≤ x ≤ 1)[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The complete oxychalcogenide solid solution LaCuOSe1−xTex (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) was examined by X-ray photoelectron and X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy. Whereas the La 3d, Cu 2p and most of the chalcogen (Ch) core-line peaks are invariant, the O 1s binding energies (BE) show shifts (up to 0.35 eV) with increasing substitution of Se by Te that reflect the competing effects of the charges of neighbouring La atoms and more distant Ch atoms, if the charge potential model is applied. This observation supports the occurrence of interlayer La–Ch interactions between the [LaO] and [CuCh] layers in LaCuOCh. The Se 3d BEs show smaller shifts (up to 0.15 eV) that indicate the development of more negative charge on the Se atoms with increasing x. The Cu K-edge and Se K-edge spectra reveal subtle absorption edge energy and intensity changes that can be explained by the evolution of Cu-to-Ch charge transfer within the [CuCh] layers.
Article: Modelling the directional and energy dependence of 5–10 keV Ar + ion-induced secondary electron yields from Cu crystals[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The primary ion directional effects observed in secondary electron yields induced by ion bombardment [5keV Ar+→Cu(100)] are simulated using a semi-empirical molecular dynamics model. The directional effects are presumed to arise from inelastic energy transfers that take place in close binary atomic encounters. The latter are estimated using the Oen-Robinson model, in combination with a critical apsidal distance (Rc). The connection between the measured kinetic electron emission (KEE) yields (γKEE) and the predicted inelastic energy loss in a binary atomic collision (ΔEi) is established through a semi-empirical fitting procedure involving Rc and other parameters in the following model: γe=γ0+γKEE=γ0+〈ΔEi(z)exp(−z/λ)〉, where z is the collision depth. The directional effects are best reproduced by fitting the model to Ar–Cu inelastic collisions for two azimuthal incident directions: Rc is estimated to be 0.47±0.03Å; the parameter, λ (an effective electron attenuation length), is estimated to be 18±2Å. The same model also describes the γKEE energy dependence for 5–10keV Ar+ normally incident on low-index Cu crystal targets [Phys. Rev. 129 (1963) 2409]. The spatial and temporal distributions of the hard collisions that initiate KEE are discussed on the basis of the model.
Article: Electronic structure of lanthanum copper oxychalcogenides LaCuO Ch ( Ch=S, Se, Te) by X-ray photoelectron and absorption spectroscopy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES) have been applied to examine the electronic structures of lanthanum copper oxychalcogenides LaCuOCh (Ch=S, Se, Te), whose structure has been conventionally viewed as consisting of nominally isolated [LaO] and [CuCh] layers. However, there is evidence for weak La–Ch interactions between these layers, as seen in small changes in the satellite intensity of the La 3d XPS spectra as the chalcogen is changed and as supported by band structure calculations. The O 1s and Cu 2p XPS spectra are insensitive to chalcogen substitution. Lineshapes in the Cu 2p XPS spectra and fine-structure in the Cu L- and M-edge XANES spectra support the presence of Cu+ species. The Ch XPS spectra show negative BE shifts relative to the elemental chalcogen, indicative of anionic species; these shifts correlate well with greater difference in electronegativity between the Cu and Ch atoms, provided that an intermediate electronegativity is chosen for Se.
Article: Actinide Metals with Multiple Bonds to Carbon: Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of U(IV) and Th(IV) Bis(iminophosphorano)methandiide Pincer Carbene Complexes[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Treatment of ThCl(4)(DME)(2) or UCl(4) with 1 equiv of dilithiumbis(iminophosphorano) methandiide, [Li(2)C(Ph(2)P═NSiMe(3))(2)] (1), afforded the chloro actinide carbene complexes [Cl(2)M(C(Ph(2)P═NSiMe(3))(2))] (2 (M = Th) and 3 (M = U)) in situ. Stable PCP metal-carbene complexes [Cp(2)Th(C(Ph(2)P═NSiMe(3))(2))] (4), [Cp(2)U(C(Ph(2)P═NSiMe(3))(2))] (5), [TpTh(C(Ph(2)P═NSiMe(3))(2))Cl] (6), and [TpU(C(Ph(2)P═NSiMe(3))(2))Cl] (7) were generated from 2 or 3 by further reaction with 2 equiv of thallium(I) cyclopentadienide (CpTl) in THF to yield 4 or 5 or with 1 equiv of potassium hydrotris(pyrazol-1-yl) borate (TpK) also in THF to give 6 or 7, respectively. The derivative complexes were isolated, and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. All of these U (or Th)-carbene complexes (4-7) possess a very short M (Th or U)═carbene bond with evidence for multiple bond character. Gaussian 03 DFT calculations indicate that the M═C double bond is constructed by interaction of the 5f and 6d orbitals of the actinide metal with carbene 2p orbitals of both π and σ character. Complex 3 reacted with acetonitrile or benzonitrile to cyclo-add C≡N to the U═carbon double bond, thereby forming a new C-C bond in a new chelated quadridentate ligand in the bridged dimetallic complexes (9 and 10). A single carbon-U bond is retained. The newly coordinated uranium complex dimerizes with one equivalent of unconverted 3 using two chlorides and the newly formed imine derived from the nitrile as three connecting bridges. In addition, a new crystal structure of [CpUCl(3)(THF)(2)] (8) was determined by X-ray diffraction.
Article: ChemInform Abstract: Crystal and Electronic Structures of CaAl2Si2-Type Rare-Earth Copper Zinc Phosphides LnCuZnP2 (Ln: Pr, Nd, Gd—Tm, Lu).[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The title compounds are prepared from stoichiometric mixtures of the elements (900 °C, 7 d) and characterized by powder XRD, XPS, magnetic measurements, and TB-LMTO band structure calculations.
Article: Synthesis and characterization of phosphinimine-substituted trifluoro- or trichloro-p-benzoquinones and their cationic Rh(I) complexes. The crystal and molecular structure of 3,5,6-trichloro-2-(triphenylphosphinimino)-p-benzoquinone[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Reaction of tetrafluoro- or tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone with silylated phosphoranimines R2R′P=NSiMe3 (R = Ph, Me) yields very highly colored monosubstituted derivatives of the p-quinone that act as two-electron acceptors showing clean, reversible CV traces. The molar absorptivity values are typical of dyes. These ligands also form chelate complexes with Rh(I) precursors using the quinone oxygen and the imine nitrogen donor sites. One of the quinone derivatives, 3,5,6-trichloro-2-(triphenylphosphinimino)-p-benzoquinone, has been structurally characterized. The iminated quinone shows a normal P=N bond length (1.597(2) Å) and P-N-C angle (P-N-C(3) 132.7(2)°). The N—C(3) bond, 1.327(3) Å, is a little shorter as is expected for the establishment of a conjugated structure between the phosphinimine substituent and the quinone ring. Some steric crowding pushes the Cl and N substituents on the quinone ring out of the plane of the ring. Key words: quinones, phosphinimines, fluorine, chlorine, rhodium.
Article: Preparation and properties of rhodium(I) and iridium(I) diolefin complexes of heterodifunctional phosphorus–imine chelating ligands and a related iminophosphine. 103Rh NMR parameters of the rhodium complexes obtained via indirect two-dimensional 31P, 103Rh{1H} NMR spectroscopy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Treatment of [M(cod)Cl]2 (M = Rh, Ir) with iminophosphoranophosphine ligands of the type Ph2PQP(Ph2)=NSiMe3 (Q = CH2, CH2CH2, 1,2-C6H4) afforded the new metallacycles through elimination of Me3SiCl, ultimately "anchoring" the ligand to the metal through a metal–nitrogen σ bond. The phosphine functionality completes the chelate. Cationic complexes of the type [M(cod)L2]+PF6− (M = Rh or Ir; L2 = Ph2PQPPh2NR where Q = CH2, CH(CH3), 1,2-C6H4, and R = p-C6F4CN, C6H2F(NO2)2, and C6H3(NO2)2 or L = Ph2PN=C(H)Ph) were readily prepared by treating [M(cod)Cl]2 with L2 and KPF6. The detection and chemical shift determination of the insensitive 103Rh nucleus was easily accomplished via 31P detected indirect two-dimensional 31P, 103Rh{1H} NMR spectroscopy. The 103Rh, 1H, and 31P NMR data are discussed. Keywords: rhodium, iridium, phosphoranimine, iminophosphine, Rh NMR.
Article: Crystal and electronic structures of CaAl2Si2-type rare-earth copper zinc phosphides RECuZnP2 (RE=Pr, Nd, Gd-Tm, Lu)[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The quaternary rare-earth phosphides RECuZnP2 (RE=Pr, Nd, Gd-Tm, Lu) have been prepared by reaction of the elements at 900 °C, completing this versatile series which forms for nearly all RE metals. They adopt the trigonal CaAl2Si2-type structure (Pearson symbol hP5, space group P3¯m1, Z=1), as confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis on ErCuZnP2 and powder X-ray diffraction analysis on the remaining members. The Cu and Zn atoms are assumed to be disordered over the single transition-metal site. Band structure calculations on a hypothetically ordered YCuZnP2 model suggest a semimetal, with a zero band gap between the valence and conduction bands. This electronic structure is supported by XPS valence band spectra for RECuZnP2 (RE=Gd-Er), in which the intensity drops off smoothly at the Fermi edge. The absence of a band gap permits the electron count to deviate from the precise value of 16 e- per formula unit, as demonstrated by the formation of a solid solution in GdCuxZn2-xP2 (1.0
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: We present an X-ray absorption spectroscopic study of the optical and electronic properties of freestanding, alkyl-functionalized silicon nanocrystals (Si-NCs). These materials were derived from thermal processing of hydrogen silsesquioxane, subsequently etched with hydrofluoric acid and functionalized via photochemical hydrosilylation with alkenes. These materials are of interest for their size-dependent photoluminescence (PL), that spans the visible and near-IR regions. Using near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy and X-ray excited optical luminescence, we have investigated the impact of quantum confinement effects and surface species on the Si-NC PL. These materials exhibit PL found to be consistent with the quantum confinement model; however, ambient oxidation was proposed to strongly influence the results.
Article: ChemInform Abstract: Existence of ZrAs2 and Ternary Extension Zr(GexAs1-x)As (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4).[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: ZrAs2 is established to be a true binary phase that is strictly stoichiometric.
Article: ChemInform Abstract: Dimethylsilylaminophosphane Heterocyclization of Isothiocyanates to Diazaphosphole-Thiones Through Zwitterionic Intermediates[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Silylaminophosphane (I) reacts with isothiocyanates to novel five-membered heterocyclic diazaphosphole-thiones (III).
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Zirconium diarsenide, ZrAs2, has been established to be a genuine binary phase that is strictly stoichiometric. At 900 °C, it supports extensive solubility of Ge to form the ternary extension Zr(GexAs1−x)As (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4). The crystal structures of ZrAs2 and Zr(Ge0.33(6)As0.67)As were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (orthorhombic PbCl2-type, space group Pnma, Z = 4), with one of the two possible anion sites being preferentially occupied by the Ge atoms. X-ray photoelectron spectra and band structure calculations confirmed that the Ge and As atoms are anionic in character and that the substitution of Ge for As is driven by a depopulation of anion–anion antibonding states. ZrGe0.3As1.7 exhibits metallic behaviour and temperature-independent Pauli paramagnetism.
Article: Effects of rare-earth substitution in the oxyarsenides REFeAsO (RE=Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd) and CeNiAsO by X-ray photoelectron and absorption spectroscopy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES) have been applied to examine the electronic structure of the rare-earth transition-metal oxyarsenides REFeAsO (RE=Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd) and CeNiAsO. Within the metal-arsenic layer [MAs], the bonding character is predominantly covalent and the As atoms are anionic, as implied by the small energy shifts in the M 2p and As 3d XPS spectra. Within the rare-earth-oxygen layer [REO], the bonding character is predominantly ionic, as implied by the similarity of the O 1s binding energies to those in highly ionic oxides. Substitution with a smaller RE element increases the O 1s binding energy, a result of an enhanced Madelung potential. The Ce 3d XPS and Ce L{sub 3}-edge XANES spectra have lineshapes and energies that confirm the presence of trivalent cerium in CeFeAsO and CeNiAsO. A population analysis of the valence band spectrum of CeNiAsO supports the formal charge assignment [Ce{sup 3+}O{sup 2-}][Ni{sup 2+}As{sup 3-}].
Article: A geminal dithallated bis(iminodiphenylphosphorano)methine carbon bridged dimer bound by Tl–Tl interactions[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: A geminal dithallated bis(iminodiphenylphosphorano)methine carbon complex was prepared and isolated as a solid dimer, stable in an inert atmosphere. It has been fully characterized in both solution and solid states. Bonding has been assessed with the aid of DFT calculations. All data demonstrate that the dimer contains a single carbon center sigma bound to two Tl((I)) atoms (Tl((I))-C-Tl((I))). Two geminal monomers associate via Tl((I))-Tl((I)) interactions to form the dimer.
Article: Electronic structure of ZrCuSiAs and ZrCuSiP by X-ray photoelectron and absorption spectroscopy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The electronic structures of quaternary pnictides ZrCuSiPn (Pn=P, As) were analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES). Shifts in the core-line XPS and the XANES spectra indicate that the Zr and Cu atoms are cationic, whereas the Si and Pn atoms are anionic, consistent with expectations from simple bonding models. The Cu 2p XPS and Cu L-edge XANES spectra support the presence of Cu1+. The small magnitudes of the energy shifts in the XPS spectra suggest significant covalent character in the Zr-Si, Zr-Pn, and Cu-Pn bonds. On progressing from ZrCuSiP to ZrCuSiAs, the Si atoms remain largely unaffected, as indicated by the absence of shifts in the Si 2p3/2 binding energy and the Si L-edge absorption energy, while the charge transfer from metal to Pn atoms becomes less pronounced, as indicated by shifts in the Cu K-edge and Zr K, L-edge absorption energies. The transition from two-dimensional character in LaNiAsO to three-dimensional character in ZrCuSiAs proceeds through the development of Si-Si bonds within the [ZrSi] layer and Zr-As bonds between the [ZrSi] and [CuAs] layers.
Article: How Processing Atmosphere Influences the Evolution of GeO2-Embedded Germanium Nanocrystals Obtained from the Thermolysis of Phenyl Trichlorogermane-Derived Polymers[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: We report the influence of processing atmosphere on the evolution of oxide-embedded germanium nanocrystals (Ge-NCs) formed by the thermal processing of (CHGeO{sub 1.5}){sub n} sol-gel polymers. In an inert processing atmosphere (100% Ar), the generation of elemental Ge from thermally induced disproportionation of the germanium rich oxide (GRO) leads to GeO-embedded Ge-NCs whose size is independent of peak processing temperature and time. Processing in a slightly reducing atmosphere (5% H/95% Ar) activates a second Ge-NC formation and growth pathway, involving the reduction of Ge oxide species. Here, we report that the processing atmosphere governs the distribution of Ge species. By modifying the contributions from redistribution and reduction reactions within the GRO, diffusion of Ge atoms throughout the oxide matrix and formation and growth of Ge-NCs are impacted.
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Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Iris Awards, honoring women of achievement in Southwest Washington. Three Iris Awards may be presented annually for service in the public sector, service in the private sector and philanthropic leadership.
Award criteria and nomination forms are available at Iris Awards. Nominations must be received by Nov. 30. Recipients of the Women of Achievement awards are not eligible for the Iris Awards.
Anyone may submit a nomination. More than one person can complete a nomination form for the same nominee or provide letters of recommendation.
The award recipients will be honored at a ceremony on March 7 at Clark College. The Iris Awards are presented by Clark College, the Clark College Foundation and the Vancouver Business Journal. Riverview Community Bank is the event sponsor. YWCA Clark County returns as a supporter this year.