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Robert A. Evarestov
Doctor of physico-mathematical sciences, professor, head of department
Research areas
- Structure and stability of nano-systems: carbon and inorganic nanotubes, fullerenes, surfaces
Alexander V. Tulub
Doctor of physico-mathematical sciences, professor,
Research areas
- Properties and reactions of clusters: magnetic properties of mixed clusters (silicon and iron), Grignard and Barbier reaction (clusters of magnesium and zinc)
Andrey I. Panin
Research areas
- Mathematical Chemistry: the study of electron Fock space and various algebraic structures on this space
Sergey G. Semenov
Ph.D, Associate Professor
Research areas
- Quantum chemistry of molecules: structure, properties and interconversion of organic molecules and molecular ions in solutions and other polarizable media
Victor I. Baranovskiy
Doctor of chemical sciences, professor
Research areas
- Photochemistry of transition metal complexes: the structure of the potential surfaces of the ground and excited states (minima, conical intersections)
History of the Quantum Chemistry Division.
The practical steps to realize this decision were undertaken by the Dean of the Chemical Department A. N. Murin and the Director of the Scientific Institute of Chemistry A. G. Morachevskiy with the help of the Physical Department professor, major specialist in quantum mechanics M. G. Veselov. The result of these efforts was the establishment of the Quantum Chemistry Division in 1967-1968. The Physical Department associate professor A. V. Tulub was invited to be a Head of the Division.
The original staff of the Division consists of chemist V. I. Baranovskiy, mathematicion V. F. Bratsev and theorists in physics N. P. Borisova and R. A. Evarestov. This membership of the Division was able to embrace practically all trends of modern Quantum Chemistry.
The first Head of the Division was A. V. Tulub, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor, Active member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. He is author of more than 120 scientific publications on the various subjects of theoretical physics and chemistry. The sphere of the research interests of A. V. Tulub includes ab initio and semi-empirical calculations of molecular systems polarizability, theory of van der Waals interactions of molecular networks with a surface, calculations of the vibrational spectra of molecules, ab initio calculations of the metastable particles properties, application of quantum electrodynamics methods in calculations of electron density at he nucleus of the atom of heavy elements.
In present time professor Robert A. Evarestov, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, honored worker of science of Russia, active member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, foreign member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Humboldt professor, is the head of Quantum Chemistry Division. He is widely known and esteemed specialist in quantum chemistry, author of 200 scientific publications and six monographs. R. A. Evarestov carries out research in the area of the multi-electron systems theory which have been initiated by the worldwide known Petersburg scientific school of V. A. Fock and his assistants – professors M. I. Petrashen and M. G. Veselov.
He developed a new research direction of the modern theoretical chemistry – quantum chemistry of solid. This direction is based on the application of the molecular models of the crystals and the computational methods of the theory of molecules intended to solve the problems of solid state chemistry.
The scientific approach developed in the publications of Evarestov takes as a foundation the comparative analysis of the symmetry of molecules and solids coupled with essential employment of a local symmetry of atom in a multi-atomic system.
From the beginning of his work at Quantum Chemistry Division doctor of chemistry, professor, RANS corresponding member Victor Ivanovich Baranovskii investigated the electronic structure of the transition metal complexes. Together with Dr. O. V. Sizova he found out electronic mechanism of trans-influence. These conclusions were based on the results of quantum chemical computations and the perturbation theory application.
The packages of computer programs for semi-empirical and ab initio calculations of the molecular systems properties were created under his leadership. These computer programs were unique instruments in our country at that time. Also the research works on the simple chemical reactions were initiated under his leadership.
In present time the sphere of research interests of V. I. Baranovskii includes the quantum chemistry of excited states of the complexes and the complex nanosystems which were synthesized using "ordinary" mononuclear complexes as well as those synthesized using transition metal clusters.
Ph.D. in chemistry, head of the laboratory of high-performance calculations Andrei Ivanovich Panin is one of the first graduates of the Quantum Chemistry Division (1970). The area of his research interests includes electron configuration interaction, calculations of potential energy surfaces of molecular systems, theoretical treatment of gas-phase reactions, mathematical methods of quantum chemistry. He proposed a version of the configurations interaction method including arbitrary restrictions on the occupancies of groups of MOs. The corresponding algorithms and programs were worked out. He suggested new models of the Fock space and demonstrated that the Fock space can be endowed with new multiplications essentially different from Grassmann's and Clifford's ones. These new multiplications turned out to be closely related to the non-linear methods of quantum chemistry and, in particular, to the CC method. Using methods of modern differential geometry, A. Panin performed a study of evolution of many electron systems on manifolds in the space of their states and demonstrated how the curvature of the surface where a system evolves is connected with the TD methods of quantum chemistry. At present A. Panin works on the problems connected to the symmetry of 1-periodic systems.
Ph.D. in chemistry, associate professor Sergey Georgievich Semenov is a graduate of the Quantum Chemistry Division, 1971. In 1973-1980 he proposed a theoretical definition of the valency. According to this definition the valency is equal to the doubled dispersion of a number of electrons belonging to an atom of a chemical compound. In 1977 he also proposed a concept of unshared electronic occupation. He worked out generalized method of self consistent field which makes it possible to take into account the known equalities including the density matrix.
A. V. Bandura, associate professor, with R. A. Evarestov works on problems in the energetic and structure of the crystalline oxides surfaces. The modern methods of quantum chemistry are used to calculate the characteristics of an electronic structure of the surfaces. The objects of their investigations are simple and complex oxides of transition and non-transition metals: TiO2, SrZrO3, SnO2, MgO and so on.
A. V. Bandura in close cooperation with Pensylvania University (USA) performs a study of the systems which are modelling water adsorption and adsorption of some ions on the surface of the above mentioned crystals. The results of the quantum chemical computations are used to elaborate pair interaction potentials which subsequently are applied for statistic-thermodynamics simulations of the oxide-solution interface systems by molecular dynamics.
The main research interests of the Quantum Chemistry Department.
The development of the group theory methods intended to study electronic and vibrational structures of multi-atomic and complex molecules and crystals using local symmetry group. The analysis of the nature of chemical bonding in crystalline solids (transition metal oxides, high temperature superconductors, fullerenes). The investigation of vibrational properties of crystals with the help of local symmetry group method for phonon symmetry analysis.
Team leader - Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor Robert A. Evarestov.
Working out method of calculations of electronic structure, electronic spectra, valency and magnetic characteristics of the transition metals complex compounds. The investigation of the electronic structure of the ground and excited states of mono- and polynuclear complexes of transition metals taking into account solvent effect. The investigation of electron transfer in complex compounds with bridge ligands.
Team leader - Doctor of Chemistry, Professor Viktor Ivanovich Baranovskii.
Working out a theory of the atomic structures taking into account relativistic effects and the influence of solvents.
Team leader - Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor Aleksandr Vladimirovich Tulub
Ab initio calculations of gas-phase reactions, potential energy surfaces of ground and excited states, mathematical methods of quantum chemistry.
Team leader - Ph.D. in Chemistry, Head of the laboratory of high-performance calculations
Andrey Ivanovich Panin.
Quantum chemistry of organic compounds
Team leader - Ph.D. in Chemistry, Associate Professor Sergey Georgievich Semenov.
Robert A. Evarestov
The chief of the division of quantum chemistry, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor, Honored Worker of Science of Russia, Active member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Foreign member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Humboldt professor.
Robert A. Evarestov is a graduate of the division of Theoretical Physics of the Department of Physics, his teachers are Prof. M.I. Petrashen and prof. M.G. Veselov who were the assistants of academician Vladimir A. Fock.
Robert A. Evarestov and his scientific group perform the research in the field of quantum chemistry of solid state. This relatively new area of science is interdisciplinary and lots of various methods of solid state physics, quantum chemistry and molecular symmetry of the theory of molecules and crystals are employed in the research works devoted to these scientific problems. Advanced computer programs are in use to calculate the electronic structure of crystals and their complex surfaces. Furthermore the latest computer technology - parallel computations on grid clusters - is applied.
The cyclic model of crystal which was proposed and studied extensively in the works of Robert A. Evarestov has found wide application in a number of scientific centers of Russia as well as abroad (France, Germany, Great Britain, Latvia). It were performed several dozen students' and a dozen master's theses under the direction of Robert A. Evarestov. He repeatedly went to a course of lectures abroad: Spain (1992), Japan (1993), Canada and the USA (1995), Switzerland (1998), Germany (1999), Italy (2001), France (2002) and others. Robert A. Evarestov's and his scientific group research were supported by the Russian Foundation for the four grants for Basic Research (2002, 1999, 1996, 1993). Robert A. Evarestov was awarded the first prize for the university monograph "Quantum chemistry methods in the theory of the solid state".
Robert A. Evarestov published nearly 200 scientific papers, including more than 80 in the prestigious international scientific journals, and 6 monographs. Monograph "Site Symmetry in Crystals: Theory and Applications" (R.A. Evarestov, V.P. Smirnov, Springer Verlag, 1993,1997) is written by order of German publishers Springer and published in two editions.
Moreover his book "Non-empirical crystals calculations in atomic basis (using Internet sites and parallel computing)" (A.V. Bandura, A. R. Evarestov, St. Petersburg University, 2004) is intended for students and graduate students who carry out crystals electronic structure calculations.
Scientific publications
- R. A. Evarestov. Trends in calculation of point and extended defects in wide-gap solids: periodic models of aperiodic systems. Phys. Stat. Sol(b) 202, 235-242 (2005).
- R. A. Evarestov, Computer and Systems Sciences vol. 187, Computational Materials Science (NATO Science Series, Series III) Ed. by R. Catlow and E. Kotomin, IOS Press,2003 p. 122-152.
- R. A. Evarestov, A. V. Bandura, E. N. Blokhin. The water adsorption on the surfaces of SrMO3 (M= Ti, Zr, and Hf) crystalline oxides: quantum and classical modelling. J. Phys.: Conf. Series, 2007, 93, 012001, p.1-10.
Viktor Ivanovich Baranovskii
Doctor of sciences, Professor
Victor I. Baranovsky was born on January 12, 1932, in 1955, graduated with honors from the Division of radiochemistry of the Chemistry faculty of the Leningrad state University. In 1957-1960 gg. - post-graduate student of Radium Institute. In 1960-1967, assistant, resercher of the Division of radiochemistry, since 1967. - associate Professor, and since 1983. - Professor of the Department of quantum chemistry.
In his PhD thesis (1962) Victor Baranovskii completed radiochemical investigation of the interaction of fast protons with the nuclei of tantalum. In 1981 he defended his doctoral thesis on the theoretical study of the phenomenon of trans-influence in the complexes of transition metals.
The main direction of the scientific work - electronic structure and photophysical properties of compounds of transition metals, including clusters of rhenium and molybdenum. Victor Ivanovich proposed a model of the chemical bond in the octahedral clusters. The author of more than 130 articles published in the leading Soviet (Russian) and international journal,s one monograph and two textbooks.
Among his students there are three doctor of chemical sciences.V. I. Baranovskii was repeatedly invited for lecturing and scientific work in the USA (1991, 1992, 1996), The Netherlands (1997 g.), Poland (1997).
- "Quantum mechanics and quantum chemistry", M. Academia publishing house, 2008, P. 384
- "Lectures on quantum chemistry", SPb: VVM, 2009, p.116
Scientific publications
- Сизова О. В., Барановский В. И., Иванова Н. В., Сизов В. В., Ершов А. Ю., Никольский А. Б. Валентно-структурный анализ связи металл-лиганд в группировке {RuNO}6. Журн. общей химии, 2002, т.72 Вып.12, стр.1937-1945.
- Baranovski V. I., Lubimova O. O. Nonradiative relaxation from 3MLCT excited states of Re(I), Ru(II) and Os(II) complexes: Franck-Condon factors from quantum chemical calculations. Chem. Phys. Letters 2003, v.370, N (5/6), pp.636-640.
- Барановский В. И., Любимова О. О. Исследование фотофизических свойств комплексных соединений методами квантовой химии. Оптика и спектроскопия, 2003, т.94, № 4,552-559.
- Lubimova O. O., Baranovski V. I. Excited states of transition metal compounds: Quantum chemistry of relaxation effects. Int. J. Quant. Chem. 2004, v.96, N 2, pp.116-122.
- Baranovski V. I., Korolkov D. V. Electron Density Distribution, Polarizability And Bonding In The Octahedral Clusters [Mo6S8(Cn)6]6- , [Re6S8(Cn)6]4- And Rh6(Co)16. Polyhedron, 2004, v.23 pp.1519-1526.
- V.I.Baranovski, Electron structure, geometry and thermochemistry of the cyclic carbon clusters Cn (n=8,10,12), Chem.Phys.Let., 2005, v. 408, 429-432
- V.I.Baranovski, A.S.Denisova, L.Kuklo, Quantum chemical study of the electron affinity od the diimino derivatives of mono- and polycyclic organic molecules, J.Molec.Str.: THEOCHEM, 2005 v. 759, 111-115
- O.V.Sizova, A.Yu.Sokolov, L.Skripnikov, V.I.Baranovski, Quantum chemical study of the bond orders in the ruthenium, diruthenium and dirhodium nitrosyl complexes, Polyhedron, v. 26 p. 4680-4690, 2007
- V.I.Baranovskiy, O.V.Sizova, Quantum chemical study of the role of conical intersections in the processes of photoizomerization of [RuCl5NO]2- Russian J.Struct. Chem., 2008, V. 49 N 5, p. 803
- V.I.Baranovski, Photochemistry of the XXI century: the change of paradigma, Russian J. General Chem., 2010, V.80 N 8, p.1586
- V.I.Baranovskii, D.A.Mal'tsev, O.V.Sizova, Excited states potential surfaces of ruthenium nitrosyl complexes: conical intersections and the Jahn-Teller effect, Russian Chemical Bullet., Intern.Ed., 2012, v.61, No 5,pp. 973-979
Sergey Georgievich Semenov
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Associate Professor
Senior Research Fellow
Scientific Secretary of quantum chemistry division of St. Petersburg State University
S. G. Semenov received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) State University in 1978 and academic rank of senior research fellow in 1992. He is author of more than 160 scientific publications.
His works are dedicated to the development of computational methods of quantum chemistry, the quantum theory of chemical bond, organic and elemento-organic compounds (in particular, compounds of boron, silicon, phosphorus, xenon, fluorine).
He delivers lecture and practical courses "Quantum Chemistry", "Applied Quantum Chemistry", "Additional chapters of Quantum Chemistry", "Electronic density and structure of molecules", "Quantum chemical simulation of solvation effects", "Quantum theory of solvation processes", "Scientific research practice".
Selected publications
- Дмитриев И.С., Семенов С.Г. Квантовая химия – ее прошлое и настоящее. Развитие электронных представлений о природе химической связи. М.: Атомиздат, 1980. – 160 с.
- Кузнецов В.И., … , Семенов С.Г. , … Развитие учения о валентности. М.: Химия, 1977; Theory of Valency in Progress. M.: Mir Publishers, 1980. – 264 p.
- Семенов С.Г. Оптимизация одноэлектронной матрицы плотности. – Теорет. и эксперим. химия. 1976. Т. 12, № 5. С. 586-590; 1982. Т. 18, № 1. С. 76-80.
- Семенов С.Г. Локализуемость МО и электронные заселенности в клозо-карборанах 1,5-C2B3H5 и 1,6-C2B4H6. – Теорет. и эксперим. химия. 1987. Т. 23, № 4. С. 451-456.
- Семенов С.Г. О квантовохимическом описании валентных состояний атомов на основе неэмпирических расчетов ССП МО. – Вестник ЛГУ, Сер. 4. 1991. Вып. 1, № 4. С. 66-70.
- Semenov S.G., Khodyreva N.V. Theoretical study of electron-donor and spectroscopic properties of substituted phenols in various solvents. – J. Mol. Struct. (Theochem). 1995. Vol. 337. P. 89-97.
- Семенов С.Г. Квантовохимическая модель молекулы в поляризующейся среде. – Ж. структурной химии. 2001. Т. 42, № 3. С. 582-586.
- Семенов С.Г. Аддитивные заселенности перекрывания атомных орбиталей. – Ж. структурной химии. 2000. Т. 41, № 1. С. 24-33.
- Семенов С.Г., Ионин Б.И., Сиголаев Ю.Ф. Квантовохимическое исследование катионов пентафторфенилксенония, (гептафторциклогекса-1,4-диен-1-ил)ксенония, (гептафторциклогекса-1,4-диен-1-ил)ксенония и родственных молекул. – Ж. общей химии. 2005. Т. 75, № 11. С. 1788-1793.
- I. S. Dmitriev, S. G. Semenov. QUANTUM CHEMISTRY − IT'S PAST AND PRESENT. Development of Electronic Concepts of Nature of Chemical Bond. Atomizdat. Moscow. 1980. 160 p. (in Russian).
- THEORY OF VALENCY IN PROGRESS (V. I. Kuznetsov et al.). Khimiya. Moscow. 1977 (in Russian); 2d ed., Mir Publishers, 1980 (in Engl.).
- A.V. Tulub, S. G. Semenov. VALENCY. Znanie. Leningrad. 1989. 32 p. (in Russian).
- S. G. Semenov. Optimization of one-electron density matrix. Teor. Eksperim. Khim. 1976. 12, No. 5.
- S. G. Semenov. Quantum chemical calculation of dipole-quadrupole polarizabilities of N2O and HCN molecules. Ibid. 1982. 18, No. 1.
- S. G. Semenov. MO localizability and electronic populations in closo-carboranes 1,5-C2B3H5 and 1,6-C2B4H6. Ibid.1987. 23, No. 4.
- N. P. Borisova, S. G. Semenov. Molecular orbital definition of chemical bond multiplicity. Vestn. Leningr. Univ. 1973. No. 16. P. 119-124 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- N. P. Borisova, S. G. Semenov. Molecular orbital study of valence structure of organic compounds. Ibid. 1976. No. 16. P. 98-103 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov. Population analysis and non-orthogonality problem of many-center AOs basis. Ibid. 1977. No. 22. P. 125-131 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov. Molecular orbital localization using etalon density matrix method. Ibid. 1978. No. 10. P. 107-113 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov. Bond multiplicities and atomic valence indices in homonuclear diatomic olecules. Ibid. 1987. No. 25. P. 103-104 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov. On definition of unshared electronic pair of atom in chemical compound. Ibid. 1988. No. 25. P. 31-35 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov. Semi-empirical calculation of trans-polyacetylene energy bands widths. Ibid. 1990. No. 11. P. 63-65 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov. On quantum-chemical description of atomic valence states on basis of ab initio SCF MO calculations. Ibid. 1991. No. 4. P. 66-70 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov. Calculation of electronic structure of polyethylene chain on water surface. Ibid. 1991. No. 18. P. 110-112 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov. On inclusion of medium (dielectric continuum) effect on electronic structure of molecules and molecular ions in semi-empirical SCF MO LCAO method. Ibid. 1991. No. 25. P. 90-93 (in Russian, Summary in Engl.).
- S. G. Semenov, V.V. Redchenko, J. F. Freimanis, V. S. Bannikov. Synthesis and properties of complexes and autocomplexes with charge transfer. XLV. Quantum-chemical CNDO/S calculation of 2-chloro-3-(N-methyl-N-phenyl)aminomethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone. Izv. AN Latv. SSR. Ser. Khim. 1982. No. 5.
- S. G. Semenov, V.V. Redchenko, J. F. Freimanis, V.S. Bannikov, V. A. Geilite. Quantum-chemical study of electronic structure of 1,4-naphthoquinone and its derivatives. Russ. J. General Chem. 1982. 52, No. 11.
- S. G. Semenov, V.V. Redchenko, J. F. Freimanis, V. S. Bannikov. Synthesis and properties of complexes and autocomplexes with charge transfer. XLVIII. Quantum-chemical CNDO/S calculation of naphthoquinone autocomplexes. Ibid. 1984. 54, No. 10.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev, V.V. Redchenko, J. F. Freimanis. Synthesis and properties of complexes and autocomplexes with charge transfer. XLIX. Electronic structure of 2-{N-acetyl-[2-(N′-phenyl-N′-ethylamino)ethyl]amino}-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone. Ibid. 1985. 55, No. 2.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Quantum-chemical study of electronic structure of PcSi(OH)2 phthalocyanine and its oligomers with siloxanic bond. Koord. Khim. 1985. 11, No. 12.
- S. G. Semenov, A.V. Tulub. Study of electrical properties of molecules at presence accidental degeneration. J. Structur. Chem. 1985. Vol. 26, No. 4.
- S. G. Semenov, I. P.Yakovlev, Yu. S. Finogenov, B. A. Ivin. Quantum-chemical study of electronic structure of interatomic bonds in R3SiCH2Cl molecules. Ibid. 1988. 29, No. 3.
- S. G. Semenov. Calculation of band structures of molecules on surface and inside polyethylene. Russ. J. Phys. Chem. 1990. 64, No. 12.
- I. A. Boyarskaya, S. Kh. Akopyan, I. N. Domnin, S. G. Semenov. Integral intensities and polarity of vinylic C–H bonds of 3,3-disubstituted cyclopropenes. Spectrochim. Acta. 1992. 48A, No 2. P. 253.
- S. G. Semenov, N. V. Khodyreva. Theoretical study of electron-donor and spectroscopic properties of substituted phenols in various solvents. J. Mol. Struct. (Theochem). 1995. 337. P. 89.
- S. M. Shevchenko, S. G. Semenov. Theoretical analysis of internal rotation of hydroxyl group in 10-hydroxy-9(10H)-anthracenone. Russ. J. Org. Chem. 1984. 20, No. 4.
- S. M. Shevchenko, T. J. Elder, S. G. Semenov, M.Ya. Zarubin. Conformational effects on the electronic structure and chemical reactivity of lignin model p-quinone methides and benzyl cations. Res. Chem. Intermed. 1995. 21, No. 3-5. P. 413.
- S. G. Semenov. Additive overlap populations of atomic orbitals. J. Struct. Chem. 2000. 41, No. 1.
- S. G. Semenov. Quantum mechanical model of molecule inside polarizable medium. Ibid. 2001. 42, No. 3.
- K. K. Kalninsh, S. G. Semenov, E. F. Panarin. Quasi-degenerate lowest singlet and triplet excitation states of olefins. Dokl. Chemistry. 2003. Vol. 390, No. 3.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Benzo-1,2,3-oxadiazole and 6-diazocyclohexa-2,4-dienone: structure and relative energies of molecules. J. Struct. Chem. 2004. 45, No. 6.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Quantum-chemical study of xenon-organic molecules Xe(CF3)2 and FXeCF3. Russ. J. Org. Chem. 2004. Vol. 40, No. 12. P. 1757.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Pentafluorophenylxenonium ion and fluoro(pentafluorophenyl)xenon in acetonitrile: a quantum-chemical study. Ibid. 2004. Vol. 40, No. 12. P. 1835.
- S. G. Semenov, B. I. Ionin, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Quantum-chemical investigation of pentafluorophenyl-xenonium and (heptafluorocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1-yl)xenonium cations and related molecules. J. General Chem. 2005. Vol. 75, No. 11.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Quantum-chemical investigation of structure and vibration spectrum of [C(NPCl3)3] cation. Ibid. 2005. Vol. 75, No. 11.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Quantum-chemical investigation of borabenzene adduct with pyridine. Ibid. 2006. Vol. 76, No. 12.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. trans-Difluoro(pentafluoro-phenyl)xenonium(IV) in acetonitrile: quantum-chemical investigation. Russ. J. Org. Chem. 2006. Vol. 42, No. 6.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Xenonium(II) and carbon atom affinities in (heptafluorocyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-yl)xenonium to fluoride anion and to acetonitrile. Ibid. 2006. Vol. 42, No. 12.
- K. K. Kalninsh, S. G. Semenov. Excited diradicalic states in thermal dimerization and polymerization of bicyclobutanes. Russ. J. Applied Chem. 2005. 78, No. 10.
- S. G. Semenov, A.V. Alexandrova, A.V. Dogadina, Yu. F. Sigolaev, A.V. Belyakov, B. I. Ionin. Quantum-chemical investigation of reactions of (dialkylamino)ethynylphosphonates with amines. Russ. J. General Chem. 2006. 76, No. 6.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev, A.V. Belyakov. Pentafluorophenylxenonium(II) cyanide, isocyanide and fluoride in dichloromethane: a PCM/DFT study. Ibid. 2006. 76, No. 11.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev, A.V. Belyakov. 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane hydrochloride and hydrofluoride: quantum-chemical investigation. Ibid. 2006. 76, No. 12.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Computer modeling of the structure of large molecules. I. The molecule С60Н12 and cluster С852 . Ibid. 2006. 76, No. 6.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Computer modeling of the structure of large molecules. II. Cluster С1500 . Ibid. 2006. 76, No. 11.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev. Computer modeling of the structure of large molecules. III. Local excitations in the structure of 2D С60(XII) and С60(VIII) polymers. Ibid. 2007. 77, No. 5.
- S. G. Semenov, Yu. F. Sigolaev, M. E. Bedrina. Computer modeling of the structure of large molecules. IV. 2D Polybuckminsterfullerenes and their boraza analogs with bisingle nitrogen–boron bonds. Ibid. 2009. 79, No. 12.
Andrey Ivanovich Panin
Deputy Head of Division
Head of the laboratory of high-performance calculations
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Head of the laboratory of high-performance calculations Andrei Ivanovich Panin is Ph.D. in Chemical Physics since 1975. He is author or co-author of more than 80 publications. His scientific articles contribute to such subjects as mathematical methods of multi electron system theory and mathematical problems of quantum chemistry.
A.I. Panin delivers lecture and practical courses "Informatics and Computer Technique" for PhD students of the Chemical Faculty and "High-performance calculations in quantum chemistry" for master's students of the Chemical Faculty.
Scientific publications
- Lopatin S.I., Panin A.I., Shugurov S.M. Stability and structures of gaseous In2MoO4, In2WO4 and In2W2O7. // Dalton Transactions, 2013. Vol. 42, № 23. P. 8339-8346
- Lopatin S.I., Panin A.I., Shugurov S.M. Thermodynamic properties and structure of the gaseous BMoO4. // Dalton Transactions, 2013. Vol. 42, № 4. P. 1210-1214
- R.A.Evarestov, A.I.Panin Rod groups and their settings as special geometric realisations of line groups // Acta Crystallographica Section A: Foundations of Crystallography, 2012. — Vol. A68, — P. 582-588
- N.S.Panina, A.N.Belyaev, A.V.Eremin, M.A.Stepanova, and A.I.Panin Quantum chemical modeling of nucleophilic substitution reactions in the complexes cis-Pt(NH3)2Cl2 and cis-Pd(NH3)2Cl2 // Russian Chemical Bulletin, 2012. — Vol. 61, — № 4. — P. 796-801
- A. I. Panin Polynomial approximations of electronic wave functions // Journal of Mathematical Chemistry, 2011. Vol. 49, P. 1599-1623
- Эварестов Р.А., Бандура А.В. Панин А.И. Компьютерное моделирование наноструктур: квантовохимические расчеты неорганических нанотрубок // Суперкомпьютерные технологии в науке, образовании и промышленности/Под редакцией: академика В.А. Садовничего, академика Г.И. Савина, чл.-корр. РАН Вл.В. Воеводина.-М.: Издательство Московского университета, 2009.-232 с. С. 16
- R.A. Evarestov, M.V. Losev, A.I. Panin, N. S. Mosyagin, A. V. Titov Electronic structure of crystalline uranium nitride: LCAO DFT calculations // Physica Status Solidi (B): Basic Research, 2008. Vol. 245, № 1. P. 114-122
- R A Evarestov, A I Panin, A V Bandura, M V Losev Electronic Structure of crystalline uranium nitrides UN,U2N3 and UN2: LCAO calculations with the basis set optimization // Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2008. Vol. 117, № 1. P. 012015
- R.A. Evarestov, A.I. Panin, A.V. Bandura CALCULATIONS OF ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE OF THE UF6 MOLECULE AND THE UO2 CRYSTAL WITH A RELATIVISTIC PSEUDOPOTENTIAL // Russian Journal of General Chemistry, 2008. № 10. P. 1823-1835
- Р.А. Эварестов, А.И. Панин, М.В. Лосев, R. A. Évarestov, A. I. Panin, M. V. Losev ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ СТРОЕНИЕ КРИСТАЛЛИЧЕСКОГО НИТРИДА УРАНА: ЛКАО РАСЧЕТЫ МЕТОДОМ ФУНКЦИОНАЛА ПЛОТНОСТИ ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE OF CRYSTALLINE URANIUM NITRIDE: LCAO DFT CALCULATIONS // ЖУРНАЛ СТРУКТУРНОЙ ХИМИИ, 2007. № Спецвыпуск. P. 132-141
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- A.I. Panin 1-DENSITY OPERATORS AND ALGEBRAIC VERSION OF THE HOHENBERG-KOHN THEOREM // International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, 2007. № 4. P. 858-874
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|Nursery & KG
Class Presentation by the students of Nursery on 31 July 2017
Students of Nursery class enjoyed their Nacho Dip party on 31 July 2017
Month end class assembly for students of Nursery C on 31 August 2017
Students of Nursery C class enjoyed their Orange Colour Party on 5 May 2017
Class Presentation by the students of KG on 5 May 2017
|Students of class KG enjoyed their picnic at Nehru Park on 16 December 2016
|Students of class Nursery enjoyed their picnic at Nehru Park on 09 December 2016
|Visit to Safal store for students of KG on 27 October 2016
|Students of Nursery class enjoyed their fruit chaat party on 26 October 2016
|Primary School
Hindi sentence writing and creative presentation on mor(peacock) by making the bird in a beautiful manner by the students of class II C on 14 July 2017
|Students of class IV performed in groups on famous personalities like King Ashoka, Rani Laxmi Bai, King Dashrath on 15 July 2017
Integrated and flipped Hindi class with music for students of class III on 14 July 2017
|Public speaking activity "Be a Chef - Host a Show" by the students of class I on 2 May 2017
|Experiential Learning Trip (Class V) on 26 April 2017
Students visited Vasant Vihar Nursery on 26 April 2017. They inquired about the vermiculture and observed the cotton seed and analysed its features which aids in its dispersal through wind.The visit culminated with an integrated PEC activity where the students learnt the ancient system of measurements using body parts.
|Students of class IV recycled PET to make planters on Earth Day celebrated on 21 April 2017
|Experiential Learning (Social Science-Class V)
|Students visited the paper recycling unit of school and observed the rainwater harvesting system within the school premises. Objective was to let the learners become aware of the initiatives taken up by our school to conserve the natural resources.
|Educational Trip to the Humayun's Tomb and Lodhi Garden for students of classes III-V on 15 February 2017
|A field trip to the school cafeteria to identify the value of specific denominations of money ( in coins and notes) by the students of class I on 15 February 2017
|Describing a School Bus activity conducted for the students of class I on 10 February 2017
|Educational trip to Handicrafts Emporium was conducted for students of class II on 09 February 2017
|Visit to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara for students of class III-V on 08 February 2017
Visit to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara for students of class III-V was conducted which aimed to equip students with cultural , social,moral n spiritual beliefs and as an attempt to aid in the making of better future citizens.
|Visit to Traffic Park was conducted for students of class III on 08 February 2017
|Guest lecture for students of classes V-VI about the maintenance of bone health by Dr. Ishwar Bohra on 26 January 2017
Dr Ishwar Bohra , a practicing Orthopedic was invited as a guest speaker to address the students of class V-VI to brief them about the maintenance of bone health , the importance of correct posture and diet in keeping the skeletal system in good shape.
This was an extension to their science curriculum where they learnt about the skeletal system and joints.
|Hindi activity conducted for students of class III on Flowers on 23 January 2017
|Math activity was conducted on 'Sorting' ,students of class I sorted bags according to colors on 18 January 2017
|Students of class I doing 'Surya Namaskar' as a part of an activity towards learning 'Blanket above us' in EVS on 18 January 2017
|Science Exhibition on 'Rube Goldberg' machines was held by students of class V on 16 January 2017
|Science Exhibition on 'Rube Goldberg' machines was held by students of class V.They were given background information about "Rube Goldberg". They were encouraged to gather a few household items and go crazy to create a "Rube Goldberg" machine consisting of one or more simple machines. Rubrics for the same was provided to the students.
|Students of class II learnt about the invention of wheels and made carts on 16 December 2016
|Activity on Bus conducted for students of class II on 26 October 2016
|Students of class V learn about 'air exerts pressure' in a playway method on 25 October 2016
|Students of class V observe the fire safety gadgets of school as a part of Research based project on 24 October 2016
|Students of class III making post cards for Diwali as a means of communication on 21 October 2016
|Hindi activity on birds and animals conducted for students of class II on 20 October 2016
|Visit to Fire Station for students of class V on 19 October 2016
The students of class V were taken to the fire station in Bhikaji Cama Place on 19 October 2016. Apart from enjoying the interaction with the firefighter team, the students got to know a lot of useful concepts like fire safety precautions and fire drills. Mr. Shahnawaz Hussain, the fire station in-charge explained the useful concepts like usage of fire extinguisher, learning to use emergency response numbers etc. During the visit, the students also got a first-hand demonstration on working of the fire engine, fire cannon and other devices used by firemen.Overall, it was a fun activity with a lot of practical learning.
|Educational trip to Post Office for students of class II on 07 October 2016
|Students of class V learning parts of the brain and the specific functions of each part on 03 October 2016
|Students of class III-V enjoyed their picnic at Lodhi Garden on 28 September 2016
|Students of class I comparing objects as heavier ,lighter or as heavy as using a balance scale on 27 September 2016
|Students of class I-II enjoyed their picnic at Duck Park on 26 September 2016
|Students of class V visit Bio lab to get up close and personal with the skeletal system on 12 September 2016
|Educational trip to craft museum for students of classes IV-V on 09 September 2016
|Integrated hindi class on musical instruments was held for students of class III
|Activity based on Panchtantra tales for students of class IV
|Senior School
Visit To "Radisson Blu Mahipalpur" by class XI and XII Home Science Students on 12th August 2017
On Saturday, 12 August 2017, Home science students of class 11 and 12 visited Hotel Radisson Blu at Mahipalpur to experience the hospitality industry from the perspective of not only a customer but also the service provider.
The students were first familiarized with the hotel management and hospitality industry by a professor from Vedatya, the hotel management institute of the Radisson group. The students were informed of the career options that are available on completing a degree in hotel management and the various branches that form the hotel management course- namely house keeping, food and beverage services, food production and front desk.
This was followed by a visit to different types of rooms in the hotel namely the deluxe room, business class room, supreme room and the presidential suite.
After an overview of the rooms by the housekeeping department, the students visited the restaurants, amongst those the famous Kebab Factory, and the hotel kitchens to see the actual food production that takes place in various restaurants. They were briefed by the Executive chef of bakery, Indian restaurant, Thai restaurant, café NYC about the different steps that go into food production, the hygiene practices that they follow, food procurement, sorting among other things. We also got an opportunity to visit the butchery, fruits and vegetable section and washing areas in the kitchen. Additionally, we also visited the staff cafeteria where the hotel staff had their meal, and the menu was a stark contrast of what is available to the customers in the restaurants in Radisson.
Post our kitchen rounds, we were shown the laundry section of the hotel. The students were apprised of the various kinds of machines and their capacity, used for washing, dry cleaning, calendaring and ironing of clothes. They were also told about the process of collection of dirty laundry, sorting and tagging based on the room and eventual distribution of clean clothes to the customers.
Altogether, it was an enriching visit where the students got to see the back-end of hotel industry, and get first hand experience of this service industry.
Visit to "Air force Museum" by class VII for chapter experimental Learning on flying officer "Nirmal Jeet Singh sekhon" on 10 August 2017
Educational Visit to National Museum for students of class VI on 26th July 2017
5th International SPIC MACAY Convention held at IIT Delhi from 05 June to 11 June 2017
Five students accompanied by Mrs. Jayita Ghosh had a cherishing experience at the fifth International SPIC MACAY Convention held at IIT Delhi
|Art Students of class IX & XI went for a Curated Walk to National Museum on 17 May 2017
|Classes XI and XII visited All India Fine Art and Craft Society to see coin and stamp exhibition on 08 May 2017
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isited All India Fine Art and Craft Society to see coin and stamp exhibition on 08 May 2017
|Classes XI and XII visited National Archives to see an exhibition celebrating 100 years of Champaran Satyagraha on 19 April 2017
|Visit to Qutub Minar was conducted for students of class VII on 01 February 2017
|Heritage walk to Red fort was conducted for the students of classes VI on 01 February 2017
|TIS faculty had a fun filled day at Damdama Lake on 28 January 2017
|Mr. Ashok Trikha shared anecdotes and memories of the partition years with history students of classes XI-XII on 19 January 2017
|National Mathematics Day celebrated in school to celebrate Srinivas Ramanujan's 130th Birth Anniversary on 21 December 2016
|Constitution Day Celebration
|Different activities were organized on 28th November 2016 as a part of Constitution day celebrations in the school.
|Slogan/Quote writing competition on 'Constitution of India' was held for students of class VI.
|Visit to Mahatama Gandhi Ek Pravasi Museum showcasing the journey of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi to Mahatma Gandhi for students of class XI on 19 December 2016
|Visit to the India International Science Festival at NPL for students of classes X-XI on 10 December 2016
|Educational Visit to Humayun's Tomb and Old Fort to study Indo -Islamic style of architecture for students of class VII on 03 December 2016
|Picnic for classes XI & XII to Worlds of Wonder,Noida on 02 December 2016


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Consumer aspirations affect retail
Issued by SACSC - May 12th, 13:14
The concept of 'aspirations' is not easily defined as each person has their own definition and understanding of the term. However, general consensus points towards improving one's current state of living and improving the way one lives his or her life as the general definition.
With the rapidly emerging black middle-class, consumer aspirations have become a huge driving force in the retail industry. Director and co-founder of the UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing, Professor John Simpson agrees. Professor Simpson was invited by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) to share his research and expertise at a networking breakfast which took place at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton on May 2, 2017-an event sponsored by Primedia Interactive.
John Simpson has been responsible for heading ground-breaking research projects on South African consumer trends. Under his directorship, the Institute has developed into one of the country's foremost marketing research think-tanks. John teaches in the University of Cape Town's Commerce Faculty, where he headed the University's School of Management Studies for a number of years.
According to Professor Simpson, there are eight aspirations his research has revealed among consumers. These aspirations are stability, belonging, freedom, comfort, respect, experiences, health and giving back. "Consumers aim to improve their circumstances, they aspire to it. This is the reason why a particular consumer will be targeted by a marketer. Our research into consumer aspirations is done in a variety of ways. We have done a very strong quantitative study and incorporated that study with in-house focal groups and interviews which gives us a greater understanding on who the consumer is and what they aspire to," he said.
Professor Simpson added that it is important for retailers to take consumer aspirations into consideration when developing marketing campaigns. "Consumer aspirations in South Africa is very important because it allows you to target your brand to a particular customer giving him the opportunity to buy an item which he or she feels better for as a result. You would market a product which tells him or her that they actually will be better of as a result of buying a particular item. In one way or another, whether it is in terms of his personal circumstances, whether in terms of the society where they are a member or whether it has something to do with his family these are the things he aspires to improve upon," Professor Simpson said.
He also added that South African retailers need to make their stores more attractive to the consumer with aspirations. ,"There are two main things that retailers can do to appeal to this market. One would be to make their stores more appealing in such a way that a consumer feels recognised as to who they are. The second aspect is to provide products and services that consumers would aspire to. There is a big difference between just satisfying a need and perhaps getting something a consumer aspires to have, which is normally above one's need at this point in time."
Professor Simpson said that in general, marketers do not understand consumer aspirations fully. "It is assumed that 'one size fits all'-whether you are marketing to a well-off person or a poor person, the same marketing exercise is used because it is assumed that both people have the same aspirations. The fact of the matter is that there are a lot of aspirations which are common whether you're rich or poor but the way that they are played out is very different. This is what marketers need to understand," he concluded.
Chief Executive Officer for the SACSC, Amanda Stops said Professor Simpson's insights into effective marketing to the 'aspirations' market is invaluable information in the rapidly evolving retail and shopping centre industry. "At the SACSC we aim to provide cutting edge information and research for our members. Professor Simpson's presentation was no exception. We hope those who attended walked away with useful information and will use this to improve their product and service offering to their customers," she added.
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Be prepared to ask yourself: "Is that really how it happened?" To celebrate the release of Sonic Mania, I've published a new page on the website; the Sonic the Hedgehog Timeline. This page attempts to set straight the many events, historical and modern alike, that have occurred in the Sonic Universe, including events from The Chaos Project. This timeline is not official, nor canon, but explains the timescale as it is used in the story. It was constructed using a combination of specific dates mentioned in-game, extrapolation of approximate time between games, and plenty of wild guesses.
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Official Announcement: Sonic Forces me to Question My Own Judgement
Long title, but I couldn't resist. Anyhow, I've mentioned a few times before that the general theme of Sonic Forces is very similar to my own ideas for this story, which scares me. I'm getting a little tired of using the words "wait and see." Well, I waited until today, and I saw. New Sonic Forces footage has been released from E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), with more likely to come. This new footage, seen below, actually has me a heck of a lot more excited for the game than I already was, but it also makes me even more scared than ever.
The very first thing you do as Sonic is to go look for Shadow (I think)! It's so obvious, and it's so amazing! Story implications for this game just went through the roof! After Sonic Boom, I was really afraid for what they would do with Shadow should he ever reappear in the canon, but now it's clear that they're putting him in what is perhaps the exact role I would want to see. But, while nothing absolutely shockingly new happened in this footage (except maybe Silver, but that was already leaked), it put a lot of things in perspective. It is now clear that "Join the Resistance" isn't just an arbitrary tagline. There is very clearly a larger resistance force at work than just Sonics and the Hero (or is it Avatar now?), especially given the appearance of "Soldier" during the Hero gameplay, suggesting that the forces go beyond even Sonic's group of friends (a step above what I had planned for at least the first season, so kudos to Sonic Team for that).
Point is, this is turning out a lot closer to what I have than what I was expecting. But it's not time to abandon ship just yet. Currently, we are finishing up the "Birth of Blacklight" arc. Next up is the "Dawn of Chaos" arc (I'll give you one guess at the character it introduces). After that was a planned arc which does not have a solidified name yet, which would tie up loose ends and set the stage for Crisis of Chaos. The concept for that…well, let's just call it "Shadow Forces." It's not exactly the same setup as Sonic Forces, but it's very similar. Sonic becomes incapacitated, and Eggman (as well as another foe) begin taking over the world, with little to stand in their way. Tails manages to recruit Shadow to fight back, then GUN manages to recruit both of them to form a team of generals, composed of all (or most, anyways) of Sonic's friends. What ensues is a war, including tactics of diversion and defense very similar to those described by the characters in this new gameplay footage. I can no longer ignore these similarities. That's why I've decided to hold back on writing this arc altogether, until I witness the story of Forces for myself, beginning to end. November is quite a ways away. I'll continue releasing the next two arcs as normal, but after that there will be a long break while I figure this out. I purposefully left room in the timeline for more games to happen between Sonic Lost World and Speed of Time, but I never expected something so heavy on lore after what we've been getting over the past 10 years or so. Worst case scenario, Sonic Forces completely obliterates any semblance of canon that my story ever had, and I'll have to make a spectacular decanonizing special episode very soon into Season 1. That would likely mean that the events of Sonic Forces would be ignored for this upcoming arc, and it would proceed as normal. Best case scenario (which probably isn't happening at this point because of Silver), everything about Forces falls perfectly into place, stepping on none of my metaphorical toes, in which case I might even be able to convert what I have into a Forces sequel (or at least tie-in).
Speaking of Silver, I give about a 95% chance that I'll have to start doing some retconning (assuming that I accept Forces as canon to the Chaos Project universe). That would mean literally going back and changing the content of those episodes, and making a note on this website of what was changed. I did what I did with Silver because I assumed he would almost certainly never appear in an important role in a canon Sonic game ever again. Because of that assumption, I constructed the story in a way that does not allow for him to appear between then and 06. But now, he does. Of course, I feel like chances are relatively high (maybe 40% as of now) that this game will end with a giant reset button ala Sonic 06, self-decanonizing the entire contents of the game, including any interactions with Silver. I'm not sure why they would want to do that after the way people complained about 06, but then again, how else would they explain such a rapid removal of Eggman's influence over 99% of the world? Of course, there are plenty of magic explanations out there, but a time reset would certainly be the easiest and cleanest. One last thing of note is the "Soldier" mentioned earlier. In my story, I have so far inferred and intend to elaborate on the fact that Shadow was one of the only animoids involved with GUN. Of course, there are others, such as Rouge, but the point being made was that it is an occupation dominated by humans. Mr. Soldier was definitely not a human. This doesn't exactly contradict my story, but I'd say it deserves an explanation. Mr. Soldier may end up with a real name and a character-of-the-week appearance in the Chaos Project. Of course, he might not have been GUN at all, but I'd say the helmet was pretty reminiscent. I'd actually be a little upset if they decided that they should include a military that isn't GUN. It exists for a reason. But, I suppose Mr. Soldier could be an average joe who only became a soldier when he joined Sonic's forces, sort of like the Rebel Alliance from Star Wars. I'd be okay with that, but I still really hope they don't ignore the existence of GUN in this game. It'd be a big waste and a disappointment.
-Until next time, remember, destiny lies before you.
EDIT: 10 steps forward and 1 step back! Take a look.
The preview image for the video alone tells you all you need to know. I was very wrong about the role of Shadow. I'm very fearful of character reversion, but, if we're being honest, it's small price to pay for a game with a dramatic, potentially deep and enriching story with continuity to the rest of the series. I won't even go in to the thousand different theories running through my head. (By the way, Chaos looks gorgeous.)
Mostly, I'm here to deliver the unfortunate news that, as happened after the Speed of Time arc, The Chaos Project will now be going on another short break while I finish writing the final episode of the upcoming arc, Birth of Blacklight, now that the Black Cloak arc is finished. As was the case last time, I'll be spreading out the posting content so that I still have something to publish every Saturday. Normally, I would be posting the review of last week's episode now, but between Thursday's Opinion Piece of Sonic Forces and this post, I feel that I have enough to push that off to next week. Expect a preview of next episode the following week, and the episode itself to be published the week after that.
Now, there is a little more to talk about. I've been neglecting to update some of the finer details on the website after publishing the last few episodes, but now everything is completely up-to-date, and then some. Preparations for the upcoming arc have been made, such as the reorganization of the character guide to reflect the most important characters to come. More importantly, I've published a new page, title "Image Gallery," which contains all of the custom images I've ever made for these stories, including several images which have been replaced and can no longer be seen anywhere else. Also included are some first looks at custom-made sprites for characters who haven't had their official debuts yet, such as Omega and the Chaotix. Most importantly, there is a 100% exclusive image of "Super Black Cloak," Shadow in his Super Form as seen in the final episode of the Black Cloak arc, complete with broken chains, torn face mask, material burned away from the feet, and of course, his new superhero emblem emblazoned on his chest. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for the addition of a preview look at the cover art for the upcoming story arc.
-And until next time, remember to live and learn every day!
"Time to Rock and Roll!"
If any of you, like myself, weren't lucky enough to get a ticket to the Sonic Anniversary Party in San Diego this weekend, not all is lost! The entire event is being live streamed at the link given below, starting at 6:00 Pacific Time this Friday, July 22nd (the same day that the next episode of The Chaos Project comes out). Join us for a night of fun and celebration, including the official reveal for the next Sonic the Hedgehog game, and, most importantly, a live musical performance by the one and only Crush 40! Crush 40 are the writers and performers of all of the best Sonic songs, including "Open Your Heart," the theme of Sonic Adventure, "What I'm Made Of," the final boss theme of Sonic Heroes, and of course, their most famous, "Live and Learn," the theme of Sonic Adventure 2. As our good friend Sonic once said, "Looks like the party's getting started! Time to rock and roll!"
Visit https://www.twitch.tv/sonicofficial for all of the fun! Hope to see you there!
– And until next time, remember to live and learn every day!
Announcement: We're Moving Up!
Apologies for anyone this may inconvenience, but from here forwards, The Chaos Project is moving from Thursdays (10:30 AM PDT, 1:30 PM EDT, 6:30 PM UTC) to Fridays at the same time of day. I originally posted the first episode on Thursday, June 23rd, in celebration of Sonic's 25th Anniversary. Now that the month of the Anniversary is passed, and the premiere arc of the series is over, I have decided that Fridays work out much better for my schedule, and hopefully they will for yours as well. So, look out for the first episode of Season 0, and the beginning of the Speed of Time arc, on Friday, July 22nd.
– And until next time, remember to live and learn every day!
…4, 3, 2, 1!
Episode 1 comes out tomorrow! I promised you some more info, and here it is: a preview of what's to come. A lot is at stake as Sonic and Tails try to find and stop Eggman. But Eggman, the evil genius that he is, is already ten steps ahead. What is this strange and terrible machine that he has made, that Sonic is so concerned about? Please have a look at this preview of Episode 2 of the Premiere Event.
Eggman stands alone in a small hangar. He appears to be impatient. Behind him sits an odd machine, long in shape. Three spike structures come out of the top towards the back. Long cables stick out of the far back. It hardly even looks like it's meant to stand up on its own.
Sonic bursts through the roof and lands on the floor right in front of Eggman. "Give it up, Eggman. It's over." Tails flutters in after him.
"Over? Well, I suppose we can agree on something then. You've been so busy chasing me, I'm sure you haven't even realized what's going on."
Tails demands, "What are you talking about!?"
"Oh, my poor Tails. I thought you were smarter than this. You can't even recognize a diversion when you see one? As we speak, every major city in the world is under attack. Well, every city except for one." He points straight downwards. "The invasion has already begun. But I would like to cut you a deal." He pulls out a small device. "Surrender yourself and your one measly Chaos Emerald to me, and I will enter the code to deactivate every last robot I control. And the fine citizens of Station Square will never have to meet my friend here." He pats the large machine behind him. "And I'm not talking for now. I'm talking for good. No more robots. Ever. And all you have to do is stay here for a few days, maybe a week or two, and then you'll be free to return to your friends. Just think about the millions, maybe billions of people who won't get hurt if you make the right decision. It's an offer you can't refuse." Sonic stares curiously at the strange machine, as if recognizing it somehow. Eggman looks in the same direction. "You know, I am quite fond of this one."
"And why is that?"
"Hmm… Well, to begin with, I couldn't have possibly made it without the help of my grandfather. It's almost as if this connects us. But, more importantly, it plays off of your weakness. And I didn't even have to come up with it! But enough chatter. We were having a discussion."
Sonic says nothing for a moment. Tails shouts, "Come on, Sonic! You can't actually be thinking about this, can you?"
"Stay out of it, fox! This is between Sonic and I." He turns back to Sonic. "Well then? What is your answer?"
Sonic remains silent a moment more. "…I don't know what it is that you're planning. I don't know what you want me for. What I do know is that you've never once kept your word to me. If you expect me to bargain with you after making a reputation like that…then you really are as dumb as you look! Tails, grab that remote!" As Tails makes a grab for the device that Eggman holds, Sonic runs around the strange machine, looking for some sort of weak point.
Before Tails can ever reach his goal, Eggman says, "Very well then," and presses a single key. The floor instantly parts open beneath the machine, and it plummets back towards earth.
Sonic shouts "No!" Without hesitation, he dives straight into the opening after it.
"Sonic!" Tails dives out after him.
Eggman shakes his head in disapproval, and presses another button to close the hatch. He takes out a communicator. "Orbot, Cubot, set our course back to base. The Hedgehog has been taken care of." A voice responds briefly, "Yes, Sir."
And there you have it. See this episode in its full context on Thursday, June 30th, at 10:30 AM PDT. And remember to read the first episode tomorrow at that time, Sonic's 25th Anniversary. Hope to see you there!
Only five days remain until the release of The Chaos Project. I am so excited to finally get this thing rolling. To celebrate, I have some news to share with you! Look forward to reading the first episode on Thursday, June 23rd, at 10:30 AM PDT, 1:30 PM EDT, 6:30 PM UTC! Episodes will continue to release every Thursday at that time for many months to come. Look forward to more info before that day comes!
-And until next time, remember to always live and learn!
Official Announcement: Confirmed Release Date!
As I've mentioned before, I've been having a bit of trouble writing at a steady pace. But as of now, I have finally decided upon a point at which I am nearly certain I can meet all of my goals. The first epsiode of The Chaos Project will be published on Thursday, June 23rd. Bonus points if you know why. I cannot confirm a time of day at this point, but that information may come soon. I hope to see you all then!
-And until next time, keep livin' and learnin'!


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After finishing the chickens, I've been working on "The Ark"...with any luck I'll be able to finish when I get home from Job #2 tonight! I meant to get "Labyrinth" out for DH, but it is so humid and sticky here, having all that fabric in my lap/hands just sounds gross. I'll stick with the project that fits on my scroll rods for now.
In other news, I bought the the latest issue of Just Cross Stitch magazine, the one with the ornament preview. I was less than impressed. I think there were 1 or 2 that I *might* stitch, but nothing incredibly unique or interesting. (If you are curious, my picks are Casey Buonaugurio's "Red Penguin" and Elizabeth Talledo's "Santa's Sleigh Ride." The two reindeer designs are runners-up.) And I was REALLY unimpressed with the rest of the patterns in this issue - usually I can find something I like enough to put in my "maybe" pile, but not this time. Too many flowers...a farm scene...religious verses...a patriotic teapot?? Blech. Maybe I'm going through a phase...or maybe the designers are...but not much I'm seeing lately makes me care about stitching.
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
2 comments:
- Zeb said...
Ever since this new outfit bought out JCS the magazine has gone down the gurgler :( I bought the 2000 to 2010 dvd and then will source the magazines I want up til the end of 2012, but that's it. No more spending money on JCS other than the Halloween and Christmas issues.
- Kathy A. said...
I so agree. I won't be buying the neweest Halloween issue either. There was NOTHING that I liked. How very disappointing it was.
Good luck with the Ark.
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On Leave holds back Off Limits in Perfect Sting Stakes
ELMONT, N.Y. - When the best horse in the race is the beneficiary of the best trip it usually is a recipe for success. Such was the case in Saturday's $100,000 Perfect Sting Stakes at Belmont Park for On Leave, who never left the inside under Jose Ortiz and held off a wide-rallying Off Limits to win the one-mile race by a neck.
The victory was the fifth from nine starts for On Leave, a 4-year-old daughter of War Front owned and bred by Stuart Janney III and trained by Shug McGaughey. Four of her five wins have come at Belmont Park; On Leave added the Perfect Sting to a prior victory here in the Grade 2 Sands Point last September.
Breaking from post 2 under Ortiz, On Leave got to the inside and rated in fourth position just behind the pace-setting Ultimate Holiday, who received token pressure from Ancient Goddess through a quarter of 24.13 seconds and a half-mile in 48.23.
Ortiz stayed along the inside and, when Ancient Goddess came a bit off the rail turning for home, he sent On Leave through the opening and was able to outfinish Off Limits, who had to go six wide in the stretch under John Velazquez.
"I followed [Ultimate Holiday] all the way; when we entered the stretch she switched leads and opened up a little bit," Ortiz said. "I had a lot of horse, I was able to get through."
On Leave covered the mile in 1:34.02 and returned $5.50 as the 8-5 favorite.
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Off Limits finished second by 3 1/4 lengths over Ancient Secret, who nosed out Conquest Babayaga for third. The second-, third- and fourth-place finishers were all trained by Chad Brown. My Sweet Girl, last year's Perfect Sting winner, Outsider Art, and Ancient Goddess completed the order of finish.
McGaughey said he would nominate On Leave to the Grade 1 Diana at Saratoga on July 22, but he is more likely to wait and point for the Grade 2, $400,000 Ballston Spa at Saratoga on Aug. 26.


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That's interesting. Yes we know they get scaled down for use as they should .
But we have found that when using 300x300 instead of 180 and comparing the two. Only on detailed icons that more of the details show better.
This is how we've tested lately make an icon at 180x180 not scaled down from 300 just make the 180.
And make the same at 300x300 .
Use the 180 for safari and the 300 for messages for example .
Now with the same exact icon image on your springboard side by side in real time you can see the clarity.
Unless of course we are seeing what we want to see.
In our experience it has been tested and it works in this manner for us.
But what you said is correct also if you are taking the 300 and scaling it down yourself for a 180.
Kinda messes it up.
Also an icon Inge in my opinion should never be scaled up for use by us cause you lose quality. Scaling down should never be an issue as to there is no loss in down vs up.
Hope I am making sense . Never the less at both points and for whom ever it works.
We are both correct in our methods. Plus if rather have a 300x300 in a bundle to use as I wish instead of squeezing the life out of a 120 or 180..
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[email protected]. Could you screen shot yours please so I can see exactly how you named yours. Thank you!
hello guys again,here are some more settings icons,
but you will have to bundle them yourself
because they are made by request and i don't know bundle and icon names,hope you enjoy,cheers
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[email protected] as well as a Media.png. Just duplicate the image by copy and pasting it. So two images. I tried adding a [email protected] also. This is when it applied the icon for me after a respring. Unless that was just coincidence.
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By the way thanks for the update boys! Folder icons are sweet! Two updates in two days. You guys are doin work.
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Can you please share the dock, will it work on the i6+?
😕my folder icon are missing. I updated, resprang, and rebooted!
mind sharing dock, will it work for ip6+