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I am constantly ogling dramatic black and white art but a stark, graphic painting just didn't seem to fit anywhere in the townhouse . . . until we started working on the basement. That's when I realized that I have the perfect spot: the stairwell! So I hauled out my art supplies and decided to make my own black and white art.
I spotted a great black and white painting on Pinterest and that was definitely my inspiration. I didn't achieve an exact replica (far from it), but it was a fun challenge to try to imitate someone else. It's actually an assignment I have had to do for art classes.
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Here's how you can make your own, easy black and white abstract art:
Ignore the bad lighting – I was painting in the evening, in our super dreary basement. Please also ignore the mess (someone clearly broke in and started painting random parts of the wall and made a mess; I blame teenagers).
I started with a blank white canvas. I had originally painted it a shade of cream for another (abandoned) project, so I painted over it with white. Because paint is so expensive I cheated and used primer. It actually worked really well. You can use a plain, gessoed canvas, fresh from the store, and skip this step, but I do like the look of brush strokes.
How to make your own abstract art:
Step 1: I flipped the canvas upside down (to encourage paint to flow) and, with a giant paintbrush quickly dipped in water and some black acrylic paint, starting making broad brush strokes.
Steps: 2, 3 & 4. I flipped the canvas back around so I could shape the composition and I built up the paint in layers. I let little pops of white peek through but made other sections very inky.
You could easily create this DIY art in other colours or by using gold leaf instead of paint.
Step 5: I flipped the canvas over again so I could paint the bottom. I wrapped the painting around the sides, too, which creates a neat effect. And it's a great way to avoid deciding on a frame (although I have some tips on that).
And, voila! My simple but striking, DIY art!
I hung it in the dining room to show it off, but it's going in the stairwell soon enough. It fades in kind of a neat way against the white walls, but it will really pop against the greige walls.
Here's a close up view:
You should know, I suffer for my art. When I first picked up this canvas to get to work, I narrowly missed touching the giant centipede lurking inside. I threw down the canvas, phoned and harassed Hubby at work (looking for centipede squashing tips, I guess? It is officially his job), then took anther look and the centipede seemed to have vamoosed. Not entirely convinced, I poked at the canvas with a roller extension rod (much the way in which toddlers whack at things in an uncoordinated fashion) and out he popped. Why do they like to run toward me? Shudder.
If you're new to Dans le Lakehouse, check out my DIY Projects Gallery for other DIY art ideas.


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Curried Lentil Soup
2 bay leaves
1 dried chili pepper
2 teaspoons turmeric
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5 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1/2 cup red lentils
1/2 cup yellow lentils
3/4-liter glass jar
Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 4 smashed garlic cloves and 1 diced red onion; saute 6 minutes. Add the contents of the spice bag, the bay leaves and chili pepper from the curried lentil soup mix and cook about 3 minutes. Add the rest of the soup mix and 8 cups water or chicken broth; simmer until the lentils are soft, about 1 hour. Season with salt.
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In line with the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the new Framework will be designed to deliver better choice and control to people with disability. It will also focus on meeting employer needs and future market directions. The Taskforce will consult widely to inform the development of the Framework.
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Located in the Golf Terrace Heights neighborhood, Lakeview Drive is home to some of the most luxurious properties in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Nestled between Edina Country Club and Lake Harvey, residents here enjoy access to plenty of recreational activity, retail options and some of the best schools in the state.
For those looking to lead a life of luxury, take a look at what the real estate on Lakeview Drive will offer you and your family!
Real Estate Information
This neighborhood features tree-lined streets, stately homes and larger lots. Like many neighborhoods in Edina, Golf Terrace Heights has a long history of housing development.
Named after its largest subdivision, Golf Terrace Heights is an affluent neighborhood located in northeastern Edina. As the name suggests, the Golf Terrace Heights Neighborhood of Edina runs along the Edina Country Club & Golf Course, just a short walk to both Minnehaha Creek and 50th & France.
The first homes erected in the area were built before World War II, between the years 1937-1941. Because of a shortage of building supplies, new home construction came to a halt during the war, picking up again on the shores of Lake Harvey in 1947.
By the early '50s, there was a house constructed on almost every lot on Lake Harvey, expanding further south in the neighborhood by the mid '50s. The main reason so many families wanted to move to the Golf Terrace Heights neighborhood was to be close to the newly constructed Edina High School, which opened its doors in 1949.
The housing stock in this neighborhood is made up of homes built primarily in the late 1930's through the 1960's, although many newer buyers have been choosing to tear down and rebuild on some properties in the area. Because of its great location to schools, the golf course and the lake, the neighborhood has continued to be a prime choice for those looking for luxury homes in Edina.
Quick Look at Golf Terrace Heights:
The Golf Terrace Heights neighborhood is bounded on the North by 50th Street, on the East by Wooddale Avenue, on the South by 58th Street and Southview Lane, and on the West by Highway 100.
- Population: 1,017 residents
- Average resident age: 45 years old
- Percentage of residents that are homeowners: 96 percent
Home Values near Lakeview Drive
Overall, home values are on the rise in the Golf Terrace Heights neighborhood. Zillow predicts 55424 home values will increase 3.4 percent next year, compared to a 3.1 percent rise for Edina as a whole.
Nearby Schools in Edina
The school system in Edina is consistently ranked among the top in the nation. Each of the schools located within the Edina school zone received a score of 10/10 based on a comparison of all the schools in the state of MN. The following schools are located in Edina:
- Concord Elementary
- South View Middle School
- Edina Senior High School
While a car is recommended to get around, there's plenty of access to the essentials when you live on Lakeview Drive in Edina. You're in walking distance to Concord Elementary, Our Lady of Grace School, Edina Community Center and Southview Middle School, so kids can make their way to school with ease. And with quick access to Highway 100, you can reach downtown Minneapolis in only 10 minutes.
Crime Rate
The city of Edina scored an "A+" crime rating, with an overall crime rate that's 32 percent lower than the national average. For every 100,000 people, there are 5.36 daily crimes that occur in Edina, making it safer than 73 percent of the cities in the entire country. Here, you have a one in 52 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
Employment Information
Edina sees a higher income per capita ($61,000) than both the state of Minnesota (31,000) and the country as a whole ($28,000), making it a whopping 115 percent higher than the national average. The median household income in Edina is also 63 percent higher than the national average, at $87,000. The unemployment rate is low here, sitting at just 3.2 percent, 46 percent lower than the national average (5.8).
While Minnesota is known for its chilly winters, the spring, summer and fall bring moderate temperatures and gorgeous weather. The lowest monthly average temperature in Edina is 17 degrees in January – cold, but not unbearable – while the highest monthly average temperature is a perfect 76 degrees in July. But, regardless of weather, Minnesotans enjoy outdoor activities year-round.
Things To Do Near Lakeview Drive
As one of the most popular suburbs, there's never a shortage of things to do in Edina. Take a look at some of the benefits you'll gain from living on Lakeview Drive.
Become a Member of Edina Country Club, featuring the Largest Golf Course in the City
If you decide to purchase a home on Lakeview Drive, you'll be within walking distance of Edina Country Club, the largest parcel of privately owned land in the city. The golf course measures just over 123 acres, offering a world-class golfing experience to country club members.
Edina Country Club's golf course is known as one of the finest in the state and was recently redesigned by the team of 1996 British Open winner and former No. 1-ranked player in the world Tom Lehman and partner Chris Brands. The Club's living room and four dining venues are a great place to gather with friends and family for a wonderful meal and a glass of wine, while the pool offers a relaxing spot for families to enjoy a day swimming and sunbathing.
Beauty and Recreation at Lake Harvey
Besides Edina Country Club, the other main attraction for residents of Lakeview Drive is Lake Harvey. Just a short walk away, the seven-acre lake offers stunning scenery and light recreational activities like ice skating.
Shopping and Entertainment at 50th and France
The area of W 50th St. and France Ave S. is home to some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities in the entire Twin Cities. With more than 175 retailers, you'll find something for just about everyone. Retailers include:
- Apparel for men, women, children (and even pets!)
- Jewelers and many specialty gift boutique stores
- Spas and salons to pamper yourself at
- See an independent film at an art-house movie theatre
- Enjoy a diverse selection of restaurants to wine and dine at, ranging from casual to contemporary and fine dining
- Enjoy treats from one of the many bakeries, café's and treat shoppes.
- And plenty of complimentary parking too!
The perfect place for a shopping day, mini getaway or date night, this area is one of the most vibrant in the neighborhood.
Minnehaha Creek
A 22-mile long tributary of the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Creek offers gorgeous recreational opportunities for those living on Lakeview Drive. Just a short distance outside of Edina, residents can enjoy endless miles of bike and walking paths along the creekside.
The creek is also home to the urban waterfall known as Minnehaha Falls, one of the most heavily visited sites in the Cities. Here, visitors can enjoy touring the falls throughout each season and enjoy lunch on the patio at the nearby restaurant, Sea Salt Eatery.
Enjoy the Lakes in Southwest Minneapolis
The popular lakes in Southwest Minneapolis, including Lakes Harriet and Calhoun, are approximately three miles from Lakeview Drive and offer some of the best lake-side recreational activities in the Twin Cities. Enjoy your day on one of the many beaches, swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing, or rent a paddleboard, kayak or canoe and adventure out onto the lakes. The Lake Harriet Bandshell also offers events throughout the warm months, including weekly concerts, speakers, performances and more.
Best of Luck with Your Home Shopping on Lakeview Drive!
For those looking to lead the life of luxury, the real estate on Lakeview Drive in Edina will give you what you've been searching for. Tucked away between the Edina Country Club and Lake Harvey lies some of the most coveted, affluent properties in the state of Minnesota. Whether you're searching for a great school system to raise kids in, endless shopping and retail opportunities or plenty of recreational access, the properties on Lakeview Drive in Golf Terrace Heights are sure to impress!
Contact A.D. Hays Group For All Your Real Estate Needs in Edina!
When you're dealing with luxury properties and large amounts of money, you need an expert team of real estate professionals on your side to ensure the process goes smoothly. At A.D. Hays Group, we provide you with the experience you need to get the best deal possible. With over 30 years of buying and selling real estate in the neighborhood of Golf Terrace, we have a lengthy reputation placing our clients in their dream homes. If you're looking for high-end realty services, turn to our team of experts – we're here to meet all of your real estate needs.
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Gareth Morgan Get off Twitter!!
When Gareth Morgan launched his political party The Opportunities Party he compared himself to US President Donald Trump due to his anti-establishment policies.
Now it appears the two men have another thing in common being bafflingly angry on Twitter.
Last night Morgan was involved in a bizzare argument where he called his critics "whores" let rip against tourists and decried the PC culture in this country.
The whole stoush started when Morgan criticised Tourism Minister Paula Bennett's decision to rule out a tax on tourists because it would make New Zealand too expensive to visit.
Morgan then went on to claim that it was not about imposing costs but about crap people and even suggested banning camping in public places unless in a self contained camper.
Those who disagreed with Morgan's stance then came under fire calling them "Idiots" "Doormats" and even "Dumbkopf"
He even approached one of my friends who was critical asking "What is your address. Can they come and shit on your lawn?"
When another user suggested that New Zealander's were just as bad Morgan went on to say "How do you differentiate a Kiwi shit from a foreign one?" and "Visitors shouldn't have the same rights anyway"
When challenged he added "Only whores do anything for money where are your values man. or can you be bought off 4 a few dimes"
The argument didn't end there at 7:00am tweeting "One whiner last night had 162,000 tweets. That's a social media whore"
If this man has any desire of going in to politics he needs to work on how to engage with potential voters and with criticism.
He will not get anywhere by insulting people and blocking people for having a dissenting view or else he'll just be talking to himself in his own echo chamber and The Opportunities Party will die a miserable death.


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I just put-up a new larger mailbox,
one with a little flag on top.
It's not that I'm expecting more letters,
It's the junk-mail that will not stop. I know there will be more tomorrow,
I'd be surprised if I was wrong.
If it did slacken a little bit,
It wouldn't be for long. Oh! The mailman must have just gone by,
I see the little flag is still dancing.
I suppose it's more pre-approved credit card forms,
Or catalogs with easy financing. So, I looked in the mailbox,
In fact I looked twice,
Surprise! No junk-mail today,
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I was watching a pretty terrible but still quite fascinating doco on SBS on demand last night about the World's Best Diets and Australia came in at the wrong end of the scale. Apparently our diet is worse than the UKs! The other shocking statistic that the doco quoted is that Aussies and Kiwis together have been piling on the fat like no other country in the world (since 1980). Unfortunately it wasn't a made up stat as I found an article in the SMH from 2013 quoting a study that sounds pretty kosher. Which means that since 1980, an additional 13% of adults have moved into the obese bracket. Now as with the US, nearly 1 in 3 Australian adults are obese.
I'm fascinated by the global obesity epidemic. Given the number of docos around the place, I'm not alone. Sure they vary from personal diet science-lite programs to outright fat person torture porn reality shows to verging on conspiracy theory fat-sugar pushing food industry reveals, but they all have a common theme: the anxiety and fear that an expanding waist-line which for so long has been associated with good health, safety and contentment (at least in the developing world) has now become the opposite.
Anyway, given the trends, I am expecting the docos to keep being made for some time to come.


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Procedural Carpet
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I've been making carpets over the weekend, intending to try to create a simple carpet that I can easily recolour and to an extend re-pattern to suit whatever room I am using.
Like most people in 3D, I create carpets by using an image that is a pattern and this is a relatively quick and easy way to do it. However, it not then possible to easily change the style or the colour without creating a new image, all of which takes time and means that I end up with vast libraries of the same pattern but in different hues.
This pattern, however, is created using the mathematics of the 3D program (Cinema 3D) and can be recoloured easily and, to an extent, re-patterned. The result, as you can see, is a reasonable carpet texture although the scope to use different patterns is more limited that I had thought.
This exercise was sparked, in part, by a decision to look at some new texture creation software, Substance Designer. This program creates a vast variety of procedural textures using plug-in nodes. It's a good system but there is a learning curve cost and most of the textures I have seen are more suited to games rather to retro architecture. And so, after some thought, I think I have decided to stick to image textures and simply accept that I will have to enlarge my library!
As ever, you can also see larger versions of this and, of course, my other designs and patterns on my fabulous and ever-growing Flickr page which is here.


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Tennis can be a thrilling sport, but unless you are in shape, you could be caught watching the ball whiz past you. Tennis requires strength, endurance, speed and technique, all of which require a fit body. A great physique also helps to reduce injury and may help to correct muscle imbalances. Tennis works primarily the legs, arms and core, so to strengthen your body for tennis, focus on working these key areas. Include a warm-up, cool down and stretching after exercising or playing tennis to avoid injury. If you strengthen your body for tennis, not only will you look and feel great, you will greatly improve your tennis game.
Perform the barbell side split squat. Stand up with your feet wide apart, forming a V shape with your legs. Hold a barbell along the top of your shoulders, behind your neck. Bend your right knee as you lean to your right side and bring your chest forward. Keep your back flat. Return to the starting position. Bend your left knee as you lean to your left side and bring your chest forward, maintaining a flat back. Repeat 15 times on each side. This exercise strengthens and stretches your quads, which is important when you shift sideways on the tennis court to reach the ball.
Get into a pushup position, and lower your body down for a pushup with leg lift exercise. When you are almost touching the ground, lift your right leg into the air. Hold it there for 10 seconds. Lower your leg and come back to the starting position. Lower your body down again close to the floor. Lift your left leg and hold it there for 10 seconds. Lower your leg to the ground and return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times to work your arms.
Incorporate dumbbell lying pronations to strengthen your forearms. Lie on your right side on a bench with your knees bent and a dumbbell in your right hand. Place your left hand on your hip. The palm of your right hand should be facing you with the dumbbell perpendicular to the ground. Twist your arm so that the dumbbell is parallel with the ground, and then twist it back to perpendicular to the ground. Repeat this 10 times. Do it again with your left arm.
Do the crossover crunch. Lie on the floor on top of a mat or towel. Place your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent. Put your hands on the back of your head. Contract your abdominals as you bring your left elbow toward your right knee. At the same time, lift your right knee off of the ground toward your left elbow. Return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side to get your core into shape.
Add cardio to your exercise routine. Run sprints uphill, do shuffle steps and interval running to increase your speed on the court. Bike and swim to increase your endurance. You should include at least 150 minutes of moderate cardio each week into your schedule.
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- Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
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5 Healthy Lunch Ideas
Packing a healthy lunch can be easy. Guest blogger Katie Morford shows us how with five nutritious recipes your kids are sure to love.
Creamy Black Bean Soup
Delicious and nourishing, our black bean soup comes together in one easy step.
Speedy Confetti Pasta
This recipe is designed to take advantage of whatever tasty vegetables you might have in your refrigerator.
Italian Quesadillas
A fusion of flavors kids will love, our quesadilla includes mozzarella, olives and other Italian accents.
Peanut Butter Pinwheels
Rolled up lavash and apple chunks freshen up the classic PB&J sandwich.
Take Away Taco Salad
The salty crunch of a few crumbled tortilla chips gives this healthy salad special appeal.


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Headers first changes the way in which the Bitcoin Core client discovers a chain, downloads and verifies it. Pieter Wuille, who has been working on the change, is calling for people to review and test his code.
The patch, which is available via a github pull request or packaged here (includes binaries) introduces the following changes:
- Parallel block downloading (much faster sync on typical network connections).
- No more stalled downloads.
- Much more robust against unresponsive or slow peers.
- Removes a class of DoS attacks related to peers feeding you low-difficulty valid large blocks on a side branch.
- Reduces the need for checkpoints in the code.
- No orphan blocks stored in memory anymore (reducing memory usage during sync).
- A major step step towards an SPV mode using the reference codebase.
At the protocol level, this patch increases the minimally supported version to bitcoin v3.18 which was released in December of 2010.
At this time, there are a few known issues which are further described on the bitcoin mailing list found here.
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I was super lucky and had a FIVE day weekend, and John had three days which for him is amazing because he's lucky if he gets two day weekends. We had no plans. Well maybe we did, but we got rid of them because we really wanted to have no plans. Our weekend was full of rainy weather, movies, sleeping, errands, shopping, ted time, more movies, more sleeping, and...that is about it.
I don't know what it was, but I literally could not stop falling asleep. I'm always the one who wakes up with Ted (when his internal alarm clock tells him its 6am) and on Saturday I just like, could not move. So John got up with him and for the next two hours I kept trying to get up, but would end just falling asleep in a different position. Eventually John came in and made the bed on top of me and I had to get out because I couldn't breath anymore because of the pillows on my head ha. So many naps happened.
And we watched about 100 movies. Maybe that's what caused the naps...I don't know? But definitely the best movie by far that we watched was Monsters University. Anyone see that? I loved it. I really loved it. If I was an actor I would totally do cartoon voice overs. But if I had a different voice because I can't stand to hear mine haha..
Somehow we ended up doing a bit of shopping, or attempting to shop this weekend. I went out solo Friday to get some things, and check out the Nordstrom sale. (but holy busy I had to leave that place fast) I ended up having to return something at J.Crew, so on Saturday John headed there with me in hopes of finding some new jeans as he desperately needs some..
But, no luck. Everything is all too skinny. We've been looking for a good pair of jeans for him forever. Anyone have any suggestions for good mens jeans???? I really wanted John to try on this getup, but he said no he isn't an 89 year old women. (I'm kidding. I didn't even ask him to, but seriously who's wearing this stuff?)
But we did have some better luck food shopping. We always used to go to the grocery store together, but lately he's been too busy so I mostly go by myself. It was fun and all, but I think I'm starting to like my own routine now. First of all, I can never find him. If I turn around for even one second, he is missing. And then I am checking up and down every aisle looking for him.
Constantly chasing him around. Worse than a child I swear, haha. And then these kinds of things get thrown into the cart...
Then right before I was about to check out he goes, "hold on" and after about 5 minutes of "holding on" I just decided to get in a line and he can meet me outside. Then he comes back, out of no where and tells me he went to the pharmacy to do the self blood pressure test. He really is something else. But I love him. A lot. (I love you John)
The weather was pretty crappy. Sunday morning we woke up to our phones vibrating alerting us that there was a tornado warning. It literally said "take shelter." We were like, WTF we live on the 2nd floor, where are we supposed to go? We discussed all sitting in the bathtub together (ted too lol) and watching a movie on the iPad, but we must have forgot because before I knew it, it was much later in the day and I was like "what happened to the tornado?" Haha.
We wanted to get Ted in some good exercise since he is feeling much, much better. But he still can't really be around other dogs, so taking a long walk here wasn't going to happen. So we took him to Johns job site (because it was empty) and let him run around. We are trying to teach him to play ball. He gets it sometimes, but sometimes he forgets the ball part haha.
Afterwards we took the long way home and did some house creeping like we like to do...we drive by nice neighborhoods and talk about which ones we would like to live in. I didn't get any pictures of the actual houses, (that would probably be weird) but I did get this...
It was a little out-in-the-country-ish so huge, huge houses with yards of animals.
And can I please talk about Game of Thrones real quick. Seriously, if no one comes to Sansas rescue or if that girl doesn't get a damn break soon, I give up on the show. Done forever. I have no hope anymore.
That was random, but Sundays = Game of Thrones.
Then yesterday morning the sun finally made it's appearance, and it was nice enough to lay out at the pool for a while.


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from George Richards of On Frozen Pond,
It's been one of those years for Keith Ballard—and like Randy Moller, he's becoming a YouTube sensation.
In the first year of a six-year deal with the Panthers, this season has been filled with ups and downs for the Florida defenseman.
Tuesday, he had another one of those moments. Trying to clear the puck away from goalie Tomas Vokoun, Ballard went to swat the puck away and instead tossed the puck backward.
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Chainer's (Ch4iner) WoT ModPack
Presented modpack contains the best add-ons and features that should help in the battle. Set of additions from Chainer's for World of Tanks does not contain extra mods and add-ons that flank the player extra information, and the most important thing in battle. All the most necessary for the player.
- XVM (my own config)
- GambitER's Damage Panel (my own config)
- Zoom Out Mod
- My own tank icons
- J1mB0's Crosshair Mod
- Sixth Sense sound
- Multilined TankCarousel – 2-lined tank carousel (part of XVM)
- No Scroll Mod
Changelog: 0.9.8.1
- Mods adapted to game version 0.9.8.1
- XVM updated
- GambitER's DamageLog updated
- Minimap aim icon added (for arty)
- GambitER's DamageLog appearance modified, still not final
- Minor adjustments in battle statistic form (TAB) formatting
Changelog: version 0.9.7.0
- Mods adapted on game version 0.9.7
Changelog: version 0.9.6.1 #2
- Enemy Spotted Marker (light bulbs next to enemy Players Panel) fixed
- Separators in Statistic Form (TAB) fixed
- Download and unzip
- Select the desired mode
- Put res_mods folder from the archive into the game folder: World_of_Tanks \
Download Chainer's (Ch4iner) WoT ModPack:
cwm-0.9.8.1.exe [13.42 MB]
Archive (no installer):
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cwm-0.9.8.1-cs.zip (10.0 MB; Czech)
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Property attorneys help the deal get done
Whether you're buying or selling a home, a real estate attorney Phoenix can help you negotiate a price and closing date that are right for you. When it comes time to make or receive an offer, your lawyer can make sure that your rights are protected and your duties clearly defined. Real estate and business attorneys are part of a regulated profession with standards. You might not be getting the same services with a real estate advisor that you would get with a real estate attorney Phoenix. Many property sales are contingent upon a real estate or business lawyer's review, and many insurance companies and mortgage lenders require the use of a lawyer. Before you make an offer, retain proper legal advisement through a Phoenix business attorney. A real estate attorney phoenix should help a home buyer understand the purchase contract, make sure their are no hidden easements or liens against the property, prepare legal documents, attend the closing of a deal, arrange for insurance protection and ensure valid, registered home ownership. A real estate attorney phoenix should help a home or property seller prepare and reveiew the purchase sale agreement, prepare the deed, attend the closing of a deal, arrange for insurance certificates if needed. The typical cost of a business lawyer phoenix or real estate attorney Phoenix is about $500 to $1,500 on average. Some lawyers charge flat fees while others bill by the hour. When dealing with a real estate attorney Phoenix, remember that even if your deal does not close, you'll still owe your lawyer for their time.
Western District Of Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyers Can Help You File Correctly
If you have gotten yourself into debt and do not see a way out of it without assistance from a professional, you can work with a Western District of Michigan bankruptcy expert. Working with the finest bankruptcy attorney michigan has to offer will allow you to get the assistance that it takes to determine how to proceed. When filing bankruptcy in Michigan, you will notice that the process can be very complicated and confusing to deal with and having an expert in your corner will give you a clearer idea of what to do. A Western District of Michigan bankruptcy specialist will work closely with you to determine how to file and what results should be expected after it is all over. When you are looking to file for bankruptcy, you can hire a Western district of michigan bankruptcy law firm to look through your debt and assets, determining what you are eligible for. Filing bankruptcy in Michigan is better done with professional help because lawyers can navigate the process easier. When you hire a Michigan bankruptcy lawyer, they will work with you to not only file your paperwork, but work with you at every step, making it less scary to you. A Grand Rapids bankruptcy law firm will make sure your bankruptcy flows smoothly so that you can finally get rid of the stress that being deep in debt causes and help you move forward with your life so you can rebuild your credit.
Finding A Quality Philadelphia Bankruptcy Attorney For Legal Support
Going through a bankruptcy situation is very difficult for those that have little financial experience or feel intimidated by bankruptcy. If you are trying to find Philadelphia bankruptcy lawyers to make your bankruptcy less challenging, it is important that you select the right lawyer. Take the time to pick a dependable Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney and you will be able to get skilled advice on how to resolve any bankruptcy situation. The first step in trying to choose a Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney to help you with bankruptcy issues is making sure that you find a lawyer that knows how to help you with your particular variety of bankruptcy. For example, if you are going through Chapter 13, make sure that you find a Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney that is skilled at helping clients deal with Chapter 13 bankruptcy scenarios. You also want to make sure that you find a lawyer that other people have used successfully for guidance. Once you hire a particular lawyer for bankruptcy, give them some information about your case so that they can come up with the right strategy. The best lawyers will use their legal expertise and details about your case to come up with a plan that helps you solve your bankruptcy as quickly as possible. Finding a capable attorney around Philadelphia to help with bankruptcy can be the most important step in getting past your bankruptcy and restoring your finances back to a normal situation so that you can live a comfortable life. Read more articles like this: www.getfreeofbills.com
Why the Most Appropriate Criminal Defense Attorney Houston Texas Offers is Advisable
Texas takes a pretty strong stance with its criminal activity, with misdemeanors punishable by as many as 2.5 years in prison and with 0.08 being the legal limit for a driving person's blood alcohol level. Compare this to federal law, which will punish felons by death or over a year in prison and those committing misdemeanors with less than a year in jail. In both Texas and federally speaking, drug charges and white collar crimes like embezzlement and fraud are not considered violent, though they are taken very seriously by the court system. Sometimes even the best Houston criminal defense attorney cannot get a client off the hook since the state's laws are so tough, but normally criminal attorneys in houston do their best to lessen the punishment for these crimes committed. Often, the most appropriately appointed criminal defense attorney houston texas offers gets the job done best. A Houston criminal attorney normally will defend a client who has been charged with a crime like rape, which is actually at a 30.3 per 100,000 person rate, making Texas No. 27 in the nation. As such, the Houston criminal defense attorney will gather all evidence on a client and present a case either in court or outside of it. Not all criminal defense attorneys Houston offers handle all kinds of cases though, so the most appropriate criminal defense attorney Houston Texas offers must be researched very well beforehand so only the best criminal defense attorney houston texas offers can be picked.
Do not let a bad decision ruin your life
Whether you are in the midst of a real estate transaction, have been injured in an accident, or suddenly find yourself on the wrong side of the law, professional and expert legal representation is imperative. Whatever your need, plight, or accused crime, seek out a law office or attorney in las vegas to represent you. Data shows that in 2010, more than 13,000 driving under the influence arrests were made in the state of Nevada. That is nearly 40 arrests per day, and that number has steadily increased in recent years. The laws can be confusing, and in the state of Nevada, a DUI offense is a very serious crime. That is why violators or those accused need a las vegas attorney to help combat the potential fines, license revocation, and even possible jail time. DUI cases are not the only growing trend. Personal injury and accident claims have seen an increase in complexities, which requires the expertise of a personal injury attorney las vegas. Personal injury cases, especially medical malpractice cases, can be complicated, and you need a personal injury attorney las vegas to help you navigate the intricacies of the system. In addition to providing assistance in your time of need, an injury lawyer las vegas can help you find the resources and experts to assess your damages, and possibly help you get more compensation than you might have thought you were entitled to. A personal injury attorney las vegas can help you do just that. So whether you find yourself in a situation that would welcome a criminal defense attorney las vegas or a personal injury attorney las vegas it would behoove you to seek legal advice or representation. Because if you should find yourself trying to navigate the confusing and often overwhelming maze of the judicial system, you will most likely need a personal injury attorney las vegas on your side.
Find Arizona Divorce Attorneys
Divorce can be a challenging situation for families, both emotionally and financially. If you are going through a divorce in Arizona you will probably want to seek legal counsel from an experienced, qualified Arizona divorce attorney, also referred to as an Arizona divorce lawyer. Arizona divorce lawyers will be able to handle any child custody issues, settlement of child support or alimony, division of assets, and prenuptial agreements. Divorces can be particularly complex if children are involved, as issues such as visitation, child support, and child custody come into play. When children are involved in can be especially helpful to contact divorce lawyers in Arizona. If you are in the Phoenix area there are numerous Phoenix law firms and Phoenix divorce lawyers. However, prior to hiring a divorce attorney Phoenix there are several things you will want to consider. First of all, it is important to note that there are several different types of divorce. The specific kind of divorce you want, as well as how well you and your spouse agree on things, will influence what kind if divorce attorney Phoenix you hire, as well as what kind of services you need them. In a contentious divorce, each part will likely need their own divorce attorney Phoenix. However, in more amicable situations, when both parties agree on the divorce and it's conditions, it is possible that the two parties can share an attorney. In addition, prior to hiring a divorce attorney Phoenix, it can be a good idea to meet with several different attorneys. You will want to talk with them about their experience level and how they would handle your case, as well as costs. Ultimately, if you're going through a divorce it is essential to have a qualified, experienced divorce attorney Phoenix to represent you and protect your legal rights.
Social Security in the Sunshine State
Fiscal projections are expecting the 56 million residents of the United States who receive Social Security benefits to receive an increase to their monthly benefits in 2013, averaging an increase of $19 per month. That should be good news for retirees, who make up close to 69 percent of Florida's Social Security claimants. It is also reported that one out of every five Floridians receive Social Security. To say finding a good social security lawyer in Florida is easy might be an understatement. The American Association of Retired Persons reports that 5.6 million residents in the state of Florida received $51.3 billion in Social Security benefits during the 2011 calendar year. Based on reports from 2010, where Floridians collected $49.2 billion in social security, the trend is continuing to rise. That translates to a lot of work for social security attorneys and veterans lawyers in the Sunshine State. The rise in beneficiaries will also put a high demand for local firms housing an expert social security lawyer. Due to the high numbers of retirees claiming social security in Florida, and the rising number of future beneficiaries claiming Social Security, retaining a good social security lawyer or a social security disability lawyer might be a sound investment for the future. To handle cases for former military personnel, a Veterans lawyer would be an expert in those matters rather than social security lawyers. For a state where more than two thirds of the population claims Social Security, it is a good time to be a social security lawyer. Either way, if you are a social security lawyer or a retired person claiming Social Security benefits, or maybe you're going to claim benefits in the future, the future has a lot of good things coming for Florida. Find out more here: www.HillAndPonton.com


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I would like to say that I am not materialistic, but that would be a lie, and I am not a good liar. Here is a post about an object I have obtained and why it matters. It's been a long while since I did a material objects post, so I thought it would be perfect to do one while I am on vacation this week. It is also nice to post something, anything, that is not about the kitchen renovation, although it is still related.
Material Objects – Componibili
This past weekend I walked into our bathroom and the sun was shining through the textured glass of our rather large window and a big smile came across my face. It's not as though the sun doesn't shine often in our bathroom, or that I never have a smile on my face while in the bathroom, but the sight of our bold red Componibili sitting next to the window with a bit of greenery on top just made me smile.


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Streaks discovered on Mars last year could actually have been caused by liquid water, according to a new study. The streaks were discovered by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft.
Researchers believe that the melting and evaporation of frozen salty water could explain the mysterious dark streaks, reports NBC News. The lines extend down some Martian slopes during the Red Planet's warmer months, then they fade right before winter.
Lead author Vincent Chevrier of the University of Arkansas stated:
"In one day we could form enough liquid to create these flow features on the surface."
Chevrier and his co-author Edgard Rivera-Valentin, who works at Brown University, studied the behavior of water-and-salt mixtures, called brines, ultimately coming to the conclusion that this is what created the lines on Mars.
Because salts can lower the melting point of water, they could conceivably flow on the Red Planet's freezing surface. The researchers used different forms of salt in their model to find one that exhibits the same behavior they saw on the alien planet.
CBS News notes that Chevrier explained, "We had to find a salt-water mixture that would come and go." They determined through their research that calcium chloride fit perfectly.
The researchers were able to melt enough calcium chloride brine that it wasn't able to evaporate immediately, leaving some liquid behind. This created the same flow features discovered by the MARS orbiter.
Chevrier explained that the model fits, because it explains why the streaks (known as Recurring Slope Lineae) occur seasonally and only on equator-facing slopes. It also explains why previous imaging spectrometry on Mars has not identified water signatures in these places.
NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers have already found signs that water used to flow across many parts of the Red Planet billions of years ago. Curiosity even rolled past an ancient streambed just last month.
The new study about the mysterious streaks on Mars will b published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.


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Family Lawyer | Serving Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Family Lawyer
Attorney Robert B. Warren, PC is a sole practitioner law firm specializing in family law, divorce, child custody and family related legal issues in Colorado. His broad legal experience gives him the ability to understand and compassionately assist families during times of change.
Contact Mr. Warren today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
Mr. Warren was a member of the Law Firm of Quigley and Palermo/Quigley, Palermo and Warren, PC for approximately 6-7 years prior to forming the firm of Warren and Mundt, a partnership with a prior Army Jag associate, which lasted over 20 years. The firm actively handled family law, and general civil law cases in the 4th Judicial District which included El Paso and Teller County. Mr. Mundt also had a specialty in tax law. Mr. Warren formed Robert B. Warren PC, the current firm, in the 2002 time frame again continuing to specialize in family law and family related law areas and also general civil practice. Mr. Warren has practiced law in these areas for almost 40 years and is imminently familiar with all of the Judges, Magistrates, and court personnel who handle family law related matters. He has considerable experience in these matters not only the husband and/or wife point of view, but also the children's point of view.
Mr. Warren has also served as a Colorado Springs Municipal Court Judge since the beginning of 1982 and that appointment continues to the current time. That position provides extremely valuable experience in handling cases as an attorney and provides insight on how Judicial Officer's view matters before them. Mr. Warren and his staff are fully capable of handling any type of family law situation regardless of size and complexity.
If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Colorado family lawyer, call Robert B. Warren, Attorney At Law at 719-203-1079 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Robert B. Warren attended undergraduate school at Wagner College, Staton Island, New York, a private, Lutheran college. He graduated with honors in 1964. Mr. Warren attended Rutger's University Law School where he graduated within the top 10% of his class in the spring of 1967. Mr. Warren was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in October of 1967, the District of Columbia Bar that same year and the Colorado Bar in April, 1974 after leaving active duty with the United States Army. From the beginning of 1968 through 1974 Mr. Warren was on active duty with the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corp serving in numerous locations, including the 25th Infantry Division in Viet Nam. Mr. Warren remained in the US Army Reserves, serving a total of 29 ½ years in the Army/Army Reserves before his retirement.


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December 2th: EARTH European Realities on Sustainable Tourism
December 3rd: Accessible Tourism in Europe
December 4th: European Tourism Day
As the winter season approaches, so does the Brussels atmosphere brightens up with new events, debates and mind-enriching discussions on Sustainable Tourism.
We would like to highlight three events taking place in Brussels on the first week of December.
The first Rendez-vous takes place and is organised by EARTH, the European network for Responsible Tourism, titled "the European Realities on Sustainable Tourism", (December 2nd).
The second one we suggest is the Bridging the Skills Gap, hosted by the European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry, jointly with the European Travel and Tourism Action Group (ETAG) and the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) (December 3rd).
The third one is a High-Level conference on Accessible Tourism in Europe, organised by the European Commission DG Justice and DG Enterprise and Industry, with the two-fold objective of celebrating and raising awareness of the European Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3rd) and the European Tourism day ( December 4th).
Here is a short summary of the what is happening during the three events above-mentioned:
EARTH– The European Realities on Sustainable Tourism
|Location: Square de Meeûs 18- 1050 BrusselsDate: December 2nd, 2013Time: 13.00-18.00More info: Registration are now closed. For additional information please contact Marie Sécretant, EARTH coordinator : email@example.com: www.earth-net.eu
The event will bring together European experts in Responsible Tourism from Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Austria and Ireland, who will present their proposals to the European Institutions, on how to include the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism in all the European tourism policies. The topics of debate will cover the environmental-socio-economic and cultural impact of tourism in the social economy. Among others, gender issues in tourism will be discussed, the application of corporate social responsibility and the question on how to measure the efficiency of responsible tourism as a tool for local development will be tackled. The day is meant to create the debate and the exchange of different opinions by bringing together citizens, tourism organisations, associations and NGO's, national and European networks and European Public authorities in order to encourage a constructive exchange on the issues of responsible and sustainable tourism.
European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry- Bridging the Skills Gap
|Location: Berlaymont building, CINE room, Rue de la Loi 200 – 1000 BrusselsDate: December 3rd, 2013Time: 15.00-17.30DG Enterprise and Industry newsroom with additional info: http://bit.ly/1bRDiNt
The debate will revolve around the central necessity of improving skills and competencies at European level in the Tourism Industry. Tourism operators, academics and a representative from the European Commission DG Education and Culture will have a roundtable of speeches and exchanges on how to bridge this gap to ensure that European Tourism remains competitive in the International arena.
European Commission DG Justice & DG Enterprise and Industry – High Level Conference on Accessible Tourism in Europe
|Location: Building Charlemagne, De Gasperi room, Rue de la Loi 170- 100 BrusselsDate: December 3rd-4th 2013Time: from 8.00 to 18.00 (December 3rd ), from 8.00 to 17.00 (December 4th)DG Enterprise and Industry newsroom with additional info: http://bit.ly/1cMom4W
The European Commission- DG Justice and DG Enterprise and Industry- will celebrate on December 3rd and on December 4th 2013 the "European Day of Persons with Disabilities" and the "European Tourism Day" with this joint conference on "Accessible Tourism in Europe".
December 3rd 2013 "European Day of Persons with Disabilities"
In the first morning session of the conference an overview of the passengers' rights will be delivered, along with the ICT instruments used with the purpose of facilitating and making tourism more accessible.
In the afternoon session some real-life cases from Belgium, Spain, England will be explained, in the cultural routes, amusement parks and sea-beach environments.
In the second part of the afternoon ( 17.00-18.00) Miss Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission will be announcing the Access City Awards 2014– The European Prize for making cities more accessible to people with disabilities and older people.
December 4th 2013 "European Tourism Day"
With opening speeches from European Parliament members, Committee for Transport and Tourism, the full day will be devoted to forum discussions and real cases from Spain, Italy, UK, Austria, for unlocking the potential of an Accessible and Open Europe by driving growth at national and local level.
The final conference conclusions will be drawn by Mr. Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the European Commission.
Check the full programmes here:
|EARTH-European Realities of Responsible Tourismhttp://earth-net.eu/2013/11/14/rdv-euconferenceerrt/
Bridging the Skills Gap
Accessible Tourism in Europe


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From Ligand Fields to Molecular Orbitals: Probing the Local Valence Electronic Structure of Ni2+ in Aqueous Solution with Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (2013)
Bonding of the Ni2+(aq) complex is investigated with an unprecedented combination of resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) measurements and ab initio calculations at the Ni L absorption edge. The spectra directly reflect the relative energies of the ligand-field and charge-transfer valence-excited states. They give element-specific access with atomic resolution to the ground-state electronic structure of the complex and allow quantification of ligand-field strength and 3d-3d electron correlation interactions in the Ni2+(aq) complex. The experimentally determined ligand-field strength is 10Dq = 1.1 eV. This and the Racah parameters characterizing 3d-3d Coulomb interactions B = 0.13 eV and C = 0.42 eV as readily derived from the measured energies match very well with the results from UV-vis spectroscopy. Our results demonstrate how L-edge RIXS can be used to complement existing spectroscopic tools for the investigation of bonding in 3d transition-metal coordination compounds in solution. The ab initio RASPT2 calculation is successfully used to simulate the L-edge RIXS spectra.
A setup for resonant inelastic soft x-ray scattering on liquids at free electron laser light sources (2012)
We present a flexible and compact experimental setup that combines an in vacuum liquid jet with an x-ray emission spectrometer to enable static and femtosecond time-resolved resonant inelastic soft x-ray scattering (RIXS) measurements from liquids at free electron laser (FEL) light sources. We demonstrate the feasibility of this type of experiments with the measurements performed at the Linac Coherent Light Source FEL facility. At the FEL we observed changes in the RIXS spectra at high peak fluences which currently sets a limit to maximum attainable count rate at FELs. The setup presented here opens up new possibilities to study the structure and dynamics in liquids.
A novel sample holder is introduced which allows for temperature dependent soft x-ray absorption spectroscopy of liquids in transmission mode. The setup is based on sample cells with x-ray transmissive silicon nitride windows. A cooling circuit allows for temperature regulation of the sample liquid between -10 degrees C and +50 degrees C. The setup enables to record soft x-ray absorption spectra of liquids in transmission mode with a temperature resolution of 0.5K and better. Reliability and reproducibility of the spectra are demonstrated by investigating the characteristic temperature-induced changes in the oxygen K-edge x-ray absorption spectrum of liquid water. These are compared to the corresponding changes in the oxygen K-edge spectra from x-ray Raman scattering. (C) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.
Total and partial fluorescence yield (PFY) L-edge x-ray absorption spectra differ from the transmission x-ray absorption spectra (XAS) through state-dependent fluorescence yield across the XAS. For 3d(1) to 3d(9) in octahedral symmetry we apply simulations of PFY and XAS and show how the atomic 2p3d Coulomb exchange parameter G(pd) governs the differences in the L-3/(L-2 + L-3) branching ratio between PFY and XAS. G(pd) orders the XAS final states following Hund's rules creating a strong state-dependent fluorescence decay strength variation across the XAS leading to the differences between PFY and XAS.
L-edge x-ray absorption spectroscopy of dilute systems relevant to metalloproteins using an X-ray free-electron laser (2013)
L-edge spectroscopy of 3d transition metals provides important electronic structure information and has been used in many fields. However, the use of this method for studying dilute aqueous systems, such as metalloenzymes, has not been prevalent because of severe radiation damage and the lack of suitable detection systems. Here we present spectra from a dilute Mn aqueous solution using a high-transmission zone-plate spectrometer at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). The spectrometer has been optimized for discriminating the Mn L-edge signal from the overwhelming 0 K-edge background that arises from water and protein itself, and the ultrashort LCLS X-ray pulses can outrun X-ray induced damage. We show that the deviations of the partial-fluorescence yield-detected spectra from the true absorption can be well modeled using the state-dependence of the fluorescence yield, and discuss implications for the application of our concept to biological samples.
Correlating Infrared and X-ray Absorption Energies for Molecular-Level Insight into Hydrogen Bond Making and Breaking in Solution (2015)
While ubiquitous, the making and breaking of hydrogen bonds in solution is notoriously difficult to study due to the associated complex changes of nuclear and electronic structures. With the aim to reduce the according uncertainty in correlating experimental observables and hydrogen-bond configurations, we combine the information from proximate methods to study the N-H center dot center dot center dot O hydrogen bond in solution. We investigate hydrogen-bonding of the N-H group of N-methylaniline with oxygen from liquid DMSO and acetone with infrared spectra in the N-H stretching region and X-ray absorption spectra at the N K-edge. We experimentally observe blue shifts of the infrared stretching band and an X-ray absorption pre-edge peak when going from DMSO to acetone. With ab initio molecular dynamics simulations and calculated spectra, we qualitatively reproduce the experimental observables but we do not reach quantitative agreement with experiment. The infrared spectra support the notion of weakening the N-H center dot center dot center dot O hydrogen bond from DMSO to acetone. However, we fail to theoretically reproduce the measured shift of the X-ray absorption pre-edge peak. We discuss possible shortcomings of the simulation models and spectrum calculations. Common features and distinct differences with the O-H center dot center dot center dot O hydrogen bond are highlighted, and the implications for monitoring hydrogen-bond breaking in solution are discussed.
We report on oxygen K-edge soft x-ray emission spectroscopy from a liquid water jet at the Linac Coherent Light Source. We observe significant changes in the spectral content when tuning over a wide range of incident x-ray fluences. In addition the total emission yield decreases at high fluences. These modifications result from reabsorption of x-ray emission by valence-excited molecules generated by the Auger cascade. Our observations have major implications for future x-ray emission studies at intense x-ray sources. We highlight the importance of the x-ray pulse length with respect to the core-hole lifetime.
In resonant inelastic soft x-ray scattering (RIXS) from molecular and liquid systems, the interplay of ground state structural and core-excited state dynamical contributions leads to complex spectral shapes that partially allow for ambiguous interpretations. In this work, we dissect these contributions in oxygen K-edge RIXS from liquid alcohols. We use the scattering into the electronic ground state as an accurate measure of nuclear dynamics in the intermediate core-excited state of the RIXS process. We determine the characteristic time in the core-excited state until nuclear dynamics give a measurable contribution to the RIXS spectral profiles to tau(dyn) = 1.2 +/- 0.8 fs. By detuning the excitation energy below the absorption resonance we reduce the effective scattering time below sdyn, and hence suppress these dynamical contributions to a minimum. From the corresponding RIXS spectra of liquid methanol, we retrieve the "dynamic-free" density of states and find that it is described solely by the electronic states of the free methanol molecule. From this and from the comparison of normal and deuterated methanol, we conclude that the split peak structure found in the lone-pair emission region at non-resonant excitation originates from dynamics in the O-H bond in the core-excited state. We find no evidence that this split peak feature is a signature of distinct ground state structural complexes in liquid methanol. However, we demonstrate how changes in the hydrogen bond coordination within the series of linear alcohols from methanol to hexanol affect the split peak structure in the liquid alcohols. (C) 2014 Author(s). All article content, except where otherwise noted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
The structure of bulk liquid water was recently probed by x-ray scattering below the temperature limit of homogeneous nucleation (T-H) of similar to 232 K [J. A. Sellberg et al., Nature 510, 381-384 (2014)]. Here, we utilize a similar approach to study the structure of bulk liquid water below T-H using oxygen K-edge x-ray emission spectroscopy (XES). Based on previous XES experiments [T. Tokushima et al., Chem. Phys. Lett. 460, 387-400 (2008)] at higher temperatures, we expected the ratio of the 1b(1)' and 1b(1)" peaks associated with the lone-pair orbital in water to change strongly upon deep supercooling as the coordination of the hydrogen (H-) bonds becomes tetrahedral. In contrast, we observed only minor changes in the lone-pair spectral region, challenging an interpretation in terms of two interconverting species. A number of alternative hypotheses to explain the results are put forward and discussed. Although the spectra can be explained by various contributions from these hypotheses, we here emphasize the interpretation that the line shape of each component changes dramatically when approaching lower temperatures, where, in particular, the peak assigned to the proposed disordered component would become more symmetrical as vibrational interference becomes more important. (C) 2015 AIP Publishing LLC.
Transition-metal complexes have long attracted interest for fundamental chemical reactivity studies and possible use in solar energy conversion(1,2). Electronic excitation, ligand loss from the metal centre, or a combination of both, creates changes in charge and spin density at the metal site(3-11) that need to be controlled to optimize complexes for photocatalytic hydrogen production(8) and selective carbon-hydrogen bond activation(9-11). An understanding at the molecular level of how transition-metal complexes catalyse reactions, and in particular of the role of the short-lived and reactive intermediate states involved, will be critical for such optimization. However, suitable methods for detailed characterization of electronic excited states have been lacking. Here we show, with the use of X-ray laser-based femtosecond-resolution spectroscopy and advanced quantum chemical theory to probe the reaction dynamics of the benchmark transition-metal complex Fe(CO)(5) in solution, that the photo-induced removal of CO generates the 16-electron Fe(CO)(4) species, a homogeneous catalyst(12,13) with an electron deficiency at the Fe centre(14,15), in a hitherto unreported excited singlet state that either converts to the triplet ground state or combines with a CO or solvent molecule to regenerate a penta-coordinated Fe species on a sub-picosecond timescale. This finding, which resolves the debate about the relative importance of different spin channels in the photochemistry of Fe(CO)(5) (refs 4, 16-20), was made possible by the ability of femtosecond X-ray spectroscopy to probe frontier-orbital interactions with atom specificity. We expect the method to be broadly applicable in the chemical sciences, and to complement approaches that probe structural dynamics in ultrafast processes.
Dissecting local atomic and intermolecular interactions of transition-metal ions in solution with selective X-ray spectroscopy (2012)
Determining covalent and charge-transfer contributions to bonding in solution has remained an experimental challenge. Here, the quenching of fluorescence decay channels as expressed in dips in the L-edge X-ray spectra of solvated 3d transition-metal ions and complexes was reported as a probe. With a full set of experimental and theoretical ab initio L-edge X-ray spectra of aqueous Cr3+, including resonant inelastic X-ray scattering, we address covalency and charge transfer for this prototypical transition-metal ion in solution. We dissect local atomic effects from intermolecular interactions and quantify X-ray optical effects. We find no evidence for the asserted ultrafast charge transfer to the solvent and show that the dips are readily explained by X-ray optical effects and local atomic state dependence of the fluorescence yield. Instead, we find, besides ionic interactions, a covalent contribution to the bonding in the aqueous complex of ligand-to-metal charge-transfer character.
In the current work, X-ray emission spectra of aqueous solutions of different inorganic salts within the Hofmeister series are presented. The results reflect the direct interaction of the ions with the water molecules and therefore, reveal general properties of the salt-water interactions. Within the experimental precision a significant effect of the ions on the water structure has been observed but no ordering according to the structure maker/structure breaker concept could be mirrored in the results indicating that the Hofmeister effect if existent may be caused by more complex interactions.
X-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool to study the local charge distribution of chemical systems. Together with the liquid jet it becomes possible to probe chemical systems in their natural environment, the liquid phase. In this work, we present X-ray absorption (XA), X-ray emission (XE) and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) data of pure water and various salt solutions and show the possibilities these methods offer to elucidate the nature of ion-water interaction.


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