text: Besides, the Socialists had an evolutionary prophet of their own, who had discredited Manchester as Darwin discredited the Garden of Eden. Karl Marx had proclaimed in his Communist Manifesto of 1848 (now enjoying Scriptural authority in Russia) that civilization is an organism evolving irresistibly by circumstantial selection; and he published the first volume of his Das Kapital in 1867. The revolt against anthropomorphic idolatry, which was, as we have seen, the secret of Darwin's success, had been accompanied by a revolt against the conventional respectability which covered not only the brigandage and piracy of the feudal barons, but the hypocrisy, inhumanity, snobbery, and greed of the bourgeoisie, who were utterly corrupted by an essentially diabolical identification of success in life with big profits. The moment Marx shewed that the relation of the bourgeoisie to society was grossly immoral and disastrous, and that the whited wall of starched shirt fronts concealed and defended the most infamous of all tyrannies and the basest of all robberies, he became an inspired prophet in the mind of every generous soul whom his book reached. He had said and proved what they wanted to have proved; and they would hear nothing against him. Now Marx was by no means infallible: his economics, half borrowed, and half home-made by a literary amateur, were not, when strictly followed up, even favorable to Socialism. His theory of civilisation had been promulgated already in Buckle's History of Civilization, a book as epoch-making in the minds of its readers as Das Kapital. There was nothing about Socialism in the widely read first volume of Das Kapital: every reference it made to workers and capitalists shewed that Marx had never breathed industrial air, and had dug his case out of bluebooks in the British Museum. Compared to Darwin, he seemed to have no power of observation: there was not a fact in Das Kapital that had not been taken out of a book, nor a discussion that had not been opened by somebody else's pamphlet. No matter: he exposed the bourgeoisie and made an end of its moral prestige. That was enough: like Darwin he had for the moment the World Will by the ear. Marx had, too, what Darwin had not: implacability and a fine Jewish literary gift, with terrible powers of hatred, invective, irony, and all the bitter qualities bred, first in the oppression of a rather pampered young genius (Marx was the spoilt child of a well-to-do family) by a social system utterly uncongenial to him, and later on by exile and poverty. Thus Marx and Darwin between them toppled over two closely related idols, and became the prophets of two new creeds.


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Vici grant for Jenny Slatman: Mind the Body in Health Care
PRESS RELEASE 17 February 2017 - Professor of Medical Humanities Jenny Slatman is to receive an NWO grant worth € 1.5 million that will allow her to do further research on the meaning of the body in health care. Because the body is mainly perceived as a biological entity in health care, various embodied dimensions of health problems go off the radar. As a result, somatic problems are often given psychological explanations and mental problems are increasingly seen as brain deficiencies. Slatman wants to develop a broader view of embodiment.
Unexplained symptoms, obesity, and depression
Slatman is one of 34 top researchers (12 female, 22 male) who today have been awarded a Vici grant, with which NWO invests in top talent. Vici is one of the largest grants for individual scientists in the Netherlands and is part of NWO's Talent Scheme. The funding will enable the grant recipients to develop their own innovative research line for the next five years and build up their own research group. Slatman's group will conduct research into the meaning of 'the body' in health and medicine, related to three important health problems in the Netherlands: somatically unexplained physical symptoms, obesity, and depression.
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Jenny Slatman is one of the three female professor recently appointed at the Tilburg School of Humanities as part of the Philip Eijlander Diversity Program. This program has made extra funding available to recruit talented women or to promote them to positions as associate or full professor. In this context, Slatman was appointed to the chair of Medical Humanities at the Department of Culture Studies on January 1, 2017. The Philip Eijlander Diversity Program, named after former Rector Magnificus Professor Philip Eijlander, is aimed to address the underrepresentation of women in the higher positions.
Philosopher Jenny Slatman (1969) worked as an associate professor at Maastricht University from 2010 to 2016, where she headed the research group on Bodily Integrity of Blemished Bodies. Between 2004 and 2010, she worked at Tilburg University as an assistant professor at the Department of Philosophy.
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A series of papers containing research studies, factual analyses, theoretical arguments and policy/ programme proposals aimed at stimulating and contributing to debates and discussions on English language education in India.
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Martin Wedell – Initial English Teacher Education and English Curriculum Goals: Bridging the Gap
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well, let me be first to to say welcom to DRUM chat....where the bassist is ALWAYS wrong. lol, just kidding. i say just show him the tape. the tape dont lie... like bass players. again jokin'
Ok, I'm hoping the drummers in this forum can help me with this.... I am in bass player for a cover band. At times the drummer and I (bass) do not seem to lock in and it almost seems as though he is 1 beat behind on some of the accents. There was one instance where he could not get the beat right @ the end of a song and after going over it 1000 times one of the other guys noticed that his hand was in the wrong postion (coming up instead of down) to make the play. We recently did some recording and I noticed that he reversed the snare and bass drum hits, meaning he was hitting the snare instead of bass drum & vice versa.
My quesiton is that is it possible to do this and if so would the end result be that your are off by 1 beat or more?
Is this a common occurrence?
This guy has been playing for 20 years...How would you approach this topic...
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Hey, bassdude--contrary to popular belief, drummers can't do it all...
Like funky says, play the tape back for him. Sometimes if he starts out backwards, he'll stay backwards...does he do this on every song or just this one? The problem is if he's been doin' it for 20 years, it's gonna be tough for him to break it and do it the right way...
keep the beat goin' ... Don't keep it to yourself!
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The Consequences of Art
So ... what are the consequences of an artist's imagination?
Artists are often visionaries who see new possibilities. In some cases, they can bring deeper understanding to things in our current world because artists look at common objects and situations with new eyes.
However, individuals who want to keep everything the same may feel threatened by an artist's creativity. Therefore, one of the negative consequences of thinking differently is that the visionary may become marginalized by those holding the power in the status quo. People who fear change will often resort to persecuting the agents of change in an attempt to stifle the process.
At the same time, artists can hold the keys to the future. We would never have most of our modern conveniences without creative people. There would be no automobiles, telephones or cell phones, computers, movies, or streamable online entertainment. All of these things are the result of someone thinking outside the box and saying "what if ...?" Creativity has the potential to enhance the lives of everyone. The arts feed the creativity within science and other disciplines.
But it can do even more.
Artists have the potential to help in healing the common wounds that life inflicts upon all of us. Movies, paintings, photographs, stories, and other forms of art can be used to depict our common shared experiences. Knowing that we're not alone in these experiences can ease some of the pain. It can also point the way to dealing with loss in a way that is helpful, rather than destructive to the soul. Art is also able to help us overcome our fears by showing us how to walk in the darkness with confidence instead of avoiding it. The possibilities are endless.
Regardless of how you look at it, art makes life better for everyone both materially by feeding the creativity that brings new and better products to market, as well as emotionally by enhancing and helping us to understand the human experience. Taking a few moments to appreciate art can also help us to remember that money, while we need it to survive, is not the best measure of anything.
The bottom line is that art is essential. Society and culture need art, but artists also need to create. If all the artists stopped engaging in the process of imagination, both the artists and society would fail to thrive. Life would go on, but the development of society and culture would stagnate.
So invest in something that will leave a lasting impression. Buy some art, whether it's an original painting or a print, music, jewelry, pottery, or a book. All artists need to be supported. If we don't support their work financially, their creativity will not be able to feed our culture and heal our souls.
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Well said Amy. I shared this on twitter and think it's interesting how science and art are connected.ReplyDelete
A great post Amy! You are so right about artists...folks who consider us "different" I think do so because they misunderstand our imaginative motives and inspirational moods. :)ReplyDelete
In reality, it's the writers, painters, sculptors, and inventors, who have been the most effective movers and shakers of humanity's quest to make life more interesting.
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I don't know about you, but at this time of year, which is chockablock full of holidays and such, I must do a little planning ahead. The calendar is beginning to fill. A few of the notations on my calendar may be of interest to you.
First of all, grades two through five will head off tomorrow for a day long adventure at America's premier living history museum. Although William Bradford's journal Of Plymouth Plantation (the story of the Pilgrims from 1608-1647) may be a tad too complex for their young souls to appreciate, a wander back in time at Plimoth Plantation is right up their alley. Jackie, Jennifer, and Gretchen's students will take in the 17th century English village, the Wampanoag homesite, the Mayflower II, and more. I hope they go with lots of questions and return with plenty of answers.
This Saturday, November 16, is the fourth winter Farmer's Market at the Agricultural Hall from 10 am to 1 pm. According to Linda Alley, it's time to order all your fixin's for Thanksgiving dinner. You will find soups, turkeys, pies, baked goods, cranberry condiments and plenty of winter veggies. And, don't forget, some of our favorites, Ethel and Ralph Sherman will be on hand with some of their goodies and, if you are lucky, a quick moment to chat between sales.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, do any of you have plans you'd like to share? Are you venturing off Island to Uncle Jim and Aunt Jane's? Are you tending your fire and rising early to put a slow-roasting turkey in the oven? Will you wake the visiting family and friends with its warm, juicy aroma? Do tell.
The school children are preparing, along with phys ed teacher Channon Capra, for their annual Turkey Trot. Tuesday, November 26, they will lace up their running shoes, don their sweatbands and race down Middle Road from Beetlebung Corner to the end of Keith Field and back. Parents, friends, neighbors, and alums are welcome to join or cheer. Alums are welcome for the trot but need to be chaperoned by a parent or designated guardian. If your kiddo is a Chilmark School graduate and wants to continue on with the tradition please call Susan Stevens at the school for the low down, 508-645-2562.
Miss Emily Boyd, the five-year-old offspring of Mary and Jonathan, ventured to New England Sports Academy with her team from Island Gymnastics Training where she participated in a fun meet. Emily competed in bars, vault, floor, and beam. Although she was the youngest competitor there, she made a rock-solid showing, taking home all third and fourth place ribbons. Nice going, Emily. Next time I see you we shall exchange high-fives.
The offseason Library Cafe is open again. Coffee, tea, cocoa, and cookies are available in the meeting room during regular library hours. Cozy up with a cup to warm your insides. Nestle in with a good read to broaden your mind. Chat with a friend or two as you watch the seasons changing through the window. Do it all at the Library.
It might seem a bit early, but the Firefighter's Association is preparing for Santa's visit to our children next month. Santa has asked for an updated list of the children in town from newborn through fifth grade. So, if you've added a wee one to your mix or if you are new to town (since last December) please email me with your kids' info. To the rest of you moms and pops, if you have any questions regarding the upcoming visit from the big guy in red, don't hesitate to shoot me off an email. Wednesday, December 18, is the big night.
Oh, and since we're on the topic of relaying information, email is the ideal method to get in touch with me. After multiple issues with our home phone going in and out of service with no apparent rhyme or reason we have jumped into the 21st century and gone completely cellular. Email me email@example.com. That's my chosen method of communique. But, if you are Bill Edison or would like to be Bill Edison-like, a hand-written note on yellow lined paper in a sealed white envelope would be a joy to receive.
I'd like to wish my fellow columnist, Molly Purves, a very happy birthday week. May all the wishes you made when you blew out your candles come true.


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Social emotional learning (SEL) theory posits that a child's capacity for self-understanding and self-regulation is a gateway to achieving personal goals and participating in the community.
This research takes the reporting of SYP yoga teachers and interprets their classroom experience in terms of SEL theory. Using the teachers' own words is a valid and revealing way to understand their goals and observations in teaching yoga to children.
In order to objectively interpret the teachers' subjective impressions, a methodology was needed to standardize the reporting data. So, an original coding system was developed to categorize teacher feedback according to SEL objectives and outcomes.
SEL theory provided an objective, systematic schema to interpret the dataset. In other words, instead of using SYP standards to evaluate the teacher commentary, the unique coding system takes an independent filter (SEL theory) and sifts the teacher comments according to predetermined, externally developed criteria.
In addition to categorizing the teacher observations, the codes also translate qualitative comments into quantitative data. This reduces a large volume of text into numbers that can be counted and analyzed for all teachers and all classes. The source material (more than 600 entries from 21 teachers in 24 schools) makes the dataset valuable in terms of variation and depth.
The dataset is still being coded. Only about 50% of the entries have been included in the current analysis. Among the preliminary findings, there are a few interesting trends that stand out.
I still need to tally and analyze the remaining 50% of the data. Based on statistical expectations, the trends seen in this sample would likely be mirrored by more data but new indications are also likely to emerge once the full set is finished.
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A drawn out battle over a smoker's right to light up in their own home has come to a close at the Upper West Side's Vaux building. And the smokers have emerged victorious.
For now the verbal pugilism is over. Those in favor of the ban received 198 votes, while 94 opposed. But to change condo bylaws a super-majority of two-thirds of all unit owners is necessary, according to Curbed.
"The board thought that if they framed the issue in terms of smoking only, they would get enough support, because smoking is unpopular," building resident Candice Elliot said. "But people saw that it was not merely a smoking issue, but one of an activist board whose members saw themselves as being on the vanguard of this anti-smoking movement." [Curbed] – Christopher Cameron


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The aging of baby boomers, along with the predicted decrease of the available labor pool, will place increased scrutiny and emphasis on issues relating to an aging workforce. Furthermore, future economic downturns will place strong pressure on older workers to remain in the workforce, and on retirees to seek employment again. Aging and Work in the 21st Century reviews, summarizes, and integrates existing literature from various disciplines with regard to aging and work. Chapter authors, all leading experts within their respective areas, provide recommendations for future research, practice, and/or public policy.
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The intended audience is advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers in the disciplines of industrial and organizational psychology; developmental psychology; gerontology; sociology; economics; and social work. Older worker advocate organizations, like AARP, will also take interest in this edited book.
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August 1, 2012
Pardon my sporadic blog posts {until August 12th}...because I AM OBSESSED with these games! I don't know what kind of spell has been put on me, but I am completely sucked into each and every event {yup, even the two man kayaking!}
I had incredibly lofty goals for this week {as my two oldest daughters are gone to drama/art camp this week}...get everything done and ready for my daughter's birthday party on Saturday, finish a few projects, start a couple of projects, write a few of the {20+} blog posts that are sitting in my head...
Instead, I sit here glued to the TV {don't worry, I have not forgotten about my two smallest children, they are well cared for}! I don't know what has come over me...it's a good thing these games only happen every four years {sports NEVER ever have this effect on me}.
I have managed to sew a couple of dresses for myself {hopefully to be shared here soon}, I am working on a couple of "guest blog" posts {very exciting for me}, I have some exciting news to share with you soon, and best of all {for me} my new blog design is approaching {yay...cannot wait!!!}.
What are you working on? Are you enjoying the Olympic games as much as I am?
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Rhiannon, I am LOVING the Olympics this summer as well. I am currently watching gymnastics (my favorite), and I try and have it on most of the time. I at least want to hear it while doing other things :)ReplyDelete
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My other half is much the same with sports of any kind really. He loves them. I didn't mind the opening ceremony, but I'm not a big sports person. I do love watching the pairs ice-skating at the Winter Olympics though.ReplyDelete
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It's crazy, normally I cannot stand sports on TV...there's just something about the Olympics though!
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I am COMPLETELY obsessed with the olympics as well!! Thankfully my kids are too, so I can get away with calling it "family bonding time" instead of "can't get off the couch, lazy time" :)ReplyDelete
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Art Under Attack: Histories of British Iconoclasm
Tate Britain, London
2 October 2013 – 5 January 2014
By CHRISTIANA SPENS
These days, we take for granted the irony of using destruction as part of art, employed by movements such as the Vorticists, the Futurists and the Surrealists, and modern artists such as Banksy and Hirst. To make art that deconstructs conventional ideas, or to attack symbols from the history of art for the purpose of entertainment or progression, is rather commonplace, in fact – the binary of 'creation' and 'destruction' often entwined in a statement or spectacle of modern art.
But this kind of 'iconoclasm' is a relatively new development, and its roots are in that word's originally meaning, "to break an image". Rather than referring to harmless thought provocation and interesting new ideas, 'iconoclasm' originally meant an act that threatened not only the artwork to which it was directed, but generally the state or the Church, also.
In Art Under Attack at Tate Britain, curated by Tabitha Barber and Dr Stacy Boldrick, we learn about the long history of the phenomenon of politics and art, and how it paved the way for modern art that reclaimed the performance of destroying beautiful creations, to reaffirm the place of art in society, as potentially political and iconoclastic itself, rather than a target for political violence. Spanning nine rooms, the exhibition first of all delves into the state-sponsored destruction of fine art during the Protestant Reformation, where paintings were replaced by words from the Bible. When Henry VIII broke with the Roman Catholic Church (in order to divorce the first of his many wives), conflict was heightened between the Catholics and Protestants in the UK, as elsewhere in Europe, that provoked destruction of images connected to the worship of the Pope and Saint Thomas Becket, as well as monasteries and Catholic churches. The destruction was also financially motivated: the transference of wealth from the monasteries to the monarchy explains the focus on taking stained glass windows, gold and other materials used to create cathedrals and decorate worship.
Puritan iconoclasm of the sixteenth century followed, targeting "monuments of superstition and idolatry", and therefore sanctioning the "utter demolishing" of representations of crucifixes, angels, the Virgin Mary, and the Saints. Intending to rid the UK of images that might inspire worship of the material, and the worldly beauty of fine art, rather than God, the Puritans banned all images, as well as theatre and most pleasure. In so doing, the Protestant Reformers destroyed thousands of Medieval artworks and cultural heritage, and rid the world, temporarily, of colour found in pigment, stones or stained glass. The offensive against fine art and representations of God continued for some time, becoming state sanctioned, highly organised and popularly embraced by the Puritan reformers. Extremist Royalists also joined in, and fought a "war of images" with the popular press, and any politicians they saw as undermining the divine rights of the Monarchy.
By this point in the exhibition, a little over half way through, the sense of oppression and cultural loss from the Reformation is huge, and the change of focus to revolutionary rather than state-sponsored political violence is refreshing, even if the show consists now of abused and broken statues of European royalty. Fallen princesses now take the blow of political struggle – noses and arms and heads are missing, which is about as far as the Revolutionary spirit in Europe at the time washed into English land. The remaining fragments of statues are victory shots of political battles publicised, if not won. In the sixth room of the exhibition, iconoclasm is brought into the twentieth century, and the case of the Suffragettes is looked into more closely, given their particular attachment to the use of 'Propaganda of the Deed' to draw attention to the cause of women's rights, a tactic that Neville Bolt explains:
"Propaganda of the Deed is akin to political marketing in the way it employs techniques of resonance and symbolic association with different constituencies; it resembles state-level strategic communications in the way it speaks to governments and their populations." (Neville Bolt, The Violent Image, p. 7)
This brings us up to date, without making the connection in much depth, with contemporary political violence and an evolved use of Propaganda of the Deed. One down point in an otherwise fascinating exhibition, in fact, is that it doesn't go into the modern equivalents of iconoclasm in more depth; surely there is much more to be said about the Troubles, in which symbolic attacks were extremely significant in the war over legitimacy and power of the British state over those in Ireland asserting their independence. Modern terrorism, more generally, uses "iconoclasm" in an ever more sophisticated and intelligent manner, exploiting the UK and USA's appetite for media and news, and dramatic imagery. The "War of Images" is ongoing, and it has moved beyond statues-breaking.
But instead of going down this route, the focus turns to Art's use of iconoclasm – that is, the reclaiming, one might term it, of political violence and provocation by artists. In the last room of the exhibition, innovation in art that is 'iconoclast' in the sense of taking images from the History of Art (and elsewhere), and re-using them – or 'reframing' them, as Judith Butler would call it.
"The conditions are set for astonishment, outrage, revulsion, admiration, and discovery, depending on how the content is framed by shifting time and place. The movement of the image or the text outside of confinement is a kind of "breaking out"." (Judith Butler: Frames of War, p.11)
Post-Modernism, then, is a kind of iconoclasm in itself – not only in the flattering sense of being new and fresh – but also in the sense that post-modernist artists dismantle the original meanings of famous works of art of the past, to create new meaning. They destroy, to create. And so iconoclasm has turned inwards; the outer world is no longer (in the Western world, most of the time) a violent threat to fine art and symbolic statues. Instead the 'threat' comes from artists themselves, who have re-appropriated the destruction of art in order to renew meanings, subjects and images. Art Under Attack is not only a history lesson in political violence and religious art deemed sacrilegious. It is also an education in modern art, and a chance to step back and consider the meaning of art that destroys as it creates.


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I had a dream – a few weeks ago, right after the new Kirby 3DS game got announced. It was described as a multiplayer action game which instantly brought my mind over to Amazing Mirror 2. However, I then had a dream where during E3 2017 Nintendo announces a sequel to Kirby Fighters Deluxe. Rather than just Kirby it now had a host of characters and played like a more competitive version of Kirby Fighters Deluxe. A simpler Super Smash Bros. game if you will. It was even accompanied by Sakurai, who had been brought on to the project due to it being Kirby's 25th anniversary, and it looked glorious. However, it was just a dream and I never thought it would happen. Until…
"Action FIGHTING game." Now it is specifically being called a fighting game and suddenly my dream is looking more like a reality. And I think this makes sense, Kirby has a fighting game already in Kirby Fighters Deluxe which was popular and could welcome so more polish. Plus this is Kirby's anniversary so having a game that tries to bring in all of Kirby's history is a good idea and a fighting game could do just that. As for the Sakurai part it doesn't really matter for this game's existence or this article, but considering his thoughts on the Switch it seems possible his next game isn't on the platform (at least yet). I guess we'll find out at E3 (and if we are right, feel free to call me a seer and take all my words as gospel 😉 ).
With this intro out of the way I thought I would share my thoughts on the characters, we could see in another Kirby Fighters Deluxe (as well as some extra features).
The original Kirby Fighters Deluxe came with 12 playable fighters which just happens to be the same amount as the first Super Smash Bros. game. With this in mind, I decided that this sequel should have the same amount as Melee, being 25. There is also a big theme throughout the cast with many being based on or around Kirby's copy abilities as they make the most sense for a fighting game. The movesets are already there, after all.
Is it 12 or 13?
First I want to talk about the changes made to the original 12 characters of Kirby Fighters Deluxe… or should I say 13? Afterall, they were all Kirby however there was no standard Kirby moveset as they were all based on his copy abilities. So for this game we need an actual, plain, Kirby who can copy his opponents powers. For the rest of his moveset he either plays like standard Kirby in his games or we give him the Smash Kirby moveset, which is an ability in the games.
As for the actual 12 copy abilities, I felt it was best to give these movesets to new characters and in nearly all cases it made sense that the original enemy took that power back. In Kirby Super Star you could turn enemies like Waddle Doo and Knuckle Joe into helpers who were playable with complete movesets. I am thinking something like that for them here. The two just mentioned would be Beam and Fighter respectively. The remaining 10 would be made up of Waddle Dee (Parasol), Sir Kibble (Cutter), Poppy Bros Jr. (Bomb), Bio Spark (Ninja), Spynum (Archer) and Bonkers (Hammer).
Now we only have four abilities left and for these characters, I decided to take some liberties. The most obvious of these is Sword which has been given to Meta Knight as he helped make that ability a thing and functions as a more advanced Sword Kirby when playable. Next is Bugzy who, as a beetle already, makes sense to represent the Beetle ability. Whip was a tough one and I thought of originally having Wester take that on but after discussing things over with our Kirby expert, Nirbion, I decided that this is the best way to implement Prince Fluff into the game. Last is Bell whose original enemy isn't the right shape for the way Kirby uses the power. As he dual wields I thought this is what Taranza could use as he has multiple arms. He also originates from the game Bell does so it fits thematically as well.
The Obvious Omissions
With the original 12 out of the way it is time for some obvious candidates. King Dedede needs to be playable in this game, both as Kirby's rival and the second major character of the whole series. Then it came time to look at the rest of Kirby's copy abilities and pick new ones that need representing in some way. Bandana Dee is a fan favourite character and brings the Spear ability along with him. We have three elemental abilities with Fire, Ice and Spark/Plasma that are too important to ignore, thus their respective enemy with popularity got chosen. Burning Leo, Mr. Frosty and Plasma Wisp. Finally I went for two abilities that are popular and have had recent resurgence with Birdon (Wing) and Simirror (Mirror). These two also naturally suit themselves to a fighting game. That's 20 characters down so what about the final five?
Big Bads or Misunderstood Monsters?
There are, of course, popular Kirby characters who exist outside of the games copy abilities and I felt like it was important to include some of these characters as well. Most of these fall under the villain category but I had to make sure they weren't too big for the Smash style of fighting found here.
Going from left to right we have Dark Matter from Kirby Dream Land 2. Not only does he represent the Dream Land trilogy well (as his species are the main antagonists) but he saw a reappearance in Planet Robobot and thus a resurgence in popularity.
Next is Marx, the big bad of Kirby Super Star. I was not sure if I should make him playable or keep him as a boss character but Nirbion convinced me that his pre-final form would work in the game. He could also use Kirby's Circus ability quite well.
Galacta Knight comes in next who has been a very popular villain since his debut in Kirby Super Star Ultra. He has constantly reappeared as a rival to Meta Knight and that alone gets him a spot here.
From one popular villain to another, Magalor appears in his pre-final boss form. He can use various magical attacks and could potentially adopt some moves from Kirby's Doctor ability as well. A recent resurgence in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe also helps his cause.
Finally, we have the newest character on the list being Suzie. From Planet Robobot, she would, of course, use her own Robobot in this game as well. I was worried about the size of the Robobot making it hard to implement but creatively I can shrink it down without damaging it and when Kirby sucks it in he could turn into a robot version rather than growing a Robobot out of nowhere.
And with that I have covered all of the characters I think would be in a Kirby Fighters Deluxe 2 but I have a few extra tidbits I want to get out before I go.
Encore of Extras
First of all, I wanted to address some characters who are popular but don't make good playable characters. Wheelie is one of these but I thought he might make a fun item instead. You can ride him around to knock down your opponents. The first Kirby Fighters Deluxe also had bosses you fought on some stages and these should return. Kracko and Dyna Blade can both come back but we can also add Nightmare, Heavy Lobster and Queen Sectonia in order to get some form of representation for them. Master Hand and Crazy Hand could also cameo as secret bosses. There are also stage hazards which is were Kirby's Animal Buddies come into play as well as Lololo & Lalala, Adelaide (or Paint Roller) and the alway popular Whispy Woods.
There are also some modes that this game could have other than just fighting. A Boss Rush, a Story or Adventure Mode and maybe even a mode like Team Kirby Clash. Also, we gotta have something like the trophy gallery here. The last few main-line Kirby games have all had a kind of character index you can unlock as well as a sound test so I have no reason to feel these wouldn't be here again, especially because it is Kirby's 25th anniversary.
With that, we've come to the end of my thoughts on a sequel to Kirby Fighters Deluxe. We will likely find out at E3 2017 what Kirby's anniversary title will entail and with recent comments from HAL I feel confident enough to stick to my guns on this title. Let me know what you think of my article (especially when this comes true) in the comments below and let's look forward to a new potential Smash-esque fighter.
Let's lead this article out with some little development notes I had for this article, including cut characters! I know you like them so take a look below and have a nice day.
Development Notes: Cut/Considered Characters:
- Blade Knight: the helper for the Sword ability. I was worried Meta Knight adopting that would be a disservice to him, but Meta Knight does everything Blade Knight does and more, so it felt pointless. A clone, maybe?
- Lololo & Lalala: They would need to work as a duo and could even reference Adventures of Lolo. However, like Ice Climbers, 3DS limitations could get in the way. Maybe in a Switch sequel.
- Rick: Rick was on the roster pretty much up until the end when I realised I forgot someone important. Could use Needle and other abilities of his.
- Gooey: He was considered as an animal buddy but would end up a Kirby clone. In the end, I felt Rick was more important/popular.
- Paint Roller: A bit like Rick, Paint Roller was on the roster until later into development. He was eventually cut for someone more important to the series.
- Adeline: she was considered over Paint Roller early in development but I felt the latter was agiler and worked better in a fighting game.
- Wester: Kind of mentioned above but Wester was planned as the Whip helper. Eventually felt he wasn't popular enough to be playable and Prince Fluff could take his moveset with no problem.
- Pillah: Pillah would have represented the Doctor ability. Like Wester he isn't very popular. Was eventually just scrapped entirely.
- ESP Ability: Considered a character who uses the ESP ability. Nirbion even recommended Suzie if the Robobot was too big.
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The owners of the pioneering video-streaming service abruptly pulled the plug on a sale process yesterday — the second for Hulu in less than three years — and instead pledged $750 million to fuel a new leg of growth for the site.
"We had meaningful conversations with a number of potential partners and buyers, each with impressive plans and offers to match," said Chase Carey, president and operating chief of 21st Century Fox, which owns Hulu jointly with Disney and NBCUniversal, a unit of Comcast.
The owners, however, signaled they have ironed out internal differences over Hulu's strategic direction, namely whether it would sell ads or subscriptions.
The strategic tug-of-war, with Fox advocating a subscription-based model and Disney pushing to sell ads, had been partly responsible for Hulu's being put up for sale in the first place, according to sources.
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Firstly let me start with a confession – I can't stand Piers Morgan. He has that smarmy self-satisfied attitude about him that he shares with three other of my least favourite people, Jeremy Clarkson, Simon Cowell and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne. They give off an air of 'this is my world, just be happy that I'm allowing you some time in it'. Normally I'll change channels to avoid these men, but on Friday night I had to tune into Morgan's interview with ex-heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno.
I was never a big fan of big Frank either. Despite being blessed with a powerful physique, his boxing skills were mediocre, and, rather like Audley Harrison, he just never had that killer instinct required to be a boxing champion.
He is not the best boxer Britain has produced either – Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, and Lennox Lewis all had more grit, greater skill and reached higher heights – but the British Public always loved Frank. But why? We all know that the 'Great British Public' prefer a gallant loser to an arrogant winner (see Tim Henman) but it goes much deeper than that.
Being a six foot Black man who's face doesn't easily break into a smile, I know personally how intimidating some white people find Black men. Frank is taller than me, more muscular than me, darker than me, and dare I say uglier than me, and yet the 'Great British Public' love him, because unlike Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, Lennox Lewis and yes, even myself, Frank knows how to make white people feel comfortable.
The humility, the self-depreciating humour, the ever- ready joke, and yes the trademark laugh. Despite his size and his strength white people can look on Frank and think 'its ok, we have nothing to fear here'. Frank must have worked out how to do this quite early on in life. Remember he was expelled from school in his early teens for constant fighting. Physically large even then, he must have been quite intimidating for his teachers. And yet years later this same man appeared in television adverts for HP sauce and starred in panto wearing a tu-tu.
As simple as he is, Frank knows that for a Black man to get on in this country, white people have to like you. (As my Grandfather used to say – 'they hold the handle and you hold the blade'.) With his imposing physical presence that took extra effort for him, so if it requires a little coon-ing and sambo-ing, so be it. (Remember, that Lennox Lewis called Frank an Uncle Tom to his face).
Just look at the Black men who've succeeded in the media in this county –Mr Motivator, Lenny Henry, Ainsley Harriot, Andi Peters all made careers out of being smiling and inoffensive. Can you imagine a Black comedian with a dry and serious persona like Jack Dee, or an angry ranting one like Ben Elton getting anywhere in this country?
Now I'm not hating on Frank, or Ainsley or Lenny or any of those guys. I can't diss any black man who's providing for his family. I'd rather them, than some irresponsible babyfather with kids all over the place that he's not providing for, because he's not prepared to 'bow and scrape to the white man'. But while I'm not dissing them, I can't say that any of them make me feel proud to be Black. Not in the way that self-confident, assertive Black men Muhammed Ali, or Spike Lee or Usain Bolt does. (Compare and contrast Ali's classic interviews with Parkinson with Bruno vs. Morgan)
But assertive, self-confident Black men are perceived as threatening by many white people. ('Uppity niggers' they used to call them in the Southern states of the U.S.). As a Black man you have to take all these proactive measures with white people just to let them know that you're not a criminal, and you mean them no harm. Things like smiling, joking, and wearing a suit. One thing that you cannot do is wear your hood up. In many white people's minds Black man + hoody = criminal.
Just ask George Zimmerman. On a rainy night in February he felt so intimidated by Black boy Trayvon Martin (who had just nipped out to the shops to buy sweets, but had made the mistake of wearing a hoody) that he had to shoot him dead just to protect himself. And apparently the Florida police agreed with his assessment of the situation on the night, because they released him without charge. The Police could see that Trayvon was Black, AND wearing a hoody so concluded that 28 year old Zimmerman was right to fear for his life. The fact that Trayvon was unarmed and only 17 is irrelevant – he was Black and wearing a hoody.
So for all you Black men out there who are wondering why you can't get a job, or want to know how to get on in this country, or for all those parents of Black boys who want to keep them safe on the street, here are some tips for you, inspired by Frank Bruno.
1) Keep showing them pearly whites – its puts them at ease when we smile.
2) When confronted by authority figures (teachers, police, neighbourhood watch volunteers etc.) do not raise your voice, and do not gesticulate. They will interpret that as being aggressive.
3) Wear a suit – not a hoody (pink is optional).
Have you any other tips to help Black men to put white men at their ease? Feel free to leave a comment.
Trayvon Martin – Rest In Peace.
Frank Bruno – Get Well Soon!
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Coque de perle, from the French for 'pearl shell' was a Georgian faux pearl carved from the East Indian nautilus shell. The central whorl of the convex part of the shell was cut away to form these delicate "eggshell pearls." Filled with cement to stabilize it, coque de perle was very popular because of its high level of iridescence.
Coque de perle is found set with cut steel jewelry or with pyrite and, very occasionally, in gold.


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And So I Set My Spirit Free
5/15/2011 | Share this article: View CommentsBy Tempest ~
I felt what so many others around the world felt- the sadness, fear, and anxiety at the mere thought of leaving their faith. All my life my Ive been told that God was real, and that Heaven and Hell were real. And yet, even as a young child, I had my doubts about God. If God existed, why was their so much sin and squalor in the world, even among his believers? If he loved people so much, why does he see us suffer?" These unanswered questions weighed down my heart, as I feigned faith in Jesus many years of my young life. I had a very religious niece, who talked often about saviour, refused to watch shows with "witchcraft or demons" in it, and often preached to me. Each time that she talked about God, my heart sunk- would I get in trouble for not believing in God? This Spiritual death left me in many years of depression, thoughts of suicide, and recently, attempted suicide.
My Spirit was Free!
I learned to connect with Nature, how to care minor ailments with herbs and stones. I learned to enjoy life, every day, and I found my faith in another path, a path that I haven't been walking for very long.
Many people have lost their faith, their sense of Self under the reigns of Christianity, and yet are afraid to leave, in fear of being wrong, in fear of the truth. Those of us who are not afraid of the Unknown dive in head first, and welcome the Spiritual freedom that comes outside of the Christian faith.
Whether it is yoga and meditation, a distant Goddess, paganism, or no belief at all, that curious spark-that spark that encourages us to question what we've been told for years-changes our life forever.
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Studying at the University of Reading in England, working on a horse farm in Maryland and even attending an international championship for young horses in Germany is nothing extraordinary for Penn State's Lisa Rankin. With her major in Agribusiness Management and minor in Equine Science, she's giving new meaning to the phrase "horsing around."
"I've been working with horses my entire life, so when I applied to Penn State, I wanted to find a way to combine my education and my love of riding," said Rankin, who grew up in Lancaster, Pa. "The College of Agricultural Sciences offered me exactly what I was looking for -- the freedom to pursue my equine interests, while also establishing strong opportunities for myself by studying agribusiness.
"It's a great feeling knowing that whether I take my education internationally, attend law school or even establish my own horse farm, I have the tools to succeed."
Jockeying for a fresh perspective on organic agriculture, Rankin, who graduated from Penn State this spring, enrolled at the University of Reading. "Unlike America, England doesn't mass-produce organics," she said. "Instead, you find a lot of homegrown roadside stands there. The Brits are more willing to eat a mix of organic and nonorganic foods."
While there, Rankin visited Stonehenge, Oxford and Cambridge and even met up with members of the Penn State Dairy Science Club while they were touring Ireland. At Reading, she attended finance, marketing, food science and business-entrepreneurship classes.
"It really helped to round out my education," she said. "I even joined the rowing team and raced on the Thames River."
Rankin feels ready to take on a career.
"It's very rewarding to see how well my education has prepared me for training, marketing and even transporting horses," she said. "Experiences such as traveling to Germany, studying in England and working at the horse farm have left me with a much bigger picture of agriculture."


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Friday, October 3, 2014
Learning to Walk in the Dark ~ Book Review
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Your post has motivated me to get acquainted with Barbara Brown Taylor's writing. So many books to read and so little time but I will make time because of your great recommendation.ReplyDelete
I've read several books on darkness this summer, this being one of them. I was on a silent retreat and the first night one of the assigned readings was this verse "While it was still night, way before dawn, he got up and went out to a secluded spot and prayed." This is from The Message Mark 1:35. I had one of those moments that occur in the blink of an eye where I realized it was still night for me. That little flash of insight - which reduced me to tears - which I could only assume came from beyond me gave me comfort that God knew it was still night for me as well. That did more for me than all the platitudes I've heard over the past few years.ReplyDelete
I've been thinking of you as I've started the 19th Annotation Exercises this month. I meet for the first time with my spiritual director tomorrow. I'm a little gobsmacked at what's going on inside me by simply showing up. I haven't been able to make much sense of what is going on inside me other than recognizing something sure is.


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YIDIY: Ronnie Hara & His Skyline GT-R Mod
Buckle up, DIYers! In today's #YIDIY, master modder Ronnie Hara is showing off his stunning new build inspired by famed Japanese sports car, the Skyline GT-R.
Ronnie is known internationally for his precise themes and high performance automotive inspirations. Though he now works as a headhunter and translator, his extreme attention to detail is fueled by his professional background in automotive paint and detailing. Looking at his work, it's no surprise, he holds several competitive wins including Bit-Tech Mod of the year in 2013.
Inside and out, his Skyline GT-R build looks like a concept car of tomorrow. The Cooler Master Cosmos II chassis punctuates this—resembling a racecar from some angles and a spaceship from others. It's the perfect choice to contain the ornate custom water cooling loop Ronnie has assembled. Topping it off are the NOS canisters, adding a final touch to that under-the-hood motif for which Ronnie was aiming.
You tell us… Did he nail it?
Skyline GT-R Mod Specs
|Cooler Master Cosmos II
|Graphics Cards
|2x GeForce GTX 1080
|Intel i7-6800K
|ASRock X99 Extreme 4
|HyperX Savage 32GB
|HyperX Predator 240GB
|Cooler Master V1200 Platinum
|Blocks, Pump, Fittings & Chome Tubing: Bitspower
Reservoir: Phobya
Radiators & Pump: Alphacool
When did you first start experiment with modding?
This happened six years ago after I bought my first computer where I actually selected the parts myself. I learned little by little, exchanging small components and even disassembled the case to paint. It was a very cool experience, because I could completely change the look by just replacing the fans and adding LEDs and some paint in places.
Have you always been around computers?
I have always been the least computer-savvy person in my family, but I do love video games, especially FPS games. This is actually what prompted me to buy my computer. But I did have a lot of experience with car paint and this helped me develop my style—especially in a lot in my work today.
What do you enjoy about modding so much?
I love this hobby. One of the main reason is that I can make unique case completely new and original with a few small tools. That is very rewarding to see a job done by yourself serving as inspiration for many people who are beginning in this world of modding. Also, expressing myself and bringing to life all these ideas I have in my head is very relaxing to me.
The inspiration of this one is obvious, but where else do you typically get your ideas from? Do you have a signature style?
I guess you can say I'm inspired by the night; I work better in the evening. First, I observe the case from from every angle for several days until I have a good idea or concept. As for my signature style- I'd say painting with lush colors and a beautiful liquid cooling system can be found on all my work.
What mods did you do to the case?
In this build, I used the iconic emblems of the Skyline GT-R sportscar that I picked it up in an online auction and I painted everything with the original color of the car.
I also made some basic cuts with some acrylic and aluminum plates to cover the power supply and case back. The inside of the case has Bitspower parts along with Alphacool so I could build a beautiful liquid cooling system, while still maintaining a menacing car engine theme.
Tell us about your experience shooting with NVIDIA Japan?
For me to record a video for NVIDIA is a dream come true. I never thought I'd be able to do that in my life. I am very happy and I hope to do more and share more of my work.
What do you have planned for your next build?
I have a lot of work to do going forward. In fact I never have anything in mind until I have the case in my hands. But I'm always thinking about modding and new ideas come up every day. With any mod the goal is the same - Maximum concentration to bring about an inspiring build. That is the most satisfying end for me.
You call follow Ronnie on his Facebook or Instagram. Share your gaming rig on Instagram and Twitter with #YIDIY and you may be featured next.


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Research is about making new discoveries and it's very satisfying when you find something that no one else has spotted before.
How would you summarise your research?
I do the maths that lies behind search engines such as Google, that powers some of the keys on your pocket calculator and that allows engineers to design buildings and bridges that do not fall down.
What do you think makes the School distinctive?
The School of Mathematics covers all areas of mathematics (pure, applied, probability and statistics), is integrated in a single building, and engages in fruitful interactions across areas within the School, with other disciplines and with a growing wide variety of industrial partners.
How do you make your teaching up-to-date, innovative and inspirational?
I draw upon the latest research in order to make sure that the theory and methods I teach reflect the state of the art. I like to give historical context, for example related to the use of computers, so that students can see how our subject has evolved and have an appreciation for the improvements that have been made over the years in our ability to solve real-life mathematical problems.
What do you enjoy most about research?
Research is about making new discoveries and it's very satisfying when you find something that no one else has spotted before, such as a new theorem or a faster or more accurate algorithm for solving a computational problem.
What have been the highlights of your career?
The highlight of my career was being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2007.
How long have you been at the School? What keeps you there?
I've been in the School about 30 years. The School of Mathematics in Manchester is one of the best places in the world to do research and teaching in mathematics, and the Alan Turing building provides the perfect home for these activities thanks to the close involvement of members of the School in its design.


text: Faculty of Science Code for Success My Degree The First Year Science eCommunity is a website that provides information and resources to ease your transition and maximise your success as a scientist at Sydney. The site can be accessed via Research and Information Skills sydney.edu.au/current_stude nts, by logging into the Learning Management System (icon link can be found on the right) then clicking the 'eCommunities' tab in the bar menu. FAQs FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Welcome to First Year Chemistry • Questions or problems with the course? Director of First Year Studies Adam Bridgeman (Room 543a) [email protected] Adam • Questions or problems with the labs? Director of First Year Laboratories Ron Clarke (Room 318) [email protected] Ron FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Not sure about something – ask Sophie! • First Year Enquiry Office (10 am - 3.15 pm) [email protected] Sophie Need extra help with course work? • • First Year Chemistry Learning Centre • At the back of Lab D – textbooks, computers etc and…. • Tutors available Mon-Thu, 1-2pm from week 2 for free consultations CHEM1101 Discussion Board on eLearning • Submit your questions and a tutor will reply FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Information and Resources • First Year Chemistry web site: firstyear.chem.usyd.edu.au • CHEM1101 website: firstyear.chem.usyd.edu.au/chem1101 Access answers to tutorial problems, lecture notes, exam papers etc eLearning : elearning.sydney.edu.au/ Access pre-lab quizzes and resources from off-site CHEM1101 Discussion Board ChemCAL: chemcal.chem.usyd.edu.au Self-help tutorials and quizzes • • FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Syllabus and Learning Outcomes • firstyear.chem.usyd.edu.au/chem1101/syllabus.shtml • firstyear.chem.usyd.edu.au/chem1101/learningoutcomes.shtml Lecture Notes • firstyear.chem.usyd.edu.au/chem1101/lecture_notes.shtml Username – "chem1101" Password – "carbon12" Textbook • Recommended (single book covers both semesters): Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino and Wille, Chemistry and SI Chemical Data (package), 2012 (John Willey) ISBN: 9781118234228 FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Tutorials • Start in week 1 • Check answers to homework questions on the web before tutorial Laboratory Work • Starts in week 2 – check your timetable • If you've previously passed this lab course, see Enquiry Office about exemption Assessment • 15% laboratory assessment (see first lab session for details) • 15% tutorial quizzes (3 per semester: weeks 5, 9 and 12) • 10% research assignment on global warming (from week 8 - 11) • 60% 3 hour exam at the end of semester FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Laboratory Handbook • Free – collect during your first lab session in week 2 Safety glasses must be worn • Obtainable when you get your laboratory book in week 2 or from the Union Laboratory Coat - Complying to Australian Safety Standards • Obtainable from the Co-Op bookshop, Wentworth Newsagency or Faculty eStore (http://www.science.usydestore.com.au/) for less than $30 Must be white and long sleeved Footwear and Long Hair • Covered footwear must be worn during all lab classes – no sandals or thongs • Long hair must be tied back FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Lecturers • We are very approachable - if you have questions, talk to us! • There are 3 series of this unit – all use the same notes • Weeks 1-7: Dr Liz New (1), A/Prof Tim Schmidt (2) and Dr Siggi Schmid (3) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] • Weeks 8-13: Prof Peter Harrowell (1 and 2) and A/Prof Ron Clarke [email protected] [email protected] FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 check your university email regularly or read it with gmail FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Overview of this Course The lectures begin with the smallest scale and work up from there (Lectures 1-4) Sub-atomic/nuclear structure (Lectures 5-19) Atomic, electronic and molecular structure (quantum theory) Lectures 20-38 focus on macroscopic chemical processes and forces between molecules. We will make frequent reference to the experimental basis for our understanding throughout. That is, we will relate the molecular-scale theories to macroscopically observable properties. Some important specific examples will be discussed in detail and examined alongside general principles. Throughout, I will link the examples to the issues mentioned on the previous slide. FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Assumed Knowledge We assume HSC Chemistry Core. Some aspects of HSC Options will be covered in this Unit. For revision, see Web Resources on the First Year Chemistry Web site, and read over the introductory topics in any General Chemistry text Topics - Atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, elements & compounds, moles, stoichiometry (balancing reactions), classes of chemical reactions, periodic table. FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 1803 1897 1909 1909 1913 J Dalton provided evidence for fundamental indivisible particles - atoms. JJ Thomson discovered electrons - "cathode rays." RA Millikan measured the charge of an electron. E Rutherford proposed an atom be composed of a small positive nucleus (1912) surrounded by a lot of space occupied by electrons. HGJ Moseley determined the charge on the nucleus. Rutherford & others regard the atomic weight as being the number of protons and the nuclear charge as being the number of protons minus the number of electrons in the nucleus. 1913 1920 1932 N Bohr J Aston J Chadwick applied quantum theory to electrons in atoms. finds isotopes by mass spectrometry discovered the neutron. This gives a fairly complete picture of the nucleus as composed of charged protons and uncharged neutrons. FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 How Mass Spectrometry Works Figure 19.1 Blackman In a mass spectrometer, the atoms or molecules to be studied are vaporized and then ionized, usually by an electrical discharge. In the conventional design of a mass spectrometer, ions follow a curved path and their deflection depends on the mass-to-charge ratio, m/z (sometimes denoted m/e). This deflection was originally recorded as impact on a strip of photographic film, but now use digital current or luminescence detectors. FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Mass Spectrometry Aston's results established the existence of isotopes. (They were already known for radioactive elements, but never shown for stable elements.) 1920 - Aston measured two isotopes of Ne (20 and 22), three of S (32, 33, 34), three of Si (28, 29, 30), six of Kr (78, 80, 82, 83, 84, 86), and many others http://www-outreach.phy.cam.ac.uk/camphy/massspectrograph/ FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Nucleons - The Sub-Atomic Particles Not present in stable atoms. Particle Symbol Charge Mass (a.m.u.) proton p +1 1.007276 neutron n 0 1.008665 electron e- -1 0.000549 positron e+ +1 0.000549 The unit of mass is atomic mass units (a.m.u.), defined by setting the mass of the isotope 126C to exactly 12.000000…. 1 a.m.u. ~ 1.66 x 10-27 kg. FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Nuclides and Isotopes The composition of any nucleus is defined by two numbers. • The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus. • This defines the chemical nature of the atom. • It is equal to the total charge on the nucleus. • The mass number is the total number of nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the nucleus. E.g. 12 6 C has an atomic number of 6 and a mass number of 12. • A nuclide is an atom with a particular mass number and atomic number. • Nuclei with the same atomic number but different mass numbers are called isotopes. FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 Nuclei with the same atomic number but different mass numbers are called isotopes. E.g. Carbon may exist as a number of isotopes 11 6 C Unstable nucleus; prepared by nuclear reaction in a cyclotron. 12 6 C Stable nucleus; accounts for 98.89% of natural carbon. 13 6 C Stable nucleus; accounts for 1.11% of natural carbon. 14 6 C Unstable nucleus; trace amounts present in living matter. 15 6 C Unstable nucleus. FIRST YEAR CHEMISTRY CHEM1101 The atomic mass of an element is the average of the atomic masses and abundances of each of the naturally-occurring isotopes. E.g. The atomic mass of carbon is 12.01... That is (12.0000x98.89 + 13.00335x1.11)/100 12 6 C Mass of nuclide is the reference for a.m.u scale. 13 6 C Mass of nuclide taken from a reference table


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