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Australian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 69 Number 9 2016
RESEARCH FRONT: Seventh Asia-Pacific Conference of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (APCTCC7)
CHv69n9_FOSeventh Asia-Pacific Conference of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (APCTCC7)
The Seventh Asia-Pacific Conference of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (APCTCC7) was held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from 25 to 28 January 2016. The papers in this Research Front showcase the latest research in theoretical and computational chemistry, including cutting edge applications in drug discovery, materials science, sustainable resources, and nanotechnology.
CH16093Theoretical Investigation of Oxidative Cleavage of Cholesterol by Dual O2 Activation and Sulfide Reduction
Theoretical calculations are used to explore a plausible mechanism for oxidative cleavage of cholesterol mediated by two ground-state O2 molecules and methionine.
CH16206Mechanistic Insights into Water-Catalyzed Formation of Levoglucosenone from Anhydrosugar Intermediates by Means of High-Level Theoretical Procedures
This work uses high-level thermochemical procedures to investigate the reaction mechanism for the conversion of important pyrolysis intermediates into levoglucosenone. This process is of importance in biomass conversion. We consider both the uncatalyzed and water-catalyzed reaction mechanisms. We find that a water catalyst leads to a significant reduction in the reaction barrier height for the entire process and to a change in the reaction mechanism.
CH16134Asymptotic Functional Form Preservation Method with Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics for Anharmonic Oscillators
The asymptotic functional form preservation method is developed in the framework of supersymmetric quantum mechanics to obtain the energies and wave functions of anharmonic oscillators. Several ansatz functional forms are proposed for the superpotential to obtain the ground and excited state energies with high accuracy.
CH16187Electronic and Optical Properties of the Narrowest Armchair Graphene Nanoribbons Studied by Density Functional Methods
The electronic and optical properties of the narrowest armchair graphene nanoribbons (NAGNRs) are studied by various density functional methods. While NAGNRs are found to have stable singlet ground states, the lowest triplet states and the ground states of the cations and anions of NAGNRs exhibit some multi-reference character.
CH16208Guest–Host Interaction of Coinage Metals in π-Rich Cavities
It is demonstrated that the reason for the peripheral bonding mode of the coinage metal atoms with [2.2.2]paracyclophane and deltaphane is not an increase of steric repulsion on the inside of the molecular cavity, but rather the decrease of the electrostatic and orbital contributions to the bonding and that the interaction between the cyclophanes and coinage metal cations is non-covalent.
CH16226Molecular Electrostatic Potential-Based Atoms in Molecules: Shielding Effects and Reactivity Patterns
Salient chemical applications of the recently proposed Atoms in Molecules (AIM) concept based on molecular electrostatic potential (MESP) have been explored. The present work clearly demonstrates the connection of MESP-based AIM with reactivity as well as shielding and deshielding of atoms in NMR studies.
CH16225Pentanidium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Phase-Transfer Conjugate Addition: Prediction of Stereoselectivity via DFT Calculations and Docking Sampling of Transition States, and Origin of Stereoselectivity
The catalytic mechanism and origin of stereoselectivity of pentanidium-catalyzed asymmetric phase-transfer conjugate addition were studied by DFT calculations. A docking approach was used to sample the conformational space of the diastereomeric C–C bond-forming transition states. The calculated enantioselectivity is in excellent accord with experiment result.
CH16248Energetics of the Proton Transfer Pathway for Tyrosine D in Photosystem II
The proton transfer pathway for redox active tyrosine D (TyrD) in photosystem II is a hydrogen-bond network that involves D2-Arg180 and a series of water molecules. The potential-energy profile of all hydrogen bonds along the proton transfer pathway indicates that the overall proton transfer from TyrD is energetically downhill.
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CH16183Computation of Electron Delocalization for Extended Cyclic Conjugated Molecules
We present a simple yet systematic way to investigate the degree of electron delocalization and structural heterogeneity of cyclic conjugated molecules based on molecular dynamics simulations. π-Electron delocalization is strongly correlated with the planarity of the system. Torsional angle and out-of-plane distance distributions were calculated for the degree of electron delocalization.
CH16232An In Silico Approach of Coumarin-Derived Inhibitors for Human DNA Topoisomerase I
Human DNA topoisomerase I (Htopo I) is a validated target for anti-cancer agents; however, available anti-cancer agents are linked with several limitations. Therefore, discovering novel inhibitors for Htopo I is essential. Recent studies have demonstrated that coumarins exhibit anti-cancer activity against several targets. Thus, the current study focussed on predicting coumarin-derived inhibitors as lead compounds for further drug design.
CH15796Electroanalytical Opportunities Derived from Ion Transfer at Interfaces between Immiscible Electrolyte Solutions
An introduction to electrochemistry at interfaces between immiscible electrolyte solutions and recent advances in the electroanalytical chemistry based on ion-transfer reactions at these interfaces are presented.
CH16044Heteronuclear NMR Spectroscopic Investigations of Gallium Complexes of Substituted Thiosemicarbazones Including X-Ray Crystal Structure, a New Halogen Exchange Strategy, and 18F Radiolabelling
Five thiosemicarbazone ligands have been synthesized and their coordination chemistry with gallium investigated. All compounds have been fully characterized by NMR and X-ray crystal structures of two of the complexes are reported. Additionally, the positron emitting isotope 18F was introduced in the structure of the diphenyl gallium thiosemicarbazone complex using a halogen exchange method.
CH16014A Green Approach for the Synthesis of Novel 7,11-Dihydro-6H-chromeno[3,4-e]isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-6-one Derivatives Using Acidic Ionic Liquid [C4mim][HSO4]
A multicomponent reaction capable of affording a wide range of novel 7,11-dihydro-6H-chromeno[3,4-e]isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-6-one derivatives via one-pot three-component condensation of 4-hydroxycoumarin, aromatic aldehydes, and 5-amino-3-methylisoxazole in ionic liquid [C4mim][HSO4] is reported.
CH15794The Influence of Amino Group Position on Aryl Moiety of SarAr on Metal Complexation and Protein Labelling
New hexaazamacrobicyclic cage bi-functional chelators (BFCs), 1-N-(3-aminobenzyl)-3,6,10,13,16,19-hexaazabicyclo[6.6.6]eicosane-1,8-diamine (m-SarAr) and 1-N-(2-aminobenzyl)-3,6,10,13,16,19-hexaazabicyclo[6.6.6]eicosane-1,8-diamine (o-SarAr), were synthesised and their metal complexation and conjugation to proteins were compared with p-SarAr.
CH160083D Ln–Organic Frameworks Featuring Lantern-Shaped Dihelicate Chains: Synthesis and Magnetic and Photophysical Properties
A series of novel 3D Ln–organic frameworks ([Ln(tia)(C2O4)0.5(H2O)]) with excellent magnetic and luminescent properties have been designed and synthesised.
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CH16180Synthesis of a Novel Dibenzylamide Derivative of p-tert-Octylcalix[4]arene and its Extraction Properties Towards Noble Metal Ions
A N,N-dibenzylacetoamide derivative of p-tert-octylcalix[4]arene has been synthesised and its solvent extraction of precious metals in nitric acid media was investigated for determining the effects of extractant concentration and its contact time as well as nitric acid concentration in comparison with a N,N-diethylacetoamide derivative.
CH16021Double-Headed Nucleotides: Building Blocks for New Nucleic Acid Architectures
Double-headed nucleotides are designed for using the recognition potential of the additional nucleobases in various nucleic acid constructs. Presented here is a review of the double-headed nucleotide monomers investigated so far and their effects in nucleic acid duplexes and other secondary structures.
CH16061Experimental and Quantum Mechanical Study of Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of meta- and para-Substituted Benzyl Bromides with Benzylamine in Methanol: Synergy Between Experiment and Theory
This work involves the experimental and theoretical study of the nucleophilic substitution of meta- and para-substituted benzyl bromides with benzylamine.
CH16102Novel Thymohydroquinone Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents: Design, Synthesis, and Biological Screening
Three series of THQ-based derivatives were synthesised and evaluated for their anticancer activity against a panel of cancer cell lines. Initial screening revealed that compounds 5d and 6 exerted better activity against MCF-7 than TQ, with IC50 values of 9.6 and 10.0 μM, respectively. These compounds were able to elicit apoptotic cell death through activation of caspase 3/7.
CH16110Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Theoretical Calculations of Two Cobalt, Nickel Coordination Polymers with 5-Nitroisophthalic Acid and Bis(imidazol) Ligands
Two new complexes based on 5-nitroisophthalic acid (NIPH) and bis(imidazol) ligands (bimb, mbix), namely, [Co(NIPH)(bimb)(H2O)]n (1) [Ni(NIPH)(mbix)]n (2), have been successfully synthesised under hydrothermal conditions.
CH16127Self-Assembly of an Amphiphilic OEG-Linked Glutamide Lipid
Amphiphilic peptides with or without oligoethylene glycol (OEG) chains based on 3,4-bis(benzyloxy)benzoic-linked glutamide were designed and their self-assembly was investigated. The studies showed that the amphiphilic peptide 3 with OEG chains could not only form stable gels in a wide range of solvents, but also allowed control of the width of nanofibres in the gel formed with changing water content.
CH16333Syntheses and Characterizations of Three Organically Templated Zinc Phosphites with 12-Ring Channels
Three zinc phosphites have been synthesized and characterized. Their frameworks are constructed from 4-connected ZnO4 tetrahedra and 3-connected HPO3 pseudopyramids. There are 12-membered ring (12-MR) and 8-MR apertures in their (3,4)-connected network. Helical chains are observed in compound 3.
CH16332Polymeric Nanofibre Scaffold for the Delivery of a Transforming Growth Factor β1 Inhibitor
A polyglycidyl methacrylate electrospun scaffold was fabricated encapsulating a lipophilic drug, PXS64. Efficacy of the developed scaffold was explored for skin scar therapy applications.
CH16452Perspectives on the Molecular and Biological Implications of Tropoelastin in Human Tissue Elasticity
The elasticity of a range of vertebrate and particularly human tissues depends on the dynamic and persistent protein, elastin, which is predominantly made by assembling tropoelastin. This overview considers tropoelastin's molecular features and biological interactions in the context of its value in tissue repair.
CH16318S–S Bond Formation: Nanocatalysts in the Oxidative Coupling of Thiols
In this paper, we summarize recently reported breakthroughs in the arena of nanocatalysts for the oxidative coupling of thiols to their corresponding disulfides with the goal of stimulating further progress in this field.
CH16020Therapeutic Potential of miR-494 in Thrombosis and Other Diseases: A Review
Many studies have identified the microRNA, miR-494, as a regulator of many cellular processes, and we have demonstrated the role of miR-494 in regulating thrombosis via direct targeting of the anticoagulant factor, Protein S. Changes in miR-494 levels have been reported to be detectable in various biological fluids, thus making miR-494 a good diagnostic marker and therapeutic target.
CH16228Rheopectic Gel Formation of Stimuli-Responsive Ionic Liquid/Water Mixtures
Ionic liquids are composed of ions only. However, they are not always completely soluble in water. Mixtures of phosphonium/phosphonate-type ionic liquids and water prepared herein exhibited stimuli-responsive phase transition, lower critical solution temperature phase transition, and thermoreversible viscosity change, and underwent rheopectic gelation depending on the water content
CH16097tert-Butyldimethylsilyl Amine (TBDMS-NH2): A Mild and Green Reagent for the Protection of Benzyl Alcohols, Phenols, and Carboxylic Acids under Solvent-Free Conditions
Herein, we present the use of tert-butyldimethylsilyl amine (TBDMS-NH2) as a silylating reagent for phenols, benzyl alcohols, and carboxylic acids under solvent-free conditions. Interestingly, this process is rapid and does not involve the formation of HCl unlike other protection processes.
CH16144Polyanhydrides: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
Polyanhydrides are a fascinating class of degradable polymers that have application in drug delivery, stimuli-responsive materials, and novel nanotechnologies because of their degradability and capacity to undergo surface erosion. This review examines approaches for polyanhydride synthesis, thermomechanical properties, biocompatibility, and hydrolysis and degradation processes.
CH16211E-Cadherin Aptamer-Conjugated Delivery of Doxorubicin for Targeted Inhibition of Prostate Cancer Cells
Doxorubicin (Dox) is a substrate of drug resistance marker P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and, therefore, on entry is effluxed out of cells via P-gp activity. The E-cadherin aptamer–doxorubicin conjugate (Ecad01-Dox) can enter the cell directly as well as by receptor (E-cadherin)-mediated internalization, leading to increased intracellular uptake of Dox.
CH15812An Organobase (TBD)-Anchored Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle-Catalyzed Green Synthesis of Dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles
An efficient, mild, and environmental friendly method has been developed for the synthesis of dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole over TBD-MSN catalyst by assembling ethyl acetoacetate, hydrazine hydrate, different aldehydes, and malononitrile affording the product in excellent yields. The catalyst was reused several times with retention of activity.
CH16169Substituted Carbazoles – A New Class of Anthelmintic Agent
A series of novel carbazoles were synthesized based on structural modifications to lead carbazole 1; several analogues were subsequently demonstrated to exhibit anthelmintic activity both in vitro (H. contortus) and in vivo (H. polygyrus).
CH16150Vibrational Spectroscopic Characterization and DFT Study of Palladium(
ii) Complexes with N-Benzyliminodiacetic Acid Derivatives
Palladium(ii) complexes with N-benzyliminodiacetic acid derivatives, RN(CH2COOH)2 (RidaH2; R = benzyl, para-chlorobenzyl, para-nitrobenzyl, or para-methoxybenzyl), were prepared and characterized by infrared spectroscopy and thermal analysis. Two types of complexes, dihydrates [Pd(RidaH)2]·2H2O and anhydrous complexes [Pd(RidaH)2], were successfully distinguished on the basis of their infrared spectra with the aid of density function theory calculations at the BP86/6–311+G(d,p) level of theory with SDD pseudopotentials.
CH16132Backbone Phosphonamide-Functionalized Imidazol-2-ylidene Complexes
The synthesis of metal (Cr, Mo, Rh, Au) complexes bearing 4-phosphonamide and 4,5-bis(phosphonamide)-imidazol-2-ylidene ligands (NHCP) is reported. Phosphonamidyl NHC ligands are generated by deprotonation of imidazolium salts or imidazolium-based ionic liquids.
CH16165Computational Studies on the Encapsulation of 1,4-Dihydropyridine Derivatives into CNT(10,10)
This paper investigates the use of (10,10) armchair carbon nanotube (CNT(10,10)) as a new drug delivery system for 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives.
CH16073Hydrolysis of Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt), attractants: kinetics and implications for biological activity
The kinetics of hydrolysis of the most commonly used attractant, cuelure (CL), for Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt), and two closely related compounds, melolure (ML) and a newly developed lure, 4-(4-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetoxy)phenyl)-2-butanone (RKTA), were quantitatively investigated by GC-FID.
CH16064Ultrasonic Synthesis and Properties of Sodium Lignosulfonate-grafted Poly(Acrylic Acid-co-Vinyl Alcohol) Composite Superabsorbent Polymer
Under the initiation of ammonium persulfate, acrylic acid was successfully grafted onto the polyvinyl alcohol and sodium lignosulfonate in the reaction system with the assistance of ultrasound, and then an environmental friendly and biodegradable superabsorbent with semi-interpenetrating networks structure was formed due to the binding effect of N,N′-dimethyl acrylamide.
CH16126Direct Synthesis of Nitriles from Aldehydes and Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride Catalyzed by a HAP@AEPH2-SO3H Nanocatalyst
We describe an efficient method for the direct preparation of nitriles from aldehydes and hydroxylamine hydrochloride catalyzed by sulfonated nanohydroxyapatite functionalized by 2-aminoethyl dihydrogen phosphate (HAP@AEPH2-SO3H) as an eco-friendly and recyclable solid acid nanocatalyst.
CH16250Preparation of Magnetic Surface-Imprinted Polymer Microspheres with Hydrophilic External Layers for Selective Extraction of Fluoroquinolones from Eggs
Novel restricted access media–molecularly imprinted magnetic microspheres that displayed water-compatibility, exclusion of biomacromolecules, and selective enrichment of analytes were prepared by a one-pot surface imprinting method for the magnetic dispersion microextraction of trace fluoroquinolones from egg samples.
CH16119Highly Ordered Honeycomb Film Formation of Linear Polymers by the Breath Figure Technique
The incorporation of a simple fluorinated polymer additive in small amounts facilitated the formation of regular honeycomb (HC) films from polymers. Typically highly ordered HC films are difficult to form from such polymers. From analysis of the properties of these mixtures, a new hypothesis was developed, which will provide a new tool to guide and allow the use of a broader range of polymers to prepare HC films.
CH16189Template Polymerization of Acrylamide in Ethanol/Water Mixtures
Irregular hollow polyacrylamide (PAAm) particles were prepared in ethanol/water mixtures by template polymerization of acrylamide using polyvinyl butyral (PVB) as the template material and 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as the initiator. It was found that the shrinkage and dehydration on hollow PAAm particles results in the formation of micro-sized irregular hollow PAAm particles.
CH15743Practical Isolation of Asperuloside from Coprosma quadrifida via Rapid Pressurised Hot Water Extraction
Multigram quantities of asperuloside, a glycoside natural product, have been isolated from Coprosma quadrifida in a time-efficient and practical manner via rapid pressurised hot water extraction employing an unmodified household espresso machine. By this approach one of the highest yields of asperuloside from a plant species was obtained.
CH16151A New Technique for Studying Vapour–liquid Equilibria of Multi-Component Systems
A new Fourier transform infrared gas-phase method for measuring the vapour pressure of each component of a poorly volatile mixture, and determining the vapour phase composition for each system, is described. The method has been validated using two standards, and a Raoult's plot surface of a ternary system is reported as proof-of-principle.
CH16122Aggregation Behaviours of Surface-Active Ionic Liquids 1-Alkyl-3-methylimidazolium Bis(2-ethylhexyl)sulfosuccinate
An alkyl chain length dependent structure transition was found in [Cnmim][AOT] aqueous solutions, which was induced by the penetration of longer alkyl chains into the aggregate.
CH16296Spotlight on Varietal Thiols and Precursors in Grapes and Wines
Wine is a fascinating natural product containing many hundreds of volatile compounds. A much smaller number of key compounds typically contribute to wine aroma, and odorants with characteristic aroma qualities may even define a particular varietal wine. Examples include the varietal thiols, present as odourless precursors in grape berries, that typify the aroma of Sauvignon Blanc wine.
CH16218A Biomimetic Synthetic Approach to the Frondosins
The 6–7 ring system of the frondosins has been synthesized using a highly stereo- and regioselective ring expansion cascade reaction that was inspired by a biosynthetic proposal.
CH16321Organometallic Complexes for Non-Linear Optics. 59. Syntheses and Optical Properties of Some Octupolar (N-Heterocyclic Carbene)gold Complexes
The nonlinear optical (NLO) coefficients of (triphenylphosphine)gold alkynyl complexes are better than those of (N-heterocyclic carbene)gold alkynyl complexes; calculations suggest that the key low-energy transitions are from the (phosphine)gold to the alkynyl ligand in the former, and from the Au-alkynyl group to NHC in the latter.
CH16344Preparation and UCST-Type Phase Behaviours of Poly(γ-4-methylbenzyl-
l-glutamate) Pyridinium Tetrafluoroborate Conjugates in Methanol or Water
Poly(γ-4-methylbenzyl-L-glutamate) pyridinium tetrafluoroborate conjugates with constant main chain length, various pyridinium pendants, and high grafting efficiency can be readily prepared by nucleophilic substitution and ion-exchange reaction. They can exhibit reversible UCST-type phase behaviours in both methanol and water depending on the type of pyridinium pendants.
CH16200Oxidative N-Dealkylation of Tertiary Amines with Tetraethylammonium Periodate Catalyzed by Metal Complexes
Oxidative N-dealkylation of tertiary amines with tetraethyl ammonium periodate led to formation of corresponding N-dealkylated and mono-oxygenated products. One electron transfer dominates over hydrogen abstraction in the reaction mechanism.
CH16214Al2O3 Microspheres Prepared by Cathode Plasma Electrolysis
Al2O3 microspheres were prepared by cathode plasma electrolysis without additional heating treatment. The microspheres, with diameters of 5–30 μm, consisted of γ-Al2O3 and α-Al2O3. The mechanism and model were put forward in the formation process.
CH16241The Use of Hydrogels as Biomimetic Materials for 3D Cell Cultures
Hydrogels have been gaining increasing popularity as biomimetic materials for their unique properties such as high water content, ease of functionalisation, and high biocompatibility. This highlight article describes the recent developments of hydrogels, with a large focus on the supramolecular variants, in their application for 3D cell cultures.
CH16088Patterned Copper Sulfide Thin Films: a Method for Studying Leaching Behaviour
This work presents a practical and simple alternative method for studying the leaching of copper from copper sulfide. It is demonstrated, for the first time, that micro-patterned thin films can be used as a model system for studying mineral leaching of copper-bearing minerals directly by measuring changes in the film thickness using white light interferometric profilometry and changes in the film morphology and elemental composition using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.
CH16072Electrochemical Investigation of Gold Nanoparticle-Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode and its Application in Ketoconazole Determination
Ketoconazole (KCZ) is an antifungal compound and an active ingredient of anti-scaling shampoos and skin ointments. In this work, the cyclic voltammetric behaviour of KCZ was studied with a gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-modified glassy carbon (GC) electrode.
CH16272Non-Equilibrium Capillary Electrophoresis of Equilibrium Mixtures-Based Affinity Separation and Selective Enrichment of a Long-Length DNA Aptamer
Peak separation of a long-length DNA aptamer complexed with its target via non-equilibrium capillary electrophoresis of equilibrium mixtures (NECEEM) and its enrichment through selection process cycles have been demonstrated.
CH16369Crystal Structures of the Amide and Iminol Tautomers O-(3,5-dinitrobenzoyloxy)benzohydroxamate. A case of a disappearing solvate?
O-(3,5-dinitrobenzoyloxy)benzohydroxamate crystallizes as its imino tautomer in the presence of dimethyl sulfoxide and its amide tautomer in the absence of dimethyl sulfoxide.
CH16236Novel SrO-CaO Mixed Metal Oxides Catalyst for Ultrasonic-Assisted Transesterification of Jatropha Oil into Biodiesel
Novel strontium oxide/calcium oxide (SrO-CaO) mixed metal oxides heterogeneous catalyst is synthesized to highlight its catalytic potential for the transformation of Jatropha oil to green biofuels via an ultrasonic-assisted transesterification process.
CH16239(Diacetoxyiodo)benzene: More Than an Oxidant
Although PhI(OAc)2 is known as an oxidizing agent, it can also serve as a reagent or a catalyst in different types of chemical reactions in organic synthesis. PhI(OAc)2 is used in radical reactions, oxidation reactions, and in heterocycle synthesis. This paper reports some relevant and recent new uses of PhI(OAc)2.
CH16050Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of d-Penicillamine in Acidified Bromate and Aqueous Bromine
Oxidation of the biologically active compound d-penicillamine (Depen) by acidic bromate has been studied. It is oxidized as far as its sulfonic acid. ESI spectroscopy shows that Depen is oxidized through addition of oxygen atoms on the sulfur centre to successively yield sulfenic and sulfinic acids before the product sulfonic acid.
CH16176A Colorimetric Approach towards Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Sensing
The colorimetric sensing of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was achieved using a photochromic compound. This detection technology was highly sensitive (by absorbing UV radiation) and selective (using different excitation wavelengths). PAH mixtures were successfully identified, allowing fast in-field identification of spilled oil sources.
CH16322Optimised Syntheses of the Half-Sandwich Complexes FeCl(dppe)Cp*, FeCl(dppe)Cp, RuCl(dppe)Cp*, and RuCl(dppe)Cp
Convenient, multigram scale syntheses of FeCl(dppe)Cp* (pictured), FeCl(dppe)Cp, RuCl(dppe)Cp*, and RuCl(dppe)Cp are described.
CH16074Hydrophilic Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhance Anticancer Activity of Anthracyclines In Vitro
Citric acid-coated magnetite nanoparticles Fe3O4 (nano-Fe3O4-CA) interacted with anthracyclines, and the aggregates (nano-Fe3O4-CA-drug) formed. Further studies indicated that the interactions between them were electrostatic and hydrophobic forces. Additionally, the cytotoxicity of nano-Fe3O4-CA-drug was investigated by cytotoxicity experiment and cell morphology study, which indicated that the nano-Fe3O4-CA-drug has a lower cytotoxicity than anthracyclines.
CH16213Mo(CO)6 as a Solid CO Source in the Synthesis of Aryl/Heteroaryl Weinreb Amides under Microwave-Enhanced Condition
The facile transformation of aryl/heteroaryl nonaflates into corresponding amides via Pd-catalyzed aminocarbonylation using Mo(CO)6 as a solid CO source under microwave-enhanced condition is reported. The method was found to be tolerant with respect to a diverse range of electronically biased aryl/heteroaryl nonaflates, and exceptional yields were obtained. The optimized protocol was further extended to a diverse range of amines.
CH16428Masked Ketenes as Dienophiles in the Diels–Alder Reaction
The Diels–Alder reaction is one of the most powerful, well-established, and versatile reactions in organic chemistry; however, its application in certain settings remains a challenge as a result of functional group incompatibility. In this review, we examine the methods in which masked ketenes can be employed as dienophiles, taking particular note of applications in complex settings.
CH16138Effect of Alkyl Chain Length of Imidazolium Cation on the Electroreduction of CO2 to CO on Ag Electrode in Acetonitrile
Effect of imidazolium cation (MIM+) on the electroreduction of CO2 to CO was investigated by linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), cyclic voltammetry (CV), constant potential electrolysis (CPE), and density functional theory (DFT) computations. It is interesting to find that the catalytic effect of MIM+ is sensitive to the alkyl chain length on its N1-position.
CH16429Sweet Poisons: Synthetic Strategies towards Tutin Glycosides
Various glycosylation reactions were tried in an effort to synthesise β-linked tutin glycosides, found in toxic honeys. Cationic palladium-mediated glycosylation gave the α-linked tutin tetrabenzyl glucoside (5 : 1, α : β). Hydrogenolysis of the benzyl ether groups resulted in tutin double-bond migration. Epoxide opening and rearrangement were observed upon acetylation of the tutin glucoside.
CH16022Development of Lignocellulosic Biorefinery Technologies: Recent Advances and Current Challenges
Biomass deconstruction and conversion of sugar and lignin to high-value products are the essential steps in the implementation of next-generation lignocellulosic biorefineries. Understanding the interplay between conversion processes and the structure of lignocellulosic feedstocks is a critical point, warranting the development of feedstock engineering techniques and advanced characterization methods, in tandem with the deployment of tailored deconstruction and upgrading processes.
CH16368Two 3D ZnII Metal–Organic Frameworks with 3- and 8-Fold Interpenetration: Syntheses, Structures, Photodegradation, and Photoluminescent Properties
Two novel zinc coordination polymers have been synthesised and characterised. Their topological structures show 4-connected 8- and 3-fold interpenetrating 3D frameworks. Furthermore, they exhibit good photodegradation capability and photoluminescence properties.
CH16443Binder-Free TiO2 Monolith-Packed Pipette Tips for the Enrichment of Phosphorylated Peptides
A macroporous TiO2 monolith-entrapped pipette-tip was developed for phosphorylated peptide enrichment with a detection limit of 1 ng mL–1 and better enrichment efficiency compared with a commercial tip.
CH16100Prodrug Micelles Based on Norbornene-Functional Poly(lactide)s Backbone for Redox-Responsive Release of Paclitaxel
A novel norbornene-functional poly(lactide)s backbone-based redox-responsive prodrug, P(LA-g-mOEG)-b-P(LA-SS-PTX), was successfully synthesized by combination of ring-opening polymerization, click, ester, and condensation reactions. The self-assembled micelles formed from paclitaxel prodrugs displayed a spherical shape with appropriate sizes for enhanced permeability and retention effect and a narrow size distribution. With disulfide linkages, prodrug micells showed redox-responsive drug release behaviours in response to the intracellular level of reducing potential.
CH16091Two Different Barium(II) 2D Coordination Polymers Constructed with Pyrazine-2,3-Dicarboxylate: Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Thermal Decomposition to Barium(II) Carbonate Nanoparticles
Two barium(ii) 2D coordination polymers, {[Ba(µ-H2O)(H2O)2(µ-pyzdc)]}n (1) and {[Ba(H2O)2(µ-Hpyzdc)(Hpyzdc)]2H2O}n (2) (pyzdcH2 = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid), were prepared by reaction of barium(ii) chloride dihydrate and pyzdcH2 under slightly different pH values. The barium(ii) ion has distorted bicapped square antiprismatic coordination geometry in 1 and distorted tricapped trigonal prismatic geometry in 2.
CH16079Preclinical Imaging of siRNA Delivery
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) is a class of therapeutic with extremely high potential. However, further understanding of how siRNA behaves in vivo is still required before significant uptake into clinical application. To this end, molecular imaging has been utilised to gain a better understanding of administered siRNA and delivery vehicle biodistribution and pharmacokinetics.
CH16270Anionic Ring Opening Polymerization of ε-Caprolactone Initiated by Lithium Silanolates
This paper describes a simple way to synthesize poly(caprolactone) or poly(siloxane-block-caprolactone) copolymers through anionic polymerization by employing lithium silanolates.
CH16060The Effects of SiO2 and CeO2 Addition on the Performances of MnO
x/TiO2 Catalysts
MnOx-CeO2/TiO2-SiO2 were prepared by an impregnation method and their selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3 at low temperature was evaluated. NO conversion of the MnOx/TiO2-SiO2 catalyst could be improved by the addition of CeO2 in the temperature range of 100–180°C. MnOx-CeO2/TiO2-SiO2 with 10 wt-% CeO2 showed the highest activity with 96 % NO conversion at 180°C.
CH16227The Importance of the Pauli Exchange-Type Repulsions and Hyperconjugative Interactions on the Conformational Properties of Halocarbonyl Isocyanates and Halocarbonyl Azides
The generalized anomeric relationships in halocarbonyl isocyanates (1–3) and halocarbonyl azides (4–6) result from the cooperative effects of the hyperconjugative generalized anomeric effects (HC-GAE) and Pauli exchange-type repulsion (PETR). The electrostatic model associated with the dipole–dipole interactions (EM-DDI) and the attractive electrostatic interactions (AEIs) between the natural atomic charges have no significant effects on the conformational preferences in compounds 1–3 and 4–6.
CH16467Endocyclic and Endo–Exocyclic Silver(I) Complexes of Thiaoxaaza Macrocycles: Crystallographic and NMR Studies
Thiaoxaaza macrocycles incorporating NO2S2 (L1) and NO2S3 (L2) donors were employed and their silver(i) nitrate complexation in solid and solution states was investigated.
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Ludmila Ferro
|Full Name
Ludmila Ferro
Ludmi (by herself, Natalia Vidal and sometimes by Camila Torres)
|Resides in
Buenos Aires, Argentina
|Eye Color
|Hair Color
Napo (cousin)
Leon (ex-boyfriend)
Naty (best friend/Sidekick/Boss)
Studio 21 (Season 1)
Charly's pet food company (former)
|First Episode
|Portrayed By
Mercedes Lambre
Ludmila Ferro is a glamorous, beautiful and talented girl from On Beat Studio, but sadly, she thinks she's better than any other student. Although, later on in Season 3, there is a change towards Ludmila's attitude. Ludmila is considered one of the main antagonists from the Disney Channel Original Series, Violetta.
Ludmila Ferro is portrayed by Mercedes Lambre.
Ludmila comes from a rich family. She is the cool and glamorous girl of Studio 21. Ludmila is quite a diva, but she is also a lying, manipulative and arrogant person. She's obsessed with her image and always wants to be the center of attention, especially at ''Studio 21''. She always gets what she wants because she is a spoiled and cruel person. But her attitude and mean character isnt herself. However this is the character her mother Priscilla created without Ludmila's father knowing.
Despite being completely different from Tomas (both in kindness and in friends), she is attracted to him. But Tomas is in love with Violetta, which makes Ludmila obsessive and jealous. She sees an enemy in Violetta because her talent and natural beauty can outshine her.
Like every villain, she has a sidekick, Naty, who she treats more like a servant than a friend. She is vain and considers herself superior to everyone else, which is why she doesn't really have any actual friends. In her opinion, she was born to be a star and will stop at nothing to get what she desires.
Character History
Early Years
Ludmila was born and raised by her mother Priscilla and her father, Ludmila's father was a billionaire, they probably were a happy family. Her parents divorced as her mother married Herman.
Season 1
Part 1
Since the very beginning of the series, Ludmila is shown as the main antagonist at the Studio. She and Leon, who is and was her boyfriend with Andres and Naty are part of the "cool crowd". After seeing them fighting with Maxi's group, Pablo proposed a assigment for all the members of the two groups. The assignment is called "Together We Are Stronger", so the groups have to spend more time together to complete the assigment, but Ludmila didn't want to spend time with Maxi's group, so the assignment nearly turns into a disaster. One day, Tomas, the delivery boy from Resto Bar, comes to the Studio to deliver an order. Ludmila saw him and starts to fall for him, even though she's with Leon. Meanwhile, Braco and Camila watched the two talking and Braco uses Camila's phone to film it all and then Francesca uploaded it to the internet. Everyone saw the video and Leon saw it too, and he decided to break up with Ludmila. Later, Ludmila tries to convince Tomas to date her, but she fails because Tomas is still in love with Violetta. A few weeks later, Antonio and Pablo decide to have a show instead of a recital, and Ludmila is cast in the lead role. But because Ludmila signed Charly's contract, she has to do a promotional tour for pig food on the night of the show. Violetta takes her place, and this leads to Ludmila's hatred for Violetta growing even stronger.
Part 2
Ludmila and Tomas started dating. Ludmila quickly made an enemy of Naty's sister, Lena. After Naty stood up for Lena against Ludmila, they unfriended each other. However, once Lena had left, Ludmila started bullying Naty.
Ludmila quickly made an enemy out of Italian exchange student, Federico as he stood up for Naty. Ludmila only hated Federico because he disliked her back until he saw her ripping up Violetta's sheet for "Talents 21" and told Violetta. Federico told Tomas, although Violetta told him not to. Tomas asked Ludmila if this was true and, once again, she lied. However, Tomas didn't fall for her tricks and broke up with her.
Ludmila came third in "Talents 21", although she thought she had gone through to the finals. When she asked Gregorio why Violetta got through instead of her, he told her Violetta's a better singer and is the only one who can defeat Federico. She got offended and walked out.
Ludmila found a video of Angie saying she's Violetta's aunt and showed Violetta, who was oblivious that it was Ludmila. Angie, however, caught Ludmila and she was suspended for three days.
Ludmila made Naty trip on a skateboard. To her misfortune, Maxi saw the skateboard and try to warn Naty with fail. Maxi instantly placed the blame on Ludmila and tried many times (along with Napo) to expose her. They eventually came to the conclusion of checking the security cameras and it showed that she pushed the skateboard. Ludmila was banned from being in the End of year show.
Ludmila showed up backstage of the end of year show and apologized to Violetta and Naty. They forgave her and all three hugged before singing Sing for Love.
Season 2
Part 1
When Ludmila returned, she stole Naty's ice cream in the park. She said that she had changed, although very little change was shown. When Naty asked how se had changed, she said that instead of making her do all the work, she just has to book the appointment and take her there. She tried very hard to befriend everyone and show that she has changed, which she does. She first befriends Violetta, whom found it easy to forgive her from her forgiving nature. It took Camila and Francesca some time to forgive Ludmila, but they eventually did. However, she soon turned out to be lying as when Bridget Mendler came, she showed her true colors. At the You-Mix show in episode 20, Ludmila asked Naty to get Violetta out of the room as she was dressed up as Violetta and cut the wires in an attempt to get Violetta kicked out. However, Naty failed and Violetta stayed in the studio, making Ludmila furious. It was revealed she was pretending to have changed for a plan with childhood best friend Diego Hernández to get Violetta kicked out of the studio. For the rest of the part, Ludmila doesn't do much however, she is still noticeable.
Part 2
When Federico returns, he is shown to have some feelings towards her and even says that he has a special place for her in his heart. She declines it but an autograph from him and promised a better one soon. Ludmila is then shown to like the picture but later walks away angrily. While in the park, Naty and Ludmila come across Federico singing "Ti Credo" to some fans and Ludmila shows signs of being in love with him. Then, Naty teases her but she declines it once again, however she realizes that she does indeed love him. While filming their video for the remix of "Come and Sing" Ludmila sees Federico, gets distracted and falls. Nati and Camila rush to help but after seeing Federico, Naty ushers Camila away, leaving the camera to film everything. Federico helps Ludmila up and she freezes with a dreamy look in her eyes. Camila and Naty now have the video of Ludmila obviously in love with Federico however, Ludmila destroys it and they hadn't made any copies. While trying to tell Marotti that his fans love his voice, Federico calls Ludmila a fan and pulls her to listen to him sing. Ludmila pretends to like it for a few seconds before falling into somewhat of a trance. In episode 51 Federico is about to sing "Ti Credo" to show Marotti, once again, that his fans love his voice. Ludmila is there and imagines her singing it with him. They are about to kiss when she is woken up by Marotti telling her to move out of the way of the cameras. While she is arguing with Lena, Federico comes in and Lena admits she is a big fan. They sing together and Ludmila is, once again, in a trance. Lena picks up on this and when asked by Maxi and Marco for help with Ludmila decides to lock her in the fishtank with Federico. When they get locked in, Federico explains what a binary star is and how a supernova is formed by one. Ludmila then walks over to him and they are about to kiss when Maxi, Marco and the janitor open the door, making Ludmila turn back to her old self.
Soon, Ludmila tells Federico that she feels guilty for nothing and that Federico should be guilty, not her. Diego tried to make Ludmila admit her feelings, with no luck. He also told her if happiness is her goal that she should stop ruining people. Federico and Ludmila walk in as Maxi is helping Naty with some choreography and stop them. They both talk to their partners but Federico calls Ludmila the enemy so her and Maxi walk out. When Violetta is unable to go to Madrid, Ludmila instantly takes her place and boasts about it. Federico is disgusted with her and they have, yet another, fight. However, she then is forced to stay in Buenos Aires, with Federico. While everyone is talking, Ludmila outcasts herself from them. Federico leaves them to talk to her. They talk about why she is always angry and he says that she would be happier if she was nicer to people which she responded by saying she is that way and she won't change. She sees Violetta crying at her performance and thinks Diego, even though she knows that he truly loves her, has broken her heart but Leon comes onstage, leaving Ludmila angry. Federico kisses Ludmila after she says that she doesn't need to be told she's a bad person and doesn't care about people. She shouts at him but soon after she starts feeling guilty of what she did and helps Federico convince Violetta to be in the main show.
Season 3
Part 1
Part 2
Napo is Ludmila's cousin, but Ludmila doesn't want anyone to know that they are related, because Ludmila is a "diva" and Napo is just a normal guy. When Napo enters the Studio, he decides to join the "cool crowd" by spending more time with Ludmila. Naty is jealous of Ludmila's new "sidekick", so Ludmila decides that the two have to compete for the place. Later on, he changes and becomes part of the "good crowd".
Natalia Vidal
Best friend/Frenemy
- Main article: Laty
Naty is Ludmila's sidekick and also her best friend, but it costs Naty to support the haughtiness of Ludmila's attitude. Although Naty has tried to get away from Ludmila several times, she fears that she won't be anybody without her, and that she can't hate Ludmila because she loves and cares for her. Somehow, Ludmila also cares about Naty, and obviously, as long as Naty tries to get away from her, Ludmila tries to make her feel inferior so she will be her sidekick again. Ludmila purposely injures Naty by pushing a skateboard at her to try and take her place in the show.
- Main article: Fedemila
Federico and Ludmila have a somewhat complicated relationship. Although Federico has not been there for a long time in the Studio, Federico is the only person who accepts Ludmila for who she is, and the only one who can bring out the best side of her, but Ludmila is afraid of the effect he has on her and she frequently denies her feelings for him. In the end, they end up developing their feelings for each other.
- Main article: Ludeon
At the start of the series, Ludmila and Leon were dating and were considered the main villains at the Studio. Later on, they break up as a result of Ludmila's constant flirting with Tomas. Leon then falls in love with Violetta and becomes a better person. Ludmila dislikes the "new Leon" and tries to convince him that Violetta is a bad person and that he should break up with her but Leon never listens. However, Ludmila and Leon share a common goal; to make sure that Violetta and Tomas don't end up together. Because of this, they sometimes work together to keep the two apart, but Leon never intends to hurt Violetta, while Ludmila's intentions are the complete opposite.
Tomas Heredia
- Main article: Tomila
Ludmila had a huge crush on Tomas although Tomas had no feelings for her. Ludmila tried hard to get Tomas to date her. Ludmila stole Violetta's idea to get Tomas' father a job so that Tomas would agree to date her. Tomas and Ludmila did eventually start dating but they nearly broke up when Ludmila destroyed Violetta's application for the reality show, but Ludmila, once again, managed to shift the blame on someone else.When Tomas realised what kind of person Ludmila was he broke up with her and fell in love with Francesca
Violetta Castillo
- Main article: Viodmila
Ludmila hated Violetta from the first moment that she saw her with Tomas, because she had a crush on him and she was very jealous. Later, when Violetta starts to have private piano lessons with Beto at the studio, Ludmila becomes even more jealous because Violetta becomes even closer to Tomas, and when Violetta wanted to take the test so she can become a student of the Studio 21, Ludmila tried everything and anything to make her miss the admission test, but she fails and Violetta gets accepted into the Studio. Ludmila's hatred of Violetta grows even stronger when Violetta comes to the Studio, as Violetta is a better singer than Ludmila and she outshines her at every turn.
- Ludmila is the main antagonist in the series.
- In a few ways she is very similar to Jade.
- Her middle name could be Susana, because in episode 11 of season 1, Napo called her Susana.
- This could also be what her parents were going to call her.
- Ludmila and Leon were a couple. But Ludmila and Leon didn't have any feelings for each other and they were only dating because they were both part of the cool crowd.
- She is mean to everyone (except Tomas) because she wants to be a superstar and thinks that no one else can be better than her.
- She always fights with Violetta for two reasons: one, she doesn't want everyone to pay attention to Violetta because she is more talented than her, and two, Violetta likes Tomas and Tomas likes her, so Ludmila gets very jealous.
- There's a spin-off in Latin America called "Ludmila Cyberst@r", starring Mercedes Lambre . It is Ludmila's video-blog and in almost all of the episodes she gives tips on how to be a superstar like her. There's a total of 8 episodes.
- The relationship between her and Violetta is similar to the relationship between Angie and Jade.
- She can't live without make-up.[1]
- She can play the guitar, the piano and the violin.
- She doesn't like playing the drums.
- She thinks she is the best and always wants to be in the spotlight. She calls herself a supernova.
- Before Violetta came to the Studio, her main enemy was Camila.
- She thinks the world revolves around her and she loves to be the center of attention.
- She thinks she is the nicest person ever and doesn't know why people don't like her.
- She wrote the song Destined To Shine. It is unknown if that song was the first song she wrote, because she's been a student of the Studio for a long time, yet that song is the first one being featured in the show that has been written by her.
- She's a diva.
- She is very good at lying and acting because she lies to Tomas about being a good person all the time, and she pretends to be a good person when he's around, when she is actually just the opposite.
- Ludmila is a little lazy because she is always asking Naty to do stuff for her, even though she is more than capable of doing it herself.
- She thinks that people should be grateful to be in her presence.
- Her catchphase is "Ludmila is out!"
- It is possible Ludmila has a very high IQ and is really smart,because she knows very much about astronomy and math,and when she does electronic tricks(like in season 3 episode 3)she always know what button to click or rotate.
- The name Ludmila means 'people of grace'. [2]
- In the Benelux version of Violetta, she's called "Lucinda".
- She was chosen as one of the eight contestants for the reality show "Talents 21".
- Her song Destined To Shine was used as the audition song for "Talents 21".
- She once broke into Violetta's diary to read it, but she didn't because Tomas was speaking to her and she left it.
- It is possible she had a crush on Federico already in season 1, because she asked for his vote in "Talents 21" despite them being enemies.
- She dates Federico towards the end of season 2.
- She calls herself "A(n) Master/Artist in Human Relationships".
- She gave Camila the idea to use DJ to make Broduey jealous.
- She was pretending to be nice but she was really the same.
- She and Diego had a plan to destroy Violetta.
- Federico flirted with her.
- She once fell when she got nervous around Federico.
- Naty and Camila were some of the first ones to know that she likes Federico.
- She knows that Gregorio is Diego's father.
- She threatened to tell Violetta her and Diego's plan and almost did, until she saw Federico.
- Her dance partner for the YouMix dance contest was Maxi, although she tried to swap so she could be partners with Federico.
- Her mother is Priscila Ferro .
- Her mother Priscila married Herman , which makes Herman her step father and Violetta her step sister.
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All of us have heard a lot about skeuomorphism in web design as it has become a trend commonly followed during interface development. The technique supposes exploitation of familiar images existing in real life bringing them into virtual world, which makes the interface easier for user's understanding. Designers simply imitate elements we use every day for certain purposes and place them according to the associated functionality. Actually this similarity serves aesthetic decorative purposes helping to impart certain style to the layout. All those textures, ribbons and objects can look rather personal informal and playful, that's why skeuomorphic designs are really winning for games, blogs, journals, art galleries etc. They look very creative, yet cozy and the user, especially the one not on short terms with complex technologies, feels extremely comfortable in such digital environment as everything seems well known and welcoming.
The relevance of the technique is always the matter of designer's preference and website designation as skeuomorphic layouts can be completely unsuitable for particular project categories, such as online stores and ultra-modern sites, where everything is focused around pure functionality without excess decorative details distracting the user from main goal.
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Here we've made a selection of mobile emulators for all possible platforms, devices, browsers etc. All you need to do it to scroll you mouse wheel and the most appropriate for you. What's more we've selected several Chrome extensions, since this browsed is the most popular among designers and developers.
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There is a dirty little secret in the business world: Sometimes it doesn't matter how good a product is; it just won't reach the potential sales it should. Sometimes you have a product that does well, but it's overtaken by newer competition. Other times, it just falls into obscurity with time. It is a part of the changing market, and not everyone keeps up all the time.
This probably has you in a cold sweat. How do you get past this kind of drop in popularity or break into the market in the first place, especially if you have tried in the past and been unsuccessful? There are many paths you can take, but there is one that is more beneficial than any other: rebranding.
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Have you ever seen an old product suddenly adopt a new tagline or commercial style? Of course you have; it happens all the time. Products have to adapt to a changing market and new demographics. If you have ever seen a commercial from the '80s vs. the '90s, then pit them against today, you see a lot of popular brands that have changed slightly over time.
That is all rebranding is. It is taking either a major or a minor element of your brand and changing it. You might do this in a small way, such as changing the catchphrase in a series of commercials. Or, you could go all the way and change the logo, the name or even the target audience of a product.
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Over at Wired.com under Game|Life , Gus Mastrapa wrote up an article about the data Bioware recently released about Mass Effect 2 plays and has some excellent points which I glossed over at first glance and turn out to be worth kicking around. Although this starts with Mass Effect 2 I feel the topic is wider than ME2 itself which is the reason why I didn't put this stuff in that thread. You'll have to go to Wired.com to read Gus' thoughts but I'll steal an image of the data for reference here:
- Most player are touching a fraction of the game content
Mass Effect 2 was an expensive game where a major factor is it is brimming with content. Although many adore that ME has a lot of detail, it actually turns out in execution most players don't see a large portion of the game let alone experience it again in a subsequent play through. I personally see this as an indication that big length games are hard to experience fully because I personally find it hard to have enough free time any longer to play 20 hour games let alone do it multiple times. Although many players will feel or know they are missing something there is a lot of content they never see that someone labored to make, prepare, and Q&A which costs money. There does seem to be a cost vs content argument here but for sure Mass Effect 2 isn't an example of this because in this case it seemed to pay off. It seems players as consumers are eager to demand these expensive, glossy features but then in turn rarely partake.
- "80% of players picked Male-Shepard"
As much as "we" (the gaming community at large) makes fun of "guys who play girls in video games" as a common "problem", here one of the biggest video games releases and it shows that isn't the case. Do people overstate "cross-gamers" or is Mass Effect just an isolated case? Of course the missing chunk of data here is what is the percentage who played Female-Shepard but there seems to be an intriguing tangent that goes back to Activision's assertion that "girls don't sell video games" here because for many players their first and only play through (since "roughly 50% finish the game") they overwhelming majority picked Male-Shepard.
- Is Fem-Shepard One Of the Best Female Video Game Characters?
Gus, almost as an after though, references an article by James Bishop from Gamasutra about Female-Shepard. I and many others here have personally noticed there is something interesting that happens because the options given to the player are the same, the outcomes have to be the same, and lines are nearly identical in the game regardless of the gender chosen but there is a different edge when delivered by Female-Shepard. I classically point to the "mission" where Shepard and Thane are interrogating guy held at the Citadel. The situation basically breaks down to playing "good cop" or "bad cop" but for many reasons having the same threats delivered by Male-Shepard makes him appear like "Dirty Harry" while Female-Shepard appears calculatingly sinister. It maybe my stereotypes in play for this (both male and female stereotypes) but I felt Female-Shepard with a clenched fist looming over a guy restrained to the chair whining about seeing his council seemed more serious.
But the intriguing thing pointed out by Gus and James is that it may turn out that Female-Shepard is one of the most interesting female video game characters in recent history due creating a game where the game can't behave too differently regardless of what the player chooses to setup the game. Shepard must be angry and aggressive when the player selects that option. Shepard must be nice and passive when the player selects that option. It doesn't matter if they picked male or female at the start the game has to follow through. The fact the game handles Shepard in a neutral manner regardless of gender (for the most part) creates a situation where Male-Shepard is just another "bald space marine" but Female-Shepard is something exotic and not seen anywhere else. I never realized that before but I'll start including Female-Shepard in the "Best Female Characters in Video" game discussions.


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Jazz-inspired local rapper Klassik (Kellan Abston) is already up for some choice RadioMilwaukee Music Awards - for solo artist of the year and catchiest song of 2012.
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A play that promises to send up nearly 200 movies in 90 minutes? Are you kidding me?
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Ford and H.J. Heinz Co. are researching the use of tomato fibers to develop a sustainable composite material in car manufacturing. Dried tomato skins could become wiring brackets or the storage bin for coins and other small items in a vehicle, the companies said on Tuesday. Ford researchers are testing the material's durability.
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This project could provide a breakthrough, Ford and Heinz said.
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