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- Interfacial Characterization of Chemical Vapor Deposition (Cvd) Grown Graphene and Electrodeposited Bismuth on Ruthenium Surface
- Graphene receives enormous attention owing to its distinctive physical and chemical prosperities. Growing and transferring graphene to different substrates have been investigated. The graphene growing on the copper substrate has an advantage of low solubility of carbon on the copper which allow us to grow mostly monolayer graphene. Graphene sheet of few centimeters can be transferred to 300nm silicon oxide and quartz crystal pre-deposited with metal like Cu and Ru. Characterization of the graphene has been done with Raman and contact angle measurement and recently quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) has been employed. The underpotential deposition (UPD) process of Bi on Ru metal surface is studied using electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) and XPS techniques. Both Bi UPD and Bi bulk deposition are clearly observed on Ru in 1mM Bi (NO3)3/0.5M H2SO4. Bi monolayer coverage calculated from mass (MLMass) and from charge (MLCharge) were compared with respect to the potential scanning rates, anions and ambient controls. EQCM results indicate that Bi UPD on Ru is mostly scan rate independent but exhibits interesting difference at the slower scan. Bi UPD monolayer coverage calculated from cathodic frequency change (ΔfCathodic) is significantly smaller than the monolayer coverage derived from integrated charge under the cathodic Bi UPD peak when scan rate is at least 5 mV/s. XPS is utilized to explore the detailed chemical composition of the observed interfacial process of Bi UPD on Ru. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500095/
- Derivatives of 1,4-Naphthoquinone and 1,4-Anthraquinone
- The purpose of this investigation was the synthesis of some 1,4-naphthoquinones and 1,4-anthraquinones. It will be shown that some of these substituted quinones exhibit physiological properties. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc108043/
- Base Effects on the Thermal Decomposition of Sec-butyllithium Solutions
- The pyrolysis of sec-butyllithium in solution was studied in an attempt to understand the loss of stereo-specificity and the atypical kinetics that have been reported. Additionally, the effect of added lithium alkoxides was studied to determine their effects on the highly reactive sec-butyllithium substrate. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc130677/
- Determination of Molecular Descriptors for Illegal Drugs by Gc-fid Using Abraham Solvation Model
- The Abraham solvation parameter model is a good approach for analyzing and predicting biological activities and partitioning coefficients. The general solvation equation has been used to predict the solute property (SP) behavior of drug compounds between biological barriers. Gas chromatography (GC) retention time can be used to predict molecular descriptors, such as E, S, A, B & L for existing and newly developed drug compounds. In this research, six columns of different stationary phases were used to predict the Abraham molecular descriptors more accurately. The six stationary phases used were 5% phenylmethyl polysiloxane, 6% cyanopropylphenyl 94% dimethylpolysiloxane, 5% diphenyl 95% dimethylpolysiloxane, 100% dimethylpolysiloxane, polyethylene glycol and 35% diphenyl 65% dimethylpolysiloxane. Retention times (RT) of 75 compounds have been measured and logarithm of experimental average retention time Ln(RTexp) are calculated. The Abraham solvation model is then applied to predict the process coefficients of these compounds using the literature values of the molecular descriptors (Acree Compilation descriptors). Six correlation equations are built up as a training set for each of the six columns. The six equations are then used to predict the molecular descriptors of the illegal drugs as a test set. This work shows the ability to extract molecular information from a new compound by utilizing commonly used GC columns available with the desired stationary phases. One can simply run the new compound in GC using these columns to get the retention time. Plugging in the retention time into the developed equations for each of the column will predict the molecular descriptors for the test compound and will give some information about the properties of the compound. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc407830/
- Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation of 1,7- & 1,9-dibromopentacyclo[5.4.0.02,6.03,10.05,9]undecane-8,11-dione
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Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of 1,9-dibromopentacyclo[5.4.0.02,6.03,10.05,9]undecane-8,11-dione (1,9-dibromo-PCU-8,11-dione) was performed by using an excess amount of m-chloroperbenzoic acid (3 equivalents) and resulted in the formation of the corresponding monolactone. The reaction would not proceed to the dilactone stage. The structure of the reaction product was established unequivocally via single crystal X-ray diffraction. Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of 1,9-dibromo-PCU-8,11-dione using ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) was also performed and afforded a mixture of lactones. Only one of these lactones, which also contained an alkene functionality, could be isolated and characterized. 1,7-dibromo-PCU-8,11-dione was also reacted with CAN, yielding the mono-lactone, which has also been characterized. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4471/
- Synthesis, characterization and properties of rigid macromolecules with extended conjugation, using palladium-catalyzed alkynylated polyhaloarenes.
- A synthetic approach to macromolecules of acetylenic arrays and luminescent properties is proposed and the execution of initial steps is described. Palladium-catalyzed coupling of 1,3,5-triiodobenzene with trimethylsilylbuta-1,3-diyne, trimethylsilylocta-1,3,5,7-tetrayne, and trimethylsilylhexadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octayne to yield the new 1,3,5-tris(trimethylsilylbuta-1,3-diynyl)benzene and the proposed 1,3,5-tris(8-(trimethylsilyl)octa-1,3,5,7-tetraynyl)benzene and 1,3,5-tris(trimethylsilyl)hexadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octaynyl)benzene respectively. The proposed three-coordinate Au (I) complexed macromolecules will be derived from the metallation of the aforementioned alkynylated arenes. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5206/
- Kinetic studies and computational modeling of atomic chlorine reactions in the gas phase.
- The gas phase reactions of atomic chlorine with hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, benzene, and ethylene are investigated using the laser flash photolysis / resonance fluorescence experimental technique. In addition, the kinetics of the reverse processes for the latter two elementary reactions are also studied experimentally. The absolute rate constants for these processes are measured over a wide range of conditions, and the results offer new accurate information about the reactivity and thermochemistry of these systems. The temperature dependences of these reactions are interpreted via the Arrhenius equation, which yields significantly negative activation energies for the reaction of the chlorine atom and hydrogen sulfide as well as for that between the phenyl radical and hydrogen chloride. Positive activation energies which are smaller than the overall endothermicity are measured for the reactions between atomic chlorine with ammonia and ethylene, which suggests that the reverse processes for these reactions also possess negative activation energies. The enthalpies of formation of the phenyl and β-chlorovinyl are assessed via the third-law method. The stability and reactivity of each reaction system is further rationalized based on potential energy surfaces, computed with high-level ab initio quantum mechanical methods and refined through the inclusion of effects which arise from the special theory of relativity. Large amounts of spin-contamination are found to result in inaccurate computed thermochemistry for the phenyl and ethyl radicals. A reformulation of the computational approach to incorporate spin-restricted reference wavefunctions yields computed thermochemistry in good accord with experiment. The computed potential energy surfaces rationalize the observed negative temperature dependences in terms of a chemical activation mechanism, and the possibility that an energized adduct may contribute to product formation is investigated via RRKM theory. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc12071/
- A Complete Chemical Analysis of Samples Taken from the Three Artesian Waters of Denton County
- The purpose of this study was to determine the chemical content of Denton County's (Texas) water. Based on the analysis of the three samples, the water of Denton County is classed as poor for irrigation. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29825/
- Study of Substituted Benzenesulfonate-Containing Layered Double Hydroxides and Investigation of the Hexamethylenetetramine Route of LDH Synthesis
- Benzenesulfonates, para-substituted with amine, chloride and methyl groups were successfully incorporated into layered double hydroxides of two different compositions, 2:1 Mg-Al LDH and 2:1 Zn-Al LDH. These parent materials were also doped with small amounts of nickel and the differences in the two systems were studied. The hexamethylenetetramine route of layered double hydroxide synthesis was investigated to verify if the mechanism is indeed homogeneous. This included attempting preparation of 2:1 Mg-Al LDH, 2:1 Zn-Al LDH and 2:1 Zn-Cr LDH with two different concentrations of hexamethylenetetramine. The analytical data of the products suggest that the homogeneous precipitation may not be the true mechanism of reaction involved in LDH synthesis by this method. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3709/
- Nitrogen Derivatives of I-phenylazimidoquinone
- A series of analogous reactions employing as a nucleus I-phenylazimidoquinone has been investigated. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97085/
- Mercury-Sensitized Photochemical Reactions of Isopropyl Alcohol
- This thesis describes the reactions of mercury-sensitized isopropyl alcohol when bombarded with 2537 Angstrom radiation. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc108033/
- The Reactions and Emission Spectra of Propylene in Electrodeless Discharge
- This thesis describes the reactions and emission spectra of propylene under radio frequency energy radiation. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc108032/
- A Study of the Reduction Products of N-(4-Nitrophenacyl)-4-(1-Hexyl)pyridinium Bromide
- Because of the structural analogies between these compounds and several other physiologically active compounds, such as chloroamphenicol, 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl sulfone, and 2,2-bis-(p-aminophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane, a more complete study of the reduction products and the sequence of catalytic reduction of N-(4-nitrophenacyl)-4-(1-hexyl)pyridinium bromide was made in this investigation. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96874/
- Interfacial Electrochemistry of Metal Nanoparticles Formation on Diamond and Copper Electroplating on Ruthenium Surface
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An extremely facile and novel method called spontaneous deposition, to deposit noble metal nanoparticles on a most stable form of carbon (C) i.e. diamond is presented. Nanometer sized particles of such metals as platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), gold (Au), copper (Cu) and silver (Ag) could be deposited on boron-doped (B-doped) polycrystalline diamond films grown on silicon (Si) substrates, by simply immersing the diamond/Si sample in hydrofluoric acid (HF) solution containing ions of the corresponding metal. The electrons for the reduction of metal ions came from the Si back substrate. The diamond/Si interfacial ohmic contact was of paramount importance to the observation of the spontaneous deposition process. The metal/diamond (M/C) surfaces were investigated using Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and x-ray diffractometry (XRD). The morphology (i.e. size and distribution) of metal nanoparticles deposits could be controlled by adjusting the metal ion concentration, HF concentration and deposition time. XRD data indicate the presence of textured and strained crystal lattices of Pd for different Pd/C morphologies, which seem to influence the electrocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde (HCHO). The sensitivity of electrocatalytic reactions to surface crystal structure implies that M/C could be fabricated for specific electrocatalytic applications. The research also presents electroplating of Cu on ruthenium (Ru), which a priori is a promising barrier material for Cu interconnects in the sub 0.13 μm generation integrated circuits (ICs). Cu plates on Ru with over 90% efficiency. The electrochemical nucleation and growth studies using the potentiostatic current transient method showed a predominantly progressive nucleation of Cu on Ru. This was also supported by SEM imaging, which showed that continuous thin films of Cu (ca. 400 Å) with excellent conformity could be plated over Ru without dendrite formation. Scotch tape peel tests and SEM on Cu/Ru samples both at room temperature (RT) and after annealing at 800 oC, showed no sign of delamination of the Cu film from Ru indicating strong adhesion. XRD patterns from Cu/Ru samples at RT through 800 oC indicated Cu in its characteristic face centered cubic (fcc) form with (111) phase dominating. Most importantly no new XRD peak emerged, even after annealing to 800 oC showing Cu and Ru did not interact much. The excellent adhesion and lack of metallurgical interactions between Cu and Ru underscored the potential application of Ru as a new Cu diffusion barrier in the next generation ICs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5526/
- Sensitization of Lanthanides and Organic-Based Phosphorescence via Energy Transfer and Heavy-Atom Effects
- The major topics discussed are the phosphorescence sensitization in the lanthanides via energy transfer and in the organics by heavy atom effects. The f-f transitions in lanthanides are parity forbidden and have weak molar extinction coefficients. Upon complexation with the ligand, ttrpy (4'-p-Tolyl-[2,2':6',2"]-terpyridine) the absorption takes place through the ligand and the excitation is transferred to the lanthanides, which in turn emit. This process is known as "sensitized luminescence." Bright red emission from europium and bright green emission from terbium complexes were observed. There is ongoing work on the making of OLEDs with neutral complexes of lanthanide hexafluoroacetyl acetonate/ttrpy, studied in this dissertation. Attempts to observe analogous energy transfer from the inorganic donor complexes of Au(I) thiocyanates were unsuccessful due to poor overlap of the emissions of these systems with the absorptions of Eu(III) and Tb(III). Photophysics of silver-aromatic complexes deals with the enhancement of phosphorescence in the aromatics. The heavy atom effect of the silver is responsible for this enhancement in phosphorescence. Aromatics such as naphthalene, perylene, anthracene and pyrene were involved in this study. Stern Volmer plots were studied by performing the quenching studies. The quenchers employed were both heavy metals such as silver and thallium and lighter metal like potassium. Dynamic quenching as the predominant phenomenon was noticed. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28388/
- The Synthesis and Testing of Differential Herbicides
- This investigation was limited to the preparation of substituted phenoxyacetic acids and related compounds. The types of substances prepared for testing can, in general, be placed in three groups. These are: aryloxyacetic acids, arylmercaptoacetic acids, and those acids containing the thiophene nucleus. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc75661/
- Studies of spin alignment in ferrocenylsilane compounds and in regiospecific oxidation reactions of 1,9-dimethylpentacyclo [5.4.0.02,6.03,10.05,9]undecane-8,11-dione.
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Part I. The syntheses of a series of stable ferrocenylsilane compounds and their corresponding polyradical cations are reported. Electron spin properties of these molecules were investigated by cyclic voltammetry, ESR, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. All the compounds presented, showed significant electronic communication (>100 mV) between the redox centers by CV. Part II. Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of (1,9-dimethyl-PCU-8,11-dione) was performed using m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid in 1:2 molar ratios. The product obtained was the corresponding dilactone 113. The structure of the reaction products was established unequivocally via single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The reaction of the 1,9-dimethyl-PCU-8,11-dione with 1:1 molar ratio of m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid produced again the dilactone 113, and not the expected monolactone 114. Ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) promoted oxidation reaction of 1,9-dimethyl-PCU-8,11-dione afforded a mixture of dimethylated lactones, which indicated unique reaction mechanism pathways. These individual isomers, 115 and 116, have been isolated from these mixtures via column chromatography by using silica gel as adsorbent followed by fractional recrystallization of individual chromatography fractions. Structures of these pure products have been established unequivocally by application of single crystal X-ray crystallographic methods. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5330/
- Thermal and Flash Photolysis Studies of Ligand-Exchange Reactions of Substituted Metal Carbonyl Complexes of Cr and Mo
- Thermal and flash photolysis studies of ligand-substitution reactions of cis-(pip)(L)M(CO)_4 by L' (pip = piperidine; L, L' = CO, phosphines, phosphites; M = Cr, Mo) implicate square-pyramidal [(L)M(CO)_4], in which L occupies a coordination site in the equatorial plane, as the reactive species. In chlorobenzene (= CB) solvent, the predominant species formed after flash photolysis and a steady-state intermediate for the thermal reaction is cis—[(CB)(L)M(CO)_4], for which rates of CB-dissociation increase with increasing steric demands of coordinated L. Rates of CB-dissociation from trans-[(CB)(L)M(CO)_4] intermediates, formed after photolysis but not thermally, exhibit no observable dependence on the steric properties of the coordinated L. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332097/
- Kinetics of Sulfur: Experimental Study of the Reaction of Atomic Sulfur with Acetylene and Theoretical Study of the Cn + So Potential Energy Surface
- The kinetics of the reaction of atomic sulfur with acetylene (S (3P) + C2H2) were investigated experimentally via the flash photolysis resonance fluorescence method, and the theoretical potential energy surface for the reaction CN + SO was modeled via the density functional and configuration interaction computational methods. Sulfur is of interest in modern chemistry due to its relevance in combustion and atmospheric chemistry, in the Claus process, in soot and diamond-film formation and in astrochemistry. Experimental conditions ranged from 295 – 1015 K and 10 – 400 Torr of argon. Pressure-dependence was shown at all experimental temperatures. The room temperature high-pressure limit second order rate constant was (2.10 ± 0.08) × 10-13 cm3 molecule-1 s-1. The Arrhenius plot of the high-pressure limit rate constants gave an Ea of (11.34 ± 0.03) kJ mol-1 and a pre-exponential factor of (2.14 ± 0.19) × 10-11 cm3 molecule-1 s-1. S (3P) + C2H2 is likely an adduct forming reaction due to pressure-dependence (also supported by a statistical mechanics analysis) which involves intersystem crossing. The potential energy surface for CN + SO was calculated at the B3LYP/6-311G(d) level and refined at the QCISD/6-311G(d) level. The PES was compared to that of the analogous reaction CN + O2. Notable energetically favorable products are NCS + O, CO + NS, and CS + NO. The completed PES will ultimately be modeled at the CCSD(T) level (extrapolated to infinite basis set limit) for theoretical reaction rate analysis (RRKM). digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271774/
- N-Heterocyclic Carbenes of the Late Transition Metals: A Computational and Structural Database Study
- A computational chemistry analysis combined with a crystallographic database study of the bonding in late transition metal N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes is reported. The results illustrate a metal-carbon bond for these complexes, approximately 4% shorter than that of a M-C single bond found in metal alkyl complexes. As a consequence of this result, two hypotheses are investigated. The first hypothesis explores the possibility of multiple-bond character in the metal-carbon linkage of the NHC complex, and the second, considers the change in the hybridization of the carbenoid carbon to incorporate more p character. The latter hypothesis is supported by the results. Analysis of these complexes using the natural bond orbital method evinces NHC ligands possessing trans influence. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4792/
- Hydantoin Derivatives as Anticonvulsants. I. 5-Cyclohexylalkyl-5-(2-Thienyl)Hydantoins
- The study herein described represents a continuation of the work on 5-(2-thienyl)-5-substituted hydantoins which has been in progress in the laboratories of the North Texas State College for the past several years. It has for its purpose the study of the effect of lengthening the carbon chain connecting a cyclohexyl radical to 5-(2-thienyl)hydantoin in the 5- position. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83504/
- Studies in the Hydantoin Series. II. 5-(3-Pyridyl)hydantoin and Its Derivatives
- It is the purpose of this investigation to study the chemistry of 5-(3-pyridyl)hydantoin and to compare its properties with those of 5-phenylhydantoin. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc107949/
- Modeling the chemical and photophysical properties of gold complexes.
- Various gold complexes were computationally investigated, to probe their photophysical, geometric, and bonding properties. The geometry of AuI complexes (ground state singlet) is very sensitive to the electronic nature of the ligands: σ-donors gave a two-coordinate, linear shape; however, σ-acceptors yielded a three-coordinate, trigonal planar geometry. Doublet AuIIL3 complexes distort to T-shape, and are thus ground state models of the corresponding triplet AuIL3. The disproportionation of AuIIL3 to AuIL3 and AuIIIL3 is endothermic for all ligands investigated, however, σ-donors are better experimental targets for AuII complexes. For dimeric AuI complexes, only one gold center in the optimized triplet exciton displays a Jahn-Teller distortion, and the Au---Au distance is reduced versus the ground state distance (i.e., two reasons for large Stokes' shifts). digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4640/
- Quantitative Chemical Analysis of the Soils of Erath County, Texas
- A chemical analysis of representative samples of Windthorst sand, Denton sand, and Denton clay has been made, and this analysis shows that their composition has a strict correlation with respect to their geological origins. The analyses of the different soils have shown the Windthorst sand to be highly deficient in all of the essential elements, whereas the Denton sand is deficient in only one; namely, phosphorus. The analysis of the Denton clay showed it to be highly fertile. From the consideration of the pH and the lime content, it has been determined to some extent what crops will grow in each of the soils. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc699523/
- Infrared Studies of Anions of Barbituric Acids
- As long ago as 1881, it was realized that a functional group of atoms in a molecule would cause an absorption band to appear at a particular frequency in the infrared spectrum of the molecule. In more recent years, the concept of characteristic group frequencies has become firmly established and has resulted in the present widespread use of infrared spectroscopy. There appear to have been relatively few studies of infrared absorption of organic acids as compared with their salts. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc108088/
- The Stereochemistry of Silenes and Alpha-Lithio Silanes
- When E- or Z-l-methyl-l-phenyl-2-neopentylsilene was generated by the retro-Diels-Alder vacuum-sealed tube thermolysis of its corresponding anthracene adduct, in the presence of various alkoxysilanes, only one diastereomeric adduct was formed in each case, showing that the reactions are stereospecific. An x-ray crystal structure of the methoxytriphenylsilane adduct of the E-silene confirmed its relative configuration as (R,S) or (S,R). This demonstrated that the addition of alkoxysilanes to silenes is stereospecific and syn. The relative configurations of similar alkoxysilane and alkoxystannane adducts to E- and Z-l-methyl-l-phenyl-2-neopentylsilene were assigned based on a combination of xray structures and *3C NMR data. A strong, nonbonded oxygen-metal interaction is apparent in all of those compounds studied. Treatment of the alkoxystannane adducts with alkyl lithium reagents results in tin-lithium exchange in some cases. The results indicate that the resulting <x-lithio alkoxysilanes are not configurationally stable in either THF or hydrocarbon solvents. The reaction of tert butyl lithium with a-trimethylsilylvinylmethylphenylchlorosilane in hydrocarbon solvents yields E- and Z-l-methyl-l-phenyl-2-neopentyl-2-trimethylsilylsilene. In the absence of any traps these silenes undergo a novel tert butyl lithium catalyzed rearrangement to 2-phenyl-3-trimethylsilyl-5,5-dimethyl-2-silahex-3-ene. These silenes were also trapped as their [4+2] cycloadducts with anthracene. The Z-isomer of the anthracene adduct was separated and its stereochemistry confirmed by an x-ray crystal structure. The anthracene adducts of both E- and Z-l-methyl-1-phenyl-2-neopentyl-2-trimethylsilylsilene undergo a facile, stereospecific decomposition at temperatures as low as 190°C to regenerate their respective silenes, the mildest stereospecific route to a silene yet reported. The E- and Z-silenes react stereospecifically with methanol under vacuum-sealed tube conditions. The stereochemistry of the addition is syn and a common mechanism is proposed for the addition of alcohols and the addition of alkoxysilanes to silenes. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332323/
- Stereoisomerism of Dimethyl Muconate
- The acid which is analogous to the next member of the diphenylpolyenes, 1,4-diphenylbutadiene, is muconic acid. This acid has been chosen to be investigated in an effort to isolate all the stereoisomers of a set containing more than two isomers. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96884/
- Comparison of Homework Systems (Four Web-Based) used in First-Semester General Chemistry
- Web-based homework systems are becoming more common in general chemistry as instructors face ever-increasing enrollment. Yet providing meaningful feedback on assignments remains of the utmost importance. Chemistry instructors consider completion of homework integral to students' success in chemistry, yet only a few studies have compared the use of Web-based systems to the traditional paper-and-pencil homework within general chemistry. This study compares the traditional homework system to four different Web-based systems. Data from eight, semester classes consisting of a diagnostic pre-test, final semester grades, and the number of successful and unsuccessful students are analyzed. Statistically significant results suggest a chemistry instructor should carefully consider options when selecting a homework system. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9858/
- Acceptor-sensitizers for Nanostructured Oxide Semiconductor in Excitonic Solar Cells
- Organic dyes are examined in photoelectrochemical systems wherein they engage in thermal (rather than photoexcited) electron donation into metal oxide semiconductors. These studies are intended to elucidate fundamental parameters of electron transfer in photoelectrochemical cells. Development of novel methods for the structure/property tuning of electroactive dyes and the preparation of nanostructured semiconductors have also been discovered in the course of the presented work. Acceptor sensitized polymer oxide solar cell devices were assembled and the impact of the acceptor dyes were studied. The optoelectronic tuning of boron-chelated azadipyrromethene dyes has been explored by the substitution of carbon substituents in place of fluoride atoms at boron. Stability of singlet exited state and level of reduction potential of these series of aza-BODIPY coumpounds were studied in order to employ them as electron-accepting sensitizers in solid state dye sensitized solar cells. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc699927/
- A Fractionation Column for the Separation of Products of the Alkylation of Isobutane and Isobutene
- This thesis describes a fractionation column method of separating isobutane and isobutene to isolate isooctane. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc75288/
- Soft Landing Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry: History, Instrumentation and an Ambient Pressure Application
- Preparative mass spectrometry is an important method for the synthesis of new materials. Recently, soft landing mass spectrometry has been used to land ions on surfaces to coat or otherwise alter them. Commercial soft landing instruments do not yet exist, and the physical phenomenon of soft landing has not yet been fully described. For future ion mobility soft landing research, the theory of ion mobility, ion optics and soft landing is discussed, and 2 soft landing instruments have been built and described, along with proof of concept experiments for both instruments. Simulations of the process of ion mobility and ion optics for use in these instruments, as well as some preliminary results for the optics are included. Surfaces described include copper on mica and iron on silicon. Self assembly of soft landed ions is observed on the surfaces. The instruments constructed will be useful for future soft landing research, and soft landing can be used for future materials research with special attention focused on the self-assembly of the landed ions. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33136/
- Surface Chemical Deposition of Advanced Electronic Materials
- The focus of this work was to examine the direct plating of Cu on Ru diffusion barriers for use in interconnect technology and the substrate mediated growth of graphene on boron nitride for use in advanced electronic applications. The electrodeposition of Cu on Ru(0001) and polycrystalline substrates (with and without pretreatment in an iodine containing solution) has been studied by cyclic voltammetry (CV), current-time transient measurements (CTT), in situ electrochemical atomic force microscopy (EC-AFM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The EC-AFM data show that at potentials near the OPD/UPD threshold, Cu crystallites exhibit pronounced growth anisotropy, with lateral dimensions greatly exceeding vertical dimensions. XPS measurements confirmed the presence and stability of adsorbed I on the Ru surface following pre-treatment in a KI/H2SO4 solution and following polarization to at least −200 mV vs. Ag/AgCl. CV data of samples pre-reduced in I-containing electrolyte exhibited a narrow Cu deposition peak in the overpotential region and a UPD peak. The kinetics of the electrodeposited Cu films was investigated by CTT measurements and applied to theoretical models of nucleation. The data indicated that a protective I adlayer may be deposited on an air-exposed Ru electrode as the oxide surface is electrochemically reduced, and that this layer will inhibit reformation of an oxide during the Cu electroplating process. A novel method for epitaxial graphene growth directly on a dielectric substrate of systematically variable thickness was studied. Mono/multilayers of BN(111) were grown on Ru(0001) by atomic layer deposition (ALD), exhibiting a flat (non-nanomesh) R30(3x3) structure. BN(111) was used as a template for growth of graphene by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of C2H4 at 1000 K. Characterization by LEED, Auger, STM/STS and Raman indicate the graphene is in registry with the BN substrate, and exhibits a HOPG-like 0 eV bandgap density-of-states (DOS). digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67938/
- A Qualitative Analysis of the Products of the Reaction Between Chlorosulfonic Acid and 2, 2, 4-Trimethylpentane
- This study was made in an attempt to analyze qualitatively the reaction products formed when chlorosulfonic acid reacts with 2, 2, 4-trimethylpentane. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc75290/
- Photophysical properties of pyrene, 2,7 diazapyrene and 1,3-bis(β-naphthyl)propane.
- The luminescence properties of Van Der Waals' dimers and clusters of pyrene and diazapyrene have been investigated. Excimers, dimeric species which are associative in an excited electronic state and dissociative in their ground state, have long been established and play an important role in many areas of photochemistry. My work here focuses on the luminescence and absorption properties of ground state dimers/aggregates, which are less understood, and allows further characterization of the ground state and excited state association of these aromatic molecules. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3999/
- Thermodynamic and Structural Studies of Layered Double Hydroxides
- The preparation of layered double hydroxides via titration with sodium hydroxide was thoroughly investigated for a number of M(II)/M(III) combinations. These titration curves were examined and used to calculate nominal solubility product constants and other thermodynamic quantities for the various LDH chloride systems. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278144/
- Synthesis and Electron Transfer Studies of Supramolecular Triads
- This study expands the role of polythiophenes as an electron donating chromophore within energy harvesting milti-modular donor-acceptor systems. The polythiophene moiety would act as an electron donating spacer group between the donor and acceptor entities, viz., phenothiazine and fulleropyrrolidine, respectively, in the newly synthesized supramolecular triads. The triads 10-{[2,2';5',2"] terthiophene-5-fulleropyrrolidine} phenothiazine and 10-{[2,2'] bithiophene-5-fulleropyrrolidine} phenothiazine were synthesized and characterized through electrochemical and spectroscopic methods to ascertain their structural integrity. the componets of the triads were selected for their established redox parameters. Phenothiazine would act as a secondary donor and would facilitate hole-transfer from the polythiophene primary electron donor, due to its ease of oxidation and yield a long-lived charge separated state. Fulleropyrrolidine would act as an acceptor for ease of reductive capabilities and its ability to hold multiple charges. Finally, occurrence of photoinduced electron transferleading to the anticipated charge separated states is established from advanced transient spectroscopic techniques on these novel supramolecular systems. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc849639/
- The Determination of the Constants in the System of Methyl Alcohol, Acetic Acid, and Water
- The purpose of this study is to determine the specific reaction or velocity constants and the equilibrium constant in a system of methyl alcohol and acetic acid, a bimolecular reaction of the second order. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc75265/
- Knowledge Discovery of Nanotube Mechanical Properties With an Informatics-Molecular Dynamics Approach
- Carbon nanotubes (CNT) have unparalleled mechanical properties, spanning several orders of magnitude over both length and time scales. Computational and experimental results vary greatly, partly due to the multitude of variables. Coupling physics-based molecular dynamics (MD) with informatics methodologies is proposed to navigate the large problem space. The adaptive intermolecular reactive empirical bond order (AIREBO) is used to model short range, long range and torsional interactions. A powerful approach that has not been used to study CNT mechanical properties is the derivation of descriptors and quantitative structure property relationships (QSPRs). For the study of defected single-walled CNTs (SWCNT), two descriptors were identified as critical: the density of non-sp2 hybridized carbons and the density of methyl groups functionalizing the surface. It is believed that both of these descriptors can be experimentally measured, paving the way for closed-loop computational-experimental development. Informatics can facilitate discovery of hidden knowledge. Further evaluation of the critical descriptors selected for Poisson's ratio lead to the discovery that Poisson's ratio has strain-varying nonlinear elastic behavior. CNT effectiveness in composites is based both on intrinsic mechanical properties and interfacial load transfer. In double-walled CNTs, inter-wall bonds are surface defects that decrease the intrinsic properties but also improve load transfer. QSPRs can be used to model these inverse effects and pinpoint the optimal amount of inter-wall bonds. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115050/
- Lipidomic Analysis of Single Cells and Organelles Using Nanomanipulation Coupled to Mass Spectrometry
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The capability to characterize disease states by way of determining novel biomarkers has led to a high demand of single cell and organelle analytical methodologies due to the unexpected heterogeneity present in cells of the same type. Lipids are of particular interest in the search for biomarkers due to their active roles in cellular metabolism and energy storage. Analyzing localized lipid chemistry from individual cells and organelles is challenging however, due to low analyte volume, limited discriminate instrumentation, and common requirements of separation procedures and expenditure of cell sample. Using nanomanipulation in combination with mass spectrometry, individual cells and organelles can be extracted from tissues and cultures in vitro to determine if heterogeneity at the cellular level is present. The discriminate extraction of a single cell or organelle allows the remainder of cell culture or tissue to remain intact, while the high sensitivity and chemical specificity of mass spectrometry provides structural information for limited volumes without the need for chromatographic separation. Mass analysis of lipids extracted from individual cells can be carried out in multiple mass spectrometry platforms through direct-inject mass spectrometry using nanoelectrospray-ionization and through matrix-assisted laser/desorption ionization. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc849662/
- Mercury-sensitized Photochemical Reactions of Isopropyl Alcohol
- The nature and scope of this problem is to determine from the irradiation of isopropyl alcohol with 2537 A, the behavior and mechanism of the reaction, since it is known that a reaction does occur. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc107894/
- The Photolysis of Ethyllithium and Triethylaluminum
- The majority of interest in organolithium and organoaluminum compounds has centered around their potency as polymerization catalysts. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc164375/
- Layered Double Hydroxides and the Origins of Life on Earth
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A brief introduction to the current state of research in the Origins of Life field is given in Part I of this work. Part II covers original research performed by the author and co-workers. Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) systems are anion-exchanging clays that have the general formula M(II)xM(III)(OH)(2x+2)Y, where M(II) and M(III) are any divalent and trivalent metals, respectively. Y can be nearly any anion, although modern naturally occuring LDH systems incorporate carbonate (CO32-), chloride (Cl-), or sulfate (SO42-) anions. Intercalated cobalticyanide anion shows a small yet observable deviation from local Oh symmetry causing small differences between its oriented and non-oriented infrared spectra. Nitroprusside is shown to intercalate into 2:1 Mg:Al LDH with decomposition to form intercalated ferrocyanide and nitrosyl groups of an unidentified nature. The [Ru(CN)6]4- anion is shown to intercalate into layered double hydroxides in the same manner as other hexacyano anions, such as ferrocyanide and cobalticyanide, with its three-fold rotational axis perpendicular to the hydroxide sheets. The square-planar tetracyano-nickelate(II), -palladate(II), and platinate(II) anions were intercalated into both 2:1 and 3:1 Mg:Al layered double hydroxides (LDH). The basal spacings in the 2:1 hosts are approximately 11 Å, indicating that the anions are inclined approximately 75 degrees relative to the hydroxide layers, while in the 3:1 hosts the square-planar anions have enough space to lie more nearly parallel to the LDH cation layers, giving basal spacings of approximately 8 Å. It has been found that the LDH Mg2Al(OH)6Cl catalyzes the self-addition of cyanide, to give in a one-pot reaction at low concentrations an increased yield of diaminomaleonitrile and in addition, at higher ($0.1M) concentrations, a purple-pink material that adheres to the LDH. We are investigating whether this reaction also occurs with hydrotalcite itself, what is the minimum effective concentration of cyanide, and what can be learned about the products and how they compare with those reported at high HCN concentrations in the absence of catalyst. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2766/
- Layered Double Hydroxides: Synthesis, Characterization, and Interaction of Mg-Al Systems with Intercalated Tetracyanonickelate(II)
- The square-planar tetracyanonickelate(II) anion was intercalated into 2:1 and 3:1 Mg-Al layered double hydroxide systems (LDHs). In the 2:1 material, the anion holds itself at an angle of about 30° to the layers, whereas in the 3:1 material it lies more or less parallel to the layers. This is confirmed by orientation effects in the infrared spectra of the intercalated materials and by X-ray diffraction (XRD) data. The measured basal spacings for the intercalated LDH hosts are approximately 11 Å for the 2:1 and approximately 8 Å for the 3:1. The IR of the 2:1 material shows a slight splitting in the ν(CN) peak, which is suppressed in that compound's oriented IR spectrum, indicating that at least some of the intercalated anion's polarization is along the z-axis. This effect is not seen in the 3:1 material. A comparison between chloride LDHs and nitrate LDHs was made with respect to intercalation of tetracyanonickelate(II) anions. Both XRD data and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) data of the LDH tetracyanonickelates confirms that there are no significant differences between the products from the two types of starting materials. The presence of a weak ν(NO) peak in the IR spectra of those samples made from nitrate parents indicates the presence of small amounts of residual [NO3]- in those systems. Small amounts of Cl- present in the chloride-derived samples, while perhaps detectable using AAS, would not be detectable in this manner. An attempted synthesis of Mg-Al LDH carbonates starting from reduced Mg and Al was unsuccessful due to pH constraints on hydroxide solubility in the solvent system used (water). The pH required to precipitate Al(OH)3 in the system was too high to allow precipitation of Mg(OH)2. Consequently, we found it impossible to have both of the required metal hydroxides present simultaneously in the system. An additional synthesis using a halogen as an oxidizing agent also failed to produce material of any characterizable quality. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4636/
- A Comparison of the Achievements of Science and Non-Science Majors Enrolled in General Chemistry at North Texas State College
- It is the specific purpose of this investigation to determine the difference, if any, in the amount of practical, everyday chemistry learned by the science majors as opposed to the non-science majors enrolled in general chemistry at the North Texas State College during the school year 1950-1951. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96990/
- A Chemical Analysis of the Peanut
- The object of this paper is to make an analysis of the mineral and food content of the peanut and to compare them with a balanced food. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83334/
- Synthesis and Screening of a Combinatorial Peptide Library for Ligands to Target Transferrin: Miniaturizing the Library
- Combinatorial libraries are used in the search for ligands that bind to target proteins. Fmoc solid-phase peptide synthesis is routinely used to generate such libraries. Microwave-assisted peptide synthesis was employed here to decrease reaction times by 80-90%. Two One-Bead-One-Compound combinatorial libraries were synthesized on 130μm beads (one containing 750 members and the other 16, 807). The use of smaller solid supports would have many important practical advantages including; increased library diversity per unit mass, smaller quantities of library needed to generate hits, and screening could be conducted by using a standard flow cytometer. To this end, a miniaturized peptide library was synthesized on 20 μm beads to demonstrate proof of principle. A small sample from the 16,807-member library was screened against transferrin-AlexaFluro 647, a protein responsible for iron transport in vivo. A number of hits were identified and sequenced using techniques coupling nanomanipulation with nanoelectrospray mass spectrometry. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30440/
- A Study of Some 1-alkyl-1,2-dihydro-3-hydroxybenzo[g]quinoxaline-5,10-diones
- The experiment in this thesis involves a study of some 1-alkyl-1,2-dihydro-3-hydroxybenzo[g]quinoxaline-5,10-diones. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc108092/
- Infrared Studies of Group VIB metal Carbonyl Derivatives
- With three different proposals for the bonding in metal carbonyls, it was decided to look into the situation more thoroughly in order to see what other evidence was available to support or refute any of these ideas. It became obvious that a definite contradiction existed between the kinetic evidence of various metal carbonyls, and the concept of MC bond strengths as predicted by Cotton's theory. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc164464/
- Mercury-Sensitized Photochemical Reactions of Isopropyl Alcohol
- This thesis discusses the mercury-sensitized photochemical reactions of isopropyl alcohol. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc130438/
- Diimine(dithiolate)platinum(ii) Chromophores: Synthesis, Spectroscopy, and Material Applications
- A series of 28 square-planar dithiol(diimine)platinum(II) chromophoric complexes have been synthesized, characterized, and evaluated for potential efficacy in sensitization of solid state photovoltaic devices to the near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The effect of molecular stacking in the solid state and self-association in solution are shown to influence spectral, electronic, and magnetic properties of the chromophores. Such properties are investigated in the pure form and as partners in donor-acceptor charge transfer adducts. Finally, selected chromophores have been incorporated into single layer schottky diodes as neat films and as dopants in multi-layer organic photovoltaic devices. Evaluation of the devices internal quantum efficiency and voltage-current was measured as proof of concept. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc699877/


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.comments2016-09-12T08:30:34.828-07:00LISA SOLOMON :: m u s i n g sLisa Solomonhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-21016512087563169982016-09-09T16:36:02.641-07:002016-09-09T16:36:02.641-07:00It was a great piece of work. Thanks to C and you...It was a great piece of work. Thanks to C and you....and your volunteers, email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-40746157402420961302016-08-09T09:04:50.096-07:002016-08-09T09:04:50.096-07:00This place looks like the definition of Paradise, ...This place looks like the definition of Paradise, very envious! Trademark Lawyerhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-31461939889240199772016-07-05T05:14:40.104-07:002016-07-05T05:14:40.104-07:00Oh! How wonderful! It looks amazing.Oh! How wonderful! It looks amazing.house on hill roadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-60502458635804492172016-07-02T05:15:38.178-07:002016-07-02T05:15:38.178-07:00GREAT photos, thanks! I can certify that the litt...GREAT photos, thanks! I can certify that the little's grandparents had a memorable time, too.

Besides all the tasty fruit there was wonderful varieties of pokey, very good sushi, and other culinary delights that are not so readily available in Calif. Richardhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-69586050032355212252016-06-06T13:34:56.478-07:002016-06-06T13:34:56.478-07:00Hi Lisa, I love so much reading about your art. so...Hi Lisa, I love so much reading about your art. so glad you're blogging again! All I do all day long is count things (and try to tell good stories about the numbers) so a little dose of art is just what I need. Thanks for making the firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-46723730829955324322016-06-02T04:10:48.600-07:002016-06-02T04:10:48.600-07:00yeah, June! HOW did that happen?!? looking forwa...yeah, June! HOW did that happen?!?

looking forward to reading about your community project....do you EVER email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-66539463289753614602016-04-29T03:29:02.538-07:002016-04-29T03:29:02.538-07:00These look great.... and so do YOU!These look great.... and so do firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-24696778119237117422016-04-07T22:50:07.583-07:002016-04-07T22:50:07.583-07:00Looks like fun! I saw the giant balloon dog when i...Looks like fun! I saw the giant balloon dog when it was still at the LACMA. Crazy big! Of course, it was eclipsed by the freeway installation with real moving cars and beautifully-made buildings. So many great museums.Carley Biblinhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-4917772981329204752016-04-06T04:23:03.666-07:002016-04-06T04:23:03.666-07:00SOME of us have very fond memories of family dinne...SOME of us have very fond memories of family dinners and weekend breakfasts at Norm's! With a waiter who knew us very well which made it an even more homey experience.

Rumor has it that the 's' in Lisa was written backwards.....hmmmmmm. Also, that your parents found it pretty funny once they discovered your 'crime.'

Thanks for an intro to some artists whose work i had never seen before. Makes me want to go to the Broad the next time I am in email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-31315296675638687832016-03-21T19:34:23.673-07:002016-03-21T19:34:23.673-07:00I love your design. Granny squares are definitely ...I love your design. Granny squares are definitely a nice homey look for something usually made really uncomfortably.Carley Biblinhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-61445273642284197922016-03-21T04:44:14.468-07:002016-03-21T04:44:14.468-07:00How cool are these!! Go Lisa and the other artists...How cool are these!! Go Lisa and the other artists.....firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-5815155715133271582016-03-20T15:09:42.687-07:002016-03-20T15:09:42.687-07:00These are amazing! They look so cozy.These are amazing! They look so cozy.Maitreyahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-32557038299673275422016-03-09T06:30:18.644-08:002016-03-09T06:30:18.644-08:00GORGEOUS rendition of a Japanese screen! THANKS f...GORGEOUS rendition of a Japanese screen! THANKS for the email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-43144110686674233582016-02-15T08:24:14.529-08:002016-02-15T08:24:14.529-08:00Love Lynda Barry so much. Thank you for sharing t...Love Lynda Barry so much. Thank you for sharing this...I am reading this post while I am watching my 2-D students work and procrastinating on grading their last assignment....firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-59905645069799713452016-02-14T16:04:15.939-08:002016-02-14T16:04:15.939-08:00I'm so thrilled for you. Jane, Kate and I will...I'm so thrilled for you. Jane, Kate and I will ALL watch!!!! xoxoxohouse on hill roadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-58095306405583779252016-02-10T05:51:27.755-08:002016-02-10T05:51:27.755-08:00Congrats to you! Wishing you success and fun in d...Congrats to you! Wishing you success and fun in doing these classes.Richardhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-74448133340295799622016-02-04T06:56:59.995-08:002016-02-04T06:56:59.995-08:00Wow, what a treasure trove of sage advice and expe...Wow, what a treasure trove of sage advice and experience this book is! Even a nonartist like me can appreciate and enjoy it. Little wonder you love it so much.

Kinda reminds me of Richard Scarry's books for children because the pages are chock full of drawings and information.Richardhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-86599353642374728612016-02-04T03:57:35.779-08:002016-02-04T03:57:35.779-08:00Thanks for sharing this, Lisa. I think Jane would ...Thanks for sharing this, Lisa. I think Jane would LOVE it.house on hill roadhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-25304159537788174702016-01-20T04:14:08.532-08:002016-01-20T04:14:08.532-08:00"Whirlwind" is an understatement! What..."Whirlwind" is an understatement! What a nice compliment that your classes are so well attended.

Congrats to Walter for his 10th anniversary. Hard to believe he's been there that long. Or that the little turned 7. What does that mean about us getting OLDER?!? As my Mom used to say, 'age is just a number.'Richardhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-11271716826978912472016-01-14T20:49:51.709-08:002016-01-14T20:49:51.709-08:00@Anika - i love those ornaments. i'm not takin...@Anika - i love those ornaments. i'm not taking them out of the box ! ;) and i hope you write more too !
and how cool about your mom. i bet her wreaths are/were amazing. lucky to be surrounded by that ! happy new year !
Lisa Solomonhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-76355686113702114082016-01-14T15:36:42.383-08:002016-01-14T15:36:42.383-08:00Happy New Year Lisa! Those ornaments! I want to ...Happy New Year Lisa!

Those ornaments! I want to sit around and look at that photo all the time. One of my goals is to post on my blog more often this year too. Last year I only posted twice, which is kinda hard to believe, but true. I would certainly love to hear/see more from you here, especially thoughts about stuff.

P.S. I love your wreath! My mom had her own business creating dried flower arrangements while I was growing up, and she still makes bittersweet wreaths for the fall and greenery wreaths and bunches for the holidays which is the best.Anika Starmerhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-83028161078884068022016-01-12T13:39:51.088-08:002016-01-12T13:39:51.088-08:00I'm reading you too, just never comment... Loo...I'm reading you too, just never comment... Looking forward to your thoughts and work in 2016!
You go girl!
www.calsfieldnotes.wordpress.comCarlahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-83098576724948286292016-01-12T07:25:20.801-08:002016-01-12T07:25:20.801-08:00I, for one, am glad you came back to post here! T...I, for one, am glad you came back to post here! The ombre and jello were very tasty.Richardhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-82961077412190666882016-01-12T03:46:09.194-08:002016-01-12T03:46:09.194-08:00happy new year, lisa! xohappy new year, lisa! xohouse on hill roadhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-46493919510442263372015-12-07T04:25:35.489-08:002015-12-07T04:25:35.489-08:00What a fun time at the reception for a great show!...What a fun time at the reception for a great show! Many of those who came wanted to see their keepsake. It was heartwarming to share warm memories with everyone.Richardhttp://email@example.com

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Amarillo police arrested two men Tuesday on drug and evading charges after officers said the men fled from them.
About 1 a.m. Tuesday, police were checking the 1200 block of North Monroe Street to follow up on an earlier incident and observed two men sitting in a white Cadillac.
As an officer approached the Cadillac, he observed the men begin to make furtive movements as if they were hiding something, police said.
The men then hopped out of the car, ran from the officer and refused commands to stop, police said. The passenger in the Cadillac then tossed out a clear plastic bag as he ran. Officers later recovered the bag, which contained what was thought to be eight small packages of marijuana and two bags of cocaine. After the driver fled, he dropped a metal object from his hand; the officer later retrieved a BB gun, which was booked into evidence.
An officer took the driver — identified as Montray Bernard Morgan, 30 — into custody after a brief foot chase. Responding officers spotted the passenger — identified as Amir Kariem, 32 — running in the 500 block of Northwest Fifth Avenue and took him into custody.
Officers also determined Morgan had an outstanding warrant for aggravated robbery.
Officers later found a small bag of suspected cocaine that Morgan apparently attempted to hide in the back seat of the patrol car, police said.
He was booked into Potter County Detention Center on the robbery warrant, an evading charge and a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Kariem was booked into the jail on charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, evading arrest or detention with a previous conviction, possession of marijuana and four local warrants issued by a local justice of the peace.


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9458 3669
[email protected]
Supported by:
River Regional Park Volunteers (CRRPV)
Canning River Regional
Park Volunteers are a small, dedicated group who work within the
Canning River Regional Park, mostly between Nicholson Road Bridge
in the east and Adenia Lagoon near the western end of the park.
Membership is free and is open to all who are registered
as volunteers for the Canning River Regional Park. We would love
your help with any of our activities – as little or as much
time as you can afford!
Our aims
The group's aims are to promote the Canning River Regional
Park as a place of conservation and passive recreation, and to carry
out activities, which enhance the natural values of the area.
About the Canning River Regional
River Regional Park is a significant reserve along the Canning
River, less than 10km from the CBD. It is surrounded by bushland
and parkland areas and includes historic sites such as Woodloes
Homestead, Mason's Landing and Kent Street Weir.
There are picnic areas at Riverton Jetty Reserve,
Wilson Park and Masons Landing. A number of pleasant walk trails
meander through Eucalyptus rudis woodland, and several lakes provide
added interest. It is an area where you are likely to encounter
a variety of birds, frogs, turtles, insects and plants.
Click here to see images
of the Canning River Regional Park
What we do
Carry out activities
in connection with a number of specific project sites within the
Hold monthly
workdays – planting, mulching, weeding, seed collection, etc.
Hold monthly
meetings – on the third Wednesday of each month at Canning River Eco-Education Centre, Wilson at 7:30pm.
Carry out two
bird surveys per year – one in April, one in November.
Combine with
other organizations to contribute to larger scale projects –
such as Liege Street Demonstration Wetland and Tree Day Plantings.
Attend community
functions – such as Foundation Day.
Provide walks
to inform the public of environmental features, development, and
concerns within the park.
volunteer project sites include:
NRM Site
Litoria Flats, Upper Level
Western Power
Litoria Sedge Site
Nicholson Billabong
Morning Glory
Litoria Fenced Site
Earlier project sites / still being monitored:
Hill Revegetation
Litoria Stream
Next Event
Informal work days are conducted on Monday mornings (watering) and on other days as the need arises. Anyone with time to spare would be welcomed. Contact Jo Stone 9458 3669.
Click here to view Events Calendar
2016 happenings
Bird Survey. April 10. Our 26th survey; 59 species recorded.
Latest Bird Survey by routes (notes)
Summary of all Bird Surveys by routes
(2003 - 2016)
2015 happenings
Watering at Litoria Bank
Photo: Richard ready for watering at Litoria Bank
Planning Meeting
Group Work Day at Litora Stream
On-going watering of Litoria Bank
Photo: One of two Possum boxes
installed at Litora Stream
Clean Up Australia Day - supported by Stocklands Riverton, City of Canning and approx. 60 community members.
Photo: Clean Up Aust Day 2015
Rakali searches – attempts to find Native Water Rats along the Canning.
Watering - continued at Litoria Bank.
Group Work Day – at Litoria Flats.
Earth Day – support with children's activity.
Bird Survey 29.3.15
Our 24th survey; 69 species recorded.
Bird Survey by routes (notes)
Photo: Southern Boobook at Lambertia Flats
Work Day – weeding at NRM Site.
Photo: After a morning's weeding
May 20
Work Day – with CVA at Urban Forest - weeding fleabane and plantain.
June 1
WA Day 2015
Photo: Tracy's mosaic bird bath raised $216 in a raffle
June 10
Work Day with CVA - weeding at Litoria Fenced Site – removal of Veldt Grass.
June 15
CRRPV's conservation work explained to teachers, professional development day organised by DPaW.
June 20
Work Day - planting sedges on lower level, Litoria Bank.
July 15
Working with CVA at Urban Forest to remove thistles on the floodplain section.
July 17
Planting Day with Cockatoo Kids Club (Jo) – putting in understorey plants on Litoria Bank.
July 25
Work Day - Weeding & planting Gahnia trifida at Samphire Site.
Photo: Weeding at the Samphire Site
Aug 3
Work with CVA team at Urban Forest - weeding & relaying of black plastic for weed control.
Photo: Relaying black plastic for weed control at Urban Forest
Aug 16
Science and Sustainability Expo with CREEC, AAEE at Kent St Weir.
September 12
Bushcare's Major Day Out activity - Work Day at Urban Forest – planting Melaleuca teretifolia & weeding.
Photo: Weeding around sedges at Urban Forest
Oct 3
Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser at Bunnings, Cannington.
Oct 10
Work Day weeding at Litoria Bank, plus mapping of plant species at Litoria Flats.
Photo: Microtis Orchids at Litoria Flats
Oct 17
CRRPV 25th Anniversary celebration – visit to Kaarakin Cockatoo & lunch at HopsScotch.
Oct 24
Garage Sale Trail.
Nov 1
Bird Survey – our 25th survey.
Bird Survey by routes (notes)
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Macro lighting is a little bit different from lighting at normal scale, because when you're dealing with such small subjects, it's really easy to flood the area with light. That said, macro subjects often need a little lighting boost to bring out details around edges, to show more texture, to reveal more contour. And, that's true with lighting in the real world. It's just you got to be careful about how much light you throw into a scene. That's why, very often, just natural light and a reflector is a really good way to go, because it's a a light easy to control (amount of light).
That said, I'm ready to try something else with this image. I've done a couple of things here. I pulled that leaf out of the way that was bothering me. Did the same thing you saw in last movie. I just pulled it back, and twist tied it around. I've bolted my flower down a little bit more sturdy, because I kept bumping it, and it was moving around. As I look at the image -- let me just shoot one real quick here, -- I'm struck by something else, though. First of all, it's a busy image. I still . . . what's great about this natural light is it creates all of the shadows and highlights. The problem with my image is it has all the shadows and highlights in it.
There is just too many lines going in different places. There's these things in the background, but I don't want to disassemble the flower yet, so I'm just going to have to leave those. Maybe I'll try later to frame the mount or something. I think right now the best way to calm this image down is to go to a shallower depth of field. I'm still at f/16, so I'm going to dial that back, maybe not all the way to full open, but I'm going to go down to maybe 56. On this lens, full open would be 28, so I've still got a little latitude if I don't like this.
Then I take my shot here, and I end up with softer depth of field, which I like. I'm going to go ahead and go all the way open. And, just so you can see what my boundaries are, so I'm going to dial that down to 28. That's good. Unfortunately, now I've lost too much detail on the stamen cluster there in the center, so I'm going to back to 56. I think this is where I'm going to sit, aperture-wise. I like this. It feels like my eye is wandering a little bit. Yes, I've got nice light in the center. I would like to play that up some more. I can't reflect more light in the center, so I'm going to move to some active lighting.
Now, my subject is very small, so I'm going to start with trying something with a small light. And, I happen to have here a gorilla pod light, which is one of these little things. You may have seen a gorilla pod as a camera support. It's got these nice articulated arms, so you can wrap around things, and attach it to different supports, but instead of having a camera mount on the top, it's got a light. So, I'm going to stand it up, just like a little tripod. One thing that's cool about these lights is they have magnets in the feet, so if you got something metal, you can just stick it to them.
What I'm thinking is I want more light in the center. Now, I could start by trying this, and just shining some light down on there, but whoa! That's awfully kind of garish, and overwrought, and looks very lit. One thing that's nice about these gorilla lights is they are dimmable. It's got a little knob here that I can turn to lighten up the image. So, let me grab a shot here, and you can see what this looks like. So, that's pretty nice. It just looks a little too artificially lit to me, has too much brightness coming in right there in the center.
So, I could try coming up further back. The easiest way to dim a light is to move farther away, but I've got another idea. Couple of movies ago, we saw how cool backlighting can be, shining light through a flower. And, we saw that when we were looking at our flower from this direction, directly into our light. So, I'm just going to try some backlighting of my own from down below. I'm going to try to get this positioned. Oh my! I just broke my gorilla pod. These just snap apart, and snap back together, so if you pull it apart, it's no problem to put it back together.
So, I'm just going to shine that right up there. And now, what I get is this. Okay, that still looks artificially lit doesn't it? It's actually looking kind of radioactive. I'm going to turn that down. This is not a bioluminescent flower. I'm going to turn that down a little bit, take another shot. That I'm liking a lot more. That's actually starting to look pretty natural. It looks like that part of the flower has just caught some light. It's definitely helping to lead my eye into the center of the image, which again, is the point of everything that we do in our photographic choices, is trying to control the viewer's eye, whether that's composition or lighting.
It's to try and make sure that they know where the subject of our image is. So, what you've seen here is me building up a shot through natural light observations, figuring out what I like about the light, what I don't, figuring out what camera position gives me the highlights and shadows that I like. I ended up with too many shadows, so I brought in a reflector. Reflectors are most often how you're going to fill in areas that are too dark, fill in areas that have too much shadow. And then, I've added an active light to actually just put a strong blast of light into a particular area.
I often use this to deal with the fact that, when I'm shooting AT shallow depths of field, backgrounds go very dark and diffuse. Take a look at this picture of a stack of dimes. This is actually several stacks of dimes. So, I've got those two in the front, side by side, and then there is another stack in the back. I took one of my little gorilla lights, and hung it from a microphone stand, and shined it, shined it down into the middle of the image. that lit up my background a little bit. It's what gave me the nice highlights in the middle. So, being able to direct a very fine amount of light into an area can be critical at times.
You can pick up these gorilla lights anywhere that you find gorilla pods sold, so camping stores, maybe even Radio Shack, something like that. You can certainly get them offline. So, we're going to continue to work with reflectors and active lighting throughout the rest of this course, as we explore more lighting options when working with small objects.
After touring the possibilities of macro photography, the course details essential gear at several price levels, including lenses, flashes, and other accessories. Next, Ben explores the special challenges of macro photography: dealing with moving subjects, working with extremely shallow depth of field, focusing, lighting, and more.
The course also explores advanced close-up tools and post-processing techniques, such as using Adobe Photoshop to "stack" multiple shots to yield wider depth of field than a single shot can convey.
- What is a macro photograph?
- What is a macro lens?
- Finding good subject matter
- Evaluating macro gear like extension tubes and tilt-shift lenses
- Composing and framing shots
- Exploring depth of field
- Lighting macro shots
- Working with light tables
- Editing macro shots


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On Further Review, Fuk-this-place -- Chik-fil-A
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It's good when people learn and evolve, something that doesn't seem to happen much in this day and age. Good on ya Chick-fil-A, doen't feel better not to be a hater?ReplyDelete
The food.
I still don't care for, despite the new added dash of acceptance. The egg biscuit was sickeningly sweet, and dry as a bone. Same goes for that chicken sandwich. I could taste the MSG right off the bat, that zinging thing that happens on your tongue, and it too was sweet, and then way to salty.
I don't need to develop a taste for what might be one of the most unhealthy selections of food at a fast food joint.
I'll take the grilled chicken from Carl's any day, maybe today.
seasa, I'm sad to report to you that the Carl's Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich is unhealthier in every way, and by twice as much in most categories. Calories 610-420; Fat Calories 288-144; Total Fat 32-16; Saturated fat 8-3.5. It even edges it out in sodium, 1400-1300.ReplyDelete
If you don't like the taste, that's one thing, but don't fool yourself that just cuz Carl's is grilled that it's healthier. Here are the links.
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Description: 7 and 8
Grade: II
Date Listed: 14 July 1955
English Heritage Building ID: 103512
OS Grid Reference: ST8049201777
OS Grid Coordinates: 380492, 101777
Latitude/Longitude: 50.8152, -2.2783
Locality: Milton Abbas
Local Authority: North Dorset District Council
County: Dorset
Country: England
Postcode: DT11 0BW
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13/96 Nos. 7 and 8
Pair of cottages. c1780. Plastered cob walls, hipped thatched roofs, brick
end stacks. 2 storeys. Ledged door with glass panel. Ground floor has
2 cross-pattern windows with lead lights. First floor has 3 casements with
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Under-14 cup shared
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Officials at a KwaZulu-Natal hospital have launched an investigation into the hostage drama in which one person was killed.
A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police after he held a woman hostage for four hours at the life Westville Hospital in Durban on Friday.
Four others wounded.
It is believed the man, who may have been suffering from bipolar disorder, arrived at the hospital demanding to see the sister in charge.
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Nyiri says in the drama that ensued, the man shot and wounded three people before taking a second woman hostage.
She had been shot several times, and police tried in vain to convince the suspect to give himself up.
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The Red Devils claimed a 1-0 win at Carrington on Saturday, Ashley Fletcher finishing off a swift counter-attack to net the only goal of the game just before the hour mark in the Barclays Under-18 Premier League.
We still enjoyed large spells of possession, Shayon Harrison forcing a fine save from United stopper Joel Pereira towards the end, but we were unable to turn our impressive build-up play into goals.
Academy Manager John saw plenty of positives despite the scoreline: "It was a good game," he summed up. "Manchester United are always very tough opponents and they were similarly so on Saturday.
"We did a lot of good things and some of our build-up play was of real high quality.
"Although we dominated possession, United set counter-attack traps and caused us problems on two or three occasions. They scored from a turnover on the half-way line and got the result in the end."
John picked out a handful of players for praise including centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers, who was particularly solid in defence.
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This practice will help release tension in your shoulders, neck, and upper-back, allowing you to feel more calm, spacious and renewed. This is a full, accessible practice that includes standing poses, twists and a full-compliment of upper-back openers that will have you feeling much better. You will need access to a wall and a block (or a block substitute)
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